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    Kapit Bahay

    3.0 (228 reviews)
    InexpensiveFilipino
    Closed 9:00 am - 8:45 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Salmon soup sinigang ..... no soup didn't even put in a container
    Cecile O.

    No container! No soup It's salmon sinigang soup !!! Sinigang soup the service is not good no patience for customers

    Kare-kare
    Dixie M.

    $15 Kare-kare. No meat, only pig insides. How could you charge this much for trash? No flavor of peanut butter, mostly flour and food coloring. Many years ago, it was good. This is unacceptable! Parang pagkain ng baboy. This is what people in the Philippines feed their pigs. Left over from what they didn't sell the day before and dressed as a new dish the next day.

    Adobo isn't supposed to be thick like this
    Krista L.

    I was so happy to find a Filipino restaurant nearby. I wanted to like it but it was so disappointing. The adobo didn't look or taste like adobo and everything was so expensive! I spent $45 total for 2 (not so large) entrees and a tiny medium sinigang. I don't think it's Filipinos that make it bc it doesn't taste anything like Filipino. I won't be coming back. And the adobo was so salty! I threw it in the trash

    Horrible Halo Halo. 7.50 all ice. Cheap with ingredients.

    Ordered a halo halo. This is what I got. Cup with ice, hardly any ingredients to make it a halo halo. 7.50 for ice and suger. Cheap on ingredients and they didn't even fill up the cup. Picture is the halo halo uneaten. If this is what the store is representing as Halo halo, they a ripping off their customers and giving the dessert a bad rep. Please treat you like customers better Kapit. This is not acceptable.

    Sunmee P.

    The people who work here are so sweet. There's so many options to choose from and you can't go wrong with any of them. The food was really fresh and flavorful. I want to come here for every meal

    Nonnie T.

    I would love to give Kapit Bahay 5 stars. We have been coming here since the early mid-2000s until we moved to Inland Empire. Our last visit this weekend, however, gripped my usual expectations of comforting satisfaction. We got the Corned Beef, Kare², Tinola, and different brands of Hopia. What surprised me was the pugnacious taste of the Corned Beef - it's at the edge of spoilage. Maybe I was just being over reactive so I kept quiet. The Kare-Kare's meat (tripe) were not soft. It was not sufficiently simmered that it could be easily chewed and swallowed, but the sauce and vegies are one thumb up. I hope they simmer the meat longer because this savory dish would end up in the trash. The Chicken Tinola is good. One complain is: there is only 3 very small bite-size pieces in it that the ala carte price would seem too expensive. I wish Kapit Bahay can make the adjustments, bring back the quality.

    Longanisa and Lumpia
    Gladys P.

    Wow, so disappointed. I wanted to support this Filipino store but seriously? Ordered longanisa (2 small pieces) and lumpia (she said one order was 6 pcs but she was nice and gave me 7). Then she charges me $13.50 because she considers that a 2-entree item! Didn't even get any rice!Probably not going to come back.

    25 pcs /50 pcs of lumpia in a small tray, perfect for potluck
    Gen G.

    This place is wonderful for quick Filipino food to-gos. The set-up is cafeteria style where the dishes are freshly pre-made in chafing trays, all you have to do is point which ones you're buying and they'll scoop up and pack it for you. The place looks crowded as one area is the cafeteria and the other section is a combination of grocery shelves and dining area, but still a great hole in the wall in this part of Orange County for Filipino goods and meals. I come here for my classic favorites - Lechon Kawali, Lumpiang Shanghai and Kare Kare. I ordered 2 trays of lumpia for our office Christmas potluck 50 pcs is $28.50 and 25 pcs is $15. They allow over-the-phone orders where they would send you a text link of an invoice and you can pay online before pick-up. The people there are friendly too.

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    Excellent home made Filipino Food. Very nice people and understanding. Great Halo Halo.

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    Lola’s by MFK

    4.3
    (1.4k reviews)
    4.2 mi
    $$

    Do not sleep on this place. 1000/10 would definitely come again…read more When I stepped inside, it felt like there was a Filipino party that had already started- so I was right on time. The music gave that sense of Filipino pride featuring various Filipino artists, like Bruno Mars, and even songs that we would typically sing karaoke to. The servers were super friendly and very eager to help with anything. The Adobo Omelet was very hearty and good to eat half and save the other half for home. The Milo Cold Brew was childhood with coffee that brought me back to my time in the Philippines when I would drink Milo on a daily basis. The Ube Tres Leches French Toast was the star of the table. I was originally planning on tasting it and taking it home, but I couldn't resist eating it all. I am so happy I decided to stop by. It all the more made me proud to be a Filipino

    Wow the Filipino dishes packed a lot of flavor. I can never say no to GARLIC RICE with tomato with…read moreonions. It brought me the comforting childhood memories of eating at my Lola's. While I still miss the old MFK that was closer to me, I'm so happy the owners created this one!! Love the learn Tagalog chalkboard decor. My baby niece loved looking up at the hanging lamps giving Bahay Kubo vibes. Good for groups, families, babies in their high chair. The server was great informative very jolly and welcoming as it was me my family's first time there! Approved all the dishes we got except for the adobo fried rice. I was too full to try anything else!! I think these all came with comes with garlic rice and tomato/onion: -Bangus grilled, (vinegar on the side) -Tilapia SISIG (even the fish haters loved this one) -Tapsilog -Tocilog -Iloco Moco -drinks: hibiscus calamansi (for my preference I wanted my agua fresca less concentrated but that's just me so I asked for extra ice on the side), mango juice, buko juice We got lucky didn't wait too long, but I hear that the wait get so long so PLAN ahead!

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    Jeepney Breakfast Burrito: Chicken Adobo, potatoes, cheese, chipotle aoli, eggs, pork chicharron (sub'd tots) & Sinigang Salsa verde | $14
    Jeepney Breakfast Burrito: Chicken Adobo, potatoes, cheese, chipotle aoli, eggs, pork chicharron (sub'd tots) & Sinigang Salsa verde | $14
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    The Original Barrio Fiesta of Manila

    The Original Barrio Fiesta of Manila

    3.7
    (258 reviews)
    0.7 mi
    $$

    We only ordered 3 items: -the crispy pata which was really…read morecrispy and good -the ampalaya with pork which was also good -the mixed pancit...which I found lacking with flavor. Maybe my taste buds are off that day. So, I brought it home and recooked it with garlic. The last time I was there, I was disappointed with their pinakbet because they use bagoong alamang. Maybe it's preference, but I do not like it that way. I also wasn't impressed with their binaggoongan. I've had better ones in the Philippines.

    Got recommendations for this place that it was really, really good. Mayble because I had higher…read moreexpectations, but it was just okay. Free parking, great space that can handle a big group, and tasty dishes. Serving staff were a hit or miss, some were friendly and proactive, others were..... meh........Food itself was tasty, but for the price point (super expensive), I expected more protein. They were generous with the rice though. We ordered the crispy pata which seem to be the popular item for this place. It was super crispy with a light and crunchy skin which is a very hard process. It smelled delicious and can easily be cut into which is again, a difficult thing to do if done right. My only thing was that it looked big, but once it was cut it actually didn't have a lot of substance. The kare kare came in a big pot and the sauce was bountiful, but the protein (tendon, green beans, tripe) weren't a lot. Great presentation not a lot of substance. I want to support the place, but a bit disappointed.

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    Tony’s Barbecue

    Tony’s Barbecue

    4.5
    (206 reviews)
    1.3 mi
    $$

    Just from looking at the food in Tony's Barbecue's Yelp photo gallery I knew I had to try this…read moreplace soon!! Located in an older shopping strip, Tony's is not to be overlooked. The inside of the restaurant looks like it may have been recently updated ~ it's nicely arranged with a good amount of seating. Orders are placed at the counter and your food is brought to your table when it's ready. Since it was our first visit, the lady at the front was happy to answer our questions and make suggestions. Everything is freshly made to order, so be prepared for a short wait. Plates come with a cup of egg drop soup (which came up piping hot and was very flavorful) that is served to be enjoyed while you wait for your main dish. My foodie friend ordered a fish dish with the Java rice. I chose the beef rib plate and also went with the Java rice. Siopao was a new featured item and apparently they're known for their bibingka, so I added those as well because at this point, why not right? While my friend enjoyed her fish, she said it could have used more seasoning and she wished that she didn't have to pick out the bones. My beef ribs were SOOOO good!! And the Java rice had a really nice flavor that went perfectly with the ribs. Since we had so much food, we split the siopao (a steamed pork bun), and I can't even begin to describe the bibingka ~ it was rich and delicious, with a slightly sweet & creamy filling. I'd have to have another one to better describe its flavor more accurately. I'm so glad to have discovered Tony's! I can't wait to go back!!!

    Service is friendly and good is good!…read more The restaurant is tucked in a shopping center that's not visibly seen u less you're looking for it.

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    My friend and I ordered two different meals - Pork Skewer and Chicken Inasal so you see the two different proteins
    My friend and I ordered two different meals - Pork Skewer and Chicken Inasal so you see the two different proteins
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    MJ's Pinoy Fiesta

    MJ's Pinoy Fiesta

    4.1
    (378 reviews)
    2.9 mi
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    MJs Pinoy Fiesta is my usual "go to" whenever I want to pick up Filipino food to bring to my…read moreelderly parents but this past weekend I hosted a Filipino Boodle Fight for 20 of my non-Filipino friends. I wanted my friends to experience several Filipino dishes kamayan style. The Boodle Fight was a hit! Thank you to the gal at MJs Pinoy Fiesta who helped me order the proper size trays of food to feed everyone with plenty of leftovers for them to bring home. They loved every dish on the table. I ordered the following trays of food from MJs Pinoy Fiesta that everyone found delicious: Chicken Adobo, Lumpia, Beef Tapa, Lechon Kawali, Fried Marinated Bangus. Thank you again MJs Pinoy Fiesta!

    This fast food place offers a wider variety of options compared to other spots we usually visit,…read morewhich is a nice plus. However, taste still matters most--some of the dishes were really good, while others could use a bit more flavor, especially seasoning. They also have desserts and snacks, though the selection isn't very extensive. The service was just okay. The girl who assisted us didn't seem very welcoming--she could definitely benefit from being more friendly and approachable, as it felt like she wasn't too interested in helping. The ambiance is what you'd expect from a typical fast food restaurant--spacious with good parking available. We might give it another try once their new location opens.

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    MJ's Pinoy Fiesta
    9/8/25
    9/8/25
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    Mekeni Pinoy's Pride

    Mekeni Pinoy's Pride

    3.6
    (616 reviews)
    8.2 mi
    $$

    This is the second review I am doing for Mekeni Pinoy's Pride. We already know their food items…read morehere are of good quality and taste delicious and we also experience great and friendly service whenever we dine here. We have held a baby shower party for our daughter here and she and her husband were happy with the turnout and the outcome then. With such wonderful experience here, we decided to celebrate my wife's milestone birthday with a buffet lunch here last Saturday, July 25. I really appreciate the great collaboration through easy communication and coordination with Jenny, their manager here. She helped me ensure all went well from preparation to execution of the celebration. Almost all our guests raved about how good and delicious the foods were, even their lemongrass iced tea, which a lot of them loved. The costs were fair and reasonable as well as some special accommodations and a couple of complimentary food items by the owner for us for hosting our party here at their Mekeni Restaurant. Thank You and Kudos to the staff for their friendly, consistent, reliable and great overall service their crew and staff rendered to us that day. The team was headed by Jenny, Vanessa and Robert! Aside from the fact that they could have had more electric fans there that day to regulate the uncomfortable warm temperature inside the restaurant that day, everything else went very well and wonderful. We highly recommend Mekeni Pinoy's Pride for dining in, picking up and also having parties to celebrate special events. Let us all continue supporting this Filipino restaurant which makes truly very good quality and delicious Filipino dishes at reasonable prices! Let's Come on down to Mekeni's!

    TLDR: It's an overpriced buffet for $25 given the options. If they'd drop the price to..... $20,…read morebut more realistically $23, it MIGHT be worth it. I also feel that the place would be better if they included all the staple Filipino breakfast items (Pandesal, Corned beef, Filipino hotdog, bangus). The taste is arguably 4 stars, but the price point drops the overall feeling to 3-3.5 stars. Food Tocino - It's fine. It tasted kind of store bought, but I think it's good enough to get a few times. Longganisa - It's just.... bad. They were trying to go for the sweet style longganisa, but it missed the spot completely. Beef Tapa - Probably the best option from the viands made available. It's the right blend of saltiness and sourness. The beef also had a good texture. Garlic Rice - I'm glad they didn't mess up one of the cornerstones of Filipino breakfast. It could've been better, but the general quality of the food here was already low enough that it made this one of the better items. Pancit Guisado - Dry, filled with starch filled lobster balls, and could generally use some more stuff in it. I regret getting this and should've eaten more garlic rice Fried Shrimp - I'm glad it's easy to peel, but the shrimp itself is generally flavorless. Egg - I was scared that these mass produced eggs may not have had a runny yolk, but I'm glad to see enough liquid to praise it Tokwa't baboy - The bronze medalist of the meal. The fried tofu was crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. The pork belly is on the drier end, but it's small enough that it's not hard to eat. Nilaga - Good. Probably my favorite bite. It's seasoned well, the beef is soft, and there's a good amount of vegetables. Champorado - Decent. Shame that I didn't see the milk when I was getting it. Maybe they ran out, maybe they were refilling it as I was getting. Buko Pandan - Very good. Is it store bought? Maybe. It doesn't matter, still good. Service: You pay first before you're assigned a table. There are a lot of staff who are there to keep the tables clean and to mix the food every now and then to prevent the tray from drying out. Ambiance: Bright, spacious, and inviting. A very good place to have Sunday breakfast / brunch.

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    TV and sound system and mic
    TV and sound system and mic
    Sizzling Sisig
    Sizzling Sisig
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    Fil-Am BBQ Grill

    Fil-Am BBQ Grill

    3.5
    (179 reviews)
    5.6 mi
    $

    bbq chicken & pork skewers pancit & lumpia & beef kaldereta…read morethe bbq skewers are yummy, good pancit , the kaldereta was spicy! pre order!!!!! they had a lot of food but they were set aside!!! people preordered! i was there early and the only had chicken skewers! yum and lumpia , i came back later and nothing was to be had, i didn't want to go empty handed, so got pancit and kaldereta

    I pulled up to order some lumpia to-go for my work and to support the local community but ended up…read moreordering more than expected because I was equally hungry and reminiscent of my childhood. It had a fairly simple set up of a few tables with the food warmed up and ready to be served at the front. You walk up to the counter and just let them know what you want cafeteria style. They don't really have a menu listing everything they serve, nor did they have labels on the glass so you know what to ask for. You just point and they put it in a container. You also seat yourself, but there were only a couple people there aside from me so there was no issue finding a seat. Their water can be found sitting in the front that you serve yourself through an open pot into a small cup. A little questionable as it's not covered or dispensed through a machine, it's just sitting there in an open area. But I'm still alive and healthy while writing this review so no issues there. After ordering the 40 lumpias to go, the lady at the front repeated it with wide-eyed emphasis and told me I'd have to wait. Of course I'd wait, lola! I'd wait all day for lumpia! This is also one of the reasons I ended up ordering for dine-in as well. In addition to the lumpia, I ordered pancit and what I believe to be ginataang baboy. Pancit consists of glass noodles with a mixture of veggies and chicken. It was a bit greasier than I expected, but tasted good. Ginataang baboy is pork stew that is cooked with coconut milk. The cream was rich and incredibly heavy, I would describe as one of the foods you can probably only have once in a while. They also served my dishes with a side of sinigang, and sinigang has always been good to me regardless of the restaurant. While it doesn't quite take the #1 spot on my list of Filipino restaurants, it's a place that I see myself coming back to consistently just to experience my childhood again through a bite, a munch, a slurp, or a sip.

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    Fil-Am BBQ Grill
    Lumpia (fried pork egg rolls 100pcs. half tray) and pancit (glass and egg noodles)
    Lumpia (fried pork egg rolls 100pcs. half tray) and pancit (glass and egg noodles)
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    Gerry's Grill

    Gerry's Grill

    3.6
    (1.4k reviews)
    8.2 mi
    $$

    One of my favorite authentic Filipino restaurants in the area. Came in on a Sunday afternoon and…read moreupon arrival was met with a large line at the door. Parking and wait times on the weekends can get tricky so plan accordingly. Now for the food, Bicol Express: I do like my Bicol express pretty spicy but there was an unusual amount of chilis on this dish as you can see from the photo lol. Overall taste was still great. Adobo flakes: I LOVE dry adobo so this is a must have. Perfectly crispy, flaky, and garlicky. It's listed on the menu as an appetizer but I could eat this on its own with just white rice and be perfectly fine with not ordering anything else. Pork skewers: Slightly sweet and smoky pork bbq. Can't go wrong. Lumpiang shanghai: Another classic. Crunchy mini Filipino egg rolls pairs great with sweet and sour sauce. Sisig: Chopped pork on top of a hot and sizzling skillet. So good

    Authentic Filipino food. After trying a dance class at the…read moreFred Astaire dance studio in the plaza, my girlfriend and I was strolling around. We were lured by the photos of the yummy dishes displayed outside the restaurant on the metal stands. My girlfriend and I made a dinner plan a week later for after our dance class. We came on a Thursday night and we were seated right away. There were larger groups celebrating birthdays occupying jointed tables and chairs. We ordered the following dishes: *Lechon Kawali, crispy pork belly, my girlfriend loves it! Well seasoned and the crispy pork belly skin leaves a pleasant sensation upon chewing; *Bangus Sisig, milkfish sautéed; *Pancit palabok, rice noodles mixed with gravy; *Tortang Talong, eggplant omelet. All the dishes are tasty; however, I could not indulge after a few bites, they are too rich for me. Perhaps I should have eaten them with some plain white rice.

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