Heading to the Philippines in Jan '27, so scouting out different dishes in preparation for our trip. If Kabayan Kusina is any indication of what we will experience, coming back home might be purposefully delayed. Located in a shopping center across from the HEB on De Zavala, nearly hidden, is a restaurant waiting to treat your taste buds to a wonderful meal. The Sisig, pork belly, is so flavorful that it in itself is worth a repeat visit. Wifey added the Chicken Adobe, upgraded the white rice to garlic rice and added lumpia as a side dish. Push all 3 to the middle and let the festivities begin. The chicken is tender, sauce is tasty, and the mixture of all 3 just makes us excited about our upcoming trip. Just before you push yourself away from the table, be sure to ask if they have the Ube Crème Brûlée Cake. It's only available on the weekends and it goes fast. It's a purple mousse cake with a caramelized top. Light, so fun to eat, and it made us spoon fight to the final piece. I had thoughts of licking the plate afterwards, but I was on my best behavior. To sum it up and In the words of the Filipinos...Petmala! The inside tables are packed together so go early and get a seat. The customers came in, ate and then made room for the others on a fairly quick basis. Peaking over and talking to the customers next to us made the experience fun and gave the place a good vibe. The owner and waitstaff were super friendly as it is accustomed to their culture. No doubt we are coming back soon and probably will bring another couple to enjoy. read more

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Wonderful service and food! All the severs are kind and patient with new diners to Filipino cuisine. The food is actually scratch true to recipe Filipino dishes. No Americanization here !!! Be adventurous and ask questions you won't be disappointed! read more

Cute little restaurant clean and great decor. Took awhile for someone to acknowledge us and bring us a menu but the server was nice. Palabok- was really good plenty of meat & shrimp Kare kare- it tasted more of the packaging sauce very thick, the oxtail was cooked just right. Bagoong was from a jar Sisig- came out beautifully but the taste you can tell has been sitting for a couple of days. It had the pork belly was hard and had a sour taste (not from the vinegar) taste that the meat is almost spoiled. I will give this place another try the next time I come to San Antonio and order something different. read more

I truly love this restaurant. Recently I took my niece with me to try Filipino food and finally got to try their large beef soup. We ordered the lumpia's and pancit balabok and the beef soup. The service is so friendly. Always being there I feel like I have traveled to the Philippines. It does attract a lot of Filipinos. It is fun to watch them eating in groups and enjoying their meals. The food is so good! I will keep on returning! read more

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This is Filipino food the way it's supposed to prepared and served! Absolutely delicious! The service was impeccable; friendly, courteous, and attentive at all times. Smaller settings like this add to the overall ambiance and enhance the dining experience. Mabuhay! read more

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Food: I can't brag enough about this place. Best Filipino food in the city! Service: Always great service. Kind and friendly. Ambiance: Nice quaint place. Lots of character. read more

Kabayan Kusina - Filipino Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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My Family came in from out of town and they wanted Filipino food. Admittedly, and embarrassing I haven't had the chance to try Filipino food because I didn't know what to really order. Thankfully my sister had experience in this department. The service was great. We were greeted immediately and with a party of six we were seated immediately. The decor is cute and cozy. We were able to cover all the proteins and dishes to try. The lumpia Shanghai and bbq pork sticks were super delicious and the dishes were all great while the sigigi was a bit too salty for my personal preference. It was still good, but I preferred the pork adobo a bit more me. The Oxtail was food but needed a bit more seasoning personally but it was still good. Especially the bok choy. The dessert to top off the evening was fantastic. The mari mari is definitely shareable for two or three people. read more

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Food is delicious! It reminds me of my family's cooking. I like that the cost of a dish included rice. Prices for each dish were reasonable and their lunch menu is an amazing deal for a little bit of everything. The staff is friendly! I will definitely be back to try more of their items on the menu. read more

Kabayan Kusina - Kare Kare - Filipino Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Kabayan Kusina was a lunch stop with someone and we ordered a pretty good variety... lumpia, pancit bihon, crispy pork belly roll, and pork BBQ sticks. The lumpia is made to order so it comes out hot and fresh. It's packed with seasoned ground beef and you can tell the difference. We got the pancit bihon with pork and the balance of protein and veggies was really good. We added their house made chili oil to the noodles and honestly that was the move. Nobody around town makes chili oil like that. The crispy pork belly roll was crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, stuffed with herbs, garlic, and onion. The aromatics really enhance the dish and took it to the next level! The pork BBQ sticks were juicy and you could taste the marinade. The sauce leaned sweet but with everything else on the table it balanced out really well. This is a Filipino family owned and operated business and it shows. The staff is really friendly and you can tell they take pride in what they're serving. They also have a small selection of Filipino grocery and food items if you want to take something home. If you're on the northwest side of San Antonio, this place is worth the visit! TikTok: @gabbieinthegalley read more

Kabayan Kusina - Filipino Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

My first restaurant in San Antonio! I wanted to find a restaurant that reminded me of home... and this was it! Their longsilog for breakfast was amazing. The longanisa was flavorful and I liked how there were some crispy edges. The garlic rice was good, and the runny yolk was good. I did wish the runny yolk had salt/pepper, but the vinegar helped. The employees were super nice, and I loved the homey vibe. Will definitely be back!! read more

Kabayan Kusina - Longsilog - Filipino Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

I don't have Filipino food very often, so I wouldn't call myself an expert, but this spot was pretty good and unique. The milkfish was perfectly fried, super crispy. My absolute favorite part of the meal was the garlic rice. It was so aromatic, buttery, and addicting, it is honestly something I could eat on its own. My husband really enjoyed the sweet sausages too, they had that perfect balance of savory and sweet. The only dish I didn't love as much was the pancit, which was a bit too salty for my taste, but it was still nicely presented. Overall, the experience was great and the owner was so kind, attentive, and clearly takes pride in their food. The setting itself had such cute, casual vibes, making it a great place to grab a relaxed and comforting meal. I'd definitely love to come back and try some of their other dishes next time! read more

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Tried Kabayan Kusina with my partner for our anniversary, and it was really good! We got the lumpia, crispy belly roll, and chicken adobo. Everything was flavorful and cooked perfectly. The pork belly had a great crunch, and the adobo was super savory and comforting. The portions were huge and we definitely appreciate the leftovers. Definitely coming back! read more

This is the real authentic flavor. Food and service was amazing! The purple drink is amazing and the pork belly

I walked in for dinner and left emotionally supported and very full! I met a new friend today and she mentioned Kabayan, I immediately b-lined it there. It feels so homey and welcoming! Lots of families and the waitresses were super sweet, informative and basically adopted my husband and I! We had great convos and even better food! We tried the Lumpia 4/5, the chicharon bualklak 3/5 (a little too greasy for my taste), Crispy belly roll 5/5!! It's a roll of lechon with rice and sauces on the side! Beef Bulalo 5/5! Comforting, warm and it hit the spot! The place is small but absolutely perfect! Will definitely be bisonte again soon' read more

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Today, we were looking to remember and celebrate Mom's birthday in heaven. We were in the Medical Center area and decided to visit @kabayankusina.satx for dinner. Glenda first took our orders, then Sheryl took great care of us. Dad had the Sago Gulaman drink, and Hubby and I both had unsweet tea. We then started with the Lumpiang Shanghai. The Kare-kare (oxtail) was served in the traditional palayok (clay pot). The Crispy Belly Roll is pork belly stuffed with lemon grass, minced garlic, onion, and scallions. The crunch is excellent! We had the Sisig, Laing (taro leaves), and ended with the Halo Halo. Dad has long looked for the Laing at different Filipino restaurants since it's native to Naga City/Bicol region, where he was born. The Halo Halo is topped with ube ice cream, which was Mom's favorite. We have so much food leftover for another couple of meals. If you're in the Medical Center area and looking for a different variety of Filipino food, stop by and check it out! read more

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Some of the best Filipino food is served here. I haven't had a single bad thing on the menu, and they also offer a great lunch deal. If you're feeling hungry, order the crispy pata for 7lb of pork. I went with ginataang hipon the most recent time that I ate there, and it's a delicious shrimp dish. And of course you have to get the lumpia! Service is very friendly and the restaurant has a very casual but homey feel. read more

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Amazing food and service! Finally a good place to eat in San Antonio! Will definitely be going back again read more

Today we went to Kabayan Kusina for the first time and were blown away by the food, the service, the prices, and the overall homey vibes. The lunch specials are $13.99 and come with an entree, rice, pancit, and a lumpia roll. Everything was so delicious and the portions were huge. It reminds me of the homecooked meals that my Filipino friends' moms used to make for us growing up. We're definitely going to come back to try other authentic entrees! My only regret was that we didn't leave room for dessert. read more

Kabayan Kusina - Lunch special - Filipino Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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Ordered the dinaguan, which was delicious but you don't get much for the price. Also, ordered the Torang talong and it was a bit on the burnt side. It would have been delicious if it weren't overcooked. Sadly, I don't think it was worth the price. read more

Food is very good here fresh and very tasty. Also very authentic really enjoy coming to this restaurant. My wife is Filipino and she says that she really loves it as well! read more

Another good find thanks to Yelp! Friendly, fast, and delicious! Four of us shared the lumpia, sisig, pinakbet, and adobo. Very good and there were leftovers. Nice, clean place. Highly recommend! read more

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Great food, friendly staff, decent prices, and culturally inspired decor. Will come Back again. read more

Kabayan Kusina - Filipino Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

One word to describe the food- Yum! I've been wanting to try this place. So glad that my friend suggested it. It's a drive from my house but worth it! Loved the lechón kawali. The atsara that came as a side was fantastic. I believe they also sell it by the bottle. I snagged some suman to take back with me and I got to bring home a fair bit of my leftover sisig which I know I'll enjoy for dinner tomorrow. The place was packed. From what I gathered, it's typical for a Sunday. Be sure to check this place out if you want some authentic Filipino dishes. read more

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I stopped in to pickup my order, I did not really get a good view of the interior, but I remember it feeling cozy. The door had one of those bells that chime when someone walks in, and it made me feel nostalgic for some reason. The person at the front was nice and handed my order to me when I told her my name. The whole vibe of the little restaurant is very casual and laid back. The food was delicious! I got the pancit bihon with shrimp as the meat. The noodles were so flavorful and cooked perfectly; it did get a little salty at times, but the lime and veggies helped cut through the saltiness. The veggies were not over cooked, and the shrimp was clean and cooked perfectly as well!! I can't really describe the flavor, but it tasted so good, and I seriously want some more now. Overall, I loved it! I can't wait to come back and try more items on the menu, and maybe dine inside next time! read more

Kabayan Kusina - Pancit Bihon with shrimp - Filipino Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Food was amazing had the lumpia, chicken adobo and pork adobo, very family like service definitely coming back!!! read more

Kabayan Kusina - Filipino Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Decided to try this place on a whim since it's been a long time since I've had Filipino food and was happy with the decision to check it out. The pork adobo and garlic fried rice hit the spot as well as the lumpia. The service was quick and attentive as well. The restaurant itself was clean and quiet and welcoming. I will def be back at some point in the future. read more

Being Filipino but don't cook Filipino food, it's a treat to find a restaurant worthy of the equivalent of home cooked meal. Such is this eatery in a busy shopping center with HEB. The food is good and the serving is big enough for another meal. I went after lunch and there were hardly anybody eating there. It was after the lunch rush. The ambiance is nice, homey and very clean. This was fist visit and after checking it out that day, I will try and come back whenever I can. I don't live in SA full time so I'll eat there when I can. Overall, this is a wonderful place to eat my kind of Filipino food. I will bring my wife who is very fond of lumpia and pancit! read more

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I am not new to Filipino food but always had it at my good friend's house. The food here was delicious. I called my friend to tell her know that this restaurant did a great job! :) I would get everything again. All the dishes were delectable. Seasoning was just perfect. The pork belly roll was a special hit. If you are not sure what to get, they can give you recommendations. Honestly you can't go wrong. I would like to try their Palabok. That's another one that I normally enjoy. read more

Kabayan Kusina - Crispy pork belly roll and Sisig - Filipino Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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Amazing food and very friendly staff. We ordered the lumpia, bistek, pork adobo, pancit bihon, and bbq skewers. Everything was delicious. We came back the next day for breakfast and the longanisa was perfect read more

Authentic cuisine took my husbands palate back to The Philippines the options were endless they even had cocktails and desserts Family owned service was prompt no line seating is limited but worth the price and time waitress and service was excellent Decor was vibrant and resembling Philippines will be back to year the family to delicious cuisine read more

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A great discovery via TikTok. This is a cozy little spot tastefully decorated with plants. I was greeted by friendly staff. I ordered the pancit palabok...been ordering this for years at Jollibee, so it's time I get the real thing. I also ordered the Shanghai lumpia. The palabok had fresh shrimps, hard boil eggs, and pork rinds in an orange yellow sauce. I mixed it up with the noodles and gulped down a wonderful mix of creamy and crunchy. The only thing I would have changed is add cilantro instead of the parsley. Their lumpia is the biggest I've seen. I got 6 of these wand size lumpias. And it came with what I guess is a tamarind sauce. Delicious! Not being a Filipino, I can't say it authentic, but it sure tasted like it. Also the place was completely packed and 70% people there were Filipino. Filipino aunties and uncles can't be wrong. There was a sizable amount of food. I only put away half. I guess I know what I'm having for dinner. read more

Kabayan Kusina - Pancit palabok - Filipino Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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Was in the area after going to 85º Bakery & Cafe and have wanted to check this out. Plus it's AAPI month! I've only gone to 2 other Filipino restaurants with My Chockdee being my OG as I like the way they prepare the food. We used to go to the buffet more often before 2020 and they've not brought it back. Anyway, I intended to maybe get Bansilog or a combo Tocino-Bansilog but then 2 items caught my eye: Diniguan and the Ampalaya Con Carne. I got that and when I asked for rice, the waiter said it came with both dishes. The waiter brought a whole small pot of rice--about 4 single servings worth. I don't eat much rice so it lasted me a few days and with leftovers. I asked the waiter if the Diniguan was fatty as I like it on the lean side and not with other pork parts. It was def on the leaner side with a green chili on top. I appreciated that and the chili allowed me to control the spice. The dish went well with the hot short-grain rice. The Ampalaya Con Carne had some meat pieces which I'm not sure if it was pork or chicken? The bittermelon was crunchy and mild, not bitter, sauteed tomatoes & egg was softly scrambled. It wasn't overly seasoned or salty, just a fresh taste. My friend ordered the Chicharon Bulaklak & Laing and a Calamansi drink. The Chicharon came first and it was crunchy, melt-in-your-mouth goodness esp. dipped in the Vinegar sauce. I don't really eat the fatty food but wanted to try it for the review. My friend's Laing was topped with fried pork that complimented the strong taro in coconutmilk flavor, plus added a nice crunch. My friend had asked the waiter how they prepare the Laing and told him she's from Bicol. The waiter said the chef owner is from Bicol so my friend thought that was a good thing. When it came, she had a few bites but told me she wanted more coconutmilk sauce. She tried a few more bites but stopped and told me she'd doctor it up when she got home. She was a little disappointed. Not me, I scarfed my food down! For dessert, my friend ordered Halo-Halo. I took a small portion to taste and the Ube ice cream was nice with the condensed milk and little jello squares. I had a carb load for sure and was sleepy when I got home. Ambiance is nice and pleasant, service is attentive and polite and entrees are reasonable. The Halo-Halo was a bit expensive, IMO. There was a small area where you could buy some Filipino snacks & a small fridge for canned beverages. The back bathroom for women was clean. Overall, it was a good experience and I'd be back if I was in the area. read more

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Absolutely phenomenal in every way! This is one of the best experiences I've had in a long time. The food was delicious and very fresh. The service was impeccable. Everyone is friendly, conscientious, and highly attentive. The restaurant was full the entire time we were there and the waitstaff and kitchen kept up with no issues. Every customer was having a blast and loved the food. Very comfortable seating and great ambiance. I highly recommend and will be coming back with family friends! read more

Wow. I came in for lumpia and the novelty of this place but I was blown away. Mouth watering delicious food. Do not skip this place! read more

Kabayan Kusina - Chicken Adobo - Filipino Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

This place is delicious! We got the pork ssig and Pancit Palabok ($15). The pork ssig was phenomenal! I loved the pork belly. It was slightly charred, which gave it a crispy texture. But the interior was still chewy and not too tough. I love how the rice gets smothered with the over easy egg and mayo. The lime juice is prominent and helps balance out the fatty pork belly. The pancit palabok featured a very delicious shrimp gravy sauce and crispy chicharron. Each bite was so flavorful! The service was really friendly. I thought the prices were reasonable. Will definitely be taking my friends here! read more

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I would definitely recommend! Everything was delicious!!! Service was great & restaurant felt homey! read more

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This Philippine restaurant offers good, quick service and decent food with very generous portions. The space is bright and clean, making for a pleasant dining experience. I would definitely return. read more

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I could eat here every day. Pleasantly surprised by this nondescript establishment, this place is putting out delicious filipino cuisine at an affordable cost! Some may disagree with me on the cost but inflation is inflating so these prices are to be expected. The service is friendly and welcoming and it's super clean. They carry a few snack items to take home with you although I did not take a pic of what they offer... I ordered the fried Bangus fish and it was so so good I ate it all and had zero leftovers. The seating is limited so there may be a wait but I promise you it'll be worth it. You must try this spot!! read more

Kabayan Kusina - Fried milkfish entree - Filipino Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

bomb bomb bomb. come eat here you won't be disappointed. came for saturday around brunch and place was busy but we got our order so quick! sisig, pancit, chicken adobo, rice, lumpia, ube cake, pineapple juice - all HIT. definitely will be back next time i'm in texas read more

Food is EXCELLENT but I gave only 4 stars because why are they closed so often and during the week? Went Tuesday and they were closed as well. How do you stay in business if you are closed for busy lunch hours? Love the food and service though. read more