The chicken adobo was disappointing, tough and dry. Obviously not braised in the usual vinegar, bay leaf and peppercorn mixture. I had to use a knife to remove meat from the bone when it should have pulled off with a fork. Adobo is not fast food, low and slow required. read more

Food was absolutely delicious! We ordered the Lechon Kawali Kraze, Sausage Fusion Silog, and dressed lumpia. The lechon kawali and lumpia were perfectly crispy, and the Java rice was very flavorful. The mac salad was also really good! The staff was very friendly and provided great customer service. The ambiance was welcoming, and the outdoor seating was perfect with the beautiful weather. I will definitely be coming back to try their halo-halo dessert! read more

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I've seen this place pop up on social media recently and I figured I'd try it out. Full disclosure, I'm not a huge fan of Filipino food. It's usually too greasy or too salty imo, but I continue to try different places hoping to find a place that changes my mind. GETTING THERE This is a food truck located by South Tacoma Way and Steilacoom Blvd. It's not hard to find, but it is tucked away behind a Mobil gas station so it can be easily missed. PARKING/AMBIANCE Not much to say here. There are two food trucks sharing a gravel lot and there is one picnic table with an umbrella. The lot isn't very big so the parking is limited. There aren't really any lines, so it's kind of a free-for-all. The table was already taken by a group and it was hot, so I just took my food to go. SERVICE Someone was available to greet us and take our order as soon as I walked up. The staff was very friendly. The food took about 5-7 min to be ready from the time I ordered, but they also do online orders if you don't want to wait. I ordered the Lechon Kawali Craze, Adobo Spicy Chicken Wings, Dressed Lumpia, and the owner suggested we try the Bò Lúc Lắc (not on the normal menu). FOOD Like I stated earlier, I'm not a big fan of Filipino food so my expectations started pretty low. Surprisingly, this is probably the best I've had so far. Other than the dressed lumpia, every dish came with two regular lumpia, a couple slices of cucumber, Java rice, macaroni salad, and some vinegar dip in a sauce cup. I started with the lumpia and enjoyed it. It wasn't too greasy, but its ever so slightly too salty. For the most part, it was fine because the rice really offsets the saltiness. Now the dressed lumpia is a different story. The garlic mayo combined with the sweet and sour sauce completely removes the saltiness and makes the lumpia kind of savory. The fried garlic and jalapeños also adds more depth to the flavor. It's definitely a must have. The lechon was surprisingly not too greasy. I've had some in the past that I believe is deep fried and it turned into a piece of greasy mush. This is not the case. This lechon holds its shape, but I'd have to say it's a little dry and lacking a bit of flavor. Then I tried dipping it into the vinegar (first time trying vinegar dip) and it completely changed the game. I assume that's what its for because the lechon was too bland without it. I wanted to like the adobo wings, but it was just too salty to me. The wings had too much breading and I think it absorbed too much of the adobo flavor. The flavors were there, but it was just too salty. The bò lúc lắc, was surprisingly not too bad. I enjoyed the flavor. I haven't had it much growing up, but I have an idea of what it's supposed to taste like. I'd say it's pretty close and I enjoyed it overall. The Java rice wasn't too bad. Reminds me of Spanish rice and I think it a good pairing for the other items I got. It helps balance the flavors out. The mac salad though...this has to be one of the best mac salads I've ever had. L&L mac salad will probably forever have my heart, but damn the mac salad here gave it a run for it's money. I absolutely hate going to a place and the mac salad is just a huge disappointment. It's something I look forward to, but it's always lacking flavor or the balance of flavors are way off (like too much vinegar). Definitely not this place. This one is super creamy and succulent. It wasn't too sweet, too sour, overcooked, full of carrots,...none of that. I can see it being a bit too creamy for some, but this was by far my favorite thing on the menu. I'm definitely getting a separate side of this next time. OVERALL Although my expectations started low, I thoroughly enjoyed my experience and I'll probably come back to try the other items. It's worth checking out and I highly suggest trying the dressed lumpia and mac salad. It's a great place to grab food and take it to a park or something. read more

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Checked out Captain Adobo for their Filipino Street Pop-Up, that had some other local food and beverage vendors. Saw that Captain Adobo had the longest line, so I figured they must be really good. WRONG! I ordered their Adobo Spicy Chicken Wings meal, which comes with 6 wings, 2 pork lumpia, Java rice, macaroni salad, and a slice of cucumber. For one, after I placed my order, I was told it would be a 15 minute wait. I nearly waited almost half an hour for my food. On top of that, my two friends who ordered way after I did, they got their food 5-10 minutes before me! If I could make any suggestions, they should have one person strictly taking the orders and one person strictly handing out the orders. I felt as though the food was just sitting waiting to be handed out, because the girl taking orders couldn't handle doing both jobs. The pictures on here posted by the owner is not what you get in person. I didn't even bother taking pictures of when I opened my box of food, because it didn't even look appetizing. The adobo wings were red and had a punch of flakes on it that looked like garlic. Didn't taste adobo, didn't taste any spice, NOTHING. Had no taste. The Java rice had no flavor either, just color added. And nearly half the box was full of rice, I'd say about 3 servings of rice! Who needs that much rice? The pork lumpia tasted like the frozen lumpia you can buy from Costco. And the macaroni salad, you tasted nothing but mayo. Could've added some salt and pepper or some apple cider vinegar instead of just topping it with furikake. I literally had to force myself to try to eat the food, just because I waited so damn long and paid $16 for it. I would've been better off walking next door to the new Banh mi place. Very disappointed and will not be coming back. read more

The owners were so nice when we arrived! We asked about Pancit and he told us to get the chef special! Both orders were delicious! Will come back during the summer! read more

Captain Adobo - Lumpia on pancit - Filipino Near Me - Lakewood, Washington

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Super friendly people & amazing lumpia!! My husband and I visit this place every time we are in WA and it never disappoints!! Also cutest outside area to sit and eat your food! read more

Captain Adobo - Best Lumpia and amazing hot sauce (the red sauce in the back lol) - Filipino Near Me - Lakewood, Washington

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The lumpia is top notch, it's a food tuck tucked back with a second food truck we were created right away and encouraged to ask questions. Prices were fair and there is one table available for out door seating. There is a chef's special so i encourage asking about that. First time here would definitely visit again. read more

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ordered here 2 years ago and never came back. Crispy pata is fusion-- i can strongly taste star anise which isn't supposed to be. Adobo didn't taste like adobo. Lumpia was bland. Mac salad has no flavor. I feel bad for them really. read more

Come hungry! The servings are huge. There is a whole lot of java rice under the kawali and lumpia (See photo)! The food is flavorful and the owners are very friendly. I will be back to try the other items. The location is a hole in a wall (parking lot). It's hard to see from the street because it's behind a gas station. Once you get back there, you'll find Captain Adobo and another truck that has Thai food. The Captain Adobo truck needs brighter signage. It was hard to tell if they were open. Pls hang a large banner for better visibility. People will come because your food is great just let them know you're there! :) p.s. can you message me when you have Palabok?! lol read more

Captain Adobo - 3/19/25 Lechon Kawali plate $16. A lot of food! Good value. - Filipino Near Me - Lakewood, Washington

One of the Best Filipino Food plate I've had. The Chicken Adobo plate was Bomb!! The Guy that works there hooked it up. I think he even gave me extra food. Very friendly and quick!! read more

Captain Adobo - Adobo Plate - Filipino Near Me - Lakewood, Washington

Don't listen to the bad comments, this place is BEYOND AMAZING!!!!?! Tasteful, big portions, affordable, and from a great owner that loves what he does, this place serves genuine Filipino, by far the best spot for you try.. doubt me try it out for yourself. If you don't like it I'll give you 20$ read more

It's a crap shoot. 1/2 the time they don't have what's on the menu. Daily Specials are the only thing I would get. Service is quicker than many food trucks but the adobo was VERY STRINGY. I ordered $50 in food and got a lifetime supply of rice, a very small amount of Mac salad. 2 pieces of lumpia that was cold and soggy. Not sur if the food is better on certain days but now I'm going back to Paradiso or Maresol. Ambiance is food truck style in a parking lot with random homeless walking around. Update: I'm from PI, Born in Quezon City. Relative of x-President of Filipino Women's club, Fil-Am club and Ilocano club. I recommend you offer your menu in full when listed and IF you don't have a menu item you should Cover it up. People lie numbers don't. I only hope your passion elevates you and your business to grow and prosper. It must be difficult to see the picture when you're a part of the frame. read more

Captain Adobo - A Must-Try in Lakewood Tacoma! Stopped by Captain Adobo the other day and I've gotta say, this place really stands out. The food? Incredible. Full of flavor, made fresh, and the portions are no joke. You definitely leave satisfied. What really makes the difference though are the folks behind it - Mark and Jenny. Super genuine, down-to-earth, and you can tell they care about what they're serving and the people they're serving it to. It's the kind of spot where you feel welcomed, not just fed. The setup is clean, the energy's good, and the food speaks for itself. They even ask about your flavor preference: whether you like it bold, mild, or somewhere in between, they've got you. This isn't your average food truck. It's more like discovering a hidden gem where everything just clicks, the taste, the service, the heart behind it. Definitely worth checking out if you're in the area. I'll be back for sure. read more

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Absolutely DELICIOUS!!!! If you are in Tacoma you definitely need to come check this place out! The food is super flavorful and the portions are beyond expectations! They are extremely friendly and make the food fresh to order! It's Worth the small wait time to get it!! 5 STARS! Keep up the great work!! read more

Captain Adobo - Filipino Near Me - Lakewood, Washington

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Amazingly good!! Incredible! Do yourself a favor and try this place! The meats are great quality, the lumpia's always crispy, the rice flavorful and the side salad is surprisingly tasty! Me and my wife have tried absolutely everything in the menu, plus some surprised new dishes, and this food truck has become a Monday thing that we go almost every other week! read more

Stopped by for the first time today at 5:20, a customer was finishing up their order, I was next. After their order, a woman in the truck, stood at the window with her back to the outside. She looked out at me, then stepped away. I saw a man a couple of times, maybe he was the owner? Didn't make eye contact or say anything. No one acknowledged me for 10 minutes until another woman stepped off the truck. I asked if I could order, she took my order, but she walked to the next food truck. Somehow I didn't believe she took my order. In addition to all of this lack of customer service, 3 other women were chatting away in the front area, looked like they were FaceTiming. Once in awhile the man would chime in. There were more people in the truck than customers. Ten minutes later, 20 minutes since I first arrived, I managed to get the woman's attention. The one who took my order outside the truck. I asked her how much longer, she said 20 more minutes. There were 2 other customers waiting, the one before me, and a couple that was already waiting when I first arrived. There was no way I was going to wait longer, I was already there for 20 minutes. I said never mind, and just walked away. I made a beeline for another Filipino establishment, Paraiso Native, on South Tacoma Way. It was 5 minutes to closing when I arrived, but they were happy to serve 3 customers, including myself. All I can say is what on earth did I experience at the food truck? I think I know, I don't think they wanted to serve me. If you know, you know. read more

Captain Adobo - Filipino Near Me - Lakewood, Washington

I have been following this food truck on Instagram since they first opened and have been meaning to try them but due to my boyfriend's schedule, it was hard as they are closed on Sundays. However, he recently got a job that lets him be free on Saturdays now and we were getting a dog groomed in Lakewood so I told him that we are stopping by Captain Adobo. Our friends wanted to tag along as they also needed to get their dog groomed so we dropped off our fur babies then headed straight on over to Captain Adobo's location. As we approached the truck, we were greeted by the cashier and even the chef who were both very friendly and polite. One of the things I love about food trucks is that they have a small menu which means you can tell that quality is key to them. We ended up ordering the lechon kawali silog and I forgot to take a picture of it but let me tell you the portion size of all that you get is absolutely huge. The mac salad was divine, the jollof rice was perfect, two pieces of absolutely fantastic lumpia and the lechon kawali was the best I've ever had in Washington! The food was so good that my boyfriend (who is Filipino) said he was going to go order more for our dinner and I was SO on board with that! We got the daily special which was palabok and the chef said he would load it up with lechon kawali and we got the sausage fusion silog. As we got the food, the hunger was hard to resist cause the food was smelling so good that it was so tempting to open it up and get a taste. Our friends enjoyed their order too and were even thinking of grabbing more for dinner but they had leftovers to finish. I'm looking forward to enjoying our dinner later and definitely want to come back to try more of their menu. They really serve up some absolute fire Filipino food and I love that they have jalapeños on their dressed lumpia and spicy chicken adobo wings cause I love spicy foods and I don't typically see that at Filipino restaurants. read more

Captain Adobo - Sausage fusion silog - Filipino Near Me - Lakewood, Washington

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A Filipino Food Truck!! Friendly service with a smile. Has many items labeled as a "silog" Which in the Philippines means that it is served with rice and egg. I ordered the Lechon Kawali silog. The description states it is Lechon, rice and macaroni salad . They do not say there is an egg and there is not. Wasn't expecting one by the description.. There is also some salad and lumpia on my very generously portioned platter. Fresh tasting mac salad and a savory adobo rice. The lechon was crispy and the vinegar sauce cut the fatty deliciousness perfectly. I was also offered a generous sample of the daily special Binagoogan Baboy. So good! Big pork chunks in a rich coconut sauce. The owner says he serves it with rice. If you like food trucks, check it out. read more

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This is a typical food truck set, convenient location, and clean area. Service was good, nice guy who I think is the owner. I ordered the dressed lumpia and the adobe wings. The lumpia was good typical flavor and the dressing giving them a little something different. The wing were surprisingly underwhelming no flavor at all they tasted store bought and had a weird texture. The sides included were the same just rice, and a standard mac salad that also didn't have much flavor. Overall I would go back but just for the lumpia. read more

Great food! We had lumpia, sotanghan, and a dish the chef had created that we ordered off menu. All of it was wonderful. The man and woman were both pleasant and informative. We will definitely return! read more

I had the crispy patas and it was delicious. Huge amount and and extremely delicious! Customer service was amazing and very friendly.

Authentic, comforting, and made with love!!! Highly recommend if you're craving real Filipino food! #FilipinoFood #SupportLocal #TastesLikeHome #FoodieFind #PinoyPride read more

The food and service is truly Amazing. I would definitely recommend going and have in a great lunch or dinner. Thank you Captain Adobo!!!!! read more

The best home made Filipino foods in the Seattle area. Large portions. Amazing customer service with a touch of personalized care and consideration by Captain Adobo himself and his wife Jenny. They work hard and it shows in the love for the food they make. Ya must check it out. Even if you have never had Filipino foods you should try the Cripsy Pata and all other dishes. So Sarap !!! read more

My fave crispy pata is here! Cant wait to try new stuff that they offer. If you want to just pick up you better call ahead so you won't be complaining of waiting. Will try their palabok next time with the crispy pata to go. read more

Owner was super friendly. Chamorros don't expect actual red rice because this was made with Jasmine rice and they call it java rice. But hey, rice is rice, right! Mac salad was super creamy which I loved but was (vinegar)sour as well. Lumpia is made with pork(I'm used to beef). Overall, our fave is the kawali plate. Will definitely eat here again but I'll try the adobo next. read more

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Great portion size and delicious! Ordered chicken adobo and lechon and was more than enough for 2 people!

Easy location right off Steilacoom Blvd. Owner was extremely friendly, like best friend / sibling friendly. Took the time to go over some of the menu items and provided some good insight on combinations. Lechon kawali was 100% delicious, came with lumpia, vinegar sauce and the portion was huge! We had to save for later. Pancit bihon with fried chicken on top was finger licking good! 5/5 food was amazing, super friendly owner and easy to find (google maps). read more

Captain Adobo - Pancit bihon w/ fried chicken on top - Filipino Near Me - Lakewood, Washington

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Note: i did drive by it the first time, its back tucked away behind the gas station. First off, the service was amazing! I came at the very end of the day because I thought they were open until 7pm. Not 6pm. And I made a big order but the owner was still super happy to serve me! They were out of a few items and he substituted special items for me and even threw in a free order of lumpia! The loco moco was top tier! Probably one of the best I've had! And I ordered a total of 8 boxes of food, fed 4 adults, and still had 5 boxes of food left over, so the value for the price is definitely there. I look forward to going back earlier in the day. read more

Unprofessional, Dishonest, and Unbelievably Irresponsible We ordered lechon from this company for a special occasion, and they somehow managed to deliver it to the wrong party entirely. Instead of immediately taking responsibility, they had the nerve to tell me to go after the other group--complete strangers--and "ask them to pay me back." Let that sink in: I paid them, they delivered to someone else, and they expected me to fix their mistake. It took endless messages and frustration before they even considered processing a refund. And when they finally did, it wasn't because they cared--it was because I refused to let them get away with it. This was supposed to be a memorable celebration, but instead it turned into a complete letdown because this company fell through when it mattered most. It's incredibly disappointing to see such carelessness and lack of accountability, especially for something meant to bring people together. This business cannot be trusted--they have no integrity, no responsibility, and no respect for their customers. If you value your time, money, and peace of mind, stay far away. There are plenty of companies that understand what professionalism and basic decency mean--this one clearly doesn't. read more

My family recently hosted a first birthday party for my daughter and ordered lechon from Captain Adobo in Lakewood. We paid a delivery fee for the food to be brought directly to our event. Unfortunately, the delivery was mishandled and given to the wrong party, causing confusion and conflict during a very important family occasion. The catering company, Captain Adobo, had no clear delivery verification process in place. The delivery personnel relied solely on recognizing someone at the venue rather than confirming order details or the identity of the person who paid. As a result, the lechon we paid for was delivered to a neighboring party that falsely claimed it was theirs, stating they "knew the delivery person" and that it had been "donated" to them. To make matters worse, when the error was identified, Captain Adobo staff asked us to go next door and confront the other party to "pay" for the lechon that was mistakenly delivered to them since they had already devoured the whole thing. (Why would this be our responsibility?) This put us in an extremely uncomfortable and unprofessional position, and escalated tensions unnecessarily. Our family had to deal with emotional distress and damages due to someone else's mistake -- all during a milestone celebration for our daughter. This situation was not only stressful but entirely preventable. The lack of a professional delivery protocol--such as verifying the recipient's name, phone number, or requiring a signature--led directly to the confusion. Captain Adobo's request that we intervene with the other party added to the emotional burden and crossed professional boundaries. It is not the customer's responsibility to resolve delivery mistakes made by the vendor or their staff. Although we were eventually refunded the money, it took multiple phone calls and conversations to get to that point -- and the way those interactions were handled left much to be desired. I felt the situation could have been approached with more professionalism, urgency, and accountability from the beginning. I urge Captain Adobo to immediately implement a proper delivery verification process. This could include: -Confirming the name and phone number of the recipient at delivery. -Requiring ID or an order confirmation before handing over food. -Training staff not to rely on personal relationships or familiarity during delivery. -Having a clear protocol for resolving delivery disputes internally, rather than placing the burden on the customer. While I am not sharing this to blame individuals, I believe it's important for others to be aware and for the business to reflect on how this mistake affected my family. My hope is that changes are made to prevent any future customers from going through what we experienced. In response to the owner "my family ordered from you but the money that was refunded went back to me. So essentially I was the one that paid." read more

Amazing food and even better hospitality! The flavors were authentic and full of comfort--everything tasted fresh and made with care. From the perfectly seasoned dishes to the generous portions, this place truly delivers classic Filipino cuisine done right. The staff was welcoming and friendly, making the whole experience feel like a meal at home. Highly recommend to anyone craving real Filipino food or looking to try something new! read more

Captain Adobo - Lumpiang Sariwa is one of the healthiest and most delicious dishes Filipino cuisine has to offer. Also known as "Fresh Lumpia," - Filipino Near Me - Lakewood, Washington

What a wonderful find. We originally went to this area to find the Laos food truck but was so happy to see captain adobo too there. Have heard so many good things and was excited to finally try it out, and man the food didn't disappoint. It was all so good a flavorful, it's been hard to find really good Filipino food that still stays true to the flavors that me and my boyfriend were used to growing up and this hit the spot. We will definitely be going more often to enjoy the wonderful flavors. Also, the man who works the front is so nice and passionate. He reminded us of our uncles. The portions are also very big, you get a lot. read more

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Don't let the photos fool you, it looks hella bomb! But there is like zero flavor. The Mac salad is mostly mayo, the adobo tastes so bland. Even the rice has no seasoning, like they used food coloring or anything but spice. (Sorry) they top the food with a lot of topping like crispy garlic maybe? Mayo and Furikaki. But none of it add the flavor needed. read more

First time trying this place and it is delicious for an affordable price! Portions are great for the price! As a fellow big back I even had leftovers! Very friendly service and informed us of new additions to their menu like pancit! Thank you @Erika.Taste.Test TikTok account for helping us find this gem! read more

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Always drove past this place. Service was great and didn't have to wait too long. Owner was super nice as well! The amount of food packed in these plates is why I will be coming back! We got the Lechon Kawali and Chicken Adobo plate and it comes with lumpia and mac salad. So good! read more

Captain Adobo - Lechon kawali craze silog, chicken adobo madness plate, dressed lumpia - Filipino Near Me - Lakewood, Washington

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Amazing service and food. We had the dressed Lumpia and Abode chicken, so delicious!! A hidden gem and a must try it!

I've been wanting to try this spot for a long time but living in Seattle made it a bit of a drive. I finally decided to go and I'm so glad I did. The portions are generous, the food is delicious, and you can truly tell it's cooked with love just like homestyle Filipino cooking. I ordered the pancit and chicken adobo and both were very authentic. On top of that, the owners are incredibly kind and friendly and really make sure you're taken care of. Definitely worth the trip. read more

The nicest people and some terrific food. I told the guy working to just make me what ever he would have and it didn't disappoint! Fried chicken, wonderful rice, mixed Ponsett and lumpia. Very reasonably priced like I said, the nicest people ever. Do yourself a favor. Check these guys out! read more

Who cares if food is good, when they can't even deliver. Actually cursed at us and told us they delivered to wrong place . Next telling us to get your $500 worth of food there or ask them to pay for it. Can you imagine if Amazon told you to chase down the porch pirate for a refund. With all the options out there , don't waste the trouble or money. read more