Binacol Is One Dish You Should Look For
BACOLOD - Among the restaurant's more distinctive offerings is Binacol, a chicken dish associated with Filipino regional cooking and highlighted positively by diners. A recent restaurant review specifically called the Binacol a must-try, describing it as flavorful and comforting, while the same review also praised the restaurant's Pork Binagoongan. Lola Grill's menu also includes Chicken Pyanggang, a Tausug-inspired preparation made with grilled chicken, coconut milk, charred coconut, lemongrass, turmeric, and ginger. These dishes give the menu more character than a standard collection of Filipino comfort food because they introduce regional flavors alongside familiar favorites. For diners interested in trying something different, Binacol and Chicken Pyanggang are two dishes worth asking about when visiting.
Lola's Fried Chicken and Filipino Classics Keep Things Familiar
For guests who prefer recognizable comfort food, Lola's Fried Chicken is another notable option on the menu. The restaurant describes it as a whole chicken cooked until crisp while remaining tender inside, while its one-plate selection also includes Chicken Inasal with Garlic Rice, Beef Kare-Kare, Beef Caldereta, Humba, Salisbury Steak, Tortang Talong, and Daing Silog. The selection makes the restaurant particularly convenient for families and groups because diners can choose between classic Filipino dishes and more unusual regional specialties. Pork lovers can also try the Pork Binagoongan, which has received positive comments from a recent diner. Rather than having one narrow culinary specialty, Lola Grill & Restaurant's strength lies in giving guests a wide range of Filipino dishes from which to choose.
Save Room for a Local-Inspired Dessert
The restaurant's menu also includes several desserts that add a distinctly Filipino touch to the end of the meal. Among them is Piaya Pudding, described on the current menu as a bread pudding inspired by the flavors of Bacolod's famous piaya, particularly muscovado sugar and toasted sesame. Other choices include Mango Suman, Bibingka Cheesecake, Bilo-Bilo with Roasted Monggo, and Crispy Leche Flan, giving visitors several ways to finish a Filipino-style meal. The restaurant's location in Carmenville Subdivision, Mansilingan, also makes it an interesting option for travelers who want to explore dining spots outside Bacolod's busiest restaurant areas. For a food itinerary focused on discovering different sides of Bacolod, Lola Grill & Restaurant is worth considering for its regional dishes, familiar Filipino favorites, and creative local-inspired desserts.
