Manila mangoes

Although Manila mangoes are available throughout the year, its peak season is April through September. Many Filipinos especially those who grew up in the Philippines miss the sweet, juicy and delicious taste of the carabao mango also known as "Manila Super Mango". Even David Archuleta loved the manila mangoes when he came to the Philippines with David Cook back in May for their American Idol tour.

The Manila mangoes available here in the USA are imported from Mexico. You can find them at Asian stores like Ranch 99 and Lion Supermarket. You can also find Manila mangoes at:

King's Seafood Center
(408) 749-8014
425 E El Camino Real, Sunnyvale, CA 94087

Island Pacific Supermarket
Union City and Vallejo

Manila Oriental Market
4175 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94112

Manila Oriental Market
950 King Plz Ste 112
Daly City, CA 94015

Pacific Super
2900 Alemany Blvd, San Francisco, CA

Pacific Super
1420 Southgate Ave, Daly City, CA

Pacific Super
1015 El Camino Real, South San Francisco, CA

Ocean Supermarket
2 S Park Victoria Dr
Milpitas, CA 95035

There are times you will see crates of mangoes being sold outside the Asian grocery stores.

Different ways to enjoy your Manila mangoes

1. Peel off the skin and eat it by hand
2. Slice off both cheeks lengthwise and scoop out fruit using a spoon
3. Slice off both cheeks and cut a cross-hatch pattern (like cubes) then scoop it out with a spoon or
if you don't have a spoon, push it outward and eat it.

What to do with overipe mangoes
 

No-Bake Mango Cheesecake recipe

How to Make Mango Gelatin Dessert recipe

Mango shake - Blend mangoes first then add ice, milk or ice cream and blend again with low speed first, medium then high.

Mango pudding - Blend 3 mangoes and condensed milk (1 can) using a blender. Chill for 2 hours and serve.