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    Lechon Loco

    4.3 (73 reviews)
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    Dogs allowed

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    Garlic and fish sauce wings with ube waffles
    Janet Y.

    The food was so delicious! From the Lechon plate, burrito, ube waffles with garlic fish sauce wings- everything was so flavorful. Even my picky 9-year old enjoyed the food. The ube horchata was also so yummy. Loved the creativity of each dish on the menu. Service was also excellent. My only callout is that ambience feels very casual though food is upscale (our meal for 3 with tip was just under $100). It's great if you have kids but if you're looking for a fancy setting- just wanted you to know what to expect!

    Halo halo
    Yin K.

    Unfortunately while they have some filipino dishes, but unfortunately whole tasted decent, they are not authentic. We got sisig (with pork belly), savory and edible, but it's not crunchy. The portion is fairly small as well As for halo-halo, it tasted bland for a dessert. Shaved ice is very rough almost like crushed ice instead of shaved ice. The jellies etc toppings are too little. The only thing carrying the entire dessert is the taste of ube ice cream on top.

    Emily M.

    Had to try this place and thoroughly enjoyed it. We are Filipino so can be highly critical and skeptical. But, this was so good! It is located in McKinley area and have limited food options but this is a cool spot. Paying homage to their Filipino culture, they have art work and show the Philippines on the tv screens. And the music playlist is all my old school jams which I really enjoyed. The food was soooo good! Had the longanisa, lumpia, chicken adobo and ube drink. Wow o wow wow yumminess. Def try all the dishes. You won't regret it. The people are nice and always get seated fairly fast. Feel that the service is on point! Def will go again. Must try!!!

    Lumpia
    Mary R.

    Stopped in for lunch on a Sunday and the place was pretty full, always a good sign. The atmosphere felt warm and homey, like a true Filipino spot. We started with the lumpia, which were super fresh and had a perfect meat to wrapper ratio; crispy, flavorful, and not greasy at all. The longganisa was really good. Sweet, savory, and well caramelized. Reminds me of home! And the garlic rice was absolute fire' The tapa was a bit dry and could use just a bit more marinade, maybe a touch more garlic or vinegar to really make it pop. Overall, it's a solid spot if you're craving Filipino comfort food done right. Great food, great energy, and definitely worth a visit! Will be taking my mom here to try the palabok and lechon!

    Molly K.

    Amazing food! Potatoes are so crispy and perfectly made. Pork tocino was perfectly seasoned. Chef's kiss! I'll def be back. Service was quick and everyone was so friendly.

    Longanisa
    Vanessa L.

    As a Filipina, it was a must to try this place out! My husband and I loved the food, staff, and ambiance here. For food, we ordered the longanisa which came with eggs (can be scrambled or sunny side up) and fried rice. Fried rice was a bit too salty vs garlic. We also ordered the palabok (can be crunchy noodles or soft noodles). Palabok sauce came separately and tasted great. Lechon was juicy and crunchy. Noodles melted perfectly and werent soggy with the sauce. For drinks, we ordered the calamansi iced tea and ube horchata. The ube horchata was too sweet while the calamansi iced tea was just right. Not too sour, not too sweet, and not too bitter. Place was small, but was able to house enough people as people only spent about an hour or two if they had a family. On a Sunday it was busy. Overall, I definitely recommend! Small, delicious, and ambiant Filipino restaurant that will satisfy your cravings.

    Lumpia Smash Burger
    Tricia M.

    I had gone here over the summer for an event and it was tasty so I've been wanting to come back (that ube waffle left a mark on my heart ). I think some people are expecting authentic Filipino food and forget it's a Latin-Filipino fusion. I digress...I met with some friends for dinner and I ordered the Lumpia Smash Burger. I personally wouldn't get it again, it wasn't really a smash burger to me... there were 2 patties and one seemed just like a frozen burger patty and the other was a thick meat shape... not a patty but not a meatball. I didn't taste any chipotle either... My friend got the Pandan Fried Chicken and I tried a piece of his chicken. You ever get food envy? Because that's where I was. Everyone at the table loved what he got. No one went hope hungry and our server was so friendly and patient with us trying to decide what we wanted. We definitely think overall this place is a winner and would go back.

    Inside
    Maggie L.

    I'm always looking for good lechon, and I think I found one here. Highly recommend the Lechon Belly $23, which comes with lechon, sunny side egg and adobo rice. The skin is so crunchy, almost too crunch when it's hot. Believe it or not, the skin remained crunchy when I had it cold later that day. The homemade sauce is so good, tasted fresh, not overly salty and binds all the components together. Service is stellar. The young waiter is very friendly with recommendation. I forgot to take my calansi iced tea (very refreshing!) when I left, and found it was already taken away when I came back to grab it a couple minutes later (fast clean up lol). He offered to make me another one without me asking. Thanks dude! Overall, I had a great first experience here. The inside is clean and bright, with fun wall decor. I came for lunch during the week so it wasn't too busy, but was told it gets crazy busy on the weekend, especially Sundays.

    Outside
    Ashley C.

    The restaurant is located in a quaint neighborhood near other businesses. The interior is a very homey vibe with Filipino touches with the interior decor. I came to visit Lechon Loco for a Yelp Elite event a few weeks ago. I received a complementary calamansi tea and lumpia. The lumpia served here is the closest thing to how my late mother made it and it just soothes my heart a little. The calamansi tea was a refreshing take on ice tea. The business had a few customers on a weekday evening. The server was friendly and attentive. I was a big fan of the salmon, but it was a little overcooked for preference. The sauce and the veggies with the salmon with rice were such delightful bites. The pollo ala parilla was great too. My husband had a preference for this one. I loved the sauce for this dish. My husband's critique was he wished the garlic rice had more of a garlic taste. The portions sizes were generous and we had enough for leftovers for the following day. I would definitely recommend this place! I'm excited to bring my Filipino father to try out this restaurant in the near future. Funny enough, he heard about it recently and told me he wanted to try it. I can't wait to try the other items like the crispy palabok.

    Sweet Tea
    Nikita S.

    My review is solely based on a takeout order and includes only the appetizer - Lumpia and the Calamansi iced tea. Since this is a Filipino restaurant, I appreciated how the vibe and presentation aligned well with the cuisine Now, onto the food I believe this is the best lumpia I've had so far. The flavor of the pork and the overall balance of ingredients were absolutely perfect I honestly couldn't believe I was eating pork, it was that good. The Calamansi iced tea was also a highlight. It wasn't overly sweet, which I really appreciated. It had just the right amount of sweetness and was very refreshing. Overall, both the lumpia and the tea were delightful. I'm definitely looking forward to coming back for a full dine-in experience and trying more from the menu. The staff is super friendly, patient and helpful

    Bibinka + Ube Ice Cream
    Nellie C.

    Great job Lechon Loco! Y'all have brought an easy and accessible taste of the Philippines, to Tacoma, that everyone can enjoy! Wonderfully friendly and attentive staff, that has made everyone, during this busy day, happy! I had a little bit of everything - Lumpia, Palabok and their Bibinka Cake + Ube Ice Cream, with an Ube Horchata! I hope you check them out! Salamat!

    Pasta Con Camarones "Palabok Style"
    Stacy I.

    So good! Thank you Yelp & Lechon Loco for being able to try this gem of a restaurant. The Calamansi Tea was tangy and delicious. The lumpia were hot, super crispy, meat was well seasoned. I ordered the Ube Iced Coffee was creamy, not too sweet and smooth. In addition I also ordered the Pork Bagnet Chicharon and the Pasta Con Camarones "Palabok Style". The Chicharon were crispy , but the pork melted in my mouth. The guava chili jam was sweet and tangy. I didn't get a lot of chili heat, but it was still really good. My absolute favorite was the Palabok! My friend used to make it from scratch for me every year for my birthday, this is THAT good. The sauce is a rich shrimp flavor. I got it with the soft noodles, but they also come crispy fried which is also so good! Amazing experience, I'll definitely be back soon!

    April L.

    Lechon Loco - A Cozy Hidden Gem in Tacoma Lechon Loco is a cute little spot in Tacoma that radiates a warm, small mom-and-pop store vibe. From the moment we walked in, we were greeted with kindness and a genuine sense of local flavor. The atmosphere was friendly, cozy, and family-friendly--exactly the kind of place that makes you want to come back. We tried the calamansi iced tea and the lumpia, and both were delicious. The lumpia was fried to crispy perfection on the outside, with soft, juicy meat on the inside. It paired beautifully with the bright, tart notes of the calamansi iced tea. The flavors complemented each other really well and made for a light but satisfying meal. We were there around 4 or 5 PM on a Sunday, and even though it was starting to get busy, the service was wonderful. Each server was attentive and made sure everyone felt taken care of. There was also plenty of parking, which made the visit even smoother. I'm so glad we found this Filipino-Latino fusion spot in Tacoma--it's not too common to see this kind of offering in the South Sound, and it's absolutely worth a visit if you're in the area!

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    The Heritage-Filipino Favorites - This was so good!!!! Loved the crunch and flavors! The vinegar sauce is a game changer and a must!

    The Heritage-Filipino Favorites

    3.8(38 reviews)
    7.0 mi
    Family-owned & operated
    Free parking

    I wanted to try the viral Ilocos Empanandas and this place showed up. I had to drive 30 min from…read moreTacoma to Federal Way one way to get them. I was up for the challenge! I've never had and really wanted to see what they hype was all about. The owner was super nice, and the person on the phone (lady) was so sweet and put my order in for two. I'm so glad I went with 2 not 3 because these things are HUGE! As big as my head/profile. I really enjoyed eating them. So crunchy and just something new for me. They did taste like lumpia for me - not Shanghai but the actual eggroll kind. The ends of the empanadas were the best part in My opinion. OMG' I can eat that part all day lol. Also, I was so surprised (spoiler alert) about the fried egg inside. It made the empanada like a breakfast burrito! Lol so good The actual restaurant is in a strip mall type area with other cultural restaurants, and loved the Filipino displays and decorations. Love that. And the owner told me he was from Ilocos where they learned how to cook these. They had the hot Buffett with the traditional foods, and I liked that they had goat papaitan. I was tempted to buy but didn't. I did end up with cassava cake. Oh, that brings back good old memories of my mom making this! Thank you HERITAGE! Love the name too!!!

    Good food, you can pick what you want on your plate through the window cafeteria Style. They also…read moremake lumpia to order also make empanadas, but I believe they're only special order and only on the weekends.

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    Northwest Lumpia

    4.7(101 reviews)
    1.7 mi
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    We tried Northwest Lumpia for the first time and were seriously impressed. While the exterior of…read morethe building may seem unassuming, the lumpia inside is some of the tastiest I've had. The lumpia come frozen in bags of a dozen, making them easy to store and cook whenever you're ready. We fried them at home and they turned out perfectly crispy, flavorful, and absolutely delicious - better than many restaurant lumpia we've had. Their vinegar and sweet sauces are also fantastic and pair perfectly with the lumpia. The banana turon were my favorite! The value is excellent for the quality and portion size, and I really appreciated their YouTube videos with clear, easy-to-follow cooking instructions. The process was completely foolproof, even for anyone new to frying lumpia at home. The only downside is their limited hours, which can make planning a bit tricky. That said, once you've stocked up, it's well worth it. Highly recommend if you're craving great lumpia at home--this will definitely be a repeat purchase for us!

    This place will 1000% catch you by surprise! I love Filipino food and Lumpia is an anchor to that…read more We ordered ahead for the proven take with rolls. Super exciting to know we have them at home whenever we're ready for them! We also got fresh ones to go home with. The flavor was great, and the wraps were light and flakey. We signed up for a rewards card because we were won over by the product and the staff. As I said this building is nothing to look at, and they're only open two days a week, but I can't argue that what they produce is hard to beat! The very definition of not judging a book by its cover.

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    Meggie's Lumpia

    Meggie's Lumpia

    3.7(36 reviews)
    22.6 mi

    Don't you wish you had a combo like me. Lacey is a great place to try different food. It's like a…read morefoodie heaven. I decided to check out a food truck called Meggie's Lumpia and it was with other food trucks right beside Pope John Paul II school. Look for RED truck you couldn't miss it. I didn't want to try adobo but it seems like a lot of people were ordering it. so it must be good. Anyway, I got the beef stew (kaldereta). You can tell someone knows hot to cook. Perfect sauce with bay leaves, tender juicy bites of beef and root vegetable that were nicely roasted. 5 star!!! We also got the noodle dish, nicely seasoned reminded me of my stay in the Philippines. And yes! The egg roll, Meggie's Lumpia, was excellent. You can tell it's scratch- made and the dipping sauce was epic. Nicely reduced. It has a sweet heat that goes well with the egg roll. Mmm mmmm good!!!

    We visited Meggie's food truck during the night market. My partner and I were prepared to wait as…read morewe enjoyed the lumpia from here. The wait to order was maybe 30-45 minutes. It's not too bad. We order and then we waited another 30-45 minutes. Again, we were prepared to wait. It hits close to the hour mark and we notice that the patron after us got his food and we had ordered similar items. We think nothing of it and just thought we had ordered a little more than him. After another 15 minutes, my partner goes up to inquire and the cashier lost our ticket and didn't program our buzzer to anything. If we didn't inquire we wouldn't have been buzzed at all. They say to give them 15 minutes as they're going to prepare our order. That time comes and goes and my partner inquires again as so many people after us have gotten their order and have ordered the same things we have. At this point, we ask for a refund and the owner refuses. Stating that she's giving us extra so that should make up for it. At this point it's not about free items it's about the service and making it right. We didn't want the food, just our money back. After we asked a few times for our money back and her refusing, we finally get our food. The additional "free items" to make up for our wait were 3 pieces of lumpia. Probably the worst customer service we've experienced for a while. Won't be back as this left a bad taste over all.

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    Jollibee - Peach mango pie

    Jollibee

    3.2(118 reviews)
    2.4 mi
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    I've been here a few times to this location to attest that the fried chicken is delicious!…read moreIt's right next to the Tacoma Mall (literally on the corner). Parking is shared with the mall parking lot; easy to find when it's not busy, but can be challenging to maneuver when it does get busy. Seems like there is just one entrance at the front to the store, where the line is set up from the door so it doesn't feel like there is much room, especially if you're ordering takeout and have to wait for your order. I like to order ahead with the Jollibee app since it offers rewards with a points system and also to limit social interactions. My order is usually ready by the time I arrive, so no complaints there. What's great about Jollibee fried chicken is that it's fried perfectly, even when it's not fresh. I'm not going to question the magic behind it, I will just say it tastes crispy and yummy and tastes great with rice or the gravy that it comes with. The portions are fair for the price. My pre-teen son likes their spicy chicken sandwich; for the "spice," it comes with Sriracha mayo and jalapeños but we usually exclude the jalapeños. The chicken tenders taste a bit mediocre and chewy for me, so probably won't order that again. When it comes to sides, the mashed potatoes and the spaghetti is good! The spaghetti is a bit on the sweeter side for me, but I like all the ingredients mixed into it. I can taste some meat (beef or sausage?) and cheese. I tried it for the first time yesterday and might order it again. I haven't tried the fries here since the pics don't look all that impressive to me. You can't go wrong with the dessert pies if you're craving something sweet. They do have the ube pie here and the peach mango pie. Drink options are fairly limited though.. I mean, you have your classic soda options but the only specialty drink they offer is their pineapple quencher drink. I was expecting this location to offer similar drink options compared to the Mack Rd/South Sac location in California (I frequented that location when I lived there but recently moved to Washington). They had a coconut dream freeze and lychee iced tea and other drink options I really enjoyed, but there's nothing like that at this location. Hence the 4 stars since I'm mainly just coming here for the fried chicken. Another reason is because some items appear out of stock. I wad able to order adobo rice for my previous visit a few weeks ago but when I went earlier this week, that option wasn't available on the app (which was why I decided to try out the spaghetti). They currently are doing a limited time collab with Final Fantasy XIV where you can get an exclusive "Eat Chicken" emote with purchase of the FFXIV box meal or 6 pc bucket bundle, but personally, I feel that it's overpriced and you're paying about $7 for the emote. If you haven't had Jollibee before, I'd recommend trying their chicken at least once. Definitely better quality than Popeyes and KFC (with the exception of the chicken tenders).

    Wow. Great tasting chicken, awesome biscuits and excellent choice of sides. Friendly clean and…read moregreat experience all around. We had the 2 piece chicken with side, drink and pie for $14. We had more than enough food for two women. The rice and mashed potatoes were well made and flavorful. The biscuits out of this world and I did not miss the American style butter and jam add. But the chicken! Wonderful! And I usually go to a Korean chicken place but this is now in my to places for the best chicken. Pro tip: Don't want pie? Just say and save a $1 Service: outstanding Cleanliness: great Restrooms: clean gender neutral Myfitnesspal: Yes!

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    West Hill Deli - Ube Chicken and Waffles

    West Hill Deli

    4.3(307 reviews)
    11.0 mi
    $$

    Finally checked out West Hill Deli! Absolutely loved their food and ambiance…read more For food, we got the adobo pork belly (comes with macaroni salad, rice, and vegetables on the side) and the pandan fried chicken (comes with rice and veggies on the side). Pandan was super crispy and rice was soft, not mushy. Adobo was rich in garlic and in smoky and sweet flavor. Love they kept the fat on some adobo pieces. Each dish was just enough for us to finish for breakfast. For drinks, we ordered the calamansi juice and calamansi iced tea. Both taste great. Side notes: You order up front, bring your table number, and sit wherever you like. They will bring you your food. Once youre done, please put your food away in the back, which is located on the left hand side of the deli if youre facing the deli at the entryway. It was busy on a Sunday around noon. A few were available but was filled quickly after about half an hour of us arriving. People tend to spend time here. About an hour if youre just there to have a quick meal, but families were gathering and spending time with no rush which i loved. No waitress or waiter to check on you, just only to bring you your food which took a reasonable 2 minutes for drinks and about 10 - 15 for food. Overall, we definitely recommend!

    Everything we ordered here was so satisfying, but the pork sisig with rice was the standout for me…read moresuper flavorful, perfectly savory, and just hits all the right notes. I also tried the garlic fried rice with longanisa and eggs, which was really good too. The longanisa had that nice sweet-savory balance, and the garlic rice was fragrant and comforting, though I'd still pick the sisig if I had to choose between the two. The ube pancakes were delicious soft, slightly sweet, and definitely a fun treat. Fair warning though, they will leave your teeth a little purple for a bit but honestly worth it. I also got the ube coffee and... YUM. Such a good combo with the pancakes. Overall, everything was solid and full of flavor. I'd definitely come back, especially for that pork sisig. Tita is definitely cooking in the back you can taste it.

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