Filo Cafe is a fast casual Filipino restaurant serving up fantastic food and a good assortment of beverages and desserts. I really enjoyed the lechon, which was extremely tender while maintaining a hard shell. I did not prefer the tapsilog which was a bit tough, but loved the tocilog. The highlight for me was the fried chicken, which is shockingly delicious. Flavorful, crispy, and juicy. Highly recommend a try. Best filipino restaurant we've tried in MoCo. read more

Overall enjoyed my experience at Filo Cafe. This was only my second time having Filipino food and I will definitely be eating it more. Filo Cafe is pretty small and they were having a pop up during my visit, which made it even more congested. At first I wasn't sure there'd be a table for me to eat at, but one opened up as soon as I was about to leave. I ordered the Bangusilog, which is fried milkfish (my first time trying this) and vegetable lumpia. The fish comes with garlic rice and a fried egg. The fish was perfectly fried and super flavorful. I enjoyed the crispy skin. The rice was also good and tasted fresh. The portion wasn't the biggest, but for the price it wasn't bad. In my opinion the lumpia was okay, but I appreciate them for having a vegetarian option! I will definitely be returning. read more

Filo Cafe - Vegetable Lumpia - Filipino Near Me - Rockville, Maryland

Ordered pork adobo. What a mistake. 15 bucks for a small bowl of pork soup. The pork was tender but adobo it surely was not. No flavor whatsoever. The lumpia we ordered came out charred. Wife ordered palabok. She is Filipina and said it was nasty. Never again read more

Love the banana turon and the sisig with egg. Sisig was clean and not overly greasy. The egg was cooked just right and paired perfectly with the rice. Super friendly service and great food. I'll be back for sure. read more

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This little cafe serve tasty food. For $20 a person, you will be full. May be nothing specular, why would you go here besides food that you love to eat daily. Standard cafe decor and very clean Platter for two: - spring rolls perfectly crispy outside and moist inside, excellent taste and balance - beef is tasty but a tad dry - pork belly was absolutely perfect, so good. Crispy skin and juicy meat - stir fry glass noodles is tasty and not oily at all - carioca dessert is nice, chewy and not too sweet with good coconut balance and not easy to find read more

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I was in the area recently and feeling snackish so I stopped in for some lumpia and taho both of which were really good! They were obviously made fresh and were just the right size and price for what I was in the mood for. I was tempted by the lechon and other options on the menu but just wasn't hungry enough so I'll have to stop by again. I visited on a Saturday, but they had plenty of seating. It was pretty quiet inside, mostly seemed to be doing takeout. read more

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Comforting, clean, friendly service! I love coming to this family owned business for Filipino comfort food. Our favorites are the lumpia, turón, and fresh veggie lumpia. A must try in Rockville! read more

Filo Cafe - Filipino Near Me - Rockville, Maryland

Sweet little cafe and the prices were right! Food was hot and fresh, and the service was very friendly. (Counter service only - plentiful seating in the cafe.). The lumpia were delicious and really hit the spot on a cold day. Loved all the grab and go desserts and snacks too! This would be a great place to grab a bite after browsing at the Friends of the Library bookstore next door. I will definitely be back to try their breakfasts and fill up my loyalty punch card! read more

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Full disclosure: I came to Rockville to get my lechon fix at Kuya Ja's, but discovered it's closed on Tuesdays. Still craving crispy pork, we searched for another Filipino restaurant nearby, and found Filo Cafe just 3 minutes away. Thank goodness! Got my plate of lechon with rice and I couldn't be happier. The pieces are smaller in comparison, but each piece was perfectly crispy and juicy. My spouse enjoyed his tocilog with garlic rice and egg (gotta love all day breakfast!), and we couldn't resist carioca, sweet rice balls, to take home, along with homemade bagoong (shrimp paste). This place is solid and reliable for classic Filipino plates. I now have another great go-to Filipino restaurant to get my pig fix anytime. read more

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I tried 3 dishes: lumpia, palabok, and lechon kawali. The lumpia was good and seems traditional. The palabok was a bit odd to me. It was very soggy clear thick noodles which had no flavor and tasted very wet. The Lechon kawali was such a disappointment! It was not crispy at all. It tasted like boiled pork belly with no color. The shopping center is very quiet with not many people around. The restaurant inside has a few tables available. read more

delicious filipino food with amazing customer service - def recommend you visit and try!! it was my first time eating filipino food and it did not disappoint. the staff was so sweet and patient in explaining everything to us. the place itself is super cute, clean, and cozy - calm filipino music playing in the background, new desserts + drinks to try, and even a couple of board games you can play with friends! my friend and i ordered the kamayan platter with garlic rice, lumpia, lechon kawali, and (beef tapa or pork tocino). the platter was beautiful and such a fun way to sample a bunch of filipino dishes. it also came with three dipping sauces. food was so delicious - the pancit was savory, the lumpia was perfectly crisp, and the lechon kawali was unreal... super crispy skin and juicy pork inside. the garlic rice was so good too, i love a good simple rice. the beef tapa was a little dry in parts but still tasty - i'm curious to try the tocino next time:) only wish is that the portions were a bit bigger (lowkey think i could've eaten the whole platter myself haha). but overall, such a fun experience and i'd definitely recommend to anyone wanting to try filipino food! read more

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Filo Cafe is a lovely place in an unassuming location. We both ordered the Kamayan platter with variations on the meat choices. We also mixed it up with the lumpia as well so we could sample more of the options. Our dinner was presented on banana leaves making for an authentic experience. The platter was a good portion size and could have been shared with two diners. Since we wanted leftovers, we got two platters. Overall, we enjoyed our meals. I loved the pancit and bihon. The beef was dry and chewy. Pork was good and reminded me of char siew. I've always loved lumpia. I like that they're thinly rolled, unlike egg rolls where the stuffing falls out. The service was extremely kind and patient. I say this because we were utterly confused as to how to order and what was included in the kamayan. The lovely person at the counter had to explain to us a few times what the options were. Thank you, thank you, thank you for being so understanding and patient. Parking: Plentiful read more

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I've been visiting this place since the day it opened. I enjoy the food. It's always delicious. The service is always welcoming. The ambience is simple. The place is not too big, so it's just kind of like hanging out in your own kitchen. So, if you like Filipino food, give this place a try. I think you'll like it. read more

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I've stopped by Filo Cafe a couple times now for their ube vanilla llatte float, which I really enjoy. It's smooth, creamy, has good ube flavor, and provides a good pick me up. Topped with a scoop of ube ice cream, it could also serve as a nice dessert to finish your meal. I definitely plan to be back to try their food - their tapsilog and kamayan platter are calling my name! read more

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Service was very good. The dish I had was a traditional breakfast dish, Tocilog. A sweet and savory pork dish served with garlic rice and a fried egg. It was delectable. All the flavor of the pork paired well with the rice and egg. A very casual atmosphere and clean. read more

Filo Cafe - Tocilog - Filipino Near Me - Rockville, Maryland

Loved the friendly staff. Informative and professional. Portions of the food is large. Simple and traditional food. I got too full to try the fresh lumpia and dinuguan. The price reasonable and the food is tasty. Ambiance is minimalist and clean all around including the bathroom. Absolutely coming back. Check it out if you want authentic Filipino food. read more

Filo Cafe - Combo dangsilog and tocilog - Filipino Near Me - Rockville, Maryland

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Great hole in the wall small business offering delicious Filipino food. We ordered the tapsilog, pancit, halo halo and some Filipino sweets. Located Rockville, there is a lot of parking in the shopping center. Cant wait to go back for more Filipino food! read more

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Dropped in for breakfast on a Saturday morning and ordered Tosilog, which from my time in the Navy has always been one of my fave breakfast meals of all time! It's essentially sweet cured pork, garlicky fried rice, and fried egg... yum!!! Also a side of vukes and tomato slice. The pork is marinated and bacony... really good especially if dipped in the vinegar dip. Super fast service and friendly staff! Loads of free parking in strip mall location with a Zumba dance place next door! While I was there, a constant flow of savvy customers doing mostly pick up. My highest possible recommendation! read more

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5/5 STAR RATING!!! I'm Filipino myself and I've been looking for a local, authentic, REAL tasting Filipino food - THIS PLACE IS IT. Each bite tastes like home. Best place in the DMV. The ambiance is great, service is quick and easy - turon is readily available to eat while you wait for your main meal. Halo halo for dessert is refreshing and beyond tasteful with one spoonful. EVERYTHING ON THE MENU IS A MUST TRY! read more

Filo Cafe - Halo Halo - Filipino Near Me - Rockville, Maryland

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It was my first time in person ordering, I usually order on uber. I recommend both options. Some items are limited on uber so I do recommend in person but both options are great to try their amazing food. The cashier was so nice and informative. I subscribe to their instagram for menu updates and I got to meet the lady in all the videos. She was very sweet in person. I am in love with everything on their menu from the turon, strawberry matcha, and the lechon. I continue to be loyal regular and never once got disappointed. I highly recommend giving them a try if you like Filipino food or haven't tried such cuisine. read more

Filo Cafe - Menu specials - Filipino Near Me - Rockville, Maryland

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Filo Cafe has decent Filipino food, but the service was awful. We ordered the platter (garlic rice, lechon kawali, lumpia, tapa, pancit) and the food was fine, but we weren't acknowledged when we walked in--even though the place was empty. I also ordered an entrée to go and waited about 20 minutes, only to find out it had been ready while staff chatted and never told me. Again it's not like they were slammed with customers - we were still the only ones there . No apology. Very disappointing. Would not go back there again . read more

I like the ambiance. It is welcoming. We ate the Boodle for 2-3 persons. The pancit was tasty and they use the soft cabbage. There's lumpia shanghai thats good. The meaty tocino tasted like chinese roasted pork- it is good I am not complaining because usually tocinos are fatty. We also had dinuguan which is also good & meaty not offals. We took home krispy pata, It was delicious and their vinegar sauce is good. They also offer kakanin, fried peanuts, halo halo. We are going back for sure. read more

We tasted their pancit bihon and lumpia at the Taste of Einstein (high school) and both were SO GOOD!! Now I want to come by and try more of their food. read more

Authentic. Flavorful. Home-cooked style and filling. What a great first order from Filo Cafe! Learning that it is cofounded by a young woman entrepreneur, makes our meal even sweeter! We are so happy to support this business and the thought behind it, which is to create a space for building community and bringing people together. Delicious and authentic Filipino cuisine. We ordered the Leche flan, the Ube brownie, the Calamansi drink, the fresh lumpia, and the Kamayan combination platter, which offered a wonderful variety of samplers. Everything we ate was fresh and filling. The meal was very affordable and the service was so caring and patient. Thank you for a wonderful meal. read more

Filo Cafe - Kamayan - Filipino Near Me - Rockville, Maryland

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Excellent food. Jeremy host is great. Relaxed atmosphere. Great parking lot access. Varied Philippine Cuisine. Desserts and beverages. read more

I tried bangus (milk fish) with egg breakfast. Fish was crispy and thick. Included was head and tail where some places only have one or the other. Fish kind of lacked being marinated but they do include a vinegar cup to dip. I do appreciate the freshness and clean appearance of the meal. Cafe is very clean and would not hesitate to bring family and friends here. The staff was also very respectful. read more

Filo Cafe - Bangusilog - Filipino Near Me - Rockville, Maryland

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3.5-4 stars overall: Filo cafe is a somewhat small sized mom and pop restaurant featuring, you guessed it, filipino cuisine. They're what I would consider a more traditional/less Americanized spot. They do put a sign on their counter that lets you know that ALL items have meat - even the ones that say vegetarian . First impression: when you walk in, it's very open, bright, clean and clean smelling. There were about 15 or so tables - most were unoccupied and people were coming in and out to place/pick up takeout orders. There's a pretty grassy backdrop - perfect for photo Ops lol and about 4 or so board games (e.g., connect4, Sorry, uno). It made for a welcoming and chill environment. We were greeted by a very friendly young lady at the counter, who was super patient answering all of only questions. Food: We ordered several different things because I wanted to try multiple things. I ordered the Lechon kawali, which came with garlic fried rice and some fresh cucumber and tomato slices. The Lechon was lightly seasoned with a very crispy skin. I do wish there was a little bit more meat for the price point but it wasn't bad. That rice was yummmmm. At the server's recommendation for kid-friendly options, my eldest ordered chicksilog. That's a fried chicken wing combo with garlic rice, topped with a soft fried egg and the cucumber/tomato slices. She really really enjoyed the chicken (as did my youngest). That soft fried egg really rounded everything out. We also ordered lumpia cuz who can get Filipino food without lumpia?? They offer a few types of crispy lumpia (pork, chicken, beef), vegetable lumpia and a fresh lumpia. So we ordered pork lumpia and vegetable lumpia, which she made clear to us still had meat it in. So if you're vegan or vegetarian, don't get that. But they tasted amazing!!! I saw another person pick up an order of these little containers with white and dark brown liquid. So I asked the server what it was. Admittedly, I can't remember the name but she told me it was a syrup with tofu. I figured since others were getting it, it must've been good. Not too shabby. I haven't eaten dessert with tofu in it, so that may have been my mental block/challenge but the syrup was a good balance. Not overly sweet. So a protein-rich and warm dessert! Lol. She also ordered a mango boba cuz she loves a good boba. This did not disappoint! I think she may have even drank it all before we made it back home to the house. I had a coworker recommend this place to me since my other option for filipino catered food is closed on the day of an upcoming event. I never knew this spot existed. Needless to say, they passed my taste test so we'll be placing our catering order here. There's ample open parking here. It's in an unsuspecting shopping center off of boiling brook pkwy. I've been coming to this area for years to drop off things to donate at the goodwill. If only I had turned left, I would've seen this restaurant and other shops. Hidden gem!! read more

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Tucked away in a quiet shopping center, I love how this place has brightened up the strip a little more. The service was extremely friendly and it was nice to hear about how they were in business in Virginia Beach for about 7 years before they relocated here. We got there a little after 5 so right before a dinner rush but not late lunch but there were still a good amount of people enjoying their meals. Get there early if you want their desserts though; those go quick. We enjoyed our lechon, garlic rice, and lumpia but what we loved most of all was their little pay it forward board! If anyone wanted to pay ahead of time for meal/drink/dessert, you can and likewise, if you need a little pick me up you can take some kindness from others. The portion size left us wanting a little more but I love the mom/pop feel and taste which were both excellent. Can't wait to go back and try more things. Welcome to the neighborhood! read more

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I felt like everything was overpriced for what it is worth. The parking is free and orders placed ahead was available upon arrival which was great. However, I found it abominable that a cup of regular green tea bag + hot water poured into a plastic cup and ice dumped in is sold for $4.95+ tax. The other food items were mediocre for the amount of food and quality it comes in. I was not happy with any of the products I ordered. The lumpia tasted very greasy and mostly empty inside. The rice had an odd gritty sour taste to it. The cucumber transferred its odors to everything in the container making it taste and smell awful. The beef was overcooked and dry. Whatever the case is, I don't recommend the place for anyone I know. I wish I had known this ahead of time so I wouldn't have recommended my colleagues to order together for lunch. read more

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The first time we had filo cafe, my mom brought it to us and we enjoyed it so much, we came back ourselves the next week. We thought it was great value for the boodle set. They had other things in the menu like Filipino breakfasts but we did think those were a tad on the pricey side. Still great food though and you can't go wrong! read more

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omgg, me and my bc go here every few weeks and its sooo good! literally the best comfort filipino food ive tried!!! in a tucked away spot and the workers are super sweet! read more

Filo Cafe - Filipino Near Me - Rockville, Maryland

One of my favorite spots to get some good Filipino food! I'm Filipino American, but was raised in eating Filipino food and this cafe hits home! So far, I have tried Tosilog (Tocino) and Pancit Bihon. Both dishes are soooo good. I've been trying to find where is my go-to place to get some good tocino, and this place has my heart. I highly recommend for my fellow Filipino's to come try this spot and see if my judgement serves me right. read more

Filo Cafe - Filipino Near Me - Rockville, Maryland

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This was my first time ever trying Filipino food in general and I heard great reviews for Filo Cafe so i decided to give it a try! We were greeted politely by the cashier and she kindly explained what options they have available, usually for the combos they pair with rice; I ordered the sweet and sour pampano combo with garlic rice. It was cooked perfectly and paired well with the sweet and sour sauce. I usually like the tail of the fish, however they brought the head instead & it was equally delicious, the steam was still coming out as I was tearing it apart. I love the aesthetic of the cafe, they have a grass wall with LED lights of their cafe restaurant name & a TV playing korean shows I believe. They also gave us a dessert called Turon to make up for the mistakingly serving the fish head instead of the tail & I loved it! It balanced just right, I must come back to try the ube desserts & halo halo :) read more

Filo Cafe - Sweet and Sour Pampano Combo - Filipino Near Me - Rockville, Maryland

Located on a back street off the beaten track. Simple and minimal decoration, the cafe was like a fast food or neighborhood cafeteria. The prices were inexpensive, and the food was good, but not something that I would go out of my way for. We ordered: Vegetable Lumpia: 3 piece vegetable egg rolls, light and subtle flavor. it was served with onion mixed sauce. Lumpia Shanghai (Chicken): 6 pieces of chicken egg rolls. Served with sweet and spicy sauce. Pancit Bihon: I wanted to try traditional Philippine food, and was told this was the one. It's like a dry Chinese noodle dish. A bowl of clear noodles with carrots, cabbages, snow peas, lemon and a few pieces of meat. It was light and we didn't feel stuffed. There were Philippine desserts we would like to try next time. read more

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They have delicious filipino food. The inside of the cafe is great with good music and very comfortable inside. They are very friendly here and serve well and quickly. Definitely recommend! read more

Filo Cafe - Filipino Near Me - Rockville, Maryland

Good food, good desserts and good service,. I had Kamayan is a combination of Philippine food a little of everything. Then I got Turon which was very good. It's not my first time there so I recommend Filo cafe read more

Filo Cafe - Lot of good stuff - Filipino Near Me - Rockville, Maryland

I live in the area, and I can't believe it took me this long to try out Filo Cafe. The first thing you notice is how clean and organized this place is. It had a cool vibe, somewhere you can hang out with friends and family. Next, everyone here is so friendly and helpful. Everyone said hi and was polite. I felt very welcomed. They didn't rush you to finish your food and had kdrama on TV, that I watched for a while. It felt like home. The last thing was their amazing flavorful food. I had the Tapsilog. It's a classic Filipino breakfast, and it reminded me of home. It's not pretentious, and it's not a fusion. It is simply Filipino. I appreciated that. The beef was marinated to perfection, and it was cooked in a way that the meat was still tender. They must have marinated the meat for a long time. Love the garlic fried rice. It was nutty and garlicky, and the addition of the tomatoes and cucumber was a nice touch. It brought freshness to a very flavorful, heavy dish. Let's not forget the perfectly cooked eggs! The yolk was so runny - yummy. I had it mixed with my garlic fried rice, and I was suddenly back to my Lola's house. Finally, the dessert! I've never had Carioca. Why haven't I?! This is so delicious. The funny thing is it had the same consistency as those cheese bread in Brazilian restaurant (fogo), I think it had coconut? Which added texture. Cause it had the chewy-ness of a mochi. The best part was the hard sugar candy on the outside. It added crunch. I loved it so much that I ordered like 20 of these for my daughter's birthday dinner next week, lol. Will be coming back again, and very soon! Great work, and thank you for representing Filipino culture and Filipino food so well. read more

Filo Cafe - Carioca (did I spell it right?). - Filipino Near Me - Rockville, Maryland

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Filo Cafe is our choice . My sister and I keep going back here for more food . Their food is so good . Price is right as well . Staff is customer driven and serve you with a smile . Ambiance is absolutely inviting to enjoy meals ordered. I highly recommend this to all . Come and enjoy as well ... read more

Oh man... this reminds me of my mum's cooking so much. Especially after my dad had his like 2nd heart attack when I was a kid and mum was trying to make her cooking healthier but still maintain good taste. Like often times filipino cooking is synonymous with greasy and oily, and the argument for it is that "oh that's where the flavor is! It needs to get stuck in your heart valve cause that's love!" No Tito... those chest pains doesn't have to be a good sign of good Filipino cooking. When they say to get to his heart, you need to go through the stomach... it's not that literal! But I digress. This does taste much cleaner and I dunno if it's actually healthy but it doesn't leave me in a food coma after eating. Their longanisa is slightly sweet but far less oily than what I'm used to. Their milk fish is meat and I dunno if they used lemon or calimansi, but the fish skin tastes like bacon. The pancit and lumpia reminds me of those Filipino house party and is the ultimate comfort. Their leche flan (flan or plan?) is soooooooo creamy and not to sweet. I was sad that they didn't have halo halo when I was there but I definitely want to come back and try their dinuguan... read more

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Situated next to a Zumba place - you might need to go there afterwards. Lechon is moist with fat crispy skin and a well balanced sauce- not too sweet. Wish it came with something besides just rice, a tomato, and cucumber slice. The entree didn't sit heavy but fixed the lechon craving. Palobok had the fat rice noodle and the crushed chicharon, eggs, and shrimp. Sauce was also just right. Grabbed the Carioca skewers which had a nice crunchy caramel coating with chewy centers. The kids are asking for more. They have a drink fridge with soft rinks and dessert options near the register. Not an extensive menu but has many staples (except bbq skewers sadly). Nice stop in for your Filipino cravings and very clean. Tv in eating area with popular Korean dramas. Give it a try! One warning - almost every dish is around $14, which I thought was high for what I was getting. read more

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