Bistro Rivale Cagayan de Oro: A Place For A Sumptuous Lunch

"When I eat with my friends, it is a moment of real pleasure, when I really enjoy my life." ~ Monica Bellucci

Recently, I was losing my appetite. Blame it to my fever. So, I only eat in minimal every meal. A cup of rice and a saucer of viand. Satisfying, but in a low level. I can't be like that for forever! Great that last Saturday, all of my officemates decided for a lunch out. At Bistro Rivale! Spell excited. E-X-C-I-T-E-D. For the food. LOL

Bistro Rivale

I've read in a blog featuring about Bistro Rivale and that they serve satisfying yet affordable foods. Plus, they serve Spanish Cuisines. My excitement was at it's peak. LOL. So, at that moment, I was really eager to try their food. Lucky that all of us from the office went at the location which is at Big Tree Arcade along Kauswagan Highway, Cagayan de Oro.

Since that was lunch time, the sun was so high and scorching. But we were unstoppable! We arrived there wondering what foods will be served to us. Then we placed ourselves to wherever seats we prefer. The interiors look simple but already showing a homey vibe and a touch of Spain with the framed images.

Roamed my eyes around the place, talked, laughed, and minutes later, foods were served one at a time.

Pica Pollo of Bistro Rivale

Pica Pollo landed on our tables. A dish of fried chicken with a tempting gravy. Irresistible! Yes, fried chicken but what's unusual about it was the gravy. Never tasted like of it from anywhere else.

Rivale Sisig of Bistro Rivale

Then we heard sizzle sounds. And there they are, Rivale Sisig are being served to us. Just the smell and the sound of the sizzling meat, already teasing me to have a taste of it.

Paella Mixta of Bistro Rivale

Then this Paella Mixta. Look at those variety of seafoods? But I won't lie that I didn't take a spoon of it, I avoided tasting it that may worsen my cough. And I really regret that. Should've took the risk. But anyways, my officemates loved it and left nothing of it. I envy them. But will definitely try soon. Can't wait!

Iced Tea with Strawberry Slices

Our refreshing drink was disguised as pitchers of Iced Tea with Strawberry slices. Honestly, haven't got to eat a raw strawberry in my life so I was really curious what it really tastes like. So I harbored all of the strawberry slices leaving others with none at all. :P

Patatas Bravas of Bistro Rivale

We're almost done eating when their Patatas Bravas arrived on our tables with a sour cream dip. I really loved it!

We were really having a great time there, chilling, killing time, after a sumptuous lunch. Again, talked and laughed at random topics. I really enjoyed the place, the food and the people I spent that time with.

So, whenever you and your family or friends are looking for a place to have lunch or food tripping, take a ride and bring yourself to Bistro Rivale. Spanish cuisines right at Cagayan de Oro. Believe it! Well, if you don't? See it for yourself!