1st Colonial Grill Express Menu

Welcome to 1st Colonial Grill Express, a delightful haven for Filipino cuisine nestled in Old Albay, Legazpi City. This eatery is a celebration of the rich flavors of Bicolano fare, serving up beloved local dishes alongside their standout specialty: Sili Ice Cream. Patrons rave about the unique experience of tasting ice cream infused with varying levels of chili heat, a true culinary adventure that’s become a fan favorite.

• Must-Try Dishes: Bicol Express and Laing—each bursting with authentic flavors.
• Refreshing Desserts: Indulge in their creamy Leche Flan or explore floral flavors in their Halo-Halo Shake.
• Innovative Ice Cream Flavors: From Sili to Cacao, their ice cream offerings are nothing short of extraordinary.

The friendly staff enhances the warm atmosphere, making every visit memorable. Whether you’re looking to savor spice or sweet, 1st Colonial Grill Express promises an unforgettable culinary experience.

Beef

• Beef Kare Kare

  For reference only: Made with tender beef, vegetables, and a rich peanut sauce.

  $ ₱639.00

• Bistek Tagalog

  A dish that every Filipino love. Beef thinly sliced marinated in calamansi & soy sauce, topped with caramelized onion.

  $ ₱439.00

Merienda

• Colonial Burger

  For reference: Savory and juicy with bold layers of flavor in every bite.

  $ ₱199.00

• Ube Champorado

  For reference only: Filipino rice porridge made with purple yam (ube) for a unique and colorful dessert.

  $ ₱235.00

• La Paz Batchoy

  For reference only: La Paz batchoy, a Filipino noodle soup dish from La Paz, Iloilo.

  $ ₱165.00

Fish & Seafood

• Tuna Sisig

  Tuna chunks sizzling in white savory sauce.

  $ ₱399.00

• Seafood Shanghai

  Juicy and flavorful shellfish meat wrapped in crispy spring rolls.

  $ ₱345.00

• Kilawing Tuna

  Fresh tuna chunks in white vinegar & chili dressing.

  $ ₱465.00

• Grilled Mussels (Tahong)

  Mussels topped with pomodoro & melted cheese.

  $ ₱369.00

• Grilled Tuna

  Special cut of tuna, grilled & basted with special sauce.

  $ ₱559.00

• Sisig Pusit

  Grilled squid in sweet & salty sisig sauce.

  $ ₱465.00

• Squid Strips

  Crispy fried squid strips paired with mayonnaise

  $ ₱370.00

• Honey Glazed Squid

  Whole squid grilled with honey & a special marinade.

  $ ₱519.00

• Calamares

  Crispy & tender fried squid rings paired with salsa cruda or mayonnaise.

  $ ₱465.00

Colonial Creamery (Pint)

• Sili Ice Cream Pint (Volcano Level)

  For reference:The ultimate spicy ice cream with an explosive chili kick.

  $ ₱390.00

• Sili Ice Cream Pint (Level 2)

  For reference:A medium-spiced chili ice cream with a balance of heat and sweetness.

  $ ₱390.00

• Sili Ice Cream Pint (Level 3)

  For reference:A fiery chili-infused ice cream with bold and intense flavors.

  $ ₱390.00

• Tinutong Na Bigas Ice Cream Pint

  For reference:A smaller portion of the toasted rice ice cream for a rich and creamy treat.

  $ ₱390.00

• Carmelado Ice Cream Pint

  For reference:A rich caramel ice cream served in a convenient pint-sized container.

  $ ₱390.00

• Pili Ice Cream Pint

  For reference:A smaller serving of pili nut-flavored ice cream, rich and smooth.

  $ ₱390.00

• Cacao Ice Cream Pint

  For reference:A smaller serving of smooth and indulgent cacao ice cream.

  $ ₱390.00

• Sili Ice Cream Pint (Level 1)

  For reference:A mildly spicy ice cream with a subtle chili flavor.

  $ ₱390.00

• Latik Ice Cream Pint

  For reference: Silky and toasty with hints of coconut and a sweet finish.

  $ ₱390.00

Colonial Creamery (Cup)

• Malunggay Ice Cream Cup

  Exotic flavor

  $ ₱132.00

• Latik Ice Cream Cup

  Cantanduanes

  $ ₱132.00

• Pinya Ice Cream Cup

  Camarines norte

  $ ₱132.00

• Sili Ice Cream Cup (Level 2)

  Level 2

  $ ₱132.00

• Vanilla Ice Cream Cup

  Exotic flavor

  $ ₱132.00

• Coffee Ice Cream Cup

  Exotic flavor

  $ ₱132.00

• Pipino Ice Cream Cup

  Exotic flavor

  $ ₱132.00

• Cacao Ice Cream Cup

  Camarines sur

  $ ₱132.00

• Melon Ice Cream Cup

  Exotic flavor

  $ ₱132.00

• Calamansi Ice Cream Cup

  Exotic flavor

  $ ₱132.00

• Sili Ice Cream Cup (Level 3)

  Level 3

  $ ₱132.00

• Pili Ice Cream Cup

  Sorsogon

  $ ₱132.00

• Gabi Ice Cream Cup

  Exotic flavor

  $ ₱132.00

• Tinutong Na Bigas Ice Cream Cup

  Exotic flavor

  $ ₱132.00

• Salabat Ice Cream Cup

  Exotic flavor

  $ ₱132.00

• Carmelado Ice Cream Cup

  Rodeo festival masbate

  $ ₱132.00

• Sili Ice Cream Cup (Volcano Level)

  Mayon Volcano Level ( Level 10)

  $ ₱132.00

• Sili Ice Cream Cup (Level1)

  Albay. 1st colonial grill's Sili ice cream, "Choose Philippines Best dish panghimagas".

  $ ₱132.00

Busog Sulit Meals

• Tinapa Fried Rice

  Comes with Lechon kawali & Pansit Bato

  $ ₱379.00

• Steamed Rice

  Comes with Lechon kawali & Pansit Bato

  $ ₱279.00

Pork

• Crispy Spring Rolls

  Crisp & flavorful spring roll.

  $ ₱315.00

• 1st Colonial Liempo

  Liempo grilled to tenderness in Colonial special sauce.

  $ ₱549.00

• Bicol Express

  Bicol's pride. Tickle your taste buds with the spice of sili & the amazing flavor of gata & bagoong.

  $ ₱519.00

• Kandingga

  Bicol's own version of bopis.

  $ ₱389.00

• Lechon Kawali

  Pork belly fried to crispiness.

  $ ₱549.00

• Colonial Embutido

  Savor the taste of embutido cooked in traditional way wrapped in banana leaves

  $ ₱430.00

• Baby Back Ribs

  Grilled prime cut of pork ribs that's relatively tender & rubbed with special spices

  $ ₱549.00

• Pork Sisig

  Sisig that's full of flavor.

  $ ₱390.00

Fresh Fruit Shake

• Buko Shake

  For reference only: Enjoy the naturally refreshing and flavorful qualities of this Buko Shake, a drink that embodies the best of coconuts in a creamy blend.

  $ ₱138.00

Desserts

• Leche Flan

  A creamy and rich dessert made from egg yolks and milk topped with sweet caramel syrup

  $ ₱105.00

• Mais Con Hielo Shake

  House specialty cooler. Served with corn kernels , flakes, milk and shaved ice topped with our homemade ice cream.

  $ ₱179.00

• Halo-Halo Shake

  For reference: Cold, colorful, and packed with sweet tropical layers and textures.

  $ ₱165.00

• Halo-Halo

  For reference only: Immerse yourself in a feast for the senses with this Halo-Halo, a sensory delight that combines textures, colors, and flavors in one delightful package.

  $ ₱165.00

Chicken

• Colonial Fried Chicken

  Mama lya's original recipe

  $ ₱595.00

• Tinutungang Manok

  An authentic Albayano dish of chicken & green saba mixed with ginger, lemongrass & sili cooked slowly in tinutungang gata.

  $ ₱519.00

Colonial Creamery (Half Gallon)

• Calamansi Ice Cream Half Gallon

  For reference: Bright and tart with a creamy citrus burst in every scoop.

  $ ₱948.00

• Sili Ice Cream Half Gallon (Level 2)

  For reference:A unique and spicy ice cream infused with just the right amount of heat.

  $ ₱948.00

• Melon Ice Cream Half Gallon

  For reference: Juicy and refreshing with the bright flavor of ripe melon.

  $ ₱948.00

• Vanilla Ice Cream Half Gallon

  For reference: Creamy and smooth with a classic vanilla sweetness that never goes out of style.

  $ ₱948.00

• Sili Ice Cream Half Gallon (Volcano Level)

  For reference:An extreme spicy ice cream for those who dare to take on the heat.

  $ ₱948.00

• Sili Ice Cream Half Gallon Level 1

  For reference: Cool and creamy with a unique kick of chili spice.

  $ ₱948.00

• Carmelado Ice Cream Half Gallon

  For reference:A luscious caramel-flavored ice cream with a creamy texture.

  $ ₱948.00

• Tinutong Na Bigas Ice Cream Half Gallon

  For reference:A unique roasted rice-flavored ice cream with a nutty and smoky taste.

  $ ₱948.00

• Coffee Ice Cream Half Gallon

  For reference: Bold and roasty with a creamy kick of caffeine.

  $ ₱948.00

• Cacao Ice Cream Half Gallon

  For reference:A rich and creamy cacao-flavored ice cream perfect for chocolate lovers.

  $ ₱948.00

• Latik Ice Cream Half Gallon

  For reference: Nutty and creamy with the caramelized depth of toasted coconut.

  $ ₱948.00

• Sili Ice Cream Half Gallon (Level3)

  For reference:A bold and fiery ice cream with an extra kick of spice.

  $ ₱948.00

• Pili Ice Cream Half Gallon

  For reference:A creamy and nutty ice cream made from premium pili nuts.

  $ ₱948.00

• Pipino Ice Cream Half Gallon

  For reference: Crisp and refreshing with a subtle cucumber sweetness.

  $ ₱948.00

• Salabat Ice Cream Half Gallon

  For reference: This half gallon of salabat ice cream offers a refreshing ginger flavor in a creamy frozen treat.

  $ ₱948.00

• Gabi Ice Cream Half Gallon

  For reference: Earthy and creamy with the natural sweetness of taro.

  $ ₱948.00

• Pinya Ice Cream Half Gallon

  For reference: Sweet and tropical with the golden taste of ripe pineapples.

  $ ₱948.00

• Malunggay Ice Cream Half Gallon

  For reference: Cool and earthy with a naturally sweet, creamy flavor.

  $ ₱948.00

Fresh Fruit Juices

• Calamansi Juice

  For reference only: A zesty and citrusy drink and the perfect thirst-quencher.

  $ ₱119.00

• Mango Juice

  Fresh sweet juice made of mango.

  $ ₱119.00

• Buko Juice

  For reference only: Quench your thirst with the tropical goodness of this Buko Juice, a refreshing coconut water drink!

  $ ₱119.00

Vegetables

• Pinakbet

  A mixed of locally grown vegetables with colonial shrimp paste & topped with bagnet.

  $ ₱429.00

• Vegetarian Spring Rolls

  ???? Deep-fried spring roll, stuffed with mushroom, cabbage, carrots, vermicelli, peanuts & partnered with sweet vinegar dip.

  $ ₱355.00

• Spicy

  Fruity santol meat cooked in coconut milk & Colonial bagoong.

  $ ₱429.00

• Buko Chopsuey

  Chopsuey with a twist. Cooked in coconut milk complemented with the sweetness of fresh buko meat

  $ ₱395.00

• Not Spicy

  Fruity santol meat cooked in coconut milk & Colonial bagoong.

  $ ₱345.00

Pancit At Pasta

• Pansit Canton Guisado

  The all-time favorite pansit in our special canton sauce.

  $ ₱215.00

• Solo

  For reference: A traditional noodle dish made with Pancit Bato, stir-fried with savory seasonings and ingredients.

  $ ₱210.00

• Mild Spicy

  Al dente noodles are flavored with guinobatan longanisa, toasted garlic, siling labuyo & extra virgin olive oil.

  $ ₱215.00

• Colonial Spaghetti

  Sweet, meaty & cheesy.

  $ ₱215.00

• Family

  For reference: A traditional noodle dish made with Pancit Bato, stir-fried with savory seasonings and ingredients.

  $ ₱469.00

Solo Meal

• Sili Ice Cream Cup + Tinutong Na Bigas Ice Cream Cup

  Level 2 sili ice cream cup

  $ ₱264.00

• Pili Ice Cream Cup + Sili Ice Cream Cup

  Level 1 sili ice cream cup

  $ ₱264.00

Rice

• Bagoong Fried Rice

  Delicious bagoong & pork chunks with slice of mango toppings.

  $ ₱425.00

• Tinapa Fried Rice Per Cup

  For reference: Smoky and savory with a rich, seasoned rice base.

  $ ₱99.00

Colonial Ice Cream Shakes

• Sili Shake

  For reference: Sweet and spicy with a bold kick and creamy finish.

  $ ₱215.00

• Pipino Shake

  For reference: Light and cooling with a crisp cucumber kick.

  $ ₱215.00

• Coffee Shake

  For reference: Coffee-flavored shake.

  $ ₱215.00

• Salabat Shake

  For reference: Bold and spicy with a soothing ginger warmth.

  $ ₱215.00

• Cacao Shake

  For reference: Deep and chocolatey with a smooth, velvety texture.

  $ ₱215.00

• Melon Shake

  For reference only: Enjoy the summery vibes of Melon Shake, a mouthwatering beverage that will quench your thirst and lift your spirits.

  $ ₱215.00

• Caramelado Shake

  For reference: Buttery and sweet with rich caramel depth and creamy smoothness.

  $ ₱215.00

• Tinutong Na Bigas Shake

  For reference: Nutty, toasty, and surprisingly smooth with hints of roasted rice.

  $ ₱215.00

• Malunggay Shake

  For reference: Naturally green, mildly sweet, and nutrient-rich in every sip.

  $ ₱215.00

• Calamansi Shake

  For reference: Refreshing calamansi shake.

  $ ₱215.00

• Pili Shake

  For reference: Nutty and creamy with a sweet, earthy profile.

  $ ₱215.00

Kayang-Kaya Meals

• Kayang-Kaya Meal 2

  Comes with Kandingga, Kamote Flakes & Steamed Rice

  $ ₱149.00

• Kayang-Kaya Meal 1

  Comes with Lumpia shanghai, Kamote Flakes & Steamed Rice

  $ ₱149.00

• Kayang-Kaya Meal 3

  Comes with Sisig pusit, Kamote flakes & Steamed Rice

  $ ₱149.00

Beverages

• Instant Coffee

  For reference only: Instant Coffee, a quick and convenient coffee made from instant coffee powder.

  $ ₱35.00

• Tumeric Honey Citron Tea

  Made from fresh turmeric ginger, citron & honey.

  $ ₱109.00

• Iced Tea

  House Blend Iced Tea

  $ ₱55.00

• Purified Water

  For reference only: It is the perfect choice for staying hydrated.

  $ ₱35.00

• Pink Lemonade

  Refreshing lemon taste with a pink twist.

  $ ₱45.00

Soups

• Sinigang Na Baboy

  Pork belly in tamarind broth.

  $ ₱549.00

• Sinigang Na Bangus

  Boneless Bangus (Milkfish) in tamarind broth.

  $ ₱549.00

• Tinolang Manok

  For reference only: This dish combines tender chicken with a savory broth and fresh vegetables.

  $ ₱495.00

• Sopas Halaan (Baduy)

  Fresh clams cooked in ginger, sweet corn & sili leaves.

  $ ₱489.00

• Sinigang Na Hipon

  Headless shrimp in tamarind broth.

  $ ₱549.00