Welcome to "Tatoy's Seafood & Manokan," a hidden gem nestled conveniently along the Iloilo Airport Access Road in the scenic town of Cabatuan, Iloilo, Philippines. This vibrant restaurant is a haven for anyone seeking authentic Filipino seafood and delectable specialties. With a focus on affordability and quick service, Tatoy's has gained a loyal following among locals and visitors alike.
The star attraction here is undeniably their native chicken lechon, praised by patrons like Arzel Espuelas. This dish is a must-try, bursting with flavor and perfectly roasted to achieve that coveted crispy skin. The recipes are steeped in tradition, ensuring each bite tells a story of Filipino culinary heritage.
In addition to the spectacular chicken, the restaurant's offerings extend to delightful seafood. Adriel Wong lauds their baked oysters and grilled fish, highlighting the fresh flavors that resonate with the coastal roots of Filipino cuisine. The kinilaw and seasonal delicacy diwal also come highly recommended, showcasing the vibrant culinary landscape of the Philippines.
Vegetarian options like chopseuy shine for their crunchy textures and flavorful balance, as noted by Josephine DelaTonga. The colorful fried rice complements the main dishes beautifully, making it a feast for both the eyes and palate.
Despite a few minor ventilation challenges, as noted by diners, the warm and welcoming ambiance sets the stage for enjoyable meals, whether you're on a quick stopover or celebrating a special occasion. With its proximity to Iloilo Airport, Tatoy’s Seafood & Manokan is the perfect waypoint for travelers seeking a taste of home before their departure or after their arrival.
In conclusion, Tatoy's not only serves excellent dishes but also embodies the spirit of Filipino hospitality. It’s a place where flavor, tradition, and convenience converge. Whether you're a seasoned foodie or a curious traveler, Tatoy's promises an unforgettable culinary experience.
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Arzel Espuelas
19/10/2025
One of the best restaurants we’ve been to at Iloilo City! Their native chicken lechon is a must-try! Affordable and delicious food. Serving is also fast.
Josephine DelaTonga
23/09/2025
Their chopseuy is crunchy and tasty and clean to the palate. Their native chicken is indeed a best seller, bursting with flavors- a hint of lemongrass and tamarind leaves. The fried rice is colorful but much more pleasant to eat.
Adriel Wong
19/09/2025
This is a great restaurant for Filipino seafood and other specialities. Their roast pork is excellent, as well as their baked oysters. I also really recommend their grilled fish. The place itself is quite warm and humid as there isn't a lot of ventilation. Other than that small issue, this is a great place for good seafood. It's also placed quite near the Iloilo airport, so it's a good meal to have before or after your flight.
January Kay
15/09/2025
Service was very fast. Food was great!!!! Highly recommended if you’re looking for a place to eat near the airport.
JP Dela Cruz
14/08/2025
One of my favourite restaurants in Iloilo city. They have a number of branches in the city: This branch is like 5 mins away to the airport. You can have some dine-ins here before leaving iloilo or arriving iloilo, although this branch does not have a/c. I like their signature native roast chicken, baked oysters, kinilaw and diwal (seasonal). Must try!
Joshua Garcia
11/08/2025
Staff are very efficient and serve fast. Probably because we were the third table to arrive. Food ingredients are fresh. And food was served hot. Food is also delicious. Tatoy's is a strategic restaurant as it is 650m away from the restaurant. You can have last minute
Ed R
10/08/2025
Convenient location near Iloilo Intl Airpoft, courteous guards who make sure you're safe when you join the main road upon exiting. Very good service, and of course the well known, delicious Tatoys food served hot, fresh, just tastes good.
Fernando Zablan Jr.
01/07/2025
I almost skipped this place because of the tour guide, but I insisted eating here near the airport. I am very glad I did! I did not have a proper meal the whole day. The native chicken is a real must try! Imagine I am the only one who ate this one whole order. It's not very meaty though that's what makes it delicious because the meat sticks to the bones. I also think it was perfectly cooked. This could be perfect with rice but unfortunately I can't eat rice, I almost did The buko halo was not on the menu, but I already looked up the menu at their main branch so I asked for it. It was gigantic in size, but I was able to finish it and slurp everything. Maybe I was really hungry that time. It's worth it I would have loved to try more but I'm afraid my tummy can't handle it during the flight. The service is great, except on that woman on the cashier who looked grumpy and was not polite to answer. I think she's the manager. I am seated outside to feel more of the barrio style with wooden tables and seats even though it's raining. But they have a large indoor with tables and chairs. I think the smaller one was a function room. Try this too before going back or coming from the airport!