Longganisa for breakfast, an empanada between walks, and a table to linger over. Begin with the flavours of Ilocos, then find your way through the old centre one meal at a time.
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Small, garlicky sausages with a savoury tang. Start with a longganisa breakfast, then leave room to try something different later in the day.
A crisp pastry with a savoury filling, often including vegetables, egg and longganisa. Ask what goes into yours, and eat it freshly cooked.
Crisp-fried pork is another Ilocano staple. Look for it on a restaurant menu when you want a sit-down meal to share.
Calle Crisologo and its adjoining streets are a natural starting point for a meal between heritage stops. Restaurants and cafés let you make food part of a walk through the old centre.
Look at the menu before settling in: choose a local dish for a full meal, or make a café stop a pause between museums and shops.
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Plaza Burgos is a familiar stop for Vigan empanada. Make this part of your search for a freshly cooked snack rather than treating every food stop as a full restaurant meal.
The plazas also give your food walk a useful point of orientation. Check the stalls and menus when you arrive; vendors, hours and availability can change.
Visit the nearby cathedralConfirm ingredients, portion sizes and prices with the vendor. If you have an allergy or dietary requirement, ask about preparation as well as the dish itself.
Build your day around one proper meal and a few smaller tastes. Check opening times directly if there is a particular place you want to visit.
Ask the seller how to store and transport anything you buy for the journey home. Confirm payment options before placing a large order.
Choose a base for the rest of your visit, from the streets around the heritage quarter to accommodation beyond the centre.
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