Maria Maria

9 Reviews on “Maria Maria”

• Kenneth Yu

  The prices were ‘a bit’ higher than what Zomato stated. I guess I should have looked over the menu. We loved the Bahay Kubo mixed vegetables dish. The dinuguan was pretty good but portion was a bit small. But no liquor license because of its proximity to a school. Didnt know they still enforce that.

  July 9, 2016, 6:57 am

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• Chua Carol

  As I enter the restaurant, i first noticed their chandelier because it has cups & saucers all around it. I like the interior design even with the two Marias of the Estrada’s Classic pictures are on the wall. The air conditioning unit that time wasn’t working well so they had to place 2 electric fans for us on both sides of the long table ( we were 10pax) ). With regards to the food, overall it’s too pricey for me. We had pumpkin soup which is served in a ceramic tea pot like with bowl under, and that I find it unique and cool. Taste was ok. We also tried the molo soup which lacks the garlicky taste. The ribs were a bestseller with the vinegar . The rest like the binagoongang Bagnet ,dinuguang bagnet , squid and taguntong are all just ok. For desserts, chocolate lovers will like the molten lava cake. The sans rival is too sweet for me. A Fair rate for this ejercito-Estrada owned restaurant .

  December 28, 2015, 11:29 pm

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• Chong Go

  Here for dinner. Ordered the crispy pata and ribs. Tomahawk size! Good food and great ambience. The adobong pusit is something really different. Will come back soon.

  September 27, 2015, 6:39 pm

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• RJohn McLorenz S. Esguerra

  This was my first time and it was by chance I came here when I was looking for Cops and Robbers which I went to first.Anyway, as I was a bit full, I decided to have pasta which I noticed from another table That I can finish it. I originally wanted the ribs but it was too big and very expensive which I did not have budget for.I got the shrimp pasta and I have to say that it was nothing special. Though I do love the garlic because I have a bias for garlic. Personally, the price is not worth it at all as I know another place that has the same price but a very much larger serving with better taste. I will definitely come back for the ribs someday.I personally love the ambiance of the place as it is more suited for dates and gatherings unlike the Cops and Robbers which was filled with adolescents. The servers were really attentive too. I personally hope that the ribs would worth it when I try it when I come back someday.

  August 14, 2015, 9:43 pm

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• Den Sy

  Living around Greenhills area, i have noticed the condominium being built. After a while, restaurants started opening up. I only noticed Cops and Robbers since it was located in the corner. My aunt and her family invited me to have dinner with them that night and i was with my friends. I then asked if i could bring them and they allowed me to. We enjoyed everything about the place. From the food, to the ambiance down to service. I found everything really good except for their ice cream. It was too creamy for me that i could t taste the flavor of the ice cream anymore. Pumpkin SoupThis was perfectly seasoned and i loved how creamy it was. It was also served on a tea pot and you can pour it on the bowl yourself! I’m not quite sure about this, but i think that they are the first restaurant to do this. FishOh so yunmy!! It was crispy and very flavorful. The sauce didn’t even overpower the flavor of the fish! PERFECT!Baby Back RibsVERY tasty! Enjoyed every bite!!Sans RivalIt was good but kind of tensile. Chocolate Lava CakeMm! Oozing chocolate! Really good!!Ice creamToo creamy for me. But my aunt and friends enjoyed it!

  July 2, 2015, 10:34 am

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• Kenneth Ignacio

  I went to Maria Maria for a quick afternoon snack. I ordered their Duo of Sans Rival (Php 260). The rectangular slab of sans rival is Lola Mary’s classic recipe and the one in the cup is Ika’s Espresso, which is a deconstructed sans rival flavored with espresso. It’s actually good; however, when I bit down on the last spoonful of Ika’s Espresso, I was sure I tasted a piece of garlic. It’s a tiny piece, but still, it ruined my meal. I worked in a kitchen before and one reason I could think of is that the staff was negligent in cleaning the utensils they used to prepare the dessert. Moving forward. Their Iced Caffe Latte (Php 155) was okay. Nothing spectacular about it.I will update this review once I visit their restaurant again soon. I’m giving them a chance to redeem themselves since I saw some good items on their menu. If only I was not going to a dinner afterwards, I would have ordered their steak.

  June 12, 2015, 3:14 pm

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• Erika Cantor

  Ever since I graduated from an all-girls school in Greenhills, I rarely pass by that area. Even so, I kept myself posted as to what establishments are being developed like the 81 Xavier Residences, which is located across Xavier School’s Sports Center, where Maria Maria is situated. Curiosity hit and we decided to try it one Saturday evening.My aunt was able to try the restaurant before we did so I knew the building was already done. The interior was of vintage design, creating a warm and homey atmosphere.Coronation Chicken Salad (P390)We started off with a simple salad. It was just okay, nothing really special. I love that they gave a good amount of the Mango Chutney dressing so the salad won’t be dry.Lola Mary’s Pancit Molo with Queso de Bola Crust (P230)This was my parents’ order. The dish may look dull but a surprise awaits as you get pass the crust. There were a good number of molos (ground pork wrapped in wanton wrapper), and the chicken stock was very rich, making it more appetizing.Slow Cooked French Onion Soup Gratinée (P325)Luckily, I was able to try my brother’s order because this turned out to be one of my favorites that night! One thing I look for in French Onion Soups is the generous serving of cheese and they were able to meet this expectation of mine. Aside from the cheese, the soup was really tasty making it comparable to Chef Jessie’s French Onion Soup.Cream of Roasted Pumpkin and Apple with Bacon Flan (P220)The “Bacon Flan” caught my attention. Sadly, it didn’t turn out to be as good as the first two soups. The “Bacon Flan” was interesting; however, it gets pretty dull as you finish the soup. One thing that makes this distinct is the sweet taste it has among the other classic pumpkin soups.Tuna Tartar Classic (P550)One of the best Tuna Tartars. Despite being mixed with the wasabi cream sauce, the freshness of the raw tuna can still be distinguished. The wasabi cream sauce was not as spicy as I expected it to be and this, in a way, is good, especially to those people who want to try this appetizer but are not really fond of spicy dishes.Ribs ni Love (P1480)This is said to be one of their bestsellers. True enough, the ribs were succulent and they went really well with their vinegar.Tanay’s Taguntong (P390)WINNER. I was undecided whether to order this or not but I’m glad that I did. The soft-shelled shrimps were sweet and so fresh that it gave you the sense like they were just caught. It was really delicious that I couldn’t resist it!*TIP: Garlic Rice + Tanay’s Taguntong = HEAVEN!Adobo Three-Way: Puti, Dilaw, Smoked Gata (P520)Not your typical Adobo. The first one is called puti because it was marinated with vinegar. Dilaw is marinated with atsuete and the third says it all. Among the three, the Smoked Gata was the best as it was creamy and rich, giving a mild taste that contrasts the other viands.There is still room for dessert!Lola Mary’s Pecan Tart (P320)“The secret is in the crust”. There’s nothing more I can say.Duo of Sansrival: Lola Mary’s Classic and Ika’s Espresso (P260)Even with the richness in flavor, this particular dessert was pleasant to eat since it was not too sweet. Sansrival lovers will definitely enjoy this :)Molten Lava Cake (P230)My favorite dessert. The chocolate cake was crunchy on the outside but it was really moist in the inside, allowing the chocolate to ooze out of the cake. It could have been better if they paired this cake with vanilla ice cream but the restaurant also wanted to retain the classic manner of serving lava cake, which is without the ice cream.Though there were still on soft opening, the place definitely met my expectations. Maria Maria is a great place to celebrate special occasions because of the ambience it has and its dishes are really big enough to share. Also, the servers were really accommodating and attentive allowing you to have an easy time. Make sure to order Slow Cooked French Onion Soup Gratinée, Tuna Tartar Classic, Ribs ni Love, Tanay’s Taguntong, Lola Mary’s Pecan Tart, and Molten Lava Cake as these are really mouthwatering dishes that are worth trying!The place is also open during breakfast and I would love to come back and spend my morning here one day. :)I would like to thank Ms. Laarni for giving us a wonderful dining experience 🙂

  December 17, 2014, 3:44 pm

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