Rufo's Famous Tapa - Pasig City, Philippines

In 1984, a group of friends opened a small eatery in Kalayaan Ave., Makati in front of the International School of Manila amidst the nation's political and economic instability. In response to the uncertain times and fuelled by the entrepreneurial spirit, the group started a food venture as a means to supplement their income from the accounting firm that employed them. In "honor" of, but unbeknownst to their boss in the company, they named the restaurant after him and thus, "Rufo's" was born. Rufo's quickly gained a following for serving delicious, affordable and freshly-cooked Filipino food 24 hours a day, 7 days a week (24/7). Customers came at all hours of the day, with office employees from nearby companies and foreign students and teachers from the International  

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School dropping in for breakfast, lunch, dinner and ice cold beer. After dinner until early morning, the clientele consisted of band members, disco-goers and over-timers looking for a quick, affordable after midnight meal.