Paseo Rizal Mayagay, Tanay Rizal

One Sunday afternoon, after a late lunch in Antipolo, my family and I decided to just go on a road trip . While traversing the roads from Pantay to Baras to Tanay and back, we thought of stopping by Pranjetto to have coffee and use the comfort room but apparently, the restaurant is closed. Looking for another place to stop by, good thing we came across Paseo Rizal.

Paseo Rizal is a quaint restaurant located along Marikina-Infanta Mayagay, Sampaloc, Tanay, Rizal. Little did we know that this restaurant is unlike any other ordinary restaurants in the area. The restaurant not just offers a great view of the mountains and pine trees, they also feature art, cuisine and music. This place reminds me of a place in Baguio called Tam-awan. Enjoy the fresh air, cool breeze and delightful view.

Pine Trees

This restaurant is just a couple of hours away from Manila. There are several options  to get to Paseo Rizal.

• Take Marcos Highway from Marikina to Masinag to Cogeo to Tanay.
• From Antipolo, take the Ortigas extension road to Circumferential road to Teresa to Morong to Tanay and then follow the road to Sampaloc.
• From Infanta Quezon/ Laguna, take the road going to Tanay then follow the road to Sampaloc.

A perfect way to get away from all the hustle and bustle of the metro is to go on road trips and joyride to places outside Manila like Tanay. The road to Paseo Rizal is really relaxing. On the road you'll see the lush green mountains, farms, cows, carabaoes, clean air, and clean road. Usually, bikers/cyclists, and a few cars travel these roads. NO TRAFFIC!

  

What's good about this place? The ambiance, cool breeze, and relaxed atmosphere. When you're here, you won't think that the metro is just a few hours away. It's one of the hidden restaurants where you can have a bit of rest and relaxation. 

 

On the outside, the restaurant just looks like a restaurant with a beautifully landscaped garden. Seats are available outside if guests prefer an outdoor dining experience. Once you get to the first door, you'll discover that this restaurant is more than just a coffee shop or a typical restaurant along the road.

Kalinangang Pilipino

Art Gallery

After a few flight of stairs, guests will find a door leading to an art gallery. The first floor is where art works can be seen. There are several paintings, statues, and traditional artifacts made by different artists. These showcased artworks are for sale.

The artworks price range start from P20,000 and up. I think that's a rad price for a nifty piece of art.

Asotea

It had just rained when we got to Paseo. 

The Asotea is another area where guests can dine and enjoy their food.

 

Upon reaching the main dining area, you'll find more artworks. The main dining area is intricately designed to match the whole "rustic" theme. The restaurant has a sofa set, wooden/antique chairs and tables, rocking chair and a fireplace. 

 

The Stage

 During weekends (Saturday & Sunday), the restaurant invites performers. We were told that the performers had just left. They were there to serenade guests only until 4PM.

Aside from art, culture, and nature, people also rave about this place for their food. The staff were really courteous and nice. As soon as guests arrive, they serve water for each guest.

Menu

Since we're already here, why not try their specialty and best sellers? What merienda will be good after a bit of rain on a cool afternoon? Soup! Chocolate Drink! Coffee!

Bulalo

We just wanted to try and taste their Bulalo. Just a few sip... We ended up ordering rice and had a somewhat early dinner.

Turon sa Latik

I gotta say that this turon is one of the best turons I've had before. The banana is really soft and the latik is just a perfect match.

Tablea ala Paseo

 Brewed coffee was the only coffee they had at that time so they ordered brewed coffee to go with the turon. Me and my dad ordered the choco drink "Tablea ala Paseo" since I don't really drink coffee. I'm guessing they used the old school batidor to make one but I wasn't able to confirm this assumption. I liked it a lot anyways! Chocolate is <3. It was just perfect for the turon.

I wish we got here earlier around lunch time. I think their main entrees are just as good plus the food are reasonably priced too. 

They also sell local products such as canned  coco jam, jarred cucumber, and the like. Just beware of mosquitoes in the afternoon. An insect repellent will come in handy here. 

It's always fun to discover new places and feed your wanderlust. I didn't know that there are lots to explore in Tanay. We look forward to coming back here and see what else the place has to offer.