On my Filipino Food adventures whenever I visit, my Auntie actually recommended this place. Here was our experience. AMBIANCE Parking: Plaza parking. It was pretty big so we didn't have any issues. Seating: Inside seating. Good for pairs or groups. Room for maybe 50-60 people. Vibes: The area is nothing too flashy. It's a suburban area mixed with chain businesses and local gems. The spot itself is an experience. We were lucky as we were welcomed with some afternoon karaoke. It's a spacious space with a compacted grocery on side, dining and karaoke stage, and then passing the food line is an extension to the coffee shop next door. Great place to relax, find your singing community, and enjoying some comforting Filipino food. FOOD / DRINKS Bilao (means wooden platter) (Recommend) You're welcomed with a medley of Filipino good eats - bbq skewers/pork belly, fried tilapia, lumpia, shrimp, egg roll, and rice. This is a traditional delight so if you're looking for the Filipino experience and comforting flavors, this is your best bet. You have flavorful savory meats, vegetal okra, garlic shrimp, and some crispy/cackling fish and lumpia. You definitely need a group of people (5-8) to finish this. Sago't Gulaman (means tapioca pearls and jelly) (Recommend) For a nice refreshing drink, this felt like sweet tea. A good balance of tapioca pearls and jelly that didn't overwhelm the drink. CUSTOMER SERVICE Celine was awesome! Friendly and super helpful as we navigated the menu. TL;DR OVERALL 5 Stars. Good food, reasonable prices and an all in all pleasant experience. Visiting from California and coming from a family of good cooks, I'm quite critical on Filipino food but this hits. I enjoyed the dishes, products, and enjoyed the community vibes they built. For those looking for Filipino comfort flavors or if you're trying it for the first time, definitely check them out! Best wishes to Jojo, Chona, and the rest of the Kabayan pamilya! #RepresentAZN #FilipinoFoodMovement TIPS * Kabayan means fellow countrymen in Tagalog * This store differs from the other Kabayan store * Check their website/social media for events! read more

Kabayan Filipino Store & Cafe - Woooo!!! - Filipino Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Food: Pretty good, from a flavor/taste perspective (but the Monggo was very ginger-y). The prices, however, are a bit steep for the portions, relative to other Filipino restaurants I've been to. A double plate at $12.99 (at the time of this review) comes with two entrees and a single scoop of rice, and there's a $2.50 upcharge for "premium" items, like Squid Adobo. For one of the double plates I ordered, I requested for Chicken Adobo, which only came with three small pieces of meat. Service: Went here on two occasions, and both were void of the feeling of welcome or hospitality you'd expect from a Filipino establishment. Ambiance: Casual. Parking: Ample parking. Located in a plaza. read more

Kabayan Filipino Store & Cafe - Filipino Near Me - Dallas, Texas

It was our first time trying it out, and we also held our community gathering here--it ended up being such a great spot for it. The ambience was lively, welcoming, and full of energy, which made it perfect for a group hangout. Of course, it wouldn't feel like a Filipino restaurant without karaoke! They also have a mini grocery section, which I really loved because they carry a lot of Filipino snacks and pantry staples. We ordered the tapsilog, which was really good, along with a side of chicken adobo and menudo. Everything was flavorful, comforting, and great for sharing. The service also stood out--the owners were incredibly accommodating and made sure our group felt taken care of. They were warm, attentive, and helped create such a welcoming atmosphere. Overall, it was a great first experience, and we'll definitely be back! read more

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Oh my God it's so good. I'm so happy that I went to this place. The food was so good just how I remembered. I definitely will be coming here again. The people were so sweet. read more

Kabayan Filipino Store & Cafe - Like the picture said it was so good but just like I remembered being back in the Philippines - Filipino Near Me - Dallas, Texas

The food is pretty good and I like how they have a made-to-order menu if nothing in the tray selection catches your attention. If you like Filipino food, I'd say it's pretty authentic and you can't go wrong with anything on the menu. Haven't tried their desserts, but their chilled taho is pretty good. There's also a well-stocked grocery section if you're looking to grab Filipino snacks. Though as another reviewer has mentioned, their priced are pretty steep for the portions you get. The vibe is also very Filipino as there's a karaoke section that greets you as soon as you come in, though it would be more awesome if they could make it more accessible to other patrons and not have the same 2 people sing their hearts out the whole day read more

Tucked away... weekend afternoon was busier than expected. There was someone singing karaoke. Nice but a little too loud. The menu is at the front. Average $15. Most people get the cafeteria style lunch with 2 or 3 entrees and rice. 2 entrees is $15. There is made to order items like noodles. Lechon is NOT included in the entrees and charged per pound! The workers patiently explained what each dish is in front of you. There are non pork dishes. Vegetarian options. Got the stir fried noodles with pork (either chicken pork or shrimp). It took a bit for it to be ready but not long of a wait. Big portion. Could split with someone else. They brought it out to me which was nice. There is cash discount. I recommend checking out if you want to try some Filipino food. read more

Kabayan Filipino Store & Cafe - August 2025 - Filipino Near Me - Dallas, Texas

My sister and I ate here for lunch one day and we are glad we tried it. We weren't sure what to order and the man at the counter allowed us to sample some of the things that were on the display. Our foray into Filipino food is very basic so it was awesome to try some new things. A Filipino customer recommended trying a squid dish saying it was her favorite but it wasn't quite to our taste but if you like very acidic dishes, it may be for you. We ended up settling on getting adobo, menudo (a type of stew not to be confused with the Mexican one), a pork skewer, and kare kare. We also sampled dinuguan which is a stew made with blood which we actually really enjoyed. The kare kare was thick and delicious and super peanutty. There was crispy pork inside which was very good. The other dishes we ate were good as well. At the end we ordered a halo halo which had ube ice cream, flan, beans, shaved ice, and a bunch of other things. We would definitely come here again for Filipino food. read more

I visited this Filipino store and café and discovered delicious Filipino food here. I ordered the large two-entree plate with a generous portion of steamed rice, selecting the savory pork BBQ on a stick and a richly flavored tomato-based pork stew (I can't recall the exact name). The flavorful and tender pork BBQ, well-marinated, boasted a delicious balance of sweet and smoky char from the grill. A wealthy, tomato-based sauce of the stew complemented the single serving of steamed rice, creating a comforting, hearty meal. I enjoyed browsing the Filipino grocery items while waiting for my food because the store had a welcoming, no-frills atmosphere. This place is worth visiting for a good introduction to Filipino food. read more

Kabayan Filipino Store & Cafe - Pork BBQ on Skewer and some tomato based pork stew - Filipino Near Me - Dallas, Texas

The food flavors and portion is not consistent. If the customers are friends of the servers then you're good to have a bigger serving portion! read more

I personally prefer this location over the one in Lewisville as far as their food is concerned. According to one of the staff, the two locations are under a different management and I see a big difference as far as the taste of food. They practically serve the same menu but this location in north Dallas takes home the prize. I did order some food to go for a little get together at home and it was a hit to my friends. We all love it! read more

I have been coming here (Preston Rd, Plano location) for several years and has got to know the GREAT people behind the Pinoy dishes I grew up loving. They are always welcoming and willing to explain the dishes to newcomers. Food is always fresh and delicious. Price is very reasonable, and the portion is very adequate. If you come near closing time, expect you will run out of the "turo-turo" options, so be there early when you can. I am so glad that we have them here in the North Dallas area! Kain na! read more

Its like being in the phillipines but in texas. 10/10. legit felt like being at a cookout. Karaoke the entire time. It felt very local and everyone knew each other. The cooks even shouted excitedly at the customer after us like "how you been" but in tagalong. Food was really good but hit or miss cuz some of it was out of my league. The chicken adobo, bbq, and the pork stew was 10/10. i had never tried kare-kare (a peanut buttery curry) and laing (taro leaf in coconut milk) before. I did not realize laing was made with dried fish. Its like the main thing. Way too authentic for me. But the halo halo was banger. Definitely get the halo halo. The Empanada was kinda just ok though. Could be more seasoned and the dough is a bit pasty. read more

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Amazing and authentic. The food is like your Lola's cooking. I can never find ensymada anywhere and here it is so good. Market had everything I was looking for! read more

An extension to their grocery store is Kabayan's casual dining area. Eye-catching cafeteria-style buffet. A wide variety of Filipino dishes offered. Wonderful counter server in describing what I was pointing at all through the line. As with all buffets, most appealing to me are the dishes fresh from the kitchen. Delicious were the choices made on this visit of "Pork Belly BBQ Stick" & "Chicken Curry". Ordering off their board, I also tried two mainstays of this particular cuisine. Minimal tasty filling in their crispy "Lumpia"; and, though there was still a big chunk of ice not crushed, lovely was the ube in K's delightful "Halo, Halo"! CHEERS! read more

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I really do love the food but when they start adding extra fee for the dish they call premium it becomes a turn off. ( Turo Turo style food ). read more

Good food, clean place, nice ambiance, karaoke to thoe who wants to sing, clean bathroom, nice friendly staff

Kabayan is such a great place to get some high quality authentic Filipino dishes. My personal favorite is the Inihaw ng Pusit ("Grilled Squid"). However, they got some classics if you want to just introduce yourself to this cuisine - chicken adobo, pork bbq sweker, & pancit - just to name a few! There is also another location in Lewisville if you're in that area or heading that direction Visit the.pikachew on Instagram & Mukbee for more awesome food pics read more

Kabayan Filipino Store & Cafe - Grilled Large Squid - Filipino Near Me - Dallas, Texas

What a waste of money the food was bland and the lumpia was all wrapper I've definitely made a mistake eating here

Upon entering, I was immediately impressed with the vast amount of Filipino foods and goods they offered. There were pantry items, frozen, and refrigerated foods. The store was neat, clean and organized and I witnessed them restocking their shelves at the opening time I was there. I loved that they had a place for live music, the balikbayan box service to send good to the Philippines and then the hot foods they offered. Prices were fair and the service was great. I did not give a higher rating due to not trying the foods, just the goods available and the state of the store. All in all, I highly recommend. read more

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This place is delicious!!! My boyfriend and I aren't that familiar with Filipino food and we wanted to start branching out, then we drove by Kabayan! The lady behind the counter was very helpful and answered all our questions. The menu was a little confusing for me, so I ordered by pointing at the food. Luckily, she saw how confused we look and offered little sample cups to help with our decision. All the dishes taste SO GOOD with so much flavor and perfect spice level. I got a 2-entrées plate ($10), and my boyfriend got the 3-entrées ($12.50?). Each curry dish came in a styrofoam bowl which is perfect because each dish is unique and I didn't want them to mix together. The spicy chicken dish was creamy with a small kick. It was spicy when I taste test it alone, but it wasn't bad with the rice. The pork belly and pork skewer were surprisingly good! It wasn't dry and bland as I imagined, but juicy and the burnt char around it added even more flavors. We devoured our plates and still had 2 bowls of curry left as leftovers. I really liked the taste, price and service here. Their dine-in area is nice, but make sure to clean up after yourself. They also have a little store on the left side that sells like snacks if you wanted to try some. read more

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Please read before you order. I'm going to share the amazing things about this place first. THE BBQ sticks and Music! BBQ sticks are the only TRUE delicious thing here, in my opinion!!! Please before going all out to order anything else, do NOT have huge expectations. Here are my concerns: 2 beef sticks and rice is $12 (it's like $6 a stick). We were already eating there. To pay for 2 extra sticks should have been only $8. A small rice shouldn't be $4 added. Lumpia is a 1 star. Burnt, full of cabbage @ $4 for 2 tiny pieces. It's similar to Panda Express. Needs more carrot and celery. But the fact that it was Burnt and came out after we finished eating, was disappointing. Adobo is a 1 star missing the depth and all oil, no flavor. Flan is a very tiny piece for $5 The music in the background is 5 stars Didn't get full amount back for change, needed to send the lady to get my $10. Owners need to be more mindful when they ring up! It's not like a new cashier person's error. Plus, she isn't the nicest. Unappreciative it seems. I felt a little concerned about the change thing after reading that they add tip to the receipt on the other review, WHICH I already put a tip in the jar but not giving the right amount with my change, I felt she just felt ok to keep as a tip. Ask me first though. Don't use a credit card, they may put whatever they wish for tip!!! Again, read other reviews. The BBQ sticks were enjoyable at least. I'm thankful for that and that's why I didn't give a one star. Business practices should be evaluated. So much potential for this place! Just seems a little too hustly. And lady owner just should stay in the kitchen if she's having a bad day. She's too irritated. I hope she feels better. Lastly, I know times are tough. I don't want this review to dampened anyone's outlook. This review is an opportunity to make the situation better. That's all my intention is to bring back the fun and affordability to our culture. PS stop calling all the ladies "Ate"... please. For anyone that doesn't know what "Ate" means it means Old Sister. LOL read more

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Service was not friendly and welcoming. Atmosphere was unpleasant. Quite disappointed since I heard good things about this place. Will not be going back. read more

Came for the halo halo and even though the restaurant was going to close in 30 min, I was able to order the dessert! They only had bbq left and so I got 3 skewers of the pork belly. Man it was so good. $11.99 and let me tell ya, those skewers were stuffed. Flavor was really good. I'll be back (hopefully waaay before it closes) to get the Lechon, fish, or maybe the grilled squid. There grocery part is really tidy and clean! Lots of yummy asian snacks, ice cream, frozen foods to choose from. read more

Kabayan Filipino Store & Cafe - Halo halo!! - Filipino Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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The made to order menu was delicious! The meat under the food warmer was just ok. Friendly, clean and entertaining.

Recently opened store in plano. Pretty small like the Lewisville location but there is enough seating. A small grocery store and a Cafe type restaurant connected. Its pretty straightforward and easy to order. If you don't know what something is, they are very nice and will explain it to you. Try the bbq pork skewer, halo halo, & chicken adobo! read more

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I visited here today with a friend who lives in the area who highly recommended this place to me for authentic Filipino food. I don't understand all the negative reviews here as I did not experience any rude customer service. The lady who works here even remembered my friend from previous visits and her order. I ordered a fried tilapia from their food section, and honestly didn't know what to expect but I was really impressed with the taste and freshness. They made my fish to order, and it came as a whole fish rather than just a filet. For the price (I think around $8?) it was well worth it. read more

We ordered the Bilao Platter for our family of 4 for lunch and enjoyed it. The BBQ stick and liempo were tender and had an amazing marinade and smokiness. Although, the karaoke singing throughout was nice, but it was a little too loud for us. read more

I don't regularly visit places hosting food from the homeland--because mom's cooking is always the best, but every so often, the craving hits and the opportunity presents nearby to grab some Filipino food. Kabayan gets my favorites cooked up right: from the yummy pork liempo and crispy lechon kawali, to the decadent crispy pork sisig--breakfast elevated. I admit not every diner skews toward my protein preferences for anything pork belly and the "exotic" cuts; to them I say, dine adventurously. Other menu items: standard appetizers such as the pork BBQ skewers and eggrolls are pretty snackworthy. Bicol Express was overpowering in its use of coconut milk/cream which the spicy peppers helped to take the edge off, but I would have preferred a more balanced flavor. Pancit palabok was a little tame, I would have liked a stronger shrimp flavor and additional garnishes to liven up the dish. Kabayan's ginataang halo-halo is representative of the dessert, chock full of yams, tapioca and sticky rice balls. I'd order this again. Kabayan is a tasty experience worth repeating. read more

I guess it's an ok store. I can find stuff I need especially Filipino grocery stuff. It's overpriced though. I just justified that maybe their overhead is high. But to continue to have customers they want value for their money. The only reason I went there is I can't find the spaghetti sauce I wanted anywhere and their price is $10 compared to $5.99 in another store but they're out of stock. Anyway, it is what it is. read more

If the quality of the food wasn't so good, I wouldn't come here ever again: I took my family to this location and the immature girl at the register was TOTALLY DISRESPECTFUL and was rude when I had asked for more food. Although I'm half Filipino, I know well that your average Filipino person doesn't behave this way. On top of being rude and disrespectful to me, she was previously nastier to my wife. I thought I could have a nice, relaxing lunch with my wife and baby, and this girl almost totally ruined it (already was having a long day at work). When her credit card machine wasn't working, she grabbed my card right out of my hand and started trying to insert the chip, just as I had done... only to yank it out and tell me to swipe it, as if I'm some incapable adult. I was so close to calling her out right then, but I figured to let everyone know here that this girl is a recurring problem. Other than that, the curry chicken and the barbecue pork belly were unsurprisingly delicious. The food is the only thing that earned Kabayan on Preston Rd one star. Jollibee just a minute drive away always has better service, even if they're Filipino fast food. read more

Kabayan Filipino Store & Cafe - Chicken Curry and Barbecue Pork Belly - Filipino Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Stopped at the Peston Location. Had all this pretty good. Pancit it would have been good except for the very dry very old chicken that was unacceptable. I took the chicken back and encouraged them to not serve it with their good pancit. Fresh chicken isn't too much to ask. Egg rolls very good. He offered to make me some fresh and I said no one strike and that's it. No offer of. a refund. Probably not on our list to go to again. We really want to enjoy it we love Filipino food , when we lived in Lubbock I a Filipino nurse one of my colleagues just took a sound like family they are amazing people Probably not going back. We ate a lot of really good homemade Filipino food while living in Lubbock. This was mediocre at best. The desert coconut stuff is pretty good stew was pretty good the fried rice was pretty good. Lots of Filipinos eating in there. The live band was good enjoyed them Three star is generous read more

Kabayan Filipino Store & Cafe - Fried rice w egg. Some sort of stew w sweet potato, okra, eggplant. Good. Dessert with fruit good - Filipino Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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Their servings size are ridiculous. They only give you one scoop of rice not even a full scoop even if you order the supposedly "BIG" plate. They want you to buy it for $2.50. You know how the Filipinos eat rice, right? You have three different dishes and still only one rice. So stingy and yet they charge you crazy. Ambiance is clean. Service so-so as if they're doing you a favor by you dining there. No need to take a picture not picture worthy. Just telling the truth. Although I'd like to patronize the Filipino business. I would only eat here on an emergency basis. read more

Great Bbq and inihaw! Worth the trip whenever we have a craving for Filipino food! Plus the mini grocery is so convenient! Call in for special requests in case it's a specialty! read more

Not too many selections. Food was decent Barbecue Pork Belly was good . Although place is clean read more

This is a small Filipino convenience store located in North Dallas that also has a cafeteria-style restaurant inside (with very limited seating). It is located inside a strip mall with a decent sized parking lot. During my visit, I didn't buy anything from the convenience store but came strictly to try out the food. They had roughly 10-12 different entrees available. You can either order a combo plate or order a la carte. I tried the papaitan, pinakbet, adobong pusit, and bbq skewer. They all tasted fairly good but could use more flavor. In addition, the entree servings were a bit on the small side. Also, just FYI, there is an upcharge on certain items. And so, make sure you ask before placing your order. I know that Jollibee is just down the street from this place. But if you want Filipino food that is not fast-food, definitely come check this place out if you want some home-cooked Filipino cuisine! read more

Good and fast food to order Awesome restaurant I hope I can order I wasn't able to order it's out of the range too bad. read more

Down home Filipino cooking at its finest. Desserts the very best! Try to go when they have Rossy Franciosi providing music on weekends. Outstanding performer read more

Good fresh Filipino cuisine, odered the lechon it was made to order, hot, crispy and delicious, Pancit and garlic fried rice also very tasty. Shopped at the store, they had a good selection of Filipino products u can't find at reg Asian store. The bonus was the karaoke singer! Greats songs! Will come again, read more

1/18/2021- Monday@ 1329 Nearest Filipino store from where we live! Lots of Pinoy products. The "Chicken Curry" tasted awesome. read more

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I loved everything I got here!! Their service and atmosphere here is so comforting and uplifting! They even had live music entertainment!! read more

Kabayan Filipino Store & Cafe - Filipino Near Me - Dallas, Texas