Reviews Rufo's Famous Restaurant Systems, Inc.

Rufo's--a classic tapa or silog haven.

This branch was originally along Salamamca Street when it started back in the day. A place that I would frequently hang-out a lot at after school, since school was just across the street from it. Now the times have obviously changed and so has Rufo's.

Obviously, we cannot admit that Rufo's has levelled- up over the years. Air-con, more seating, more menu items. That's all good, thanks to a former classmate of mine who has bought Rufo's from it's original owner. The classic tapa however, it's a different story. There is inconsistency during my visits, and I much preferred it back in the day. Don't get me wrong, it's still good, but not amazing.

Since my recent move to the Makati office, I made it a point to go to Rufo's in Poblacion since it's been years since my last visit. Through a food app, I also booked myself a wonderful 50% discount.

Instead of having their tapa, I opted to give the Sizzling T-Bone Steak a try. Let's keep in mind that we aren't talking about gourmet steak. With that said, it was pretty good and tender. Some sizzling steaks that I have had are other restos can be awefully chewy and tough, leading to my jaws being in pain. Who wants pain after a meal right?! One should feel satisfied after a meal. The gravy that it was drowned in was yummy, that I ate it like soup and had to ask for more when I ordered my extra rice. 😀 I also cleaned the T-bone off as best as I could. Really yummy!

Food: 4.0 - Good, yummy, rice may need a bit of consistency.

Price: 4.0 - Even without the discount, the prices are fairly doable.

Service: 3.5 - Even if there were only 2 tables occupied in the early morning, it sometimes took a while for servers to notice that they were being called. The food was served quite quick.

Ambience: 4.0 - There are chairs, in and out. Nice and cool inside.

I might admit that the T-bone has become my fave dish. I should eat it again. Hoping that it will stay the same yummy consistency. 😜

Been here several times as it is very close to my condo, Service is good and food is average reasonably priced, the place is a bit old need a bit of renovation.

We ordered the Rufo's special meals with my sissy. Love the pork chops and T-bone. At that place is also home cooked meals like sinigang. They are called cooking ng ina mo. Staff was very friendly. But we ended up having a stiff neck because their television is too high for us to see.

There was a time when I lived on Rufo's Tapa delivery. It is one of those beef dishes that you feel so comfortable with that it doesn't matter how many times in a week you eat it. Their simple tokwa dish is also something worth ordering. Most of their stuff is good with beer, no wonder people come here to drink and eat - even during work lunch. Not a good example, but I've seen it. :D

Never thought I'd get hooked on a local fast food but three times here in a week? Yes the Tapa is a legend, but their other offerings are all worth a try. Bulalo with the marrow, even though small, is a steal at less than Php200. What gets me every time is the Danggit Meal. Add egg and it's pricey, yet it's still so worth it, almost always I order extra garlic rice. Darn, even the leche flan is worth a mention.

This Rufo's Famous Tapa branch is nice and spacious. I usually hang out here with friends as their food is really good and so much easy on the budget. Their tapas are really flavorful and delicious that I usually order a second helping. Any dish is a good dish as long as it comes with their famous tapa.

When you say RUFO'S, what immediately comes into everyone's minds is their so-called "famous" tapa. Last Sunday, after hearing mass, we went to Rufo's to eat brunch. It isn't my first time to eat there but never have I tried their Tapsilog ever since despite the large phrase 'famous tapa' on their name, so I thought of ordering it. When it was finally served at our table, what caught my attention was the heart-shaped sunny-side up egg. It was so cool that I hesitated to eat it at first but the tapa was also so tasty that I didn't have a choice but to finish the whole plate.

Thanks to Rufo's Famous Tapa for the sumptuous meals my friends and I had earlier.

I am now reminiscing my college days when my classmates and I enjoyed the many "silog" meals at the Intramuros hole in the wall eateries.

But this time, its a homecoming treat to a past where I had to struggle quite a bit in order to pass an Engineering course at the Mapua Institute of Technology.

The days were never complete without the many "silogs" choices (Tapsilog, tocilog, porksilog, chicksilog, hotsilog, longsilog, etc.)

Rufo's Famous Tapa has also extended their menu by introducing "Fil-Am" fusion foods as well.....so expect burgers and spaghettis on your Rufo's Famous Tapa visit.

We were there just yesterday at their A. Venue Mall, Makati Avenue branch which just opened last March 1, and oh Wow!!!!...They really deserve the "famous" not only in their tapa but also in their other dishes!

Loved it!!!!

Rufo's Kalayaan Ave. has moved to Rufo's A.Venue.

It seems they are getting some negative reactions from hoards of people thinking that there is no longer a Rufo's Makati at all after the closing of Kalayaan.

It needs to be clear that they never closed. They only transferred to a better location in Makati. They transferred the same day they closed. The same minute actually.

The famous tapsilog is not the only dish you'll find at Rufo's Famous Tapa. I'm so sure you are all familiar with the dishes below so I won't spell them out anymore. The meals are pure Filipino cuisine made more popular by the Rufo's branding. From the hole in the wall origins, Rufo's has indeed made a mark throughout the years and I'm betting it will forever be a part of our Pinoy dining history. Menus may change, improved or new recipes added, people will continue to crave for more of their favorite Pinoy dishes, over a glass of ice tea, cola or beer.

You will love the "tokwa't baboy" (fried tofu and pork) that goes well with any beer. It is a treat that you can enjoy all throughout the night.

Rufo's Famous Tapa is here to stay and grow further in number.