We love this place!! We used to come here when it was a food truck off of 301 HWY! So glad to see they have grown to a restaurant with an amazing owner, friendly staff, amazing food, great environment- nothing has changed just location!!! My favorites are the adobo either chicken or pork and of course the fried pork belly (lenchon). Beautiful sitting area, feels like you are eating at home with an amazing cook at hand. Thank you!!! read more

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WOW! What a true gem. We recently moved to Tampa, and after seeing the wonderful reviews for Manila Eats, we had to give it a try. Our first visit was a few weeks ago, right before closing, and they were so gracious -- they let us finish our meal while they were cleaning the restaurant, and never made us feel rushed. We ordered the pork adobo, lechon, and pinakbet, and damn, that food was GOOD! The only other places where I've had Filipino food this delicious were in LA or Jersey/NYC. My fiancé is Filipino and he gave it his full stamp of approval, which says a lot! Please support this business -- the owner is as sweet as can be. She was so gracious to us, and we ended up chatting with her for about 30 minutes. We genuinely enjoyed her company. My in-laws are visiting next month and we cannot wait to bring them to Manila Eats. They also do DoorDash, so spread the word! read more

Manila Eats - Chicken Adobo, Pinakbet - Filipino Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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Ever since I have found this place, whenever I am in the area I try to stop it. The food is delicious and the staff is so friendly. For me the portions are big, but I see that as a good thing. That means I can have left overs. #Winning 10.11.2025 read more

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My go to for Filipino food in Tampa. They are the best. Each visit has not disappointed. Sinigang Baboy Lechon Kawali Pork Adobo Chicken Adobo Lumpia Shanghai Mechado Pinakbet All winners. I'll even overlook their commitment to Pepsi products. I'll stick with Lipton Iced Tea or water. It's turo-turo style. Not familiar? Think cafeteria. Service is friendly and they do a bunch of karaoke and have entertainment throughout the week. It's on my way to work... read more

Stopped by this place for some filipino food. Overall it was good and service was nice. We got the beef caldereta, lechon, and halo halo. The halo halo was pretty big, so I'd recommend sharing if you can. The location is a bit far outside tampa and can be a bit difficult to find, but food was good. read more

I am on a roll of great eats and hidden gems. Located in what I consider to be nowhere (seriously, I re-routed my GPS twice thinking it couldn't possibly be correct), this delicious restaurant serving Filipino food clearly knows what they are doing. My friend and I arrived right when they opened. You order at the front counter, and I love that you can see all the food available, like a buffet, which is so helpful when ordering unfamiliar items. They have an every day combo special, which is your choice of two, smaller portion entrees, served with white rice and soda. For my entrees I ordered Chicken Adobo and Ginataang Sitaw and Kalabasa; a fancy name for shrimp curry with squash and green beans in coconut milk. The dining room is adjacent to the food counter with plenty of tables, and lots of fans around to help keep the room cooler. A woman was set up this Saturday morning performing live music - loudly - but pleasantly. The food was amazing, with my particular favorite being the chicken. The meat was so tender and juicy, you didn't even need a knife to cut it. And the sauce was not too thick, but not too watery. I also really enjoyed the curry - nice flavor, plus the shrimp were huge. Of course we split dessert. A flan, which was to die for. And a 3 layered rice cake gelled dessert called Sapin Sapin. This too was great, though the flan was better. All in all, so good, I can't wait to go back. Next on my list to try are the whole fried fish and the halo halo. And maybe a portion of Adobo togo. read more

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Manila Eats catered my 50th class reunion last weekend. Our high school was in the Philippines and the food they served brought back so many memories! My favorites were the pancit and pork sticks but everything was delicious! The servers were also Filipina so it just made the whole experience so authentic! read more

Pork Adobo highly recommended And the vibes are great beautiful visuals Veronica was amazing she was very nice and attentive We will be back often read more

Manila Eats - Filipino Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Adobo pork: 6/10 Flan: 8/10 Service: 7/10 Interior: 10/10 I'd definitely say this was a decent first time experience. read more

Manila Eats - Flan - Filipino Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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Great traditional food run by a great couple and staff. Fried pork chop and adobo chicken were on our menu with lumpia. All were hot and tasty. read more

This Eats now move to permanent location. They use to only have food truck. Now the have restaurant front location next to port of Tampa. Love it. Since they move to the permanent location, their offer of the food choices also increases. Now they serve two meat or veggies combo dish for less than $15. I think this is a good choice. We got two combo and one a la carte. The two meat we have is the fried intestines chicharon, adobo chicken, braised pork belly, Bistek. I like braise pork belly. We got the fried pork belly as a la carte. Skin fried to crispy. Our desert is Sapin Sapin - three layers rice cake. Delicious and not too sweet. The combo also come with a drink. I like this air condition dinning hall. Love to eat there. read more

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We plan on coming here every time we land in Tampa Airport! The place is relaxed and casual. Plenty of parking space. The food is soo good just like back home- Rich and flavorful. Service is good and everyone is friendly, so if you want to try savory Filipino food, the staff are polite and welcoming to questions and would help you pick out something to try. read more

I'm kicking myself for not going to Manila Eats sooner. It's not exactly close to me, but it's close enough. It's a stationary food truck on Tucker Jones Rd in Riverview. The road is hidden off a stretch of Highway 301. It's just past Symmes Rd if you're heading south on 301. You'll miss that right turn at Tucker Jones if you're not paying attention to the road signs. You've gone too far if you find yourself near Rhodine Rd. There's plenty of parking. They have an outdoor patio with a large table and some bench seating. It's very popular! I've been there on a Thursday at opening time and didn't have to wait. It was super busy this past Friday after noon. It's probably best to call ahead and pick it up. They really do get slammed with orders. Also, keep in mind that they may close before 8:00 pm. They sell what they have until it's gone. They post their daily menu on their FB site and give updates to Manila Eaters when they are sold out. What I've had so far has been great. The lumpia is so reminiscent of what we would get from the wives club when stationed overseas. It also reminded us of our former neighbor who would occasionally bring them over to us after frying it up for her family. So delicious! They make Pork Adobo, but it's not a daily offering. It was great! It's meaty, saucy, and tasty. I also liked the Binagoongang Talong (eggplant with shrimp paste) which was good. It also had chunks of pork belly. The Lechon Kawali was super comforting and tasty. It's a very large portion that I shared with my husband. We both agreed that the lechon and the lumpia are very addicting. I think the only negative was the white rice served with the food. It was very plain. Maybe it's supposed to be that way, or I'm just use to making my own jasmine rice. This didn't taste like jasmine or basmati. I saved the best for last. The star of the show was the Halo Halo dessert. I tried it based off of a friend's recommendation. She was so right. It was amazing! It has so many different flavors all rolled into one dessert. I looked at interviews with Veronica (the owner) and was surprised to find out that she grows her own ube and makes her own ice cream. The leche flan in the dessert was so creamy. The caramelized plantain and sweet potato mixed with 2 different kinds of beans and jack fruit also added so much flavor. Wow! I honestly didn't think I would love it as much, but I do. I drank half of it on the way home in the car. The ice cream surprisingly held up because of the shaved ice around it. I'd go back a million times just for that. I do want to try other Filipino dishes. I wanted to try the Chicharon Bulaklak. I'm adventurous that way, but I can understand why the owner was hesitant to sell it to me. She kindly described it to my inner gringa self. I say that with laughter. I mean, it's a delicacy and she didn't think I would like it. She's probably right. Maybe she'll let me try it one day. Hahaha! read more

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The goat caldereta is pretty tasty, with a slight salty kick. Not sure if it's a thing with Filipino cuisine, but it pairs well with rice. The sisig is tangy, so if you're not into porky flavors, consider other options. Sapin sapin is a coconut-flavored sticky and delightful glutinous rice pudding. read more

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My friend and I came here for the first time. It's a small place with limited outdoor seating but the food is good. I felt like the pancit palabok could have been better but my friend and I still enjoyed it. The lumpia could have been better as well. Less meat than normal and some bites were hollow with no meat at the ends. I ordered their special which was the Bulalo (beef shank soup). I got a cup of soup with corn and bok choy and no meat for $16. It was a bit of a letdown hence the lack of a picture. Halfway through I felt something was amiss so I went back and asked just to make sure if there was supposed to be meat... perhaps they forgot to scoop some in?? Turns out they forgot to give me a portion of beef to go with it. It ruined that first hunger/bite experience which was a huge disappointment initially but after getting the meat it was much better and more filling. I do recommend it... just make sure you get everything and check your food before you leave lol. I'd be interested in coming back to try their lechon. read more

Manila Eats - Pancit palabok - Filipino Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Finally, Manila Eats turned into a brick and mortar store. It locates 1.4 miles south of Tampa IKEA. The food was very delicious. The combo meal deal let me pick two entree, one base-rice or noodle and pick one drink from the refrigerator for 14.99. I liked the fried noodle, chicken, and the Chicharon. They were big portion and very good. The sitting area was new, big and clean. In the glass display case, there are many delicious dessert options. The sapin sapin we had was good. The owner was nice and service was friendly. We don't live close but for their delicious food, it's worth the drive. read more

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Delicious food, great ambience and very fast service!! The best Filipino food in Tampa Bay

Happy with the food, felt weird about the service. It's a simple, cafeteria style restaurant that cook delicious food. They have different food items each day so make sure you check out the menu online. read more

The food here was AMAZING I can't find one bad thing about it. This is a very nice building with what I would describe as cafeteria style food. Everything is already made you can see what you like and it comes with ALOT of rice. The person behind the counter was very nice, this was my first time and he was very patient. I wish I would have gotten some of the pork adobo because the sauce was amazing with the rice. Everything was cooked perfectly I also had Flan but didn't snap a picture but that was also amazing read more

Manila Eats - Filipino Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Stopped by on a Wednesday afternoon. Staff was friendly and food was delicious. The chicken adobo was full or flavor and so tender you can separate the meat with your spoon. The pork sinigang was flavorful too and meat was tender. The building has plenty of seating, is cool inside, and a nice space to enjoy your food. Would eat here again. read more

Manila Eats - Filipino Near Me - Tampa, Florida

I'm so happy to have found this place! There were several things I wanted to try, but opted for the pork adobo and WOW. The meat was tender and flavorful and the portions were generous. This is one of my favorite dishes my grandmother would make for me and I'm so glad I know an authentic place to go to when I need my fix. I couldn't leave without trying their Halo Halo and it didn't disappoint. Loved the flan and ube ice cream on top! The staff + owners were extremely friendly as well and truly cared about each person's experience at their restaurant. I'll definitely be coming back. read more

Manila Eats - Pork Adobo - Filipino Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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THIS IS A HIDDEN GEM! This place is a MUST TRY! The food is super delicious and the price is SUPER reasonable for the quality and quantity you get! I love their sour soup with the pork. Their service here is super friendly and welcoming. They welcome you with a smile on their faces and give you the best meal! And don't forget their dessert! The flan goes so well with their halo halo! So refreshing for the Florida summer! They make sure to fill as much fruits and jello for their halo halo! The atmosphere is also very homey. You feel like home coming here. There's plenty of tables and chairs for parties and to spend time with friends/family. Come on Sunday because it's KARAOKE Sunday! Must try if you're in the area! Highly highly recommended! read more

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First time trying Filipino food and it was amazing. My kids had 3 servings of lumpia and the lechon with rice was big enough to serve 2 adults easily. We also tried the Halo Halo and sapin sapin. We will be back. read more

Manila Eats - Lumpia - Filipino Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Found this fun neighborhood spot for authentic Philippino food. The staff was very friendly and took care of us well. We ordered chicken adobo, pork belly, and halo halo; it was very good. The highlight was the adobo, the meat was tender and fell of the bones super easily, the sauce went perfectly with the rice. The halo halo made a fantastic dessert for the end of the meal, especially in the heat. We would come back, especially since their menu changes by day. read more

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I'm always curious to try something unfamiliar in the area and i came across this hidden gem in Riverview. To find an establishment with Filipino food is rare and i don't find that often. I would normally get it from my Filipino coworkers at a potluck. They had me at Pancit! Came on a Friday evening. It wasn't crowded at all. The establishment is like a stationary food truck. People would come and go but i think mainly it was because they have ordered ahead. I had a lot of questions about their menu and the cashier was able to interpret what some of the items I didn't know were. I ended up sticking with what i was used to and getting the fried catfish filet. Pancit and lumpia. Lol I feel like it was decently priced for the amount of food i got. As far as the food, the pancit was good as is but turned to delicious once i added this sauce they had on the side to it. I wish i had taken a pic of it. It was a lightly pink vinaigrette? (I'm guessing) based sauce that really enhanced the flavor of the pancit. So yummy! The fried catfish was cooked perfectly. They ran out of fries so i had to opt for the rice. It was on the blah side. Felt like it needed some type of sauce or something bc it was dry. As far as the lumpia, it was fried to perfection. My kid loved it and i wish i would've ordered more! Overall, it's a great place to try Filipino food if you've never had it! The service is good. Whether you sit outside or take to go you have options! read more

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My parents live in FL and come here regularly when they're in Tampa. Service was super kind and friendly. Interior was well decorated and good seating area. We had chicken adobo, pansit, lumpia Shanghai, ginasang, etc. All tasted good and like home. Sarap! read more

We were in the parking lot taking our dogs to be groomed. We decided to stop at Manila eats we've seen it many times but we're always in transit or not in need of a meal. I'm not familiar with Filipino food but my husband is so he explained the menu to me and I was excited to try a few dishes. I am a celiac which means I can't have wheat, wheat derived products or barley (Gluten). I needed to ask if there were any of my allergens in the food items. Our server seemed to understand and told me the dish I picked did NOT have gluten. This interaction was difficult and might be avoided in the future with a concise ingredient list or common allergy menu available upon request. The food was delicious!! And looked beautiful. I ate the cassava cake assuming it was gluten free per my interaction, I had a allergy rash, extreme stomach upset and diarrhea for two days. The cassava cake had gluten. I don't usually like to ding people on language barriers but this is avoidable and dangerous, her level of answer confidence gave me no pause, it could have been way worse with any allergy that causes anaphylactic response. In summery my husband REALLY likes the food, I thought it was tasty too. The portions are good the service is fast and polite. The restaurant is in a prime location and has outdoor seating. I cannot warn allergy sufferers enough. Communication is not safe enough for us. read more

Manila Eats - These were Jeff's 4 Piece Lumpia (Shanghai style) - Filipino Near Me - Tampa, Florida

The day we came, it was super windy and about to storm, and the sinigang hit the spot. we also had the pinakbet, adobo, and I forogot what else we got. Not only was the food amazing, and delicious. but one of the owners, Ate Veronica, knows how to talk to people, in different dialects of the philippines. She is very caring, and She told us stories of her life, and how she came to Tampa...from a food truck to opening their restaurant. There was 15 of us with kids, and made sure we were taken care of. Also she makes her own Ube Ice cream...it was super flavorful and yummy, especially on the halo halo... if you're ever in Tampa, FL, make sure to stop by. Ate Veronica, dakal a salamat!!! read more

This place speaks culture. I'm not sure how large or small the Filipino community is here I n the area, but I can guarantee they are much appreciated of Manila Eats. Not only did my family receive delicious food, but we also received a history lesson too! Thanks to Veronica! She talked about the history of some of the ingredients in her menu items. Manila Eats offers a daily special menu along with authentic new featured items from time to time. While we were there, we had several people follow behind us and hop in line....this place is definitely popular! I'm happy for their success! And I'm so glad we got to try Filipino cuisine for the first time what a nice treat! Manila eats is a cute food truck producing delicious fresh menu items! They offer a cute shaded outside sitting area too. Definitely come check them out! They offer lunch, dinner, snacks, drinks, and desserts! My parents tried the pork adobo and loved it! read more

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Came to there new location on 22nd street... much bigger than their previous spot with a nice dining room area. Tried their Pork Dinuguan, Pork Sisig and Lechon... The Dinuguan is more of an acquired taste but having grown up eating something similar, I liked it. The Sisig is a classic and was good. The Lechon wasn't quite what I had expected, the flavor was very good, but the skin was a little too hard and tough for me to enjoy. They have an extensive menu that changes daily... I saw alot of little signs of the different dishes and thought they offered all of it, they do, but only on specific days. They didn't have my personal fave, the Bichol Express (especially when its spicy), but do try it if you see it... You do order from the counter with a display a different dishes and then you either pick up it up right there or they call your number out to pick up. Then you bring it over to the dining area to enjoy... I don't think they offer table service but its hard to confuse that since the moment you walk in you see all the food in front of you. read more

Here is my beef, why do food cost so much when your mom used to make at home easily? Well, mom passed away and I should have listen when she said, "come and learn to make this I am making." I had Laing with shrimp, adobo, and egg roll. It was as good as my mothers. Rest in Peace Mom. Manila eats I am ranking#1 in Tampa area, located near IKEA by Ybor city. For dessert, I had to try Halo-halo. Yum, No bragging, many Filipino are quiet people and some are famous like Bruno Mars and if you ask him his favorite food, he will tell you it's if Filipino Food. In summary, delicious food, decent prices, and rank by me#1 in Tampa. Read my past posts, you will see, I don't play with words and stars given. Please do the same. read more

Having lived in California and having several Filipino employees, I would be blessed with the most delicious Lumpia ever!!! Being here in Florida, I haven't had any and missed my little treats. Well is my face red. practically across the street from my community is a little shack, kind of hidden from the street, called Manila eats. LUMPIA!!! Hubby and I immediatly pulled in and ran to the counter and ordered some of these goodies! Freshly handmade, fried to perfection and served with a yummy sauce (don't know the name, sorry) for dipping, we devoured our order in minutes. A little pricey for 4 of these tasty treats, but I think everything is pricey these days. We will definitely be back to try more of the dishes they offer and I would recommend you give them a try! read more

Manila Eats - Lumpia!! Crunchy & yummy! - Filipino Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Some of the best most authentic Filipino food that you'll find anywhere in Tampa or even anywhere in the US. Pick virtually anything from the menu and you won't be disappointed. read more

Manila Eats - Ive tried it all. - Filipino Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Dropped in for lunch in between patients. Ordered fried flounder filet and pancit bihon. Flounder was crispy and moist inside. Could use more seasoning. Bihon was so so. Hard to get wowed when your mama makes the best pancit. Outdoor seating, porta potty only for number 1&2. read more

Manila Eats - Filipino Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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Salamat Manila Eats! This is the third Filipino restaurant/Food Truck that I've had since being here in Tampa (~10 months) and the second time visiting. The food is fresh and the service is great. I've had the BBQ chicken, sisig, chicken Adobo, lumpia, and lechon roll. All were very flavorful and tasted like I was back in the PI. My mother-in-law will always be my five star when it comes to Filipino cuisine; however, Manila Eats is a very close second. Salamat again and will definitely be back in the future. read more

Manila Eats - Out and about! - Filipino Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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Delicious chicken adobo made with dark meat. The pancit bihon had a generous portion of vegetables AND chicken and had an amazing garlic flavor and aroma. On a hot summer day, the halo halo topped with custard and Ube ice cream is a special treat! To top it off, the owners of this neighborhood gem support veterans, so kudos to them! read more

Manila Eats - Pancit bihon - Filipino Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Stopped by a couple days ago after an ikea trip and was blown away by their selection of dishes. Just got the chicken adobo to start and loved it. Will stop by for more unique ones after the next ikea stop read more

I had food to go and the food is so much delicious than Filipinna in waters avenue that don't have great portion and expensive. The portion is great in Manila eats with the price. I finally found good home cook meal and that the price is great. My number 1 place to eat if I'm craving Filipino food. Finally a place in Tampa that's not overprice or small quantity of food like Filipina Philippines cafe in waters ave. I call that place greedy on meat in waters and that's over price but can't find your food in the plate and charge for rice lol. Manila eats you be surprise on the portion as shown picture. Perfect sour and meat and vegetable. Thank you for being a great place and not charging to get rice. Applaud !!! read more

Manila Eats - Sinagang - Filipino Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Food was great! They had fantastic service! The staff were super friendly! Thank you so much, Ate Veronica.

Ice cream review only We arrived at 7:40 and they closed at 8:00 but closed early due to running out of food. No biggie since we just wanted ice cream anyway. We were still able to order and got some ube, avocado, and mango. Overall it was a little disappointing. The serving size seemed small for the cost. They said this was homemade and maybe that's the case. I can tell you that the avocado had ice chunks in it. Maybe it was old or not done? The mango was enjoyable but ube was a little slimy to me. I'm not sure if they are using actual fruit or extract flavoring but I don't think I would order the ice cream again based on this visit. Sorry I couldn't review the food but I'm guessing it's good since they ran out of it. read more