Calderon

Meilinda Liani

5.0

The unfortunate thing about Calderon is it’s right across a more publicized and swankier Spanish restaurant. It was deserted on a Saturday night which can put you off if you’re looking for a lively place. But that is a positive for me, as the place seems more private, unpretentious and cozier. We ordered the gambas, salpicao and calamares, and they were excellent. The Sangria was refreshing and surprisingly strong. Then we ordered a fish dish with verde sauce and that was equally yummy. I was surprised not a lot of people go here. With the website privilege, it is doubly worth it.

Devi Ka Sari

5.0

Found this place pricey BUT the taste is so much worth it. Though the serving for the both gambas and salpicao are quite small, the quality speaks for itself especially the salpicao. It has tenderloin pieces that’s marinated perfectly. Both gambas and salpicao has a lot of chopped garlic, never mind that I smelled like kitchen after eating because of all the garlic intake. The garlic is also loaded with garlic. Definitely going back for more.Continued post:Seldom I visit a restaurant twice or thrice in a row. And the 1st time I tried @calderontapas , I knew that I will definitely be back anytime soon. I fell in love with their #BeefSalpicao that’s very tender and tasty and garlicky, also their #Gambas which was as garlicky as well. On my next visit, I tried their #Lengua which was swimming in mushroom sauce (swimming in sauce is how I describe dishes that I love, not just in gravy or little sauce, but “SWIMMING” in lots of sauce. Hahaha), #CallosAlaMadrileña whose tripes were exquisitely tender, #DinamitaFritas which literally exploded in my mouth with greenchilis filled with Chistorea and cream cheeseand #MejillonesConSofrito (mussels in tomato-herb-garlic-olive oil sauce). All these dishes, I unregretfully ate with their #garlicrice which I also love. On my next visit, I will definitely try their famous #Paella. Price-wise, quite expensive, but once you try their dishes, you will know that every peso spent is definitely worth it. #whattoeatph #website #foodgasm #igfood #foodlover #foodtrip #foodstagram #yummyph #instafood #saansaph #spanishfood #salpicao #gambas #dynamite #lengua #callos #mejillones #garlicrice

Andrew Christian Rustandi

4.0

Although I am fairly new to Spanish cuisine, I can tell that their food is really good. website gave us complimentary beef salpicao which for me, was really really good. Their paella is alright but on the small side while other tapas were very good. Nice steal for their pitcher of sangria as well!

Auddity.cyl

5.0

Calderon has been our go-to for Spanish food, especially whenever my family and I have dinner in our grandmother's house. Oftentimes, someone picks up a tray or two of their paella, and all these years, they haven't failed us.Our favorites include the Paella Valencia, a seafood paella filled to the brim with rice and a medley of seafood— mussels and shrimp— plus veggies like peas, peppers and beans. Not a fan though of peas, so I always move those away. But I do like how the seafood is always well-cooked. Springy but not rubbery. The rice is flavorful, with touches of tomato and saffron to it, though I personally would like it tenfold if it had some socarrat (tutong) at the bottom for that crunch.The Truffle Paella is another crowd favorite. It's fragrant too, and you really get the Truffle flavors to go with the mushrooms and asparagus. Rice is soft, tasty and moist. Not dry, as all good paellas are.The Gambas on the other hand is sinfully divine. Delightfully oily and garlicky, the shrimps get most of the essence in its soft and tender meat. I love that it's always cooked just right, and seasoned properly so it isn't too salty nor is it bland. Plus, I often save the oily garlic stuff to add to my paella and dare I say, best combo ever?! 🤤🤤🤤

Nana Ramadhina

4.0

Ambience is good. Spanish sunny vibe. Food menu is also close to authentic Spanish cuisine. Food are delicious as well. I love paella negra. Food serving and billing takes time though. Nonetheless, will go back again with family.

Burcu Arman

4.0

Calderon is a great place in salcedo area. We tried several dishes and so far so good. Will try other dish next time.Beef salpicao - cooked just right and tastes great.Chorizo sisig - surprisingly good with crunchy bits.Gambas alAjillo - it says medium-sized suahe on the menu but it is actually small size shrimp. Taste is good.Pasta chorizo - is red-sauce based pasta with egg. Tastes great.

Noel Then Yun Sen

5.0

Been going here for quite some time. They have the best salpicao I’ve tasted so far. Liked their lengua as well. Will definitely come back for more.

Dinar Khansa S

5.0

Very good Spanish place! The garlic in Salpicao and Gambas was just right and not overpowering. The cheese in Pan Con Tomate was very flavorful and matched well with other two dishes.

Tracey

4.0

Generally the food is delicious, nothing to complain about. But the place is very old and the lighting is not that good. I hope they can do something with their interior

Carol Chan

5.0

Loved this place. Had a great dining experience!We ordered paella, patatas bravas, croquette, beef salpicao, and chorizo. My friends and I loved everything! The beef salpicao was so tender and melts in the mouth. We ordered the smallest size for paella and we weren't even able to finish it. We were 4. The croquette was crispy on the outside and soft on the inside.Recommended!