Stopped by for a quick lunch. We started with a plate of lumpia. They are small but we were given a…read morelot. We ordered and the food came out fairly quick. There was quite a crowd for a weekday lunch. The food was hot. We ordered the pork longsislog and pork poncit. Each portion was big enough to share. Since I'm not an expert on Filipino food, I thought everything tasted great. The crunchy garlic crystals in the garlic rice kinda threw me off. There's a nice size outdoor patio to eat as well as plenty of seating. They also sell ice cream.

This is a perfect place if you want some authentic Filipino food. Service was good!…read more It's hard to say no when halo-halo is recommended to you. It's even harder to eat it when you also have some dinoguan in front of you too!

Solid 4 star experience. Came here on Father's day, and arrived right around noon and there were…read morestill some tables open. Before you knew it, tables were filling up with families out to celebrate or post-church. The decor is fun, lots to look at and they have games at the table. We were given a menu and some cold water and soon after, someone came to take our order. We got the crispy pata with rice and egg, and also another two meat combo. The sisig was amazing, melt in your mouth and flavorful albeit a bit salty. They ran out of the cantaloupe drink which made me sad because thats one of my favorites, but I got a calamansi drink instead and that was refreshing and cold which was perfectly paired with the fairly fatty and dense crispy pata. The pickled cucumbers on the side are a perfect addition to the salty meat. Overall, good experience! Garlic rice could've been a tad more flavorful in my opinion but other than that, delicious.

Been at this restaurant a few times a few years ago. Decode to revisit and get one of their…read morecombos: Longanisa, fried chicken, lechon kawali, garlic rice and eggs. Longanisa- sweet pork sausage; came with 3 pieces. Wish they were grilled. Seemed like just boiled. Juicy but not too fatty. Fried Chicken - crispy thin skin. Had a funny taste to it. Not sure if it's their seasoning or the chicken was freezer burnt. Lechon Kawali - this was the best meat in the combo. Crunchy fried outside but juicy at the same time. Good ratio of fat to meat. Yummy. Garlic rice was not oily and good serving size. Also had 2 over medium eggs. Came with pickled cucumber in sweet vinegar brine. Also came with 3 dips: ketchup, vinegar and the sweet peppery lechon sauce. Cost $30. Nice staff. 3 Stars then and now.

Amazing authentic Filipino food that is comparable if not better to home cooked meals. The crispy…read morebelly pork with eggplant is amazing. We had the $140 combo menu and it was amazing and the food taste of each plates matches. The menu is enough for 9 people and also included deserts. Staff are all friendly, respectful, responsive and accommodating. The restaurant is spacious and furnitures remind me of back home. I will always come back for more.

The food here is good, but it's a bit on the pricey side in my opinion…read more We had a family dinner, party of 11. Fun times...so much so that I forgot to take pictures of the food! The only one I remembered to get was the Halo Halo, which was a little over $10. So that alone should give you an idea of the prices. (Side note...I attended a gathering that catered from another Isla location and just like the San Bruno location, the food was really good)

During a recent visit to Sunnyvale, my wife & I stopped here for a quick Saturday lunch. It was…read morequite busy in this small strip mall, so there was no parking in the lot. Thankfully, there was plenty of street parking right around. We walked in and saw the good selection of food available on the steam table. We both ordered a 2-item plate; mine had the lechon kawali (deep fried pork) and the longanisa (breakfast sausage), while she chose the sisig (chopped up pork cooked with onion and jalapeños) and fried bangus (milkfish). Our plates also came with steamed rice and soup. Since this is a cafeteria style place, our food was ready to eat (though our server offered to heat up the bangus a little in the kitchen). The lechon was very good, not too fatty but still had plenty of crispy skin to go along with the meat. The longanisa was also tasty, very sweet and not spicy. My devoured the bangus, dipping it in spicy vinegar. Since we were in a bit of a hurry, we took some of our food home for breakfast the day. This is a very solid place for a quick meal. There isn't much seating inside, and there were many orders placed to-go while we were having lunch. Will definitely return the next time we're in the area.

Rene Rose Filipino Kitchen is a fantastic hole-in-the-wall. If you are looking for an authentic,…read morehome-cooked comfort food experience, this hits the spot. The layout is much like a "Panda Express" style, or what is traditionally known in Filipino culture as a *turo-turo* ("point-point") restaurant. You line up at the glass counter, pick whatever combo size you want, and they plop the portions onto your plate as you move down the line. It leans m heavily on the greasy side, but it delivers that exact, deeply savory Filipino flavor profile that you just crave. The Winners: The pancit (noodles) was good and hit the spot. The beef with gravy, the classic Beef Mechado (stewed with potatoes in a rich tomato-based gravy), was another highlight, incredibly flavorful. The Critique: (Timing is Key) You should try to time your visit right. If you catch them right at a transition or later in a service stretch, some items can sit a bit. On our last visit, the deep-fried pork belly (lechon kawali) and the chicken adobo were unfortunately on the dry side. Next Time's Order: The Lumpia Shanghai (mini fried pork spring rolls) are light, crispy, and a crowd favorite. Definitely add a side of those on your next trip! It's an unassuming, local gem that serves up great flavor; just try to get there when the batches are fresh out of the kitchen!

Halo Halo - was good but could be better especially if there was added pinipig & kahit isang scoop…read moreng mango/ube/buko pandan ice cream for more flavor! Gulaman - I got confused cause the picture on the board showed a Buko Pandan and I assumed thats what they called gulaman, but ended up given the black jelly gulaman drink which wasn't bad! I didn't bother to change it cause it was already made. It was a bit sweet but once the ice started melting it became more refreshing to drink! I'll have to try the buko pandan next time :) We also enjoyed the hopia that they sell as well that's pre-packaged. Staff was very friendly with greeting us going in and out of their restaurant which we appreciated! We'll have to try the food next time as I really wanna try the crispy karekare :)

After being out on a cold night, I wanted some comforting Filipino food. I'm so happy I came upon…read morethis place because it was exactly what I was looking for. I tend to be picky when it comes to Filipino food because I'm Filipino and I'm used to home style cooking, for fast food this place did not disappoint. I ordered mostly a la carte and the portions were generous. I ordered the rellenong bangus, pork sisig, palabok and 1 combo of dinuguan with rice. Everything was warm, fresh and delicious. Flavoring was on point and not too salty. The meats were unctuous and the fish had a nice bite. The service was quick and to the point, I definitely appreciate then taking my order 30 minutes before closing because it looked like most things were put away for the night. It's a small spot best for takeout but they do have a tidy little nook if you choose to dine in. I would love to come back and try their breakfast combinations, they had a nice variety to choose from.

***REVIEW FOR THE PORK SKEWERS ONLY***…read more One of my co-works was picking up lunch from there and i had him get me 4 BBQ pork skewers. The sauce was very good but the was not consistent, some were chewy and some were tender. I would come back and tried other items.

I've been coming to Pinoy BBQ ATBP since they were located on Abbott Ave, and it's always been one…read moreof my go-to spots whenever I'm craving Filipino BBQ. I've tried quite a few items on the menu over the years, and while some dishes can be a hit or miss depending on what you order, their BBQ never disappoints, especially the rib BBQ! That's always my main go-to plate, along with an order of lumpia on the side. The flavors are always satisfying and definitely keep me coming back.

Never fail with serving delicious food consistently. Whenever I am craving Filipino food, Clarita's…read moreis the place to go. They have the closest style of cooking as my mom's. And my mom was the best cook ever! Fast service and friendly staff/ owners also. The place is clean and cozy.

I truly appreciate the excellent service at Caritas. After attending Simbang Gabi, I stopped by the…read morerestaurant even though they officially open at 11:00 AM. To my surprise, they kindly allowed me to come in before 10:00 and still served me hot, freshly cooked food. I ordered the bangus sinigang, and it was absolutely delicious, the fish was very fresh and perfectly cooked. You can really taste the care and quality they put into their food. The staff were welcoming and accommodating, which made the experience even better. I will definitely be coming back to order more turon and try their other dishes. The place is good enough for a quick dine-in and they maintain the cleanliness. Highly recommended!

Our first time here, service was fast and the person who took our order was super nice. Prices…read moreweren't too bad. We ordered: 1. Pork sisig w/ lumpia: My niece's liked this but didn't like the lumpia. I even tried it, it didn't taste like lumpia shanghai. It tasted healthier and had an after taste. The sauce didn't help make it any better. 2. Street taco: pork sisig and beef steak, both were tasty. Overall, food wasn't bad and was reasonably priced

I ordered Barya for my birthday party and was very impressed! I loved the Filipino fusion take on…read moremany of my favorite dishes, including the oxtail lumpia and peanut butter dipping sauce! That was a crowd favorite and gone by the end of the night, I will say that sauce in particular should he swerved warm but it was honestly fine cold. It was easy using their website to send in inquire for the catering event. It's important to be detailed on what you want, where the location willl be and how many people you plan to have. Day of the event chef rod was texting me asking me a couple follow up questions to ensure food came correctly! He came on time and had everything ready to go. It was quite delicious and we barely had any left overs. I felt that the price was affordable and a service I would do again.