Mahogany Beef Market & Bulalohan

If you drive up to cool Tagaytay, stop at Mahogany Beef Market and Bulalohan. The ground level is full of meat stalls that sell freshly butchered beef. The beef here is cheaper than in manila by about 120-130/kg. On top of the meat stalls on the upper level is the Bulalohan which is open 24/7. This is a row of food stalls that sell bulalo which is bone marrow soup. They also sell crispy tawilis which is a fresh water sardine unique to nearby Taal lake.

Mahogany Market in Tagaytay is celebrated as the best place to find the freshest beef in the city—renowned for its quality cuts, affordable prices, and the authentic farm-to-table experience that locals and visitors trust. 🥩 Why Mahogany Beef Stands Out - Unmatched Freshness: The beef sold at Mahogany Market is butchered daily, ensuring tenderness and rich flavor that makes it ideal for bulalo and other Filipino dishes. - Affordable Quality: Despite its premium freshness, prices remain budget-friendly, making it a favorite for families and home cooks. - Trusted Tradition: Generations of cattle farmers supply the market, creating a legacy of quality and authenticity. - Community Hub: Beyond beef, the market offers vegetables, fruits, coffee beans, and native delicacies, making it a one-stop destination for fresh produce and local culture. 🌟 Review Highlights - Visitors consistently describe Mahogany beef as “the freshest in Tagaytay”, perfect for bulalo, sisig, and other specialties. - One reviewer shared how their family’s tradition of cattle farming made them appreciate the market’s authenticity, noting that “those cows paid for our college fees”, a testament to the deep roots of beef culture here. - Tripadvisor travelers rank Mahogany Market among the top attractions in Tagaytay, praising its combination of fresh beef, local delicacies, and vibrant atmosphere. ⚠️ Things to Note - Crowds: The market is popular, so weekends can be busy. - Casual Setting: It’s a traditional market, not a polished grocery store—expect a lively, local vibe.

The winner for the best Bulalo soup inside of Mahogany Market and Bulalohan is…..Juddies Bulalo & Inihaw!!!!!! This particular food stall on the second floor was a hidden gem we discovered after a 5 day Bulalo Food Crawl. This food stall beat out the touristy restaurants lining the Taal View Strip. This food stall is also open 24 hours!!! Here’s your hot tip when ordering the Bulalo soup…ask for special request of marrow bone, fatty ligaments and tendons (these are all the flavor bombs!) Let them know you want the “cardiac special!” LOL!!! The most memorable experience though was the deepest beefiest broth it comes in….unlike the salted water bouillon cube flavor of the touristy restaurants. You can also ask for extra marrowed bone on the side!!! The secret is now out! You don’t have to ask the locals for the best Bulalo soup anymore. Congratulations!!!!! What a magical place to enjoy the number 1 Bulalo soup in Tagaytay!!!! As Gen. McArthur would say “I shall return.”

The best beef market in town. The quality of the meat is really good and everything looks fresh and well handled. Prices are very affordable compared to other places, and you can even negotiate which makes it a great spot for regular buyers. The servings are generous and you get good value for what you pay. The staff are helpful and easy to talk to, making the whole buying experience smooth and pleasant. Highly recommended if you are looking for good quality beef at reasonable prices.

It's a new experience for me to eat bulalo at one of the many stalls on the 2nd floor of the beef market. Hot bulalo soup good for 3 normal eaters at a reasonable price. Place is okay para sa mga di maarte.

This is a good place if you’re looking to buy big, affordable beef cuts. The restaurants lined up here are pretty much one after another, and most of them offer the same dishes. When it comes to Bulalo, some spots serve it better than others. A few prioritize unlimited soup refills, but the trade-off is that the broth can end up tasting less beefy for sustainability. If you’re after the best Bulalo experience that Tagaytay is known for, this might not be the ideal spot. But if your main goal is to stock up on large, cheap beef cuts, then this is definitely the place to go.

Very easy to get here from literally anywhere in Tagaytay. Jeepneys rock! It's 480 pes for 2-3 pax Bulalo, 900 for 5 pax. Open 24 hours, so it's good for a midnight warmer. You can ask for more meat or with the large knuckle. Bulalo is a must have in Tagaytay. Some say it's the volcanic ash that has altered the rass the cows eat making them extra flavourful

Mahogany Beef Market and Bulalohan was my very first stop during this trip to the Philippines, and it did not disappoint. We went to Martal’s stall and ordered their set meal, which included a regular bulalo (Filipino beef marrow stew), an order of tawilis (crispy freshwater sardines native to the Taal region), an order of chicharong bulaklak (deep-fried pork mesentery that is crunchy and savory), three cups of rice, and a pitcher of iced tea. We swapped the iced tea for a family-sized bottle of Coke Zero for an additional ₱20 (around $0.35 USD). The set was ₱1300 (about $22.50 USD), bringing our total to ₱1320 (roughly $22.85 USD). Flavor-wise, the bulalo was rich, beefy, and satisfying. We asked for more beef fat and tendons instead of just lean meat, and they were more than happy to accommodate. The broth was a little salty, but still very comforting and full of flavor. The tawilis was perfectly crispy and went so well with the bulalo and the chicharong bulaklak, which was golden and crunchy without being too greasy. The only thing I was not too thrilled about was the rice. It tasted like a lower quality grain, and as someone who eats rice regularly, it was easy to notice. That said, the overall experience was excellent. The servers were friendly and somehow attentive, even with the busy lunchtime crowd. Philippine markets are not always known for being the cleanest, but this place was a pleasant surprise. There was no strong smell of fish or meat and, thankfully, no wet floors. This will always be a priority stop whenever I visit the Philippines.