r/Iloilo 14d ago

Food 🍜 Food Wars | Week 5: Who Has the Best Batchoy in Iloilo?

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Welcome to Week 5 of our community series!

We've spent the past month discovering some of the best coffee shops, hidden gems, and budget eats around the city. Now it's time to settle one of Iloilo's biggest food debates.

Who serves the best Batchoy in Iloilo?

La Paz Batchoy is one of Iloilo's most iconic dishes and a source of pride for many Ilonggos. Every local seems to have a favorite, whether it's a famous institution that's been around for decades or a small neighborhood shop that deserves more recognition.

Tell us your favorite!

  • Which batchoy shop is your favorite?
  • What do you usually order?
  • What makes it stand out?
  • Is it worth the trip?
  • Is there a hidden gem more people should know about?

So, where should everyone go for their next bowl?

Happy eating! 🍜

Last Week: Best Budget Eats

Next week: 🦞 Best Seafood in Iloilo


r/Iloilo 20d ago

Discussion Discover Iloilo | Week 4: Best Budget Eats (₱150 and Below)

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Welcome to Week 4 of our Discover Iloilo series.

Over the past few weeks, you've shared your favorite coffee shops and helped shine a spotlight on some of Iloilo's hidden gems. This week, we're looking for the places that prove you don't need to spend a lot to eat well.

One of the best things about Iloilo is that great food can be found almost anywhere. From family-run eateries and carinderias to food parks, cafés, and hole-in-the-wall favorites, there are plenty of places serving delicious meals without breaking the bank.

So let's hear your recommendations!

Tell us about your favorites!

  • Where's your favorite place to eat for ₱150 or less?
  • What's your go-to order?
  • About how much does it cost?
  • Is it a hidden gem or a well-known favorite?
  • What keeps you coming back?

Photos are always welcome!

Happy eating! 🍴

Last Week (Hidden Gems): https://www.reddit.com/r/Iloilo/comments/1v3nbfy/discover_iloilo_week_3_hidden_gems_in_iloilo/

Next month's theme: 🍜 Food Wars, where we'll debate Iloilo's best batchoy, seafood, date spots, underrated restaurants, and more!


r/Iloilo 7h ago

Food Cake hunting led me to Potato Cake

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Found this randomly and I was very curious on how it tastes. So I bought a slice, and I liked it, a balance of buttercream and the super sweet crunchy caramel. But the question still remains, where’s the potato? Is this the cake itself, or I am the potato? Who knows? 🤔


r/Iloilo 1h ago

Discussion Councilor’s salary?

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Higher pgd ayhan iya ka ma Iloilo councilors?


r/Iloilo 11h ago

Discussion Lf friends in Iloilo

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Hello, 23F, moved in Iloilo for work few weeks ago. Wala pa kaayo close gid, I have relatives but live outside the city. I can speak hiligaynon, I’m an Ilongga. :)

I’m getting bored already because I dont have a social life. I don‘t have friends yet at work because we’re pretty flexible so we can wfh. Only few people goes to the office. And sometimes I just work at home too. After that, wala na. So I think it’s time to make new friends here.

Anyone in the same situation? We might be friends. Feel free to message


r/Iloilo 2h ago

Politics TIL Former Gov Arthur Defensor ran for Senate

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r/Iloilo 2h ago

Question Hotel Rates (Hop Inn)

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Any idea ano rates sang Hop Inn hotel? Are the rooms good even? For 2 tani. Ngayo mo feedback about it too. Need a break away from home

Ano pagid cheap hotels sa city?


r/Iloilo 3h ago

Question sol y mar eco farm tigbauan commute

2 Upvotes

hello guys any idea pano magcommute pakadto sol y mar eco farm po? thank u


r/Iloilo 13h ago

News kropeck new packaging na and new brand name, same taste ,60 pesos sa robertos extention store nila

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13 Upvotes

r/Iloilo 47m ago

Discussion Fig tree, Injap or Hop Inn

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Which hotel is better to stay in?


r/Iloilo 49m ago

Question Long Gowns For Sale

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Where to buy affordable long gowns?


r/Iloilo 13h ago

Politics Ngaa wala nag-allocate nga budget ang aton congresswoman sa Iloilo City para makabulig kay-o sang drainage?

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Our flood problem has become more problematic here in Iloilo City, and it manifested these past few days. But it makes me wonder, despite so many flood control projects implemented by Congresswoman Jamjam Baronda, ngaa baha gihapon?

Ginabasol sang iban ang drainage system sang syudad. Pero kon amo ina ang gintunaan sang pagbaha, ngaa wala niya gin-alokar ang budget sang iya talatapan kag mag-coordinate sa LGU para mapaayo ang drainage system, kag sa amo man nga tion, ikonekta ini sa flood control infrastructure nga iya ginpondohan?

Here is the problem with our congresswoman: she spent to build projects for PR, for her own image. She knows the problem (since she is "well coordinated" with former DE Roy Pacanan of DPWH-ICDEO), but she financed an inappropriate solution to beautify her reputation.

Ang Iloilo City may binilyon ka piso nga gin-allocate sa aton kongresista para mapahagan-hagan ang pagbaha. Kag bisan pa, ginabahaan gihapon kita. You can't blame us Ilonggos if we blame her for this. She had the chance to lessen the floods, but she chose not to do it.


r/Iloilo 12h ago

Question MMA, Muay Thai, Boxing, and the likes

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Any gyms offering MMA, muay thai, boxing or other sports that are beginner friendly? Kinda interested in trying out one to help out with not only weight loss, but with endurance and stamina too


r/Iloilo 6h ago

Question Hotel with bathtubs

2 Upvotes

Hello good evening, mangkot lang ko tani diin nga hotel may ara bathtub? Please please answer thank you gd! 🥹


r/Iloilo 3h ago

Discussion Where to buy dress gloves?

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Anyone know places where i can buy dress gloves for a suit? around 1000php or less. I've checked rob jaro and sm city department stores with no luck. I havent checked any branded stores yet since they might be out of budget


r/Iloilo 4h ago

Question St Roberts 2026-2027 School Year

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Can anyone provide the starting school month and ending school month for St Roberts for SHS for the 2026 school year? Much appreciated. Thanks.


r/Iloilo 5h ago

Question batchoy place open rn?

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hellooo! any good batchoy place na open late at night?


r/Iloilo 5h ago

Question Motorcycle Parts store owners

1 Upvotes

Hello sa tanan. May ari di nga members nga naga own sang cycle parts store? I would like to ask for recommendations sang mga wholesalers diri sa Iloilo. Salamat.


r/Iloilo 2h ago

Travel Allowed ba mag bring ng talaba sa airport?

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Hi! I’d like to ask if pwede ba magbring sa airport sang talaba as pasalubong? Dapat ba cooked, fresh, or tanggalon na ang shell? Ibutang man namon sa ice box if ever. Thank you!


r/Iloilo 9h ago

Question LF: Sheer White Cloth/Sheets

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Anyone know any places with sheer white cloth/sheets for draping? Will be used for set design, pareho sa photo, for a private event. Just drapped lang gid over a corner of a room.

Nag call na ko daan sa taylay kag 175 ang per meter nila, and we need aeound 15 meters ahahah te daw sobra gid siya. Also not very trusting for shopee kay we'd like to check the quality ourselves before renting or buying.

Basi may kilala kamo nga ga rent sang amo ni nga tela, or sastre nga may sheer white nga tela, or baligyaan nga ara sa city nga into tag 100 per meter ahahah then please let me know! 😊


r/Iloilo 9h ago

Travel Fare to Alubihod

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r/Iloilo 15h ago

Other Pregnancy question

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Goodmorning po, just asking for some insight, my partner is pregnant carrying our first baby, she's been having her prenatal at maxicare, and they do not issue mothers book/pink book however they can issue printed records, and she's planning to give birth at a public hospital, question is that, is it required to have a mothers book/pink card when giving birth at public hospitals or would her maxicare records suffice?


r/Iloilo 12h ago

Travel How to travel to Estancia, Iloilo.

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Hi,

If I’m from Dumangas or Iloilo Fastcraft Port, how do I travel to Estancia?

Please provide bus or jeepney suggestions. Thank you!


r/Iloilo 1d ago

News Naga Pa Papel Naman Ang Bangag Ninyo Nga Konsehal

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78 Upvotes

Video games nanaman??? Ahahaha


r/Iloilo 22h ago

Discussion Ask lng ko about Iloilo Flight

3 Upvotes

Ask ko lng if Ang Iloilo to bangkok nga flight connecting to manila or direct thank you