We went on a Saturday for lunch. It feels like you are dining in someone's home. The owners are on…read moresite and it is a family run business. We ordered a variety of food to try. They have daily specials. We had the Kare-Kare which is a peanut sauce on oxtail. The Lechon Kawali is pork belly with a crispy skin. It was very good quality. The Pork Pancit Bihon made with thin rice noodles was delicious. Our favorite was the sigsig. It is crispy minced pork and onion. The Ube cake is made by a local baker and tasted very fresh. There is free parking in the attached lot.

I adore Filipino food; and when my Filipino pal Dennis showed off his meals at a local eatery via…read moresocial media, I had to go and try it. Back in a small retail area near SE 17th Street, this restaurant apparently opened in late 2019 and then had to close because of the pandemic. But it returned and now offers homemade food with terrific service. The place is small, seating about 30 in an at-home-at-the-dining-table style. Our server, who I think was an owner, was very friendly and even helped us choose a dish. We had to have lumpia, because it was one of the first Filipino foods we ever tried (decades ago). Although these were good, my friends' (shoutout to Analisa and Belinda) native eggrolls were much better. For our main entrees we had the adobosilog and the tapsilog. The adobo dish came with white rice topped with a fried egg, some shaved carrots, a couple of slices of cucumber and tomato. The adobo, though a tad salty, had a delicious soy-vinegar flavor and brought me back to the dish my pal Joe made for us a couple of times. The tapsilog was shaved beef that came with the same accompaniments but it was so salty that I had to mention it when the lady asked me how things tasted. She went and told the chef. (I did not complain about the adobo.) And he insisted that the price of the meal be removed from our bill. Ummm. OK. We splurged on dessert and shared the last piece of Ube (purple yam) cake (bought from an outside vendor) and a halo-halo. The cake was smooth and not too sweet. The halo-halo was shaved ice with ice cream, milk, and a variety of ingredients including beans, corn, and plain gelatin cubes. You have to mix it all up to get a good flavor. Hubby did not care for it because it was not sweet enough (yet he refused to add some condensed milk). It was my favorite dish of the entire meal. (I love cold, creamy, not-so-sweet desserts.) The portions don't match the price. While you get a humungous mound of rice, the meat is skimpy and entrees average about $20 each. And like most small places, there is a surcharge if you use a credit card instead of cash. Even with one meal removed, our bill was about $55 and would have been closer to $80. We do plan to go back and try some other dishes. Let's hope the salt content has lessened. (Remember chef: you can add salt but you can't remove it.)

My mother and I got some to-go food here as we were on the road for business. As Filipinos, we were…read moregreeted in our native tongue and treated with a nice conversation which was very pleasant. We had ordered many things: dinuguan, lumpia, crispy pata, and much more. All were a delight, tasted like home. They also have a quaint store as well as a karaoke station ready for a singer at a moments notice. [I regret not capturing any photos of the food they were delicious.] Eager to return, hungry for more.

SPOTLIGHT: Cultural Preservation and Culinary Excellence Drive Lutong Pinoy's Regional Dominance…read more By The Asiana Post Editorial Staff PEMBROKE PINES, FL -- Measuring the true impact of an ethnic culinary establishment requires looking past marketing metrics to observe community behavior. In South Florida, a recurring anthem among regional diners serves as an organic endorsement: "Let's go to Lutong Pinoy." This family-operated establishment has transitioned from a local restaurant into a critical cultural hub, consistently setting a high regional standard for top-tier Filipino cuisine. Direct editorial engagement with the ownership and staff reveals an operation rooted in hospitality and uncompromising ancestral recipes. The kitchen distinguishes itself by executing complex, labor-intensive foundational dishes entirely from scratch. From the shatter-crisp texture of their signature lumpia to the deeply developed, savory execution of classics like sisig and rich adobo plates, the flavor profiles remain intentionally bold and uncompromised for mainstream Western audiences. What elevates Lutong Pinoy to a benchmark institution is its environment. The staff balances high-volume operational efficiency with a warm, personal familiarity that immediately establishes a sense of belonging for both community regulars and newcomers. By seamlessly pairing pristine, scratch-made comfort food with a genuine spirit of community service, this operation earns its place at the forefront of the regional food scene. The Verdict: (4/5 Stars) Lutong Pinoy sets the definitive benchmark for the South Florida Filipino dining sector. It commands a flawless five-star rating for culinary integrity, operational excellence, and unmatched hospitality.

This was such a great hole in the wall that is a restaurant as well as a grocery store for Filipino…read morefood. The place is small, but the food was great. The buffet was $18-$20 (price dependent on drink you choose). There was a nice small variety of foods to choose from like lechon, pancit, lumpia, longanisa, and more. My favorites were the lechon and longanisa. The lechon was so crispy and juicy. I have never eaten longanisa as a whole sausage before and I loved it! It was sweet and went so good with rice. The people running the place were so friendly and great. This is such an authentic place.

This is the kind of restaurant I live for. Nondescript, a bit rundown, uncommon cuisine...ticks all…read morethe boxes. Add in one of the nicest old ladies I have ever met and you have yourself a great build up. This is a restaurant which happens to stock some Filipino snacks and dry goods on one wall. The tables are old and weather-worn. The buffet is 18 trays of hot food, plus a condiment area and some desserts and coffee. For $18 it's all you can eat and soda or water is included. In downtown Miami that's madness. But the food. Downright amazing. You eat off paper plates on a cafeteria style tray. It is simple. And it is awesome. I served myself a bite of about 12 dishes, tasted them all, enjoyed them all, and went back for second of the best stuff. There are signs posted gently asking you only take as much as you can eat and that is totally reasonable. It's all you can eat man - take a little and if you want more go back! No big deal. But whereas some restaurants post these signs as a threat, the old lady was imploring us to go get another plate as we finished our first and second. Sorry granny I'm full!! Then she insisted we eat some desserts. She wants you to eat and I just loved that. For a woman pushing 80 she has energy and frankly, she is reason enough to visit. Fantastic experience. One of my all-time favorite Miami restaurants and it was like $22. Crazy.

Great Philippine food vendors in yellow green market. They located on other side of building. You…read morecan see they grilling the pig in-front of the store. You can have the sample to try before you order. We got Lechon and garlic rice. The garlic rice is flavorful with smell everywhere. Taste good. The Lechon is crispy and moist. I like the crispy skin. The meal comes with side salad. The clerk is very friendly. Food quantity is good for a person.

The first time I had ever been to Lutong Pinoy was with my Filipino friend. They made sure that we…read moreplaced the proper order and even ate in the traditional Filipino way, which is with your hands. It was an incredible experience, but it's been a few years since I've been back. As we walked in, from a appearance perspective, very little has changed. You can tell that this is definitely a hole in the wall, but the countless patrons that came in and out, spoke to the quality of the place. Pleasantly surprised to see, that there was a new rebranding happening. Now as far as the food, the star dish was the Kare-Kare and of course the Halo Halo. I guess you can say I like anything that said twice.

After wondering about Graces I finally got a chance to visit and try it. A friend of mine who has…read morevisited the Philippines on several occasions said it was the best in South Florida and I couldn't wait to try it. The food here is truly authentic Filipino food although I've never been to the Philippines!! It's a buffet restaurant that's gives one a chance to try different dishes from their culture. The interior is very minimal which I didn't mind and gave me a sense of authenticity. If you want to go there you have to check their hours because they aren't open everyday and when they are open the hours vary! I heard they cater mostly to the cruise line industry. I truly enjoyed every single dish that I tried and can't wait to eat there again! 7/10

Run dont walk This food was so good and the owner was so…read moresweet. Trust, we will be going back

So many people hate on this spot. But as someone who enjoys a chicken BBQ skewer and garlic fried…read morerice... this is the spot for me! There isn't any Filipino spots in Miami for real so this is the only place that I could find in Wynwood. I don't get why people say that this spot is far from Filipino food when it is obviously supposed to show Filipino food in a creative way and showcase street food too... But I'm glad I experienced it for myself and enjoyed my time. The chicken BBQ skewers tasted exactly how it was supposed to. So I know it was marinated appropriately and cased with banana ketchup!!!! I appreciate the chicken lumpia option. Not many people serve lumpia options that aren't beef or pork... so that definitely won me over too. My only complaint was that the beef tapas was not hitting the way it was supposed to. It was giving more of a bistek feel than tapas. I hope that I just caught them on a bad day or that they can refine that recipe. I'm hopeful that it can improve. ALSO -- really loved that Jamaican tea they have. Forgot the exact name of it. But I could drink gallons of it. Lol.

This is the chicken adobo from uber eats. Something about the taste of the chicken was off putting…read more I couldn't eat it. The lumpia could've been a bit more prominent it tasted like air. The extra spicy vinegar I ordered on the side wasn't spicy at all. The veg carrots and tomato sorta didn't blend all that well and the garlic rice was just there. The idea of the bowl is good but execution in flavors just wasn't there for me. I'd rather have gone to fresh kitchen.

We tried the location inside Baoshi Food Hall. Ordered the Turon. Very tasty but a hit pricey $10…read morefor two Turon plus a scoop of ube ice cream. Nicely fried sugary outer shell with soft squishy banana inside. The ube ice cream was a bit hard and icy but the taste was good. Service was friendly but good took quite a bit to come out.

Their food didn't taste good at all. Service wasn't worth remembering. We ate at the baoshi food…read morehall, so ambiance-wise, I can't really comment on it. Not that I'm upset with them or anything, but it was a total waste of money---I truly regret coming here. (Oh, and they're only in Hollywood over the weekend---it doesn't indicate that on yelp so just a heads up).