Tarlac food trip: Ube pizza, banana-flavored coffee, more eats to try

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December 2, 2025 | 8:00am

MANILA, Philippines — From well-loved Filipino staples like sisig and kare-kare to modern twists such as ube pizza and banana-flavored coffee, Tarlac offers a diverse food scene worth exploring, whether you’re visiting for a vacation or stopping over on a long drive.

Here are some restaurants in Tarlac that deserve a spot on your itinerary:

Cafe Sou

Located in Bamban, Tarlac, Cafe Sou offers signature drinks, which include the banana-flavored "Island Coffee."

Beyond blends, it also serves breakfast favorites and Filipino comfort dishes, such as Beef Tapa and Crispy Pork Kare-Kare.

Cafe Josefina

Set beside a lakeside view, Cafe Josefina in Capas, Tarlac offers a scenic dining experience.

One of its standout items is the Imang Aping’s Ale Ube Pizza, perfect for the holiday season. Other items among its wide variety of options include Beef Salpicao and the Josefina Salad.

Feliz Restaurant & Cafe

Offering Filipino classics like Beef Kaldereta and Pancit Palabok, Feliz Restaurant & Cafe is ideal for families and groups.

Located in Pura, Tarlac, it also serves pastas like Seafood Aglio Olio and entrées, such as Baked Salmon with Cream Cheese.

Kart City

After a round of go-karting, diners can refuel at Kart City, which offers a menu of no-frills eats.

This spot in Tarlac City serves thin-crust pizzas and starters like mini tacos, ideal for sharing among groups.

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