El Chupacabra in Makati

5782 Felipe Street, Makati, Luzon 1200, Philippines, Makati

Overview

Cuisine
  • Mexican
  • Latin
  • Bar
  • Vegetarian Friendly
Features
  • Takeout
  • Reservations
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Seating
  • Waitstaff
  • Serves Alcohol
  • Full Bar
Good for
  • Large groups
  • Bar scene

Restaurant Hours

Monday

11:00 am

Wednesday

11:00 am

Friday

11:00 am

Sunday

11:00 am

Do they have vegan options?

they have a whole page of vegan options

Are chupacabra real

Bet on it.

Do you have goat dishes

Just the Best Goat Tacos (cabrito) I've ever experienced! They're so good that they named the Green Hills location after it. I can't get enough of the cabritos with extra garlic sauce! (Note: I've lived in the Mission Dist of San Francisco since 1970, there's nothing like it where I'm from).

Review

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El Chupacabra
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Shane Cullinan Music
google
11.07.2024
1/5

The food is not bad but the service is so so so so bad I can’t give anymore than 1. Lazy rude disinterested, git order wrong, didn’t give two damns. Never said hello goodbye thank you. Appalling.

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TroyG Nones
google
11.16.2018
1/5

The place is small but cozy. Food is okay. The service crew does not look over the dining area so catching their attention is a challenge. You can walk off without paying as they keep to the kitchen. Best to bring a whistle with you to get their attention if you need anything.I do not recommend this place due to poor service.

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Andre Schoch
google
11.02.2018
5/5

One of the best hangouts in Makati, very popular for good reasons. Tasty tex-fil-mex food and inexpensive booze. Must try the lengua burrito and sisig taco. Highly recommended

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Marz Macabeo
google
10.20.2018
5/5

I remember the first time that i was invited with this restaurant it was Al Uy who has love life problem. He introduced me that this place was blog by anne custis a filipino celebrity. I like thier spanish or european dishes it is one of a kind. Although if your in a group this place is always crowded.

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Anayse Bustamante
google
10.17.2018
4/5

Good food but not so good drink (sangria)

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Jessie J
google
08.27.2018
4/5

Great Mexican bar, serving soft tacos and Tex Mex tacos as well. Loved their grilled beef salad tacos or something. They serve local beers, hard drinks and cocktails. Definitely lovelier on night time when it is a crowd drawer in Poblacion. May pop in one evening soon and check it out!

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iLL sgn
google
08.26.2018
4/5

quality tends to be inconsistent. still a good fil-tex-mex resto for the poblacion area. bonus points for having an all-vegan menu page.

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Edana Kudjordji
google
07.02.2018
5/5

Amazing quality authentic food. It reminded me of the tasty tacos in Playa Del Carmen. Even the Capirnaha drink tasted authentic. Very tasty and affordable. You almost forget your in the Philippines. If you have a craving for Mexican street tacos come here. The chicken gizzards were cooked perfectly but only available after 5:30 pm.

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Luis Garrido-Julve
google
06.03.2018
4/5

Affordable and good Mexican in Makati, a nice place for a Saturday night or even a drink and some food anytime.

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Alexis Militante
google
05.14.2018
5/5

Affordable amaretto sour! Good ambience. Celebrated brother's birthday here.

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Rudolf Nierras
google
03.18.2018
4/5

One of the better Mexican restaurants in the metro. The horchata and enchilada are worth ordering. Lines get pretty long here at night.

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Javier Bish
google
03.18.2018
5/5

Really good Mexican food and one of my favorite places in Makati area. Tacos were awesome and they have many kind of drinks. I had non alcoholic drink of green mango and was tasty, but they also have alcoholic drinks like tequila, beer, margaritas,...Nachos also superb.The place is full of Filipinos who want to have a good meal after work and it's a comfortable environment.Nearby there are some homeless people, try to give them some help if you wish.

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Marianne Suba
google
02.22.2018
5/5

The best place to get authentic street tacos. The servings are generous and the price is right. Two tacos and a Corona is a good way to start. The sisig taco is one of my favorites. They also do margaritas right! Other street taco places may open, but nothing beats El Chupacabra.

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Jay Ak
google
01.11.2018
4/5

The place came highly recommended. And it didn't disappoint. Warm place, literally, with barbecue aromas as you enter. Cozy sitting.

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John Rey Sergio
google
11.18.2017
5/5

Chill place. Great place to have a drink. Higly, HIGHLY recommend their quesadilla. Do yourself a favor and try them.

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Jennifer Suyam
google
10.19.2017
4/5

I do enjoy their food. You can also order via grab food!

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Ross Lorenzo
google
10.07.2017
5/5

Unbeatable street tacos and their chicken skewers are legendary! Always fresh and packed with flavour El Chupacabra is a local favourite. Cool vibe great service and value for money. Best to pregame before a crawl around poblacion or best cure for the drunken munchies after crawling in poblacion;)

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Manos Koukourakis
google
10.06.2017
5/5

WonderfulVery delicious grilled skewers albeit a bit spiced. The burritos 🌯 and tacos 🌮 are excellent too, we liked the chicken most. Dress down cool and laid back place, most of the time quite busyReasonable prices, you can have a decent meal with $10-15 per person. Low prices with alcohol too. Recommended

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Thomas Juettemann
google
09.22.2017
5/5

Great food, always succeeds satisfying my Mexican cravings.

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John Valdes
google
09.15.2017
2/5

The food was decent but the place is cramped. The "clean" plates they gave us were very oily, even after we wiped them down ourselves with some tissue. Gross. Service wasn't attentive - don't expect someone to seat you, just grab a table. You'll need to be very vocal when you ask for something as you won't be approached by staff here. I get how the griminess can be part of its charm but it wasn't the case for me.

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Rachelle Casama
google
08.23.2017
4/5

Their enchiladas are a great size for the price. I had the cheese enchilada and my partner had to help me finish. Burritos are a bit small, and flavour is just o-k (he had the adobo burrito), but still good. Inside the main area there are fans that rotate but it’s a bit warm. Definitely go on a cooler day. You have to hail the waiters for anything, they don’t come by and ask if you need anything.

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Direct Allied Agency
google
07.17.2017
5/5

Great place and amazing food, lots of seating and in a great location in Makati. Fish taco was amazing. Everything tastes very authentic!

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Chef Kinga
google
07.13.2017
5/5

Good place, half decent tacos... The whole "taco taquerie bar theme" in the west is a bit old & passe now... Still going strong in the Philippines though.

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Ryan Silveira
google
07.12.2017
2/5

Pretty weak food. Overcooked dry skewers. Sigsig lacked flavour and was dry and no crispy bits. Fries were dry and undercooked and arrived after I finished my entire meal. Full of millenials who.have no clue about fecent food and this is more of a hang out spot.

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Angelo Belleza
google
07.11.2017
4/5

Food was decent for the price. Local beers are REALLY cheap. Ambience is great. Would do better if they leaned into the Mexican vibe of it all a bit more.

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shereen chu
google
06.13.2017
5/5

It can be a bit humid but the vibe and quality of food is spot on!Craving for Mexican... you can never go wrong! Best sellers are the carnitas soft tacos and quesadillas.They have a room at the back that is not as cramped but can be a bit noisy to have conversations.

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Eldad Askof
google
06.10.2017
5/5

Love love love this place. Amazing tacos cheep beer and great service what more can you ask for. A must if you are coming to the area.

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Elton Donnel Cabardo
google
05.09.2017
4/5

Good enough for satisfying your mexican cravings. It's not 100% authentic but it's affordable. The ambience for me was a 3 in the open area. It got a bit crowded and there's a mix of people just there for drinking. Overall experience is a 4 but the open area is not a comfortable place to eat. Might be better if you go early and sit in the AC area.

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Roie Ramos
google
04.06.2017
4/5

Good food but quantity not

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Sherry G
google
03.15.2017
4/5

El chupacabra is a good place to spend time with friends or loved ones after work😁

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Erik Bjers
google
01.27.2017
4/5

Best (and almost only) Mexican in town if you don't mind passing through the red light district to get there. They are open late and have never been closed when I tried to go, even at 2am.

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Karl Farmer
google
01.24.2017
5/5

Best Mexican restaurant in the Philippines. Taco's are amazing. My only annoyance is they took the spicy goat tacos off the menu which were the best one's by far

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LLL III
google
01.21.2017
5/5

It’s delicious and affordable! That’s it. We found the place while searching at spot.ph and we ordered what was recommended. Every food you saw plus a bottle of beer and a lemonade costs us 1000. We got 1 burrito, 1 quesadilla and 2 plates for the carnitas.The burrito is good for sharing if you’re not that hungry. Place is small like every other food joint at the corners of Poblacion, makati. Getting a lot to park your car can be difficult so you might have to park on the streets nearby and walk. Toilet was clean and the food was served hot. Best dish was the carnitas and quesadilla. The place has no air conditioned area (unless you go inside the bar).GO HERE AND ENJOY!

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Danielle Jones
google
01.16.2017
5/5

Such a good find! The tacos here are well priced and incredibly tasty! Cheap beers, relaxed vibes and good grub - there is nothing not to love about this place! I highly reccommend the fish tacos.

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Tyler Durden
google
01.06.2017
5/5

Best Mexican Ive had in the Phils and better than many in the US. Its really, really good. We go here 2-3 times a wk. Try their tacos. You wont be disappointed. Prices are higher than average, but so are serving sizes. The food is so good i don’t even consider the cost.... its that good. Only downside is it can be hot w/no AC. But who cares when the food is that good. Keep it up, El Chupacabra!

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Zak Henderson
google
01.03.2017
5/5

The best tacos in Manila, get the boneless chicken 👌*edit, I've been here 10 times now and have become addicted *beware* extremely good food no matter what you pick! Chicken skewers, burritos are my favorites now. Mango shake is ace!*Edit, I've had everything now and can still say this is the #1 Mexican joint in the Philippines, hands down, you have to try this!

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Dennis Tedder
google
09.18.2016
5/5

I love EC because it is real Mexican food. The enchiladas are passable, but not their mainstay. Carnitas and tacos... you can't go wrong, trust me. I've travelled a million miles and 58 years to find this place. I eat here every time I am in Manila; at least twice per visit.

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Daniel Terschüren
google
09.17.2016
5/5

Original Mexican tacos. Delicious and authentic. Pretty steep prices though (1 taco 2,5 USD.9

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Vincent Tan
google
08.20.2016
3/5

It' essentially Mexicali (a popular Mexican chain in the Philippines) but with more booze, more hip and no airconditioning. 😅And Mexicali is kinda good. The sisig is kinda new to me and is actually pretty good. I' not sure what makes it California-style, however. But try it. It is good! It's actually fine, especially since there seems to be no other Mexican food place nearby.

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Richard Tan
google
07.15.2016
5/5

My number one go to place in Poblacion! Cheap F&B, great vibe, awesome place overall! Tourists love the place! First stop before touring other night spots in the area!

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Lally Ocampo
google
07.12.2016
3/5

Food and vibe is great. Good for them to have a new storefront but what a bad move it was to convert the other half of the outside seating as motobike parking. Left after 30mins of waiting. Never go on a Friday night.

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Jeff de paepe
google
07.12.2016
5/5

This was just an amazing experience! There was a line to get in, but we put our name on the waiting list and drank a beer across the street (friendly guy at the entrance came to fetch us when our table was free!)Once inside it's a small maze between al the tiny rooms with tourists and locals drinking and enjoying their meal. The whole vibe was just right.Food wise: these are some delicious street tacos 🤗🤗Definitely recommend this place

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Taylor Connaughton
google
04.20.2016
4/5

Vibe was pretty good, lots of locals and some foreigners. Prices were reasonable. Only complaint is that food could take quite a while.

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MY
Mark Young
google
04.05.2016
5/5

If you're looking to chill around Poblacion, El Chupacabra is a good place to start. They even have vegan food choices!

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Abby Sy
google
03.23.2016
5/5

The best place to unwind with friends or by yourself. BEST FOOD WITH THE BEST DRINKS FOR THE BEST PRICE! 💯

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Shan Panes
google
03.14.2016
5/5

So great taste, unusual but extravagant!Raj brought us there and we enjoyed it!Great food and kudos to staffs!Great artworks everywhere!

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Salman Siddiqui
google
02.20.2016
5/5

Awesome spot and vibe for super mexican food n chilled beers!! Our #1 "go to" for Mexican food fix in Manila. Super friendly staff and the food is "Legit LIT"

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KyuKyu Quero
google
02.16.2016
5/5

I love it!! I've been wanting to try this place out since 2015. Finally, I got the chance to dine here today. It was kinda hard for me to find the place. Since I'm not so familiar with area. But, hey!! The long walk under the Sun is so worth it!! I only ordered the al pastor soft taco, nacho chips and salsa. Aaaand I fell in love instantly especially with the al pastor. I guess now I'll have more reason to keep on coming back to Pobs. See you soon!!

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Pan Čong
google
02.08.2016
5/5

The best spicy burger I've ever eaten. Very delicious.

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Grace Bansil
google
01.13.2016
5/5

Good food. Fast service.

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