Literally obsessed with this establishment and the amazing hardworking family that's been running it through thick and thin these last few years (how many has it been now?) Absolute BEST poke IN TOWN-hands down! read more

Amazing, amazing poke at a reasonable price with very friendly service. I was blown away by how kind the people working were. For example, my friend ordered a pork bowl and I had poke, and the man working gave me a sample of the pork so I could try it. And it was to DIE FOR. Incredibly tender, flavorful meat. I half joked that I was going to come back the next day for the pork bowl (we'll see tomorrow how joking I was). The poke was great and a nice portion with good toppings. The fish was incredibly fresh. Even the rice was cooked very well. We also ordered the halo-halo dessert which was sooo refreshing and delicious although it was half melted by the time we got it home (not their fault obviously). If I had one suggestion or point of feedback it would be that the ordering system is a little confusing because you order the poke on a slip of paper but order the Filipino bowls by asking. Not a huge issue but could be streamlined. Overall amazing! Will be back. read more

Barkada Bowl - Poke - Filipino Near Me - Cape Canaveral, Florida

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Definitely not a five star with the service and the food. Been following them on their IG and it looked pretty appealing. There were two girls and one guy(he was supposedly working). The first girl was the most helpful. I ordered chicken afritada, a poke bowl, & and then at the end the halo halo. What made this place really weird was the guy. This place is small enough and he is just standing watching tv and doesn't acknowledge anyone. It's like he was standing behind us and it felt really awkward and uncomfortable. Or it was like he was a fricken ghost. Felt like we totally walked in to some stranger's house and were just eating. The chicken afritada was ok. chicken came off the bone, but The flavor was not all there. In addition, same thing for my poke bowl. Totally bland with the barkada sauce(tasted like salty water), and asked for teriyaki and spicy Mayo. It was just boring really, and very tiny portion of proteins. The chicken also was mostly rice. I had a halo halo. I like the Ube ice cream on top but very few of the chewy add ins really and mostly ice. I should have not wasted my money on it. This whole over all experience really sucked and it was just too overpriced for the quality. read more

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Food is solid. Nice portion. Service was prompt. Small, cozy place w a welcoming friendly vibe thanks to the owners and family. Wholesome Filipino feel and experience read more

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This place is a diamond in the rough. When you find it you may think you are in the wrong place but don't be fooled. This place has fresh ingredients and they make their own sauces!! House made condiments are a GO in my opinion!! I got the Ahi Bowl and it was superb. My companion got the Adobo pork Filipino bowl. It too was top notch especially considering he is Filipino. Please don't walk RUN to this place for lunch!! read more

We were just visiting town and wanted to grab a quick bite. We are glad we could find this place. The staff and the chef were amazing friendly people. The food speaks for his passion. I ordered few dishes and sampled a few, damn every thing was amazing. We got the 1. Poke Bowl (5/5), just go with their recommendation. Its colorful, fresh and healthy. The portion was huge too. 2. Bao buns (5/5) super tender meat in a soft Boa, the spice, sweet combo was excellent. 3. The Bourbon Chicken (4/5) The chicken was cooked great but I craved for more sauce. 4. Pork Adobo (5/5) sample - The meat was super tender and ton of flavor. 5. Flan (5/5) Luckily I got the last one it was amazing. Overall a great local place and would highly recommend to go here if you are in town. read more

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My partner and I stopped here for lunch while in town. I ordered a Poke bowl with tuna and salmon as the proteins with half brown and half white rice. For the toppings I ordered pickled ginger, carrots, fried garlic, fried onions, and cucumbers. My partner ordered the adobo chicken bowl. Both bowls had giant portions of rice and not that much protein or toppings. There was hardly any salmon and tuna in my poke bowl and the fried onions were forgotten. My partner's bowl was chicken and a hard boiled egg with three cucumbers. There should have been more toppings or sauce that came with the bowl. The chicken tasted very good and was flavorful. Overall, we were not impressed with the poke bowls especially for the price we paid for both bowls. We will not be going back. read more

Best poke I've ever eaten! The bao's were so delicious too! No skimping on the pork belly! Very friendly owners, clean and nice! Small inside so don't bring more than 8-10! I live in ATL and our local poke place isn't nearly this good! read more

Barkada Bowl - Pork belly bao's! Large portions! - Filipino Near Me - Cape Canaveral, Florida

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We ordered everything they have available on the menu: char sui bao, tocino bao, pork adobo bowl, holi holi chicken, beef shanghai and halo halo for dessert. Everything was great and the meat were all marinated well and very tender! I love the addition of the egg in the baos and the bowls. Each serving can be split between 2 people. Service was excellent and we didn't wait too long for our food! The restaurant's small but have few tables and it's very clean and not loud. We ate our food so fast because they were all so good! The owner, Dexter's very friendly and gave us the background of the restaurant. Definitely a place to come for some Filipino and Asian fusion meals! read more

Finally got to try this place out and I am so glad I did! The front is very unassuming in a small building plaza. There are a few tables lined against the wall with the ordering/cooking station making up the rest of the space. Sometimes I want to eat chicken adobo without making it myself and this hit the spot. I ordered the adobo, veggie dumplings with chili oil, and the lumpia. The girl behind the counter was SO nice and helpful. She showed me different menu items (even though I knew what I wanted coming in thanks to their daily Instagram story!) and let me know they take requests if contacted a week prior. The adobo came with 3 drumsticks and plenty of rice with marinated cucumber and a boiled egg. Absolutely delicious! The dumplings were good with a surprising amount of heat. I like my lumpia with a bit more veggie and these were majority meat, but still very yummy. I will be coming back the next time I'm in the area! read more

Barkada Bowl - Ate most of the adobo before remembering to take a photo! - Filipino Near Me - Cape Canaveral, Florida

Interested in something different and close to home. I feel we got lucky when we found Barkada Bowl. We ordered 2 Pork Asado bowls and 2 flans. Mouthwatering delicious. We can't wait to try another dish. read more

Barkada Bowl - Filipino Near Me - Cape Canaveral, Florida

Delicious and fresh food, top notch service, clean and cute environment. If you haven't been here, you should definitely come ! This place just opened not long ago and it's a hidden gem. Definitely the place for poke in cocoa area. Most people come to the beach and eat heavy, fried, and unhealthy food. But this is the perfect option for someone like me who wants a lighter and healthier seafood option. The poke bowls with everything in it is so colorful and well presented. The fish is fresh. Flavors are just right. There are just enough sauce options for everyone. It comes with seaweed salad too ! If you're not into poke, then try the Filipino bowl. I actually liked the brisket more than Adobo. Just because it was more tender and juicy. In terms of flavor, both were just as good. Their pickled cucumber on this bowl is to die for. And I loved that it came with plain boiled eggs. The owners were so friendly, they had great suggestions on things to do nearby. It's always nice to be able to have a good conversation with the people who run the place. You can tell they're passionate about their food and the people they serve. The only down side here is there's limited seating areas in the store. I think there's about 10 seats total. So if you have a big group just make sure you take that into consideration. As a side note, the restroom was absolutely clean! This is always something I look for. I'm sure someone appreciates clean restrooms. I'll be back everytime I come to cocoa beach ! read more

Barkada Bowl - Filipino Near Me - Cape Canaveral, Florida

Filipino and Poke?! Sign.Me.Up! What did I get Well, I had to try everything. Got the Poke bowl and also a Filipino Bowl. The Poke Bowl came with 3 scoops! Steal! Got the double salmon and one scoop of Tuna. To make things easy, I topped it with everything. It came out so pretty and colorful! The Filipino Bowl is where it is at! I always love me some adobo! I loved that bowl, it came with an egg. YUMMMM. I love the uniqueness of the Filipino and Poke Mix! Environment This is in a small strip mall about 10-15 mins away from cocoa beach. Very tiny shop with about 3 tables and there is also a bar. I love these small businesses! Niceness of the Staff The staff was super super nice! There was 4 of us and we shared 2 bowls! They were so nice to even let us try the Bistek WHICH WAS DELICIOUS! Dollar Very affordable! The poke bowl with 3 scoops and also the Filipino Bowl, I think it was about 10-12$ per. Yes? YES for both poke and filipino bowl! It is hard to find Filipino food so I can see that I will be getting the Filipino Bowl all the time! #WendyWanders read more

We have been really into Poke bowls lately so when we saw this highly rated spot near the beach we love visiting we knew we had to give it a shot. It was super fresh and reasonably priced. The owner was super friendly and answered any questions we had. It just made the experience that much better listening to his story on how he created the place. We will be returning! read more

Drove all the way to cocoa beach with some friends to eat here at Barkada bowl. My friend Mark brought us here. It was worth the drive even though I didn't drive. We arrived close to 8p. When they were close to closing up shop but they were amazing about it and accommodated 5 of us. I ordered a pork adobo rice bowl. My friend ordered a poke bowl. I loved my pork adobo. The pork was perfect, not overcooked and the rice was nice and juicy with all the adobo sauce. Delicious. Ordered a halo halo afterwards. Cannot go wrong with that. Enjoyed my meal very much. Nikki was also awesome! Barkada bowl is a must try when stopping by Cocoa beach! read more

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We are from Hawaii and visited Orlando for a couple days. On our way to Jacksonville, we cruised through Cape Canaveral . We stopped at Barkada Bowl. All I can say is everything is tasty and the customer service is Ohana based. The staff are very experienced and truly believes in providing exceptIonal service. Anytime they deal with food, we noticed them with gloves and washing hands constantly. We got a little bit of everything. Adobo, Poke bowl, Sinigang, Dinuguan, HaloHalo, and a sample of pancit from his catering order! Damn so good! Catering is definitely recommended! Dexter, continue teaching the young ladies about customer service and continue your love for food! You are doing a phenomenal job sir! Love and Aloha! read more

Barkada Bowl - Filipino Near Me - Cape Canaveral, Florida

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Friendly family owned cafeteria style biz with limited seating in a small shopping center. My adobo was $15 a bit pricy, but worth it. The gravy was tasty mixed with rice with tender well seasoned meat, boiled egg, & yummy pickled cucumber. I'd love to try a diff dish next time I'm in town. read more

Barkada Bowl - Adobo Bowl - Filipino Near Me - Cape Canaveral, Florida

DO YOURSELF A FLAVOR FAVOR AND GO HERE!! This little gem is a diamond in the touristy rough for anyone who wants something a bit different and incredibly tasty. The Pork Adobo was literally the best I've ever had. The combo of ingredients and the stand alone flavor of the pork had me melting at the table. The Shanghai Lumpia (little fried rolls w/a Thai Chili style sauce to dunk) was sooo good, came out super hot and oh so flavorful. Even the Thai Chili was more complex than your typical. The Steamed Bao bun 3 pack were a 10/10 in every way. The sweet/spicy/savory flavor the ingredients create was really something special. Lastly, the owner was working today. He prepared everything with a great attitude and an expertise in the creation of these dishes. The reviews don't lie, he really knows what he's doing people. I wish this spot was in my city! read more

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After a long day of biking around Cape Canaveral, my boyfriend and I visited this place. I was really craving Bao Buns and this was the closest spot. We got a poke bowl and they let us try this rice noodle mixed with pork, corn, and other veggies. Needless to say all the food AMAZING. And the customer service was awesome too, very nice sociable people. I can see why they have all 5 star ratings. If you're craving poké bowls or filipino food this is the spot to go! read more

Barkada Bowl - Pork Bao Buns - Filipino Near Me - Cape Canaveral, Florida

So delighted we found this gem! The owners were so kind and welcoming to us.. detailing the menu offerings.. and answering any and all questions we had! We chose to do the custom poke bowls. I had the combo of all three and my friend had the salmon poke bowl. We were overwhelmed with how delicious it was, and honestly said oh my word, and yum, mmmm repeatedly during the inhalation of said poke bowls! Our only disappointment was we didn't find this place sooner! read more

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I'm a Filipino and they honestly make the best adobo I have ever had! Now don't tell my mom.. but it's actually better then hers! It's tender,tangy and tasty! They specialize in Poke bowls that has fresh seafood and high quality ingredients. I definitely recommend this quaint, family owned business! read more

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#baobuns , #pokebowls and authentic #filipinofood OH MY!!! If I had to use one work to describe our meal @barkada.bowl it would definitely be FLAVOR! You can tell each dish is created with love! The #porkadobo bowl was next level amazing and if you can stand the heat then I would highly recommend requesting a side of the homemade mt. pinatubo habanero sauce! I honestly think the owner should bottle and sell it it's that good! My poke bowl was fresh and authentic and the fried garlic and house made soy sauce add in was . #baobuns aren't usually my thing but they have officially won me over! The owner and the girls behind the counter were beyond kind and as I said befor the food was one of a kind! Make sure you support this local business and let them know spacecoastbeacheats sent ya! . #yum #spacecoastfoodie #foodie #foodporn #foodphotography #foodstagram #spacecoastliving #supportsmallbusiness read more

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Absolutely delicious! Don't sleep on the Boa Buns, they are life giving! It's clean and the people are super friendly! Would recommend to anyone! read more

Super friendly, after being in the Philippines and eating true local food this was just as good and I could easily relate it to the home of the Philippines. Do the bowl the first time. read more

My wife and I finally had the chance to try the food here and everything we ordered was very delicious! The poke bowl was fresh. The pork adobo was delicious and not as fatty as the adobo I'm accustomed to, which is great for my cholesterol. The pork belly bun I can eat all day. I love the sauce Dexter puts on the bun. Overall, just great tasting food. The place is clean and The atmosphere is friendly. The people who were eating were happy and enjoying their meal. I highly recommend Barkada Bowl for anyone who is craving for fresh food at a very reasonable price. Taste=5 Customer service = 5 Overall experience = 5 Total=15 /3 = 5 stars read more

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I was visiting Cocoa Beach on a day trip from Orlando, and was looking for a good poke bowl place. Imagine my surprise when I found this poke bowl place AND it had Filipino food! First thing I noticed was the vibe - it's a pretty small place, but it was definitely reppin' the Filipino heritage, so it felt warm and welcoming. Big old Filipino flag, as well as some other cool merch for sale like some tee shirts. I was definitely feeling at home. I ordered a poke bowl with salmon and tuna. Fish was fresh and portions are generous. I also got an order of the bao with tocino and pork belly, which was also tasty. Had to finish it off with a halo halo (filipino desert with shaved ice, condensed milk, ube ice cream and various sweet bean and gel). So refreshing in the Florida heat, and it made me think of how my Dad used to make it. Dexter (the owner) came out as well, and we talked for a while. Offered me a sample of the diniguan (pork stew); it was flavorful and filling. We talked for a bit about our shared timing living in San Francisco... Felt good to support a Filipino small business, and the food was on point. Great flavor + warm and welcoming ownership - I'll be back! read more

I was craving for halo halo on a sightseeing drive to Cape Canaveral & found this place on Yelp. Halo halo was not loaded with the usual ingredients but it satisfied my cravings. Also ordered pork belly bao. It's very delicious & did not disappoint. I wish the bao was warmed up a bit. Love the interaction with the owner/staff. I would definitely come back on my next visit from WA. Thanks, guys! read more

This place is great! I was in and out super fast (takeout). the fish is of high quality and the staff is friendly. A great alternative to the fast food/bars in the area. read more

We have wanted to try Barkada Bowls since they opened over the summer. I am so glad we went today and we will definitely go back. Filipino food is hard to find in Brevard County. I travel across the country for work and enjoy the Filipino selections in California. Barkada offers authentic Filipino cuisine with a little gourmet twist. The Bao Buns with Longanisa (Filipino Sausage) were AMAZING! My daughter and sister enjoyed the Pork Adobo Bowl, and I had the Barkada Poke Bowl. We shared the Halo Halo for dessert. The owner and staff were very friendly and inviting. Definitely will be back! read more

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Barkada Bowl - Cape Canaveral - 4.5 Stars By a show of hands, how many of you have had Filipino food before? Anyone, anyone? Yeah, me either, but you can now try it at Barkada Bowl in Cape Canaveral. Tucked away in a teeny tiny spot lays one of the most original experiences you can have in Brevard County. Trying new cuisine can be intimidating, especially if the owner or employees do not speak English. As I walked in I noticed an older Asian lady and a younger Asian gentleman. Immediately I thought "crud, now what am I going to do?" The young man made eye contact and in the most mellifluous voice said, "Welcome to Barkada Bowl. My name is Dexter. Do you have any questions about what we are serving?" At this point, I felt like a total dope as Dexter spoke perfect English and obviously was raised in the States. I laughed at my stupidity and began inquiring about the items they serve. Dexter took a moment and explained all of the fresh, delectable items they serve. I set my sights on the Filipino Bowl with pork belly and received a bowl filled with sticky rice, cooked impeccably, which absorbs the flavors of the pork belly delicately. What adds a real exciting sneak attack is the adobo seasoning. It blends just the right kick with a mellow finish one comes to expect from adobo. The veggies are crisp and fresh, and the bowl is finished with the appropriate hard-boiled egg cooked flawlessly. I have not done any research into the authenticity of Filipino cuisine. What I can tell you is the food here is great, regardless of its etiology. The service is admirable and the owner is a stand-up guy. The Big Boy says, don't be afraid to step out of the box and try some original, fresh, and exciting food at Barkada Bowl. read more

Barkada Bowl - Filipino Near Me - Cape Canaveral, Florida

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My new favorite Cape Canaveral restaurant. HOMEMADE GOODNESS. Low-key (I had to look for it!), eat-in or take out, and fresh fresh fresh. I love poke and Filipino cooking so it was mind-blowing when I found a small affordable spot like this just around the corner from me. Now, count me as a regular. Great job, Barkada Bowl. A+ read more

Barkada Bowl - Filipino Near Me - Cape Canaveral, Florida

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This place is amazing! Go... get the bao buns, the pork adobo, and poke bowls! Halo halo was delish too! Will be back to try more dishes soon and tell friends about it too!!! We are official regulars now. read more

There food is so good! We usually get the Barkada bowl, it coming with everything, and there halo halo is really good. read more

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Barkada Bowl is fantastic restaurant. Service is first class above and beyond. Food is so fresh and excellent and wonderful flavors. Price is great affordable for everyone . Very clean and small restaurant well above 5 stars. read more

Wonderful Poke bowls and Lumpia!!! Here on a business trip and fishing trip!! Quick nutritious lunch!! read more

We got the poke bowls before our cruise boarding time. The food came out fast and the poke was delicious and super fresh. Highly recommend stopping g if you are waiting on a ship and want something amazing. read more

Love this place. I've been coming here for a few years now. The food and service have always been great. My go-to is the poke bowl with ahi tuna and the Barkada sauce. The owner is always there and always remembers me when I come in. Highly recommended this place!! read more

Found this place by accident while driving to Cocoa Beach. Family owned it appeared and everyone was super friendly! Everything was so fresh! I ordered the shrimp poke bowl with spring mix and my husband had the salmon poke also with spring mix (we are carb conscious) so fresh and clean tasting! So so so so good! Highly recommend!! read more

Barkada Bowl - Filipino Near Me - Cape Canaveral, Florida

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I have been on a journey for finding a poke place that will compare with what i had in CA, this place compares! Fresh fish and the sauce is amazing! Small and clean place to dine. My husband had the filipino bowl with dinuguan with egg and picked cucumbers and he loved it. Their filipino bown varies everyday, but they always have the staple ADOBO. Will definitely come back and the drive was worth it. read more

Barkada Bowl - Salmon pokè and dinuguan with rice. - Filipino Near Me - Cape Canaveral, Florida

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Tuna poke bowl with spicy mayo and barkada sauce was fresh, 8/10. The mango was a nice touch. The bao was soft, fluffy and light. The pork filling was too fatty for my taste and underseasoned. Once I added some barkada sauce and habanero sauce, it tasted better, 7/10. Service was a 10/10 with great adherence to COVID-19 safety guidelines. read more