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Quite a pleasant surprise to find that this Filipino restaurant was near the hotel we were staying in. From my childhood, Max's always meant great tasting food, outstanding hospitality and reasonable pricing. The staff greeted us and sat us at the table of our choice...we came in before "rush hour". They were really friendly and highly knowledgeable of the food on their menu. My son's choice for tonight was the Beef Nilaga and it tasted just like Mom's cooking back home! We also had Calamansi Juice and Sago't Gulaman for me. I was expecting my son to be a little more bold with his food choice, but what he chose was good enough. The place was nice and comfortable. The decor was really pleasing to the eyes. The tables and the seating were comfortable as well. If you are in the area and looking for great Filipino fare, this is the place to be...
If you're craving Filipino food in Bakersfield, this spot really hits home. The food was delicious, portions were solid, prices felt fair, and the service was excellent. Friendly staff and a welcoming vibe that makes you feel comfortable right away. Definitely coming back.
I love the food and I love the culture one of my favorite places very good customer service too
Staff were great. Comfortable seating and they even have a party room. They did a great job remodeling what used to be a pizza place. Make you feel welcomed as soon as you walk in. If you are not familiar with the cuisine, they take the time to explain the dishes to you. I wish there was more description of ingredients on the menu. We have many Filipino's in our family and I was excited to try the food. Like with Mexican cuisine. . . everyone cooks differently. We ordered Lumping Shanghai appetizer. . . not what I am used to. . . They were small bite size egg rolls with a tasty dipping sauce. Hubby had the Pancit Canton. . . like a chow mein with thicker noodles and an order of puto. It was tasty. . . with a variety of proteins. Son had the Sizzling Caldereta. . . like a beef stew. . . same flavor. . . and white rice. I had Lechon Kawaii. . . crispy pork belly. OMG! that was my favorite of everything. . . Just needed some corn tortillas and some Chile. . . lol. . . It was so good. other than the fly that would not leave us alone, I would be back just for the pork belly. . . and maybe to try dessert. . . and maybe a specialty drink.
The food was delicious and the dessert wow so yummy. The ladies were really nice and friendly. The ambiance feel like family. #maxsbakersfield @maxsbakersfield #buzzybooth
Definitely one of my favorite places to eat when craving filipino food. Its more nostalgic for me cause I use to eat at a Max Restaurant when we lived in LA. Sundays after church at the Glendale location . Just the ambiance alone makes me feel that I'm in my Lola's house during the holidays because the restaurant is full of people, laughing, telling jokes, enjoying the food. The one thing that impresses me with the staff is that they always deliver service with a smile. They are willing to take that group photos of you and your family... definitely creates that feeling of home away from home.
We were greeted and welcomed at the front, very enthusiastically! The food was absolutely delicious! The chicken was juicy and flavorful. I loved the Pancit. The banana ketchup was interesting very much like a sweet-and-sour sauce. The dessert was delicious although I didn't realize it was a different type of banana so it was very dense . Our server Destiny was delightful .
It's been a year since my last review and I'm adding a star because Max's has become one of the regular Bakersfield restaurants in my rotation. I have yet to find another place that serves better Filipino food in the area! Orders: Daing na bangus: fried marinated milkfish. Deliciously crispy and flavorful. Love this with a side of rice and spicy/garlic vinegar. I typically don't eat the skin or the fatty center (but some people like it). Def one of my favorite fish to eat! Sinigang (pork): a tangy soup that truly warms the soul. A good substitute for when I don't feel like making this at home. Pork adobo: a classic dish served with some fresh tomato and onion. Perfectly seasoned and very tender meat. Amazing with some rice. Lumpia Shanghai: little pork egg rolls that make for a nice appetizer. Calamansi juice: hard to explain this one. It's a citrus drink that's not too sweet. Super refreshing. Everyone who works here is super nice and welcoming. It's good for groups and plays nice music. Tons of parking as well. A+
I'm going to try something new, Maxs Philippine food sounds delicious, the folks here are extremely friendly and helpful , I ordered the most popular dishes to try . I ordered the whole fried chicken, also Lumpiang Shanghai "egg rolls" also the Pancit Canton " Egg noodles" , great vibe in here. The egg rooks came out quickly and were hot as expected, they were not greasy at all and the sweet sauce served with them was a perfect compliment to the meat and vegetable flavor. I'm trying not to over eat on the first dish but they are so good I cannot stop! The whole chicken was next to come out, there is no breading and the outside is very crispy and the inside is juicy, it came with a few French fries, the crispy chicken was delicious, the French fries were cold in 5 minutes but may that's how it's supposed to be , The oil used to cook the chicken had a clean taste and contributes to the clean taste The pork bbq skewers were next , nice presentation and I dug right in, The smoky taste and slightly sweet taste was very good, there are some pickled carrots on a cabbage leaf that really compliments the pork flavor , I'm so full right now , lol Next up is the Pancit Canton , this smells delicious, house made noodles with a little cabbage, chicken, green onions and shrimp , I'm not sure what sauce is put on the noodles but it's delicious There were frequent stops asking how I was doing , You do not need to order what I did but I'm glad I did , I can with confidence highly recommend this spot
Ever since Max's opened in Bakersfield, I never got to try it and so my family and I decided to make it our dinner for the night. I was really excited! However, we were calling two different numbers; Apple Maps had a different number and Yelp had a different number. Neither answered our call. So it already started off rocky. Finally, I gave up on calling and ordered through their website. I ordered the Pork Sisig ($20), the Crispy Pata ($32) with extra sauce ($.75), and a small Taho ($5). We finally picked up our order and wow, the portion of the Pork Sisig was so small for how much it cost and the Taho was not good. The Taho was lacking flavor, a mix of cold and warm. The Crispy Pata was a good size and it did last for my family of 3 and while the Pork Sisig tasted good, it is not worth it for much it cost.
I pass through Bakersfield a couple times a year, usually just staying the night on the way to Las Vegas. This time around, I was pleasantly surprised to see this Max's open (which it wasn't on my last trip in 2023). It was just a block away from my hotel, so my wife & I came for dinner early on Friday evening. We were seated right away (though by the time we finished dinner, most of the restaurant was full). Because we are just passing through, our order was more muted than usual. We "only" ordered the fried chicken, the crispy pata, pancit palabok, and garlic rice. The skin of the chicken was perfectly crispy without needing any breading, the crispy pata was much larger than we expected, and the pancit and rice were just like mom used to make (my Mom, at least). This was still a lot of food, which we could not hope to finish between just 2 people. We did take half of it back to the hotel, to be eaten when we get to our final destination in Sin City. The service was very good, even though the staff were running around to serve all the other customers. And the price was very reasonable with all the food that we received (basically food enough for 4 people). I can see this being our go-to spot on our future trips to town.
It's great to finally have a traditional sit down Filipino Restaurant in Bakersfield now! For years, we've only had the "turo turo" style Filipino restaurants. These are the type where you point at the food you want from what you see at their already cooked food hot displays. Kind of like a Panda Express style Filipino place. Anyways, Max's Restaurant is not like that which is wonderful. Been here a couple of times now. Food has been tasty each time. Even the times that we've had the food to go for takeout everything has still been quite yummy. My favorite my Filipino entrees at Max's are the Kare Kare which is a beef peanut stew. Only my Mom makes it better, but unfortunately she doesn't make it very often anymore. Two entrees that are terrible for our arteries, but taste so delicious are the Lechon Kawali and Max's Crispy Pata. They are so yummy, but also not the best for our overall health. So eat them in moderation folks. Sinigang with baboy (tamarind soup with pork) is another item that I really like here. Pork Skewers are a terrific choice. Of course, I can't forget Max's Fried Chicken. Good stuff!! Filipino cuisine is not an ethnic cuisine that most folks are familiar with. Max's offers a diverse selection of traditional Filipino food to try. I highly recommend this restaurant. Give them a try!!
it was okay, the chicken was decent but not that flavorful. I wish the kabob wasnt as cold as it was. the ambiance was decent i liked the photos that were hung up showing Filipino Culture. the service wasnt the greatest but we were the only people there and i assume the staff was tired.
Max's is a renowned Filipino restaurant. Quite popular among Filipinos. Its been around in the Philippines since 1945. It's reputation is hinged on their signature fried chicken and a few other Filipino favorites...Crispy Pata, Bulalo, Kare-kare, Sisig, Sinigang to mention a few. Was really happy to hear that Max's was coming to my hometown. Used to have to make a trip to Glendale to enjoy the food. It is quintessentially a taste of the Philippines. Dining is at the core of Philippine Culture. Max's has successfully transcended many generations serving up Philippine favorites. It's presence in Northern America has brought a taste of home to many Filipino expats. This review is written after my third visit to Max's Bakersfield... With the exception of the inconsistency of the Halo-halo, everything else has been as expected--deliciously reminiscent of home. The signature Fried Chicken was seasoned well. Had that delicious thin crispy skin but was a little dry. Missed the familiar moist chicken meat. Bulalo (Beef shank and marrow Soup) is my personal favorite. The soup stock has a rich umami bone marrow flavor with vegetables and beef shank meat that's so tender. Crispy Pata (Deep Fried Pork Shank) is light and crispy outside, moist and juicy inside. The pork skin is crisp like a thin chicharon chip. Absolute indulgence. Served with a vinegary dipping sauce that cuts through the melt in your mouth fatty goodness. The Chopsuey is surprisingly delicious. Texture of vegetables was just right. Would definitely order it again. Was hoping to try the Sizzling Caldereta but it was not available during my last two visits. The Halo-halo (Filipino Shaved Ice) with Ube (candied Purple Yam) and/or Macapuno (Young Coconut) Ice-cream, Pinipig (roasted rice crisps), flan, banana, sweet jackfruit, sweetened beans, and other tropical fruit was perfect on our first visit. Not on our subsequent visits. I will review the other dishes we tried some time in the future because I'd like to talk about their Service. To be polite, it has been less than desirable. All 3 visits suffered some kind of service issue. The staff is polite but they all seemed to lack training and a true sense of hospitality and customer service. During our first dining experience, our server gave us the wrong receipt. I caught the mistake because we didn't order what was on the bill. It took her at least 15 to 20 minutes to get back to us with the right receipt. The second visit, we had to wait 45 minutes in their cramped receiving area. They did not have a wait list. They need to have a basic wait list. A piece of paper on a clip board where the name, number of people dining, and the time they checked-in can be referenced for seating. There is a young man running around with an IPad seating people but missing out on who actually came in to wait first. We weren't served our drinks until after the second entree was on the table...our neighboring table was almost done with their meal and they also did not have water or anything to drink. Isn't that supposed to be the first thing served? Our third visit was just painful. We stood in line in the sweltering heat of over 100 degrees. They did not open promptly at 11am. Opened at 1105 (not to be facetious but when you are standing out in the heat every minute counts). We were 3rd in line and seated promptly. Our designated server took our order but told us she couldn't pronounce the names of the food on the menu nor did she make an attempt to write our order down. Exactly one hour later, I sought out the manager. Everybody who proceeded us was served but we and the 3 or 4 other tables that our waitress was supposed to care for were abandoned. I saw a lot of other hospitality staff walk by and not a single one asked us if we were okay or if we needed anything. The manager apologized and told us the server was new. She also told us that we would not be getting the Kare-kare and Caldereta because they ran out. That was late notification. Their waiters should have a list of unavailable items so customers don't order what is not available. My husband and I stayed until we were served over an hour later. I saw the people in the booth beside us just leave without having been served. The dining experience made me sad. Filipinos are known for their hospitality and good food. It's a shame that a franchise of a renowned Philippine restaurant lacks the caring and warmth akin to its culture and reputation. Their excuse: our servers are new. Sorry. Your staff needs guidance and direction. Cute uniforms but without the initiative and desire to serve, the dining experience fails. Waiting for over an hour for an order to be served is a bit much (especially if you made the effort to show up early for opening and patiently waited in a queue). I really hope they fix their staff deficiencies. If you don't mind waiting for good Filipino food, go to Max's in Bakersfield. read more
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We were ecstatic when Max came to Bakersfield! When we lived briefly in the Philippines, my American husband's favorite restaurant was Max's. We have gone to eat there four times in past 10 days . The hospitality and service are outstanding. The food is true Filipino taste and more. I am so happy I don't need to cook Filipino food again at home. My American husband is happy to go to Max's anytime!! read more
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Front desk lady was very friendly to us and also to the children! Server was nice but took awhile to check on us which is fine maybe she was busy. Food: Lechon Kawali was very good btw the picture looks dry but actually wasn't. The Lechon Kawali Sisig was very salty to much seasoning used, Pancit Canton was alright, overall wasn't too bad read more
3 years ago
First time eating here with my family. The service is pretty good. The food is amazing. We ordered: garlic rice, sinigang bangus, sizzling pork sisig, pork BBQ skewers, pancit miki bahon, and bukon pandan. Our waitress Anna Mae is so nice and friendly. The kitchen manager is so nice and friendly as well. Definitely will come back here again!! read more
3 years ago
New place so of course it's crowded but a party of 4 for Lunch on Friday was a 15 minute way. Service was great and attentive. Overheard a server saying it was so busy she was overwhelmed and worried she couldn't give her best service and make people not wanna come back. You guys are doing a great job We ordered BBQ pork skewers, Crispy Pata, Pancit bihon, whole fried chicken, fresh lumpia, and garlic rice. The fried chicken was a little dry but everything else was 10/10. So glad there is Filipino food in Bakersfield now. read more
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What a great experience! The service was great. The restaurant is clean and beautiful. The food was awesome!!! Thank you Max's!!!! Definitely 5 stars!!! read more
3 years ago
I got to try the latest new things on the menu. The Bilao player is great for groups! I'm so full. read more
3 years ago
Thank you for this new addition to Bakersfield! My exposure to Filipino cuisine is limited, but I will be back! We sampled bbq pork skewers, fried pork belly and lumpias filled with pork & veggies. I also ordered a single serving of garlic fried rice. We ended up ordering the dessert halo-halo to share at the end. Everything was delicious! read more
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This is now my absolute favorite Filipino restaurant in Bakersfield. Classy ambiance from the dining area to their restrooms. Everything that I've ordered so far was amazing. Their classic fried chicken paired with banana ketsup, BBq skewers, Crispy Pata, Chicharon Bulaklak( so addicting) definitely a must try! Don't ever leave without trying their mouth-watering desserts like Halo-Halo and Buko Pandan. Hosts and servers are also great and always efficient, happy, and polite. Can't wait to return and wouldn't hesitate to recommend to anyone looking for somewhere to eat in BF. read more
3 years ago
Thankful that you are in our city now. Missing Filipino cuisine and don't want to cook, the best place to dine. Always love the Max's chicken really sarap to the bones. The best chicharon bulaklak and the Toron with ice cream is the bomb. Only 4 coz I didn't like some of our orders. read more
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Rubber Calamari. My daughter is not impressed. She can't even chew the calamari. Chewy like bubble gum lol read more
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Authentic Filipino food in Bakersfield! Definitely recommend. Service was great and food came out fast. Recommend the pata, kare kare, garlic rice, and everything else! Go right at opening or after lunch as it can get busy and you'll have to wait. read more
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Came in for early Sunday lunch and tried to beat the post church family brunchers from coming in. It was packed by noon. Very nice aesthetic and cheerfully greeted by everyone there. Ordered the calamari, sisig, pancit, whole chicken, garlic rice, and crispy pata. The calamari was overcooked like dried pusit but the crispy pata was delicious. The fried chicken was bland, but covered in Mang Tomas or banana ketchup made it better. Their halo-halo wasn't as sweet as I wanted it to be but I'm sure my diabetes didn't mind. They did sing me happy birthday served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream so that was pleasant. read more
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Finally writing a review for this restaurant. We were looking forward to them opening in town as we have been huge patrons of this restaurant back home in the Philippines. I remember growing up looking forward to going to their restaurant for the crispy friend chicken! The chicken did not disappoint. We always order one when we come here to feast. Tried to order something different from the menu each time. And tried not to compare it with home cooking from family and friends. It's a hit and miss on some of their food items on the menu. Pancit is good and tasty. But depends on the chef probably you may end up with a batch a little salty. But I personally don't like too much salt in my food so what's salty for me may not be salty for others. I like their Pancit Canton the best. Chicharon Bulaklak is good and crispy. Ordered it a few times and always consistent. Sinigang soup is delish. Perfect sourness. Can't go wrong with any of them. Kare-Kare wasn't too bad although it would be nice to have more meat and veggies in the each order. Lechon Kawali and Crispy Pata were on point. Not very happy with any of their Sisig dishes. I suggest to skip that if you don't want to be disappointed and looking for authentic Sisig. Beef Caldereta is meh. But then again I'm spoiled with my dad's cooking... the best Caldereta ever! Now for desserts, you can't go wrong with their Halo-halo. Chunky and delish! Buko Pandan is ok and the caramel bars aren't too bad either. Glad that we have this restaurant option now in town for Filipino food. Will definitely go back and take family and friends to eat here. read more
3 years ago
The food of my people! At first I was honestly skeptical at how good can this restaurant really be because of how much Filipinos would talk about it. Finally was able to try it and wow was I proven wrong. Got food for the the family. Started off with the chicharon bulaklak which is always a nice appetizer. Wish they included more tbh for the price. Ordered the chicharon kawali which was super tender and flavorful, just a little too oily IMO. The chicken was pretty good as expected from what people have mentioned. Then I got the pancit bihon and was probably the best pancit I ever had. Immediately had so much flavor and liked that there was fish balls in there which I never seen in pancit before. The inside of the restaurant is super nice and visually appealing. The workers were all very polite! Some workers were off the clock and even got a late order of halo halo made for me. Overall I would recommend this place! read more
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