ETA Star Retail, the retail arm of the ETA-Ascon Star Group, plans to further expand Barrio Fiesta – the international casual dining restaurant specialising in traditional and fusion Filipino cuisine.

“Since its opening four months ago, the response to Barrio Fiesta has been extremely encouraging, which has been instrumental in our decision to open more locations in Dubai and Abu Dhabi this year,” said Ishwar Chugani, executive director of ETA Star Retail.

Barrio Fiesta recently introduced its new menu to include more Filipino staple dishes.

“The restaurant has been especially busy not only with the Filipino community but expatriates as well,' concluded Chugani.

The restaurant also created a special value lunch menu has been created that consists of rice, soup, and a choice of vegetables or meat dishes. This will cater to customers who are looking for a complete meal at a more affordable price, a statement said.

Established in 1952, Barrio Fiesta currently has 50 restaurants in the Philippines and the US. – TradeArabia News Service