The best part about restaurants is when culture and community are together under one roof. When you come to Dollar Hits, that is exactly what you're going to experience. Dollar Hits is a street food-style restaurant located in Historic Filipinotown at the corner of West Temple and Carondelet St. Since they're in a small strip mall, it's either going to be street parking unless you're lucky and find a spot inside. The food here is authentic and the fun part is that whatever skewer you decide to order, you're going to be grilling it yourself. Theres plenty of chairs and tables outside to eat and hang out. Each time I come by, it's always a good time and the staff here make you feel at home. If you haven't been recently or at all, you're missing out on what makes Filipino culture so fun. read more

Dollar Hits - Storefront - Filipino Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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TL;DR: Welcoming atmosphere, friendly staff, and a fun interactive dining experience. It can feel chaotic at first with the crowds and grills, but the food and hospitality make it well worth visiting. -------- Full review: This place has both the welcoming atmosphere and good food that many people look for. At first, the experience can feel a little overwhelming with the open grills, karaoke playing in the background, and the lines of people waiting to grab food. However, I would absolutely say it is worth the wait. The tables turn over fairly quickly, so it does not take long before seats start opening up. Even while waiting in line, one of the workers running the karaoke setup stood outside greeting guests and striking up conversations by asking questions like, "Where are you traveling from?" and "Is this your first time visiting us?" She had such a great personality that it genuinely made my family's experience even more enjoyable. Once you get inside, you grab a tray and start picking out whichever skewers and sticks you want to eat. After paying, you head outside to the grill area where you warm up and char the BBQ skewers yourself. One small thing to keep in mind is paying attention to which direction the smoke is blowing so you do not accidentally end up standing directly in it. The food tasted great once everything was grilled and ready to eat. I would also highly recommend getting some vinegar on the side since the acidity complements the meats really well. Overall, if you are looking for a family-oriented place that makes people feel welcomed regardless of where they come from, I would highly recommend stopping by to experience their hospitality. read more

Dollar Hits - Filipino Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Nice place with authentic Filipino food. It's a quick in and out. I came on a Sunday right when they opened. There was a line but it went by quick. This was my first time, so I just copied what everyone else was doing. You simply pick out your food on a stick, buy drinks or other things, and then put your sticks on the grill to cook. A lot of what they had reminded me of my childhood. Just like I remembered it. They have a huge variety of drinks, food, and snacks to choose from. You sit and eat outside with Filipino music blasting. I love it. There's plenty of seating for the family. The service was great. I want to come back and try other yummy options. read more

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Wow, I love this place. It's the most authentic Filipino street food spot you can get. From the food to the ambiance, this place brings you to the Philippines. It's basically heaven if you're Filipino like me, and if you're not Filipino, it's a great way to try yummy authentic street food! It's self service where you go in line to pick your skewers, pay, then grill them to your liking outside. Each skewer is about $2 each. It's a really popular place so there's likely a longish wait but it's totally worth it. The bbq sauce they add at checkout was sweet and yummy, I would recommend adding it to everything. After grilling, the skewers were delicious and exactly what I wanted. Not only do they sell skewers but almost everything I could think of: mango with bagoong, fruit salad, buko pandan, turon, carioca, gulaman, fish ball (the ones you would get from the street cart in the PH), and a lot more! The service is also amazing. Waiting in line and eating outside, their social media manager goes around talking to people on a mic and making sure everyone is having a good time. At checkout, they are happy to help you and grab anything you need. They also have people outside monitoring the grill and stepping in if you need help or the stick accidentally catches on fire. Just the feeling of sitting outside surrounded by Filipinos and Filipino food lovers and eating food from our childhood, just made me and my group feel so nice. We left repeating "Wow, I love being Filipino." This is definitely a destination spot for those who love Filipino street food. I would 200% recommend going here. read more

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I really enjoy Filipino street food. Done right, you not only get some of their traditional flavors but you get to try some delicacies you can't find outside of the Philippines. It was packed that evening. We stayed for at least two hours, taking in the experience. Visiting you want to try your traditional proteins, chicken, pork and barbecue chicken. If you're feeling adventurous try the dried squid, chicken skin, pork isaw, pork skin and beef liver. Some of my favorites would include the vegetable ukay, kewk kwek and had I known I would've had their Balut just because! This will be another spot I'd come to visit again when I'm in LA. The outdoor seating is lively, patrons are enjoy Ming their skewers, the smell of barbecue is in the air. What's not to love?! read more

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Got some lunch here today. This is my first experience here. I was lucky to find a parking spot just before the lunch time rush. It was moderately busy with to go orders and to eat there in the small outside eating area. This more like Filipino street food kind of vibe. Employees were friendly. The food in the trays were not labeled on what it was nor the prices. It was a bit confusing for me. The two pork and one chicken skewers looked like a good portion, but not as flavorful and tender for me. The pancit was good. My final bill to go order was $32.00. This was for three meat skewers, pancit and a small order of pork. Too expensive. Rating: 2 1/2 stars read more

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First time here after seeing people rave about this place from Instagram. My parents and I came up from San Diego to do some errands nearby and realized Dollar Hits was about 5-10 minutes away -- of course I had to go! I said.. tara na! I was primarily interested in eating isaw & other street foods but came to find out, they begin cooking that at 4pm and my parents were there at 1pm so we just ended up ordering the following: 1. Kare-Kare (10/10) 2. Chicken BBQ Skewer 4 piece (6/10) 3. Pancit Palabok Bowl (4/10) 4. Pork Sinigang (7/10) 5. Karioka (10/10) 6. Halo-Halo (9/10) Reasons behind my ratings: I rated the kare-kare 10/10 since it was packed with flavor, the veggies were not soggy, great consistency and the bagoong was sweet with a hint of spice and the usual salty bite. Perfection! The chicken bbq was a good portion, but lacked flavor and was a bit dry imo. Pancit Palabok was the worst I have ever ate in my life! I love palabok but not theirs. The intro flavor was sweet and the end flavor after chewing tasted like they cooked it days ago and wasn't fresh. HARD PASS. I do not recommend. Pork Sinigang - serving size was small, flavor was okay.... just wish they served a bit more so the value would be worth it. Karioka dessert - best I've ever had (from a restaurant) it was perfectly crunchy on the outside and perfectly chewy inside and best of all - it wasn't too sweet!!! :) Halo-halo, it was great - def can share amongst 3 people. I just thought it was a bit TOO sweet. As far as ambiance - it felt very home-y inside. Nothing fancy, but just right. They have sodas, water, juices and more as drink options. The music was pleasant! And the staff was nice. Would I drive here from San Diego just for their food? Prob not... only if I had errands I'm doing in the area and craving Pinoy food. All in all - it's a solid restaurant. Parking can be tight -- street parking is available, however you pay have to pay a fee. read more

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Dollar Hits is an LA institution and a must-visit if you're craving isaw. The food is affordable, flavorful, and consistently satisfying. There's plenty of seating, whether you're dining solo or coming with a group of friends. The lively atmosphere and freshly grilled skewers make it a great spot for a casual meal. Just one fair warning: you'll probably leave smelling like barbecue--but that's part of the experience! read more

If you haven't tried Filipino food I definitely recommend this place. It's a great way to try new food on a skewer. The atmosphere is fantastic. Everyone is friendly and nice and there's a lady who speaks on the microphone. She interacts with all the guests. I think that's pretty cool. read more

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SO GOOD! Came here on a sunday night and it was very busy. Buy skewers and other foods inside and grill yourself outside. Street parking read more

Dollar Hits - Filipino Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Wanna feel like you're in Asia with the street food? This is the right spot to come. Parking down the street is your best bet! Get yourself in line to pick out whatever your heart desires for those pre cooked meat skewers. Different types of skewers and desserts/fruits and drinks inside and pay. Once done paying, go outside and spilt up. One person finds a table/ seats and the other find an open grill and start grilling! Fun date night. Cooking and chilling outside. The smokes of the food hitting your way. It could get crowded so it might take a while to get your food to get warmed up and grilled. Bring your own wet wipes and be ready to grub. You can also buy skewers and bring it home to grill during the morning. The grills are set out in the afternoon/evenings only. read more

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I tried Dollar Hits for the first time and loved it! There's a large variety of skewers to choose from. All the meat is already cooked, so all you need to do is put them on the grill to warm them up. My personal favorite skewers were the longanisa and pork. You must say "Yes" when they ask if you want sauce on the skewers; it adds another kick of flavor. The experience is self service. You pick your skewers and grill them yourself. I enjoyed the ambiance of Filipino music playing and you can tell everyone is having a good time. read more

Dollar Hits - Pork Isaw, Longganisa, Pork BBQ, Chicken BBQ - Filipino Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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I found this place after our fun visit at the Universal Studios in LA! I was searching online for an authentic Filipino food in the area and as soon as I saw they are serving street foods, I just knew it's gotta be good and ever since this place has become our last stop before heading home. I said " last stop " it's because they do not serve the " Isawan " ( street foods like the intestines, chicken feet, chicken livers, chicken and pork bbq's, squid and etc. on a stick ) not till 5pm and that is the best fun part of coming here! It is when you grill your own food in their grilling area using an old school Filipino traditional grills using charcoal which makes the bbq taste so much better. The best isawan in LA! Aside of all the street foods on the stick, they also serve many other dishes including dried fish and balut! They also have my favorite mangoes and many other different choices of desserts and snacks to choose from! They always play karaoke Filipino old songs in the background which brings you back in time, making it feel like you're back in your hometown! It's a self service so you grab your own tray, pick the food you like, fall in line and pay and there you go, you're ready to cook your own food on the grill and enjoy! They are all very friendly, nice and it always feels back home! FYI: They don't open on Mondays! read more

The best part of this place is being outside while enjoying grilling your meat choices. I love how everyone is together outside enjoying the moment. When you go inside, they have different varieties of skewers to choose from and their drinks... ugh... soooo delicious... every time I go, everyone is so nice.. The owner even starts singing at times.. I find it super cute... they also have regular philipino food and lots of yummy deserts... highly recommend giving it a try read more

It don't get more Filipino than this. lol Filipino street food in LA? Pull up. Haha it's always busy on the weekends! I used to come here when they first started from the house to the food truck! These guys came a long way! They have grills outside so u can experience Filipino street food as if u were in the pinas. I've never been but I'm guessing it's the same lol GO GET U SUMMM DOLLAR HITS! read more

Dollar Hits - Filipino Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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On a cold Wednesday afternoon, my partner and I had some time to kill before meeting some friends in ktown. We decided to check out dollar hits for some Filipino skewers and it was an awesome experience. When you enter you see a huge selection of various skewers that you choose and then you pay for them before heading outside to the little grills. Then it is up to you to grill everything to your liking. The food wasn't amazing, but the vibes were. The food was definitely good, but it was very easy to burn your skewers so it can be very fun standing around flipping your skewers. Everyone there is also so friendly and there is a strong sense of community as everyone is cooking together. I loved this experience and if I could I would frequent this place often. read more

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In the mood for cheap, tasty Pinoy Street Food? Dollar Hits is the place. Rolled up to the small Temple Plaza for some late night eats (they close at 11pm). Was immediately hit with grilling smokiness and karaoke in progress. The small shop has snacks, drinks, and of course skewers for purchase. Skewers priced her piece (from Pork or Chicken BBQ, fish cake, to calamari). Chicharon Bulaklak price by weight (they will flash fry for you at the counter). Pay for your items at the register and step out to a grill to cook your skewers. All of the staff we encountered were extremely friendly, felt like we were at a family party. Food, service, and vibes 10/10. I can't even explain how happy we were with our food choice for the evening *insert happy wiggle here haha read more

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Excellent ambiance and food. Top service from the parking guy to the servers and cashier. Love the food and Filipino vibe. 8-17-2025 read more

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In the mood for cheap, tasty Pinoy street food? Dollar Hits delivers. Rolled up to the small Temple Plaza for some late-night eats (they're open till 11pm), and the moment we stepped out of the car, we were hit with the unmistakable smell of smoke from the grill and the sound of karaoke echoing through the lot. Immediate yes. The vibe here is authentically Filipino--small shop, big energy. Inside, you'll find snacks, drinks, and a wall full of skewers to choose from: pork and chicken BBQ, fish cake, hot dogs, isaw, calamari, and more. Everything's priced per stick, so you can build your own feast without breaking the bank. We also grabbed Chicharon Bulaklak, which they price by weight and flash fry on the spot. Crispy, savory perfection. Once you pay at the register, you take your skewers outside to the open grill and cook them yourself. Honestly, that's half the fun. There's something really satisfying about being hands-on with your food, especially when the flavors are this on point. The staff? Super friendly. Like, family-party, grab-a-plate, sing-a-song friendly. You can tell this place is built on community and good vibes. Food, service, ambience--10/10 across the board. We left full, happy, and already planning our next visit. Insert happy wiggle here haha Tips: - Bring cash (they do take card, but some things are just easier with bills). - Don't dress fancy--you'll be standing by a smoky grill. - Hit it late for full karaoke energy. - Grab napkins and maybe a cold drink... it's messy in the best way. read more

Dollar Hits - Filipino Near Me - Los Angeles, California

SKEWERS ONLY AVAILABLE AFTER 4pm!!! Don't make the same mistake we did & save yourself the trip! **insert sad emoji pic** 3 stars because Dollar Hits looks legit when it comes to authentic Filipino cuisine. I passed on the opportunity to try any of the dishes because: 1) I specifically came here to try the bbq skewers 2) they sold out of the garlic rice and the pancit was obviously sitting out for DAYS- noodles were extremely dry and unappetizing. Hopefully I'll be able to make it back to Dollar Hits and get what I originally came here to try... read more

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Hidden charges!!! Always take a look of your receipt and always count your items of purchases.... It happens to me couples of times... Totally rip off and taking advantage of our fellow kababayan.. read more

Very unique cafeteria-style Filipino BBQ spot! It is very small with limited seating and not much parking Once inside, grab a foam tray, stand in line, get the skewers, and then pay! Each skewer costs $1.50 and there is a good variety - beef intestines, beef liver, pork intestine, pork blood, pork ears, chicken feet, chicken skin, chicken head, etc. Super cheap and so delicious! Everything was so fresh and it was hard not to get a skewer of everything! There is a charcoal BBQ grill outside so you can grill your skewers! Would definitely recommend and return read more

Dollar Hits - So good - Filipino Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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We saw this place from a famous YouTube food connoisseur that visited here. And made sure to add it to our places to visit spots the next time when in the area. Well today was that day. It's just as it was as we were shown on television. And still has a great low low price of $1.50 per skewer. We had arrived at 330pm but was unable informed they did not open until 4pm. So we hung around their establishment until door were unlocked. They had their guests lined up and ready to partake even before opening. We felt this was a unique way to get a small taste of authentic Filipino food before ever visiting the Philippines. The guy that rung us up was nice and informed us of what sauces to use with our choices that we picked. One sauce was more of a vinegar as the other was a little bit more sweet. Parking here was a get in where you can fit in situation as some people were also double parking.,due to them sharing a lot with a market.,you can order party trays and also order & cook your food to go.,So if you are looking for a little bit of a difference eating experience. I can I say I would recommend here as a neat little spot to do so. read more

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I honestly don't understand how this place gets the hype. We've tried countless BBQ spots in the Philippines, and this one is easily the worst in terms of flavor--no comparison. Being in Downtown LA, we expected a lot more, especially given the price point and the reputation. Out of frustration and curiosity, we walked over to Lutong Bahay right next door--and it completely saved the night. The food was flavorful, comforting, and actually felt like authentic Filipino cooking. The difference was night and day. read more

A super awesome concept to have in Los Angeles. The culture and good vibes here are overflowing. Everyone is smiling amidst the smoke and having a good time. As you pick out what you wanna eat, pay, and get to the grill, you feel a certain kinship with those next to you also grilling in anticipation. As you sit down and eat, the owner comes out with her karaoke mic and asks patrons where they come from. When someone mentions Daly City, she gets really excited. The plastic chair under you squeaks, and the lumpia hits. This is fantastic. read more

First time trying Dollar Hits. This place was packed!!! It's a cool concept where every skewer is $1.50, and you must cook your own skewer over a community grill. Fighting for grill space isn't much of a concern as it may appear. The charcoal grills make this experience well worth. I loved the chicken skewers. They also had a few desserts and drinks - the Turon was fantastic. There can be a long wait, but it's very worth! There is only one restroom but it's clean. Parking is a bit tough, but there is a parking attendant who is great at making the most out of the small lot! There is a small fee to pay with credit card, so come prepared with cash. I'll be back again! read more

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A HIDDEN GEM WITH DELICIOUS FOOD AND AN AMAZING ATMOSPHERE. A UNIQUE AND FUN EXPERIENCE! PROS----- Food: If you like KBBQ and Japanese yakitori, you will love this Filipino version. All types of meats, seafood, vegetable skewer options that you can go outside to bbq on an open coal flame. Atmosphere: The vibe is energetic, fun and relaxed. Felt like a summer family bbq. They provide everything needed to enjoy your food Service: The service was quick and friendly, even if there was a lot of people. read more

I've been wanting to check this place out and we were just in LA today at the perfect time! Party starts at 4p! Skewers were $1.50 and there's a variety of street food items to choose from. We had some chicken bbq, adidas (chicken feet), chicken skin, kekiam, fish balls, and longanisa! What a great experience to see different folks, not just Filipinos, come here and see what this place is about! Aaahmazing... def brought back some memories read more

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My family and I like visiting this place when we are in the area. I also like coming here with friends. It can be fun grilling and talking to people. There are great prices, great selections, friendly workers! This location has the grills outside where you can cook your food. Prices are affordable depending on your selection. If you don't want to cook your own food but want the affordable prices and selections, visit the other locations like in West Covina. read more

Dollar Hits - Outside grill - Filipino Near Me - Los Angeles, California

the food is great; however, at this location, you have to cook it yourselves, which isn't really a big deal. the workers here are nice and are wonderful to talk to every time we come, and we're always greeted with warm welcomes. it's also pet friendly, so that's a huge plus. i will say though that coming here on a weekday (except friday) is so much more worth it compared to going on the weekends because it gets really hard to find seating, parking, and a place to cook your barbeque. everytime we decide to eat here, we usually do it on a weekday!! on top of that, if you're sensitive to sound, they put a gigantic speaker right next to the door, and if you're waiting in like right next to it, it gets pretty irritating because of the music blasting and some people just screaming into the mic. overall, really good place though!! just wish they find a different place to put the speaker to be more considerate of the people waiting in line. read more

Dollar Hits - Filipino Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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My favorite delicious cheap eat in LA, Dollar Hits never misses. I came around the evening for skewers, I love the variety they have. Everyone grills outside and it's such a casual communal space in the parking lot. My friend and I loved trying the various meats and joining the staff in karaoke at night. So fun, so much delicious food, and the party never ends! read more

finally tried this popular filipino street food in LA. The food is so authentic and legit, tastes like filipino. Always crave for this type of food back home, will definitely come back and try their other street food. So far my favorites are the pork intestines, chicken skin, bbq and hotdog is good also. I just dont want doing the cooking. Hoping they will have someone do it for you so you dont smell afterwards. Overall still good and worth a try! Will always come back for more read more

Dollar Hits - Filipino Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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I loveeeee Dollar Hits, I found out about this place in 2019 and would come with my friends from the Pasadena area over here just to have some authentic skewers. I always recommend it to people and the food is good and reasonably priced for the experience and what you get. There's always a woman singing and she asks people in line where they're from, it totally makes the place alive. It's a treat to eat at dollar hits. read more

Dollar Hits - Quail Egg, taho, and multiple other skewers - Filipino Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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My sis in law raved about this place and so we went to check it out. They didn't come with us this day, so we texted them our pictures and they ended up coming here an hour after we left lol. My hubby was in heaven, filling up his tray with what felt like some of everything. There were a bunch of tables and chairs outside. And also a grill to heat up the food. Lots of snacks and some desserts in the fridge too. The Filipino town sign is also a 2 minute drive nearby and so we went there afterwards. Next door there is a store where I bought my son a jacket with the Philippines flag logo. read more

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I always heard about this spot from friends but never got to finally take a trip here until recently! My family enjoyed the experience of choosing the desired skewers and then going outside to grill at one of the two grill stations. It's definitely worth to note that the skewers are pre-cooked and the grilling outside is mainly for the experience and tovget to that desired heat / cooked level. I enjoyed seeing the variety of skewers and the hot foods displayed looked absolutely delicious and had me hungry!! The community feel was very nice and a lady was very upbeat and thanking everyone for coming continuously with a microphone attached to a boom box speaker. My parents reminisced and enjoyed savoring the different skewers. I don't know any other Filipino street food spot like this so I gotta give it 5 stars for the experience! Just gotta note that if the weather is tough, it may be hard to have the best experience so thankfully it was a cool night! read more

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Super cool Filipino outdoor grill spot where you line up to buy some meats on skewers and you grill them outside in the parking lot. It's a fun and festive family atmosphere complete with karaoke singing aunties, plenty of Filipino meats and treats, and finish it off with some Filipino sweets. Tried a little bit of everything and I'm sure I triggered a bit of gout, but I came and enjoyed the Filipino BBQ experience! read more

Dollar Hits - Outdoor seating - Filipino Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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It's been a while but glad this place came up in my memory! Its more popular now thanks to social media but the sticks are still good and prices are reason considering inflation. Wish I could go more often:) read more

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Fun times with our 'barkada', especially for those (me!) that hadn't tried this dining experience before in Historic Filipinotown (HiFi) in Los Angeles. It's one of the best places to control what and how much you eat, and a must if you love street food prepared over a charcoal open flame. Dollar Hits started as a food truck in 2013, since expanding to 2 brick/mortar locations (this one in HiFi and the other in West Covina). It's a great name, stressing it's dollar menu of skewers. On one hand, it's a typical Filipino casual point-point restaurant with the 'usuals' that you can order for lunch (though what remained was dried up and very sad looking). But after 4 pm every night (except Mon), they bring out the charcoal grills in the front parking lot, where you can personally finish different Filipino street (i.e. finger) foods on bamboo skewers on well maintained charcoal grills. There were mounds of pre-skewed sticks, already fully cooked (and cost $1.50 each), but recommended to finish them outside. For certain marinated sticks, they will pour a bit of the sweet soy-based bbq sauce on your plate, allowing you to get that great caramelization over the flame if you wish. The proprietors had been doing this for a long time, so the large quantity of the sticks indicate what they would expect to sell this night....a busy forecasted night. Most of us weren't adventurous eaters, so I didn't have a chance to try any of the beef, pork, chicken offal (liver, kidneys, intestines, blood, ears, feet, skin). The group focused on the bbq (fatty loin): the amounts were kept at a 2 to 3 bite size, equal to a 1/3 of a typical bbq stick sold elsewhere...so very comparable in price, but with a lot more variety and the ability to eat it right off of the grill. The online menu does clearly show the offerings, though they didn't have any kikiam this day (which I had been looking forward to). For me, I sampled the various seafood sticks, including dried squid, fish balls, lobster balls, fish tofu along with the bbq chicken and bbq pork. Everybody got a bowl of steamed white rice, and I also got a bowl of their arroz Caldo (chicken porridge with hard boiled egg) which I really enjoyed...it had been expertly prepared. The ladies got various filipino desserts like halo halo, leche flan, and mais con yelo. Drinks consist of bottled water, soda, and various fruit drinks. No alcohol served here (the one big missing piece to a backyard bbq). They have a small shared parking lot, most of which is used for the charcoal grills and outdoor tables/chairs. They are in the shade during the day. By the time we were leaving around 5 pm, more tables were being set-up, occupying even more of the spaces...finding street parking is a must. Per my wife, it gets a lot more crowded and vibrant, with live music as it gets deeper into the night. And with more people, means more grills, more food, and a lot more smoke. Will definitely smell like backyard bbq once done. read more

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Some of the best Filipino food I've had! The people were really sweet and had a wide selection of food. Sadly I didn't come during their skewer hours (dollar eats) but I just grabbed their combo which was super cheap. The workers helped me pick entrees they thought I'd like and service was quick. There's also an amazing mango drink there that's made fresh and probably the best I've ever had. read more

Dollar Hits - Filipino Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Can't stop thinking about the dried squid!!!! Definitely will be back again. I'll probably have someone else grill for me though lol read more

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