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    Mabuhay Kitchenette

    3.0 (86 reviews)
    ModerateFilipino
    Open • 7:30 am - 5:30 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Good for groups
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Can D.

    It's hard to find a Filipino restaurant that cooks like home made. I randomly was in Cerritos and craved Filipino food. I walked in I can smell Sinagang, it smelled like comfort. I tried the sinagang, Adobong Pinaprito sa Oyster Sauce and and Afritada. Yes it was better than my mom and mother in laws cooking. The price was reasonable for 2 item and given lots of meat. Meet tender, not dry, just perfect !

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    Lilah J.

    Kind of an odd experience. Mom and I got here just before 10AM and they were out of a lot of items we were interested in. I guess they open at 7AM and ran out of tocino and garlic fried rice. They only had tapa available which we passed on. We decided to give these guys a shot since we were already parked in the very front. We just got 1 item plates with steamed rice totalling about $16 including a mango drink. Mom got a fried fish and rice which was acceptable. My plate was the mung beans and veggies which I poured over my rice. OK dish and could have been better. Although we were eating the food in the dining area, the counterperson packed most of it as to-go and had the fish on a paper plate. The person we got at the counter was OK, not rude nor friendly. It sounds like we did not get the owner that other yelpers have encountered. This place appears to be very small biz (although other yelpers say they have some connection to Goldilocks on the other side of the plaza?) They have a bunch of styrofoam items stored on top of one of the tables. They have some Filipino artwork on the wall. There are lots of Filipino food options in the area so, this may be a pass on a second visit.

    Delicious Filipino food at affordable prices.
    Milton O.

    Food is always fresh and not too salty. Service is like your mom and Papa restaurant very friendly. And every table and chair are comfortable. I go there every week.

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    Food taste great. Love their goat curry but they only have it on Fridays. Great "turo-turo/to-go" eatery!

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    Authentic Filipino food since the 80's. We always go here whenever we go to seafood city. We get things to go

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    The taste of home cook , the service so nice I always go there and they know me already , the ambiance u feel home .

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    Excellent Filipino foods & they have lots of choices . Good place to order catering for any family occasions!

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    One of the staff needs to undergo training on "customer relationship", she's snobbish, she doesn't smile and not approachable.

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    Mekeni Pinoy's Pride - Crispy Pata

    Mekeni Pinoy's Pride

    3.6(624 reviews)
    0.8 mi
    •$$

    My friend and I consider trying new buffets one of life's little pleasures. Whenever we come across…read morea restaurant that looks delicious, we save it and eventually make plans to visit together. I came across this restaurant on Instagram and had been wanting to try it. Since it's a regular restaurant that offers a buffet only on Wednesday evenings, we decided to visit on a Wednesday night to enjoy the buffet. They're open from 4 p.m. for the buffet, and we arrived around 5 p.m. The restaurant was already packed! It's a medium-sized restaurant, and fortunately, we only had to wait about five minutes before being seated. Before entering, we paid first and were told that the dining time was limited to 90 minutes. When we got to our table, I thought the neatly arranged placemat setting was adorable. The plates were wide, clean, and white. Unlike the stainless-steel or plastic plates you often see at buffets, these were ceramic, which I really liked. It made the whole experience feel a little more special--almost like we were being treated to something extra.There was a nice variety of beef, pork, and chicken dishes, and salmon was the main fish option. They had egg noodles, a beef soup dish, short ribs, and lobster!! There was also crispy fried pork skin with meat attached. Just thinking about it makes me want to go back and eat again. Haha. As I was making my way through the food selections, someone who I believe was the owner kindly struck up a conversation and asked if it was my first time there. When I said it was, they welcomed me and told me to enjoy the food. For drinks, there was water and tea. The tea was on the sweeter side. I didn't ask whether other drinks were available to order. I had a lovely time chatting with the gentleman at the table next to us while enjoying our meal. The owner also kept coming by to check on us and make sure we were enjoying everything. Haha. Our plates were cleared quickly, too. The overall atmosphere felt like being invited over to a friend's house for a meal. Cozy, warm, and family-oriented! It had a kind of welcoming vibe that's hard to find at restaurants these days, and we had such a pleasant and enjoyable evening. I was especially happy because my friend enjoyed the food so much, too! Overall, almost everything was delicious, but the roast beef was particularly good. I also really enjoyed the lumpia. The lobster was probably somewhere in the middle in terms of flavor, but honestly, expecting too much from a $38 buffet would make me feel like I was asking for the impossible. Haha. You can really taste the care that goes into each dish, and the overall quality was impressive. I'm already wishing Wednesday would come around so I can go back!

    This is the second review I am doing for Mekeni Pinoy's Pride. We already know their food items…read morehere are of good quality and taste delicious and we also experience great and friendly service whenever we dine here. We have held a baby shower party for our daughter here and she and her husband were happy with the turnout and the outcome then. With such wonderful experience here, we decided to celebrate my wife's milestone birthday with a buffet lunch here last Saturday, July 25. I really appreciate the great collaboration through easy communication and coordination with Jenny, their manager here. She helped me ensure all went well from preparation to execution of the celebration. Almost all our guests raved about how good and delicious the foods were, even their lemongrass iced tea, which a lot of them loved. The costs were fair and reasonable as well as some special accommodations and a couple of complimentary food items by the owner for us for hosting our party here at their Mekeni Restaurant. Thank You and Kudos to the staff for their friendly, consistent, reliable and great overall service their crew and staff rendered to us that day. The team was headed by Jenny, Vanessa and Robert! Aside from the fact that they could have had more electric fans there that day to regulate the uncomfortable warm temperature inside the restaurant that day, everything else went very well and wonderful. We highly recommend Mekeni Pinoy's Pride for dining in, picking up and also having parties to celebrate special events. Let us all continue supporting this Filipino restaurant which makes truly very good quality and delicious Filipino dishes at reasonable prices! Let's Come on down to Mekeni's!

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    Mekeni Pinoy's Pride - TV and sound system and mic

    TV and sound system and mic

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    Sizzling Sisig

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    Gerry's Grill - September Line Up

    Gerry's Grill

    3.6(1.4k reviews)
    1.3 mi
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    First day back home from our trip to New York and now we were craving some Filipino food. With many…read moreto choose from in the Cerritos area, we decided to go to Gerry's Grill. When we got in and got sat immediately we could not decide on what we wanted. My wife wanted the Chicharron bulaklak, and I wanted Pancit bihon. We also added an order of Bichol Express with Lechon kawali and a grilled boneless bangus. Service was good. Food came out quickly and correctly. The taste was exactly what we were looking for. We decided not to have dessert there as their halo halo was over priced at $16.00. The food here has changed over the years for the better. The bichol express had a nice consistency from the coconut milk and the spice was not over powering. The bulaklak was nice a crispy and did not have an oily texture. The pancit also has pieces of Lechon Kawali which is not traditional but have a. Ice texture contrast. Last was the grilled bangus. Nicely grilled and charred with a fresh accompaniment of tomatoes and salted duck egg. It was a nice meal to bring us back to reality and why we live in this area that has so many Filipino restaurants.

    Pros: This restaurant is in a prime location, conveniently situated right near a mall and plenty of…read moreother dining options. It features a spacious layout with plenty of seating. Despite visiting as a large group of 9 on a busy Friday night, our wait for dinner was only about an hour. The live band playing that evening was also excellent. Cons: Unfortunately, the food was a mixed bag. While the sisig and grilled bangus were very good, the pancit lacked ingredients and was underwhelming. Worse, the pinakbet was completely inedible because the squash was spoiled.Service: The service management needs significant improvement. We brought the spoiled food to our server's attention, who passed it along to the manager. However, they completely ignored the situation and failed to come to our table despite multiple assurances. We weren't even looking for a replacement--we simply wanted to alert the kitchen so other guests wouldn't be served spoiled food. Eventually, the manager, Gilbert, came. He was calm and listened to our concerns, though it remains to be seen how the restaurant addresses the feedback. For this experience i will give it 2.5 for food quality and service. UPDATE: The manager discounted the pinakbet. Also, we stayed and ordered more food. I just want to commend Fausto our server for his great service.

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    Gerry's Grill - August Line Up

    August Line Up

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    July Band line Up

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    Kiko's Rotisserie Chicken

    Kiko's Rotisserie Chicken

    4.1(425 reviews)
    1.0 mi
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    Me and my mom were in the area and we finally decided to try this place out. Parking kind of a…read morehassle since there's spots that are marked for other businesses but we were able to find a spot. There are some outdoor tables but it's a small building where you order and pick up. The lady helping us out was really nice and explained everything to us when we asked questions. I opted to get an order of the lechon with rice. 12.99 for the order which is an awesome price for the amount you get! First bite and wow it was absolutely crunchy and savory. It was absolutely delicious! Along with the sauce used, I would order this everytime I come out here! Other than that, my mom got the sisig and the chicken and said they were both good in her opinion. Other than that I would say this place is definitely worth it if you're looking to get your lechon fix in! Definitely give this place a shot!

    A local gem!…read more Ordered a pound each of the Fried Pork Belly (Kawali) and Roasted Pork Belly (Cebuchon). Total summed up to a little over $50.00. Wasted no time sampling the food as soon as it was served. There is only outdoor seating, so we had to chase some flies away while tasting everything. Each order had crispy skin and came with a side of sauce that was sweet and slightly sour. My favorite was definitely the Cebuchon. Such tender, savory meat! After driving +40 minutes, the skin still had a nice exterior. I do like how minimal their menu is - you can tell they are pork-oriented. I can definitely see myself visiting again or even ordering a catering tray for the holidays.

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    Kiko's Rotisserie Chicken - Fried chix and eggrolls

    Fried chix and eggrolls

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    Roast pork belly

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    Salo-Salo Grill - Crispy Pata

    Salo-Salo Grill

    3.7(763 reviews)
    1.3 mi
    •$$

    Review 84/365 Day Challenge…read more I've been craving Filipino food especially the Sisig & Sinagang. Came at noon and was seated right away. What we ordered ~ Sisig is served in a hot plate that comes out sizzling hot. Not spicy at all and delicious like how I remember it. Pork was tender. ~ Garlic Fried Rice is always a must and really good. ~ Bbq Skewers Plate comes w lumpia and is good. I use to dine occasionally here w my hubby when we use to live in Fullerton. Restaurant has a Filipino vibe & associates are really friendly/attentive here. Always checking in on us. Parking is decent right in front of the restaurant and in plaza.

    Salo-Salo Grill is one of several long-standing Filipino restaurants in the Cerritos/Artesia area…read more Apparently Salo-Salo Kitchen in West Covina is not affiliated with Salo-Salo Grill in Artesia. [Parking]: Easy and free strip mall parking. [Atmosphere & service]: Casual dining atmosphere and nothing to write home about on the service. [Menu]: Some of Yelp's top highlighted items include Crispy Pata (deep-fried pig trotters), Garlic Fried Rice, Sinigang (Filipino sour soup), Lechon Kawali (Filipino crispy fried pork belly), Sisig (crispy chopped pork), and Kare-kare (Filipino stew in a thick peanut sauce - typically oxtail & tripe). Please note that items like Crispy Pata, Lechon Kawali, and Sisig don't come with rice and customers will need to pay extra for rice separately. They also offer all-day breakfast that comes with garlic rice and coffee or tea. *** BBQ Combination Plate (Pork rib, chicken / pork / beef skewers in one plate. Side of egg rolls - $19.00): I was able to get garlic rice instead of regular rice for free. This was a solid order as all the skewers had good flavors. The egg roll was alright, but the garlic rice was quite good. Sizzling Plate - Sisig (Spicy pork, onions, lemon juice - $18.00): This sizzling dish didn't automatically include a side of rice (extra charge for rice.) The sizzling pork had a tangy and sour flavor. Crispy Pata (Succulent park hocks with crispy rinds - $20.00): Not sure if succulent was the right adjective as the pork rinds tasted a bit dry. Just like eating bone marrow, definitely expect more bones than meat itself. I will say the meat was quite good once it was peeled off the bone as shredded meat pieces had a crispy texture. *** 3.5-star on food and I think both Salo-Salo Grill and Gerry's are solid options for anyone who wants to try Filipino food, but prices at Salo-Salo Grill are slightly less expensive than at Gerry's.

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    Interior (Sep 2026)

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    Turon Ice Cream Delight

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    Kusina Filipina - C3. A7. Chicharon Bulaklak

    Kusina Filipina

    3.1(53 reviews)
    1.4 mi

    Great place. Lots of delicious fried goodness for cheap when you get the combo plate. But they are…read moreclosed and I don't know if they have a new location.

    * Who: partner & I * What: late lunch…read more* When: Sunday 2pm-ish * Why: post-furniture shopping hunger * Space/Decor: somewhat small plaza with decent parking. The space itself is large & clean with dark wood/dark tones & splashes of gold in the front decor, & plenty of windows for natural light. It wasn't cluttered, so it gave it an open spaced small hall feel. * Service: There was maybe 1-2 other pairs of people there. The server allowed us to choose our seats, & was average friendly. He took our order pretty quick, the food came out fresh & didn't take long, he checked on us a good amount of times, & we never felt rushed. * Food: we got lumpia, garlic rice, pork sisig, & adobo. The lumpia was crispy & had decent flavor, but could've used slightly more spices in the meat mix. The garlic rice was good/standard. The adobo had a nice flavor but could've used more vinegar IMO. The sisig was perfect & juicy, though didn't come with lemon or egg (though lemon provided on request). * Final Thoughts: averaged price but for sure yummy Filipino food with good service that's sure to hit the spot. Flavor could be stronger in some aspects, but would recommend & would definitely return. * Final Grade: B+ or 8.5/10

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    Employees at the bar + tables 3/29/24

    Kusina Filipina - A1. Lumpiang Shanghai (Egg Roll)

    A1. Lumpiang Shanghai (Egg Roll)

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    Tony’s Barbecue - Pork skewers

    Tony’s Barbecue

    4.3(153 reviews)
    0.8 mi
    •$$

    The first Tony's I visited was the Anaheim store. At the time I didn't realize that there were…read moremultiple locations. When I saw that the menu was slightly different at each one, I knew I had to come to the Artesia restaurant specifically for the ube bibingka! The Artesia store is in a rather large shopping center that has LOTS of eateries as well as a 99 Ranch Market, so parking during peak hours and weekends can become quite the hunt. The interior decor and set up is very similar in both locations. This one is also very clean and seating is spaced comfortably. Orders are placed at the counter and your food is brought to your table when it's ready. Exclusive to the Artesia location's menu are 3 different kinds of pansit, so of course I had to try the pansit bihon as well as a chicken inasal plate. For dessert I had to try the 2 varieties if bibingka that were not available in Anaheim: ube and Macapuno. My foodie friend ordered the chicken skewers plate and an original bibingka. Everything was SO good!!! My chicken inasal plate came with 2 portions of leg & thigh, java rice, a small sampling of papaya salad, and a cup of egg drop soup. Whatever they marinate the chicken in made the meat SO tender and flavorful. The pansit bihon filled an entire to go container! The glass noodles were light (compared to egg noodles) and the whole dish was seasoned perfectly. Even with sharing the pansit with my friend, I still ended up taking more than half home with me. Same for the bibingkas. I ended up sharing the bibingkas with my son later that evening. The ube one is a must try for ube lovers. The macapuno one had a generous amount of coconut "strings" in it. Both were the perfect combination of creamy, light, yet decadent and very addictive. Service was friendly and efficient. Food is made fresh when ordered and came out fairly quickly. (bibingkas are made in fresh batches throughout the day). It's safe to say that I am now a huge fan of Tony's Barbecue. I took a little looksie at the menu for their West Covina location and I spotted some things I wanna try there as well. Stay tuned for a review for them soon :)

    I love this spot!…read more The Chicken Barbecue is my favorite! The pork barbecue is a close second. The pork ears were not good, super slimy and gamey. I usually am a fan of pork ears but I'd skip this one. I definitely can't wait to return and try other items!

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    Tony’s Barbecue - 9/25/24 Bibingka warmer, bought them all

    9/25/24 Bibingka warmer, bought them all

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    4/2/25 Sarap!!! Tony's bbq hits the spot

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