Dulcinea Philippines Menu Prices 2026
Planning a nostalgic Spanish meal or a churros run this week? Dulcinea Philippines menu prices for 2026 are worth checking first, since this guide lays out the latest confirmed pricing across its tapas, paellas, and pastry counter before you head to a branch or place a delivery order.
Dulcinea has been a fixture of Manila’s dining scene since the 1960s, known for bringing traditional Spanish-style cooking paella, tapas, and rich hot chocolate with churros into a casual, sit-down setting inside malls around Metro Manila.
Tapas (Appetizers)
| Menu Item | Price (₱) |
|---|---|
| Garlic Mushroom | 309 |
| Chorizo | 369 |
| Calamares | 599 |
| Salpicao | 749 |
| Gambas Al Ajillo | 749 |
Ensaladas (Salads) & Soup
| Menu Item | Price (₱) |
|---|---|
| Caesar Salad | 449 |
| Garden Salad | 489 |
| Mango Shrimp Salad | 609 |
| Calabaza Soup (Pumpkin) | 219 |
| Garlic Soup | 229 |
| Seafood Soup | 259 |
Pasta
| Menu Item | Price (₱) |
|---|---|
| Carbonara | 399 |
| Baked Spaghetti | 399 |
| Pesto | 399 |
| Spanish Chorizo | 439 |
| Seafood Pasta | 449 |
House Special Plates (Single Serving)
| Menu Item | Price (₱) |
|---|---|
| Chicken Ala Pobre | 629 |
| Chicken Adobo | 659 |
| Chicken & Pork Galantina | 659 |
| Salpicao | 749 |
| Callos | 749 |
| Lengua Estofado | 879 |
| Tuhod Y Batoc | 999 |
House Special For Sharing (Good for 2–3 Persons)
| Menu Item | Price (₱) |
|---|---|
| Chicken Ala Pobre | 1,109 |
| Lengua Estofado | 1,279 |
| Salpicao | 1,349 |
Paellas (Good for 2–3 Persons)
| Menu Item | Price (₱) |
|---|---|
| Paella Marinera | 929 |
| Paella Negra | 1,249 |
| Paella Valenciana | 1,389 |
All-Day Breakfast
All breakfast plates below come served with rice, egg, and atchara.
| Menu Item | Price (₱) |
|---|---|
| Arroz Ala Cubana | 499 |
| Arroz Con Chorizo | 499 |
| Tapa | 499 |
| Longganisa | 499 |
| Boneless Bangus | 539 |
Churros
| Menu Item | Price (₱) |
|---|---|
| Churros con Chocolate (5pcs, Spanish chocolate dip) | from 309 |
| Churros with 3 Dips (5pcs, choco/white choco/salted caramel) | from 309 |
Sandwiches
| Menu Item | Price (₱) |
|---|---|
| Classic Chicken | 289 |
| Bacon and Lettuce | 309 |
| Signature Tuna | 349 |
| Roast Beef | 479 |
Cakes, Rolls, and Pastries
| Menu Item | Price (₱) |
|---|---|
| Carrot Cake | from 249 |
| Tres Leches | from 259 |
| Double Chocolate Cake | from 259 |
| Malacañang Roll | from 189 |
| Brazo de Mercedes | from 229 |
| Sansrival (slice/whole) | from 189 |
| Silvanas | 129 |
| Eclair (per pc) | 89 |
| Leche Flan (per pc) | 89 |
Beverages
| Menu Item | Price (₱) |
|---|---|
| Softdrinks in Can | 139 |
| Bottled Water | 79 |
*Prices above reflect Dulcinea’s delivery menu on foodpanda as of 2026 and may run slightly higher for dine-in, since some branches add service charges or VAT-inclusive pricing. Prices can also vary by branch, promo period, or delivery platform, so it’s worth double-checking with your nearest branch before ordering.
About Dulcinea Philippines
Dulcinea traces its roots back to a small pasteleria that opened in Ermita, Manila in the 1960s, founded by Spanish immigrants who brought over family recipes for pastries and Spanish-style dishes. Over the decades it grew into a chain of full-service restaurants across Metro Manila, with additional branches in areas like Baguio and Iloilo, while staying rooted in the same Spanish-Filipino comfort food that built its reputation.
Today, Dulcinea operates mostly out of mall locations Greenbelt, Glorietta, Tomas Morato, SM Megamall, and several others positioning itself as a casual, family-friendly restaurant rather than a fine-dining destination. The brand still leans on its heritage dishes, particularly its pastry counter and churros, which longtime customers associate with childhood merienda trips.
Popular Items To Try
- Churros con Chocolate — the item most customers mention by name; crisp churros paired with thick, Spanish-style hot chocolate for dipping.
- Paella Negra — squid-ink rice paella, recommended by regular diners as a standout main for sharing, though it can take around 30 minutes to prepare.
- Mango Shrimp Salad — a citrus-dressed salad with crunchy textures from bacon bits and croutons, often suggested as a starter.
- Brazo de Mercedes — a classic meringue roll that keeps coming up in customer reviews as a favorite pastry-counter grab.
- Lengua Estofado — braised ox tongue, one of the more traditional Spanish-Filipino heritage dishes still on the menu.
- Calamares — a straightforward fried squid appetizer that regulars often pair with the house specials.
Deals, Promos, and Discounts
Dulcinea doesn’t appear to run a fixed, publicly listed discount program at the moment. Delivery platforms occasionally feature app-only deals or free-delivery promos on specific branches, so it’s best to check the Dulcinea app or its official Facebook page for any current offers before assuming a discount applies.
Price and Value for Money
Dulcinea sits in the mid-range casual dining bracket, with most tapas and pasta dishes falling between ₱300 and ₱450, and paellas and sharing plates priced higher given they’re meant to feed two to three people. It’s not the cheapest Spanish food option in Metro Manila, but the portion sizes on the sharing plates and paellas are generally sized to match the price, and the pastry counter items (like the ₱89 leche flan or ₱129 silvanas) offer a lower-cost way to try the brand without committing to a full meal.
Is Dulcinea Worth Trying?
Dulcinea’s reputation rests heavily on nostalgia a lot of long-time customers describe growing up visiting the restaurant with their families for merienda, and that emotional pull shows up again and again in reviews, particularly around the churros and chocolate. That kind of loyalty isn’t something every restaurant earns, and it says something that people keep coming back decades later specifically for the same dessert counter.
That said, feedback on food quality and service speed is mixed depending on the branch. Some diners note the paella negra is worth the wait, while others mention slower service during peak hours, particularly for made-to-order items like the paellas. A few customer comments online also point out that prices have crept up over the years relative to newer casual dining competitors, even if the quality of ingredients hasn’t changed much.
Dining Experience and Service
Dulcinea operates as a sit-down, full-service restaurant rather than a fast-casual counter, with dine-in, takeout, and delivery all available depending on the branch. Its mall locations tend to draw a family-oriented crowd, and the pastry counter set-up at several branches allows customers to grab desserts to go without ordering a full meal. Delivery is handled through foodpanda and similar platforms, with each branch operating its own delivery menu and hours.
Branches, Contact, and Opening Hours
| Branch | Address | Hours (approximate) |
|---|---|---|
| Dulcinea Greenbelt 1 | Ground Floor, Greenbelt 1, Ayala Center, Makati City | Daily, roughly 7am–10:30pm |
| Dulcinea Glorietta 4 | 2nd Level, Glorietta 4, Ayala Center, Makati City | Daily, 11am–8pm (delivery hours) |
| Dulcinea Tomas Morato | 282 Tomas Morato Ave., Sacred Heart, Quezon City | Mon–Fri approx. 8:30am–8pm |
| Dulcinea Serendra | G/F, Serendra Retail Area, Taguig City | Mon–Thu 8am–9pm, Fri–Sun 8am–10pm |
| Dulcinea SM Megamall | 4th Floor, The Atrium, SM Megamall, Mandaluyong City | Daily, roughly 10am–9pm |
| Dulcinea Estancia Mall | LG/F East Wing, Capitol Commons, Pasig City | Daily, roughly 11am–9pm |
| Dulcinea The Block, SM North EDSA | 2nd Floor, The Block, Quezon City | Sun–Thu 10am–9pm, Fri–Sat 10am–10pm |
Opening hours may vary by branch, so it is better to check the official branch page or Facebook page before visiting.
Services and Facilities
- Dine-in, takeout, and delivery (via foodpanda and similar apps)
- Pastry and cake counter for grab-and-go orders
- Sharing-size portions available for house special plates and paellas
- Multiple branches across Metro Manila malls, plus provincial locations
