Cafe Leona - Vigan City, Ilocos Sur, Philippines

Nine hours by land from Manila, Vigan is most loved for its golden hues and old, historical structures. Vigan is the capital of Ilocos Sur and the country's oldest surviving Spanish colonial city.

Aside from the short strolls that seemingly take you back to old cities that you only see on textbooks today, Vigan is also a proud home to good and affordable restaurants.

Cafe Leona is located right in the heart of the Vigan Plaza.

At first sight, Cafe Leona may seem like a Spanish restaurant but they serve affordable Filipino cuisine and a few other American meals as well. From the inside, you get a good view of Vigan's old and historic institions - kalesas passing by, stone-old Churches, blue skies, and fellow tourists posing and taking pictures of each other.

The crispy pata serving is good for two people. It is served along with tomatoes dipped in bagoong - just perfect for the hungry travelers.

Ilocos is famous for their pakbet. Get your share of vegies for the price of P120.

Cafe Leona also serves beer at night time. After shopping for pasalubong in nearby souvenir shops, drop by for a night cap of cold beer before heading up to your hotel.

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