LIST: 5 Best Spanish Restaurants in Cebu

Cebu is not only a resource-filled city, but it is also a hot pot of the BEST eats in the Philippines. Cebuanos love to eat good food that’s both hearty and filling, the perfect meal.

When you tour the city, will see many eateries and restaurants. There are also a few amazing Spanish restaurants in Sugbo that serve authentic Spanish cuisine and you definitely have to try them out yourself.

Here are FIVE of the best Spanish Restaurants in Cebu that will make you say “Delicioso!”

1. El Chiringuito

El Chiringuito recently opened its doors to hungry Cebuanos. The restaurant serves authentic Spanish cuisine. Eating is not the only fun thing to do in El Chiringuito, they also have Afro-Latin Social Dancing every Wednesday.

RATES & OTHER INFORMATION

Best-sellers: 

• Paella Sisig
• Paella Negra

Menu:

Other Information:

• Opening hours: 11:30 AM to 11:00 PM, daily  
• Contact number: 0960-268-1027
• Email address: [email protected] 
• Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100070147211789 

HOW TO GET THERE?

Exact location: The Gallery, Mabolo, Cebu City, Philippines.

BY JEEPNEY:

• From the Gaisano, Country Mall – you can ride 62C/62B Jeepney. The drop-off point is San Carlos Seminary College on Pope John Paul II Ave.
• You can also ride 04L Jeepney from Sm City Cebu. You can drop right at The Gallery, Mabolo.

BY CAR: Navigate with Waze or Google Maps and set your destination to “The Gallery” in Mabolo.

2. Ipar’s Restaurante Y Bar de Tapas

Ipar’s Restaurant Y Bar de Tapas has been serving authentic traditional spanish cuisine since 2009. Their dishes are specially prepared by a chef who trained in Spain.

RATES & OTHER INFORMATION

Best-sellers: N/A

Menu:

Other Information:

• Opening hours:
  • Lunch – 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM  on Tuesdays to Sundays
  • Dinner – 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM on Tuesdays to Sundays
  • Contact number: 0932-343-4348
• Email address: [email protected]
• Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/IparsCebu

HOW TO GET THERE?

Exact location: 157 F. Ramos St. 6000 Cebu City.

BY JEEP: Ride any PUJ/BEEP that would go through F. Ramos St. such as 13B, 14D, 17C, and 17D

BY CAR: Navigate with Waze or Google Maps and set your destination to “Ipar’s Authentic Spanish Cuisine” in F. Ramos.

3. Gorliz

Gorliz specializes in Tapas and Vinos. The restaurant has a lot of good reviews and great Spanish cuisine. Aside from food, they also have great service which people comment about in their reviews.

RATES & OTHER INFORMATION

MUST TRY: 

• Paella Negra
• Calamares
• Pulpo
• Callos
• Tuna Tartare

Menu:

Other Information:

• Opening hours:
  • Lunch – 11:30 AM to 2:00 PM on Tuesdays to Sundays
  • Dinner – 5:30 PM to 10:00 PM on Tuesdays to Sundays
• Contact number: 0967-695-9753/564-9825
• Email address: [email protected] 
• Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/gorliztapasyvinos

HOW TO GET THERE?

Exact location: 2nd flr., Streetscape, Paseo Saturnino, Maria Luisa Road, Cebu City, Philippines, 6000

BY JEEPNEY: Take any bus/PUJ to Banilad and Tell the bus conductor to drop you off at Ma. Luisa road.

BY CAR: Navigate with Waze or Google Maps and set your destination to “Gorliz Tapas & Vinos” in Cebu.

4. Arano’s Bar and Restaurant

Arano’s Bar and Restaurant offers delicious and amazing Spanish food that’s perfect for the Filipino Palate. The restaurant itself is cozy and is the perfect place to enjoy Spanish comfort food.

RATES & OTHER INFORMATION

Best-sellers:

• Paella
• Lengua
• Baked Chicken
• Gambas

Other Information:

• Opening hours: 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM on Mondays to Saturdays
• Contact number: (02) 256 1934
• Email address: [email protected] 
• Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/aranosrestaurant 

HOW TO GET THERE?

Exact location: # 31 Fairlane Village Guadalupe 6000 Cebu City, Philippines.

BY JEEPNEY: N/A.

BY CAR: Navigate with Waze or Google Maps and set your destination to “Arano’s Bar and Restaurant” in Cebu.

5. Bar Pintxos Cebu

Bar Pintxos Cebu is another Spanish restaurant and is one of Esquire’s Best Restaurants of 2022. They are also known for their burgers that come with both Vegetarian and regular meat and also for their Tapas. Aside from food, they also have different selections of spirits and drinks that go well with their tapas.

RATES & OTHER INFORMATION

Best-sellers: N/A

Menu:

Other Information:

• Opening hours: 12:00 Noon to 9:00 PM, daily  
• Contact number: (032) 231 2689
• Email address: [email protected] 
• Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/BarPintxosCebu 

HOW TO GET THERE?

Exact location: Unit 1 101-B OITC-1 Oakridge Business Park,A.S. Fortuna St. Mandaue 6014 Cebu City, Philippines.

BY JEEPNEY: Ride a jeep from Gaisano Country Mall. Most Jeeps near Watsons Pharmacy pass by A.S. Fortuna Highway. Just tell the driver to drop you off at Oakridge Business Park.

BY CAR: Navigate with Waze or Google Maps and set your destination to “Bar Pintxos” in Cebu.