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    3.1 (381 reviews)
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    Lumpia Shanghai
    Justin M.

    First time at a dine-in Goldilocks. Shopping for quintessential Filipino food staples -be it Ensaymada, Pandesal, Mamón & the like- are the earliest memories of my childhood. Such goodies are synonymous with Goldilocks. That said, I have to admit that I've never been to a location that features a dine-in restaurant alongside its trademark Filipino market. For a simple, no frills, straightforward affair, I was pleasantly surprised. And not by the unmistakable trademark welcome feelings of Filipino hospitality, rather - smoothness arguably at one of its absolute best. FOOD: Lumpia Shanghai = 8.5 / 10 Warm? Yes. Crispy? Yes. Meaty? Sure. Those are my bare minimum standards for lumpia. All the boxes are checked. I will say, that I prefer sweet chili sauce over the standard "La Choy" brand sweet n sour neon red sauce. Tapsilog = 8.5 / 10 Hungover or not, if I want fried, firm beef, a firm, medium-cooked egg, & some fluffy rice, this gets the job done. Halo-Halo = 8.0 / 10 A rather more humble take on the signature dessert of the Philippines. It's fine. Just fine. Can it be more extravagant? Sure. It is it ok not to go over-the-top? Depending on my mood. It's not necessary less than other versions, rather just more stripped down. Sometimes, I want more emphasis on the ube ice cream. The selection of take home desserts is rather impressive. You literally hear the deference & respect in every worker's interaction towards the customers. I love it & makes me proud of my Filipino heritage. This place is truly underrated and a simple, quick, "gets-the-job-done" Filipino dining experience. It's low maintenance & there's a time + place for that.

    Ari R.

    Tried Goldilocks again because it's so hard to find good Filipino food... but this visit was disappointing. Nothing really stood out, and the quality just isn't what it used to be (at least in my opinion). The bakery prices are also pretty steep for what you're getting. Drove out of my way for this, and sadly it wasn't worth the trip. I wanted to love it--but I don't see myself coming back.

    Tapsilog
    Rosalee I.

    Goldilocks is a staple from the Philippines. I grew up instilled that Goldilocks was the only place to get Filipino food. They have all the traditional food that you are familiar with plus the bakery. Service was great, they seat you right away. Ambiance is cafe style, gave me the Dennys feel with the rubber cracked leather booths and table. Food took about 10-15mins to be brought out which is normal for the Tapsilog and the fact there was only 3 tables being occupied including. Mine. I give it a 3 star because there was nothing impressive about the taste. Unfortunately, the competition of Filipino + Asian restaurants in the same plaza have in my honest opinion better taste and quality. Personally, I only come here for nostalgia and support because I would be sad if Goldilocks ever closed down at this location. But they need an upgrade. They definitely need to replace their dried out cake decorations in the front. Also update/change their menu and really cater to the new generation of foodies.

    Cindy H.

    My family, friends and I prefer Goldilocks when we are in the area, so it was normal for us to decide to celebrate my birthday here! We know which menu items we prefer, so we always love it! We ordered the sisig (with egg!!), shrimp sinigang, sotanghong, a very large amazing platter which included fish, squid, pork, eggplant, diced tomatoes and mango. A couple of my friends shared a fresh lumpia which they adore here. For dessert, as always, we had the buko pandan, a Goldilocks specialty! Of course we will be back as we always love it here.

    Juicy Crispy Pata
    Chris U.

    It's been good 6-7 year since the last time we dine-in here in Goldilocks. We decided to have our brunch after in laws morning appointment. Got lucky for a parking knowing it's hard to get one on a weekend close to the restaurant. Attentive staff from start to finish. It was 930AM but decided not to order breakfast items instead ordered our regular UBER orders. Ordered the following: Crispy Pata - it's a must for us! Crispy skin and juicy pata meat. Ordered Crispy Pata here five times last year through UBER since we just love how juicy and crispy it is. Pansit Canton - well seasoned and great amount of toppings i.e veggies and meat. Noodles not overcooked. Fresh Lumpia - not pictured. Fresh veggies wrapped in crepe with sweet savory peanut sauce completes the dish. Highly recommend if you're craving for some Filipino dishes.

    Faye A.

    Craving Crusher: Halo Halo Edition!! The Halo Halo craving hit us like a sweet, icy freight train, and naturally, we bee-lined it to Goldilocks... aka the Filipino carb kingdom. While we were at it, we snagged some breads and pastries to-go bc let's be honest, who doesn't need a backup snack plan? Now, we did have to wait a cool 20 mins for that magical dessert (which in Goldilocks time is practically "cooked-to-order" fast), but when that glorious, jelly-loaded, Ube-crowned masterpiece landed in our hands...oh yes... it slapped!!! Hard!!! Sweet, icy, crunchy, creamy... she's still got it!! Service? Let's just say the staff has mastered the art of expressionless efficiency. It's not rude, it's cultural ambiance. We don't come for the lack of smiles, we come for the sugar coma. Parking though? A full contact sport (lol IYKYK if you grew up in this hood you know about the parking brawls!!). If you don't see at least one uncle ready to square up over a space, is it even a Filipino plaza? Bring patience or a scooter!!! Or... park in the lot by the empty Big Lots & Joanne Fabric. Final verdict: Always worth it. Just maybe smiles from the staff would make these visits more enjoyable.

    Great food, dining lady tall with eye glasses short hair is snobbish 3PM/15thJuly2026
    angelita a.

    It's my first time here. I paid the food. North Cali. We paid before seat to eat. I told the lady if I can dine in. The lady who's in charge of dining area is a snob and attitude. The cashier lady was a sweetheart to let me dine in to eat.

    Fresh Lumpia
    Char B.

    I don't really go here often because I live far from here so I have yet to give a proper review because I have more stuff to try. Upon walking in the ambiance is nice. Lots of items to choose from and staff is super friendly. I got the fresh lumpia to go which was good but kinda pricy. The parking lot is an absolute nightmare hard to find parking.

    Rochelle R.

    LOVE the empanadas and the food tastes amazing and juicy. The servers were so nice and it felt like you were at home. The whole restaurant setting feels like you're at home. Love this restaurant and definitely recommend. BEST EMPANADAS

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    Erica C.

    4/17/2026 - I dropped in to buy these because they are so good. The smell, taste and very filling. They are called Siopao Pork Asado for $3.80 each. Buy 6, get a 7th for free. About $25 total. Walk in, go the right and about 15 feet in a display case to keep it nice and warm. I would have given this a 5, except for the following. They charge 10 cents a bag. Why? Also, when you pay with credit card, automatically asked for 15% tip and up. Hit other and place zero and walk out. I'm not tipping, you are a cashier I'm and not eating in. This is a to go order. The food here is amazing though. When you get home. Place in the frig, heat up in the microwave by placing water in a cup and heat to it boils. To make steam. Then wrap a damp paper towel around Siopao Pork Asado and place with the steaming water. Heat for 30-45 seconds and enjoy. Longer than 45 it will dry out the bun. Trust me.

    Lechon Kare-Kare
    Efren R.

    I recently had lunch at Goldilocks with a group of 15 people, and I have to say, it was a great experience! We called ahead that morning to make a reservation, which turned out to be super helpful since near half our group had flights right after lunch. When we arrived, our table was all set, and our server was there ready for us. She was really friendly and professional, and I appreciated her suggestions on what to try (even though we knew what we want The food came out quickly, and I'm happy to say it was all delicious! We devoured almost everything on the table. Goldilocks has always been a favorite of ours, and this visit definitely reaffirmed that. We'll definitely be back the next time we're in town!

    The cashier accidentally rang up the wrong items, so my purchase had to be processed as two separate credit card transactions. Because of that, I was prompted to leave a tip on both transactions. On the second transaction, which was only for one halo-halo, I ended up being charged a $5 tip because there wasn't an option to skip or decline the tip.

    Laura M.

    Goldilocks food was tasty & served fast!! Located in National City, close to Daiso. 1420 E Plaza Blvd d7, National City, CA 91950 For a late lunch/dinner tonight, I ordered their Mami chicken soup: boneless chicken w/cabbage, celery, and carrots. Told the waiter to not include the boiled egg. For dessert, there's halo- halo (shaved ice mixed with condensed milk, ice cream, jackfruit, azuki beans, & etc). They also sell cakes on-site and they also can bake customized cakes for all occasions! For their bakery items- Their Mamon bread dessert is recommended. They have a classic mamon without cheese & they have the special mamon with cheese! Between $2.99 & $4.99

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    They're good accommodation mr leo. The Halo halo they're not good only jelly. There's a lot of jelly

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    Thanks so much for the review and the visit!

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    I got the arroz caldo. I paid almost $20+ for a small portion to get delivered. Food was okay but not the best.

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    Thanks so much, Olivia. So glad you love our Kare-kare and pork BBQ!

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    Thank you Evanleo for your 4-star review. We highly appreciate it!

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    as always a well cooked crispy pata. we also liked the sago/gulaman drink, our favorite fresh lumpia, and pansit canton.

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