If I could give them more stars, I would. I took a trip as of today, from Riverside/Long Beach to…read moreSanta Barbara. It's 4th of July weekend, so we hit intermittent traffic all the way up. We stopped at Camarillo Outlets to try and kill time since our Air B&B is not ready until late afternoon. I looked to see if there are any Filipino food spots in the area and I found Lola Betty's. We ordered the short rib plate and the Tasilog plate and lumpia Shanghai- washed it down with Calamansi juice. Everything was delicious, 10/10. The owner came out to check on us and she was so kind, hospitable and shared some history with us on how Lola Betty's came to be. From food truck to walk up, she said that some people really preferred or hoped for a sit down restaurant. I don't have a preference. I only love the soul and passion that is poured into one's food. Love, soul and passion can be found here. The owner says, "I just really wanted a place where you can really be attentive and really take the time to cook the food the way it should be made". I can tell that she loves what she does and she thanked us for trying their food. I wanted to thank HER for feeding us! If I forgot to thank her, here it is. This place is worth a stop if you're smart.

Very cute mom-and-pop shop and a hidden gem in Camarillo. I've driven by it many times and never…read morerealized it was there. The pricing is fair, portions are generous, and overall the food was good. As a fellow Filipino, I would love to see a little more variety on the menu since it currently focuses on the basics. From a business standpoint, especially considering the location and customer base, I understand keeping things simple. The only dish I wasn't a huge fan of was the Tapsilog, as the meat was a bit salty for my taste. The Longsilog was much better, and I loved that they included a small puto (rice cake) with the meal. Overall, a great experience and worth a visit.

Stumbled upon this place with some friends while looking for Filipino food in the area. I don't…read moreknow exactly what I was expecting but any expectations I had were surpassed by miles. When we walked in, there was a full jazz band made up of what looked like high school students playing. Despite there only being a few families in the audience(presumably their parents), the energy was infectious with loud whoops and clapping every time someone finished a solo. I didn't know any of these kids but I was cheering the entire time. Everyone, including the other customers were very friendly. The food itself was incredible, super affordable with huge portions. Every dish we tried was so delicious, we couldn't stop talking about how good the food was. I ordered the Pork Sisig and it could've easily fed 3 people alone. Both of my roommates also ordered their own entrees and the portions were huge. Definitely a restaurant for sharing. The service was fantastic, the server was refilling my water cup every few minutes and incredibly attentive. While looking for a quick meal we came upon a Filipino feast with live music, a super positive atmosphere, and leftovers that will last us for days. Couldn't recommend this place enough.

I highly recommend this restaurant if you want to get an authentic experience of traditional…read moreFilipino cuisine. The flavors are reminiscent of dishes. I grew up eating and seem to be consistent each time I order. And they always provide friendly and professional customer service on the phone or in person. I highly recommend their Lumpia Shanghai and I am honestly pretty impressed with their Kare Kare, which is often a hit or miss at other locations, but here it is consistent both in flavor and portions. I ate here in person once years ago and usually do takeout. The ambience though is very nice and intimate and cozy... And I understand that they have live music from time to time. I highly recommend you give them a try!

Nonoy's has been my go-to lechón spot for at least the last 6 years. They consistently deliver a…read moresolid product with delicious spices and flavor. Their lechon sauce hits the spot with just the right amount of sweetness and density. Prices are in range of what other lechon deliveries charge and even when having to drive quite the distance, the price is fair. They have delivered as far as Woodland Hills for me! For the price, I suggest getting the biggest one you can buy, even for a small party because leftovers are still amazing (especially if you have an air fryer to recrisp the skin). I am still enjoying some leftovers I froze from early January and they are still delicious. Másarap

Great food, friendly service, and a welcoming atmosphere. Everything we ordered was fresh,…read moreflavorful, and well prepared. I'd definitely come back again.

Very friendly and welcoming staff. Food was amazing. Very clean inside and out, parking was easy to…read morefind. Don't understand why people complain about pricing for large parties or big orders when they should expect it. I found pricing very fair and straightforward, not too expensive. Chicken inasal is the best ‍‍‍‍ I am definitely recommending this restaurant to friends and family!!

The staff were very warm welcoming and friendly! Most especially Anna, who served us with such…read morekindness. We ordered the pork sinigang and lumpia, and it was absolutely delicious! Will definitely be back again.

A while back, I saw a video of a grip of gen z Fil-Ams talking about how this was their go to spot…read morefor Filipino foods. A lot of them said they fux with the sinigang. Color me confused because I had never heard of her. What rock have I been living under that I'd never heard of this place? So, early one Saturday, I pulled up with my sister from another mister to get our breakfast on. First of all, tell me why they're basically down the street from me. They've been around as long as I've been alive and not once had I been. Truly a shock considering my commitment with never making food at home. I stay eating outside. There was only one other group of diners while we were there. A family of 4 who were seated in the back room. We ended up being seated in the area facing Fountain. My first comment was how I felt like I was at my Lola's house because the decor was giving Lola vibes, in the best way. I felt like I was home. My friend got the laing meal and I got the tocino. We also got a side order of the sweet & spicy longanisa. Broooooooooooooo That food was wow. I'm gonna say it again - it tasted like home. Down to the fixins on the table like vinegar and suchas. I appreciated all the little touches. We ate so much yet still had so much leftovers. Their portion size was crazy. We would've been good with just one meal and another protein a la carte. We also got a small bowl of their arroz caldo. Let me tell you something, a single tear legit went down my left cheek. That tasted like what my mom made for me when she was still with us. The memories that came flooding back took me on a rollercoaster of emotions. We did order their famous empanada that never came. We had to remind our server that he never dropped it off. I'm not sure why he didn't double check if we still wanted them which we did. We would've obviously paid for them. Despite that they're getting all the stars from me because the food was fire and their drinks were 10/10. I got the Maria Clara. They also allow two free refills so that's a double win. I'm about to pull up every weekend. Take all my monies.

Came in on Saturday around lunch time and got seated immediately. The ambiance of the restaurant…read morewas really nice. I loved the decor of the back of each seat with different kinds of birds! It was my first time trying this restaurant so with a group of 4, we were able to get a good spread of food. Definitely had to get the calamansi drink! It was so refreshing. The fried dishes such as the daing bangus, lumpia and buchon were hot and crispy. I liked the kare kare vegetables, i was never a fan of oxtail but liked the flavor of the stew. It was my first time trying pork sisig and I really liked it when it was hot and fresh. As time passed, I didnt like the texture. I thought the adobo was meh, Overall had a good time with filipino dishes with decently good prices!

Love love this place! I've been back many times and I always order from here when I have parties…read moreand get togethers. Solid food and amazing staff! This place is mostly famous for their Turon. Just the right amount of crunch to sweetness ratio. I especially love that they have catering trays for everything you would want to bring to a filipino party. You can order their Turon in orders of 5 or more which gives you plenty of options if you want people to share. The pieces are pretty long so my tip would be to cut them in half to feed more mouths. Last time I went I got their lumpia and pancit bihon. My goodness!! Delicious and so fresh. The noodles I ate for days even after the party but everyone enjoyed it. I like the thin and thick noodles so happy they offered more than just the traditional pancit. Plenty of lumpia sauce was given and was thankful they hooked it up. The team at Chaaaste is phenomenal!! Honestly everyone is so friendly and kind. They always ask me about my day and curious where I'm going with all their delicious food. So family oriented and you could tell they put a lot of love into their food. I especially love seeing the Lola's and Aunties behind the counter at the register. So sweet! They have a small parking lot but I never had issues parking. There are always spots open. It's in a small plaza, but they offer everything you could need filipino. There's even a convenience store and some steam table staples available throughout the day. Their longanisa is fire and can't go wrong with anything they have hot and fresh. Truly a treat to get something from here so come for your parties, come for the snacks, or just come for ready to go food. They have it all!!

Was in the area and stopped by for a quick lunch. Haven't been in a while but was craving some…read moreFilipino food. They have a small market section where you can grab snacks, sauces, and pantry items, and then a hot food area where they serve ready to eat dishes. I got some pancit, longganisa, and lechon. The pancit was solid, the longganisa was juicy and had that sweet flavor, and the lechon was really good. Moist with super crispy skin. Definitely get the sauce with it, it helps cut through the richness. Also grabbed a turon to finish and it was delicious. Left super full and ready to knock out after. Solid spot if you're in the area and craving Filipino food.

Amazing Filipino food deserving of all the awards and rad reviews!!…read more The grilled chicken rice plate and the lucenachon are marvelous with flavorful, tender meat with a nice outer crisp. The papaya side was really unique and adds a good, sweet balance while the cucumber/tomato salad is a highlight, adding a tangy, lighter reprieve from the meat. The yellow rice is so tasty too. Prices are a little high but the serving sizes are generous. The restaurant is nicely decorated and service is good. We came on a Friday (July 4th long weekend) at 11:30 and despite the small restaurant size, we were able to find seats for 2 immediately. The restaurant got busier after 12 pm but there were still some available seats. Park for free on the side streets. We parked on N. Manhattan Pl.

Delivery review…read more Ambiance and service - no thoughts because this was a food delivery review Food - Ordered the... Lucenachon Rice Plate - tender, juicy meat, crispy skin. Garlic Rice was a bit oily but tasty. Yummy veggies. Java Garlic Rice- delicious but a bit oily. Half Grilled Chicken (à la carte)- tender and flavorful Green Goddess Sauce - delicious and great to dip into with chicken Clean and Secure packaging

Part I: Production of Service (what occurs before, during and after)…read more All Waitstaff earns between Four and Five Stars ***** The reception area personnel earns between Three and Four Stars ***** The Yelp overall "Four Stars" rating is based upon service production--not food execution. Calling the establishment can be challenging using their automated systems. Too many steps to follow before you can speak to a live person. The tables are routinely cleaned, turned, prepared and ready. YOU WAIT--before you're seated. This is a popular place for their cultural culinary traditions of foods, beverages and desserts. A lot of "big parties" and social gatherings. It's a lonely place to "eat alone" but personally, I thrive in my loneliness. Sometimes I may not be greeted in the first-instance when I approach the reception, a place where food is orders, delivered and items charged (to-go and delivery pickup) I recommend when service personnel are engaged in conversation with fellow patrons, employees or customers on the phone---that in the "first-instance" you make "eye-contact" with someone waiting for service--Please stop whatever you are doing OR simply raise a hand gesture to acknowledge the person and or designate other members of the staff to assist and facilitate their service. Often business establishments lose their sense of organization when business is busy. Customers should not determine how your business flows. Businesses must learn how to manage their customers just like their employees. The restaurant is always clean and bathrooms are maintained and well stocked and operated. Part II: Customer Satisfaction (what happens after) I have dined in-house and placed food orders to-go. I enjoy the garlic rice, fried chicken and other vegetables and dessert dishes. I recommend Max's for big parties and social occasions. Buyer Beware and Enjoy. * Customers too have a responsibility to manage their own expectations, experiences and expenses.

Very busy place around lunch time, especially on weekends. No reservations for parties smaller than…read more10. We had about a 20 minute wait for a table of six. Valet parking only inside their lot, $5. But you can park for free across the street in the Galaria structure if you don't mind walking a bit. Food was good. Service was good. It was good. Not a fan of valet parking but it worked out. Enjoy!