Food Guide: Iloilo

The original La Paz Batchoy in La Paz public market. Best paired with their own rice cake also known as puto.

Newer recipe, newer place but same old comfort that the delectable Batchoy and Molo provides. A definitely must try!

What started as an initiative to employ individuals in their barangay, grew into something greater! Best place to have molo soup and don't skip on their fresh lumpia!

One of the oldest paluto restaurants that grew as a family staple for reunions, get togethers or any celebration. Check their fresh catch but always get their baked oysters!

Hidden off to the side of the mangroves, this place is known for their steamed oysters by the bucket. Also check their fresh catch which is always different every lunch and dinner time.

Must have their chicken, specifically their Paa Inasal. Easy best chicken inasal in Iloilo.

This is where locals come, gather and get their hot cup of coffee no matter how hot the weather is. Right in the middle of La Paz market, their coffee is always best paired with their freshly made bread and suman latik.

New place along the highway known for their bread and delectable cakes. Great way to cool down, grab a cup of coffee and some bread on the go. Cakes are also a must have! Some even take home to their loved ones.

Famous for sourcing and roasting beans from the Philippines, this is a must stop for any coffee lover. You get to witness the roasting process if you are lucky!

When you say Iloilo, Butterscotch is the first thing that comes to mind! Quick to sell out butterscotch from Rgies, best to go to their one and only branch to get the best deals. You may even request this to be boxed for easy transport.

As the name suggests, they are known for their biscocho but this house is more than that. Check out their galletas, toasted mamon and meringue as perfect pasalubong!

This is a place known for sharing. Popular for their siopao, this place offers Filipino food like no other. Come in early before the lunch rush as the seats get taken and always expect a line.

One of the nearest cathedrals to Iloilo City is Jaro Cathedral. Preserved and rebuilt, always ready to serve the people. Near the cathedral, across Jaro Savemore, is a quaint store selling Iloilo's own rendition of a Philippine favorite: bibingka. Small round rice cakes with shredded coconut at the bottom toasted to perfection. Easier to spot during the weekends as these are sold right in front of churches.