Ugat Bold flavors. Deep roots. Where Filipino history meets the modern plate.

Chef Cheska's out in Bacolod this week, poking around Baramundi Farm for next month's menu. This is how Filipino fusion ...
20/08/2026

Chef Cheska's out in Bacolod this week, poking around Baramundi Farm for next month's menu.

This is how Filipino fusion in El Nido actually gets made. We'll show you what she found soon πŸ‘€

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7:00AM - 12:00MN
Serving Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner





This is Jeyson. He remembers your order, your face, and probably your kids' names by your second visit. That's just how ...
17/08/2026

This is Jeyson. He remembers your order, your face, and probably your kids' names by your second visit. That's just how he rolls at our restaurant in El Nido. Thanks for being you, Jeyson πŸ™πŸ½

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Open everyday
7:00AM - 12:00MN
Serving Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner





This is what happens before your food gets to the table. Some chaos, some plating perfectionism, a lot of Tagalog being ...
15/08/2026

This is what happens before your food gets to the table. Some chaos, some plating perfectionism, a lot of Tagalog being yelled across the kitchen.

Welcome behind the scenes at Ugat Filipino Kitchen, El Nido. 🀎

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Open everyday
7:00AM - 12:00MN
Serving Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner





Bring your crew and dig into the ultimate boodle fight at Ugat! πŸ‡΅πŸ‡­ 🍚 Experience authentic Filipino flavors at your favor...
12/08/2026

Bring your crew and dig into the ultimate boodle fight at Ugat! πŸ‡΅πŸ‡­ 🍚 Experience authentic Filipino flavors at your favorite Filipino restaurant in El Nido.

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Open everyday
7:00AM - 12:00MN
Serving Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner





10/08/2026

New hire, day one: β€œlet me help with that.” He did not help. πŸ˜‚

Anyway, this is basically our whole vibe here, just another day of El Nido dining at Ugat.

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Open everyday
7:00AM - 12:00MN
Serving Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner





Ok this one's easy. We're giving away a β‚±4,000 dinner at Ugat El Nido πŸŽ‰1. Follow us on all our socials2. Like this post3...
07/08/2026

Ok this one's easy. We're giving away a β‚±4,000 dinner at Ugat El Nido πŸŽ‰

1. Follow us on all our socials
2. Like this post
3. Comment who you'd bring and why
4. Tag 2 friends

Bonus points if your answer makes us laugh or tear up a little.

Entries close Aug 17, 12PM.
Winner announced that night, 7:30PM, on our page.

(WINNER ANNOUNCED)

Good luck to everyone!





Ask any Filipino about their favorite food memory and lechon comes up in the first ten seconds. Whole roasted pig, crack...
05/08/2026

Ask any Filipino about their favorite food memory and lechon comes up in the first ten seconds. Whole roasted pig, crackling skin, the literal star of every fiesta table. It's less a dish, more an event.

Stories like this are why we opened a Filipino restaurant in El Nido in the first place. Come sit down and we'll tell you more. πŸ–

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Open everyday
7:00AM - 12:00MN
Serving Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner





02/08/2026

Before that oyster hits your plate, it starts here, Barangay Punta Taytay, Bacolod. We went to meet the people who actually harvest them, because that’s just how we do things at Ugat, our Filipino restaurant in El Nido. πŸ¦ͺ

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Open everyday
7:00AM - 12:00MN
Serving Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner





Behind the scenes, we’re a tight-knit team that works together like a family, each of us playing a part in creating a sp...
30/07/2026

Behind the scenes, we’re a tight-knit team that works together like a family, each of us playing a part in creating a space that feels like home for you too. It’s this connection and care that defines us as the best Filipino restaurant in El Nido. πŸ‡΅πŸ‡­

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Open everyday
7:00AM - 12:00MN
Serving Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner





Our Inasal Prawns feature prawns marinated in our signature inasal blend, served with inasal liwet and jasmine rice for ...
28/07/2026

Our Inasal Prawns feature prawns marinated in our signature inasal blend, served with inasal liwet and jasmine rice for a flavorful, well-balanced plate. A celebration of Filipino heritage food with bold island character. 🀎

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Open everyday
7:00AM - 12:00MN
Serving Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner





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Calle Hama
El Nido
5313

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 12am
Tuesday 7am - 12am
Wednesday 7am - 12am
Thursday 7am - 12am
Friday 7am - 12am
Saturday 7am - 12am
Sunday 7am - 12am

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