Go North: One Night at La Maja Rica

Any road trip up north is made even more special with the tasty stops along the way. And if you need to spend a night on the route, here's one spot that makes the long drive north a memorable one...

La Maja Rica is a boutique hotel and restaurant conveniently situated along MacArthur Highway in Ligtasan, Tarlac City. Think of La Maja Rica as your oasis on the never-ending roads of the north. It's a welcome stopover on a road trip, and a flavorful one too...

With its impressive new annex tower, guests and travelers can experience unrivaled comfort and luxury that can only be found in La Maja Rica. Rising high above, the gleaming white structure is one of Tarlac City's more prominent landmarks offering panoramic views.

Inside one of La Maja Rica's Premier Suites, guests can enjoy modern amenities including a large-screen LCD TV with cable channels, individually-controlled air-conditioning units, toilet & bath with solar heating system, a well-stocked mini-bar, and complimentary and fast wi-fi access to keep you in touch with the rest of the world on your northern road trip. The sleek, modern and functional configuration, accentuated by splashes of soothing blues and greys, combine for a comforting stay at La Maja Rica. Room accommodations and packages include daily breakfast.

And if you want to go all-out on your northern escape, go ahead and indulge in La Maja Rica's luxurious and spacious Presidential Suite...

...with a separate living area and its very own kitchen. After a leisurely swim at the property's pool, there's nothing quite like returning to your own private sanctuary with its spacious layout. But that's not the only thing that's impressive at La Maja Rica...

At La Maja Rica, one can enjoy a variety of flavors and dishes at the hotel's dining outlet, Cafe Maja Rica. Located by the pool, Cafe Maja Rica offers a wide array of comforting dishes guaranteed to satisfy any appetite. Part of the fun with any road trip are the tasty stops along the way, and La Maja Rica scores high on that as well. Start with the light yet refreshing Taco Salad, with garden-fresh crisp greens drizzled with a creamy mayo dressing topped with savory beef, onions, and tomatoes. 

Enjoy your Taco Salad with a side of crunchy Nachos served with a tart pico de gallo, perfect with a cold beer.

Cafe Maja Rica offers more southwestern flavors with its tasty Barbecue Beef Fajitas, with soft and lightly crisp fajitas filled with richly seasoned ground beef, fresh lettuce and tomatoes. The smoky notes of the barbecue beef adds a rich layer of flavor with every bite, followed by the fresh and clean notes of the crisp lettuce and tomatoes.

Craving for pasta? Cafe Maja Rica's got that covered too. The Seafood Pomodoro is a rustic, homestyle pasta with a rich tomato-based sauce enriched with herbs and nutty garlic for vibrant flavors, capped by the subtle briny notes of fresh shrimps and squid.

Cafe Maja Rica also offers comforting local flavors, including their popular Lechon Kawali, crisp and crunchy deep-fried pork belly. Extra rice? Yes, please...

And with Tarlac's proximity to Pampanga, the culinary heartland of the north, any meal at Cafe Maja Rica won't be complete without their signature Sisig Kapampangan. The contrasting textures of tender and crunchy pork mask delivers a savory richness tempered by the soothing heat from the fresh chili and bright notes of the calamansi. 

Any northern journey is bound to be a memorable one, with countless sights and flavors along the way. But no matter where your destination up north, a stop at La Maja Rica is a welcome one, even for just one night.

La Maja Rica is located at MacArthur Highway corner Ligtasan Street, Tarlac City or call 63 045 491-3914 and 63 045 491-3916 for reservations and inquiries. You can also visit their Facebook Page at https://www.facebook.com/lamajaricahotel/

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