The pork spare ribs are bomb sooo good that we got two orders. These ribs are so flavorful, juicy and a bit crunchy on the outside. You have to try them when you visit. We ordered the Guahan special. It came with pork spare ribs, a chicken empanada, chicken kelaguen, rice and cucumber salad. I loved that I got to try a bit of everything. Chicken Kelaguen was very refreshing. We also ordered Chamorro style fried rice with spam and eggs over easy, and a Poke bowl. There's plenty of food for four of us to share. Again, we wanted more spare ribs so we ordered more. Our waiter was friendly and attentive. The space was big enough to accommodate big groups. I would def come back when I'm in the area. read more

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Food is delicious. Had chicken fried rice-flavorful, fresh and tasty. Service for ordering online and pick up was easy

Outside and inside of the place was well kept. Loved the inside ambiance. My sister-in-laws, granddaughters, and I drove 31 miles from National City area to try this place out on the way home from visiting my son. We loved everything we ate. My oldest granddaughter kept saying "This is so good, we have to come back" We ordered the 3 for $33.33 and the Guahan Special. The banana donuts at the end was added Totally delicious and outstanding. Everything we ate was absolutely superb. We are most definitely going back. Actually I will be ordering to cater a future event. Thank you Guahan Grill for the great food. read more

I have been trying their tasty food forever it seems and I haven't given them the review deserved. The lumpia is the best restaurant lumpia that we've tried so far and the rest of the food is absolutely delicious. Have a treat for yourself and get yourself to this restaurant you won't regret it!!! read more

Guahan Grill - Lumpia is the best - Barbeque Near Me - Oceanside, California

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Service was great nice people The food was amazing! Only thing the bomb fries had good flavor but fries were over cooked and hard. I got Kadun Pika. Fire I was asked how hot I want it 1-10 I'm like 13! Was asked if I was sure. Even when I get Pho I say 13 and they look at me crazy. So I said how about you make it an 8 plus bring me extra chile! So I ended up using all the chile. Probably made it a 10. He brought me more chile enough to make it a 20 I used some more made it a 13! Eyes watering nose running. was on hit. This stuff is so good. First time trying it. I didn't finish it because all the other food I eat. Was going to finish it for breakfast. But I eat the rest couple hours later . Lumpia and empanadas was so good. I tried my nephew's Chamorro style fried chicken was good. I didn't try the spam rools. My sister said it was good. I'll definitely be back. Also beers on tap was good! read more

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Bro this food is great. Employees are nice and it's a good vibe in there. Large portions too

Got the chicken bowl, it taste ok but i wanted a whole piece and cut it myself but they cut it into little pieces though, also the price was kinda high for just red rice and chicken lolz.. read more

Guahan Grill - Barbeque Near Me - Oceanside, California

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My go to when I am homesick and craving Chamorro food. The banana donuts and empanadas are delicious. A must order! read more

Guahan Grill - Barbeque Near Me - Oceanside, California

Came here for lunch with a group of friends and food came out quick for 5 people! I was craving Kelaguen and red rice so this hit the spot. A little pricey at $26 but totally worth it in my opinion. Can't get this type of cooking unless I'm at the grandmas! read more

Guahan Grill - Guahan Special - Barbeque Near Me - Oceanside, California

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Good Chamorro food. The staples - chicken kelaguen, red rice, finadene, bbq pork ribs - just like I remember growing up with my 2nd family back in the Bay. Keep this place alive and pay them a visit. Hafa adai! read more

Great food, reasonably priced and absolutely fantastic service! My wife was born in Guam and can be very picky about Chamorro food and she gave it two thumbs up. The parking lot is a little tough to get to, but definitely worth the effort. read more

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Excellent & Authentic Guamanian food, especially the Chicken Kelaguen & Pork Belly Bowl. Good service.

Heard a lot of good things about this place and have been wanting to try it the past few months! Entrance to the plaza where Guahan is located will make you feel like you missed it. But there's 2 ways to get to the plaza. Inside is well lit, spacious and really clean. Walked in around 5pm on a Thursday and it was really slow. They had one customer already inside. Our server, Peyton, is super nice and upon entry let us know we can sit anywhere. My bf and I knew what we wanted so we ordered right away. Peyton let us know that we came in during happy hour too. Food came out probably 10 min after we ordered as another party walked in. Food tasted just as delicious as it looked; I was not disappointed! Service & food 20/10 will def come again! read more

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Sooooooooooo good. What we ordered: * pork ribs * red rice * Mac salad * lumpia * Empanadas * bbq chicken * Chicken Kelaguen (my favorite item) Beer selection is also top notch. We got to watch the Oregon State football game while enjoying our food & beer, no complaints. The restaurant is also super clean. read more

Guahan Grill - Barbeque Near Me - Oceanside, California

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FALSE ADVERTISING, on October 1 they posted on TikTok a free chicken bowl if the Padres won, and they did so i went in today to claim the free bowl and i was told many excuses and lies and that's honestly super ridiculous, absolutely horrible service, why post if y'all not gonna back it up. No shame. read more

Guahan Grill - Barbeque Near Me - Oceanside, California

The food here is good and authentic. I lived in Guam for few years and very familiar with the dishes - chicken kelaguen,red rice, bbq are my faves. Make sure you dip you try to dip your bbq in finnadene. read more

Guahan Grill - Empanadas Chicken Kelaguen Chicken Salad Guahan Special Chamorro Fried Rice Chamorro Style Fried Ribs - Barbeque Near Me - Oceanside, California

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We've always been a fan of Guahan Grill as they previously had locations in Point Loma and Imperial Beach. Unfortunately, those two locations have since closed. This was our first visit to their Oceanside location, the only Guahan Grill to our knowledge. My wife and I came here for lunch prior to a boxing event down the street at Oceanside's brand new Frontwave Arena. My wife and I decided to share their 3 for $33.33 special which includes 1 appetizer, 2 entrees, and 2 pieces of banana donuts served with vanilla ice cream. We opted to get Chicken Kelaguin for the appetizer, and their BBQ Chicken Plate (which included red rice & green salad) and Chamorro Fried Rice with Spam and an egg cooked over easy for the 2 entrees. We were positively surprised upon getting our food. The serving portions were plentiful! The Chicken Kelaguin could've been an entree there was so much of it, the Chamorro Fried Rice was only halfway finished, and the BBQ Chicken and green salad were the only items completely finished. The red rice served with BBQ chicken wasn't even touched. We were so stuffed we forgot that we had banana donuts and ice cream still yet to be delivered. All the food with exception of the ice cream were taken home in to-go boxes. Honestly, this 3 for $33.33 special could've fed 3 hungry adults, at least the food items we ordered. The dining room was very clean and our server was both friendly and attentive. This restaurant is located in a strip mall so parking was not an issue. We'll definitely come here again if we're ever in the Oceanside area again. read more

The food of my (mom's) people! I haven't had Chamorro cuisine in a long time and this is one of the few times I've had it out since I've only really had it homemade. I've somewhat had this place in mind and I'm happy I finally got the chance to try them out. ITEM'S ORDERED: Locals Deluxe (w/ mac salad & pork spare ribs) Chamorro Style Fried Chicken (w/ mac salad) Empanada TASTE: All the comforting feels for me as I ate my way through all the different items. I already had certain flavors in mind of how specific items would taste and the dishes all pretty much fit that. I had to go with the pork spareribs instead of the chicken option since I always enjoyed them as a kid at all the Chamorro parties. I was already expecting flavors of soy sauce and vinegar in an almost too strong way and these ribs were just that, in the best way. I say "too strong" because I think if you have never had these, you might at first find it a little too flavored, but once you get a bite with some red rice, it's all good. Red rice is a staple with this cuisine and works well with any protein. The vibrant color is more dramatic than the flavor since it's more subtle with just notes of salt & garlic I like to think. The mac salad was simple & good. I like the nicely sized portion of it compared to what you get at the Hawaiian chains these days. Compared to the mac salad at Hawaiian places, this is much less sweet. Also, I was surprised to not see potato salad as an option since I'm more used to having that side dish more. I don't believe I've ever had Chamorro Style Fried Chicken but I'll say it's comparable to fried chicken, minus the breading part. So the crunch is not there, but also comes across less heavy. The Empanada I always view as a specialty item since since whenever I've had it before it was in limited amounts and it always ran out. It's basically a nicely flavored shredded chicken mixture inside a crispy shell. I'm use to a little more spice, which these weren't, but they still were so good. Great freshly fried texture. SERVICE: The one girl who both took the order and brought the food out was very kind and friendly. LOCATION & PARKING: They are located in little shopping plaza which includes an IHOP with lots of parking so you shouldn't have a problem with that. You'll get all the warm, island feels inside with the woody interior and Chamorro styling. I'm partial to this cuisine since I had it so much as a child. If you are looking for a comforting meal or something new and pretty approachable be sure to find your way to Guahan Grill. Cheers! read more

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Amazing food our server was absolutely so sweet and amazing thank you destiny. Definitely will be returning.

OK, so I am not Chamorro. Heck, I have never been to Guam. The closest I have been is Indonesia or Fiji, which is a bit like saying the closest I have been to visiting the US is being in Venezuela. So I can't judge the food here based on any personal familiarity or experience with the cuisine. There is some crossover with different Asian and Polynesian dishes--as Guahan Grill's menu reflects. So my impressions are based on an untrained palette. And to this guy, the food here is pretty good. Set in a casual, laid back space, both the clientele and the staff clearly were indulging in comfort food. And as a native Californian, I thought it the same way. The appetizers include lumpia (banana catsup optional), empanadas, spam sushi and poke nachos. Pacific Rim creole cooking all the way. But for my money, it's chicken kelaguen that stands out. Its tangy flavor and texture is not for everyone, but it is likely the most "Guamanian" dish here and by far the most original. The mains are dominated are unsurprisingly by chicken, pork and fish. The BBQ chicken from the grill is excellent, although I prefer the pork belly (sweet with just a touch of heat). For the truly ravenous, the "Guam Bomb" are extremely filling--fries topped with chicken, onions, cheese, bbq sauce and a spicy mayo. I've yet to try them (they frankly scare me a little!), but my son speaks highly from them. I have also yet to try their stir-fried udon noodles, but they are next on my list. To be candid, Chamorro cuisine is not food that I crave every day. In fact, most days. But when I get the urge, I make a beeline for a neat little spot where I can chill and enjoy a bit of Pacific fusion cooking at its finest. Si Yu'os Ma'åse'. read more

I had a craving for Mediterranean cuisine with an Hawaiian flair. I was surprised to find just that at Guahan Grill. The food is absolutely delicious and the portions are enough for three people! We got the Guahan Special and even after splitting between myself and my husband, we had enough leftovers to eat for dinner. The Empanadas were so good and stuffed with chicken to the max!!! It is a cute cafe that is decorated so you feel like you're in either Hawai'i or some other Mediterranean island. The service is quick and the food comes out hot and fast! It's family friendly but they also have several tv's playing sports and a healthy beer offering. We will definitely be coming back here with friends! read more

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It looked just like a regular fast food. For us, service wasn't fantastic at the start. But made up for it. Dog friendly. We were able to bring our service dog in. read more

Guahan Grill - I had guahan noodles - Barbeque Near Me - Oceanside, California

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I used to visit the Guahan Grill location on Rosecrans for my Chamorro food cravings all the time in college. The relaxed atmosphere, beers on tap and delicious food are why I made the trip to the new location in Oceanside after the Rosecrans location closed. My go-to are the plates! They keep me full, are full of flavor, and is my go to vendor! The service this last trip was amazing! I did not got the names of the servers but both were personable, helpful, and friendly. We ordered our food, was served the food quickly, and finished up with a quick conversation with a waiter. When we left we saw him man the bar--what a worker! We saw that he was truly giving his best and I appreciated that! What we ordered: Chamorro Style Fried Chicken Chicken Kelaguen with Chips read more

Guahan Grill - Chamorro Style Fried Chicken - Barbeque Near Me - Oceanside, California

We absolutely love Guahan!! It's been nice to have them still with us post covid. Everything on their menu is fantastic from the Guam Bomb to the spam rolls and poke bowls. It's a very casual ambiance and a nice bar with good beer selection. If you can- order a Funaguchi, they're the best! read more

Guahan Grill - Spam Roll, double order - Barbeque Near Me - Oceanside, California

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I didn't know much about Guam food before coming here. After eating at Guahan Grill I was pleasantly surprised by how tasty the food is and how clean and fun the restaurant atmosphere is! I would say the vibe is definitely fast, casual but the prices are around $15-20 a plate because of the gigantic portions. Most dishes have meat on them or are fried. So if you aren't a fan of that than be warned. Our server was amazing! He was the restaurant hype man and walked us through the menu with patience and grace. He even modified my bomb fries my putting the sauces on the side which I appreciated. The fries were great! Super crunchy yet soft which is the way I like them. The portion size was big which made me feel like I was getting my money's worth. Not sure I would come back here again because I'm not a big meat person, but I definitely recommend to others if you like that type of cuisine! read more

Guahan Grill - Bomb Fries (with requested sauces on the side) - Barbeque Near Me - Oceanside, California

Amazing food. Fresh and healthy. Friendly and helpful staff. I highly recommend this restaurant. I will definitely be going back there.

The food overall was decent. but the service was very slow and the kitchen even ran out of red rice and cucumber salad. because they ran out of those two main staples.. it made the food not as good. Also, the empanada was good. but it had too much onion & garlic and not enough meat. the ambiance was generally okay, but didn't really feel welcoming. Lanya nai, where is the Hafa adai spirit? lastly the servers were not very attentive, they looked miserable, not even smiling. they would even see our table was missing utensils and low of water. they don't even offer anything, and no enthusiasm. Interacting with the waiters were was like trying to talk to a brick wall. read more

Definitely great comfort food. I should eat here more often. Called in a large to go order last night and they said it would only take 15 minutes - that was pretty incredible. We couldn't even get there that fast. I had to go with my favorite the Guam Bomb. Wow - so good. Fries smothered with meat, BBQ sauce, spicy mayo, etc. It is a wonderful concoction and such a great taste, it all comes together and you don't even think about your waistline while you are eating it because it is DELICIOUS. The perfect comfort food. The Lumpia are pretty good too, about 4 per order. Nice flavors and plenty of dipping sauce. The Empanadas with the shredded chicken inside are a tasty pocket of goodness, definitely a must try. The noodles with beef and broccoli were amazing. The noodles were cooked perfectly and I could not stop eating them all up. Great flavors. I also got to try some of the fried rice with an egg over medium and Portuguese sausage. It was more comfort food and a tasty treat. Great flavors and I thought it was scrumptious. If you are in the area and want some delicious food, large portions, and decent price then give Guahan grill a try. read more

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Wonderful customer service, attentive to both our dine in order and take out. Family wanted to brave traffic and drive two hours for this, and I am happy to report it was worth it! Quality cooked meats and fresh veggies. Could not have asked for a better place to try Kelaguen for the first time. The poke nachos are sooo divine with the beer. ...Tempted to come back even just for that. If I lived closer, I'd definitely come by to hang out. Never felt rushed in a lively yet re-energizing and laid back atmosphere read more

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I never had food from Guam before before coming here, it reminded me of Filipino/Hawaiian food. They have lumpia here. From 5pm-6pm is happy hour half off appetizers. The waiters from young but sweet and kind. read more

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The customer service from the girl at the bar was very friendly and sweet! Food was amazing! Finally found a great Guamanian restaurant! I had the bbq chicken, red rice, veggie lumpias, and a cucumber salad. I wish you had more locations! I'll be back because the food is amazing and I wanna try the Mac salad next time! read more

My Dad had a Guamanian girlfriend in my youth, she loved to cook, and feed us all. She introduced us to Chamorro foods, like red rice, and kelaguen, and the best of all...finidenne. I sought this place out years ago because I had a craving (let's be real...that's how all my foodie ventures happen!) and I loved it. Just moved back to California, and I had to come back and take my family. We ordered it all, empanadas, poke and chips, 3 orders of lumpia, 2 Guahan plates and the granddaddy huge plate, that I can't remember the name of...lots of meat in that one. All of it delish, and so much we all took plates home, along with very satisfied food bellies. Highly recommend this place to get your Guamanian food fix! read more

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Was told about this place around a year ago and a friend recommended to go prior to going to Guam , didn't get that chance though. I've been working in Guam for 11 months and came back on break and decided to check them out, was pleased with the friendly service and island decor and the food was delicious, it's a perfect place to get that Guam vibe even if you've never been there Will be hitting them up in June when I'm back here again read more

Just arrived in San Diego from Hawaii for a soccer tournament, didn't plan to drop by here, but since we saw it on Yelp, we decided to check it out. Glad we did. The kadun pika, although we wanted a spicy level 7 was a really mild hot, but it was definitely good! The maga lahi plate we got to share for two, but it could actually feed 3! We enjoyed the lumpia, and finadene. Nice and clean establishment too. read more

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Business operating during the pandemic, "thank you" Review #41 rounded up from three to four stars because I did a poor job ordering. I was seduced by the thought of a BULGOGI CHEESESTEAK SANDWICH (thinly sliced ribeye, marinated Korean-style, grilled with onions, and served on a hoagie roll with melty cheese, soy vinegar pickles, spicy mayo, and side of fries. maybe I expected too much, but the fries and sandwich were both disappointing. Wyatt thought the GUAHAN SPECIAL (grilled chicken, chicken kelaguen, 2 scoops of red rice) was just okay. it was came with a side of soy vinegar pickled cucumbers (that I really enjoyed) and a shredded chicken empanada (that he really enjoyed). I've eaten here before and usually have the KADUN PIKA (chicken simmered with onions, garlic, hot peppers, coconut milk, vinegar, and soy sauce and served over rice. a Goan vindaloo, a red Thai curry, and a Filipino adobo walk into a bar, get falling down drunk, and have a threesome -- KADUN PIKA is their love-child. that dish is spicy bowl of vinegary chicken hugs. it's a Guamanian restaurant. they serve Guamanian food, and it's always good. I should have stuck with the usual suspects. my bad. read more

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Came here to eat and get away from the beach crowds and eateries in Carlsbad on a hot and humid Saturday. This casual dining establishment is located in a small strip mall. Our host/server, Samantha, greeted us and said we can pick any open table. The restaurant is clean and was pretty much empty as we had arrived for an early dinner. The menu is a VR code taped to the table. It is accessed with the use of your cell phone. Not all items shown on photos posted by Yelpers are not available. Maybe due to Covid, they've limited their selections of entrees at this time. Our orders consisted of: stir fry chicken with mix vegs, steam rice; pork belly with fried rice, pickled cucumbers and Mac salad; and chamorro styled fried ribs with fried rice and pickled cucumbers. We didn't wait too long and finally the dishes were served. The presentation is excellent. Ingredients were well blended. The fried rice had a bit of a tang to it which made it unique. The meats were cooked perfectly and very tasty. Everything tasted wonderful. Staff wore masks, and are very nice and helpful. Prices were reasonable with the huge portions they give you. There is ample parking. Restrooms are clean. read more

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Friendly service, nice atmosphere and excellent food!! If you've never had Guamanian red rice, don't miss out

I've been here a few times before, but never had a a chance to leave a review. It's been 5 years since I came here and they have expanded. The menu is simple and the food still taste as good. The service has always been good also. If ever you're craving for Chamorro food, come here because you won't be disappointed! read more

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Chamorros visiting from Las Vegas and we had to show some love to Guahan Grill on our short trip to SD! It's been a few years since I've been home and boy is it nice to have some comfort fiesta food that we don't have to cook! We ordered pickup for dinner. Like all Chamorro restaurants, it's not cheap but boy is it worth it!! So delicious! The whole family enjoyed dinner - especially the kids (which is always a plus) I did ask for extra plates since we'll be eating at our hotel, but they said they didn't have, which was a downfall, especially since we're not from the area. Wish we were able to eat in the restaurant but we will definitely be back when we're in town again! Love seeing people from Guam flourish wherever they are!! read more

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This place is freakin great, being of Chamorro decent, all the food was familiar and tasted just like my momma would make read more

Guahan Grill - Chamorro Style Fried Ribs and Guam Bomb - Barbeque Near Me - Oceanside, California

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