Melo Villareal
Calle Arco Restaurant in Pagsanjan Laguna
Looking at Calle Arco Restaurant, you can already tell the ambiance you should expect inside. It has the exterior and interior of an old house—the kind that reminds us of our relatives’ or even our own childhood homes. Walking in, the walls are bright pink which adds to its many charms.
Calle Arco Restaurant in Pagsanjan Laguna
A Home Full of History
Opened in 2006, it is a very welcoming restaurant with a homely feel that encourages all the guests to kick back, relax, and be as comfortable as one would be in their own dining rooms. Looking around the place, the designs and decorations have roots in the town and the owners’ personal history. It’s not surprising as the restaurant was originally the owner’s ancestral home.
Pancit Pagsanjan
Unique Yet Familiar Home-Cooked Meals
The food, much like the rest of the place, reminded us of dishes served by our own Filipino families. We had the pleasure of tasting their Paco Salad with Kesong Puti, and popular lunch dishes like their Binagoongan Crispy Pata and Garlic Chicken. We were also served a plate of their special Pancit Pagsanjan.
Binagoongan Crispy Pata
If it’s your first time dining in Calle Arco, you must try their Sinigang na Baka sa Langka. Their Sinigang na Baka is probably the Tagalog version of Kansi. Kansi is an Ilonggo soup recipe that uses beef bone marrow with vegetables and sour agent.
Sinigang na Baka sa Langka
For dessert, they generously gave us a taste of their Camote de Leche, a camote-based dish served with dulce leche. It was the perfect treat to cleanse our palate after a savory meal.
Camote de Leche
They serve very delicious food at a reasonable price. No wonder locals and tourists alike frequent the place! It really is a popular joint. You can see photos of celebrity guests adorning the walls. The guests come for more than the delicious food, though! They also stop by for the good service and an experience that feels like dining at home.
When you’re in Pagsanjan, definitely make Calle Arco Restaurant part of your itinerary.
Calle Arco Restaurant
Address: 57 Rizal Street, Pagsanjan, Laguna
Telephone: (049) 501 4585
