Originally located inside the now-defunct Orange Mall, this Filipino turo-turo (point and choose premade dishes) best functions for catering with prices that are reasonable considering the variety of choices on their menu. It's best to call ahead for catering at least two days in advance although they have a quick turn-around for last minute requests but be prepared to place your order over the phone with little wiggle room to change your mind and edit (reduce/swap) the order although they are more than happy to add to your order once made. The restaurant itself is clean but small with a handful of tables and is tucked in-between a plaza shared with ramen and Mediterranean choices with decent amount of parking. Lumpia Shanghai or small fried pork-stuffed egg rolls are always a hit at parties, and their pancit canton-bihon is packed with protein and veggies. Their bbq pork sticks are now $3.75 each as of Thanksgiving 2025. read more

Fil-Am BBQ Grill - Lumpia (fried pork egg rolls 100pcs. half tray) and pancit (glass and egg noodles) - Filipino Near Me - Orange, California

I'd like to recommend this place because the food is good and tastes like home-cooked meals--simple and filling. Not everything, but most of the dishes are great. I especially like their pork BBQ, liempo, sinigang, bistek, pancit, Pampanga-style caldereta, halo-halo, siomai, and lechon kawali. What I don't like, sometimes (not always), is when they make the pinakbet and the vegetables are sliced a little bigger than usual, like it was rushed. Also, the younger lady who serves can be inconsistent with prices or tends to upsell. If you find the grandma a little grumpy or rude, don't take it personally. It's not you--it's her. But don't let it ruin your day. She's actually nicer than someone who overcharges. Btw, it is clean. read more

There are no legitimate good Filipino restaurants in OC. Visited here months ago and it was gross where I had to mostly toss it away. The lady is nice but the food is the opposite. Lukewarm dishes; I'd suggest a better warming system or made to order type of restaurant. I ordered the longanisa sausage, beef stew and lumpias. The longanisa was a size of a baseball but not tasty at all. 2 bites and I gave up. Next the stew was mostly fat and hardly any meat. Lumpias were tiny as hell, 1 inch long. I had mine to go. Their AC was wonky or didn't exist. It was hot and I wanted to leave. Absolutely awful Filipino food. Once you taste it, you can tell there wasn't any passion. read more

We ate here for late lunch and the food wasn't really that good. Ordered the Tortang talong,adobong sitaw and pancit,dinuguan,sinigang but didn't really enjoy it . read more

I pulled up to order some lumpia to-go for my work and to support the local community but ended up ordering more than expected because I was equally hungry and reminiscent of my childhood. It had a fairly simple set up of a few tables with the food warmed up and ready to be served at the front. You walk up to the counter and just let them know what you want cafeteria style. They don't really have a menu listing everything they serve, nor did they have labels on the glass so you know what to ask for. You just point and they put it in a container. You also seat yourself, but there were only a couple people there aside from me so there was no issue finding a seat. Their water can be found sitting in the front that you serve yourself through an open pot into a small cup. A little questionable as it's not covered or dispensed through a machine, it's just sitting there in an open area. But I'm still alive and healthy while writing this review so no issues there. After ordering the 40 lumpias to go, the lady at the front repeated it with wide-eyed emphasis and told me I'd have to wait. Of course I'd wait, lola! I'd wait all day for lumpia! This is also one of the reasons I ended up ordering for dine-in as well. In addition to the lumpia, I ordered pancit and what I believe to be ginataang baboy. Pancit consists of glass noodles with a mixture of veggies and chicken. It was a bit greasier than I expected, but tasted good. Ginataang baboy is pork stew that is cooked with coconut milk. The cream was rich and incredibly heavy, I would describe as one of the foods you can probably only have once in a while. They also served my dishes with a side of sinigang, and sinigang has always been good to me regardless of the restaurant. While it doesn't quite take the #1 spot on my list of Filipino restaurants, it's a place that I see myself coming back to consistently just to experience my childhood again through a bite, a munch, a slurp, or a sip. read more

Fil-Am BBQ Grill - Left to right: Sinigang, ginataang baboy, pancit. - Filipino Near Me - Orange, California

Best Pinoy food in OC. The best Kare Kare Thursdays and Saturdays. Everything is great! Can't beat kapangpangan cooking! You need to check them out. Closed on Monday's. read more

On way to Disneyland and family was feeling like some pinoy food and this popped up. Located in a strip mall and had a good selection for combo plates. Went with the pork adobo, bistec, diniguan and pork bbq stick. Also had a side of chicken lumpia. The owner was very nice and helpful and place was filled with locals. All the food was good but I think I'd ask for pork lumpia next time if they have it. I didn't know I ordered chicken lumpia and I prefer the pork one much better. Would I come back? Yes I would. It took care of our pinoy cravings and gave me some energy for a long day at Disneyland. read more

Fil-Am BBQ Grill - Filipino Near Me - Orange, California

This place stay CLOSE it's 5:49pm Tuesday everytime I drive all the way here don't waste your time coming..!! I'd give 0 stars if I can might aswell drive to Kapit Bahay!! Mondays Tuesday -Fridays they're always close!! The lady looks rude too telling me to leave every single time I come with my daughter! read more

I'm so happy I found them! They're the same folks who use to be at the Orange mall. But since that place closed down, I wondered where they went! In my opinion, this location was way better for them so it worked out!!! It was my first time visiting this location but I've known about their yummy food and great service for over 10 years! Having their food again truly reminds me of being with family and having a home cooked meal. The place is in a great location with ample parking and lots of options. It's a quick service style (turo turo in Tagalog) so you just point to what you want. I can't wait to go back and try more items! read more

Fil-Am BBQ Grill - quick service options - Filipino Near Me - Orange, California

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Old lady was rude. She turned away customers who were not Filipino. Prices are inconsistent.

This is a decent Filipino food place. It was hard to know what you're getting since the food was displayed without any labels. Kind of just got whatever looked interesting. * Grilled Pork BBQ 4/5 - Sweet and savory with a nice honey BBQ glaze. A little too sweet rather than savory. * Marinated Pork Belly? 4.5/5 - Not sure what this is actually called. Tasted like pork belly marinated in different spices. Tender with a good flavor. * Savory and Sour Beef Stew (Sinigang?) 2/5 - Generous amount of beef and onions, but very sour. * Turon (Banana Lumpia) 4/5 - Banana and Jackfruit lumpia deep fried and covered in a layer of brown sugar. The brown sugar layer was a bit bitter, maybe due to being overcooked. Regardless, this was a unique dish that I strangely enjoyed. read more

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My first time at this place was... eh, it was okay -- I figured I'd give it a second chance. So on my second visit, I was actually excited to see they opened early at 10 AM -- the "Open" sign was lit and the "Welcome In" sign was up. But when I got there, the doors were locked. I waited until 10:22, still nothing. Then a lady inside rudely waved me away and looked annoyed that I was even waiting. That was enough for me -- I left and won't be coming back. There are definitely better Filipino food spots out there, trust me. read more

I was heading to St. Joe's when I spotted a sign just before turning onto Main. I wasn't sure if it was a Filipino restaurant, but my curiosity got the best of me. After my appointment, I made a beeline to the parking lot and there it was - FIL-AM BBQ GRILL! I couldn't wait to check it out! *grinning like a kid about to enter a candy store* The food looked fresh, as the trays had just been laid out. I tried the menudo and also gave the dinuguan a shot. The food was good and definitely satisfied my curiosity, but if I'm being honest, it wasn't anything that stood out in a way I'd rave about. Maybe it's a regional thing? As a Fil-Am, "Pinoy Food for me is Layf," but I understand that each region in the Philippines puts its own twist on classic dishes. Take adobo, for example--what we think of as "just adobo" in the U.S. can vary greatly across provinces, even though the base ingredients are the same. So, I'm guessing Fil-Am BBQ Grill's offerings may be influenced by a neighboring province in Luzon. The staff were incredibly friendly and warm, which I really appreciated. In California, where great customer service can sometimes be hard to come by, it's always refreshing to find a place with such a welcoming team. The restaurant itself isn't very large, but it's clean and well-lit, which I always appreciate. I'm picky about the ambiance, and good lighting and cleanliness really set the tone for a positive experience. All in all, Fil-Am BBQ Grill is a solid spot. Great staff, clean, and a welcoming atmosphere! read more

The flavors were perfectly balanced, and the ingredients tasted incredibly fresh. The owners are very nice and attentive. All in all the experience is great. It feels like home. read more

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Just a note that a two-item combo will set you back $17. Taking advantage of that tariff economy ;p Food was ok. Hard to get past the saltiness. Blood pressure through the roof yikes read more

Why does there Yelp say they are open at 10am but don't serve food until 11am? I called and asked what time they open "we open at 10am but we're still cooking. Come back at 11am. So change your hours of operation on yelp to open at 11am, not 10am. Don't waste peoples' time driving all the way over there for nothing! I was so excited to try this but now I have to go to work so I won't be trying this place today. read more

At best it's just ok. I ordered a combo with Kare Kare and they didn't even give me 1 piece of meat. It was just string beans, eggplant, and tripe. No meat. 2nd choice of the combo was sinigang na baboy and it does have good flavor, but again not a lot of meat. So at best 3 stars, but it's more like 2 stars for the quality and content. I wish I took a picture to show you guys this poor quality read more

Walked in at 5:10 when they close at 6. Lady at the register didn't even look up from her binder work. We said "hello!" No response. We saw only two kabobs on the counter so as I was about to ask if they had more, when she interrupted me and angrily said, "no chicken kabobs only pork kitchen closed" I just responded "okay" and then we left. Almost wanted to confront her but she seemed miserable enough. I would not recommend giving this place your money, clearly they don't want it ‍ worst customer service I've ever experienced. read more

I wanted to try a new restaurant, seen this spot at the village before it moved here i guess, i have filipino friends that introduced me to filipino food and i love it, but when i got there with only one family eating, the lady seemed bothered that i was there, i asked how does ordering work because they had food, and all i got was just a look, not even a hey what can i get you, so i asked about the lumpias, and she looked at me like if i was disrespecting, tbh she was so rude, there was a filipino man behind me, and when he ordered her whole behavior and attitude change, so not so much for hospitality, i wouldnt come bacj here even if they offered me free food, the spot is clean, but the attitude just make it unpleasant to come back. The family sitting was hispanic they even said thankyou and that the food was great, to the lady when they left and she did not even said anything, so idk if this lady just doesnt like other people eating there or what. Anyways i do recommend, better food everywhere else. read more

Being the only Filipino restaurant in Orange, this was quite disappointing. Unwelcoming mother and son, food is a bit on the saltier side and prices are too high for the quality. Also, do not count on the hours posted... they open and close as they like. Hoping a better establishment opens soon! read more

Longanisa, chicken and pork bbq, lumpia are great. They have home made ice cream!. Friendly daughter and mom team. Great to try. read more

Amazing lumpia! Im excited to go back and try more of their food. Also, they very nice and caring for each customer they served. Great place

I'm not sure what happened. I got here at 10:30 a.m. and their sign says they are open. Online. Says they are open as well. But nobody is here. The door is locked. There is food waiting out in the buffet trays. But nobody comes to the door! How do businesses stay in business when they State they are open but the door is locked?! This is too bad! read more

It's all true, all the 1 star reviews. and I got diarrhea after I ate the food. I should've listened to my gut instincts when I felt the food looked like it was sitting out too long. Also regarding the lady server, I'm surprised she works there still because she really seems to not like people or life tbh. read more

Filipino food in orange? Yesssss!!!! We love how close to home this is without actually having to go home to my parents house for Filipino food. read more

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I was there at 10 and they were not open yet. I called and she told me to come back at 11 because nothing was ready. I decided to go somewhere else. read more

This is my first time here at the new location. I used to go to the other location when they used to be at the mall. Before, they actually gave bigger portions. I understand that everything is so expensive now so I don't mind paying a little bit more. I paid close to $21.00 for a combo 2 entree with soup & rice and a pork barbeque stick. The portions were so stingy! I don't know if I should return or not since this is the closest Filipino restaurant to my work. Maybe, if I have my Filipino food cravings, I will. read more

The chicken/pork skewers are good. The gentleman at the counter was nice to offer to add beef stew gravy to my rice Nice location & friendly people. So far so good read more

Soo bomb trust me!!! A must in orange county! Friendly staff taste like home in the Philippines read more

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I ordered food that contains eggplant. Actually, I like vegetable but this restaurant don't have vegetables and this is the only dish that has vegetable. I noticed the food has too much oil in it and a little salty. This is the only thing that I have concern about but the kare-kare taste good, but only few vegetables. I don't think this restaurant loves vegetables-majority are meat. So far the ambience is good and the service is just right. read more

the food is very tasty characteristic of kapangpangan cooking! and large servings too. the owner was so entertaining and kept us entertained while we ate. very clean place as well. I will definitely go back for more! read more

Food was great, view was awesome and service was okay. However, when I made reservation online I indicated it was a special dinner for my husband's 65th birthday but no mention of celebration or even asked if we were celebrating a special occasion. That was disappointing for a good restaurant. read more

We went in Sunday at 1p. There was a pretty long line. I was craving sinigang. It's really good. Everything was tasty and the service was good. HUGE portions! Will definitely be back. read more

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The customer service was the best and the food was amazing!!! I will definitely come back here every time I crave Filipino food;) also, the place is clean. read more

I called and asked if they were open. When I went, they obviously looked like they were just eating with their family and the door was locked. They completely ignored me. I called back and said they were open and asked why the doors locked and she hung up the phone. This is literally the worst restaurant experience I think I've ever encountered in Southern California. There is Dvine and Ramen Mura in the same parking lot. Go there instead. read more

Best staff and great food. My family loves coming here for a taste of home and to pay a visit to the owners! We've been coming here since they were in the Orange Mall. read more

Was fortunate enough to try Aling Lucing's Sisig version (supposedly the best) located in Pampanga, Philippines in 2022. I heard of Fil-Am located in Southern California serving Sisig tasting closest to Aling Lucing. Got there on a Saturday and found out better priced combo meals for Sisig was only served every Saturday. But I was on a mission. So I opted for the $25 larger positioning (good for potluck). Wow! It sure was very good and tasted like Aling Lucing's. Also tried their Pancit and Pork Sinigang. Both were cooked very well. I'll surely be back to get meals and potluck dishes here. Thanks Fil-Am! read more

Fil-Am BBQ Grill - Turo-Turo Facade - Filipino Near Me - Orange, California

A great place to find authentic filipino dishes! The service was great and the owners are very kind. Even the ube ice cream is homemade in-house! It was the best ube ice cream I've ever had. Will be coming back. read more

Perfect foods Pinoy best I love eating especially beef steak and Sinigang pork ribs And chicken adobo read more

They have a nice variety of Filipino dishes. The entree options change everyday. Each of them are yummy.