Quick answer: For a planned Spanish dinner, start with Alba Restaurante Español or Txoko - Asador Restaurante in Makati, both in the highest price band. For tapas in BGC, try La Taperia Martinez or Manduca Taberna. For a lower-cost evening, Bar Pintxos Salcedo and Tíabuela Cocina Española are in the second-lowest band.
The Spanish picks here are all in Makati and Bonifacio Global City (BGC), both part of Metro Manila. This guide covers those restaurants and says where each one is, so you know what "Manila" means in practice.
This is a practical shortlist, not a ranking of the best Spanish cooking in the city. The linked Plateful records and the Spanish cuisine guide were checked on October 9, 2026. Price bands are Plateful's indicators, not promised bills.
The short list
| Restaurant | Area | Plateful price band |
|---|---|---|
| Alba Restaurante Español | Polaris, Makati | ₱₱₱₱ |
| Txoko - Asador Restaurante | Legazpi Village, Makati | ₱₱₱₱ |
| Rumba | The Shops at Ayala Triangle Gardens, Makati | ₱₱₱₱ |
| Pablo Bistro | Salcedo Village, Makati | ₱₱₱₱ |
| Manduca Taberna | Post Proper Northside, BGC | ₱₱₱₱ |
| La Taperia Martinez | One Bonifacio High Street, BGC | ₱₱₱₱ |
| Bolero | Verve Tower 2, BGC | ₱₱₱₱ |
| Terry's Bistro Salcedo | One Lafayette Square, Salcedo Village | ₱₱₱ |
| Bar Pintxos Salcedo | Leviste Street, Salcedo Village | ₱₱ |
| Tíabuela Cocina Española | Poblacion, Makati | ₱₱ |
Spanish food in Metro Manila by occasion
For a planned dinner: Alba and Txoko
Alba Restaurante Español is at 38 Polaris in Makati and is in the highest price band. Treat it as a dinner you plan. Ask whether a table needs booking, and check the menu and the likely total for your group.
Txoko - Asador Restaurante is in Legazpi Village and also in the highest band. "Asador" means a grill restaurant in Spanish, so the name tells you the cooking is built around the fire. Check the current menu before you go.
For tapas in BGC: La Taperia Martinez, Manduca, and Bolero
La Taperia Martinez is on the second floor of One Bonifacio High Street, at the same top price band. Tapas are small plates meant for sharing, so plan for several rounds rather than one main dish each.
Manduca Taberna is on 31st Street near 4th Avenue in Post Proper Northside. "Taberna" is Spanish for tavern, so expect a bar-led room.
Bolero is in Verve Tower 2 on High Street South. It is also in the top band, so it is best for a planned evening.
For a festive evening in Makati: Rumba and Pablo Bistro
Rumba is on the ground floor of The Shops at Ayala Triangle Gardens. It is in the top price band and is the only Spanish listing in this guide inside Ayala Triangle Gardens.
Pablo Bistro is in the Picasso Boutique Serviced Residences building on L.P. Leviste Street in Salcedo Village. It is also in the top band. Plateful lists it as a tapas bar, so expect a menu built for sharing.
For a lower-cost evening: Bar Pintxos and Tíabuela
Bar Pintxos Salcedo is on Leviste Street in Salcedo Village, in the second-lowest price band. Pintxos are small bites, usually served on bread, and the format keeps the bill easy to control.
Tíabuela Cocina Española is in Poblacion, on Burgos Street, at the same band. It is the more relaxed choice of the two if the group is not planning a long evening.
For a Makati dinner with a middle budget: Terry's Bistro
Terry's Bistro Salcedo is at One Lafayette Square on L.P. Leviste Street, in the third price band. It sits between the tapas bars and the top-band dining rooms, which makes it a fair choice for a table that does not want the fine-dining price.
Choose the area first
Makati and BGC are not close to each other in traffic, so choose one before you book.
- Salcedo Village and Poblacion: Pablo Bistro, Terry's Bistro Salcedo, Bar Pintxos Salcedo, and Tíabuela Cocina Española.
- Legazpi Village and Polaris: Alba Restaurante Español and Txoko - Asador Restaurante.
- Ayala Triangle Gardens: Rumba.
- Bonifacio Global City: La Taperia Martinez, Manduca Taberna, and Bolero.
Pick the area first, then the restaurant. If the group is splitting between Makati and BGC, choose one for the evening.
What to check before you go
- Hours. Some Plateful hours records are not yet verified. Confirm opening hours with the venue before you travel.
- Price bands. The ₱ to ₱₱₱₱ scale is Plateful's rough guide. It is not a promised bill, and it does not include wine, service charges, or taxes. Wine lists can add a lot to a tapas evening.
- Menu. Spanish menus change with season and supply. If one dish matters to your group, check the current menu first.
- Reservations. Top-band restaurants can fill on weekends. Ask before you go.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best Spanish restaurant in Manila?
There is no single answer. Every pick here is in Makati or BGC. Alba and Txoko suit a planned dinner in Makati, La Taperia Martinez and Manduca suit tapas in BGC, and Bar Pintxos suits a lower-cost evening.
Which Spanish restaurants in Manila serve tapas?
La Taperia Martinez, Manduca Taberna, and Bolero in BGC are all tapas-style or bar-led. Pablo Bistro in Salcedo Village is listed as a tapas bar, and Bar Pintxos Salcedo serves pintxos.
Which Spanish restaurants are close to Ayala?
Rumba is on the ground floor of The Shops at Ayala Triangle Gardens. The other Makati picks are in Salcedo Village, Legazpi Village, and Poblacion.
How current are these details?
The linked Plateful records and the Spanish cuisine guide were checked on October 9, 2026. Hours, menus, prices, and branch details change, so the venue's own channel should have the final word before you travel.
Sources and editorial method
This guide uses the Plateful Spanish cuisine guide and the linked Plateful restaurant records for names, areas, cuisine tags, and price bands. Each linked restaurant page returned HTTP 200 on October 9, 2026. The picks are based on those records and on restaurant names, not on reviews or a formal ranking.