I found this place thanks to Instagram and it was soooo good !!…read more We came here with a party of 6 and we came Sunday. It was definitely lively !! Luckily we tried to go before church let out and all the heathens (haha) thought the same thing and it was busy. They were really sweet in the service, kept apologizing for food coming out late, but we didn't think it took that long. So we basically had the left side of the menu. Our favorites were definitely the Lechon meal, the Ube pancakes, the Longinista meal, than the Spam meal. My husbands favorite was the Pandam pancakes. They were sweeter than the Ube ones. We got 5 meals, 2 pancake meals, 6 drinks, and an order of Lumpia, all for $108.00 WOW !! That was so cheap, to feed 6 grown adults. Loved it !!

I'm usually pretty particular when it comes to Filipino food, but after seeing all the great…read morereviews for Mari's Kitchen on Yelp and TikTok, I wanted to give it a try! I stopped by for a late lunch and ordered the Tapsilog with sliced beef, egg, and rice. My first impression was great. Everything looked clean and spacious, and everyone was so kind and welcoming. The restaurant is also tucked inside an office building, which I thought was such a cute and unexpected little spot. My food came out in less than 10 minutes, so service was quick! The rice portion was super generous, especially compared to the amount of meat you get. As for the tapa, the flavor was a little different from what I'm personally used to. I'm from California, and the Filipino food I grew up eating tends to have a different flavor profile, so this version was new to me. The beef had more of a tangy, very sour flavor and aftertaste. It wasn't necessarily a bad thing at all, simply not the style of Filipino food I'm accustomed to. I think this comes down to personal preference more than anything! I didn't end up eating as much as I expected, so I was still hungry afterward. I'd definitely be open to coming back and trying another dish to see what else they have to offer. Overall, the space was lovely, the service was wonderful, and everyone made me feel welcome. It's a beautiful small business, and I hope people continue to support them!

Probably thee best filipino food in Dfw, they offer great selection of filipino food. We love…read morecoming here when we crave a taste of home. We also bring friends here to enjoy a meal with us to introduce them into filipino cuisine. They all love it! My go to is Kare kare, specifically oxtail ( when they have it). We have slowly worked our way through the menu. Sisig is also amazing here. Everything is family style. Would love to see them add dinuguan to the menu! For dessert you can never go wrong with halo halo & turn. The people here are nice. Overall a delicious meal every time we come eat! Salamat!

Food: As one of the few Filipino restaurants in DFW (especially one that's highly rated), this was…read morea must-try. From the get-go, I appreciated the easy-to-digest menu (pun intended), which made ordering a cinch. My partner and I settled on the Lechon Kawali Kare Kare and Beef Pares. The Lechon Kawali Kare Kare was served with the lechon kawali on the side, separate from the sauce and veggies, which allowed it to retain its crispiness--a small but great attention detail. The dish is solid from a taste perspective, especially when paired with their bangoong. You can also eat the lechon kawali on its own, and there's a separate (tasty) sauce/dip for that. The Beef Pares was also great from a flavor perspective, but would have appreciated the meat to be more tender. Overall, the portions were pretty sizable, and each dish came with its own rice (the Beef Pares came with garlic fried rice). Service: Great! Waited on by a young man, who was attentive and professional. Also, came in on a Saturday afternoon to virtually no wait. Ambiance: Casual. Parking: Ample parking. Located in a plaza.

This is, without a doubt, my FAVORITE Filipino food! Who am I kidding...it's my favorite food truck…read moreof any cuisine. My pictures didn't come out very good and doesn't do the food justice...got bounced around a little on the way home...but mostly because I was too busy salivating over the food and couldn't wait to dig in! The chicken BBQ plate (pictured) is my favorite and the Pork Adobo plate is my husband's favorite - works perfectly because we can share and have both. The meat is so very tender and absolutely delicious! The plates are served with either rice or pansit as well as 2 lumpia. I could make a meal (and sometimes do) just on the lumpia (sort of like a meat filled spring roll - very crispy wrapper and so good!) and the siomai (dumpling from heaven)!! They are something I crave and dream about until Kalesa House comes back to our area. Absolutely fantastic and waaaay up there on the yummy scale!! Such authentic food and friendly people. ALWAYS have a great experience here!!

Stopped by htea0 in Tyler for a caffeine fix and was pleasantly suprised to see the flag of the…read morePhilippines on the food truck! Had to try it. I LOVED IT!! I'm not native to Tyler, but every time I come I struggle to find good Asian foods. The curry was SO GOOD. And the lumpias were DELISH! Will def be tracking this truck down again in the future

Dallas is finally getting some up-and-coming Filipino food from first-generation Filipino-Americans…read morewith a love for their cultural food. Not Your Lola's is one of these very pop-ups that you can catch around town introducing most people to their very first bites of Filipino cuisine. But these dishes aren't the exact translations of their parent's traditional recipes but rather their updated, inspired takes on signature flavors and dishes. Take for instance the arroz caldo, their answer to China's congee, but they ramp up this comforting rice and chicken porridge with a myriad of toppings bursting with flavor and texture. The ginger chicken base is studded with chicken and topped with spicy chili oil, funky kimchi, crunchy picked veggies, runny eggs, sweet pork floss and crispy chicken skin. This turns every bite into a different experience on your journey to the bottom of the bowl. This comes with combinations of hot, cold, spicy, sweet, salty, savory, creamy, crunchy, but all delicious. Take their version of champorado, a very chocolatey rice pudding frequently eaten for breakfast, but presented in dessert form, topped with bruleed baby bananas, toasted coconut and that signature drizzle of sweetened condensed milk. Sweet and moreish, this invites bite after bite until there is no more. They do more than rice, however. They've presented a beautifully braised coconut milk pork belly on a crispy sesame chip. It again balanced textures and taste sensations into one condensed, cohesive bite and appeared effortless. I am excited to see what they present next as they continue to innovate and serve food around town.

I've been looking for a Filipino food spot closer to home and was so happy to find this one!…read moreUnfortunately, there isn't an abundance of places to get my pancit fix here in DFW. I came specifically for the lechon kawali and pancit bihon. When I walked in, I was greeted right away by a friendly male employee. Since both items are cooked to order, I sat and waited about 15 minutes. Once I got back to my car, I knew I had to try the pork right away while it was still nice & hot. OMG, so delicious! The portion was generous for the price and came with steamed rice. When I got home, I opened my to-go box of pancit bihon (w/ pork) and was amazed by how much food there was. YUM! Between the two dishes, I ended up with enough food for three meals. :D The restaurant is located in a shopping center, so there was plenty of parking available. Inside, it's simple but welcoming, with plenty of seating. I definitely plan on coming back and look forward to trying more from their menu!

Update: December 6, 2025 Today and every weekend they serve…read morearroz caldo ( rice porridge with chicken). I hope next time, they'll put boneless chicken. Also, tokwa/baboy (tofu/pork) marinated in vinegar and soy sauce, jalapeno sugar and pepper. Tofu is fried and pork is fried lechon kawali. It's delicious. Service is great and clean well lighted place. Lots of parking.

Love this place! Not only is it a small Filipino market in one side it's a small place to eat and…read moretry traditional Filipino dishes. I've tried the grilled cut up pork and the lumpia as well as the tocino there. And it was fabulous! The workers there are very nice and will help with anything you need. You do walk up to order your own food and get it. Bonus they have karaoke there some days/nights I forget what times but it's a lot of fun! Try it out sometime!

1. Prices where not up to date online AND in person (Menu was covered by tape). No serious business…read moreshould opperate with vague "verbal only" pricing. 2. Food quality was varied. Items made in the moment like the pork belly skewers were great. Other items had less demand, so they were sitting for too long (which you could tell) 3. Ambiance was good. The tables were clean, and napkins/toppings available in the side bar. Conclusion: The biggest issue is the pricing is not clear to the customer (both online, and in person). If it was, with the food quality, it would be a 3 star experience.

On my Filipino Food adventures whenever I visit, my Auntie actually recommended this place. Here…read morewas our experience. AMBIANCE Parking: Plaza parking. It was pretty big so we didn't have any issues. Seating: Inside seating. Good for pairs or groups. Room for maybe 50-60 people. Vibes: The area is nothing too flashy. It's a suburban area mixed with chain businesses and local gems. The spot itself is an experience. We were lucky as we were welcomed with some afternoon karaoke. It's a spacious space with a compacted grocery on side, dining and karaoke stage, and then passing the food line is an extension to the coffee shop next door. Great place to relax, find your singing community, and enjoying some comforting Filipino food. FOOD / DRINKS Bilao (means wooden platter) (Recommend) You're welcomed with a medley of Filipino good eats - bbq skewers/pork belly, fried tilapia, lumpia, shrimp, egg roll, and rice. This is a traditional delight so if you're looking for the Filipino experience and comforting flavors, this is your best bet. You have flavorful savory meats, vegetal okra, garlic shrimp, and some crispy/cackling fish and lumpia. You definitely need a group of people (5-8) to finish this. Sago't Gulaman (means tapioca pearls and jelly) (Recommend) For a nice refreshing drink, this felt like sweet tea. A good balance of tapioca pearls and jelly that didn't overwhelm the drink. CUSTOMER SERVICE Celine was awesome! Friendly and super helpful as we navigated the menu. TL;DR OVERALL 5 Stars. Good food, reasonable prices and an all in all pleasant experience. Visiting from California and coming from a family of good cooks, I'm quite critical on Filipino food but this hits. I enjoyed the dishes, products, and enjoyed the community vibes they built. For those looking for Filipino comfort flavors or if you're trying it for the first time, definitely check them out! Best wishes to Jojo, Chona, and the rest of the Kabayan pamilya! #RepresentAZN #FilipinoFoodMovement TIPS * Kabayan means fellow countrymen in Tagalog * This store differs from the other Kabayan store * Check their website/social media for events!

Food: Pretty good, from a flavor/taste perspective (but the Monggo was very ginger-y). The prices,…read morehowever, are a bit steep for the portions, relative to other Filipino restaurants I've been to. A double plate at $12.99 (at the time of this review) comes with two entrees and a single scoop of rice, and there's a $2.50 upcharge for "premium" items, like Squid Adobo. For one of the double plates I ordered, I requested for Chicken Adobo, which only came with three small pieces of meat. Service: Went here on two occasions, and both were void of the feeling of welcome or hospitality you'd expect from a Filipino establishment. Ambiance: Casual. Parking: Ample parking. Located in a plaza.

The food was good. The people are nice. It definitely looks like you got sucked back to an island…read morein the Philippines for mirienda back home. Food is super legit by all means. The cooks know what they are doing. But just keep in mind that this is on a farm in the middle of Princeton Texas. And there were flies EVERYWHERE. You will see them fly and land and walk around all over the uncovered food. All of them. And nobody cared. So note to self. Lechon is $20 a pound. When I was there they maxed at 2 lbs per person. Some people called ahead. But be informed with their process on their Facebook page. Grilled squid was my favorite. It was $20. Not all options they pictured on their Facebook page that they stated were available actually are. I was looking forward to some pork blood stew and some barbecue pork on a stick and they didn't have any even tho it was mentioned that it would be there. Their process is not efficient as of yet so it takes a while to actually order and then pay for your food. So if you are in a rush- this is not a good idea. There is a little karaoke stage next to the open kitchen. A little stall with desserts being sold. Which were delicious!!! The Ube Leche flan was legit.

This place has amazing food! I hate that it's only open on the weekends because they're always…read morepacked. I've been a few times now and I only go back because of the food! Even if you're the first customer that arrives ( which I have been ) you wait a really long time. I was there for almost 3 hours my first time there. The price is a tad on the high side, but you really can't find food like this anywhere. I love that they sell plants and I love the flan vendor next to them.

Worth the wait and drive from the farther out neighborhoods in the northern DFW area…read more It's been cool to see Filipino spots growing in variety and exposure in the Metroplex. Their Bangus and other silog options (all day btw) were fantastic. My niece absolutely loves the UBE PANCAKES which make for a perfect mid-day dessert (and mid-day nap fuel)

Update: April 27, 2025…read more Went to have late lunch here for a Sunday Family get together. I ordered Lechon Kawali Silog and wifey ordered Tapsilog both with garlic rice. The food is great, taste like Metro-Manila restaurants cooked food. Their place hasn't change. They have two new bench dining tables. They just installed a new front business sign that can be easily seen from the highway. For dessert, ordered Halo-Halo and Mlik Tea with Boba. Taste great. Still the same owners and cook. Food is moderately price.

This was my second time trying Bobaloompia, and I was just as satisfied as I was the first time!…read moreThe Filipino food here is excellent. The food was very flavorful and the portions were plenty. I also tried a fruit tea with boba which was very tasty. The location is inside the mall, and you can order at either the counter or a self-serve kiosk. The wait time was not long and there are tables to sit at. I will definitely be back!

It's inside a mall…read more It is easy to get to but I mean it's in a mall so the ambiance is... mall Bbq chicken skewer was exactly that. Not bad Chicken pancit was very good and my wife gets it without the veggies and I think it would be even better with it. Lumpia meal was very good got the chicken and beef and I was a big fan of both but we got some beef for the road so that tells you whatcha need to know. Will come back again when we are hungry for some pancit and lumpia.