Cheap Boracay Restaurants - Best Must-Eat Budget Places

Wondering where to eat in Bora? Here are some cheap Boracay restaurants you should that are affordable and within your budget.

The food scene in Bora is wide-ranging. You can certainly find restaurants offering Filipino dishes, European foods, Mexican delights, and many more. You name it, you can probably find it. If you are on a budget, here are some nice and affordable places to try.

Boracay: 9 Budget-Friendly Restaurants & Food Spots

Here Are 9 Budget-friendly Dining Options in Boracay

BORACAY – Here are 9 budget-friendly dining options in Boracay that offer affordable meals and food spots for those seeking economical places to eat.

When scouring the internet for the finest dining options in Boracay, you’ll likely come across countless lists, each with its own recommendations and rankings. Given the island’s abundance of dining establishments, this overwhelming variety is no surprise. What you’ll notice is that a majority of these restaurants tend to be on the pricey side, ranging from moderately expensive to undeniably costly.

Indeed, upscale restaurants have dominated Boracay’s food scene. However, this doesn’t mean that budget travelers have nothing to look forward to. Hidden away in inconspicuous inner alleys or nestled between bigger names, there are food spots on the island that offer great value for money.

In this article, we’ll reveal some of these gems that provide a satisfying dining experience without breaking the bank. Nevertheless, it’s essential to keep a few disclaimers in mind. First, manage your expectations as the ingredients may not be of five-star quality at these price points. Second, while some establishments may still not be as affordable as desired, it’s important to remember that costs in Boracay are generally higher overall. We will focus on options that are relatively budget-friendly, especially when compared to the more popular restaurants.

1. Kolai Mangyan is a Filipino restaurant that proudly promotes itself as the authentic home of the famous bulasing and budbud. It has two branches in Boracay, with the main store situated in Station 2, just opposite Henann Park Resort, and the other branch located in Station 1.

2. No. 6 Barbeque, a recently opened establishment, specializes in serving mostly Pinoy-style grilled meat. Although the restaurant is located along the main road, it can be easily overlooked due to its small logo, overshadowed by Food Court Noodles Mala Tang in the same building. To find it, look for a banner displaying various grilled dishes. Their popular dishes include the generously sized chicken inasal and grilled pork liempo, offered at prices lower than many other inasal and barbeque places.

3. Sensi’s Pares Hilton is one of the go-to places in Boracay for a bowl of hot pares, whether as a breakfast treat or a hangover cure. In addition to pares, this restaurant offers classic Filipino breakfast meals like tapsilog, chicksilog, adobosilog, as well as rice meals such as tokwa’t baboy, sweet and sour pork, pork steak, and burger steak. Sensi’s operates on a “pay as you order” policy and is located beside Calypso Beach and Dive Resort in Station 3.

4. At Zach Eatery, pares are served with egg noodles instead of rice.

5. Jasper’s Tapsilog & Resto has been a favorite among locals and foreign tourists since 1995. This unassuming two-level restaurant near D’Mall operates like a typical turo-turo or carinderia. Customers can point at the pre-cooked dishes displayed in a glass casing, and the staff will serve them on their plates.

6. Merly’s BBQ and other Stands are a must-try for Pinoy street food enthusiasts. In Boracay, you can find several BBQ stands grilling a variety of Filipino favorites like pork barbeque, isaw manok (chicken intestines), isaw baboy (pork intestine), balun-balunan (gizzard), atay (liver), tenga ng baboy (pig’s ears), balat ng baboy (pig’s skin), and hot dogs, among others. Among these stands, Merly’s BBQ is renowned for introducing the famous chori burger, making it a sought-after street grub on the island.

7. Andok’s is a well-known restaurant famous for its charcoal-roasted lemongrass-stuffed whole chicken, known as lechon manok, offered at affordable prices. Andok’s has numerous branches across the country, including several in Boracay.

8. Mr. D La Bettola is a charming Italian-inspired cafe located in an alley off Road 1-A. Despite not being beachfront, its prices remain reasonable. The cafe’s interior features a blend of Filipino and Mediterranean styles. The menu primarily consists of Italian dishes, such as brick oven pizzas and pastas.

9. Plato D’ Boracay, positioned at the border of Station 1 and 2, next to Astoria Boracay and Royal Park, claims to be the “Home of Pinoy-Style Paluto on the Island.” Their menu is predominantly seafood-based, offering dishes like chili crabs, buttered prawns, sizzling gambas, and fresh oysters. Additionally, they serve traditional Pinoy favorites such as pork sinigang, lechon kawali, chicken tinola, chopseuy, and pinakbet. Dishes are priced for sharing, with seafood costing around P400 for prawns and P800 for crabs, while meat dishes are P350 per order and vegetable dishes are P200. Solo diners can also enjoy individual silog orders for approximately P150.