Pulled up to Kujo Eats to show love to a Filipino spot serving up hot, authentic plates…read more With so many options, I had to go with: Kalbi Ribs Chicken Adobo Garlic Fried Rice The Kalbi ribs were solid... personally I like mine a little more well-done, but still packed with flavor The chicken adobo? Spot on. Tender, savory, and hit all the right notes Garlic rice tied everything together perfectly Next time, I'm diving into: Sisig Crispy Pork Belly Lechon ...and maybe go full experience with a Kamayan feast (banana leaves + hands-on eating... real deal) Tip for thought: All the Filipino Uncles play Chess during the day and Singers come out to sing on their Karoke Machine If you're in the area, this spot is DEFINITELY worth checking out Pull up, support local, and come hungry One last thing, if you know any singers that love to compete. There's a singing competition April 24, 2026 from 8pm - Midnight. See flyer for more info!

Food: Picked up some food for my parents and I and it was delicious!…read moreService: I had issues finding the location and I think it was due to Apple Maps messing up. I eventually found it and when I got there, I met KuJo and he was SUPER nice and down to earth. That alone won me over as a future repeat customer. Ambiance: Gave me that old school feeling of nostalgia as I grew up in the area and it brought back memories even though this is a new establishment. Overall, this is a must try and if you have a chance to meet KuJo, be sure to say hello. Hes a super friendly guy!!!

Ok hear me out, BEST KARE KARE hands down! Ultimate comfort food. Beats all of the Nanay's, Tita's…read moreand Lola's recipe's. Hubby and I were literally blown away by the richness, savory, thickness and flavorful stew. Kare Kare is my all time fav Filipino dish, and THIS has been the best I've ever eaten. Guys, please order this, you will not regret it. The lechon is such a unique touch to this Filipino classic. Never had it crispy, honestly it exceded our expectation. And def will be on rotation. We also got the Tortasilog, and man...the smokiness and flavors, just delicious. Another all time fav. The flavors just hit. The sisig fries were good, a San Diego spin on one of my fav ulam's. Flavorful but a bit too vinegary for my taste. But if you're into that, you must try it. I loved how they had a menu with pictures, it really helps those who have never had the pleasure to try our food. Your eyes eat first and I think visually the pics were mouth watering. We wanted to try everything. The ambiance is really cute, I enjoyed seeing the sari sari store and all of the native goods from the motherland. I'm a filipino/american born and raised in the US, so I enjoy seeing my culture everywhere. Great service, ample seating. Highly recommended local joint. Can't wait to try more dishes. We will absolutely be coming back!

Jax Chibugan has become our go to Filipino spot that's beyond the usual "point-point"/"turo-turo"…read moreset up. You order at the front and they'll bring the food to your table. So it's casual and still comfortable. The decorations are also super cute with the "tindahan" setup at the front. It really adds to the vibe. Now the food... the food is amazing. Everything we've tried so far has been delicious. We try to get something new every visit but one thing we alwaaaysss have is pansit and either go to or mami. Honestly, this place gives the most authentic Philippines vibe here in San Diego. Eating here genuinely makes me feel like I'm back home in the Philippines. The workers are kind, welcoming, and always willing to help. They speak Filipino and don't try to overly Americanize the experience, which makes it feel even more authentic. I seriously can't stop recommending this place to people because it's just too good!

Cool little Filipino spot, this place has all the feels of the P.I. from the decorations to the…read morekaraoke to the food. The hostess is also the MC for the Karaoke and she is a total vibe who gets the party started. The servers are really nice and helpful with menu. We got the sisig and lechon which was good enough for 2 adults to share. The pork skewer was really big and good to share as well. The pancit was also tasty and great for sharing. Cool spot to check out if you're craving Filipino food and karaoke.

Absolutely love coming here with the family. They have drinks, amazing and authentic Filipino food,…read moreand the karaoke is always fun. On Saturday nights they usually have someone singing karaoke but they always try to get people involved when they sing. Las Islas is one of the hole in the wall hidden gems of National City and if you've ever been to the Philippines you know their food, service, and ambiance makes you feel like you're right back there.

I love filipino bbq so I'm glad to have tried this place. They had all the classics which were all…read moredelicious. The place was fairly spacious with a grill outside. Since this is a filipino establishment, you know the service is pretty good. Overall if youre craving for some pinoy bbq, head on over!

We love coming here from time to time especially when I have Filipino street food cravings!…read more They have many different varieties of skewers. My favorite is the isaw (chicken intestines), adidas (chicken feet) and, the chicken and pork meat bbq's. They also have pork liver, kwek-kwek, pig ears, chicken heads, fish sticks, hotdogs, and plenty more. Aside of serving skewers they also offer crispy pata ($29.99), bangus ($15.99), and beef pares. They also have different kinds of refreshments. I like that brown drink with gulaman, it's sweet and refreshing. It's also nice that they gave you atsara (pickled papayas) on the side together with the other sauces to dip your food, to add more enjoyable flavors. It's a self service.... you grab your tray, pick your favorite skewers and drinks of choice, pay your order at the register, and go ahead to the grilling station at the back, where you can enjoy the fun grilling your food. Each skewer is really cheap for $2 each but be careful because it adds up quick! It can go expensive before you realized it, lol! I really liked the bangus, they fried it and it's big and so fatty which I love but the only thing was, they don't have tomatoes that should go with it. It's very homey-Filipino style and they are very nice. They also sell taho on some days.

One of the best and one of our favorite Filipino restaurants to visit here! The moment you step in…read morethis place, it's like you get transported back to the Philippines. Everything feels like home--the vibe, the people, the staff, the food, the music... all of it. All of the dishes are always so tasty and cooked to perfection. I can't remember a time we ate here and wasn't happy with what we were served with. We get a variety of their dishes--depending on what we're craving that day, but we always get their iced tea every single time--sooooo so good and refreshing! The area is spacious, well ventilated and clean. The staff is always cheerful and friendly. We never leave this restaurant without a huge smile on our faces and full bellies. HIGHLY RECOMMEND.

We were a big group, celebrated fam member Birthday. Four of my family members and I had allergic…read morereaction to their Salmon Sinigang ( mouth itchiness, mouth rash/ sore and watery diarrhea ). We do not have fish allergy before this. The waitress was nice and told the chef. She took the 2 salmon sinigang dishes off our bill. One family member had to take Benadryl and since we ate some already, it's too late. As for me stomach issues and itchiness. I am not going back and I do not recommend. Now I doubt what temperature they cook the fish or still cook it even though it's spoiled. The service was great though. Gerry's Grill food- NO thank you after this experience. I'm so disappointed! I hope my stomach issues after eating there will be resolved.

Food is delicious, prices are decent and customer service is friendly. If you order in person,…read moreexpect to wait a long time for your food. I recommend calling ahead whenever possible. I have tried almost everything on the menu and enjoy it all.

lumpia shanghai- nothing special, so small lechon- ok,…read morecrispy but overcooked dry meat pork bbq plate - tiny chunks of pork but juicy and great char

I have a lot of Filipino friends. You kind of have to, living in San Diego County…read more Like many people, I became interested in and appreciative of their culture through the food they eat, and I'm lucky to have been introduced to that food not in restaurants, but by several of my elderly Filipino customers, for whom I do computer work. It seems that whenever I get called to Chula Vista, National City or Mira Mesa, there's always a lola waiting for me with a broken PC and a plate of pancit or a freshly-fried stack of turon. Years ago, knowing that those friendly, insistent ladies will offer to feed me, no matter the time of day, I started scheduling appointments to their houses at lunchtime, because, well, it's just bad manners to say "no, thanks, I already ate." On my own, I learned to love kare-kare and the popular Pinoy variants of pork. I still crave the Rellenong Alimango (stuffed crab) I had, years ago, at a Filipino food stall in Singapore. After the bars close, I'll often hunt down a plate of sisig. And I'll follow any such meal with something sweet, like hopia, halo-halo, or anything ube. But I'm also a big fan of Filipino breakfast, and that's where Zarlito's comes in. I've never eaten there after 10 am, and while I'm sure I'm missing a lot of good stuff, I've been happy with the breakfasts I've been served, not least because the ladies running the place are kind, always seeming tickled to see a large white man enthusiastically chomping through plates of their food. Any -silog will do the trick. Zarlito's always offers great food at a decent price. I'm glad the place is still around, and whenever I'm in the area, I try to stop in. You should, too.

I haven't been to Zarlitos in so long, maybe even years and nothing has changed! I came in wanting…read morea simple Filipino breakfast and I found exactly that here! I walked in and the restaurant was pretty big inside with lots of seating and it was nicelt decorated. The host sat me right away and gave me a menu. I did have to ask for water though but that's okay because there were only two people working from what I could see and there were a lot of take out orders coming in. Initially, I asked for a small bowl of sinigan and they sais they only do large orders so i decided to skip it. I ordered the beef silog with a side of spam and lumpia. The beef was well seasoned but a little tough honestly, it was still really good the eggs were cooked perfectly, sunny side up and nice and runny. The garlic rice was a nice balance to the dish as well. The spam was cut at a decent thickness and added a good depth of flavor to the meal. And the lumpia was alao pretty good. Not the best I've ever had but still very enjoyable. Overall it was good ans worth a visit if youre looking for a nice homemade meal.

I ordered a 50lb pig for Christmas 2025…read more It was $350 for the pig and then I opted for the $30 delivery because I didnt want to deal with transporting that thing. The entire transaction was great. The delivery driver was on time and my pig was warm and the skin was crispy. It was such a hit that now Im going to have to order one for every event.

GOAT for Lechon in San Diego!!! The Lechon has a flavor explosion in every bite that I often have…read moredreams of eating at Porky's. Large ovens roasts the pork bellies and you can special order whole pork Lechon for parties (or a special party for just yourself). Other dishes are authentic or a very diverse menu with many choices. Catering is their specialty and you will not be disappointed. The Ates and Kuyas are friendly and helpful with a warm heart of hospitality. There's a modest amount of tables inside from where you can see when they took out the roasted pork from the ovens and your mouth will water again. Often, they will run out of Lechon so go early. Parking lot is huge and shares with many other restaurants.