Pork: 7/10 it was a little fatty & oily. more on the saltier side. would be better if it was a little crispier. Fish: 8.5/10 it was crispy & crunchy. on the saltier side. would be better if they added more vegetables on the side rather than two pieces of tomato and cucumber. Overall, customer service was great & really nice ambiance inside. limited drink selections. read more

Bilao - Bangus Silog & pork silog. - Filipino Near Me - Sacramento, California

This place is for sure a 10/10‼ The staff showed incredible and outstanding customer service. Food gave me a lot of nostalgia and I would definitely continue to come back read more

Lechon tacos are amazing... Delicious silog dishes as well. Staff is nice and attentive. Shout out to the kitchen! Looking inside it is really cozy with Filipino decor on the walls. read more

An Absolute Must-Try for Authentic Comfort Food Bilao is exactly why I prioritize independent local spots over major corporate chains--it is the absolute best place to visit for an incredible, satisfying meal. I've been coming here regularly since they opened a couple of months ago, and the kitchen never, ever disappoints. The true star of the menu is their exceptionally fresh lechon. You get generous cuts of pork featuring perfectly blistered, crispy skin and incredibly tender meat. It comes served over an absolute mountain of garlic fried rice that is generously topped with fresh scallions and crispy garlic bits, and crowned with a flawless sunny-side-up egg. They also tuck fresh cucumber and tomato slices on the side, which perfectly balances out the richness of the pork.  My frequent visits have given me the chance to eat my way through the menu, and they absolutely nail their other dishes too. The lechon kawali features beautifully thick, crispy cuts of pork belly served in a generous bowl over savory fried rice, finished with fresh green onions and fried garlic. Their traditional pork sisig is another major standout, arriving hot on a sizzling cast-iron skillet with a cracked egg, jalapeño slices, a creamy sauce drizzle, and a side bowl of garlic rice. If you want a fun twist, their taco sisig loads that savory pork onto tortillas, topped brightly with fresh diced tomatoes, onions, and scallions. Finally, you cannot skip the ube pancake; it is a massive, sharable pancake completely drenched in a rich purple ube sauce and topped with fresh strawberries, blueberries, shredded coconut, and a side of whipped cream.  Beyond the amazing flavor, the value is completely unbeatable. The portion sizes are absolutely massive--one single order is easily enough food to comfortably satisfy two people. The ambiance is wonderful, perfectly capturing the nostalgic feel of classic eateries in the Philippines. To top it all off, everyone working there--from the front staff to the cooks in the kitchen--is super friendly and welcoming, making you feel right at home the moment you walk in. The menu goes beyond just traditional authenticity, too; one of the cooks personally suggested I try their lechon burrito with a special aioli sauce inside, and I will definitely be giving that a try on my next visit. The food is undeniably where it's at, and the warm service paired with consistent quality will keep me coming back. Highly recommended! read more

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We met up with friends at Bilao. We were four adults and two toddlers. The staff was fine with us pushing two tables together. We ordered the Kawali Lechon, braised pork that's then deep fried. We also got the Lamb Tocino Silog, tender lamb in a sweet pineapple marinade with garlic rice, a vegetable spring roll, tomato and cucumber. The lamb was my favorite. The Skewer Chicken came with garlic rice, tomato and cucumber. We shared the Ube Pancakes too. To drink, we had coffee and Coke in glass bottles. Everything was spectacular. A great spot to share a meal with friends and little ones. We'll be back. read more

The food was very good! I'm surprised I liked it so much since Filipino restaurants are never as good as my family's cooking! Ask any Filipino...their mom, Lola, or tita make the best (fill in the blank with any Filipino dish)! With that being said, someone's mom, Lola, or tita has to be in the Bilao kitchen cooking up some delicious Cebu lechon (crispy pork belly), silogs, pancit, and sisig. It's actually the "Baboy Boys" brick and mortar, so if you've seen the lines for their food truck, you know it's good! So since the "Boys"are behind Bilao, let me give Tito, Kuya, and Tatay their flowers! Bilao is a mix of traditional and fusion with elevated presentation. Portions are perfect for sharing, prices are reasonable, and service is pleasant. Order at the counter and find a seat. The place is small, cozy, and clean. There is a self-serve water station and the staff were good about clearing our table when needed. I skipped the lumpia because I was going to have some from another spot in the Bay later, but I tried a sisig taco ($3 street tacos on Tuesday), lechon silog (crispy pork belly chunks served with a sunnyside up egg, and garlic rice), and the "mango bango" (mango sago dessert). The sisig itself was crispy and had the right amount of tang, but It was very watery (from pico de gallo?) so I didn't eat the soggy tortillas. The lechon had that crispy skin and moist meat. I didn't like the garlic rice. It was super dry and not much flavor. I would've preferred plain fresh hot white rice with the lechon silog. Came garnished with tomato, cucumber, and vinegar to dip. The mango bango was the best I've had! It was creamy and sweet, with the perfect textures. Chefs kiss! Please support this small, local Filipino biz! read more

Fairly new restaurant in the Pocket that offers really flavorful Filipino food. Order at the counter and then take a seat. A few tables indoors and out. Aesthetic is very simple and clean. Staff are polite. Lechon burrito is a steal, stuffed with pork and rice, and absolutely delicious. Served with a small container of vinegar sauce. The burrito was so good I came back and bought a second one for my husband. Lechon is sold by the pound and they chop it up right in front of you at the counter. Super crispy skin, garlicky deep roasted meet. Toasted baby pig aka Cebu is also sold by the pound. Crispy skin and tender meat. I think this is a specialty that is not served everyday. I saw them post it on Instagram and was intrigued. There are a lot of other items on their menu like siding, silog, crispy pancit, and others that I want to come back and try. read more

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We so wanted to love this place but unfortunately it just wasn't for us. The portions are huge but we did not like anything we ate. Everything was too fatty and oily for us. This could be just personal preference. The burrito did not hit the spot like Senor Sisig would. It was surprisingly bland. Ube pancakes were very doughy and my daughter didn't like it (and she loves everything ube and sweet). read more

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Former NorCal girl but now visiting from SD/OC area. I'm saying that because the food that I'm used to is very high in quality. Out of 5 points (highest), here's what we think. 5 for the bangsilog 5 for the ube pancakes 3.5 for the halo halo 3.5 for chicken skewers 3 for the sisig Lotsa parking outside but they don't have a sign yet that could be easily seen. Look for the green awning. Sign is hung on the fence for the outdoor seating. Seating outside was helpful because there's limited seats inside. We also had a person with a wheelchair so it was perfect to be seated outside. :) Staff was nice. I wish this business well! read more

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Me and the BFF wanted to try this spot. It was a bit hard to locate at first, mostly because there is no clear signage. I assume they will get one at some point. We arrived 10:30 ish, which is before the 11 am start of lunch. So we ordered the sisig silog, and hung out to wait for the lunch menu. I asked about the stuff they were cutting at the window. She mentioned at lunch you would be able to order it as one of the entrees, and not just by the pound. This was NOT true. The chopped pork didn't have much flavor outside of the taste of salt. And it was very greasy. The hot plate wasn't hot, so the meat didn't come out sizzling, and the grease congealed very quickly. I went up to order off of the lunch menu at 11. We wanted to get the cebuchon, but it appeared they only had the lechon included in the entree items. We didn't want to order a full lb of the stuff so we tried other stuff instead. We ordered the lechon and egg rolls. The lechon wasn't very crispy and it was sort of hard. The egg rolls were kind of sour, which I found off putting. I hope that this was just some growing pains and that they will get better. I do still want to try the cebulechon. I may come back at some point, but I will wait till they work out the kinks in their operation. read more

Bilao - Garlic rice and silog - Filipino Near Me - Sacramento, California

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Anxious to try this new spot, heard good things. Staff is friendly and eager to help with the menu for newcomers! Went with the side entree of roasted pork. I did get it Togo but only about 3-5 minutes from the house. By the time I got home the pork skin wasn't Krispy any longer, oh well. They did serve with a vinegar sauce that was nice and tangy. You can drip the pork or pour over everything with rice. Next time I might choose an entree but one things for sure there's going to be a next time for sure! Plenty of desserts to choose from just get there early to select! read more

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I came here after seeing it all over social media and at a friend's recommendation. It's located in a plaza where there's plenty of parking as well. When we walked inside, we noticed that the menu was not filling up the whole screen and it was hard to read...they might have just overlooked selecting the menu (you can see in my picture). Seems like they might be a little understaffed or just lots of stuff to do, as the cashier was running around before he was able to help us. He was friendly enough, though. Things we ordered: -Palabok crispy: Generous portion! I usually love traditional palabok, and what makes this stand apart is that the noodles are deep fried. The gravy comes on the side so you can pour it on the noodles as you go, so that you can maintain some of the crispiness of the noodles. I think this was seasoned well overall. There was shrimp, egg, pork. I couldn't taste much of the chicharon tbh...it might have gotten soaked up by the gravy. -Lechon burrito: The lechon was very crispy, which gave the overall burrito a nice texture. I felt like it was slightly heavy on the rice (rice wasn't really seasoned). They list garlic rice as being on there, but it really tasted like plain white rice. I felt like overall this was kind of plain. -Mushroom and tofu sisig: This was probably my favorite dish. This was seasoned very well. It was slightly heavier on the garlic aioli. They gave a good amount of garlic rice, but with the amount of sauce they used, I feel like they could have given more garlic rice for the ratio of food to rice. There was such great flavor in this dish. I would totally get this again. Something to note is that the floor was very greasy feeling. I saw at least two people who slid a little bit while walking and while I was walking I felt like if I wasn't watching how I was walking, I could have slipped, too. I really hope they can figure that part out. It did make the restaurant seem a little dirtier than it appears. Overall, I would come here again, but do be careful of the slippery floors. read more

Being a filipina, I was super excited to see what the IG hype was about. Came on a Wednesday and realized shortly that there were a bunch of other folks excited to try this place too! There is limited seating indoor and a few tables outdoor. From the time we ordered to when we received our food took about 25 minutes. I ordered pancit, lechon kawali, lamb tosilog, and porkchopsilog. Pancit: Disappointed, needed more flavor. Mom had me ask for patis, which they had and lemon- which they said they do not carry. Porkchopsilog: good portion, as expected. Tosilog: Unique, never had anywhere before. It worked. Good portion. Sisig: Definitely missing citrus but restaurant doesn't use lemon! Lechon Kawali with no sarsa/lechon sauce???? I asked why they don't carry the sauce and I was told because sauce is too hard to get... I left unsatisfied but will try again in a few months after kinks get worked out and i'll make sure to bring my own lemon and lechon sauce! read more

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Came here a few minutes before opening on the very first soft opening day, and I was surprised to see people already in line! But I am super excited for this amazing team of chefs to open up this new spot. If you are familiar with the Baboy Boys food truck then you already know how delicious this food is going to be! They had a limited menu during soft opening, but you were able to get a glimpse of what's to come on the full menu which definitely got us excited to come back again. They appeared to still be working out the speed and efficiency side of it, which is totally expected, so please be patient when you come here! They have also been adjusting their hours throughout soft opening to accommodate for restocking and readjusting processes, so make sure to follow on Instagram so you can see their current hours. The space itself is pretty small, but they do have some indoor seating and a few small tables outside as well. I was super excited to see the lechon burrito on the menu because that was the first thing I ever tried from these chefs. The Cebu style lechon is like no other! So flavorful and I love the sauce and pico de gallo that they use in the burrito. We also tried the sisig silog which comes on a skillet so it felt very authentic. However, it does not come with rice so you may want to add on a side or bring it to go and add on rice at home. I'm not sure if it was a mistake that the rice was forgotten since it is labeled as a silog on the menu, so they would just either need to provide the rice or change the name so it's not too misleading. I love the vinegar that they give on the side, I may need even double the amount because of how good it is!! Can't wait to return - they also have a brunch menu now and I've got my eye on those ube pancakes!! read more

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Bilao is a new Filipino restaurant off Florin Road in the Pocket/Greenhaven area. Been seeing a lot of buzz about Bilao so thought I'd check it out. Located in a shopping plaza with lots of parking. It's a small spot but it does have several tables for dine-in with a nice decor inside. Ordered the following: ***Pork chop silog $14, 3/5 ***Halo-halo $12, 4/5 The 2 thin slices pork chop silog was just ok. It could be thicker slices and could have more flavor though. The halo-halo was good too but for the price, it could've been a much bigger serving. Staff were courteous and good customer service. Will have to try other dishes in their menu. read more

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First time in this location, we dined in. Ordered crunchy palabok, lechon silog and two halo halo! The palobok as very flavorful, with interesting noodle that is unique and delicious. The lechon was tasty and crispy and the halo halo was worth a try. Definitely will be coming back for more. The service was great and quick. The staff were very helpful and friendly. Great place to bring friends and family for a meal or two. read more

Bilao - Dessert menu - Filipino Near Me - Sacramento, California

We came during soft opening on Sunday at 11:00am and there was just a little line but nothing too crazy. We ordered a bunch of things to try and all of them tasted great. The ube pancakes was soft and not too sweet with good ube flavor. We also got the sisig burrito, arroz caldo, bicol express, and 1 lb of lechon. I thought the price was decent for what you're getting. They're still adding more to their menu and I'm so excited to try. Hopefully they'll add drinks options in the future but so far so good! read more

Bilao - Filipino Near Me - Sacramento, California

Off to a good start! If you know this location, you know that the restaurant turnover there is REAL. Over the years, I've seen countless restaurants come and go but something about Bilao makes me think maybe they can break the cycle. When we went on a Sunday afternoon the place was already popping. It's definitely a small restaurant so any busier and there would definitely be problems with seating. Luckily, we were able to secure indoor seating on a hot day (they have outdoor seating as well), but beware it can get pretty toasty inside too. Now for the food. We ordered the fried pork chop and lechon silogs as per the cashiers recommendation. Both were tasty and were well portioned. I'd say the lechon skin was a little tough for my liking but I'm guessing that shouldn't be a problem if you get it earlier in the day. The chicken skewers were also good too, although not as good as Fil-Am's and definitely not as cheap. The lumpia and halo halo were pretty standard, nothing sensational but worth trying once. Overall, certainly a great addition to the Pocket area and an even better one to the Sac Filipino restaurant scene as a whole. read more

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It's still a soft opening, but the staff was efficient. So they replaced the Taiwanese shop that used to be here. We went inside, placed an order for what we wanted, then found a seat and sat down to eat. They called our number and sent our food to our table. We had dinuguan, cebuchon, canton pancit, and garlic rice. We really enjoyed it, and the food here is really good and not overly salty or oily. The shop is a little small, so not many tables. It's better to get there early during lunch hour. read more

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Still in their soft opening stage and now open for weekend brunch. Here at 9:30am and tried the ube pancakes and waffle. Well-plated. Hubby liked the waffle better. I liked the pancakes better. Isn't that always the case?!? The ube coconut sauce was super good! The right amount of sweetness! Servers were nice and efficient. The place was simply decorated and clean! Our second time here and there will be more. Come check 'em out! read more

Bilao - Waffle with ube mascarpone cheese. - Filipino Near Me - Sacramento, California

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We dined here during their soft opening and decided to try a good variety of dishes: Pork Chop Silog, Pork Skewer, Chicken Skewer, Lechon, and Lumpia. Everything that came out of the kitchen leaned into garlic in the best way--rich, savory, and incredibly satisfying with every bite. Pork Chop Silog The Pork Chop Silog was the standout and easily my favorite dish. It came with two thin, deep-fried pork chops that were lightly battered, loaded with flavor, perfectly cooked garlic rice, and slices of tomato and cucumber on the side. The pork itself was moist and flavorful, with the batter adding just the right amount of crunch without being heavy--this is absolutely a must-try and something I'll be coming back for again and again. Chicken Skewer plate The chicken skewer plate arrived with two juicy chicken thighs, that same mountain of garlic rice, fresh tomato and cucumber slices. We asked for the chicken to be cooked with less char, and they nailed it--the inside stayed very moist, tender, and full of flavor. This is another dish we would happily reorder on future visits. Pork Skewer plate The pork skewer was tasty and well-seasoned, though it had a bit more fat than my wife prefers. Because we also requested minimal char on this one, some of that fat didn't render down as much as it might have with a longer cook. I'd still order it again for variety, but I'd pick the Chicken Skewer and Pork Chop first before going back to the pork skewer. Lechon The Lechon was excellent and exactly what I look for in this dish. The skin was extra crispy, the fat was rendered down beautifully, and the pork meat stayed moist, tender, and packed with flavor. At around $20 a pound, it feels like a great deal for the quality and something I would definitely order again. Lumpia The Lumpia here was a bit different than what I'm used to, and in a good way. Instead of the usual short, bite-sized pieces, these were longer rolls with a moist, garlicky meat filling that paired perfectly with the chili dip. They might have been cooked a touch long--darker in color than typical--but they were incredibly crunchy and still full of the flavors we love, and we'd absolutely order them again. Service and atmosphere For a first-day soft opening, service was on point. Our server, Annie, was very friendly, helpful, and handled our special requests (like less char on the skewers) without any issues. The interior is simple and comfortable, with natural tones and lots of four-top tables that give the space a cozy, homestyle feel, and the whole staff came across as super friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable. All in all, BILAO delivered excellent food, warm service, and a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere. I'm really glad to have them in the neighborhood and I'm sure the community will see them as a real gem of a restaurant as they get fully up and running. Simply Wonderful!! read more

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Went to Bel Air a few days ago and noticed this spot had new tenant, window said sold out. Next day sold out. It was about 5 pm lots of people inside. Chef just pulled a big piece of lechon out with beautiful crispy skin. Bought a pound for $20. Chef was welcoming and cut up my lechon. It was tasty. Will come back for lumpias. read more

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I heard on social media that there was a soft opening so I had to check Bilao out since it's just a few minutes from my house. This place took over the old Taste Above location next to Sai Varee. I ordered to go since I went out during a work day. They have a limited menu right now. I ordered 3 different dishes to try them out. My order took about an hour to make since they were pretty backed up but they did offer to contact me when my food was ready, which worked out nicely. I'm definitely coming back to try some of their other dishes. I'm excited to have a new place like this in our neighborhood! Pros: staff were friendly and answered all my questions. I loved they were willing to work with me since the food had a bit of a wait time. The place is small but organized, I didn't really get a good feel since I was in and out after ordering. I ordered the pork chop silog, bangus silog, and the lechon silog. They did a good job with the pork chop, flavored well and batter was perfect. The lechon was crispy and the meat was tender. Fish was battered and seasoned well. You get a lot of food in your order. Cons: a little wait for the food but I'm sure they'll work out the kinks as time goes. read more

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Bilao -- Sacramento, CA | September 2, 2026 A spontaneous Filipino food stop that turned into a "now I need to come back and try the rest of the menu" situation. I happened to be in the area, noticed that Bilao is one of the newer Filipino restaurants in Sacramento, and thought, *Well... why not?* I walked in without much of a game plan, which is sometimes the best way to discover a place. The restaurant was clean, organized, and easy to navigate. You order at the counter, with the menu posted overhead. I took my time looking everything over--and naturally, I also scoped out the dessert options. Priorities. I decided to start with the **Pork Chop Silog**: a battered bone-in pork chop with a fried egg, garlic rice, cucumbers, and fresh tomatoes. On the side came vinegar with red onions and what I suspect were a few other ingredients. I couldn't quite identify everything, but the tangy vinegar was a welcome contrast to the richness of the pork. And yes, I ate it properly--with a **fork and spoon.** I did keep a knife nearby because, well, there was a bone involved and I wasn't about to wrestle with a pork chop using two utensils just to prove a point. The pork chop was nicely recognizable as a pork chop, thanks to the bone, with a light batter on the outside. It was satisfying and substantial. Now let's talk about the **garlic rice.** It was garlicky enough, but I'm the kind of person who believes garlic should occasionally enter the room before I do. I like deep, bold garlic flavor, so I personally wanted more. But I understand why restaurants have to find that middle ground. Not everyone wants to spend the afternoon tasting garlic every time they breathe. **My suggestion?** Put some crispy garlic or onion-garlic flakes on the side. Let the garlic fanatics go wild while everyone else keeps their rice at the original volume. The fried egg was another interesting detail. The yolk was a gorgeous bright yellow, whereas I'm accustomed to free-range eggs with those deeper orange yolks. The white was still quite soft and runny, too. For me, I'd probably order the egg closer to **medium** next time. I enjoy a runny yolk, but I like my whites to have a little more confidence. Once I mixed everything together, though, the dish worked. The fresh cucumbers and tomatoes helped cut through the heavier elements, and the vinegar added that sharp little Filipino-style counterpoint that kept things interesting. And the portion? **Generous.** I definitely wasn't leaving hungry. But then I remembered the dessert case/menu. And this is where my self-control quietly left the building. I ordered the **Mango Bango**. This was probably my favorite surprise of the visit. It came with chunks of mango, sago, and little translucent jelly cubes that I couldn't quite identify. I don't know exactly how it's made, but I know one thing: **It disappeared.** Cold, fruity, chewy, refreshing--the kind of dessert that makes you say, *Okay, maybe I do have room for dessert after all.* As I headed out, they told me to leave my dishes at the table, which was convenient. Now, is Bilao inexpensive? **Not really.** I found it a little on the pricier side for what I ordered. But this is also where I think my next visit will tell me more. Because I played it relatively safe this time. I saw **pork sisig. Lechon kawali. Bangus.** And several other Filipino dishes that immediately made me think, *Why didn't I order THAT?* That's the problem with a good menu. You leave already planning your next meal. I'd also love to see more locally sourced ingredients, particularly free-range eggs. I know that's not necessarily practical or inexpensive for a restaurant, but as someone who really notices the difference in eggs, I'd happily pay attention if they ever went that route. ### Would I come back? **Yes.** The Pork Chop Silog was satisfying, the Mango Bango was a delicious little surprise, and I still have a list of dishes I haven't tried. So I'm calling this visit **Round One.** Next time, I'm skipping the safe choices and going straight for the Filipino classics I've been thinking about ever since I walked out the door. Because sometimes the best sign that a restaurant is worth another visit isn't that you loved everything you ordered. It's that you leave thinking: I should have ordered that too. Foodie verdict: Worth a return visit. #Bilao #SacramentoFoodie #SacramentoEats #FilipinoFood #FilipinoCuisine #PorkChopSilog #MangoBango #LechonKawali #PorkSisig #Bangus #SacramentoRestaurants #YelpFoodie #FoodieAdventures read more

Food was good ,pancit with belly was drowning with black pepper, a little too oily. Chicken skewers- love it Longpia- ok Lechon burrito - my husband liked it Halo halo- ok, no pinipig or banana or mung beans , im still searching for the best pinoy halo halo Place- ok, chairs too small Entrance door- dirty! Needs some wiping read more

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The food was delicious and everything came out fresh and flavorful! We tried several dishes and really enjoyed all of them. The portions were generous, the presentation was great, and the garlic rice and eggs were a perfect addition. The staff was friendly and the atmosphere was casual and welcoming. Definitely a great spot for Filipino food we'll be back! read more

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I came for lunch and ordered the Sisig silog. It was delicious, but after eating about half of the plate I ran out of steam. The only thing to counteract the saltiness of the pork was the rice, and I didn't want to eat a huge bowl of rice. Maybe if had some sort of vegetable to balance out the pork, it would be a little better. Service and ambiance was good. read more

Bilao - Sisig silog - Filipino Near Me - Sacramento, California

We stayed in line for 15 minutes. When we reached the front the line they told us they are not going to take anymore orders for the next 40 minutes because the kitchen staff needed a break. We left disappointed. We went to a neighboring restaurant! read more

Blink you will miss them. Don't have a sign you really have to look for them but worth it. Small seating areas inside and out. I also talked to someone who had the lechon burrito he totally recommended it. Have to get that next time. Food is tasty! Service not the quickest but very friendly and accommodating! And ambiance is simple let's eat feel. Highly recommend this place if you love lechon. read more

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We found this place on yelp and it did not disappoint! Bangus and garlic noodles were amazing. We had the ube pancakes but i would not get them again. i can't wait to try other menu items. read more

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I've been in search for a good Filipino restaurant to dine at and I finally found one. I had ordered Dinuguan,Lechon Silog, Skewer Pork, Pancit, and Kawali Lechon. The food is delicious. If you like Dinuguan this place won't disappoint. The Lechon is on point. The meat is juicy and the skin is crunchy. Some parts has more crunch then other but the flavor is undeniable. The pancit is not the standard Filipino pancit it's more of a garlic noodle pancit, if this makes sense. I have tried many different style pancit. But although this is not the standard traditional pancit it was still delicious. I still have more to try on the menu. I will be back but on a week day cause this place is busy in the weekends. Also ask them about their bacon jerky it is delicious. You can eat this with sticky rice or over rice. If you are not a rice is life person put it over salad still delicious . They have good service and ambience here. Go and support them. read more

Bilao - Dinuguan,Lechon Silog, Skewer Pork, Pancit, and Kawali Lechon - Filipino Near Me - Sacramento, California

FOOD: - Lechon Silog ($22): this is what most of the pics are of.. however I was pretty disappointed in this. The outside/skin is super hard and I couldn't eat it. Inside was kinda of like pulled pork and slightly dry imo. I wouldn't get this again. - Bangus Silog ($18): I didn't actually try it since I don't eat seafood, but my brother enjoyed it. He said the bones were edible, making it easier to eat. However, it was oily and he could only eat half of it in one sitting. - Pancit Kawali / Lechon ($16): highly recommend. Noodles garlicky and delicious.. I think the noodles are more garlic noodle than pancit. Lechon kawali cooked well. Overall great flavor. I can definitely see myself craving this in the future and coming back just for this. Lots of noodles, slightly unproportionate but still good and a great value. - Longpia Lumpia (5 pieces for $13): these were good as well. Very long, about 7 inches and a little thicker than your typical Shanghai lumpia (probably at least the size of 4 Shanghai lumpia combined). Very crispy. I would also get these again. SERVICE: order at the counter, then pick a table. They bring the food out to you. Although, there is a sign that says "pick up here" so not sure if that's just for to-go orders?? For it being their soft opening, service was pretty quick. Food came out within 10 min. We came on a Wednesday around 4:45, so I'm sure weekends are busier. INTERIOR: There are six 4-person tables and one 2-person table inside and a few small tables outside. Tables are on the small side. LOCATION: a couple different Chinese food places have been here before, so hoping this place lasts longer than its predecessors. It's right across from Passion Hair, Cleaners and CVS. Located in a shopping plaza with plenty of parking. Overall, I would definitely come back. I hope they last a long time! read more

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First time trying it here since it was opened. The food is really great. The garlic fried rice, the sisig and even the crispy palabok. They just need to improve their place tho. Not so clean, not so warm and welcoming. Its a little too hot inside and a little bit small place for the people who are coming. so hopefully they can renovate it the place, make it more cleaner and welcoming and needs to work on their staff tho. They gave us a wrong order. We ordered a crispy palabok but they gave us a crispy pata. And when i checked the receipt i was billed with crispy pata which is a $7 difference from my original order of crispy palabok and they did not even rectify it. So i just let it be. So too bad, i really like their food so hopefully they improve and educate the staff more on how to handle customer issues. read more

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I was really excited to try this new Filipino spot, but unfortunately, we left a little disappointed. We ordered several dishes: * Lechon silog -- 8/10: Pretty good! * Sisig silog -- 9/10: Definitely our favorite. * Dinuguan -- 1/10: Unfortunately, this was very fatty and not enjoyable for us. * Crispy palabok -- 1/10: This was the biggest disappointment. The noodles tasted like they came straight out of the bag and were extremely dry. We asked for extra sauce hoping it would soften them up, but it didn't really help. On the positive side, the customer service was great -- 8.5/10. Everyone was friendly and helpful. Since this is a newer restaurant, I think there's still room for improvement, especially with the food consistency and preparation. I'd be willing to give them another try in the future because the sisig and lechon were actually pretty good. read more

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Super duper busy right now in pocket! Went to try their lechón burrito but it was sold out within an hour of opening BUT it's okay it seems there soft opening is kicking off really well! I got the bagus/fish plate and it was sooo good! Total was about $20 but the fish is huge. The sauce it came with was perfect mix between garlic and vinegar too. Seating is limited cuz again it's a soft opening. No drinks only water provided on the side so hopefully they add something in soon. Go try it!! read more

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Wow! I rarely ever find myself eating Filipino food but this place was really good! Service was really nice and the vibe of the place was neat and clean. The food was the highlight and I can't wait to come back and try everything! Prices are definitely on the higher side and some dishes have bigger proportions so you should expect to share it. Overall, I love supporting local businesses like these especially because the food was fantastic. (Feedback: they should label where the self-service water station is and where the bathrooms are.) read more

First impressions was awesome! Had the lechon plate and it was delicious! The meat was tender and flavorful, and the skin was really crunchy. I missed the traditional lechon sauce, but the spiced vinegar sauce they had was very good. The other dishes my family ordered was also tasty! The pork sisig dog was awesome, and the bangus sisig was served with a while fish instead of half or a portion of fish. Gonna be back to try the rest! read more

Decided to try this new restaurant. Place was empty at 6pm. Was not very happy. Portion size was small for the price. Chicken and fish was dry. Everything, including the rice was warm. Their signature item roast pork was juicy, but the skin was twice cooked and was like a pork-rind out of a bag. Not even close to Chinese roast pork. IKEA furniture...chairs were metal and uncomfortable. Worst meal I have had in a long time. Will not go back. Small business' need all the help they can get. Good luck... read more

we've been hearing about this spot for a while and finally made it! we stopped by on a thursday around 6 after work. we were actually planning to just do pickup and eat at home, but so glad we decided to eat inside because the service was genuinely so good from start to finish. everyone was super welcoming, patient with all our questions, and just super nice. i went with my husband and naturally we ordered enough food for a small family: sisig silog, bangus, lechon kawali, lechon tacos + halo-halo. everything was sooo good. we each got our own sisig because apparently we don't know how sharing works, but honestly one would've been plenty. we left stuffed!! i'm always rooting for more filipino spots in sac, so i'm happy to have another one to add to the rotation. it was worth the drive from elk grove. i'm already plotting my next visit because i need to try their brunch and basically make my way through the rest of the menu. easy parking, convenient location, delicious food, good vibes!! a special shoutout to jesse for being so attentive and giving us great recommendations! also need to talk about the ground chili because woww it was SO good that we asked to take some home!! excited to come back soon. read more

Bilao - Tacos Lechon, Sisig, Bangus Silog, Kawali Lechon - Filipino Near Me - Sacramento, California

This restaurant just opened recently. My first visit I didn't realize that they closed at 7 PM and walked in just a few minutes after and the door was open. The closed sign was not on which is actually a very small sign and there were people standing around so you would assume it was open. I was told by the young man out loud they were closed already as the entire restaurant was staring at me. I was like OK I guess I'll have to try again next time. Went there yesterday night at 6 PM and my family has just wanted to try their Halo Halo. I was third in line and after waiting several minutes, the couple in front of me left and shook their head because it was apparent they were waiting too long. After waiting 15 minutes and finally being asked for my order, i attempted to order the Halo Halo. The same young man worker said he apologized for the wait and they were out of Halo Halo!!! I was pretty irritated and explained to the young man that I had been waiting in line for 15 minutes and also the couple in front of me had already left and he should have made an announcement or had a sign up stating they were sold out so you didn't waste customers time. Mind you, this is their primary item that they advertise with very large pictures on their billboard menu. The young man was working by himself serving and there were three other tables where he was serving food and doing cleanup. Bottom line for a new business you need to work this out with more employees and also keeping your customers up-to-date if you're going to run out of food items. Wish you well, but you've probably lost my business. read more