Oh no!! According to Yelp they'll reopen in January 2027. The website appears operational though and online orders also appeared closed. I was really looking forward to having their meals while I was in town. We drove all the way and the storefront was closed up. No additional signs though. According to their Instagram page, this location is closed and will reopen somewhere else. read more

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This was my first time eating at Tambayan, and I was pleasantly surprised. I am fairly new to Filipino cuisine and I found the food here flavorful, comforting, and unlike anything I have tried before. The staff was welcoming and happy to explain the menu, which made it easier for a first-time visitor like me to choose what to order. I decided to go with the chicken inasal, fried bangus (milkfish), pork sinigang, and a side of pancit. All the rice plates were simple yet perfectly proportioned and presentable. My favorites were the chicken inasal, pancit, and lumpia. I was not a fan of the pork sinigang, as I found the acidity from the tamarind a bit too strong. I am glad I stepped out of my comfort zone and tried Filipino food. I enjoyed the unique flavors each dish had to offer, and I look forward to coming back to explore more menu items in the future. Highly recommended for anyone looking to try something new! read more

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One of the best Filipino food place in Az. Friendly staff and customers. All dishes are delicious. Guarantee a must try! Highly recommended! read more

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Came here a few weeks ago and had a really great experience. Our server mentioned that it was their last day at that location because they were moving to Mesa. I didn't know before visiting that "Tambayan" means a place to relax, hang out, and feel at home but after being there, it made a lot of sense. The staff did a great job creating that kind of atmosphere. Our server was friendly and seemed to genuinely enjoy talking with people, checking in with every table and making everyone feel welcome. We ordered the BBQ chicken with lumpia and rice and it was really good. We also got a calamansi drink that was super refreshing. We wanted to try the ube horchata too, but they were out of ube that day. They also have a cool photo spot set up to look like a small store you might see in the Philippines, which was a fun touch. Overall, everything was great. I'm not sure if the new Mesa location is open yet but it's definitely a place I'll be looking out for. I'm sure they will bring the same food, service, and welcoming vibe to the new location so it'll be just as good. read more

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I stopped by Tambayan Filipino Food for dinner with some coworkers on a Tuesday around 5:30. Tambayan has a large parking lot so free parking won't be a problem. I was excited to try out this Filipino restaurant. I'm from Houston which has a large Filipino population. I have some good friends who are Filipino. This was my first time having Filipino cuisine in Phoenix. Ambiance (2.5/5): If you're looking for ambiance, you won't find it here. Tambayan is no frills. A bit of an ugly looking restaurant but hey, I was there for the food. Service (3/5): Service is mediocre. Not terribly attentive, though I do understand it's not easy to take care of a group of eight people. The type of service where the waitress doesn't stop by regularly. You have to grab her attention. Drinks (3.5/5): No alcohol but they do have some Filipino options which was nice to see. Including kalabasa juice (Filipino lime) which I went with. It's basically a refreshing lemonade and hit the spot. Food (4.5/5): This is where Tambayan shines. We did the family platter which is for six people. What's great about it is that you get a nice variety of Filipino dishes. The presentation of the dish is awesome too as it comes on a large platter. A feast for sure! It consists of white rice, pancit (Filipino noodles), chicken adobo (soy-marinated chicken), pork intestine skewers, another pork dish with egg (whose name is escaping me), lumpia (Filipino egg rolls), an eggplant dish, a blood pork dish (tastes better than it sounds), lechon kawala (friend pork belly), a soup dish (reminiscent of Tom Yum soup at Thai restaurants), and grilled pork skewers. If you've never had Filipino food before, I'd normally recommend pancit, lumpia, lechon, or adobo as these are the most popular Filipino dishes. They're good here too, though the lechon was a bit too fatty for my taste. With that being said, the pork skewers were the star of the show. They were marinated well, bursting with flavor, and a good deal of meat was on them. The type of dish I would come back for again and again. Even if you've had Filipino food before, this is some quality Filipino food! read more

Tambayan - Family platter - Filipino Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Had to make a quick stop before heading back up north. I've heard so much about this place and was happy I finally got a chance to stop in. It was song 3pm on a weekday so it was pretty dead but the ambiance looked like it would be a fun place to hang out when it's busy. Staff was very friendly and attentive. As far as the food it was very good and I was pleased with what I got. I ordered the tortang along, one of my favorite dishes. It was cooked well in favorful. And of course, I had to finish it off with the halo halo. I want to stop by again and try their bbq. Until next time... read more

Tambayan - Tortang talong - Filipino Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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Tambayan Filipino Food was a nice stop, and the service was friendly. My mom wanted Filipino food, so we came here, and overall the food was decent. But I was honestly surprised by how limited the fresh vegetable options were. Almost everything on the menu was fried or pork‑based. I don't eat pork, and while I know a lot of Pinoys love their lechon and crispy dishes, it would be great to see more balanced choices. Filipino cuisine has so many incredible vegetable dishes -- Pinakbet, Ginataang Sitaw, Ginisang Munggo, Laing -- but I didn't see any of them offered. And the few "healthier" items listed still had pork in them, which was disappointing. I'm not picky, but c'mon... not everyone eats pork! A couple of vegetable‑forward, pork‑free classics would make a huge difference and open the menu to more people. The only reason why I bumped it up to 4 is because of the service. Otherwise, it would have been a 3. Service was good, the food we did try was fine, and the vibe was welcoming -- I just hope they expand the menu to include more of the Filipino vegetable dishes we all grew up with. At least put some Fresh Lumpia. read more

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Absolutely delicious! Just what we needed after a trip back from Flagstaff. As I learned, Tambayan, means a place to relax, hang out, feel at home and I definitely get those vibes from not only their place itself but the food. We can for a late lunch around 1:30 ish and wasn't too busy and were greeted quickly. Service was great and food was tasty. I love love grilled meats and they did their grilled chicken perfectly. We both got the chicken bbq plate which comes with rice, lumpia, and cucumber. Oh my gosh! Chicken was so tender and flavorful. The secret sauce they use is mmmm mmm good! I haven't had lumpia in a while and of course hit the spot. I was perfectly content 100% with this plate. I definitely recommend it. Not picture were the drinks we had. My partner had the Ube mil tea which I had a sip and was amaaaaazing! I had the Kalamansi juice which was perfect. It wasn't too sweet or tart. Perfect! I highly recommend checking this plate out. If you never had Filipino food, this is a great spot to check out. You will not be disappointed. We are definitely coming back. Has good proportions and priced fairly with good service. I can't wait to try their desserts next time and the pork bbq plate and sizzling sisig. Come swing by! You won't regret it! read more

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I miss Filipino food I'm so glad we found this spot. Service was quick and ambiance your usual busy restaurant. Everything we ate was sumptuous! 4.6 stars. See you in Mesa! read more

Tambayan - Lechon Kawali, assorted barbecue - Filipino Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

What an absolute treat this place is. It was about time we got a solid Filipino restaurant in central Phoenix, and Tambayan does not disappoint! The menu has a great selection of items: rice plates, shareables, family platters, desserts. There are so many things to choose from, every time I'm here I definitely tend to over-order. The food is authentic, and so is the vibe! From being packed on Sundays (after church hours), occasional random "Happy Birthday" singing, to the straight-up karaoke sessions mid-meal. This place feels like back home to me. The sari-sari store mock-up is one of my favorite parts. Onto the eats: the BBQ here is solid! I like their chicken and pork bbq rice plates. This day I opted for the bangus (milkfish), and it really hit the spot. On weekends they serve pork sinigang, so we had to get that to share and it was deliciously sour! It tasted like someone's mother made it for us and that's exactly the kind of experience I am looking for at any restaurant. My recommendations: you have to get the sago at gulaman to drink, it's perfectly sweet and balances out the saltiness and heartiness of the meal. I also suggest you check out the desserts and pastries on the way out! My top hitters are the ube puto and leche flan. Always looking forward to coming back here. read more

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We loved everything about this restaurant! From the welcoming vibe, the selections of food, cute photo props Sari Sari Store and Kareoke stage that anyone at anytime can use. One of the staff blessed us with a few songs which was a nice treat and even took a picture with us which we really appreciate. The restaurant is clean, food taste great and the staff is amazing. We are from our of town but will definitely come and visit whenever we are in the area. read more

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Had a festive and fun meal here around Xmas time with a friend who was homesick for some good Filipino food. She's been here before and said it was good so it was nice to hear this place has already been vetted by a native from the Philippines. There is plenty of seating and they also have a take out area, and cute Sari Sari (convenience) store with various snacks for sale that my friend said looked just like the ones back home. The kids were excited to have the Filipino style spaghetti but alas, they were sold out when we were here. We opted for some pancit for them, and we also ordered some chicken inasal and lumpia. Everything was enjoyable but I liked the chicken inasal the most. It's one of my friend's favorite dishes and I can see why! I loved the lemongrass marinade, slight smoky taste from grilling the chicken, and the tender meat. I'd definitely get it again. We indulged in some desserts too which were scarfed up quickly! read more

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We came here right after my daughter graduated from GCU. and the food was so delicious. Everything was so good. We got the family boat that feeds 4 to 6 people. And we got the Pork adobo. Sad that this was my daughter's last year and we just find it. If I ever go back I will make sure that I will stop bye. read more

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The lumpia, pancit, and chicken skewers are so good here. The service is fast friendly and attentive without being overbearing. The majority of people eating here are Filipinos so you know it's authentic. They even have a small sari sari store set up inside if you want to buy some Filipino snacks. They have free karaoke and we had the pleasure of being serenaded all night by some regulars with immaculate taste in music. Tambayan delivers and keeps on delivering can't wait to come back and try out some other things on the menu. Will definitely be back to try the sisig! read more

Amazing restaurant! Been here twice now and always impressed by the food. The sisig was a delicious explosion of flavor, same with the palabok with lechon. The platter was enormous and everything was incredible. My favorites were the tortang talong, tocino, and pancit. Our friend was celebrating their birthday, so the servers even played happy birthday music and brought our table a halo halo. Nice, ample space with an area for karaoke as well. Will keep coming back. read more

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We came on Easter Sunday, It was super packed !! The service was good considering there was ONLY two servers !!! They both did super amazing for just the two of them serving, seating & bussing tables. The food was amazing it definitely did not disappoint. It hit close to home although I know each person makes things differently but it was close to how we make our Filipino food !! The restaurant itself was super welcoming. They have karaoke nights which I'm unsure when it happens. I would definitely recommend going here if you're looking to try a new Filipino place or just looking for a restaurant to become your regular restaurant !! The only thing is I would recommend hiring or scheduling maybe one or two more servers just so that they don't feel overwhelmed with serving the entire restaurant read more

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Ate here recently for the first time. The dining room was pleasing and I love the sari sari store inside. Th wait staff was nice and the food was good. Reminds me of my 2 trips to the Philippines. My dish was the pancit and lumpia and my dad got the chicken and pork bbq. His was sooooo good. I got jealous his was better to be honest. Hope to visit here again soon. So masarap. read more

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We ordered the sampler platter and it came out really fast. Everything was delicious! I especially loved the adobo pork and the lumpia. I highly recommend coming with a few other people so you can get the platter to share and everyone can try a little bit of everything. The prices are very reasonable. If you're hungry for Asian food but want something a little different than the typical dishes you can get at a Chinese or Thai restaurant, try some Filipino food here for a change instead. You won't regret it! read more

Tambayan - Filipino Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Stopped in for a late lunch before catching a flight. It wasn't too busy & theres plenty of seating. Ordered the veggie & milkfish. It was delicious especially the veggies as there was okra, bitter melon, and squash. Loved the bitter melon. It was perfect with a bit of a crunch. Staff were all so friendly. They even have karaoke. One of the staff members sang & it was so awesome. Such a fun place! Also tried the halo halo. There was a family size one too but i ordered the regular sized one. The bibingka Malakit was my favorite dessert. It was so fresh. There is a cute sari sari with prop snacks (not for purchase) and it's perfect for photo ops. I even learned how to play sungka here. read more

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The food at Tambayan is authentic Filipino cuisine. Everything is delicious and beautifully presented. The staff are super nice and welcoming. The atmosphere feels very nostalgic, you can literally go to Tambayan and just "tambay" while enjoying your favorite Filipino dishes. Their barbecue and isaw are the main highlights. Kudos to this place and we will definitely come back again! read more

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ALL OF IT WAS FANTASTIC! I loved it all. This cozy little spot deserves it all. The food was delicious and warm. The service was excellent, the server was super friendly and on top of it! The lumpia was so crispy and just so fresh. The family meal was just enough to feed 10+ people. Honestly it was just so good I can't describe more! I'm speechless haha! This was so familiar and it felt like being invited to the Filipino Family Dinner. Humble, Hot, and leaves you so HAPPY. I cannot wait to come back. read more

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Sometimes, when my family and I are craving halo-halo, we come here. We've had the Sisig, Sinigang, Pork BBQ and the Pancit Bihon. If your craving Filipino Food and you're in Phoenix, I highly recommend Tambayan. The workers are very attentive. I wouldn't expect anything less from Pinoys. I would recommend the restaurant to clean up a bit in the back because the restaurant can see their back stock. It's just an odd look. Also, the cute little Sari-Sari store should have snacks people can buy. It looks like decoration but it's also a waste of space. There is also a blinking "parol" that is distracting. The ambiance definitely needs work. I hope this helps. read more

Tambayan - Getting food to-go. Pancit Bihon and Pork BBQ sticks today. - Filipino Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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OMG, how have I miss this place, I've been here in Phoenix for years! Anyway, I was craving crispy pork belly and Yelp brought me here. The staff were so friendly & the prices were great! My hubby & I ordered the Lechon Kawali, sisig, pork bbq skewers. lumpia & halo halo. It's hard to say which were our favorite because all of the dishes were on point! Juicy, tasty and the entrees were plentiful! LOVE this place, we will be back! read more

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This was a very delicious and authentic Filipino restaurant They're open daily from 11am-7:30pm and open until 9pm on Friday and Saturday Service was very friendly, attentive, and welcoming Menu had a good variety of Filipino dishes and prices were reasonable (most dishes were undert $20!). They give big portions so come hungry or someone to share with! Inside was very spacious with plenty of seating Ordered the Pancit (Overload - topped with Lechon Kawali & 3 mini lumpia - $16.99). This was delicious! It came with a huge portion of rice noodles, as well as shrimp and pork! It was pretty flavorful and not too salty or greasy! Loved the lumpia! They were so good and filled with pork! This was 9/10 The Lumpia ($7.99) was phenomenal! It came with 9 egg rolls and was packed with pork! It was so crispy and the pork was packed with flavor without being too salty or greasy. The sweet chili sauce was pretty good and paired perfectly with the egg rolls! This was 9/10 Chicken Inasal ($13.99) came with grilled lemongrass chicken thigh and rice. It was so yummy! The chicken was a little bland but it was so tender! The portion of chicken thigh given was so plentiful! This was 8/10 The Ube Horchata ($5.99) was very refreshing and tasty! It wasn't too sweet and the Ube didn't taste artificial. This was 8/10 Would definitely recommend and return! read more

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This is such a yummy spot. I just landed in Arizona and was so hungry, so we found the closest Filipino restaurant and thank God it was Tambayan! It's so cute and clean inside. The service and workers are so nice too! They even have a Sarisari store that reminded my mom of the Philippines. Not to mention the food is so yummy; we ordered sisig and bangus. I loved their sisig here because they used pork belly - some places use pork hock, but this place was so meaty and good. We also had their drinks, and I tried their ube horchata, which was so yummy (a little bit on the milky side, though). read more

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Part of my family is from the Philippines so I've grown to love the food. Thats also made me a heavier critic on quality and portions. Tambayan Filipino checks all the boxes. All their food taste so authentic, reminds of family dinners in California. Lucky for me I have a taste of home in PHX now. Everything I've had so far has been delicious. My favorite is the chicken skewer meal. You can tell they were made with love, the char and smoked flavor from the grill is unmatched. I could go on for a while about this place. Price is descent usually able to eat comfortably for two without breaking the bank. Location is central to phoenix. When you walk in you'll be greeted and seated in a booth where you can have a nice dinner or lunch. HIGHLY RECOMMEND! read more

While staying in Old Town Scottsdale, we wanted to find a Filipino restaurant nearby and this place did not disappoint. We took a 25 minute Waymo ride from The Remi Hotel and were glad we did. We met Cherry, who was absolutely wonderful. The service was warm and welcoming, just like our Filipino culture, and the ambiance was beautiful. Seeing the sari-sari setup made it feel like we were back home in the Philippines. The portions were just right, and the food tasted amazing. You definitely won't be disappointed. You will leave busog (full) and very happy. read more

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So, I was introduced to Filipino food over 10 years ago. I had a coworker who told me about Lumpia a huge egg roll. Downtown Phoenix use to have a farmers market and there was a Filipino lunch truck that was my first experience. I had the lumpia which was a foot long and they recommended the pancit. If I spell things wrong apologies. Yesterday I'm on Facebook and a Filipino Food review of this restaurant in Phoenix pops up. Off to my favorite review app YELP and low behold this flipping place is 5 minutes from the Crib. Sunday I'm going when they open over 10 years since I had Filipino food. Now to the food. I ordered the Pancit overload which was very good it comes with Fried pork Belly (the Star of the dish), Pancit next in line and the lumpia. But that fried Pork belly the crisp crunchy crust yeah and the flavor just jumped off the plate. Interior has quite a few large booths and noisy because of the warehouse industrial layout. But I love seeing people having conversations and has a family group vibe. While the table next to mine had a birthday. The music stops and they pump a birthday song through the system and the entire restaurant claps and sings. Totally cute and they bring the Birthday boy ice cream. I did notice they have specialty drinks I'll try next visit. I did basic Diet Coke. So, only reason for 4stars opposed to 5 is my entrance experience. So I'm a big Fluffy grandma and first table was a tight booth there was several other seating options. Now once we did find a seat next option should have been napkins drop off. Then once the meal came ask if I want any sauce most people want soy sauce, hot sauce or sweet and sour for the lumpia. Servers all were nice smiling for the most part. Fluffy Grandma recommends and will be back with friends in tow. read more

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Amazing Filipino food! If you're in the area on Camelback Road, I highly recommend stopping by this hole in the wall gem. Their pork adobo is melt in your mouth delicious and the sauce is so fantastic. They offered delicious lumpia bites and other appetizers. You can't forget to order the. halo halo desert. **pros: if you're with the group, you can order one halo halo, and then split it between 4 cups. Because it is a large cup! We went with the family powder and it was more than enough food for $85. It was a ton of food with three huge scoops of rice. Even also karaoke! See the pictures of my niece :) read more

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I met a Filipino buddy for lunch and he introduced me to some great dishes. I have tried some in the past. We started with Sinigang (no pork). I liked it. Very different that any American soups. Next was Pork and chicken BBQ skewers. Very good flavors. Def a must. Kaldereta was amazing!!! Lastly was Sizzling Sisig. Also fantastic. Of course rice. And a Sago-Gulaman drink. Very sweet, but refreshing, I cut it with water. Next visit I'll try some dessert. read more

Tambayan - Kaldereta, Sisig, Pork and chicken BBQ. - Filipino Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Tambayan was a very authentic Filipino restaurant, especially with the sari-sari store within it. The restaurant's aesthetic reminded me of places in San Diego, and the sari-sari store inside (which sells little snacks) was nostalgic for me -- made it feel like I was in the Philippines. Right as my friend and I walked into the restaurant, a male waiter came up to us to seat us within a few minutes. Throughout our entire lunch, the waiter was very friendly and approachable. We had quite a few conversations with him! His customer service definitely made the experience better. We ordered the lumpia, sizzling sisig + added the egg and chicken inasal. To drink, I had the ube horchata and my friend had the mango juice. Everything that we ate was top tier. I was hoping that the fried pork belly would be crispier since it came on a cast iron; that would've made this dish even better, but the flavors were so good. I don't eat chicken inasal a lot, but I enjoyed it. The sauce it came with was so good that I could eat it with anything. The menu states that it comes with a cucumber salad (if I recall correctly), but it's only three slices of cucumber. I could have eaten three whole cucumbers, so I think they need to add more. The waiter said that they took tocino off the menu, which I wish they did not, but I guess it didn't sell enough. If I could have a wishlist, it would be adding tocino, beef tapa, and babingka. Also, there is a lot of pork on the menu, as a typical Filipino restaurant, so the option to replace the protein if possible. For instance, chicken instead of pork for adobo and sinigang. Overall, if you are looking for delicious Filipino food in Arizona, then Tambayan is the place to visit. read more

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"The chicken kabob and lumpia rolls were amazing. Everything tasted great, and the service was excellent. Really friendly staff and a great experience overall. I'll definitely be back." read more

Tambayan - Chicken BBQ Skewers (6) - Filipino Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Took my kids here to try a new Filipino restaurant besides the one in Chandler. I had the pork dinuguan and it was okay, it was a bit dry since I usually like it more saucy/soupy. The flavor was a bit bland for my taste. My daughter had the bangus and the fish was good, however, the dipping sauce was a bit too spicy for her. I'm not sure if they have an milder option for the vinegar. I liked the vinegar dipping sauce because I like it spicy but for a someone who is not used to it, it can be overwhelming. My son had the chicken barbecue and he liked it. I had a bite of it and it was pretty good. For drinks, I had the mango shake, it was okay. My daughter had the ube shake and she liked it, and my son had the brown sugar milk tea and he enjoyed. The major complaint I have with this place is the service. It was not great. It took them awhile to get our order. The food was delivered in a timely manner however, trying to get our check was not good. We waited for a long time and I finally had to get up and get the servers attention that we need our check. MInd you, we were done with our food for quite awhile. Overall, bring your patience when going to this place but it worth a try. read more

I ordered pancit and lumpia and I really loved it it's been years since I've had it and it truly reminded me of my childhood and going to family gatherings with my cousins that's are Filipino and I ordered on uber eats and everything was hot and good I will add I paid for direct delivery and they are 2 miles away. This will be a new regular for me for pick up...... read more

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The bbq pork skewers are to die for. Great flavors in all of the dishes we ate. We didn't wait long for our food. Will definitely come back! read more

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WOW...just WOW! Tambayan was truly amazing and they serve the best Filipino cuisine! Very very flavorful and tasty authentic dishes. They have family choices type meals for the whole family to share. The service is great and they provide order to cook which means your food doesn't sit for hours. The staff is very friendly and they are accommodating. Very very spacious, clean and they have a karaoke machine for everyone to enjoy. They offer very tasty desserts and halo halo! I recommend this place for anyone who wants to try Filipino cuisine. They have more options during the weekends. 5 stars for sure, enjoy! read more

Tambayan - Filipino Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

I heard this place was newer so we came to check it out! It was pretty cold out that day and going inside didn't make a difference. Not sure why it was kept so cold indoors. There was sari sari store in the back, a karaoke machine next to the entrance and there were probably 2-3 family's inside already when we arrived even though they had JUST opened. It didn't take long for the place to fill up though! And I mean, it was full. Order: * ube horchata * bangus I've never heard of the combo ube + horchata and being a fan of both it was a must try. That was gone fast in record time. It was DELICIOUS! I'm still sad that we didn't order one to go lol The bangus was fair. It was too salty for me. I usually like to drown it in soy sauce but I couldn't because there was already so much spice added. read more

Tambayan - Ube horchata - Filipino Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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Happened to be in Arizona with my GF and we were really feeling Filipino food. The food did not disappoint. We had palabok, sisig, and ube milk tea, everything was so good. On top of the great food, service was A1. If we ever find ourselves back in the area, we'll definitely hit Tambayan again. read more

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There is a lot of improvement for the menu and I think the service. I had visited with family on Sunday morning when they opened and was taken back by how cold and drafty it was inside. Climate control sets the mood and tone A LOT, so walking into a restaurant where its cold inside was not very comfortable. We were seated right away, but the service was a little lackluster. I think they have some upselling skills to work on, because instead of trying to encourage to try other items, the server almost shamed us. That was weird. We waited a long time for our food, and I understand that they had just opened, but was nothing prepared at all? I can only speak for the quality of my order and what my spouse had to say. My order was the crispy kare-kare which I was very excited for. I believe the sauce for the kare-kare along with the vegetables could have been cooked down a little longer. It was too grainy, and the vegetables were still raw which was not good with the kare-kare. The actual crispy pork was great. I was served rice and bagoóng along with my order. The rice was not fluffy at all, and that's strange for a place that just opened. My spouse ordered the longganisa breakfast plate and he did enjoy it, but he was expecting at least two fried eggs, not one. There is a lot that could be worked on, but I don't think we will go out of our way to drive here. If we somehow find ourselves here for dinner service, maybe we can get a better experience! read more

Tambayan - Crispy Kare Kare - Filipino Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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With this restaurant being in a prime location on Camelback, I've driven past this place a few times and always wanted to stop by. We finally had the chance to come here tonight for dinner, and we left very pleased! My boyfriend is Filipino, and he's always looking for good, authentic Filipino food like what we used to find back home in the Bay Area. Let me start off my saying we'll definitely be coming back here to bring his parents next time. Tonight we tried the sizzling sisig and pancit overload, and it was so good. The flavors worked so well together, everything was nice and savory, and it was exactly what we were looking for. The service here was also amazing. Aside from a small mistake on our bill (we were accidentally charged for the large halo halo instead of the regular one and didn't notice until after we paid, but they quickly refunded us), everyone was very welcoming and the service was quick. Definitely a great family owned restaurant that values their customers. The decor in this restaurant is really cute and displays from the Filipino culture. The menu also says they have karaoke every night from 5-9 pm! This is a great place to try for authentic Filipino food, they have an extensive menu so there's something for everyone. read more

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