El Nido travel guide
Best Street Food in El Nido: Where & What to Eat
El Nido is pricier than most of the Philippines because everything arrives by road or boat — expect ₱250–600 for a restaurant main. Local grills near the public market and silog breakfasts (₱120–200) keep costs down. Island-hopping tours include a grilled seafood lunch on the beach, which is often the best meal of the day.
Eating in El Nido: what you need to know
El Nido’s food is simple and sea-led: the day’s catch grilled on the beach, Filipino silog breakfasts and a growing strip of tourist restaurants along the town and Corong-Corong.
Must-try dishes in El Nido
| Dish | What it is | Where to try it | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grilled catch of the day | Fresh snapper, squid or tanigue grilled and served with rice and calamansi | Beachfront grills in town and Corong-Corong | ₱250–450 |
| Kinilaw | Filipino ceviche — raw fish cured in vinegar, calamansi and coconut | Local eateries around the public market | ₱200–300 |
| Silog breakfasts | Garlic rice, egg and a meat (tocino, longganisa or bangus) to fuel a boat day | Any town café before a tour | ₱120–200 |
The best food spots in El Nido
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Trattoria Altrove · El Nido town
Cuisine: Pizza & pasta · Expect to pay: ₱300–500
Must order: Wood-fired pizza after a boat day
Calle Hama, El Nido town
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Republica Sunset Bar · Corong-Corong
Cuisine: Tapas & cocktails · Expect to pay: ₱300–600
Must order: Sangria and tapas at sunset
Corong-Corong Beach, El Nido
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El Nido public market grills · Town centre
Cuisine: Filipino grills · Expect to pay: ₱150–300
Must order: Grilled squid and liempo with rice
Public market, El Nido town
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best street food in El Nido — FAQs
Is food expensive in El Nido?
El Nido is pricier than most of the Philippines because everything arrives by road or boat — expect ₱250–600 for a restaurant main. Local grills near the public market and silog breakfasts (₱120–200) keep costs down. Island-hopping tours include a grilled seafood lunch on the beach, which is often the best meal of the day.
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