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.

Me and my mom were in the area and we finally decided to try this place out. Parking kind of a…read morehassle since there's spots that are marked for other businesses but we were able to find a spot. There are some outdoor tables but it's a small building where you order and pick up. The lady helping us out was really nice and explained everything to us when we asked questions. I opted to get an order of the lechon with rice. 12.99 for the order which is an awesome price for the amount you get! First bite and wow it was absolutely crunchy and savory. It was absolutely delicious! Along with the sauce used, I would order this everytime I come out here! Other than that, my mom got the sisig and the chicken and said they were both good in her opinion. Other than that I would say this place is definitely worth it if you're looking to get your lechon fix in! Definitely give this place a shot!

A local gem!…read more Ordered a pound each of the Fried Pork Belly (Kawali) and Roasted Pork Belly (Cebuchon). Total summed up to a little over $50.00. Wasted no time sampling the food as soon as it was served. There is only outdoor seating, so we had to chase some flies away while tasting everything. Each order had crispy skin and came with a side of sauce that was sweet and slightly sour. My favorite was definitely the Cebuchon. Such tender, savory meat! After driving +40 minutes, the skin still had a nice exterior. I do like how minimal their menu is - you can tell they are pork-oriented. I can definitely see myself visiting again or even ordering a catering tray for the holidays.

Needed a quick bite and we don't get to go to Pinoy Pinay often since they close much earlier now…read more They never went back to pre-Covid hours and I guess I just couldn't get used to it. So it was still early enough to pass by and pick up some diniguan and Lechon Kawali. It hit the spot.

We love this turo-turo restaurant, a Filipino version of pre-made entrees and side dishes…read more The offerings are consistently fresh in deliciousness and freshness. We were so hungry that o did not get a picture until well into our meal. Today, we opted for breakfast longonissa - sweet, melt on your mouth sausage with garlic and steamed fried rice, 10-piece lumpiang Shanghai (pork eggrolls), hearty arroz caldo - chicken and rice soup similar to confee, and bistek - tender sliced steak marinated and cooked in garlic-soy with grilled onions. There was plenty of good, enough for leftovers.

A good way to try Filipino food for novice diners or family and friends…read more Many platter options include fried, grilled and crispy combinations of seafood, vegetables, chicken, pork or beef. Weeknights are usually busy but last call for kitchen is 740 pm. The restaurant closes at 8 pm but Wednesday night they took diners even at 730 , as long as the orders were before cutoff time. Charged the panic miki bihon- egg noodles mixed with thin rice noodles, good amount of vegetables plus shrimp and half a boiled egg. It was served still hot and was satisfying. We got a seafood platter with grilled pork and chicken skewers (4each), grilled giant squid and mussels, plus a whole Bangus or milkfish stuffed with tomato and onion, wrapped in banana leaf and grilled. Spacious, able to accommodate larger groups. The entrance has bamboo furniture that everyone who grew up in Philippines would recognize. A mural depicting a small village has many iconic elements: sari sari store that carries pretty much everything you need,(before the age of convenience stores) and a pair dancing Tinikling. Very courteous waiter and waitress , both were attentive to all the patrons. We shared a halo halo - loved the crunchy pounded rice or pinipig, shaved ice, sweetened milk and various beans plus Leche flan. Would come back to try other combinations , not necessarily platters since they are quite a lot of food. We ended up taking home half of everything.

Salo Salo Grill is a popular Filipino restaurant in Cerritos that can be very busy for a weekend…read morelunch. Their "all day breakfast combo plate" comes with garlic rice, your drink of choice, two eggs, and three meats: longanisa (garlicky sausage), tocino (sweet pork), and beef tapa (beef marinated with soy/garlic/sugar) for $18. I also like to get their BBQ combo, which comes with three types of meats. These give the best value and makes it four-star value for me. It could come down closer to three stars for me if I order other things, as they're just ok for me. I typically choose to come if I'm bringing in friends/family who want a reasonably affordable place to dine in for some Filipino meat and rice; however, I might go elsewhere for plates to-go if I am looking for something outstanding.

* Who: partner & I * What: late lunch…read more* When: Sunday 2pm-ish * Why: post-furniture shopping hunger * Space/Decor: somewhat small plaza with decent parking. The space itself is large & clean with dark wood/dark tones & splashes of gold in the front decor, & plenty of windows for natural light. It wasn't cluttered, so it gave it an open spaced small hall feel. * Service: There was maybe 1-2 other pairs of people there. The server allowed us to choose our seats, & was average friendly. He took our order pretty quick, the food came out fresh & didn't take long, he checked on us a good amount of times, & we never felt rushed. * Food: we got lumpia, garlic rice, pork sisig, & adobo. The lumpia was crispy & had decent flavor, but could've used slightly more spices in the meat mix. The garlic rice was good/standard. The adobo had a nice flavor but could've used more vinegar IMO. The sisig was perfect & juicy, though didn't come with lemon or egg (though lemon provided on request). * Final Thoughts: averaged price but for sure yummy Filipino food with good service that's sure to hit the spot. Flavor could be stronger in some aspects, but would recommend & would definitely return. * Final Grade: B+ or 8.5/10

This was our second time coming here with family, and it did not disappoint! We ordered the Friend…read moreMeat Platter, which came with crispy pata, lumpia shanghai, lechon kawali, fried chicken, fried bulaklak, and a salted egg served with tomatoes and onions. Everything was flavorful and perfectly cooked--great variety and perfect for sharing. We also ordered the pancit (bihon + canton) and garlic fried rice to share between four people, and it was more than enough food for everyone. Each dish complemented the platter really well. For dessert, we enjoyed the halo-halo, which was the perfect sweet treat to end the meal. The restaurant itself is huge with plenty of seating, and the staff was attentive and accommodating. We'll definitely be coming back again!

Probably the best Filipino food I can find in Southern California! This place is amazing!…read more Dinuguan: the texture was creamy smooth. Made the original way! Grade A Pork Sisig: omg sizzling delicious! Tasty and authentic! Grade A Panic. This dish was good and comforting. Lechon: roasted pork done right. Love the crispy skin. Service was welcoming and friendly!

I used to like the food and service but today I'm very disappointed and am seriously considering if…read moreI should go back. First, the only waiter kept on touching his relatively long hair while touching plates, silverware and food. He should be wearing a hairnet. Second, the waiter was eating while serving and touching his teeth as if to take some food stuck in them. Third, the cook who also has long hair should be wearing a hairnet. Last but not the least, they served burnt lumpia which I had them replace but didn't get any better. I didn't say anything about it for fear that the cook might do something gross to the rest of our orders. I should have not paid for this meal as it grossed me out profusely. Management should train your staff better or I will report this to the agency in charge of restaurant grading.

I love this spot!…read more The Chicken Barbecue is my favorite! The pork barbecue is a close second. The pork ears were not good, super slimy and gamey. I usually am a fan of pork ears but I'd skip this one. I definitely can't wait to return and try other items!

I had the Skewer Combo and it was Definitely Delicious…read more I couldn't stop eating even though I was already full from the generous portions. I met the owner Mike and he was super kind and friendly. Made great recommendations. Highly Recommended! Thank you!

Recently came here on a busy Sunday afternoon with my family! We were seated pretty quickly because…read moreI think the other parties were larger. Good service, straight to the point. Food came in good time! It was a very very hot day and the restaurant can't handle the heat. We were all uncomfortable but I'm still not taking away any stars because the food IS THAT GOOD. Sinigang. Pinakbet. Crispy pata. Fried rice. Sisig!!!! They ALL HIT!!! I'm going to order more food this weekend for my family to try. I can't wait to taste more from their menu. Consider getting an additional AC for the summer is my only feedback. But still five stars!

Amazing Filipino food! A friend suggested this restaurant and I'm so glad we went here. The food…read morewas amazing: Dinuguan Lumpia Pork Sisig Pancit Pork Pata All delicious. The restaurant is known for their crispy pata. Amazing crispy skin. Service here was very friendly. The place looks like it was a hometown favorite of many customers