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    Buko Resto-Bar

    3.2 (76 reviews)
    ModerateFilipino, Bars, Barbeque
    Open 11:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Tequila Sunset (Tequila, pineapple, Grenadine)
    Alexis N.

    The first time I went was good but this time was a vibe! Happy hour was until 9p and on this Saturday, they had karaoke on the patio. The bartender Dave took care of me and my girls. The drinks were amazing and the food was really delicious. The beef lumpia was holding a lot of grease this time but the taste was still quality. I'll definitely be back for happy hour again!

    Caesar U.

    It was our first time there coming from Maryland. Bartender, manager and servers are super friendly. We went there specifically for Filipino food and its so far the best I've had (compared to the ones in MD) Food and drinks are prices right! And the non Filipino food from the menu also looked great. If it wasnt a four hour drive we'd be there on a daily basis. Definitely will go again soon.

    August 2025 lumpia list
    Metro S.

    I am so glad I live within walking distance from Buko Resto. This place is great! The food is delicious and affordable. The cocktails are made well and the bartenders are polite and they serve drinks quickly. The hookah bar has a good selection. And the layout and atmosphere is just awesome; it doesn't feel like you're in virginia beach.

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    Cindy S.

    The atmosphere was nice. Came to celebrate a friend's birthday. Food was good but the service was a tad lack and slowful. A few friends never even got their orders, and they were among the first to place an order. I had the lumpia basket and fries which was tasty. An order of lumpia and 2 long island ice teas. (Drinks were NOT watered down even though it was happy hour either). Work on the service a tad...but overall it is a very nice establishment and a cool chill spot to hang out and enjoy friends. I'd come back again.

    Spamsilog
    Rex R.

    Went out here late at night to grab a bite with Lanni. The parking is pretty sketchy but not too bad. We sat at the patio which was pretty chill and I ordered us some food. To my surprise, they were serving Silog (Filipino breakfast) very late at night! I ordered spamsilog and an order of tokwat baboy. The food took a little to come out, but it was very delicious and authentic! The garlic rice was delicious, spam was cooked to perfection, and the tokwat baboy was large and filling. Definitely coming back especially when we're craving pinoy breakfast at midnight .

    The menu that wasn't actually available
    Darnell B.

    Came in for what they posted on Fbook "Taco Tuesday". When we walked in there was nobody in the establishment. We sat ourselves at one of the booths. I noticed a bartender standing at the bar on his phone. I went up to the bar and he did not look up until I said hello to him. No greeting by him but a rude "Are you with them in the back?" Clearly I was with my family since once again we were the only people there! He then gave me dirty menus and I took them back to my family. A few minutes later he walked to the table and said "You guys ready to order?" It's amazing how a simple hello or welcome would have gone. But clearly customer service is not a priority. We were excited to try the Filipino dishes and dollar menu advertised on Facebook. My mother began ordering. The man then cut her off and said he needed to go check with the kitchen to see what they actually had available...... He then came back and told us the many things on the menu that were unavailable including TACOS for taco Tuesday! We still tried to give the establishment a chance and ordered what we thought we could. A few moments after placing our order he came back and asked us what were the Hangover Noodles. We told him it was something on their menu and he said "Show me." How does a worker not know their own menu? Anyways, after we showed him we walked away only to come back to tell us "yea we don't have that." That was the final straw and we decided to leave. Paid for our drinks and went elsewhere. It was such a disappointment that this was our experience. As Filipino Americans we were thrilled to discover this business at Filfest at mt trashmore. At the festival they had a truck with very nice employees and good food. It's a shame that their actual restaurant/bar is horrible.

    Nina D.

    I was hoping get for more menu items. The food was okay based on taste. Unfortunately, our food took a while to come out and the skewers were cold. The "melted" cheese was not melted at all. The waitress was young and friendly, but our drinks could've used some attention. The place looked nice and had a lot going on with all the strobe lights. I doubt I'd come back for the food. Maybe to play pool. Seems more like a place of entertainment for the night life rather than a restaurant.

    Christian S.

    I came here for the night life experience. While the DJ was playing lit tracks and the transitions were good, no one was dancing. And it's definitely not the bar's fault, they deserve more publicity because I know more people would come out here if they knew about this place. Drinks were fairly priced and they were generous with how much alcohol they put in our drinks. They got security that wands down women and pants down men but it's no big deal. I just put 4 stars because I didn't get the vibes that I was looking for due to the empty dance floor. I bet this place will be popping soon though if they keep that same DJ from tonight.

    Pork sisig
    Peterr E.

    Went in here to get a taste of filipino home. I heard the inside got newly renovated. It looks good and the colors match the vibe. Bartender told me they usually play sports events here too so ill be returning just for that. On to the food. I ordered the sisig. It took a bit but it was worth the wait. Traditional Sisig is made from grinding up the pig face. Of course i dont expect that, but the flavors matched very well with the Sisig flavor i was looking for. Presentation was good from the rice being bowled with some toppings to having the egg in the middle of the sizzling platter. Check this place out if you havent.

    This is an $8 order or Chicharrone Bulaklak. I know what you're thinking... Where's the rest of it?

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    Food service and ambiance was great..... we will be back again. Music was very entertaining ..

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    Went to an event here, cool spot. Really had no complaints about the service or the atmosphere.

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