Delight up your tastes buds at Fiesta Sorpresa Digos

On July 19 and 20, 2012; I guided a crew from GMA News TV Manila for a segment shoot of their late night Friday show “Weekend Getaway”. The crew was headed by segment director Mico and event coordinator Bea, along with some weekend warriors and staff. It was however unfortunate that the show host Drew Arellano wasn’t able to come due to some tight flight schedules.

The itinerary was composed of an immersion at Tibolo Cultural Village in Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur; a lake challenge featuring Kapatagan’s Highland Resort, an exposure at Kublai Milan’s Agong House in Digos City, a seascape tour in Passig Islet and a water tubing challenge in Sibulan River, Sta. Cruz. There was also a portion of the shoot where warriors were tasked to eat fresh tuna caviar (bagaybay and bihod) at a newly-opened Fiesta Sorpresa Restaurant in Digos City.

It was only then that I knew how nice Fiesta Sorpresa was. This former franchisee of Penong’s Restaurant is now operating as an independent bistro featuring mouthwatering dishes suitable for customers from all walks of life with an amazing Pinoy fiesta theme. It is located along the main thoroughfare of Rizal Ave., Digos and is owned by the Echano Family from North Cotabato.

 “Our best selling recipes here are garlic roasted chicken and binaguongang bagnet,” revealed Mr. Dennis Rubia, the store manager. Since we started commercial operation in first quarter of 2012, we instantly enticed plenty of regular patrons. We are proud to say that we are serving palatable dishes at a very affordable price anybody can afford especially students.”

We enjoyed a complimentary lunch on July 20 at Fiesta Sorpresa where Mr. Rubia treated us with a sumptuous package. According to some crew members of Weekend Getaway, aside from having a very luxurious lunch, what made the place attractive to people is the hospitality of the restaurant crew.

The blogger with the whole crew of GMA News TV's Weekend Getaway

To the management and staff of Fiesta Sorpresa, congratulations for a job well done.