Slow down.
Grab a taco.

Mexican-inspired dishes that bring the fiesta to your table.

Mexican-Inspired

Authentic flavors reimagined for the Manila palate.

Street Corn Elotes

The dish that started it all — charred, creamy, and loaded.

Craft Drinks

Mangonadas, horchata, and sparkling refreshers made fresh.

Community Spot

A neighborhood go-to with a loyal, growing community.

Best of La Elotes

From street corn classics to loaded tacos and refreshing drinks — something for every craving.

Birria tacos with cilantro and consommé

Birria Tacos

Slow-braised beef, dipped in rich consommé and crisped to perfection.

Loaded tacos with mango salsa and cotija

Loaded Tacos

Piled high with mango salsa, cotija, slaw, and chipotle drizzle.

Mangonada — mango with chamoy

Mangonadas

Fresh mango blended with chamoy — Manila's only mangonada spot.

Strawberry mint refresher

Strawberry Refresher

Fresh strawberries, mint, and lime — sparkling sweet-tart perfection.

Horchata being prepared

Horchata

Creamy house-made rice milk, sweet and cool for warm afternoons.

Mint mocktail at La Elotes UPad

Signature Mocktails

Handcrafted non-alcoholic drinks — fresh, bold, and beautiful.

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La Elotes best-sellers — nachos, tacos, elotes, and more

More than a meal.
It's a vibe.

Born in the streets of Mexican food culture and planted right in the heart of Manila, La Elotes is where slow afternoons meet bold flavors. We started with one mission: bring the real taste of Mexican street food to Malate, and let every bite be a reason to linger.

At La Elotes, we believe food should make you slow down — pull up a chair, grab your taco, sip your mangonada, and stay a while.

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Real Reviews

★★★★★

"The birria tacos here are legit. The consommé is so flavorful and the tacos are perfectly crispy. Came for the elotes, stayed for literally everything else on the menu."

Mia R.
Google Review · Malate branch
★★★★★

"Going to La Elotes for the drinks is always a good decision. That strawberry mint refresher is unmatched. Also the mangonada is a must-try — like nothing else in Manila."

@la_elotesph commenter
Instagram · May 2025
★★★★★

"Lowkey the best taco spot in Taft. The loaded tacos are worth every peso. The whole vibe of the place is so relaxed and chill. Will definitely be back with the whole squad."

Customer at UPad Taft
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