El Nido, Palawan

Atalaya Restaurant & Cocktail Bar

A culinary journey blending Argentinian fire-grill mastery with Mediterranean soul, rooted in the natural abundance of Palawan.

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The Atalaya team, led by Resident Chef Bautista, at sunset over Bacuit Bay

Our Team

A Family United by Hospitality

Atalaya is much more than a restaurant — it's a family united by a shared passion for hospitality. Our culinary team is led by Resident Chef Bautista, originally from Argentina and now proudly calling El Nido home. His vision is simple: respect local ingredients, embrace different culinary traditions, and create dishes that tell the story of Palawan.

Working alongside him is an incredible team of Filipino professionals, most born and raised in Palawan. Their dedication, craftsmanship, and genuine hospitality are the heart of Atalaya — blending international experience with local talent for every guest.

For us, great food begins with great people — and we're proud to share our table with you.

Eco Food Project

Cultivating Flavor, Growing Identity

Just 12 minutes from Atalaya, in New Ibajay, we've started our own farm — the beginning of a long-term vision to connect our kitchen more closely to Palawan. There we're growing specialty herbs, seasonal fruits, vegetables, and farm-fresh eggs.

As the project grows, it lets our culinary team experiment with new flavors and bring more seasonality to the table. Alongside produce from trusted local farmers and seafood from Bacuit Bay, it's steadily shaping the way we cook.

Led by Resident Executive Chef Bautista, Atalaya blends the natural abundance of Palawan with Mediterranean and Argentinian influences.

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