El Auténtico Pato Manila brings together Mexican taquería culture and Chinese-inspired duck preparations in a compact, distinctive menu. Duck is the star, appearing in Peking-style tacos, carnitas-inspired tacos, wontons, spring rolls, and the hearty Torta Manila. Current main dishes are generally around MX$178-182, while starters run about MX$106-158, offering approachable value for a specialty ingredient. Fresh cucumber, scallions, epazote, black beans, ginger, handmade-style tortillas, and sauces such as hoisin create a lively balance of savory, sweet, aromatic, and fresh flavors.
Tacos Pekín and Tacos Manila are standout choices, while crispy duck wontons and spring rolls make excellent starters for sharing. A meat-free spring roll provides a vegetarian alternative, though diners requiring strictly gluten-free preparations should confirm ingredients and cross-contact directly with the restaurant. Soft drinks, fruit beverages, mineral water, and bottled water round out the selection. The menu is best suited to lunch, casual dinner, and group meals rather than breakfast, with straightforward dishes that can also appeal to families and younger diners.
Menu Highlights
Exquisitos Tacos Pekín Tender Peking-style duck meets fresh cucumber, scallions, hoisin, and oyster sauce in soft flour tortillas. Sweet-savory contrasts and crisp vegetables make this a signature order.
Auténticos Tacos Manila Duck prepared carnitas-style is paired with corn tortillas, black beans, and fragrant epazote. The combination cleverly connects familiar Mexican flavors with the restaurant’s duck-focused concept.
Tradicional Torta Manila Crisp artisan-style bread is generously filled with shredded carnitas-style duck and pickled jalapeño. Rich meat and tangy chile make this a satisfying choice.
Crujientes Wonton de Pato Fried wontons deliver a crisp exterior around duck seasoned with ginger. Their crunchy, aromatic character makes them especially suited to sharing.
Deliciosos Rollos Primavera Fresh vegetables and duck are wrapped and fried until crisp, bringing Cantonese-inspired aromas and contrasting textures to each bite.
Rollos Primavera Sin Pato This vegetarian version keeps the fresh vegetable filling and crisp fried wrapper while leaving out the duck. It is the menu’s clearest meat-free option.
