Came here for the first time and had the 2 choice combo and chose the chicken and short ribs with Mac salad. My husband got the same but with chicken and fried shrimp. We also got a side of chicken kelaguen. I thought the food was pretty good, the red rice was great! For me, I thought the chicken kelaguen needed more lemon powder and the real Thai red peppers. We also had the empanadas which was good and freshly fried. I'm born and raised on Guam so I know authentic chamorro food. Overall, it was good and I'd come back. The prices are decent as well. The entire staff was friendly and smiling. read more

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So I decided to try Chamorro Grill since it was close to where I was at the time. I usually go to Guahan Grill but they increased their prices recently. I have to say I will never come back again. I got the lumpia, emp, kelaguen, and pancit. They only good item was the pancit. It taste like every other pancit I've eaten. The kelaguen had no flavor. Tasted like regular chicken with green onions and peppers. No lemon taste at all. I couldn't even tell what they filled the emp with because it looked like mush. And the lumpias were the most disappointing. I've never had a bad lumpia until now. I unrolled it to see what was inside and that too you cannot tell what it's filled with. Never again. I will pay the increased charges anytime Guahan Grill. At least you can see the ingredients they put in their food. And taste the quality read more

Chamorro Grill - Lumpia - Hawaiian Near Me - San Diego, California

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I will break up my review based on food and service. Food: Soooooo yummy! I never had food based from Guam and I relied on the cashier on her input and Yelp. It was a mixture of Filipino and Guamanian and it didn't disappoint. We had the short ribs and chicken kelaguan with red rice. Very flavorful. The chef came out bc we wanted to tell him what a great job he did and how much we enjoyed it. Service: thank goodness the chef came out and was so personable. He sort of made up for the bitchy cashier. When we walked in, we were excited to order. She was on the phone taking more orders. It looks like they get busy with door dash. She was not in the mood at all and she made sure to make us feel that way. We had questions bc we have never been and it was like we were bothering her. She mentioned she had a migraine. Again, that sucks but the way she treated us was rude and like we were inconveniencing her. No public restrooms. I think it should be open to paying customers. The waitress directed us to go to another restaurant next door which would've been awkward for us to use the restroom. We ended up ordering, driving across the street to use Carl'a Jr bathrooms and came back in time to get our food. My review would've been a 5 for food but service is a huge thing for me. The cashier either needs to call in sick or take tons of headache medicine to change her attitude. read more

First time trying & this place did not disappoint ! So flavorful and delicious. Price is great for the portion sizes. I got the beef lumpia (not pictured ) & a chicken & pancit bowl read more

Chamorro Grill - Hawaiian Near Me - San Diego, California

Half Chamorro here! I won't lie in the best this place hasn't been my favorite as far as tasting authentic. We went in today and the cooks name was I believe Kristy. KRISTY DID THE DANG THANG. Food was top tier tasted like I was at a family party. Highly recommend the mixed plate: bbq short ribs, chicken keleguen & pancit. Ask for the dinanche if you like spicy! You have to pay extra but you won't regret it. Don't forget your finadine to top! read more

I've been ordering from this place and wanted to try the kadun instead of bbq this time. The plate says it's $14.25? Wtf? The serving is small!!! And the Latiya $6 and also super tiny. I'm disappointed cause wtf is this? The Mac salad comes in a tiny sauce cup! I'm just super annoyed. Also it came with red rice and not white rice like displayed on the menu. This is more of a mini plate serving. read more

Chamorro Grill - Kadun - Hawaiian Near Me - San Diego, California

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Best customer service and food. We ordered from the catering menu for my daughter's birthday last min not only they were able to take our order but the food was 10/10. Our friends loved the beef Lumpias they kept asking where did i ordered them from. We ordered a couple plates days prior to our event and we loved everything including the Bbq chicken, bbq beef, beef lumpia, pancit, Mac salad. Highly recommend this place for family parties or family dinner at home. read more

Always so good and generous portions. Friendly staff. Definitely a family favorite in San Diego. We always get the chicken kelaguen with red rice, cucumber salad, and macaroni salad. The banana lumpia is so good with a strip of chocolate inside and extra chocolate dipping sauce on the side. read more

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Chamorro Grill offers an excellent variety of food, and our server was incredibly friendly and helpful in guiding us with our choices.

Went to a birthday party that was catered by Chamorro Grill and EVERYTHING was delicious. They had KBBQ Short Ribs, BBQ Chicken, Red Rice, Keluguen, Kailua Pork, Spam Musubi Mix red and white rice, Empanadas. Our first time having Chamorro Empanadas and they reminded me of Jack In The Box Tacos on another level with a kick-so good! Perfect crispy and soft shell stuffed with finely shredded chicken & rice. They were on the spicy side. read more

I wish there was a 3 1/2 score. The place is nice. Friendly staff. But, for all of us the food was just OK at best. Compare to a place like L&L barbecue for instance, protein, portions are much bigger there. More flavorful. And just slightly more expensive. I would return a pinch though. read more

First time trying this place and would say I had a very good experience. Friendly staff, great food, nice portions, and fair pricing. I live down south next to the 905 and my drive there was worth it. Will come back again if I'm am ever around the area. read more

Aloha I just discovered this place and was impressed! The short ribs, the sliced beef both ordered dry (no sugar! Keto) were delicious! The wife loved the red rice! Service was excellent, thanks you Marlene!! All in all, fast friendly and delicious!! Aloha read more

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First time here and it's my new FAV! After Homestyle Hawaiian that is. I got the short ribs small place with rice and pickled radish. Love that they have the Kimchee flavored raffish as a side because I love kimchee! read more

Chamorro Grill - Mini Short Rib Plate with rice and pickled radish. - Hawaiian Near Me - San Diego, California

Finally got the chance to pick up some lunch here! I got the mixed combo plate where you pick 2 meats and a side for $15.95. The chicken keleguan was definitely my favorite !!! The staff here is very friendly and the food was ready in a timely manner. Looking forward to trying some of the other things they offer on their menu! read more

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We have been here several times for pick up and have tried many items on their list. I would recommend putting your order in ahead via their website - you get 10% off your first order and don't have to wait 20-25 mins at the store location before your order is ready. I love their red rice and pancit as a side order and we consistently get the BBQ chicken and beef as a main. The staff has also been friendly and make good suggestions incase you have not tried this type of food before. read more

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Great food , ribs and chicken are on point. Definitely be back next time I'm in the area. Just make sure you use the restroom before coming, if you plan to dine in. read more

Very good food! I highly recommend the spam musubi. Very good and I've never seen it done before, but they offer either white or red rice. They have Apple Pay and friendly staff. Very clean environment and the staff are wearing masks. (I went there January 2021) If you're in the area I recommend. They got a parking lot and a pretty decent menu read more

Great food. Had the Empanadas were really good but, the BBQ Short Ribs was the best I've had in a long time. Rice was bomb as well. Was definitely worth the hour drive from Temecula. read more

Outrageous PRICES!! Paid $80 and some change for (picnic food) 3 Plates, 6 Empanadas and lil Chicken Kelaguen! Wil NEVER come back here EVER again. There is Pacific Island Crave on FB and others like Guahan Grill also REAL Chamorro food. Below are some pics of Guahan Grill, just compare for yourselves. This dive of a place is wayyy overpriced for what it is. That explains why they have minimum STARS on Yelp. Sad. read more

Chamorro Grill - Guahan Grill's food. Yum and way worth the price too! - Hawaiian Near Me - San Diego, California

Wife and I decided to give this spot a try. The beef rib and beef strips were pretty good. The red rice was mediocre. Service was quick and easy. Didn't really see a lot of customers in the restaurant. I would recommend to friends and family. read more

This place is absolutely delicious! Amidst all the stuff happening in the world right now with Covid-19, this place remained open. I had called to place an order via phone. I was really happy I was able to pay via card over the phone as well. They also let me know that I can call the restaurant when I'm outside, and they'll bring out my food right to me while I'm in the car. Funny thing, I found out about this restaurant on Twitter! One of my friend's had liked a tweet by the restaurant owner's daughter, and I'm so glad I was on Twitter that day. Chamorro Grill truly is a gem. I ordered 2 plates. One with bbq beef and the chicken kelaguen, the other with short ribs and bbq chicken. I love the red rice. Additionally, I asked for some of the finadene sauce on the side, and they were able to accommodate. Next time I'm craving Guamanian food, I'm definitely coming here. Truly one of my favorite restaurants in SD! read more

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Not many options for Filipino food in SD, luckily I was able to get some Pancit & Lumpia here. The customer service is amazing and the food was fantastic, highly recommended. read more

Chamorro Grill - Lumpia & Pancit Combo - Hawaiian Near Me - San Diego, California

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Stopped in for dinner. I got BBQ chicken and ribs with kimchee. The ribs were really hard to eat because they were mostly cartilage, and the meat was a bit tough and chewy. The chicken was like a yakitori chicken, but kind of dry. Both were quite plain, in that there were no spices and no sauce. I also had red rice, which tasted like...rice. It didn't taste like anything. I liked the kimchee-- it had nice bright flavors. My husband had beef and pancit. He also wished for barbecue sauce. They do have sauces available but they were of a more watery variety and not labeled so it was kind of hard to discern what was what, if you don't know what you are looking for. It was filling. No bathrooms. read more

Chamorro Grill - Hawaiian Near Me - San Diego, California

I used to LOVE this place during the pandemic, but it's gone severely downhill. Maybe they have new owners? Their food used to be so tasty and the portions were decent, but now not so much. The short ribs are mostly gristle and fat, the kelaguen is mushy and lacks flavor, and the lumpia are small. Then I noticed they've done like a lot of take-out spots and started using the shallow containers so you get less food. I hate to do it but they're going on the Never Again list. These places are too expensive to deliver subpar food. read more

I always order chicken kelaquen and this time I ordered the short ribs to my disappointment the meat is really chewy read more

Chamorro Grill - Chicken Kelaguen - Hawaiian Near Me - San Diego, California

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Hmmm where to start. The place inside definitely could use a facelift. It's dark, the decorations are old and tired. The staff is so nice and happy and the food is excellent. Not going to drop the rating just because of the vibe being a little off. I do think investing a little more back into the stores image will go far. Keep up the good food! Will definitely be coming back read more

Love there food when I'm in the area this is the spot for Chamorro food! Service was awesome! read more

Good food. Customer service has always been friendly. A little pricy but still worth it.

Of course it's good, it's Guamanian! While enjoying your delicious meal, close your eyes and you'll swear you're back on Guam. The interior could use some updating and even just a little cleaning, but I still think it's a food choice hard to find elsewhere. I recommend. read more

Great food, Just like at the Fiestas! Show some love and support local. Been coming here for years. Come through and chow on some local food! read more

Chamorro Grill - Red rice, ribs, and Chicken Kelaguen! - Hawaiian Near Me - San Diego, California

Sad to Report I have given this place way too many chances to excite, nay to fill my belly atleast! Is this a restaurant for kids. The value is no where near the price the red rice is disappointing, even the finadene lacks flavor. Chomorro food should be tasteful and served in large portions. My buddy finished this dish before I even finished this review. read more

Chamorro Grill - Kids bowl? - Hawaiian Near Me - San Diego, California

We went tonight for the first time. The food was great and the service was great. We will plan on going back.

Favorite place to go to when I crave some Chamorro food! The red rice? Immaculate. The chicken kelaguen? Beautiful. The staff here are super friendly and the food is made with love for sure. 10/10 recommend! read more

Chamorro Grill - Hawaiian Near Me - San Diego, California

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I was pretty excited to get down to San Diego and try this place out. My godmother and best friends are Chamorros. I grew up eating the food and I'm too lazy too cook for myself. ;) So it's more of an island grill for sure, they take all the miscellaneous Asian pan pacific BBQ that's like part k bbq part teriyaki and grill it up. They have lumpia, empanadas, pancit, musubi, lumpia, adobo, loco moco, macaroni salad.... The only unique Chamorro food they have is chicken kelaguen, red rice, the dessert latiya, and the sauce finadene. I went on a Monday around 5 pm. Got a combo plate with shrimp, bbq beef, kelaguen. Don't bother with the shrimp it's frozen out the box stuff. The beef was a bit dry but flavorful. The kelaguen was where it was at. Delicious tangy tender tasty. The rice was fache'... mushy and over cooked. The finadene was young, and didn't have enough vinegar or lemon, it tasted like straight Kikoman soy sauce with a little bit of spice... it was not pika like I was taught it should be. Maybe someone grabbed it out the fridge too early but if that's what's in the bottles don't waste your money. The kelaguen hit the spot. If I lived around here I'd give it another go. If you're just in from out of town and have a craving for kelaguen go ahead and stop by, otherwise any Hawaiian /pacific bbq place will do the same for you. Biba Chamorro! read more

Fantastic! Had the kelaguen bowl with red rice, and cucumber salad. Just like my grandma made. read more

Chamorro Grill - Hawaiian Near Me - San Diego, California

Great place to eat. Workers are really friendly, and food tastes great. I've been here early, Lunch and basically dinner honestly I'd give it more than just 5 stars but it doesnt let me read more

Decent little family owned restaurant. A lot of the items are cooked to order which guarantees freshness at the cost of a bit of wait for your food but it's largely worth it. We ordered a variety of items here for pickup. Poke, Bbq chicken / pork rib platter, pancit, and lumpia. The pancit was the best item with the chicken coming in second, slightly dry but very flavorful. The macaroni salad left a bit to be desired since it lacked that classic mayo flavor and instead had kind of a bitter taste. All items hit the mark but didn't have too much of a wow factor. Overall I think Chamorro grill outputs tasty consistent food but trades off imaginative rich flavors. However I don't think there's an L & L or anything like that in this area or even mission valley so it is definitely worth checking out if you have a craving. read more

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This little joint is very good family oriented. Customer service excellent I ordered the special two item. Portions are very generous. I'm a small eater and I thought it was a lot for me myself. I tried the empanada perfectly cooked and drained and crunchy,must try. Will come again. read more

Located in the Mission Gorge. Friendly customer service. Chairs were a little prickly & sticky due to the tape used to cover holes, I would wear pants if I were you. Spam Musubi (2): With red rice! Thick slab of spam. But the winner is the red rice! Seasoned deliciously with onions, garlic, & other spices, yum. BBQ Short Rib Plate: Juicy, marinated pieces of short rib. Teriyaki Salmon: I wish the teriyaki sauce was the thick kind instead of the thin kind for more flavor. They give generous portions of the salmon but it was a little tough. The macaroni salad was delicious. read more

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