Coron Town is a culinary treasure trove where fresh Palawan seafood meets authentic Filipino home cooking. Unlike tourist destinations boasting specialized cuisine, Coron's magic lies in its fresh seafood and home-cooked meals served at affordable local eateries.
Must-Try Local Specialties:
Pork Sisig is Coron's standout dish—a mouthwatering meat dish of fried pig face and ears, crispy and savory. Lolo Nonoy's Food Station serves the best version, described as "f*cking delicious".
Lechon Kawali (pan-roasted pork belly) offers crispy, golden pork at Lolo Nonoy's, a staple home-cooked dish.
Fresh Kinilaw showcases Palawan's raw fish marinated in vinegar, calamansi, and chili—essential for seafood lovers.
Tagbanua Indigenous Dishes like linagpang na manok (chicken cooked in bamboo) represent Coron's indigenous Tagbanua culture.
Sinigang Tuna Belly and Crispy Pata at Lolo Nonoy's are local favorites.
Gambas (shrimp in garlic) delivers fresh seafood perfection.
Best Local Eateries:
Lolo Nonoy's Food Station is Coron's all-time favorite, located on the main thoroughfare of Coron Town Proper—impossible to miss. Budget-friendly dishes range ₱120–400, with authentic Filipino cuisine served immediately from a carinderia display. Nearly all customers are locals, ensuring authentic flavors.
Kawayanan Grill Station offers the best seafood and mango shakes.
Singuba Sa Balay features a Cordon Bleu-trained chef serving chicken adobo, tuna sisig, and mie goring (homemade noodles) at affordable prices.
Da Puno Restaurant excels with fresh fish, vegetarian, and vegan options.
Chicken Curry at Sea Dive Resort is highly recommended.
Price Guide:
- Lolo Nonoy's: ₱120–400 per dish
- Singuba Sa Balay: ₱200–500 per dish
- Carinderia meals: ~₱70 per meal
Walk Coron Town's food streets, taste authentic Filipino flavors, and savor fresh Palawan seafood at neighborhood prices.
