Our Story

For over two decades, Aligato Group has quietly redefined the landscape of Cebu’s culinary scene. Conceptualized, built, and operated under the vision of Executive Chef Jan Rodriguez, each concept in our portfolio is a complete sensory narrative. From the initial spark of visual branding and custom interior aesthetics to precise menu engineering and daily operations, we do not just open restaurants, we build community anchors. Grounded in honest hospitality, uncompromised raw ingredients, and a fierce dedication to consistency, Aligato Group delivers distinct dining cultures engineered to stand the test of time.

Our Restaurants

  • Chief Executive Officer

    Chief Executive Officer

    We count on this visionary to define strategic priorities, allocate resources responsibly, and ensure every decision reinforces long-term value creation.

  • Head of Operations

    Head of Operations

    We trust this leader to synchronize production, logistics, and support functions, cultivating dependable processes that uphold our service commitments.

  • Lead Engineer

    Lead Engineer

    We depend on this engineer to transform conceptual requirements into robust technical solutions that integrate seamlessly with existing infrastructures.

  • Client Services Manager

    Client Services Manager

    We empower this manager to maintain proactive client dialogue, demonstrating our accountability while anticipating emerging needs with tailored solutions.

  • “5 stars does not do this place justice. It genuinely deserves more hype..”

    "5 stars does not do this place justice. It genuinely deserves more hype. The food is amazing—their burgers, steaks, fries, and calamari are perfect. The steak was perfectly medium rare, and the service staff are so friendly and accommodating. Highly recommend!"

    — Review by Maria C. via

    The Weekend Facebook Page Testimonials

    ★★★★★

  • “ilaputi has been a family favorite.”

    "ilaputi has been a family favorite. The taste is very consistent at their Escario branch. They have huge servings and the price is well worth it! We ordered their carbonara, salpicao, chicken teriyaki, and pork tonkatsu."
    — Review by u/CebuFoodie via

    r/CebuRestaurantReviews Platform

    ★★★★★

  • “This place completely hit the spot.”

    “This place completely hit the spot because I was really savoring a mouthful of a good burger! We ordered The Proper Burger which is a fantastic mix of beef patty, double cheddar, onions, house sauce, bacon, dill pickles, and jalapenos. Absolutely delicious!"
    — Review by Studio Foodies via

    Anyday Video Review Showcase

    ★★★★★

  • "My family being from Michoacán..."

    "Barbacoa tacos were amazing! My family being from Michoacán, we can definitely say these are the most authentic Mexican tacos in Cebu so far. Salsa was authentic and very spicy, just like home 🇲🇽"
    — Review by Kevin via

    Txoya Tacos Platform Reviews

    ★★★★★


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