Just an hour drive from downtown Davao, you will reach a cold, foggy highland boundary of Davao and Bukidnon in Marilog District known to many as Buda.
While we can’t go so many places during the pandemic, Buda has become a respite to many who feels suffocated by the congested city air. With this, many restaurants and coffee shops have opened to local tourists and to many who simply wanted to dine on a refreshing sight of nature. If you have visited here a couple of times, The Mojicans should be a familiar sight with their location just at the side of the road.
How to reach The Mojicans
Since Buda is a long road and the only means to navigate would be through landmarks. Coming from Davao City, it should be on the right side of the road, which is about a kilometer away from Epol. If you reach the Eagle Monument landmark, you have driven about a kilometer past The Mojicans already.
The helpful Google Maps should be able to guide you well.
The Food and Venue
Let’s get this straight. The Mojicans isn’t my favorite resto in the Buda area mainly because I am a huge fan of authentic taste. The dishes here are somewhat fusion and are adapted to suit Filipino taste (which I don’t think is bad, it’s only a matter of preference). Food is okay but I would want to try other dishes and visit again. My friends’ dishes were also so-so according to them.
The variety of food is also very good but oftentimes, they would run out of ingredients. There is a lot to choose from as alternatives.
The place is also homey and of course, buda-feels with its cold and refreshing nature. They have a very clean comfort room, a good number of parking spaces, and a wonderful garden where you can take some photos with your friends.
When to visit The Mojican and Buda area?
The best time to visit would be on weekdays where not too many people visit. You should not miss buying fresh vegetables at the Marilog community market on your way home. The veggies are certified fresh and very cheap too!
Please note that from time to time, Task Force checkpoint may sometimes have long queues so be early and come back home early too. Whilst traveling restrictions have been eased out, please volunteer ourselves to protect us, our families and others from the virus. Stay safe while staying sane!
