I was browsing through restaurant options and saw the 4 stars with great reviews for this restaurant. So I decided to take the plunge and try it out. I was going to order food to-go. There was a lady ahead of me who seemed to have questions and was indecisive which is understandable, however it would've been nice if the person taking the order would've acknowledge me by saying "we'll be right with you" at the very least. Anyway I asked for a menu decided to sit on an empty spot while browsing through the menu and deciding what to order. When I returned to the take-out window there was another gentleman who was kind enough to take my order - I ordered crispy pata-silog with Mang Tomas sauce and Kare kare. Less than a minute after I place my order the gentleman said there was a problem as Kare Kare was not available this particular day. Not wanting to cause issues I changed my order to dinuguan - which the cashier assured me was good. As I was waiting the cashier offered me a glass of water while waiting which I truly appreciated. Not long after my food came, I was so excited and was really looking forward to a good, tasty, much-missed Filipino food. When I got to my hotel ecstatic to devour my dinner I was dismayed to find out there was no Mang Tomas sauce with my crispy pata-silog and the dinuguan looked watery, in addition to it wafting in grease. Now I know they're greasy anyway but this particular one was just way too greasy even for a person like me who doesn't mind fats and grease. Not only that the dinuguan did not taste good at all, I ate a couple of spoon servings of it with rice but couldn't tolerate it for the life of me. So I tossed the entire thing out. Thank goodness I order the crispy pata silog - that at least was really delectable, crispy and cooked just right. The eggs and rice that came with it was really good. To sum it up some of their dishes are very tasty, but not every single entree. The customer service was good, but would've been great had they ensure that they asked if I needed utensils and sauces. I may come back again in the future but will most definitely order the silogs only. read more

Tapsilog Bistro - A table shaped like Filipino brand beer "San Miguel" - Filipino Near Me - Campbell, California

When you just want a good, solid, hearty Filipino breakfast, where do you go? I can only think of 2 places.. 1.) In your own home - that is, of course, assuming you have everything you need available in your pantry 2.) Tapsilog Bistro- only a hop and a skip away! Just like other reviewers, my complaint mimics those who mentioned the service. My friend arrived before me and sat at a table. I was a bit late, but when I arrived, our server didn't check on us. He didn't acknowledge my arrival so we had to flag him down. Seeing as this will probably continue (his inattentiveness), we opted to order when I flagged him down to take my drink order. Food didn't take long to arrive and our server didn't check up on us NOT ONCE to see if everything was ok. Most people forget sub par service when food is delicious- not me. I definitely remember when service sucks! Total number of times our server reached our table: 3 1.) to take our order - had to flag him down 2.) deliver our food 3.) give our check - had to flag him down He took so long to give us change, I had to flag down a different server to take our payment so we can get change and get the heck out of there. read more

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Busy af on a Sat evening, but bf and I were able to get a table for 2 without a wait. The night before I had a craving for lumpia and since I'm not a big meat eater, I was so glad they had vegetarian lumpia! Silogs come with garlic rice, sunny egg and pickles. Pork tocilogsweet marinated pork. Large pieces. Not much garlic flavor in the rice or enough pickle flavoring with their pickles. Bangus tocilogserved bonless! I like the crunchy texture, but the fish was pretty salty and like typical Filipino foods, greasy. No comment on egg since it was average. Lumpia$10 for what we got was 8 pieces while everyone else had 20ish which is why i knocked off a star. Wtf?!?! Aside from that, the lumpia definitely satisfied my craving. You can pick between veggie, chicken or pork. Served with vinegar and sweet/sour sauce. Lastly, despite it being super busy, we still had outstanding service. All the servers apologized for the long wait and were friendly. Even when we ran into the owner as we were leaving he apologized and high fived us on the way out. The wait didn't feel that long, but I loved that the servers were considerate. It's a little more than $10 for a silog, but I'd say it's worth it. There's also safeway gas across the street if you need to gas up. read more

Tapsilog Bistro - Bangus (milkfish). - Filipino Near Me - Campbell, California

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The food is good and server, MANAGER/Owner is very accommodating... If you order the food it will come fast and good. Must try their Crispy para! read more

Tapsilog Bistro - Filipino Near Me - Campbell, California

Sinagog soup is perfect amount of sourness.

Ed Sanchez the owner loves what he does and it shows with his hospitality and enthusiasm when greeting and chatting with his guests. I get the feeling this is how he is at home with friends and family. He was nice enough to open his doors to a newly opened dessert place just next door to let us sample his ice cream. That store wasn't open for another 45 minutes ! Great food and family atmosphere. Thanks Ed for the kind hospitality! read more

Tapsilog Bistro - Filipino Near Me - Campbell, California

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The tocilog and garlic rice were really good here. My party enjoyed their fish and pork chops as well. This interior is on the smaller side (that strategically placed mirror gives the illusion of it being huge) so expect a longer wait if you come during peak hours. They have a nice bar inside and looked like a chill spot for happy hour. I was a little off-put because one meal in our party was forgotten (I had to remind the waitress) but the owner had noticed this and gave us a free longanisa plate and another bowl of tocino on the house. Great save on his behalf. We'll definitely be back. read more

My sister and I visited Tapsilog Bistro on our journey home from San Francisco to San Diego. We wanted something tasty that would keep us full for a few hours. Tapsilog Bistro had just that! My sister got longsilog (sweet longanisa with garlic rice and 2 eggs), while I got Tapsilog (marinated meat with garlic rice and 2 eggs). Both plates also come with a small side of cucumber salad. Our order came out in less than 5 minutes. We appreciated the speedy and attentive service from the waitress. I like how they have vinegar and different sauces located at each table, so you don't have to keep asking the workers for more. The food was around or less than $30 total, which is very reasonable for the taste. I wish this place was a lot closer to San Diego, because it felt just like home! read more

Tapsilog Bistro - Longsilog and Tapsilog - Filipino Near Me - Campbell, California

What's up Yelpers! Well I had to try this place out based on the reviews 1k hitting 4 stars crazy. So first impression when my tribe came in the door. Place was in the small side, its says occupancy is 68ish and it feels like it. I bet when they are busy they FLIP PACKING it in here. The look and feel of the place does bring you back to a local bar in the Philippines, so with that said I think they turned off the AC so that it feels humid n hot inside. Actually they had the door open and so there were flies inside... mmmm made the place legit like the local resto in the Phil. The place had some memorabilia of guess who? Manny PACMAN and a lot of medals from marathon's I take it, which made me say What DA? Anyways the size didn't bother me but the flies kinda did... The man who greeted us was very spunky and helped us out with the menu. He recommended some items and heres what we ended up with.. KARE KARE with CRISPY LECHON Baboy (aka crispy pork belly) it was about $13ish bucks. Concept wise pretty good and the taste was okay. I had tasted better and maybe cuz my wife makes a killer KARE KARE with all the fixings. The sauce was a bit too soupy, it had cabbage, green beans and pork. It has a side of bagoong (aka sautéed shrimp paste). Sizzling Pork SISIG w/Egg, had some good flavor but the meat used was a sliced/chopped grilled pork. Again I have tasted better sisig, with crispy bits of pork and pig ears. So the dish does not seem to meet the authentic sisig ingredients, for $13ish bucks it kinda falls short for me. $2 more they can add the pig ears which I opted out. Last dish was the BEEF BISTEK, this was the more disappointing dish for me. Again there was some flavor but lacks the sauce and the meat was dry and some pieces were chewy (SAPAL). The dish includes sliced flat iron steak, onions and lemon and soy base sauce. Price $13ish., no ala carte so you just have to double the order of the silog price so it comes with the rice as well. In addition to the dishes we also ordered the Garlic Rice, no nothing negative about this cause it tasted like garlic rice. DRINKS Mimosa i forgot what it was called but it had a calamnsi base with mashed strawberries n champaign, refreshing and it's alright. We wanted to order the crispy chicken wings but they forgot to put it in.. WOW I reviewed the heck out of this place, to sum up my review it's a cozy , PHIL like place with a very spunky staff and an interesting deco. Food taste falls a bit short for me being a Filipino who has been around other Phil Resto in the city and abroad. I think the food taste and selections is a bit more on the Americanize side and so this place caters more to PUTI :). I wish this place success. read more

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Solid asian fusion! Good filipino food. Good beer great environment. Awesome service. Im totally coming back. read more

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This is a neighborhood gem! Their burritos are amazing--filled with the best garlic rice, fried eggs. They're huge portions too. Their pork sisig and pork spare ribs adobo burritos are great--definitely will return here. read more

We saw an article on Facebook that said "Top 9 Filipino Restaurants in America" and this was listed on it so of course we had to go! It was totally worth the drive! We started with some Kalamansi juice which was good cuz it's the real deal and not just Kerns. I ordered the Tocilog and my hubby got the Sisilog (Sisig-silog) and we also ordered the Crispy Kare Kare. The Tocilog and Sisilog were good but not out of the ordinary. They were $11.95 each but the servings were huge! There was definitely a lot of meat on our plates! My hubby's egg wasn't over-easy tho so he was kinda bummed about it but it was still good. The Sisig didn't really taste like sisig but it was still flavorful. Now let me talk about the star of our meal. The Crispy Kare Kare was BOMB and a MUST HAVE!! Instead of using oxtail, they had lechon kawali on top which was super crisp. They even asked us if we wanted more peanut sauce! Whoever thought of this was a genius! Just gotta go hit the gym now.. Overall awesome meal and really great service! They were around when we wanted them to be around and were prompt with requests. Will definitely be back here! read more

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The crispy pata we ordered was very chewy, which could be that it was probably undercooked. Ive had crispy pata at other places and would not recommend this one here read more

TLDR Cosy place with comfort food that perfectly pairs with alcohol! Service: 1/1 Very attentive waiters even though we had such a big group! Location: 1/1 Small parking lot noted. The location is also smallish so probably better for a smaller group below 10. Place was clean and they provide a lot of different sauces. Food: 2/3 Super comfort food; do expect hearty, fatty, savory meat with garlicky rice and an egg. Order with alcohol and you won't be disappointed. Appetizers weren't very memorable - i would stay away from fries and stick to the lumpia if you must choose an appetizer. read more

Best Filipino food in the South Bay! You'll enjoy everything on your place. As an asian, I'm not a huge fan of rice (I know, it's taboo--judge away), but their rice is delicious! Best part is that the owners and the people who work there are just great people. You can't beat that. read more

I found this place on doordash and it is now on our general rotation for dinner. I cannot speak to the service or restaurant as we've always had it delivered, but all the food we've had has been great. Love the sisilog! Great, well seasoned pork with garlic rice and an over-easy egg on top. Awesome. Pork belly lovers get the lechon kawali to share - with there generous portions 1 order is a lot of pork belly for one person. read more

We grab take out from here at least two times a week and its great! The area we live in does not have many Filipino food choices so when this little place popped up we were thrilled! Our go to is Sisig-log and Tocino-log. The lechon, bangus and the longanisa are all fantastic. The food is never salty and just right. The garlic rice is perfectly cooked. The calamansi mimosas are great even with soju. Try them out. read more

Tapsilog Bistro - Tocino and sigsig - Filipino Near Me - Campbell, California

Ok, before I make a fool out of myself, I would just like to clarify that I'm not a Filipino food expert. I was here with a Filipino friend here for dinner last Thursday night and he ordered the food for me. When my friend asked if there is any good vegetable dishes, the waiter jokingly laughed, so that's a no. My favorite is the Sisilog, lumpia and fried fish. The fried pork belly is too fating for me. They have a good beer selection. I would also recommend revamping the menu, because 1) there are no pics 2) the fonts are small 3) what's up with the color code? I felt motion sickness after reading through the menu. Overall, great place to get some Filipino food, although get your workout in before hand. read more

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I was so excited to try this Filipino joint. My boyfriend and I were so hungry so we ordered 2 of their silogs and sinigang! Wow. I never knew a restaurant can mess up a breakfast dish. The garlic rice was swimming in oil and was very wet! Panis in Tagalog ( spoiled rice ). The sinigang was basically just water! If you want to eat water with okra then you'll love it. We payed about $60. I'm So disappointed and will never come back here again. 0 out of 5. read more

Tapsilog Bistro - Filipino Near Me - Campbell, California

tldr review: - friendly service from owner and staff - everything made in house and fresh to order - party platters (got the lumpia and pancit) and frozen to-go food available - get the longaniza burrito w/ garlic rice (comes with lumpia too) read more

It's like one of my Filipino uncles decided to open a restaurant. It literally felt like I walked into a family party. Super busy, lots of food in ridiculous sizes, and bottomless alcoholic beverages. The "Best of Uncle Boy's Karaoke Vol. 4: KOIT Classics" playing as background noise sealed the deal for me. I tried spam-silog my first time here and corn beef silog my second time here. Both served generous portion sizes and tasted great. They also cooked the egg just right. (So many tapsilogs are ruined by a badly cooked egg.) Meals are served on banana leaves, which add this fragrance and tiny bit of tropical flavor you can't get on plain ceramic plates. Minus one star for air circulation. It's a little warm with all the people in tight spaces. Not uncomfortable, but I could see why some people don't like it. Pro tip: Come early (like right after doors open) if you want a seat during Sunday brunch. You know how families roll 20 deep after church and expect seating with no reservations. That's just how we do things. read more

Tapsilog Bistro - Spamsilog - Filipino Near Me - Campbell, California

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Awesome food, great look, and really friendly owner! Came across this place a few months ago after a friend recommended it to me and have taken several small groups of friends here since. This was my first real experience with Pilipino food, but I'm hooked! Great dishes that I've been told are prepared like the 'comfort food' they appear and taste like. Not to be outdone by the great kitchen creations are the drinks..... The Sangria here is a must have.. just prepare in advance for transportation. Best Dish: To many.... Best Appetizer : Either suckling pig or loaded house fries Best Drink: Hmm.. great beer selection.. but can't go wrong with the Sangria too read more

Tapsilog Bistro - Filipino Near Me - Campbell, California

- food was awesome - tasted great, made to order, fresh, good portions. - restaurant was clean, sort of small inside. - customer service - workers were friendly.. - prices are reasonable. Pros - the Filipino food is really good here, and the workers check on you often. Cons: restaurant feels cramped, could get packed quickly I would imagine. Tips: get the sizzling Sisig and try the mimosas drink - good stuff! read more

Tapsilog Bistro - Sizzling Sisig - Filipino Near Me - Campbell, California

Came here for brunch. Good service and great affordable food. I love the fact that they have 6 different sauces on the tables. I think he was the owner, he came out and recommended that we should dip the steak in the vinegar b/c that is thw Filippino style of eating it. read more

Tapsilog Bistro - Bisteaksilog - Filipino Near Me - Campbell, California

Was looking for something different to eat this wknd and suddenly was in the mood for Filipino food. Found this place on yelp and reviews were good so I wanted to try. I ended up getting pork adobo w garlic rice and 2 eggs. I asked for medium but eggs were over done. Some of the Pork was dry to where I almost choked. I also ordered the michelada and it was good. Boyfriend ordered the Sunday special, I managed to sneak a bite and it was good. I'd definitely come back but would order something else. Friendly place and they checked to see how we were doing throughout the time. read more

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Meat lovers rejoice! If you want to understand why I am rating them 5 stars then you should pair the garlic rice with: Crispy Pata! Crispy Pata Silog! Or BBQ SKEWERS (chicken or pork) We usually order The ALFONSO but with a substitution or two. Don't forget to wash it down with Calamansi juice or a Calamansi Mimosa read more

Tapsilog Bistro - Excellent Calamansi mimosa! - Filipino Near Me - Campbell, California

I really like this place, I've only tried it once but I'll surely be back for more. The food is great and so were our alcoholic drinks. The only 2 suggestions I have are to make sure the table sauces are fresh and stocked up (our table had a couple sauces that seemed pretty old), and the other thing is to please reformat the menu because it is so hard to read and understand. Regardless the restaurant is 5 stars to me because the food, service and ambiance were great. Thank you! read more

Favorite Filipino spot in the Bay Area! Any time we have family visiting we have to bring them out. The Silogs are all good, and I can't turn down the Sisig! If you like Filipino food you should definitely check it out! read more

They're exactly what they say they are: Filipino comfort food, simplified... Cooked by a bunch of titos in the back! I came here 2x in a row, this past week. My co-workers loved it so much they wanted to come back the following day! I've tried the following dishes and was happy with all of them: - spam and eggs - tortang talong - lechon Kawali - fried chicken - tocino - oh and can't forget their bomb garlic rice!! It's so funny going to Filipino restaurants with non- Filipino people. There were so many condiments on the table so I had to explain which sauces went with which foods: fish sauce, Jufran banana ketchup, vinegar, soy sauce, sriracha, and "all purpose sauce". My co-worker had never seen "all purpose sauce" so he was a bit skeptical when I told him to put some on his lechon Kawali. He was so impressed that he took a photo of it! I love that the menu specifies what's gluten free!!! Yessssssss!!! I wish I could eat here more, but I don't think my body will like me very much. But it's ohhhhh sooooo good!! I came here because my friend was having a bad day and he wanted "comfort food" ... So I suggested Filipino. Now I think he's addicted... I've created a monster. He is wondering how we make Filipino garlic fried rice. He thinks it's 100x better than Chinese fried rice. I think I have to agree with him! They've never had tocino until ordered it. They were a bit skeptical because it was red but after trying it they thought it was way better than American bacon! The pork belly was a hit too! But how can you go wrong with pork belly? I love tortang talong. Their version has beef in it and it's pretty thick compared to what my mom makes. I'm used to the vegetarian version. Their version is hearty and filling. Overall, it usually comes out to about $13 per person. This includes the tip. Not too bad! read more

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Tapsilog Bistro is one of my favorite places to bring friends who have not eaten Filipino food before. The most approachable items for the uninitiated are silog (rice and egg) plates with a protein of your choice (pork or chicken adobo, fried chicken, beef, Filipino bacon, Filipino sausage, crispy pork belly, steak, fish, spam, pork chops, etc.). Included on the silog plate is a side of cucumber salad. They also make super flavorful Filipino soups and stews. Other traditional items like lumpia, pancit and the popular dessert Halo halo are on the menu. The proteins are also available family style. To quench your thirst there is an excellent selection of beer on tap and in bottles. Service is fast and friendly. The food portions are generous and reasonably priced. They also own a store next door where you can buy Filipino foodstuffs and ice cream. They are located in a small older strip mall on Hamilton Ave near San Tomas Expressway and their location is easy to miss on your first visit. It will be worth your trouble to find them. read more

I would give this place 3 1/2 stars. I came here with my cousin and boyfriend the other day. They offer a nice casual dining space with large wooden tables and chairs around the restaurant and some cocktail tables/high chairs along the wall by the door. I had placed my phone at the corner end of the table and when I picked it up it was wet from a water cup puddle from the previous eaters probably. D: We ordered pork lumpias to share and the guys got the lechon kawali while I ordered the tocilog. The entrees came with garlic rice with over easy eggs on top. My egg was over easy medium/hard and wasn't really runny or yolky as the boys' eggs. :( The lechon was nice, crispy, and quite fatty, but what do you expect from pork belly? Our server recommended to eat that with the all purpose sauce that was on the table. My tocilog over all was good, it came out to the table warm, but not hot. I'm kind of expecting hot when the menu states that things are made to order. My cousin was also quite thirsty from drinking the other day and our waters weren't topped when they were empty. He ended up drinking my cup of water too. My favorite would definitely be the lumpias though! Came out freshly fried and piping hot inside~ Overall I felt like the experience, food, and service was okay. The boys definitely enjoyed themselves. read more

Tapsilog Bistro - Tocilog and lechon - Filipino Near Me - Campbell, California

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Orders takeout for the first time the other day. My longasina burrito was ready in 10 minutes for pickup. Definitely tasty and will be trying their other burritos soon! I opted for rice instead of fries in the burrito, but I'm guessing the fries instead would be even better so another reason I'll be back! read more

Cozy place, where you feel welcome, and delicious food for a great price!! See you soon!!! read more

Great food and drinks! My friends and I came for brunch and so we all ordered off the breakfast menu. I had the tapsilog and I got a good portion of meat. My friends got the tocilog, which is good if you like sweet meats, and an adobosilog with chicken (large portion of meat). All of these were $12, which I think is a bit on the expensive side, but it was good food! My friends got mimosas and they thought it was really good! They put strawberry at the bottom of the glass and let you mix the champagne and orange juice yourself. They got a pitcher of mimosas, which came with a bottle of champagne and a pitcher of orange juice, for $21. The owner and the waitress were really friendly! Overall a good experience. read more

Tapsilog Bistro - Mimosa - Filipino Near Me - Campbell, California

Holy moly! This was amazing! It was like a hole in the wall type of restaurant. I brought my boyfriend here so he could try some Filipino food. And, oh man the ambience of the place was great and the food was OoOoh soo good! :) read more

For the pilipino munchies... come here! This joint will satisfy your cravings for some salivating eats!!! Fried pork, chicken, fish, garlic rice, throw a fried egg on top ... and beers !! I'm a sisig guy myself so sisilog is my go to... bomb diggity!! And of course there's the halo halo for dessert...they do it right here! Tropic decor makes it a lil visit to the Philippines...less the humidity... read more

Wonderful service and authentic food! I ordered the tapsilog and halo halo for dessert. Portions were generous for both! The vibe of the restaurant was very relaxed. I came at a non-busy hour and they were quick to serve us. Will definitely be back. read more

We have mainly ordered to-go silogs and they have been really good. I also picked up frozen lumpia to cook at home and they are delightful.

This place gets 3 stars from me for two reasons and I write on what I observe and how I call it. I am not biased even though there are many people that I know that raves about this place. So I call it like it is. Tapsilog Bistro really don't cater to small kids/toddler even by requests. I asked if we can get a small bowl of pancit for my 4 year old seeing that there isn't an appropriate appetizer selection or kid appropriate menu but willingly to pay a decent price for the small trouble. Our waiter informed us that we order the a Ala Carte Pancit which feeds 4 people or more. Now the Ala Carte Pancit is much more expensive than ordering any Breakfast Silog, Burrito or Appetizer on the menu. And I am not just saying that. After 4 years you would think by now they would have something kid friendly. Hey you can share all the food you like with your kids and Pamilya (Family) and be total filipino, I get it. But come on even other restaurants can have a small kids menu and I am not talking about the large "Bistro" restaurants. Second reason for 3 stars, the Outdoor seating is something of a concern. They have two long benches on the walkway and this same walkway connects to all the other business establishments. These benches are up against the restaurant wall which is joined by either a good size table or 3 small round tables that are butted up against each other and married up by individual chairs on either side of the main entrance doors. Mind you that just behind these outdoor chairs is less than two feet where customers are parked. Oh and one side there is a Propane Outdoor heater. Pregnant Women MUST BE CAREFUL as walking there from either side of the walkway or getting in between the cars of this "Outdoor Dining" area can be of a challenge and an unforgiving accident waiting to happen. Think about it, anyone getting there can potentially get hurt as people have to step down the walkway, avoid the parking curb stopper from tripping on them and not mention not damage or fall on the cars parked in the area just to get to the main entrance of the restaurant. The Service and Food is great here don't get me wrong. However based on it's size and it's increasing popularity since 2011. This place is getting a bit more crowded and at times can lose potential customers who spend time driving around the plaza looking for a parking space or spent some time waiting around in a parking lot in hopes that patrons of Tapsilog Bistro will leave when they are done eating. But if you know Filipino's, when they are done eating they just don't leave right away. They hang around like it's their house! If you don't want to wait around. Place a call to them for take out, order your food, double park your car (hopefully they didn't lag on your order), pay for your food and head on out!! I think it's quicker that way at least you know the average time when your food is about ready. Don't let this review deter you from this restaurant. Take a gamble, drop by, enjoy the ambiance, dine in and taste the food of the Filipinos! read more

A little guilty.. I've been here twice back to back in less than two weeks. Hahaha. The customer service here is great and the decoration here totally reminds me of how Philippines would look. Their adobo tasted different from how my parents make adobo, but I think every Filipino has their own way of making it. And besides, chicken adobo in a burrito.. along with an egg.. is pure genius! Their vinegary side salad paired up with the adobe rice dish is deliciously paired. I also seem to have enjoyed their friend chicken as well! :) read more