I guess it’s time to review a restaurant again. This time, I’m reviewing Mooon Cafe located at Abreeza Mall, Davao City. This is the first Mooon Cafe in Davao or Region XI I guess. Their food and place are interesting, Mexican-inspired. It would be nicer if they have Mariachis inside the store playing Mexican instrumental songs (More beer please! Hehe). So here goes!

Food

Since I love Mexican food, first look on their menu made my mouth watering. It is tasty and worth it. I didn’t expect their serving was more than enough for one person. Surely you’ll come back for more.

Place

It is Mexican-inspired from tiles to roof and chairs to utensils. It’s like dining in Mexico for few minutes. Space is just enough for you to pass in between tables and chairs. They also have tables outside the place (extended) and also if you wanted fresh air, you can also dine on their terrace (as Abreeza has that on all restaurants I guess).

Comfort room is very spacious. Not that comforting as I’ve expected but its clean enough. Wash area also is kind of cool, pretty unique.

Staff

I think this the only thing in the restaurant that isn’t Mexican-inspired. It’ll be more interesting if they are wearing Mexican-style costumes. But they are cool and serves well, friendly and professional. Good job!

Prices (I know you’ve been waiting for this. Hihi)

This is not the whole menu, they have more when ordering.

  • Appeteasers
    • Gambas Ala Luna P178 – Sauteed shrimps in margarine and garlic with paprika, cayenne, bread crumbs. Garnished with parsley. 
    • Gambas Al Ajillo P160 – Sauteed shrimps in olive oil with garlic, paprika, cayenne, hot chili and tomato.
    • Pork Sisig P159 – Chopped pork mask and pork liver sauteed with onion, chili hot sauce, calamansi juice. Topped with cheese, mayonnaise (interesting) and fresh eggs, served in a sizzling plate.
    • Calamares Fritos P165 – Deep fry buttered squid rings served with mayonnaise.
    • Beef Salpicao P210 – Sauteed beef with red and green pepper, jalapeño chili, mushroom, celery and red wine gravy sauce.
    • Crispy Chili Squid P145 – Crispy fried squid head glazed with sweet chili sauce, topped with chopped parsley.
    • Garlicky Mushroom P98 – Button mushroom sauteed with chopped garlic.
    • Tocino Strips P88 – Mouth-watering marinated pork strips and onion rings. Served with vinegar, garlic dip.
    • Tapa Strips P95 – Marinated beef strips with onion rings and garlic dip.
  • Fresh Salad
    • Ensalada Mexicano P120 – Bed of lettuce with corn tortilla topped with salsa fresca, cucumber, mandarin orange and sour cream. Sprinkled with chili powder.
    • Lettuce Salad P99 – Iceberg lettuce topped with tomatoes and white onions.
    • Fajita Salad P120 – Your choice of grilled marinated chicken or beef topped with bell peppers.
    • Grilled Chicken Salad P130 – Mixed green salad tossed in honey mustard dressing, topped with shaved grilled chicken, mandarin oranges, toasted cashew nuts, julliene jicamas, tomatoes and raisins.
  • From The Steaming Pot
    • Pumpkin Soup P58 – Creamy pumpkin soup blended to a distinct flavor.
    • Sopa Con Papas P58 – Creamy potato soup with roasted peppers and sweet corn.
    • Molo Soup P58 – Seasoned chicken broth with molo dumpling, chicken flakes and shrimps. Splashed with fried garlic and spring onions.
  • Mexican Moon
    • Chimichanga P98 – Our all-time favorite. Crispy flour tortilla filled with tender, mild-spiced beef, cheezee, sour cream and salsa rojo. Garnished with iceberg lettuce.
    • Quesadilla Uno P130 – Toasted tortilla with sauteed onion, chili, paprika, salsa rojo and cheese, served with sour cream.
    • Quesadilla Veracruz P175 – Toasted tortilla filled with sauteed shrimps, salsa, fresca and cheese. Served with sour cream.
    • Beef Burito P98 – Rolled tortilla with beef fillings, lettuce, salsa rojo, refried beans and cheese. Served with sour cream.
    • Campesinos P130 – Crispy tortilla chips layered with cheese and tender beef fillings, topped with melted cheese.
    • Nacho de Salsa P100 – Crispy corn tortilla served with salsa rojo, salsa fresca and sour cream.
    • Nacho Spinners P175 – Crispy corn tortilla served with six salsas: salsa rojo, salsa fresca, salsa verde, scorched chili salsa, tropical fruit salsa and sour cream.
    • Beef Taco P100 – Beef fillings and corn tortillas with cheezee, salsa rojo, lettuce and sour cream.
    • Fish Taco P130 – Fish fillings, cheezee, salsa rojo, lettuce and sour cream.
    • Burrito Pescada P118 – Rolled corn tortilla with fried fish fillet, lettuce, cheese and sour cream.
    • Campesinos Jalapeño P150 – Crispy corn tortillas with beef filling seasoned with chili powder, paprika, cheese and jalapeño.
    • Chicken Flautas P139 – Crispy fried rolled corn tortilla filled with seasoned chicken breast and topped with salsa rojo, salsa fresca and sour cream. Topped with cheddar cheese.
    • Tostaditas P130 – Mini corn tortillas fried until crispy, topped with shredded meat, refried beans, salsa, sour cream and cheese.


  • Pizza (10″ Small 1 to 3 persons/12″ Big 4 to 6 persons)
    • Jalapeño Diablo P159/P279 – Jalapeño chillies, beef and tomatoes, chorizo, mozzarella cheddar cheese. A pizza with a kick.
    • Quatro Quezo P210/P345 – Combination of cheddar cheese, edam, mozzarella and kesong puti.
    • Pizza Classico P180/P315 – Classic combination of beef salami, fresh tomato, onions, green bell pepper, mushroom, black olives and topped with mozzarella cheese and herbs.
    • Pizza Margharitta P149/P270 – A distinct flavored pizza with sliced tomato, fresh basil leaves, olive oil topped with mozzarella cheese and herbs.
    • Gardenia P189/P310 – A perfect vegetarian treat. Topped with tomatoes, onions, eggplant, green bell peppers, olives, pineapple tidbits and button mushrooms, lettuce, mozzarella cheese. Served with thousand islands dressing on the side.
    • Karnes P180/P295 – Assorted cold cuts of beef salami, Italian sausage, ham, bacon slices, onions and green olives, topped with mozzarella cheese and herbs.
    • Bacon and Mushroom P160/P280 – A duet of bacon and button mushrooms, combined with mozzarella cheese and herbs.
    • Pizza Pilipino P170/P320 – Our creation of Spanish sardines, chorizo, mozzarella cheese, topped with kesong puti and herbs.
    • Ham and Pineapple P150/P250 – Hawaiian special with sliced ham, pineapple tidbits, mozzarella cheese and herbs.

 

  • Pork, Beef and Chicken
    • Moon Steak P185 – Sizzling pork steak topped with gravy sauce, served with rice and vegetables.
    • Beef Tips P200 – Sauteed beef strips with onion rings and gravy sauce. With rice.
    • Chicken Mozzarella Melt P175 – Fried chicken breast sprinkled with mozzarella cheese, sauteed chopped tomatoes, served with rice.
    • Pork Belly P155 – Grilled marinated pork belly with buttered vegetables, rice and native sauce.
    • Pork Chops P168 – Grilled tender pork chops. Sidings: Buttered vegetables, rice and native sauce.
    • Peppered Beef P220 – Beef strips with green and red pepper and ginger. Served with rice.
    • Mexican Baby Back Ribs P225 – 500 grams grilled succulent pork ribs marinated in herbs and served with garden vegetables and rice.
    • Six-Stick Pork Barbeque P150 – Six sticks of pork barbeque marinated on special sauce. Served with atchara and rice.
    • Steak Ala Pobre P330 – Grilled tenderloin topped with fried crispy garlic served with buttered vegetables, rice or mashed potato. Choice of mushroom or pepper sauce.
    • Lechon Kawali P189 – Crispy deep-fried pork belly. Served with native sauce.
    • Beef Stroganoff P210 – Beef sauteed in garlic and onion, with cream of mushroom sauce, and topped with pickled gherkins.
    • Tenderloin Steak P310 – Juicy beef tenderloin beef. Sidings: Buttered vegetables, mashed potato or rice. Choice of mushroom or pepper sauce.
    • Fillet Mignon P320 – Beef fillet wrapped with bacon and grilled to perfection, served with buttered vegetables, mashed potato or rice. Choice of mushroom or pepper sauce.
    • Rib-eye Steak P440 – Pan fried rib-eye steak served with buttered vegetables and rice or mashed potato.
    • Sizzling Chicken P155 – Crispy sizzling chicken topped with gravy sauce.
  • Fish
    • Fish Mozzarella Melt P210 – Fried fish fillet splashed with melted mozzarella cheese, sauteed chopped tomatoes, served with rice.
    • Blue Marlin P230 – Marinated blue marlin in adobo sauce topped with onion rings, served with garlic.
    • Tangigue Steak P220 – Grilled marinated Tangigue steak with buttered vegetables and rice. Choice of native sauce or lemon butter sauce.
    • Breaded Fish Fillet P210 – Breaded fish fillet with vegetables, rice and tartar sauce.
    • Tuna Belly P188 – Marinated in soy sauce, garlic and herbs, served with buttered vegetables and rice. Choice of native sauce or lemon butter sauce.
  • Sausage Meal
    • Frankfurter P149
    • Cheese Hungarian P170
    • Schublig P205
  • Pasta
    • Spaghetti ala Gambas P178 – Shrimps sauteed in oil, garlic, cayenne and paprika.
    • Pasta Mexicano P145 – Beef fillings, salsa rojo, lettuce, cheese and sour cream.
    • Spaghetti Bolognese P168 – Minced beef, garlic, onions, carrots, herbs, tomato sauce and simmered in red wine.
    • Pasta Carbonara P165 – Creamy white sauce with bacon and mushroom topped with parmesan cheese.
    • Spaghetti ala Mooon P148 – Sauteed chicken, shrimps, shitake mushroom, roasted peanut and oriental sauce.
  • Side Orders
    • Salsa Fresca P30 – Red and green tomatoes, onion, chili, calamansi juice and cilantro. Seasoned with chili powder and paprika.
    • Salsa Rojo P35 – A tangy salsa made from red and green pepper, tomatoes, onions, jalapeño chilies, spring onion and fresh cilantro leaves.
    • Sour Cream P30 – Fresh cream and milk with lemon juice and basil leaves.
    • Plain Rice P25
    • Garlic Rice P35

And many more from their menu. They also serve liquor, cocktail drinks etc (blowjob cocktail drink caught my eye LOL).

So over all experience is great and their food is great! I’d love to go back and eat more. See you there!

Marc

is a shy person, Musician for God, Gamer, Blogger, Chatter and Chubby, he is down to earth though. He doesn't like to go to places where it is too elegant and crowded for him. But in general, he's easy to get along with.

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