🍽️Cusiana
Famous forReal-cheese, thick-crust pizza tucked inside the Office of the Municipal Vice Mayor — Torrijos's under-the-radar kainan worth seeking out.
About this place
Cusiana is one of those Torrijos spots you'd walk past unless someone tipped you off. The restaurant shares a building with the Office of the Municipal Vice Mayor — same entrance, same plain signage — right across from St. Ignatius of Loyola Church, smack in the middle of Poblacion. No marketing, no big sign. Just a kitchen turning out genuinely good pizza in a town where pizza isn't supposed to be this good.
What's on the Menu
The pizza is the headliner. The cheese is real, the dough is thick and properly proofed — not the cardboard most provincial pizza spots in Marinduque settle for. It tastes like home, even for foreign visitors who don't usually find their version of pizza this far out in the islands. Coffee's on the menu too if you're stopping in for a lighter visit.
Where It Sits
The address is the trick. Cusiana shares its building with the Municipal Vice Mayor's office in Torrijos Poblacion. That makes it easy to find once you know — every tricycle driver in town knows the Vice Mayor's office — but easy to miss if you don't. St. Ignatius of Loyola Church is right across the street; the Poblacion plaza is a short walk.
Worth Knowing
Cusiana's the kind of place locals quietly keep to themselves. No big sign, no menu boards out front, but consistent enough that customers keep coming back — including foreign visitors who credit it specifically for tasting like home. If you're already in Torrijos for Poctoy White Beach or the Tarug Rock Formation, fit Cusiana in as the meal stop in between.
Common Questions
*How much does a pizza cost?* Expect provincial-pizza pricing — most pies fall in the ₱200–400 range depending on size and toppings. Coffee and lighter items run lower. Cash is the safest bet; not all small kainan in Torrijos handle GCash reliably.
*Is it open for lunch and dinner?* Hours aren't officially posted on Google Maps. As a rule, count on lunch service (around 11 AM onwards) and an early dinner window. If you're coming from far, message the Facebook page first to confirm — small Torrijos eateries sometimes close on local fiestas or slow days.
*Is there parking?* There's no dedicated lot. Park along the street near the Vice Mayor's office. On a normal weekday you'll find space easily; weekends and during municipal events it gets tight.
*Is it kid-friendly?* Yes — it's a dine-in space, casual, no bar setup. Pizza is the easy-win order for kids, and the seating works for families.
*What's the best thing to order?* The pizza. It's the dish people specifically come for, and the one with the real cheese and the thick, properly proofed dough. Coffee works as a stop-in, but pizza is the reason this place is on the map.
Best Time to Visit
Lunch through early evening, when the kitchen is running full and the Poblacion is at its liveliest. Mornings are quieter if you want a slower meal. Avoid showing up just before a town fiesta — the Vice Mayor's office traffic can spill over and parking gets tight.
What to Bring
How to Get Here
From Boac or Gasan, take any van or jeepney heading to Torrijos Poblacion — about 1 to 1.5 hours depending on the route. Cusiana sits inside the building that also houses the Office of the Municipal Vice Mayor, right in the Burgos area of Poblacion. From the Torrijos public market, it's a short walk; locals know the building, so asking for "tabi ng Vice Mayor's office" gets you pointed in the right direction. From the eastern Torrijos coast (Poctoy, Cagpo), a quick tricycle into Poblacion does it. Drivers may not recognize "Cusiana" by name yet, but "St. Ignatius church" or "Vice Mayor's office" gets you there.
Local routes, fares, and ferry schedules can shift without notice — and travel times depend on weather, traffic, and tide. Confirm fares and timing with the driver or locals before you set out.
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Local Verification
For questions about access, local advisories, or whether this place is currently operating, contact the local LGU before you go.