Fantastic Filipino-Vietnamese Cuisine Experience
I recently dined at Garlic and Mint El Nido, a hidden gem serving delightful Filipino-Vietnamese cuisine.
We ordered the beef stew soup, chicken soup, and cheese bread
all were outstanding,
with perfectly cooked noodles and a surprisingly non-oily broth.
Despite the small space,
the restaurant was bustling with satisfied customers.
Although I don't have photos (we couldn't resist digging in!),
the cheese bread was a highlight,
and the entire meal was enjoyed by both my daughter and our friends.
The staff was friendly,
contributing to a warm atmosphere.
I highly recommend
Garlic and Mint El Nido
a must-visit for anyone in the area!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
₱400–600
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 4
This restaurant is a hidden culinary gem! Food is amazing, prices are reasonable compared to the restaurants located at Hama st, and the staff is very helpful and kind!
We loved it so much that we ate there twice! I fell in love with their Pork Liempo, it was hands down the best dish I had in El Nido so I had that again.
We also tried the Garlic Adobo Pork, the meatballs Pho and the Garlic Banh Mi. Everything is freshly made and flavors are just mouth watering.
If I ever come back, I'll definitely stop by again!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
₱800–1,000
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Delicious bahn mi! Great vietnameese tea. Affordable prices - i strongly recommend you this place if you are not willing to overpay in El Nido. + this place is vege friendly
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
₱1–200
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 4
Positive:
A) Affordable prices
B) Great location
C) Reliable WiFi
Negative:
a) Portions not very generous
b) Nothing extraordinary in terms of quality
c) Cash-only payment, doesn't accept credit cards.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
₱400–600
Chicken bun pattie
Wet from oil. Tasteless. Just max 2/10
Fries. Wet from oil but still raw (probably cooked on cold oil).
I've informed stuff but didn't expect refund but as I haven't been offered that: 1/10 in service as well. Other people were OK with food. Mine was probably just an exception.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
₱600–800
Food: 1
Service: 1
Atmosphere: 1
Had the garden rolls and the tofu banh mi, both of which were very good, but greatly improved by the excellent peanut sauce. Honestly both would have been a little bland without it, so if just ordering tofu banh mi, maybe ask for a side? Friendly service and nice second floor terrace.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
₱600–800
Food: 4
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Vegetarian Fresh Spring Roll
Good Vietnamese food. The pho portion size is a bit small, but fair enough given they're only 240 pesos each. Those looking for a big bowl of pho might be better off ordering 2 bowls. The fresh rolls were good too. Nice atmosphere upstairs where you can watch people walk past below.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Great value Filipino food. Delicious bahnmi and chicken inasal and pork. Really well priced considering location, and they use biodegradable takeaway packaging! we have been going here every night.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Amazing food approx half price of surrounding restaurants. Only found this place on our last stay or would have gone back. Was so delicious :)
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
₱200–400
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Vietnamese Rice Noodle Salad
Rating our personal experience at Garlic & Mint a 5 out of 5! Vietnamese Food is extremely good! Went back here twice already— quality of food and presentation is top notch. Food service is commendable despite of the fact they’re understaffed.
Note:garlic and mint also serves cocktail drinks such as Margarita and Mojita.
