Hearty Tex-Mex fare, comforting Filipino specialties, sumptuous Italian staples, classic American flavors and indulgent artisanal soft-serve ice cream all in one place? That's right. Pasta, pizza, sandwiches, hot dogs, sumptuous rice bowls and silky smooth soft-serve ice cream are just some of the tempting options before or after a movie date. Chihuahua Mexican Grill goes beyond its repertoire of Tex-Mex bestsellers with four innovative dining concepts to supplement its popular Tex-Mex menu at its newest location in Greenbelt 3. A day at the cinemas just got a whole lot better and tastier with Chihuahua Mexican Grill...
For over thirteen years, Chihuahua Mexican Grill has become synonymous with authentic Tex-Mex cuisine bannered by its award-winning burritos, tacos, quesadillas and nachos. At its newest location in Greenbelt 3 Cinemas, Chihuahua Mexican Grill expands its roster of culinary offerings with Corleone's Italian Kitchen, Sausage Fest, Corned Beef King and Decadent Manila in a unique food hall concept guaranteed to satisfy any craving or appetite. Pizza, hot dogs, rice bowls and soft-serve? That's the plan. At Chihuahua Mexican Grill...
The new location at the Greenbelt 3 Cinemas places Chihuahua Mexican Grill right at the heart of the movie going experience with its wide and diverse selection of tasty offerings. Bringing dining and the cinema experience together in a seamless weave, the new location is a collaboration designed for a perfect day at the mall. It also marks a bold new chapter for the enduring institution as it expands its portfolio of unique dining concepts offering a flavorful medley of distinct cuisines under the Chihuahua Mexican Grill brand.
Corleone's Italian Kitchen draws inspiration from the traditional flavors of Sicily and New York with its menu of pizza, pasta and sandwiches while Sausage Fest highlights classic American comfort food led by its signature Chili Dogs, Crispy Chicken Sandwich and Steak n' Cheese Sandwich. Corned Beef King brings the comforting flavors of rice bowls topped with the timeless corned beef staple while the aptly named Decadent Manila provides the perfect finishing touch with its line of artisanal soft-serve ice cream. And you'll find all that and more at Chihuahua Mexican Grill.
Shifting focus from their successful Tex-Mex offerings, the culinary themes of the new brands may appear like a radical departure from their menu at Chihuahua Mexican Grill. But the choices are both deliberate and intentional, capitalizing on the enduring popularity of comfort food classics. For Elian and Inés Habayeb, the new concepts represent the continuous evolution of their flagship Chihuahua brand as it adapts to the ever changing local culinary landscape with its food hall format at its newest location.
The staying power and continued success of the Chihuahua Mexican Grill brand are simply not reasons enough for the founders to enjoy a well deserved pause. For the founders, it means working double time to strengthen and consolidate the brand's position in the local restaurant scene by offering new concepts and flavors building on the casual dining model they've perfected through the years. Elian is a CPA with an MBA from the University of Houston and avid DJ while Inés is a pioneer professor at Enderun with a WSET 3 Sommelier certification combining for some pretty impressive credentials. Elian and Inés are also the founders of the long-running Manila's Best Kept Restaurant Secrets Awards (MBKRS) and the popular Music & Wine podcast. The unveiling of new dining concepts are something you'd expect from Elian and Inés, with each new brand distinct from the other yet reflecting a common theme built around comforting cuisine.
Anchored on the experiences gained with over a decade in the competitive restaurant scene, Elian and Inés embark on an exciting new journey with Corleone's Italian Kitchen, Sausage Fest, Corned Beef King and Decadent Manila. And if you ask me, there's just nothing better like some pizza, pasta, hot dogs, sandwiches, rice bowls and soft-serve ice cream along with their popular Tex-Mex menu after a movie or a day of shopping at Greenbelt 3.
The four new concepts are housed under the Chihuahua Mexican Grill lead brand making this new spot different and unique. Where else can you find Italian, American, Filipino and soft-serve ice cream alongside Tex-Mex specialties in one place?
Loyal fans of Chihuahua Mexican Grill swear by the specialty Burrito (P 279-P379) as one of the metro's best. And it probably is. Grab your Burrito or Burrito Bowl and Tacos in Beef Picadillo, Beef Birria, Chicken, Pork Carnitas,Steak and Vegetarian variants for the perfect after movie meal.
The burritos and tacos at Chihuahua Mexican Grill always hits the spot. Now let's take a closer look at the new sister brands of Chihuahua Mexican Grill...
...starting with Sausage Fest. Hot dogs and sandwiches make up the American-inspired comfort food menu at Sausage Fest led by the Chili Dog (P 289) with cheese and onions, the Premium Hot Dog (P 209) with ketchup, mustard and mayo and the Carolina Dog (P 249) with coleslaw and barbecue sauce. But leave it to Elian and Inés to inject some south of the border flair with the Tex-Mex Dog (P 279) topped with queso, pico de gallo and creamy jalapeño salsa.
Each bite is announced by an audible snap followed by a medley of refreshing and contrasting notes from the assorted toppings. The richness of the queso and the fresh flavors of the pico de gallo and jalapeño salsa combine for layers of indulgent notes complementing the hot dog. The hot dog selections alone at Sausage Fest are more than enough reasons to visit Greenbelt 3, but there's more...
In addition to the specialty hot dogs, Sausage Fest also offers sandwiches like the Crispy Chicken Sandwich (P 299) with a thick, crisp and juicy slab of tender chicken fillet with sour pickles and smooth spicy mayo. Much bigger than the bun, the slab of crunchy chicken is undoubtedly the star of the sandwich delivering both textural contrasts and a delectable savory richness with each bite. The tart slices of pickles and subtle soothing heat from the spicy mayo completes the flavors.
There may be countless options for a chicken sandwich in the metro, and Sausage Fest makes a strong case for its version to add to your own list. Other must-try sandwiches at Sausage Fest include the Steak N' Cheese (P 299), Sloppy Joe (P 259) and Texas Pulled Pork Sandwich (P 289). Complete your sandwich feast at Sausage Fest with their specialty sides like the Chili Cheese Fries (P 189/P 279), Steak Fries (P 239/P 329), Nacho Fries (P 199/P 299) and Sausage Fest Fries (P 99/P 149/P 199). The first of four concepts is off to a great and impressive start. You can visit their FB Page at https://www.facebook.com/sausagefestphilippines for more updates.
Corleone's Italian Kitchen serves up its own inventive take on classic Italian American flavors with its tempting menu of pizza, pasta and sandwiches. You'll find familiar pizza variants like the Margarita (P 260-8"/P 320-10") as well as inspired creative renditions like the Carbonara (P 260/P 320) with creamy Parmesan and bacon, the Mexican (P 260/P 320) with beef, jalapeño salsa and pico de gallo and the Birria (P 280/P 350) with steak, onions, cilantro and consommé.
But it's the Lebanese-inspired Zaatar Special (P 320/P 400) that made a lasting impression with its unique flavors. The Lebanese spice blend made with thyme, sesame, sumac and olive oil topped with cheese and pine nuts on a thin and crisp crust has to be one of the coolest pizza variants yet with its deep earthy, nutty and lemony hints. And no, you won't find it anywhere else but at Corleone's Italian Kitchen in Chihuahua Mexican Grill.
If you're craving for a savory and meaty pizza fix, the Meatlover's (P 280/P 350) should do the trick with its generous toppings of beef, bacon and tomatoes on a thin crust. Corleone's Italian Kitchen also offers seven pasta options including the Pomodoro (P 300), Arrabiata (P 320), Amatriciana (P 320), Bolognese (P 350), Carbonara (P 320), Aglio Olio (P 320) and Pesto (P 350) guaranteed to satisfy your pasta cravings. Then, there's the Chicken Parmesan Sandwich (P 310) with a thick slab of crunchy chicken fillet for another tasty option. You can stay updated with Corleone's Italian Kitchen by visiting their FB Page at https://www.facebook.com/corleonesph.
Mention corned beef anytime and your appetite is immediately triggered with thoughts of a hearty bowl loaded with rice and a generous mound of the timeless beef staple. Elian and Inés brings it all closer to home with Corned Beef King and its elevated renditions of a nostalgic all-time classic. Finally, the ubiquitous corned beef is given its proper recognition with the latest brand from Chihuahua Mexican Grill.
How can you go wrong with corned beef, right? It's one of those dishes that truly connects us all cutting through all demographics. Elian and Inés takes the enduring staple and transforms it with their Country Style Corned Beef (P 170 Junior/P 250 Regular) on rice (Jasmine or Garlic Fried Rice) for a traditional yet refreshing and nostalgic spin. Top your bowl with a Spicy Fried Egg (P 15) and a side of Atchara (P 10) and you have a crave busting meal in a bowl. The Spicy Fried Egg is the perfect topping to your Country Style Corned Beef adding an indulgent layer of richness tempered by the tart sharpness of the atchara and fresh spring onions.
Corned Beef King offers three more variants with the Chili Garlic Corned Beef (P 180/P 260), Adobo Corned Beef (P 180/P 260) and Mexican Corned Beef (P 190/P 280). Nothing complicated, it's honest to goodness Pinoy-style comfort food. And it all begins with the finest quality corned beef cooked in onions and seasoned or marinated with their specialty sauces for rich and bold flavors.
And the quality of the beef comes through from that first bite all the way to the last. Clearly, Elian and Inés set out to refine the quintessential Filipino all-day breakfast food staple staying true to the comfortingly familiar flavors we've loved lavished and fine-tuned with just the right tweaks for a satisfying bowl. Corned Beef King hits it on the nail with the Country Style Corned Beef, Chili Garlic Corned Beef, Adobo Corned Beef and Mexican Corned Beef. Curious? Find out more on their FB Page at https://www.facebook.com/cornedbeefkingph.
For dessert, Corned Beef King offers the picture-perfect sweet ending with their moist Brownies (P 60) or the luscious Arroz Con Leche (P 90) topped with pistachios. The soft rice releases a decadently sweet and creamy burst of flavors enriched with its three milk blend, spices and pistachios to cap a sumptuous corned beef meal at Corned Beef King.
But if you're game for something even more indulgent, then save room for their fourth concept. Decadent Manila showcases Icelandic style Skyryogurt and artisanal soft-serve ice cream along with dipped cones and Boba Teas to complete your culinary experience at the new Chihuahua Mexican Grill location in Greenbelt 3. Decadent Manila offers a sinful Walnut Brownie A La Mode (P 170) but if you want to go all in then the aptly named Death by Chocolate (P 210) is the one for you, hands down. Imagine silky smooth Chocolate soft-serve ice cream dipped in chocolate with fudgy brownies and you get the picture. That's how you end the perfect movie date at Greenbelt 3. And just in time for summer too. Visit their FB Page at https://www.facebook.com/decadentmanila for the full scoop.
Thirteen years in any business is an impressive feat, and Chihuahua Mexican Grill isn't slowing down as it introduces four unique dining concepts at its newest location in Greenbelt 3. Pasta, pizza, sandwiches, hot dogs, sumptuous corned beef rice bowls and silky smooth artisanal soft-serve ice cream along with their popular Tex-Mex menu, that's a stellar cast for the perfect movie day at the mall if you ask me.
Chihuahua Mexican Grill is located at the Fourth Floor, Greenbelt 3 Cinemas, Makati, Metro Manila. You can also visit their FB Page and IG Feed at https://www.facebook.com/chihuahuamexicangrill and https://www.instagram.com/chihuahuaph/ for updates or visit their website at https://chihuahua.ph/ for more information and inquiries.
Dude for Food is now on Facebook and Instagram, check out the FB Page, IG Feed, Twitter and YouTube for regular updates on good eats. Better yet, click "Like" and "Follow" and enjoy the ride...just look for the FB and IG widgets on the right sidebar.