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<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:844px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1762331854444491534713_18083530798630312_5059692014461143595_n.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner">El Poco Cantina&#x27;s branch in Taft is one of the Michelin Selected restaurants in the Philippines. <em>El Poco/Facebook</em></span></span></span></div><p>Being included in the Michelin Guide, a globally recognized standard for culinary excellence, is no small feat. </p><p>And El Poco Cantina is fully aware of that -- the birria taco specialist in Taft is still in &quot;deep shock&quot; after making it to the <a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/lifestyle/food-travel/2025/10/31/michelin-guide-launches-first-ever-ph-selection-108-restaurants-make-the-cut-0705">Philippines&#x27; first-ever Michelin Selected lineup</a>, along with 73 other restaurants in the country. </p><p>Calling it the &quot;news of a lifetime,&quot; El Poco said on its Facebook page that it is &quot;incredibly proud and grateful&quot; for the recognition, giving credit not just to the restaurant&#x27;s team but also to the customers who have supported their offerings.</p><p>It also assured the public that El Poco will &quot;keep serving you quality, affordable food while creating more job opportunities for our community in the future.&quot;</p><div><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Felpococantina%2Fposts%2Fpfbid02qVvqNPNECdpaBTZpoPaaJ7EwaychNu9yaJMTxNip1FMyU264XnXPPe9Vh9nfKW5sl&amp;show_text=true&amp;width=500" width="500" height="684" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><p>Naturally, El Poco gained an even bigger fanbase as more curious diners wanted to experience a Michelin-endorsed restaurant without burning a hole in their pocket. </p><p>Overwhelmed by the influx of customers, not just in the award-winning Taft restaurant but also in the U-Belt branch, it had to take what it called a &quot;kitchen break&quot; last Tuesday, November 4. </p><p>As it expressed its gratitude to all those who want to get a taste of their best-sellers, El Poco admitted that their team needs time to adjust to the changes brought about by the new Michelin distinction. </p><p>&quot;Sobrang salamat sa mga dumadayo at sa mga regular El Poco family na nagbibigay ng love sa amin! But right now, our production and physical and mental health is on its limits and we need to better prepare for the next days!&quot; it explained.</p><p>&quot;We cannot thank you enough for this support but my team needs to rest first and breathe from the pressure and workload that we are not used to,&quot; the post added.</p><p>&quot;This is for us to serve you the food you deserve.&quot; </p><div><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Felpococantina%2Fposts%2Fpfbid026h37JjU5iquWTJHMTyvdj5ZseFqVNcKL4vxED6TnVs32RAyymkb8Ddeo7hcG3sQVl&amp;show_text=true&amp;width=500" width="500" height="659" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><p>On Wednesday, November 5, El Poco Cantina announced that it has updated its store hours in both branches.</p><p>&quot;As much as we&#x27;d love to keep serving you all day, we&#x27;re shortening our store hours for now so our team can rest up and recharge,&quot; the post read.</p><div><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Felpococantina%2Fposts%2Fpfbid02dnrs6CRbbiSUvCXwSsSfu5Y6FYHRw5jsPJ6zpaUYE7qbfTqG4q5zwSPwN1hvqA9Vl&amp;show_text=true&amp;width=500" width="500" height="466" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div>

<p>The birria taco specialist in Taft is still in "deep shock" after making it to the Philippines' first-ever Michelin Selected lineup, along with 73 other restaurants in the country. </p>

The birria taco specialist in Taft is still in "deep shock" after making it to the Philippines' first-ever Michelin Selected lineup, along with 73 other restaurants in the country.

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Michelin-selected El Poco Cantina shortens store hours amid overwhelming support

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Published Nov 05, 2025 04:43 PM PHT

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Updated Nov 05, 2025 04:59 PM PHT

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