I work close to this place, so was thrilled to find a place for raspados! Unfortunately, I was…read moresadly dissapointed. The place is clean, and nicely decorated; however this place is mainly "Las gorditas" Los Pinguinos is in one word: Horrible! I ordered a mango and pineapple, and was given peach. I have a feeling that it would not have made a difference, since I couldn't taste any of the fruit anyway. Just sugary syrup. I threw it away. The worst part is the price for this cup of shaved ice with syrup: $4.30 They charge extra to combine the flavors and also to add lechera! (.50) If you want to have a real good raspado at a great value, go to El Ranchero factory taco shop. Its a drive, but worth it!

My first time here it was awesome gorditas we're delicious I had picadillo and chile relleno Im so…read morecoming back!!

Pretty average market if you are looking for international food and snacks…read more They have a pretty large selection of food, cookware, snacks, and other trinkets.

We came for the coffee and while we were waiting, we went aisle to aisle. Normally I expected small…read moremarkets to be heavily over priced and limited items but I was wrong. The prices for coffee, snacks, sauces, were fair. They had all the most popular items. We picked up a few items and it saved us a trip to H Mart. Also saw a variety of spam flavors. I loved that there were so many individual instant noodles to choose from. Great to sample instead of committing to a full package. We picked up a few to try. Very clean, lots of options in basic produce and fruits. I could see myself walking here if we lived close to get daily items. They sell CA lottery!

Always love to go shopping at this Island!!!…read more Grandkids had fun picking up their favorite drinks & so did I. Got my mango drink and pineapple/coconut as well! This store is a smaller scale at this location! The prices are a bit higher compared to Covina location! Next trip gotta try the Phil House fast food eatery here!'

Decent Filipino grocery store with their own branded items…read more Island pacific has some fresh vegetables available, fish and meat. The staff can also clean and fry your fish. If you're hungry while shopping, PHILHOUSE is located inside with a cafeteria style to go food. This is a great store to get the basics you need. Parking is available in the back.

Good location. Everything is super organized. The staff was pleasant. This isn't my primary Seafood…read moreCity but whenever I'm in the area and do need something from here. It's always a pleasant experience. The fresh food that they cook at Grill City is convenient. The store feels clean and it smells great. The cashier area is also very organized which I love! The only con to this place their parking area. Very limited.

Parking lot is huge but terribly packed. Great selection of fresh vegetables, seafood & also snacks.read more

It's not fancy for sure not for date night. Definitely for lunch and take out. But I love it here…read more It feels authentic. Feel like home. Staff are super nice and sweet. I always come here when I have a chance.

Stopped through to order the spicy papaya salad and it did not disappoint. It was super spicy and…read moredelicious.

Very petite nicely curated Mexican store with organic products, from snacks to produce, lots of…read morevegan goodies, you can also find indie brands skin care and make up and overall eco-friendliness galore. My friend and I enjoyed listening to the stories about el Barrio and its new gentrification from the owner. While everything in Barrio Logan seems very cute, curated, hipster, many old residents are forced to move elsewhere. Talking to her was an eye opener and was nice to here the stories and history of some establishments. We got some snacks to go, typical Mexican sweets but with a modern design.

I love coming here, this is my go to taco shop in Nasty City! Carne Asada Fries and a Large…read moreHorchata is my go to! I've tried other menu items but this is by far my favorite. The service is great, the staff is friendly and efficient while working. The ambiance and aesthetic of this spot is great however very small. I highly recommend trying this place out, maneuvering the drive thru may be a bit tricky but definitely worth! I usually order drive thru and eat it at home. Overall rating: 8 of 10

We came here after doing laundry. Location is in the hood. There are creepy guys that hang out…read morebehind their business. Made me a little uncomfortable. Anyway, I ordered two bacon, egg, potatoes and cheese burritos, one sausage burrito and two large pina drinks. The total came to $25.01! Burritos were big and filling. It literally had pieces of bacon, eggs, potatoes and cheese inside. Pretty tasty. I love the green sauce they had. Descent food. Their menu was pretty huge! I definitely liked how they have a large menu and plenty to choose from. Parking is in the back. They also had drive thru but chose to dine inside. Inside was clean and the restroom is to the side of the business. You probably need to ask for a key cause there was a bar door on the restroom. Sketchy people hang around the back so avoid them.

They boil the meat first then grill Not very spacious…read moreeither Instead of everything being a $1.00 certain things should be .75 cents I'm not hating just Observanting

This used to be Manila Tokyo. Ihaw-Ihaw means "carinderia",…read morea small-scale restaurant popular in the Philippines. Thank you,Wiki. This is a good place to introduce someone to some Filipino dishes.since they have more than a dozen different entrees, and a couple of desserts. They have pancit, lumpia, pork adobo. chicken adobo,longaniza, beefsteak,sisig,kare-kare,fried fish, squid,and your choice of white or fried rice. I must confess that I didn't know the names of the other dishes.. Kim H,her brother,Jeff, and I came here on a hot Santa Ana day for lunch. There are small tables on the left side next to the buffet line. In the middle of the room is a dance floor. And in the corner is a large karaoke set. Thank God, they are only on at dinnertime. Hanging from the ceiling is a TV set permanently tuned to "The Filipino Channel". The dishes were surprisingly good. Jeff had never tasted Filipino food,and he claimed that he enjoyed it. He kept going back for more pancit ,squid,adobo,& kare-kare. Both concentrated on eating,while I did what I liked. People watch. Really,it was like a family gathering. The customers were: a table full of Navy chiefs wearing their khakis,just eating and drinking San Miguel beer. One table had an Auntie who had bronzed colored hair,next to an Uncle, whose toupee would flutter up each time the front door opened. (Santa Ana wind.) There was a Lolo(grandpa) in another table who had his dentures on a napkin next to him as he slurped the "sabaw"(broth). One of the ladies who worked there even came and talked to me. Lady: Hoy, Arr yoo Pilipino? Me: Yes, ma'm Lady: Iss dees yoor gerrprend?(didn't wait for me to answer) Yoo weel hab biuteepul cheedren. (grins) Me: Thank you. Me: Didn't this place used to be called Manila Tokyo? Lady: Dyes, Da unerr she diborst her Djapanis hasbant. Den she sold. Me: Okay. As we were walking back to our car, two ladies were yelling at each other in the parking lot. "PUTANG INA MO!!" (your mother is a wh*re!!!) or (Bitch) "MAMATAY KA"! ( you will die!) Kim asked me what they were saying. I replied, "Oh,one was complaining that she lost money in the casinos." Hehehe. A fun day in National City,indeed.

Don't know what I liked most about this place: The food, the owner, or the "Holy Shit! What the…read morehell is a Thai restaurant doing there!" location. After jogging and exploring past this place a few times, I decided it was time to drop in for lunch. I was immediately consumed by that distinct feeling you get when you walk into a lunch place at 12:30, only to find that you're not only the only person to eat lunch there today, but quite possibly the only person to eat lunch there this week. It's a feeling that tells you: "This place is either gonna' be really good, or I'm gonna' need my stomach pumped." As of now, 3 hours after eating there, the contents of my stomach are still very much where they should be. This is a very good sign. The woman who owns the place and greeted me is pretty much exactly the person you'd expect to meet in such an unexpected location -- as friendly as her English is broken, as young as the overdone decor. She'll recommend things when all you want to do is read the menu; she'll talk to you when all you want to do is listen. She won't offer you dessert. Not even a 'happy ending'. But she'll unwittingly demonstrate what is right about City Heights, right about San Diego, and right about America. The Green Chicken Curry was good. The rice was Uncle Ben's. In a Thai place, this should be a crime. In City Heights, this should be expected. But my 5-star enthusiasm for Mekong Village says more about the restaurant's aspirations than for its curry, its character or its decor. With condo conversions sprouting up around it like poop from a diuretic anus, a place like this actually stands a chance -- especially if it dresses itself up a bit for the people who live IN those houses, rather than those who live under them. You never know what will happen with the right marketing. And it's in this vein that the owner really made her impression. She doesn't like the name, she wants to change it, and she asked me for my suggestions. I gave her one. It is fantastic. So crazy it just might work. And she really sounded like she'll take it . So don't be surprised if, on this nondescript corner of 47th and Imperial, you see the name emblazoned in lights: "Imperial Thai Cuisine" You heard it here first.

this place is a hit and mess and after frequenting this tiny joint several times over the last 12…read moreyears (and numerous change of ownership) today was a hit! I was kindly help by Cindy - owner. young and speaks english since my Laos a little rusty. Got my papaya and nam khao. (happy girl right here) Btw- they catered my daughters' birthday. we had 7 dishes! all made on time and delicious tip- dont go there when its dark out. ****cash only