FOOD CRAVINGS 101: Ivy Cortez-Ragos Recommends Must-Try Food Spots

If you’re constantly thinking about your next food trip, Ate Ivy Cortez-Ragos might just be the foodie buddy you didn’t know you needed.

After a year of strengthening her content creator profile with random brand partnerships, Team Payaman’s Viy Cortez-Velasquez’s older sister has also been consistently uploading food vlogs this January 2026, giving followers fresh food places recommendations to look forward to. 

Ate Ivy x Maria’s Restaurant

As early as January 6, Ate Ivy shared a video of her visiting Maria’s Restaurant in Pacita San Pedro Laguna. 

It is known as the “Home of Special Pancit and Halo-Halo,” featuring homemade and Filipino food like Pancit Bihon, Pancit Canton, and Pancit Palabok. 

Ate Ivy shared the moment with the whole Cortez-Ragos Squad, and youngest sister Yiv Cortez, emphasizing how the food servings are perfect for the whole family being preservatives-free. 

Maria’s Restaurant in Pacita is open daily from 12NN to 10PM, while its main branch is located in Santa Rosa, Laguna. 

Ate Ivy x Big Belly

If you’re looking for Sizzling Food with unlimited rice, soup, and gravy, Big Belly is perfect for you! 

Ate Ivy visited Big Belly Sizzling Food Garage located at Pasay City and tried its best-selling Australian T-Bone Steak with Java rice, Beef Pares, Pork Sisig with Egg, Pork Liempo, and Php 59 Chicken Poppers.

She also featured its platters of Twister Fries and Dynamite Shanghai and its Iced Coffee, Fruit Soda, and Lemonade drink selection. 

Big Belly is open Monday to Saturday from 10AM to 10PM. 

Ate Ivy x Olive’s Cafe

For a more chill spot to bond with friends or someone special, Ate Ivy recommends Olive’s Cafe located in GMA Cavite.

Ate Ivy featured its merienda offerings such as Coffee, Milktea, Milkshake, Fruit Tea, Pasta, Pizza, and Chicken Wings. 

Cravings are truly satisfied with Php 205 Biscoff Frappe, Php 165 Biscoff Waffle, and 24 pieces Chicken Wings for Php 695. 

Ate Ivy x The Garden by Diners

If you’re craving for Samgyupsal, Unli Wings, and Bar in one stop, Ate Ivy recommends The Garden by Diners located in Tunasan, Muntinlupa City.

Open from 4PM to 2AM, Ate Ivy highlighted the numerous promos available such as  10+1 Free Promo, 3ft below Free Promo, 50% discount for 3 to 4ft, Order 6 unlimited and get Crispy Pata or Sizzling Gambas for free, and free for the whole month of a birthday celebrant.

Ate Ivy x Constancio’s Kitchenette

Ate Ivy also visited Constancio’s Kitchenette in Parañaque City which offers Authentic Batangas Cuisine like Kalderetang Kambing, Adobong Dilaw, and Loming Batangas. 

Open Monday to Saturday every 9AM to 9PM, it also offers Freshly baked Bonete with 7 flavors, Burger, Silog meals, and other rice meal options for as low as Php 149. Drinks available are Calamansi Juice, Mango Graham, and Cookies and Cream.

Ate Ivy x BarbeQueen

If you’re looking for the perfect food trip bonding with family and friends, Ate Ivy recommends BarbeQueen located in Pacita, San Pedro, Laguna. 

Ate Ivy featured its unli Java Rice and Soup offering partnered with its Juicy Chicken Barbecue, Pork Barbecue, and Liempo for as low as Php 149.

Ate Ivy x 5&2 Coffeehouse

If you’re looking for a cozy and Instagrammable place in Quiapo, Ate Ivy suggests inviting your friends at 5&2 Coffeehouse. 

Ate Ivy highlighted its all-day breakfast options such as Classic Meat Tapa and Pinoy Luncheon Meat, Tuna Salad Sandwich, and its signature Hot and Iced Coffee and other refreshers.

5&2 Coffeehouse is open every Monday to Thursday from 7AM to 9PM and Friday to Sunday from 7AM to 11PM. 

If you’ve tried these food places before, share your thoughts in the comment section! If you’re interested for partnerships, just send an email to cortezragosivy@gmail.com