"Binggoy Remedios has plated Spanish-Filipino heritage paella in Boracay since 1998 — the island's warmest table for a celebration with friends."
About Dos Mestizos
Dos Mestizos is one of Boracay's longest-running serious kitchens, founded around 1998 by Jose Carlos 'Binggoy' Remedios and Jose Ramon Nieto — two mestizos of Spanish-Filipino descent. The menu is built from Binggoy's own heirloom Filipino-Castilian recipes, and after more than 25 years it remains an island institution.
It began as little more than a nipa hut at Station Three; in December 2020 Binggoy rebuilt the restaurant at Station One, near the five-star resorts, with a brand-new kitchen.
The Kitchen
Paella is the headline. The kitchen turns out a Valenciana of mixed meat and seafood, a squid-ink Paella Negra, plus chicken, seafood and vegetable versions — cooked, unusually, with Japanese short-grain rice that gives the dish a pleasant bite, finished with smoked paprika. Around the paella sit Spanish tapas such as gambas al ajillo and salpicao de vaca.
Paellas run roughly ₱1,150 to ₱3,990 and feed two to four, so this is food built for sharing.
The Room
The Station One room is relaxed and warm rather than formal — wood, easy lighting and an unhurried island pace. It fills with groups and families, and the staff treat regulars like old friends, which is much of the appeal.
Best for a Group Dinner
Paellas cooked to order for two to four, generous tapas and a convivial room make Dos Mestizos a natural for a celebration with friends or family. Order a couple of paellas for the table, a spread of tapas to start, and settle in — the kitchen is in no hurry and neither should you be.
Not for
Not for solo diners or anyone in a hurry: the paellas are cooked to order for sharing and take 30-plus minutes to arrive.
Frequently Asked
Who owns Dos Mestizos in Boracay?
Dos Mestizos was founded around 1998 by Jose Carlos 'Binggoy' Remedios and Jose Ramon Nieto, two mestizos of Spanish-Filipino descent. Binggoy's heirloom recipes still drive the menu.
What is Dos Mestizos famous for?
Its Spanish-Filipino heritage paella — Valenciana, squid-ink Negra, chicken, seafood and vegetable — cooked with Japanese short-grain rice, plus tapas like gambas al ajillo.
How much is paella at Dos Mestizos?
Paellas run roughly ₱1,150 to ₱3,990 depending on type and size, and serve two to four people. Tapas start from about ₱305.
Where is Dos Mestizos located in Boracay?
Since December 2020 it has been at Station One in Balabag, near the island's five-star resorts, after moving from its original Station Three site.
Do I need a reservation at Dos Mestizos?
Walk-ins are welcome, but paellas are cooked to order and take time, so it's worth calling ahead for groups or larger paellas.
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Practical Information
AddressStation 1, Balabag, Boracay
NeighbourhoodStation One
CuisineSpanish-Filipino
PricePaellas ₱1,150–3,990 (serve two to four); tapas from about ₱305.
Dress CodeCasual
SeatingIndoor dining room and terrace
ReservationRecommended for groups
