Wow, husband and I are still trying to figure out how we missed this place when we came to the…read morebakery a couple of doors away! So I was craving a certain Filipino dish, diniguan. And most of the ones I have tried does not compare to moms cooking. Because of mom's health she no longer cooks.... Husband was so kind listening to my food cravings and doing research, he found this place. First, this place is located in strip mall mostly made of food stops. Secondly and importantly, the parking is no joke! Come early and watch where you park. The parking is not plenty and the area is narrow, making it a challenge to see when pulling in or out of a parking space. When you get out of your car your sensory will be on overload on the aromas that seem to hook you by the nostrils! You walk in the restaurant and you will see the tables most likely all taken. How it works is you walk up to food counter and select what items you want. They offer different platter options. It was a lot going on up the food menu on the wall above the staff. Behind the counter it is well staffed so even though the line may be long it moves pretty quickly. Husband and I decided to go with a two item platter. My platter I choose half and half (rice and noodles) . My two items were chicken adobo and diniguan. We got an order of lumpia too. I found the chicken adobo to be pretty good! The chicken portion was pretty good. With chicken adobo there seems never to be enough of the sauce to saturate the rice. The diniguan to my surprise passed the test! It was tasty and had the right balance of flavors! I saved half to share with mom and she liked just as well. A plus for us is they serve seltzer (soda water)! They do have a self serve water station off to the side. The lumpia was good, but I probably would try one of the skewers next time. I forgot to mention that we had to ask to share a space at a table with another couple as there were no more open tables. They gladly shared. There are not outdoor seating. I would definitely visit this spot again.

Tita's Kitchenette has always been a popular spot, and it's easy to see why. Their food is known…read morefor its generous portions, great flavor, and wide variety of Filipino dishes. Despite the restaurant not being as clean or well-maintained as one might expect, many customers, including myself, keep coming back because the food has traditionally been worth it. However, my last two visits have been disappointing. Since I now live more than an hour away, I don't get to visit often, so it's frustrating to make the drive only to find that some of the dishes I specifically came for--such as kalderetang kambing and sisig--were unavailable both times. What made the experience even more disappointing was the wait. The line was long, the weather was hot and sunny, and yet it barely seemed to move. It felt like the staff were in no hurry despite the number of customers waiting outside. I understand that food service can be busy and challenging, but the pace of service was frustratingly slow. The food is still good, and the portions remain generous, but between the limited availability of popular dishes and the lengthy wait times, my recent visits left me wondering whether the trip was worth it. I hope they can improve their inventory planning and speed of service because the restaurant definitely has the potential to provide a much better customer experience.

Friendly filipino folks. lumpias. Amazing adobo. Delicious dinuguan. Tantalizing tocino…read more Lip-smacking lumpia. Just go already.

It's a hole in the wall established but a giant one! Lots of good Filipino food here !…read more Lumpiang vegetables is the one I always go to ! Maja blangka for dessert is good ! Kare kare is always good ! Sinigang is also great!

So glad I found this place! Situated in a nice little area with lots of different eateries, across…read morefrom a nice park. I'm not super familiar with the area but with all the good food option, I'll be back to check it out! I went there for the food but my eyes had stars in them when I saw the customizable halo halo. They have a nice display of the ice cream flavors as well as other snacks for purchase. I had to pass up the desserts this time and headed to the register to order dinner. The guy working there was great and also mentioned we could order at the kiosk which had pictures of each dish. I'm a little particular about my Filipino food and was so happy to find pancit bihon. I ordered this along with chicken adobo and pork lumpia. The prices were pretty decent, and the portion size for the pancit was huge. Let me tell you, everything was so tasty and it really hit the spot!

I love their halo halo. Especially because they have so many ice cream flavors. Not many people…read morehave flavors other than ube. (Try the Pandan!!) I like that they also sell the ingredients as well as a bunch of other snacks. Sadly, I have to remove a star because we ordered food and waited almost an hour. Turns out, they never sent our order to the kitchen. We weren't offered any extra items, refund, or discount for next time.

Pulled up to Kujo Eats to show love to a Filipino spot serving up hot, authentic plates…read more With so many options, I had to go with: Kalbi Ribs Chicken Adobo Garlic Fried Rice The Kalbi ribs were solid... personally I like mine a little more well-done, but still packed with flavor The chicken adobo? Spot on. Tender, savory, and hit all the right notes Garlic rice tied everything together perfectly Next time, I'm diving into: Sisig Crispy Pork Belly Lechon ...and maybe go full experience with a Kamayan feast (banana leaves + hands-on eating... real deal) Tip for thought: All the Filipino Uncles play Chess during the day and Singers come out to sing on their Karoke Machine If you're in the area, this spot is DEFINITELY worth checking out Pull up, support local, and come hungry One last thing, if you know any singers that love to compete. There's a singing competition April 24, 2026 from 8pm - Midnight. See flyer for more info!

Food: Picked up some food for my parents and I and it was delicious!…read moreService: I had issues finding the location and I think it was due to Apple Maps messing up. I eventually found it and when I got there, I met KuJo and he was SUPER nice and down to earth. That alone won me over as a future repeat customer. Ambiance: Gave me that old school feeling of nostalgia as I grew up in the area and it brought back memories even though this is a new establishment. Overall, this is a must try and if you have a chance to meet KuJo, be sure to say hello. Hes a super friendly guy!!!

A hole in the wall Filipino restaurant. It's located toward the back end of other businesses. Once…read moreI walked in I was greeted by a sweet elderly lady. She showed me where the menus were on the counter. We ordered take out. 1 order of lechon kawali with garlic rice and 1 chicken inasal with rice. It did take 20 minutes to cook the inasal but I did not mind waiting since it takes time for chicken to grill. The meat paired well with what seems like their house made sauce. And the pickled papaya was a great way to balance the savory of the meal. The price was not bad for what it was. My only take away was the chicken inasal being a bit dry. It had some flavor but lacked that juicy flavor to it. Would definitely recommend if you're in the area

Just found out they're closing up shop! Last day will be Sunday! Come support local…read more Best crispy pata, and garlic fried rice!

Ok hear me out, BEST KARE KARE hands down! Ultimate comfort food. Beats all of the Nanay's, Tita's…read moreand Lola's recipe's. Hubby and I were literally blown away by the richness, savory, thickness and flavorful stew. Kare Kare is my all time fav Filipino dish, and THIS has been the best I've ever eaten. Guys, please order this, you will not regret it. The lechon is such a unique touch to this Filipino classic. Never had it crispy, honestly it exceded our expectation. And def will be on rotation. We also got the Tortasilog, and man...the smokiness and flavors, just delicious. Another all time fav. The flavors just hit. The sisig fries were good, a San Diego spin on one of my fav ulam's. Flavorful but a bit too vinegary for my taste. But if you're into that, you must try it. I loved how they had a menu with pictures, it really helps those who have never had the pleasure to try our food. Your eyes eat first and I think visually the pics were mouth watering. We wanted to try everything. The ambiance is really cute, I enjoyed seeing the sari sari store and all of the native goods from the motherland. I'm a filipino/american born and raised in the US, so I enjoy seeing my culture everywhere. Great service, ample seating. Highly recommended local joint. Can't wait to try more dishes. We will absolutely be coming back!

Jax Chibugan has become our go to Filipino spot that's beyond the usual "point-point"/"turo-turo"…read moreset up. You order at the front and they'll bring the food to your table. So it's casual and still comfortable. The decorations are also super cute with the "tindahan" setup at the front. It really adds to the vibe. Now the food... the food is amazing. Everything we've tried so far has been delicious. We try to get something new every visit but one thing we alwaaaysss have is pansit and either go to or mami. Honestly, this place gives the most authentic Philippines vibe here in San Diego. Eating here genuinely makes me feel like I'm back home in the Philippines. The workers are kind, welcoming, and always willing to help. They speak Filipino and don't try to overly Americanize the experience, which makes it feel even more authentic. I seriously can't stop recommending this place to people because it's just too good!

One of the best and one of our favorite Filipino restaurants to visit here! The moment you step in…read morethis place, it's like you get transported back to the Philippines. Everything feels like home--the vibe, the people, the staff, the food, the music... all of it. All of the dishes are always so tasty and cooked to perfection. I can't remember a time we ate here and wasn't happy with what we were served with. We get a variety of their dishes--depending on what we're craving that day, but we always get their iced tea every single time--sooooo so good and refreshing! The area is spacious, well ventilated and clean. The staff is always cheerful and friendly. We never leave this restaurant without a huge smile on our faces and full bellies. HIGHLY RECOMMEND.

We were a big group, celebrated fam member Birthday. Four of my family members and I had allergic…read morereaction to their Salmon Sinigang ( mouth itchiness, mouth rash/ sore and watery diarrhea ). We do not have fish allergy before this. The waitress was nice and told the chef. She took the 2 salmon sinigang dishes off our bill. One family member had to take Benadryl and since we ate some already, it's too late. As for me stomach issues and itchiness. I am not going back and I do not recommend. Now I doubt what temperature they cook the fish or still cook it even though it's spoiled. The service was great though. Gerry's Grill food- NO thank you after this experience. I'm so disappointed! I hope my stomach issues after eating there will be resolved.

finally got to try this place. Instagram brought us here lol. While waiting for our car to get…read morefixed, we decided to have a family brunch here. Lots of options to choose from. I was torn between the tortuga ninja and the breakfast mexipino. Decided to go with the mexipino sandwich and the ube pancake. Ube pancake - served on a pizza plate. Wow factor lol. The pancake was good, however i felt it could have used a macapuno syrup or something coconutty to complement the ube. The drizzle they put on it was good and i asked for extra and it boosted the flavor. This can probably feed 4-5 people depending on how hungry you are. Mexipino sandwich - this was good enough to split. I loved the savory and sweetness and saltiness. All the flavors complimented one another and i did a happy food dance. Calamansi mint drink - it was just ok for me. Reminds me of the calamansi drink from the pouches and they just added mint. It was too sweet for me so i probably wouldn't order again. It's not a big spot but they do have a lot of seating. The staff on duty were really nice. I want to come back to try the tortuga ninja sandwich. They do have high chairs for the little ones. Unsure of the restroom since we didnt use it. Plenty of free parking since this is in a strip mall.

I've been doing a deep dive into regional Filipino and Mexican foods this year, moving past lumpia…read moreand pancit and mole negro, through kare-kare and dinuguan and huitlacoche and sesos, into the wild and wooly, far reaches of Pinoy and Mexicano cuisine. So yeah, I'm game, but occasionally, I need a break, so I'm glad to know there's Mexipino. The place offers an excellent, adobo-ish chicken and waffles; a weird-ass combination of great tastes called "Mexipino Hash"; and a super-refreshing drink made with calamansi and mint, which, to this former bartender and current fat man, makes perfect sense.