Cowboy Grill

Popular grill bar serving sisig, gambas, and cold beer

Cowboy Grill is the kind of place where you come for one beer and stay for three, which is partly the food's fault. The grill menu is the main draw — sisig in particular, served properly sizzling on a cast-iron plate, and gambas al ajillo cooked in more butter and garlic than is strictly necessary. Order something off the charcoal, get it with a round of cold San Miguel, and settle in. The bar does its job without theatrics.

It is a popular spot with locals, which means it fills up on weekend evenings and the noise level rises accordingly. The energy is good rather than rowdy. Cowboy Grill works as a starting point for a night out or a place to end one — the kitchen stays open late enough that you can eat properly after other options have closed. Worth knowing about if you want grilled food and a comfortable place to drink rather than a restaurant-style meal.

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