Cancel

    Open app

    Search

    Mexipino Craft

    4.2 (571 reviews)

    Order Mexipino Craft Takeout or Delivery

    Mexipino Craft Photos

    Business Info

    MEXIPINO CRAFT ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

    You might also consider

    Recommended Reviews - Mexipino Craft

    Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
    Yelp app icon
    Browse more easily on the app
    Review Feed Illustration

    Reviews With Photos

    Eric S.

    Came here for breakfast with my kids yesterday, and let's just say... I've had more structure in my toddler's LEGO builds than I saw in the front-of-house operations. We walked in and saw a polite little sign that said, "Please wait to be seated," so like civilized diners, we did. And we waited. And waited. And... nothing. No eye contact, no greeting, not even a subtle nod that said, "We see you, we're swamped, hang tight." Eventually, a fellow hungry dad behind us went rogue and gently flagged someone down like we were on a deserted island trying to get rescued. He let them know we all hadn't been seated yet, and finally some motion happened. Now, to be fair, they were clearly hosting a huge party inside, and I could tell the staff was deep in the trenches. I've worked in restaurants before, so my compassion kicked in. It felt like one of those mornings where everyone called out sick and the universe said, "Good luck." One gal came out from the kitchen to buss tables with the facial expression of someone who just realized she left the stove on at home. My heart went out to her. We see you, sis. The food? I went for something fusion-y--a breakfast sandwich that, to be honest, was decent...The presentation was fine, but the flavor said grocery store aisle 7 more than chef-crafted brunch delight. Just okay. Not terrible, but definitely not memorable. As for the ambiance, It gives off bar vibes--like, "order a shot with your pancakes" kind of vibes. Not necessarily bad, just not what I expected All that said, I'm rooting for this place. I think with a little more staffing and a tighter system (maybe a host or even a laminated sign that says "Please seat yourself if no one greets you in 5 minutes"), things could improve a lot. The heart is there--it just needs a little polish.

    Kristi C.

    Leslie was superb! :) I brought some of my students & staff in (to celebrate end-of-semester), and she was very patient, accommodating and the food was delish! Highly recommend!

    Cucumber Spinach
    Christopher A.

    My first time here and can't with my friend and her granddaughter who wanted pancakes. Seated immediately. Small establishment and not many tables but still a good vibe inside . Ordered the cucumber spinach drink which was really good . We each got the Magandang umaga plate mine with chicken tocino and hers with longanisa. First there was not enough rice to go with the entree which made this review lower. Other than that I enjoyed the food. Now the pancakes were huge and this place has pizza boxed to take home the pancakes . The ube pancake was really good too bad I was already full . I highly recommend this place and will next time try chicken adobo and waffles

    Inside
    Joyce L.

    With a preggers girlfriend eating for two and a non-preggers but nevertheless perennially starving lil ol' me, we needed great food pronto and lots of it... Mexipino Craft hit the mark on the above counts, but no AC during a heat wave and undisclosed surcharges - I've no problem whatsoever with an extra cost for ordering one's eggs poached but it should be stated on the menu or by the server upfront, not a surprise on the final bill - kept it from a full five stars. There was zero wait on a weekday mid-morning. We both ordered a Calamansi Mint, which was tangy and refreshing albeit would've been even tastier with slightly less sugar. Mama-to-be demolished her gargantuan Tortuga Ninja (Breaded Beef, Chicken, Ham, Bacon, Avocado, Chipotle Aioli, Swiss Cheese) while I made quite a dent in my Mexipino Hash (Achiote Chicken, Longanisa, Ham, Garlic Rice, Black Beans, Ube Purple Yam, Avocado, Queso Fresco) but ultimately had to tap out and bring the rest home :P. Both dishes were deliciously fusion-y true to their namesake!

    Maximin Breakfast Sandwhich
    Melanie R.

    Amazing food! So much flavor all in one plate! Good prices for big portions. We had the maximin breakfast sandwich, the tortilla ninja, maximin fries, and adobo chicken and a waffles, would definitely order again and again.

    Menu (may 2024)
    Anthony T.

    Decided to give Mexipino Craft a try for brunch this morning because I was in the mood for some Ube pancakes and saw that this place offered some. Checked in on Yelp and got a free coffee to start! Came to the restaurant wearing a sweater and immediately felt the heat and stuffiness. I questioned the server asking if there is air conditioning, but there isn't because of it being an old building and only two small fans located near the kitchen. I took off my sweater, but it was still uncomfortable. I can only imagine how the servers feel if they're constantly moving around. I'd have to say that it was the first time I sweated while eating pancakes. I read a lot of reviews about the Ube pancake, some good and some bad so I had to see for myself. Some swore by it and others say that it lacks the Ube flavor in it or does not have enough. I asked the server about the pancakes and he mentioned that the Ube pancake is not a purple pancake, but instead they use dollops of Ube puree throughout. I have to say that it is definitely massive in size and can easily feed 2+ people and not to be eaten by one person. As for taste, it most definitely LACKS Ube flavor, even with extra dollops of Ube that was requested and would not order it again. I've had plenty of Ube pancakes from various restaurants and this does not come close. It's a normal pancake with bland Ube, but the pancake is fluffy. Service was pretty good, but the restaurant wasn't super busy. I would come back to try the savory menu.

    Brunch with good morning options and fresh drinks
    Heatherlyn L.

    4 stars- I wanted to love everything about this place. I didn't. No wait to be seated. Nice. Got menus right away. Got our drinks (waters) later than I would've expected. We were one table of two that had customers. I didn't time who long it took to get food after we ordered. It was reasonable. I ordered the giant ube pancake, longaniza, and an egg. My friend got Milanesa with French fries, avocado and tortillas. This is where I was really hoping they would hit it out of the park. My friend's milanesa was hard and dry. It was cooked much too long. (They seem to be deep frying the milanesa- in case you'd want to know that). French fries (pre-seasoned) were awesome. Tortillas were hot and yummy! My giant ube pancake was way bigger than I expected! lol it's approximately 4-5 or so of my hands. Loved it. Someone with texture issues may not like that it's fluffy and chewy. I would guess it gets to be up to like 1 inch thick! Egg was perfect. Longaniza was overcooked as well. I still ate it, can't be wasteful. Took 3/4 of the pancake home (both myself and my friend were eating from it) and we still had that much left! They have some nice seats, but their ambiance could be kicked up a notch.

    For a place that is Filipino fusion I have never been served undercooked rice. The rice could have been cooked for another 10 minutes

    I ordered doordash from this place and was expecting something amazing. Mexican and Filipino, my 2 favorite things to eat. Being a Filipino, I always love to find someone doing fusions of Filipino with anything. We order led the ube pancakes Adobe fried chicken and waffles Chicken tocino with garlic rice Longanisa with garlic rice Well the food arrived and I was amazed by the size of the ube pancakes but that is where it ended. The pancakes were super chewy. It was cool they put little pieces of Halaya as the pancakes had no flavor. The chicken tocino was good. Didn't taste like chicken tocino but more like bbq. The Longanisa was inedible. It was dry and overcooked. The adobo fried chicken was good but the waffles were a soggy mess. I know ordering door dash it's not going to be like eating there but to be a Filipino fusion place and miss the mark on the Filipino side is disappointing. Had big hopes but I was as sad as the food looked and tasted.

    Breakfast sandwich
    Angela L.

    This place is an absolute gem! A delicious fusion of Mexican and Filipino flavors. We went for brunch and I was surprised the place wasn't as busy as I feel it's should be. I had the giant ube pancake, which really did taste like ube, unlike alot of places that just give you something sweet and purple. My husband had the breakfast sandwich that came on a perfectly toasted concha. The agua frescas were unique and very refreshing and the service was attentive, and friendly. We felt very welcome and will be going back soon.

    Filipino Longaniza Chilaquiles
    Dee-ar M.

    The place is nice and clean, it's very welcoming. The server was very attentive also gave us information regarding place sizes so we don't over order. Food was 10/10 for me and don't even talk about their drink it was all refreshing, I ordered the calamansi juice

    menu
    Bernadette T.

    Filipino and Mexican food - two of my favorite cuisines, so this place intrigued me! They looked to have a great selection of foods from both cuisine and we really enjoyed our food. It is deceivingly filling! The interior and vibe is pretty quaint and casual (I came in in sweatpants), food presentation was just okay. Our server was very friendly. food ordered - magandang umaga with chicken tocino: a hearty meal with filipino marinated chicken. I do wish the chicken was a tad more sweet. They also have a soy saucy marinated tomato to go along with it and it is super salty, so I definitely recommend eating a little at a time with other bites of food. - giant ube pancake: very fluffy pancake!!! the ube is just dollaped throughout, wish it was more ube infused though - chicken achiote hash: another filling meal with potatoes and chicken! very nice smokey flavor

    All done
    Luis A.

    This is definitely a hole in the wall joint. My brother discovered this place and it is a great breakfast spot. Place looked pretty small and empty and there was only one person serving and taking orders. Took forever to have our order taken and brought out, but it was worth the wait. I appreciate a hard worker. Place deserves its 5 stars. Look at my pictures for evidence. Much rather come here than Denny's tbh.

    Refreshing Calamansi mint
    Vivian M.

    No kidding, we will definitely come back here! Everything is good! Ube pancake was crisp and not that sweet, which i like! It's so big that we can't even finish... lol. The chicken tocino was marinated perfect, not too sweet... oh my, the garlic rice... perfect! Right portion. Shout out to James, very good customer service! He's trying to juggle up welcoming the customers, taking the orders, serving and all, very pleasant!

    See all

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 2
    Love this 3
    Oh no 0

    11 months ago

    Helpful 50
    Thanks 17
    Love this 43
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    10 months ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 10
    Thanks 1
    Love this 6
    Oh no 0

    11 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Delicious Mexican and Filipino food!! The pancake was large. It was like a pizza! All other dishes were great and nostalgic.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1

    1 year ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Dee-ar M.
    109
    18
    15

    1 year ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Sandra M.
    0
    60
    121

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Danny Q.
    873
    34
    11

    2 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Beer L.
    63
    93
    124

    2 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Steve P.
    174
    55
    0

    1 year ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Mexipino C.

    Mexipino C.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    We didn't like it. Everything is dry and wait is really long. Ambiance is ok. Good customer service tho

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Mark F.
    179
    352
    7599

    4 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Mexipino C.

    Mexipino C.

    Helpful 15
    Thanks 0
    Love this 9
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Mexipino C.

    Mexipino C.

    Helpful 24
    Thanks 0
    Love this 17
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    10 months ago

    Ube pancake was the size of a pizza. So good too! I was only able to eat a quarter of it.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    Page 1 of 15

    Mexipino Craft Reviews in Other Languages

    Ask the Community - Mexipino Craft

    We are so bummed you closed do plan to open up back like National City or Eastlake? You guys would kill it it a location like this

    What are the new hours of operation? Past couple of times I've tried to go it's been closed.

    I apologize for your inconvenience. We are open 8:30-3pm and we close every other Monday for a temporary time. I am actively looking for additional personnel but it’s been hard to find help.

    What time does the restaurant open? Website says Mon-Fri 7am and my family and I are here at 9:45am and it's closed.

    We are so sorry for this. maybe it was a holiday, rest assured we are very punctual now with new management.… 

    Google says they close at 1500. Here it says 1800. Which is right and updated?!

    15:00 pm or 3:00 pm all though we are thinking of changing the Time, follow us on social media for Updates.

    Are they offering takeout or are they closed with everything going on right now?

    Hi Yes they are offering to go or take out

    View All 6 Questions

    You might also consider

    Tita's Kitchenette - Pork Bopis? (w/ some Pancit mixed in). 5/5. Not sure of its name but one of my faves!

    Tita's Kitchenette

    4.1(1.4k reviews)
    5.8 mi
    •$$

    There are meals you eat, and then there are meals that bring people together. Tita's Kitchenette…read moredid exactly that. I have a loved one in a nursing facility in North San Diego and the staff there provide the kind of compassionate care that comes with dignity. After experiencing another facility that was so heartbreaking it left me questioning everything. I wanted to do something meaningful to thank this incredible team. A card didn't seem like enough. Flowers fade. But good food? Good food creates memories. I ordered the sisig, pancit, and their famous signature lumpia rolls, along with pandesal from Valerio's. Ordering was a breeze. I placed my order at 9:30 a.m. and picked everything up at 4:00 p.m. Three small trays turned out to be an incredible amount of food. I planned for 10 people, but it fed a whole lot more as many from different units gathered to share. The moment that sealed it for me happened before a single tray was opened. A nurse I had never met walked over and said, "Oh, you went to Tita's. I recognized their lumpia." That gave me chills because I knew I had chosen the right place. The food tasted like it came straight from Mamasan's kitchen, authentic, comforting, and made with love. Staff members kept stopping by to thank us, and my only conidition, "Make a plate for the receptionist. He's awesome too." That is what great food does. It creates connection. If you're feeding family, friends, coworkers, or an entire care team, Tita's Kitchenette delivers more than delicious Filipino food. They help you show appreciation in a way people will remember. "One cannot think well, love well, sleep well, if one has not dined well." ----Virginia Woolf

    Omg!!!! San Diego County has got to have the best Filipino food in So California…read more We were visiting the area and family members suggested we drive over from our hotel and order from Tita's. We were in the Point Loma area close to SD airport and Tita's was about 10 mins away. Getting there was a maze freeway wise and when we got there, while the line was out the door, moved quickly. We ordered several combos and from what I can recall beefsteak, pancit, adobo, lumpia, sinigang and menudo/caldereta were all deeelicious and just like what you'd expect at a filipino party- but better. Staff here were all friendly and helpful. Love Tita's and look forward to returning!

    Photos
    Tita's Kitchenette - Pasalubong

    Pasalubong

    Tita's Kitchenette - Teriyaki chicken

    Teriyaki chicken

    Tita's Kitchenette - Wide variety of delicious food

    See all

    Wide variety of delicious food

    Jax Chibugan - Tocilog

    Jax Chibugan

    4.5(133 reviews)
    5.9 mi
    •$$

    busy authentic place that makes you feel transported to a different place. food took abour 20 mins…read moreto come out but staff lets us know ahead of time and it was all fresh. the garlic rice alone is a reason to come! 10/10 some filipino grandma started singing karaoke during our wait also some birthday party was happening felt like were in someones home in the best way

    It was my birthday and 100+ degrees outside, so pancit and halo-halo it was…read more This is a cute hole in the wall, order at the counter kind of place. Since everything is made to order, have a little patience when waiting for your meal. When we got there we had 4 people ahead of us and it was a bit of wait. Other than the halo-halo, what caught my attention was all the different types of silogs they had. I went for the daingsilog (milkfish) and hubby, ordered sisig silog. And, of course, in true Filipino fashion, I had to get my birthday noodles, so we ordered pancit too. I appreciate the fact that the bangus was boneless and served with a little container of vinegar dipping sauce. Although I definitely could have used a little more. My only disappoint is that even though everything was made to order, my meal didn't feel like it was fresh from the fryer. Maybe it sat too long before it was brought out but it just didn't have the freshly fried taste or texture I'm used to. For some reason the pancit was a bit sweet for me. Maybe it was the oyster sauce they used, but it was definitely sweeter than what I'm used to. The portion was huge and we barely put a dent in it. We shared the halo-halo which had Ube halaya at the bottom, sweetened banana, jackfruit, coconut strings and sweet potato. My husband noticed it didn't have any of the sweet beans, which are his favorite, but still good. We ordered ours with Ube ice cream and even without the beans, it hit the spot on such a hot day. We saw lots of other good things on the menu worth trying, so we'll probably come back and see what else stands out.

    Photos
    Jax Chibugan
    Jax Chibugan - Adobosilog

    Adobosilog

    Jax Chibugan - Tapsilog

    See all

    Tapsilog

    Mexipino Craft - filipino - Updated October 2026

    Loading...
    Loading...
    Loading...