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    Fil-Am BBQ Grill

    3.5 (179 reviews)
    InexpensiveFilipino, Barbeque
    Closed Closed

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Eric F.

    On way to Disneyland and family was feeling like some pinoy food and this popped up. Located in a strip mall and had a good selection for combo plates. Went with the pork adobo, bistec, diniguan and pork bbq stick. Also had a side of chicken lumpia. The owner was very nice and helpful and place was filled with locals. All the food was good but I think I'd ask for pork lumpia next time if they have it. I didn't know I ordered chicken lumpia and I prefer the pork one much better. Would I come back? Yes I would. It took care of our pinoy cravings and gave me some energy for a long day at Disneyland.

    Lumpia (fried pork egg rolls 100pcs. half tray) and pancit (glass and egg noodles)
    Maria C.

    Originally located inside the now-defunct Orange Mall, this Filipino turo-turo (point and choose premade dishes) best functions for catering with prices that are reasonable considering the variety of choices on their menu. It's best to call ahead for catering at least two days in advance although they have a quick turn-around for last minute requests but be prepared to place your order over the phone with little wiggle room to change your mind and edit (reduce/swap) the order although they are more than happy to add to your order once made. The restaurant itself is clean but small with a handful of tables and is tucked in-between a plaza shared with ramen and Mediterranean choices with decent amount of parking. Lumpia Shanghai or small fried pork-stuffed egg rolls are always a hit at parties, and their pancit canton-bihon is packed with protein and veggies. Their bbq pork sticks are now $3.75 each as of Thanksgiving 2025.

    quick service options
    Gardenia B.

    I'm so happy I found them! They're the same folks who use to be at the Orange mall. But since that place closed down, I wondered where they went! In my opinion, this location was way better for them so it worked out!!! It was my first time visiting this location but I've known about their yummy food and great service for over 10 years! Having their food again truly reminds me of being with family and having a home cooked meal. The place is in a great location with ample parking and lots of options. It's a quick service style (turo turo in Tagalog) so you just point to what you want. I can't wait to go back and try more items!

    Savory and Sour Beef Stew (Sinigang?) 2/5 - too sour for me
    Nhue G.

    This is a decent Filipino food place. It was hard to know what you're getting since the food was displayed without any labels. Kind of just got whatever looked interesting. * Grilled Pork BBQ 4/5 - Sweet and savory with a nice honey BBQ glaze. A little too sweet rather than savory. * Marinated Pork Belly? 4.5/5 - Not sure what this is actually called. Tasted like pork belly marinated in different spices. Tender with a good flavor. * Savory and Sour Beef Stew (Sinigang?) 2/5 - Generous amount of beef and onions, but very sour. * Turon (Banana Lumpia) 4/5 - Banana and Jackfruit lumpia deep fried and covered in a layer of brown sugar. The brown sugar layer was a bit bitter, maybe due to being overcooked. Regardless, this was a unique dish that I strangely enjoyed.

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    Awesome food, great price. Everything is homemade, fresh, daily. Highly recommend giving this place a try. Mare certo

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    Don't expect friendly service, but do expect good food, The kabobs were awesome. Will def come back!

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    I am only giving 4 stars for the bbq (pork and chicken). I've been ordering the bbq for catering and it always turns out good.

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    Ask the Community - Fil-Am BBQ Grill

    Where are you now located ? I heard orange mall closed. Where did you move to?

    Corner of Chapman and Main.

    What exactly are their hours? Been here twice, once at 630 another at 5. Both times they were closed.

    They close at 6:00 PM Tuesday thru Sunday, and closed on Monday.

    Do they use oxtail in their kare kare?

    What items are a go-to for catering? TIA

    Do they do catering or party platter packages?

    Yes

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    The hottest new restaurant in Orange County. Multiple friends have been asking if I've had Smoke…read moreQueen. Looks like I was late to the game because they have been famous with articles from Eaters Magazine LA and The New York Times about Chef Winnie Yee, the Pit Madam. I think this is a new location they expanded to in the Cottage Industries newly developed area in Garden Grove. There is a small private lot off 9th street, but it's usually full, so you can find additional parking off 8th or 7th street nearby. I was helped by Swarna and she was so friendly, courteous and helpful. My boyfriend and I wanted to try a little bit of everything so we ordered 1/2 lb Brisket ($19), 1/2 lb Siu Yuk ($16), 1 Green Curry Sausage ($9), Mac and Cheese ($8), Tallow Fries ($8), and a Regular Fountain Drink ($3.50). We took the food togo, but everything tastes fresh and delicious. It did not affect the quality of the food. The one feedback I would like to give the restaurant is that it seems a bit stingy to only give us only one of each sauce when we ordered 3 meats. I didn't see this until we got home or I would have asked for more. It's hard to say which one was my favorite because both the brisket and the siu yuk were good. It was not only the flavor but the quality of the protein. The green sausage was a really nice fusion execution of a traditional American barbecue item. The sides were less exciting. I ate them and they were average but I don't feel like they live up to how great the proteins were. I would definitely order different sides the next time I come back. A great execution from Chef Winnie's Asian background in perfect harmony with American barbecue. I'll definitely be back!

    Made the drive from LA and it was so worth it. The meat was tender and juicy. Loved all the…read moredifferent variety of meats and sides. I had a party of 3 and got the 4 meats and sides. It was plenty of food, more than enough for all of us and pretty affordable I'd say for barbecue. My favorite meat would probably be the crispy pork or brisket. Best side was the sesame slaw, fresh and helps cut the fats from all the meat. The cornbread was a tad dry but the butter helped out. Fries were also just alright, would've chosen something else. Also really like the outdoor seating idea but realistically, during summer... the flies and the heat are unbearable. Wished there was an indoor option.

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    Doors open for the day ; picture of the order counter
    Doors open for the day ; picture of the order counter
    Pork Belly - Skin was nice and crispy
    Pork Belly - Skin was nice and crispy
    4 Meat 4 Sides: Pulled Pork, Sausage, Brisket, Char Siu. Double Tallow Fries, Sesame Slaw, Spicy Cucumbers.

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    4.1
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    I finally found a BBQ spot that offers amazing vegan BBQ! Bree Haag BBQ absolutely delivered. I…read moreordered the BBQ Judgement plate with vegan BBQ, potato salad, and macaroni and cheese, plus the Hawg Eggs and banana pudding, everything was flavorful, satisfying, and clearly made with care. Even through delivery, the food arrived fresh and delicious. It's so refreshing to find a BBQ place with legit vegan options that don't feel like an afterthought. I'm already planning to check the restaurant out in person soon. Highly recommend for both vegans and BBQ lovers alike!

    It looks like a small mom and pop bbq joint…read more The employees are very nice and personable. Lovely service as we are there. We ordered a BBQ plate, cornbread (that comes with 4), and their own home brewed root beer . Damnation plate comes with choice of 3 meats, choice of 2 sides, and corn bread. You add an extra $2 for premium tier meats. For the meats we ordered brisket, tri-tip, and pork belly. For the sides we got the coconut creamed corn and smoked mashed potatoes. I enjoyed that the meat was cut almost to bite size pieces. Pork belly at a BBQ joint is unique to offer. We enjoyed its flavor and taste. The coconut creamed corn is delicious. Very unique and first time trying. We enjoyed the savory corn with the sweetness to the coconut milk. The mashed potatoes were very subtle to the smokiness. Slightly gummy. Cornbread was a tad dry. Fresh brewed Brew Hawg Rootbeer I really enjoyed. Not overly sweet. It's very hard to find a place that brews their own Rootbeer. Again, I say the service was amazing. When we were done eating, the lady behind the counter gave us some banana pudding to try. Thank you. The service is memorable. We will definitely be back.

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    Dining area.
    Dining area.
    Potato salad,creamed corn, pulled pork, brisket, chicken
    Potato salad,creamed corn, pulled pork, brisket, chicken
    Bbq sauces

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    Bbq sauces
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    Hickory & Spice

    4.5
    (536 reviews)
    3.2 mi
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    Food is delicious and amazing Service was excellent and they…read morerecommended the lemonade mango delicious I really enjoyed it Atmosphere: simple

    Fair warning. I was born and raised in Texas. So.. I am a hard person to impress with bbq…read more A coworker recommended me here so thought I would give it a go We ordered a brisket plate. A rib plate and onion rings. I'll break it down Pork ribs were the highlight for me. They were served with sauce on top.. and I prefer them dry. That being said. They were well cooked. Not amazing. But fine Pork ribs : 7/10 Side dish was a runny Mac and cheese: 4/10 Onion rings are pretty perfect. Thick slices with crunchy panko-ish breading. Onion rings 10/10 Brisket plate with 2 sides: sweet potatoes and beans The brisket over all was salty and a bit dry. We were served two fatty pieces from the middle. And a couple not so fatty ones from the ends. Those were dry. The fattier ones were better. But still really salty. Wasn't a fan Brisket 5/10 Beans: a bean medley?!? Multiple variety of evens. Which I am assuming had some bbq sauce in the broth as they were both vinegary and sweet. Honestly. I hated them We threw the entire side away Beans 0/10 Sweet potatoes : Sweet! Like. Really sweet. With a candied pecan crust. If sweet sweet potato casserole is your jam. .. this might be for you... it wasn't for me Sweet potato: 3/10 The bread and butter pickles were good On a side note. Ketchup is served in little plastic cups.. as opposed to a squeeze bottle. The onion rings don't actually fit in the cups to dip them in ketchup. So.. yeah that's annoying. Bbq sauce is also served in those little cups. Where are the squeeze bottles of sauce lol. At least they don't charge for bbq sauce like heritage does. All in all was nice to get a new place. Did it remind me of bbq back home? No. Would I return? No

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    Order Counter & Bar
    Order Counter & Bar
    Our 24-hour smoked brisket
    Our 24-hour smoked brisket
    Bbq ribs takeout or dine in. Our spare ribs are crowd favorites

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    Bbq ribs takeout or dine in. Our spare ribs are crowd favorites
    Mr BBQ

    Mr BBQ

    4.5
    (5.8k reviews)
    6.1 mi
    $$$

    LUNCH Special for $30 a person is undefeated. QUALITY of BEEF BELLY AND BRISKET was amazing. Pro…read moretip combine them to get the perfect lean:fat ratio! GELO is one of the best servers I have had! He was so attentive and accommodating and his bright personality made our day. Bonchon variety is abundant but I really just wanted cucumber and kimchi. KIMCHI wasn't my favorite but decent. STEAMED EGG and KIMCHI SOUP side by side was also a solid combo. Dip the egg in the soup for the true Korean approved experience. The TOFU SOUP had a lot of soft tofu but the broth was just ok. Great sides to the meat and I'd honestly get them again. Go to AYCE Korean BBQ spot for the area get pretty busy!

    We are returning customers, last time we gave them grace but this time we are even more Extremely…read moredisappointed. After being seated, we waited a long time before anyone came to our table to take care of us. Although our server seemed to be trying his best, the overall service still fell far below expectations. Rarely checked on us throughout the meal, our grill was changed once, and never came by to offer drink refills. The food quality has also gone downhill. The rice cup portions are drastically smaller than they used to be, and the meat quality was poor. It feels like the restaurant's overall operation and standards have really declined. For the price, this experience was unacceptable, and unfortunately we won't be returning. I don't recommend it at all!!!!!!

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    View of the restaurant
    View of the restaurant
    The salad and meats
    The salad and meats
    Their front sign

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    Their front sign

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