El Nido, Palawan

Tales of the Islands

Name: Tales of the Islands
Address: El Nido, Palawan, PH
Price range: ₱330–₱695

Coffee
Pastries
Specialty coffe

Hours: Every day08:00–14:30, 16:00–22:30
Facilities: Wi-Fi · Power outlets
Prices: ₱330–₱695≈ €4.5–€9.6
Contact: @talesoftheislands_elnido

In their own words — from their Instagram

Cafe • Fresh food • Pastries • Local coffee • Warm Filipino hospitality. Visit us on Serena Street, El Nido Town.

Available from 8:00am - 5:00pm
GREEK YOGURT BOWL made in-house with fresh fruit, granola, and mint See on the menu Vegetarian	₱495
OVERNIGHT OATS made with plant-based milk, Greek yogurt, nuts and seeds See on the menu Vegetarian Options (price not shown): banana-peanut butter, cinnamon apple	₱330
SMOOTHIE BOWL topped with nuts and seeds See on the menu Vegetarian Options (price not shown): Harmony - strawberry and banana, Mabuhay - banana, pineapple, and peanut, Choco Bliss - pure tablea (cacao tablets), pineapple, and banana	₱420
Available from 8:00am - 2:00pm
HOMEMADE DOUGH WAFFLES made with yeasted dough instead of batter, coated with caramelized sugar See on the menu Vegetarian Options (price not shown): Fresh mango and toasted cashews drizzled with mango compote and cashew butter, Homemade chocolate sauce with toasted almonds and white chocolate shavings, Cinnamon apple pie filling with cream	₱520
TALES BREAKFAST PLATTER Scrambled eggs, stir-fried local spinach, wood-ear mushroom, yogurt-mint and beetroot-hummus sauce, side salad with apple cider vinaigrette, fruits, and homemade sourdough bread. See on the menu Vegetarian	₱520
BREAKFAST WRAP Scrambled eggs, smoked tofu, sauteed tomatoes, olives, capers, harissa, soy mirin ginger sauce in an annatto seed wrap with a side of fruits. See on the menu Vegetarian	₱490
BRIOCHE FRENCH TOAST We soak our homemade brioche in a rich custard mixture before pan-cooking and topping it with fresh mango, caramelized banana, and a drizzle of sweet strawberry sauce. See on the menu Vegetarian	₱520

Salads and Starters

CEVICHE TWO-WAYS Also known as kinilaw in the Philippines. We brine and cure our fish then torch it. Mixed with onion, mango, cucumber, and bell pepper in a sauce of citrus, coconut milk, and ginger. See on the menu	₱550
PAPAYA SALAD A punchy Southeast Asian classic - shredded papaya, carrots, green beans, tomatoes, peanuts, and dried anchovies are drenched in a tangy dressing of fish sauce, lime, and sugar. To finish it off, we top it with crispy chicken skin. See on the menu Options (price not shown): mild, spicy	₱450
BEETROOT SALAD Beetroot with zesty orange slices, juicy pear, crunchy walnuts, and balsamic glaze, all topped with a crumble of tangy feta. See on the menu Vegetarian	₱495

Sandwich & Burgers

RED BEAN BURGER We flavor our red bean patty with adobo chipotle, feta, onions, garlic and topped with melted cheese and tangy pickled red cabbage. All nestled on a homemade burger bun spread with harissa mayo. Served with a side of crispy homemade potato chips. See on the menu Vegetarian	₱550
BEEF RENDANG BURGER Shredded beef slow-simmered in a mixture of aromatics and coconut milk to make a rich dry curry that is nestled on a homemade bun and topped with melted cheese, pickled red cabbage in-house curry mayo. Served with sweet potato chips. See on the menu	₱570
CHICKEN ADOBO BANH MI Our homemade Vietnamese baguette is filled with shredded chicken adobo, harissa sauce, fresh coriander leaves, fried plantains, and pickled carrot and radish. Served with our in-house sweet potato chips. See on the menu	₱480

Pasta

BEEF CALDERETA PASTA Caldereta is traditionally a beef stew with tomato sauce, liver paté, carrot, bell pepper and potato. We turned this Filipino recipe into a thick sauce of tender shredded beef covering a plate of penne pasta. Served with a slice of sourdough. See on the menu	₱580
RED CURRY SEAFOOD PASTA Squid, shellfish, prawns, and seasonal fish are cooked in a punchy red curry and tossed with long-pasta. Served with a slice of homemade bread. See on the menu	₱580
ROASTED CHICKEN AND ORZO BOWL Orzo tossed with cucumber, cherry tomatoes, charred corn, red onion, and Italian dressing & topped with roasted chicken, eggplant, feta and mixed nuts. Replace chicken with falafel for a vegan option. See on the menu	₱520

Rice Bowls

CHICKEN TERIYAKI with TURMERIC RICE Chicken teriyaki paired with sauteed green beans and mixed vegetables, pickled red cabbage, sitting on top of warm turmeric rice. See on the menu	₱495
TANIGUE with COCONUT RICE Tanigue, or Spanish Mackerel, is glazed with tamarind dressing, paired with pickled red cabbage, honey-glazed carrots, and Asian salad laid on top of creamy coconut rice. See on the menu	₱495
GARLIC SHRIMP with COCONUT RICE Warm coconut rice and shrimp garnished with greens, charred corn, pickled cucumber, and tangy pineapple salsa. See on the menu	₱495

Main Dishes

SEAFOOD ADLAI RISOTTO Adlai is a Filipino heritage grain similar to pearl barley. We mix this with a rich prawn bisque for a creamy risotto full of, squid, mussels, and seasonal fish. See on the menu	₱595
CHICKEN and MUSHROOM RISOTTO Roasted chicken thigh sits on top of a bed of creamy mushroom risotto and a mix of sauteed and pickled vegetables. See on the menu	₱695
BEETROOT HUMMUS PLATTER A great starter for sharing! Crispy falafel, roasted beetroot, smoked tofu, harissa chickpeas, and sourdough sits on a bed of beetroot hummus. See on the menu Vegetarian	₱595

Create-Your-Own Menu

BOWL See on the menu Options (price not shown): Quinoa, Adlai, Orzo	₱450
WRAP See on the menu Options (price not shown): Regular Flour Wrap, Annatto Wrap	₱385

Specialty Coffee

Pour Over Good for 2 Cups
ESPRESSO See on the menu Vegan	₱130
AMERICANO See on the menu Vegan	₱160
LATTE See on the menu	₱180
CAPPUCCINO See on the menu	₱180
FLAT WHITE See on the menu	₱190
COLD BREW See on the menu Vegan	₱190
SPANISH LATTE See on the menu	₱205
Daily Driver See on the menu Vegan	₱205
Specialty Beans (Ask for Cost) See on the menu Vegan	—
AFFOGATO See on the menu	₱205
CAFE MOCHA See on the menu	₱205
ICE BLENDED MOCHA See on the menu	₱220
MATCHA LATTE See on the menu	₱205
ICE BLENDED MATCHA See on the menu	₱220
MALINDI ICE BLEND See on the menu	₱220
HOT SIKWATE Traditional Filipino hot chocolate made from pure tablea (cacao tablets) See on the menu	₱205
DAILY DRIVER BEANS 200g See on the menu Other	₱650
SINGLE ORIGIN FILIPINO BEANS Ask for Price See on the menu Other	—

Soda and Water

COKE See on the menu	₱100
COKE ZERO See on the menu	₱100
TONIC See on the menu	₱100
SODA WATER See on the menu	₱100
BOTTLED WATER See on the menu	₱100

Beer

SAN MIGUEL PILSEN See on the menu	₱120
SAN MIGUEL LIGHT See on the menu	₱120
RED HORSE See on the menu	₱120
CAÑA CADLAO IPA 200ml No2 Cadlao IPA by Boodmo Beer, brewed in El Nido. Light caramel-brown, mild bitter and woodsy, grapefruit, mango and passion fruit notes. Alcohol content 5.5%. See on the menu	₱180

Cocktails

PHỞ COCKTAIL The aromatics of phở mixed with vodka and soda. We put a splash of soy sauce and one drop of tabasco to give it a kick. Low on sugar, big on spices. See on the menu	₱450
COCO TROPICALE Like a piña colada, but not. Try it out! See on the menu	₱450
FROZEN MARGARITA A classic frozen margarita with a sweet citrus salt. See on the menu	₱450
ESPRESSO MARTINI A delicious pick-me-up made with locally roasted coffee. See on the menu	₱450
APEROL SPRITZ See on the menu Options (price not shown): Classic, Frozen	₱450
PEA FLOWER PUNCH A punchy purple pea flower concoction with vodka and Aperol. See on the menu	₱450
WHISKY SMASH COCKTAIL Ireland in the tropics - Jameson mixed with cucumber and calamansi. See on the menu	₱450
RED/WHITE FALL SANGRIA Red or white wine infused with apple cider, pho syrup, pear and orange slices. A blend of fruity flavors and spices in a glass. See on the menu Options (price not shown): Red, White	₱450

Specialty Drinks

Calamansi Fusion Calamansi is a well-loved local lime.
MANGO STRAWBERRY YOGURT DRINK See on the menu	₱220
Strawberry See on the menu	₱220
Cucumber-Ginger See on the menu	₱195
Butterfly Peach See on the menu	₱195
Fruit Smoothies *contain milk and yogurt
Watermelon Yogurt See on the menu Contains: milk	₱220
Pineapple Calamansi See on the menu Contains: milk	₱195
Choose a fruit See on the menu Contains: milk Options (price not shown): mango, banana, strawberry, pineapple, papaya	₱195

Mixed Drinks

RUM AND COKE See on the menu	₱350
GIN AND TONIC See on the menu	₱350
VODKA TONIC See on the menu	₱350
VODKA SODA See on the menu	₱350
JAMESON SODA See on the menu	₱350

Wine

WHITE WINE See on the menu	₱380 / glassGlass ₱1,800 / bottleBottle
RED WINE See on the menu	₱380 / glassGlass ₱1,800 / bottleBottle
SPARKLING WINE See on the menu	₱2,050 / bottleBottle
DESSERT WINE See on the menu	₱1,900 / bottleBottle