This was part of the April 2017 media tour organized by the Tourism Office of Bataan.
Meryenda is as important a meal as breakfast. Fortunately, if you find yourself in Pilar, Bataan, hankering for a snack, Choco-late de Batirol would get you covered.
THE PLACE
Walking into Batirol's premises is like walking into your grandmother's cozy living room one easy afternoon. The homey and bittersweet scent of chocolate permanently permeates the air. It's furnished with wooden tables and chairs, and accents of brown bricks and circular capiz lamps. The place is pretty straightforward as it gets.
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THE FOOD
Choco-late de Batirol sticks to a tried-and-tested fanfare of turon de langka (Php60 for 2 pcs), suman sa lihia(Php60), and palabok(Php80).
The star of the menu, however, is its signature hot chocolate (Php100). It's traditionally prepared through the art of batirol – an artisanal process of manually grinding up cacao seeds and immediately brewing it on the spot. The smell is divine, but the taste can be likened to a smooth cup of warm beautiful memories.
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THE SERVICE
Nothing beats, in my opinion, Pinoy meryenda. Pair it with an atmosphere conducive to catch-up sessions and nostalgic encounters and you're in for a relaxing time.
FINAL THOUGHTS
Dining at Batirol, as I've said, is like an afternoon at your beloved grandmother where she stuffs you with comfort food until you cannot breathe. It's a very nice place and a good addition to Bataan's gastronomic landscape.
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OTHER DETAILS
Services: Dine-in, Take-out
Parking: Parking Lot
Mode of Payment: Cash
Wi-Fi: Yes
Business Hours: Monday to Sunday; 6:00AM to 11:30PM
Business Hours: Monday to Sunday; 6:00AM to 11:30PM
Choco-Late de Batirol
Total Gas Station, Roman Super Highway, Alauli, Pilar, Bataan
+63 47 633 1445
For more restaurants and food places in Bataan, check out the Bataan Foodserye!