We recently discovered Luna's Lunpias and it was 100/10! We were first greeted with super friendly…read morestaff who explained their most popular items on their vast menu and we ended up ordering a Huli Huli Chicken Plate, Lunpia Nachos (deconstructed lumpia in nacho form), Mango Coconut Sago, and a calamansi refresher. Every single dish down to the dessert and drink was so good! Can't wait to come back and try more items from their menu!

I'm in town once a year but I've had Luna's bookmarked. It's likely because I wanted lumpia and it…read morehad been mentioned when I was searching around. I got the Lumpia nachos, ube canolis, lumpia and one of their specials that I believe is something of a deep fried shumai. The lumpia nachos leaned sweet. The sauce that you can optionally dip your lumpia in was already pre-added. The chips are wonton chips. It has a good crunch. Getting normal lumpia is probably the better move here. For that I ended up getting two meats because they were out of one of them. I can't remember which but I'm fairly sure that whatever is the more popular one, is the better one. There was a stark difference between the two. I enjoyed the ube canolis and the special. I don't think I have to get either again but that's fine because they have so many other items along with an almost overwhelming number of specials.

amazing food love there Filipino food adobo and lumpia's service and communicationread more

The Combo we ordered cost $14.25 each. This place gets our thumbs up and it fits our $59 date…read morebudget. And the Pork Sisig is a must try. First time I've tried a Sisig that has Pork BBQ in it. Great improvisation in using their specialty Pork BBQ with the traditional Filipino Sisig. Place is small but there are plenty of table outside. Their chicken bbq is also very tasty and very Filipino, you know, sweet bbq. Check this place out!

All the workers are so nice and helpful. They even offer you to try whatever things you want and…read morewill give recommendations. They make you feel welcomed. I got the pork sisig and the bbq chicken and both of those were great. The dishes also had a nice spice to them and it added a nice kick. Definitely coming back to support this local business.

Food was absolutely amazing. Beautiful presentation and taste. We enjoyed multiple dishes and all…read morewer5++stars!!! And we were able to enjoy a beautiful sunset as a bonus. I was served a delicious surprise birthday treat that was off the chain!!!

A five-star night from beginning to end. The service was reserved but polished and professional. I…read morehave had warmer, more personable servers here in the past, but there was absolutely nothing wrong with the service. The Japanese Wagyu was the best steak I have ever tasted. I had the pork tomahawk, which was incredibly tender and delicious. The sea bass was amazing, the filet was five-star, and every side dish was excellent. The rice pudding crème brûlée was completely out of this world. Beautiful food, a great atmosphere, and an overall fantastic evening.

Friendly filipino folks. lumpias. Amazing adobo. Delicious dinuguan. Tantalizing tocino…read more Lip-smacking lumpia. Just go already.

It's a hole in the wall established but a giant one! Lots of good Filipino food here !…read more Lumpiang vegetables is the one I always go to ! Maja blangka for dessert is good ! Kare kare is always good ! Sinigang is also great!

This was my second time coming here. This time I brought my wife's family for my birthday. They are…read moreFilipino and really wanted to try it. Everyone enjoyed it. Obviously there were things they have had differently or things they wished were served, but overall everyone was happy. The food was hot and delicious just like last time. I was happy to see they had different dishes this time around too. Although I enjoyed everything from last time, it was nice to try some new stuff too. The place was slam packed. Multiple birthday parties going on, so the atmosphere was very alive with conversation. It was like one big family picnic in there. Initially, they could not find my reservation, but they found it and accommodated us with a table right away and even threw in a Halo Halo for my birthday. The hostess was really nice and jovial. With the amount of people in there it got really warm and unfortunately with the door swinging open over and over there were flies, but there isn't much they could do to prevent that.

I've dined at this location before it was Kusina San Diego and happy to return to try the AYCE…read moreSunday Brunch Buffet. It was affordable and great selections. It's from 9 am to 3 pm. Adults $26.99 and Children 10 and under $13.99. This is definately a meeting spot as I saw friends I haven't seen in a long time dining here too. NOTE: Be aware of where you park. DO NOT park in front of O'Riellys painted curb as they are towing vehicles. The buffet had ube pancakes which tasted good and I don't like Ube. Also, my favorites were: Tocino, Tapa and Longanesia. There's the regular items such as Kare Kare, Sunnyside Eggs, Garlic Rice and Rice. I tried the Jeprox and champarado and I was not a fan. It's just me as I did not grow up with these dishes so I didn't have a taste for it. I really enjoyed the Sisig topped with raw egg on top. We mixed it up and yummy. The best Sisig I have ever had. My friends enjoyed it very much too. Lastly, for dessert, we ordered the halo halo with ube ice cream. It was so refreshing. The ice was shaved perfectly to my liking. I don't like fine ice. Overall, great spot to gather with family and friends. It's a pretty good size restaurant too. We were a party of 12 and I would highly recommend making reservations. Thanks Tress and Staff for making my dining experience a memorable one.

Visiting San Diego from Arizona with the family, we found this hidden gem. We ordered two items for…read moremy husband and me, and the portions were huge--like literally so filling, even the rice was a big serving. And the food was really good! The owner (I think) was so nice--she even invited us to come back the next day for lechon. Unfortunately, we didn't get to since we were running out of time and had to head back to AZ. We still had leftovers that we took home and ate later that night.

Filipino Grill is one of my favorite places to stop on the way home from work. My go-to order is…read morethe lumpia and pancit. The lumpia are made fresh to order, always crispy, and full of flavor. The pancit is delicious, and one order is easily enough to feed 2-3 people, making it a great value for the price. The staff is friendly, and my food is always ready quickly, which is perfect when I'm just grabbing dinner to go. I also like that you can see many of the dishes on display before ordering, and there's plenty of seating if you want to dine in. I usually take mine home, but it's a clean, comfortable spot for a quick meal. Great food, great service, great value--I definitely recommend Filipino Grill and will keep coming back.

Visiting from Arizona, we tried Eskinita for dinner since we were craving street food. Can I just…read moresay--this is the authentic Filipino street food I've been looking for and missing from the Philippines. Like omg. Their suka (vinegar) and sweet sauce are the best I've had in a while--I literally drank the sauce like it was soup. Soooo freaking good! I'm not even being OA, you really have to try it to believe it. Even my husband said it takes you right back to memories of street food in the Philippines. And did I mention--you get to choose whatever you like and grill it yourself outside, right in front of their store. Ahhh. I honestly can't put into words how happy and satisfied I am. One thing's for sure--I'll be back as soon as we visit San Diego again. I miss it already though.

This Filipino street food is so authentic that it's actually on the street!…read more Well.....not the "street" street, but the grills ARE outside in the parking lot of this strip mall block. You can grill the skewers yourself. On top of that, this place is only open in the evening and only on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Joints like this are a main reason why I started writing reviews in the first place. I tried the pork, pork belly, blood curd, and chicken feet. It was all delicious, and the bbq sauce they're using was also amazing. I was worried that the chicken feet would be a tad dry like this, but it was surprisingly soft and tasty. Next, I ordered some sisig. In the past, I've had sisig that I thought was dry also, but this was like....a swamp. It was pungent. I would've thought it was too salty if it weren't for all the onion, scallions, and rice. The umami was divine. Finally, as someone addicted to fruit teas, I enjoyed chugging the apple tea and lemon tea. Anyways, Rick you're worried about negative reviews with this review average?!? LOL. 4.8 on Yelp and 4.9 on Google maps? I guess the only direction the average can go is down. What kind of war crimes does a restaurant commit to achieve this? Hey guys, Rick threatened me by saying the bottom of my pillow would be warm and my soda would be shaken if I didn't leave a five star review. If you see a cringe TikTok of me saying the food is good, I am actually under duress. Easily one of my favorite restaurants in San Diego so far.

We love the chicken barbecued but it is too often very dry from sitting being overcooked…read more Love machado

There are meals you eat, and then there are meals that bring people together. Tita's Kitchenette…read moredid exactly that. I have a loved one in a nursing facility in North San Diego and the staff there provide the kind of compassionate care that comes with dignity. After experiencing another facility that was so heartbreaking it left me questioning everything. I wanted to do something meaningful to thank this incredible team. A card didn't seem like enough. Flowers fade. But good food? Good food creates memories. I ordered the sisig, pancit, and their famous signature lumpia rolls, along with pandesal from Valerio's. Ordering was a breeze. I placed my order at 9:30 a.m. and picked everything up at 4:00 p.m. Three small trays turned out to be an incredible amount of food. I planned for 10 people, but it fed a whole lot more as many from different units gathered to share. The moment that sealed it for me happened before a single tray was opened. A nurse I had never met walked over and said, "Oh, you went to Tita's. I recognized their lumpia." That gave me chills because I knew I had chosen the right place. The food tasted like it came straight from Mamasan's kitchen, authentic, comforting, and made with love. Staff members kept stopping by to thank us, and my only conidition, "Make a plate for the receptionist. He's awesome too." That is what great food does. It creates connection. If you're feeding family, friends, coworkers, or an entire care team, Tita's Kitchenette delivers more than delicious Filipino food. They help you show appreciation in a way people will remember. "One cannot think well, love well, sleep well, if one has not dined well." ----Virginia Woolf

I finally made it over to try what they are calling Filipino fusion and I walked away so impressed…read more My hubby and I ordered their Güd Burger, Kare Kare bowl and churro to share. This might honestly be my favorite meal. Even if it's quite a drive from San Diego, it was well worth it in my opinion. The Güd Burger completely lived up to the hype. The double Wagyu patties were juicy and full of flavor, the cheese was perfectly melty, and the sweet chili aioli brought everything together. I wasn't sure what to expect from the ube brioche bun, but it added just a hint of sweetness that somehow made the whole burger even better. Nothing overpowered anything else. It all just worked together. The Kare Kare bowl was generous in the Kare Kare, which I appreciated. The physical bowl felt too small compared to the amount they gave us! I'm glad I was sharing this with someone else because I was already full halfway through the bowl. We had to order the ube churros as well...don't skip this! The dipping sauce it came with was so good. I kept dipping my churro into it too because it was that good. The churro was crunchy without being dry. This whole meal was one of those meals where you don't want it to end. It was my first time here and we waited 45 minutes for our food to be ready because of how busy it was. Some people ordered ahead of time so they skipped the wait altogether. The restaurant itself is quite small but we were lucky enough to snag a seat after rush hour. There are less than 10 tables for eating in. Restaurants like this are worth supporting because you know it's a small business and the food tastes like it's made out of love! Already planning my next visit.

So, a few months ago I wanted to try Tambayan because I'd heard so many good things about the…read moreplace. My friend and I showed up at opening at 11am. They weren't open. We waited about 30 min and they still didn't open. While we waited I tried calling them and it went to voicemail and I couldn't even leave a message because their mailbox was full. Today, I went hoping they'd be open. I arrived around 11:05am and surprisingly they were open. I walked in and looked at their overhead menu on the wall and practically their entire menu had masking taste indicating the item or items were "sold out". This was at opening! Something tells me the "sold out" masking tape had been there for quite a while. I left once again highly disappointed. Maybe down the road I'll give them another shot and revise this 1 star rating. They need to fix their business model ‍