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Just En Joy

4.4 (65 reviews)
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Sophia D.

This review is for their empanadas only! I've tried several empanadas in the Bay Area, from a gas station in Daly City to private sellers I've found on social media! Out of all of them, this empanada was probably my least favorite one. My mother & father in law are from the Philippines and they agreed. These are really stuffed with meat but they were really dry. The egg was also fully cooked, I prefer a soft runny yolk. The ratio was probably 50% meat, 30% mung bean, and 20% papaya. It was just sooo dry, you definitely needed to drench that in vinegar to get through it. The outer shell was really crispy though! + points for being able to order & pick up same day! A lot of places you need to order in advance.

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Vic F.

Solid 4.5 stars. Nice people making hearty silogs. I really enjoyed the amount of tapas I got with my plate, I thought I'd never say I had too much meat on my plate. We originally went for the viral Ilicano Empanadas, those did not disappoint either. They are made to order so you gotta pack your patience, allow about 20 mins from order, it's totally worth it. $7.95 each with a minimum of two per order so bring a friend to share. I cannot say I can finish two and I'm a big eater too. The spiced vinegar served with them cuts the richness of the deep fried goodness. ProTip...make sure you get the bits of picked onions and peppers in the vinegar to add a nice bite to the already delicious empanada. It's a mom and pop shop so don't expect five star decor but it does have a homey touch. It is ALL ABOUT THE FOOD...you can't eat the chairs and tables

Diann U.

If you're craving Ilocano comfort food, Just En Joy in Vallejo is the spot. It's an Ilocano fast-food Filipino place located in the same plaza as Island Pacific, so it's super convenient when you're already in the area. We ordered the bangsilog, papaitan, and their Ilocos empanada -- and everything hit the spot. The papaitan had that bold, legit bitter flavor (the way it should be!), the bangsolog was satisfying, and the empanada had a good amount of filling. Portions were solid and worth it. Staff were friendly and service was fast, which I always appreciate. The place itself is a bit outdated, but honestly it didn't bother us -- we came for the food and it delivered. Definitely coming back when that Ilocano craving kicks in again.

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Kevin A.

Good spot for all day silogs. Even better now that they sell Ilocos empanadas since most of the vendors in the area require preordering. This time ended up getting a pork sisig silog which was good, had the leaner cuts of meat which I like. Staff is friendly and service is pretty quick which is good when you're trying to get in and out for a quick meal. Overall, if you're looking for a spot for Filipino breakfast and Ilocos empanadas without preorder, this is the spot to go. Only other place I know that sells without preordering is across the bridge.

Johanna C.

From the time i learned that they serve goat, i think we have been ordering food here for 2 weeks to taste everything then we got crazier when we learn that they sell empanada! Their caldereta is good but requires more spice but hubby loves it. Their adobo not much, we also ordered their sinampalukan & pinapaitan which are equally good. Love their inasal too but their silog not much. Their empanada is good enough- better than nothing. I still gonna come back here bec this is the food that i started loving 30 years ago! Service is slow though but its worth waiting. They have enough seat for 20-30 pax perhaps

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Hannah F.

Delicious local Ilocano-owned eatery serving up Filipino food with a smile! I ate at Just En Joy with my parents and fiancé for a weekday lunch. My family is Ilocano so when I told my parents about a nearby Ilocano restaurant, they were very excited to try it. Service was very friendly and our food came out pretty quick. They have a lot of yummy options on their menu. Easy to get a seat. There were some other customers dining in and they had a few take out orders too. What we ordered: * Garlic peanuts, $7.99 - a tub of fried peanuts seasoned with garlic. You'll love these if you love peanuts and garlic like I do. * Ilocos empanada, $7.95 - huge, generously stuffed, and crispy! Filled with Vigan longganisa, grated green papaya, munggo, and an egg. Served with vinegar on the side. * Pinapaitan, $14.99 for medium size a la carte - my dad ordered this. He enjoyed it and said it tastes authentic. Bitter and savory with lots of broth. * Kilawin, $30.99 for large size a la carte - my parents and I tried the kilawin and loved it. Lots of goat meat and skin. Mildly spicy with the jalapeños. You can taste the vinegar too. Comes with lemon wedges if you want more acidity. I took home most of the kilawin to use for lunches. It's delicious warm as well as cold. I like to pair it with rice or salad for a more balanced meal. * Tortang talong, $12.99 - large pieces of tortang talong with java rice, and atchara. I didn't get to try it, but my fiancé said it was delicious. * Inasal plate, $12.99 - tender, juicy, perfectly grilled and seasoned chicken quarter with java rice, soy vinegar sauce, and chili oil. This was so delicious and filling. I took home the rice because it was a lot of rice for me, but it reheated well when I ate it a few days later. * Kamsilog, $14.99 - soy sauce calamnsi marinated goat meat with java rice, egg, and atchara. My mom loved it and said it tasted similar to bistek. The goat was tender and well seasoned. Big meal and good value for the price. Note If you pay with card, they have a $0.50 fee. No working bathroom for customers at the moment, but there is a bathroom in the nearby Island Pacific Supermarket. Everything we tried was delicious and I can't wait to come back and try more of their menu!

Ilocos Empanada
Jennifer D.

Came here for the ilocos empanada and I have confirm it is as good as it is hyped up to be. Also ordered the trying talong silos plate and both were delicious. Great food and great service. Coming back here again soon!

Catering menu August 2026

Great place for Ilocano delights. The Kilawin and Shanghai lumpia were delicious. Vegetable lumpia wasn't our favorite but still decent. The staff is very friendly. Will come back again!

Ilocos empanadas

I only went in for the ilocos empanadas and it's a 10/10 for me i did a call in order because i read other reviews that it takes 15-20min for them to make cuz it's made to order. But when i got there i was greeted friendly by the staff very welcoming! And they had my order ready! I can tell from the bag it was just out of the fryer!! So it was super fresh! it was flavorful love the vinegar! ( i wished i asked for more) but overall supper good! It wasn't dry in my opinion I've read that it was dry but in my opinion it was not but I did came in on a weekday and an 1 and half before closing. I loved it for my second time trying ilocos empanadas definitely coming back for more!

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Angel A.

We've been here so many times and love the filipino food especially the isaw which is not readily available everywhere. We regularly goat papaitan, pork sisig or pork bbq. l used to order chicken isaw to them pick up at a Vallejo house few years ago too. Owners are hardworking and friendly. They don't force you on tips when you pay unlike other stores. Highly recommended.

Ilocos empanada
J B.

Service was excellent, the person who took my order was very kind and attentive. Ordering was simple and easy. Best to ask what they have available especially if you come around 4pm. Some dishes may be out by then. Had to get some of those famous empanadas. They were very big and stuffed to the point that one could be a whole meal. They take a bit of time to cook though. They do make it to order so being patient is key, but well worth it. Also tried some of the goat dishes, hard to find some goat dishes that don't have that strong scent or taste on it. But the dishes i ordered were perfect, made me feel like I was at one of my family bbq's when I was younger. Just needed a beer to wash it all down and an uncle telling me to try more. Good spot, will have to come back to try other dishes. This time I'll come earlier.

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Mike P.

If you want good Filipino food and a decent price, then this is the place. It's in a very non-descriptive area of Vallejo, but you are coming here for a specific reason. Service was quick and you can smell the food as soon as you walk in. Menu is very simple and got the Bansilog. Food was fresh and delicious (IMO). Also tried some of the skewer meats, and was also good. Nice find in Vallejo!

Illocos empanada
Rachel C.

The food is great! I stopped one Saturday morning and ordered the Illocos empanadas. It is recommended to call in your order since it takes about 20-30 min. No long waits here unlike other places. Tastes delish also! Highly recommended!

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Ilocos empanadas were so good. These were my first I've ever had and lived up to the hype. You will really just En joy.

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All of the food was tasty and the people that work here are super friendly and considerate.

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Thank you for the feedback Ms. TeenaChick :)

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2 years ago

The restaurant serves the best dishes among Filipino establishments. One does not tire of eating their food, and the service is excellent.

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There kambing is Great...Especially there isaw too...pricey... but great...definitely recommend...

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