I've been coming to Nanay Gloria's on and off for several years now and their food is indeed delicious. Yes, they do have on and off days but I would say about 90% of the time, the food that is displayed that you can order and take home, or eat there is quite delicious and Filipino authentic. I am disappointed that the salted fish - bagoong is no longer available and they do make their own but it is too sweet. When it comes to food catering - they really deliver. I've ordered lumpia, crispy pata, turon, pansit, palabok and it is very delicious. Nanay Gloria is the one of the places I go to or order Filipino food in Riverside. read more

We were here one Sunday lunch and the food was great! It's an eating place where you point at the foods behind the glass and they will get it for you-similar to Panda Express. We ordered dilis, small fried fish, pancit palabok (chicken), fried tilapia, vegetable dish. They had bananaq so we ordered that for dessert. The lady that served us was nice. I haven't been here for years because I don't live near the area. But I am glad we went here. read more

Nanay Gloria is a decent option when you don't have time to cook or don't know anyone who can make Filipino food for you. It's convenient, filling, and gets the job done when you're craving something familiar and comforting. The food is solid and satisfying, but nothing really stands out as special or memorable. Flavors are good, portions are fair, and service is fine, making it a reliable backup choice rather than a must-visit destination. If you need a quick Filipino meal without the effort, this place works, but it's not somewhere I'd go out of my way for. read more

I put an ordeal a week ago to be pick up on 5/9 at 230 pm , but the day to be pick up the food , they told me their is no order made under my name . Can you believe that , I was so pissed and ruined my party . They are liar , please don't order your food that restaurant , on Saturday they recycle their food from Friday , I saw this lady she's putting some water to the dry fish ,they also have maggot in their food , I'll will call the health department .they don't deserve a star .pls don't patronize their business read more

Environment- it was hot, no fan and no AC, flies outnumbers the staff, flies all over food. Staff- rude, rude and rude Food- not good, oily and not fresh To the owner of this place, please read your reviews and reflect on improving your business read more

Our third visit today 08/06/2024. Cafeteria-style Filipino restaurant for quick meal choices. Step 1: walk to the left-side of the hot table, tell server what you want - 1-item or 2-item combo meal or order ala carte in small, medium, or large container. Step 2: point your choices on the hot table. You can also add to your orders like halo-halo for dessert. Step 3: proceed to cash register - tell them either to-go, dine-in, or ask for to-go bag for leftover dine-in food. I was told, this is now under new owner, management. Personnel are more assimilated and are friendlier compared to the bashful staff years back. Hats off on the pancit. It doesn't need any lemon. It is bursting with flavors. The Kare² is also delicious - today's kare-kare is made from pork hocks (pata). Flavor blooms after adding a tiny drop of shrimp paste to the chunk you are about to bite into. Grilled Pork Liempo: best consumed with rice and meat is dipped in spiced vinegar. Spiced vinegar is coconut vinegar with raw diced garlic, diced onion, sliced pepper, fish sauce. Tinolang Manok - very traditional flavor, we love it! read more

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Love that place. They have very good food and lots of very interesting stuff. I been there twice and will be going again soon. Very good customer service read more

I was in the area and had no idea this place even existed, so I decided to drop by. A classic, small, quick bite fast food establishment. It's half serving area, half Filipino goods market, so it's not really a place to dine and sit down. But onto the food. I ordered two items, beef caldereta and pancit palabok. Both were REALLY good, but the only issue was the price. I've lived in Downtown LA, and the Bay Area, and $25.00 for a large order of beef caldereta is absurd. Sure, the container was a little larger than a normal large, but at *most* the amount I received was $20. The pancit palabok was $15, which wasn't egregious, but I could've gone to my local place for the same amount of food and gotten it for $8-$10. These are not prices I expected in the Magnolia, Riverside area. Service was fine, and there the ambiance is just a small market type quick serving room. I don't think I could justify coming back here when I can spend the same amount on a meal at Mama Mia's (three doors down from this place). read more

Nanay Gloria's - Pancit Palabok - Large - Filipino Near Me - Riverside, California

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It's just okay overall--but if you're craving Filipino food and need to place a large order quickly for a party, this is a reliable spot that can accommodate you. read more

The food is always fresh and and tasty. I stopped by there after my appointment at Kaiser and get enough for lunch and dinner. The ladies are very nice and explain some dishes that I may never have had before. I just really wish they would work with a delivery service that would make it five stars! read more

A few months ago, we had a potluck for work and called them about ordering 30 Shanghai lumpia for the following morning. They said yes they can have it ready. We came at the time we agreed on and they forgot about our order and we had to wait for them to make it. On top of that, the lady was not very nice. We thought maybe we can try again. So second incident was this morning. We made an order a few days ago and asked if we can order pancit and Shanghai lumpia for another potluck. They said yes and they'll have it ready. We get there today and they had pancit but no lumpia (again). Super disappointing. Gave one star for having at least the pancit ready for us. read more

This place really went downhill the last couple years. The food is really oily and the meat is usually all fat. The quality isn't that great anymore. It sucks bc there isn't any Filipino places around here so sometimes you have no choice. The lumpia and breakfast is ok tho, sometimes if I'm really craving Filipino I'll get those but the rest of their dishes aren't good quality as it use to be unfortunately. read more

My husband raves about their lechon kawali. One time he went in and walked right out when he found out they didn't have any that day. Over the weekend, he called asking if they had any and sadly was informed that they sold out. He was offered crispy pata instead, and was told it would be ready in 30 minutes. My husband ordered 3(!) not knowing how large or exactly what crispy pata was. We also got a large order of kare kare, and our total was about $72...yikes The pata was definitely crispy, freshly made, and came with a vinegar sauce for dipping. Two is more than enough for our family of five. The kare kare was also good, and satisfied my craving for my favorite Filipino dish. read more

Nanay Gloria's - the front of the store - Filipino Near Me - Riverside, California

even though i didnt read the reviews, that is correct "rudness overload, same thing over the phone. The ladies here are not friendly at all. it is like if you ask questions, its like whatttt....they dont even say hi or welcome and the prices are expensive... read more

I came in today for a takeout for the first time. This was a great lunch to have while sick for me. The two Ate that were serving and greeting me were so sweet. They told me how to order and how their system worked. Overall great customer service. I got half and half, rice and pancit (noodles with veggies and meat), with Kare kare and bagoong. First bite was amazing, pancit was delicious and kare kare was so tender. Would definitely come back :)) read more

Nanay Gloria's - a meal in a styrofoam container - Filipino Near Me - Riverside, California

This is the best filipino restaurant spot in riverside, from what ive heard theres another good one in moval but i wouldnt know bc this is the only one i go to. If you like authentic food come and eat here . read more

Nanay Gloria's - Nanay Glorias Filipino food - Filipino Near Me - Riverside, California

I'm sorry but this place has really gone down hill. I was about to purchase suman (sweet sticky rice) and I noticed this on the side table. Yuuucck. Buyers beware and keep your eyes open if you must buy. Definitely disappointed. Also the elder lady was super rude when I wanted to only buy the freshly made suman. Bad customer service. read more

Nanay Gloria's - moldy food - Filipino Near Me - Riverside, California

I visited Nanay Gloria 2 days ago and was surprised by the doubling of price and lower quality. A 2 item combo with panci cost $18.49. The quantity was 30% less compared to other places and. they were very greasy. i ended up tossed half away. I have to agree with a previous review that they did not post item prices on the board so may want to ask before ordering. The establishment could improve on the cleanliness and clutters. A better option for filipino take out would likely be the 99 ranch 10 min away. read more

Price is kinda expensive for 2 item combo. Pancit is plain noodles. Not the real pancit. Menudo is plain tasting. Wanted to really support this place but not coming back. read more

I bought here 2 weeks ago and spent $50 . These store does not have a price posted on their food, as if they are just inventing their overpriced food! And what pisses me most are the staff here that does not know how to appreciate business. They're RUDE! The old lady and her daughter who looks like a punk. They don't know how to say THANK YOU! Once you paid your stuff they will just turn around and not appreciate your business. WHAT A HORRIBLE CUSTOMER SERVICE!!!!! And I don't even know if their hands are clean when they get my food! not going here and spending my money anymore!!!!! read more

They have really gone down hill compared than before. First, when i got there at 130 pm they have already ran out of rice. Ok thats fine... ordered the adobong pusit and they did not clean out the inside (look at the picture). The halo halo was decent but thats about it... read more

Nanay Gloria's - not cleaned - Filipino Near Me - Riverside, California

Ordered a 2 item combo and it cost me $17.00. OMG. That is WAY overpriced! A sticker shock. I will never go here again!

Nanay Glorias had fallen from our graces for quite a few years for a multitude of reasons, and had actually closed. It may have been in part to an additional Filipino restaurant not too far away giving them competition. But luckily for Nanays, they got their act together, reopened, and the quality and attitude have improved as well. So we rediscovered them. It does not escape our attention that it has had a resurgence, thanks to the good support from the Kaiser facility across the street, where the nurses have a tendency to be Filipino. They are a small, family run business where you can find a variety of recognizable comfort foods (if you come from a Filipino background) that vary from day to day. In other words, they serve turo turo style, or cafeteria style for the rest of us. Our favorites have always been their dinuguan and lechon. Bless their hearts for making these, because making them at home is not a pretty sight, even though my Filipino husband/chef is willing. And he will continue to eat this way, come hell or high water, until the day he dies. Nanay's fills the belly and fits the bill. read more

The food are so pricey. One large container is $20+ something? It's insane. Their 2 employees here are grumpy. There is one that doesn't really know how to pack the food. I gave them 2 stars. read more

I decided to try Nanay Gloria's for the first time after finding them on Yelp. I ordered several entrees a la cart. Pusit, Sisig, Pinakbet and Kare-kare. The squid were not cleaned with the spine/pen still stuck in the cavity. The kare-kare was made with pork hocks and they were tough. I've always had it with ox tails/beef. Sisig had very little flavor. Price seem to be higher than other Filipino places. I would be more than happy to pay higher prices for good food but the quality of the food does not warrant it. read more

I went here for the first time today and I'm never going back here again. Decided to dine in.. and realized it was so over priced just for you to receive cold food. Service was okay. Really disappointed because this is only one of the few Filipino places around Riverside but I'd rather drive all the way to Colton for Kusinang Pinoy. There they have better food , prices, and ambiance. read more

Place is ok. Customer service is good. Food is ok. I only came here to eat because I thought it was jus like the one I Las Vegas. Over priced read more

Outstanding filipino food! Wish there was one closer to Rancho or Fontana! Come outside of what you normally eat and pick a different food item until you find your favorite; there s enough to try something new for every day of the week for a month. Try something more than once if you're an adventuresome eater. Ask how to or what to pair your food item with. Also the small snacks are good to try or a dessert! If you like stews or rich saucy or hearty foods come here! Customer Tip: The stews are meant to compliment the rice so blending while you eat the rice will compliment the food best, you normally wouldn't take a bite of mashed potatoes without gravy or a hamburger byb biting the bread by itself and then the meat after; so in the same sense try the rice at the same time you eat the meat or stew item! Support local restaurants! Ambiance is authentic and real if you want 5 star go find a 5 star and pay 5 star prices! read more

Pansit was really good, chicken adobo good just too many bones. The Menudo was also tasty but the meat they used was a little too fatty for my liking. read more

A friendly smile might help. The food was 2.5 at best. The meats were cooked and soft. Flavor was not there. Leachon belly at 18.00 a pound seemed high. read more

So far the 2nd worst filipino resto I have been in Inland Empire (I.E,) Employees were eating inside where foods on a displays. Just don't care. Too many employees looks like a palenke markets . The worst parts is they all gossiping/talking behind the foods where is located. Atleast sit at the dining tables. Rude employees. Too crowded. Safety hazard. Food acceptable but not recommended. Will never return. read more

A small Mom and Pop's Filipino market with great prices. Staff were very helpful, welcoming and friendly. They have everything you need!

First time being here and first things first rude servers and food isn't good and lastly price is too high for this food that isn't good I wouldn't recommend this place read more

Unfriendly staff, rudeness overload. The food taste good, yet overpriced for the quantity they serve. It's not worth it; bad vibes much.

The people working there are rude. The food are overprice, nothing good to say. Wouldn't waste my time to come back.

never go to this place, server is rude, food is not good. There's food that tastes like old.

Their tapas are the BEST I've ever tasted. 10/10 would recommend!! The only con I have would be the service. Ample parking and lots of Filipino snacks inside as well. read more

I came here on January 22nd, 2021 around 1:30pm. I was looking to get some Filipino takeout to bring home to my wife and kids for lunch. I would say that this place does not really have anything to write home about. I can say that by looking at the food on display, it did not look very fresh. The taste was just okay, but I probably will not be back. I ordered 2 1-item combos. the first was Bicol Express with pancit, and the other was Squid with steamed white rice. I also ordered a large Sinigang, 1 large pancit, and 2 empanadas. They told me the sinigang was "seafood", but from what I can tell, it was just mackerel. I tried to order a variety of things to get a feel for how good the food is here. Here is my rundown of all the food I ordered. Pancit- Did not look appetizing and the noodles were a blend of bihon and canton with chicken and som veg. This dish was probably the best of the bunch that I ordered. Steamed white rice - I am a little more picky when it comes to steamed white rice, so bear this in mind. The rice given with the combo was not fragrant like jasmine rice. The texture was more like Blue Ribbon rice that you can buy in a grocery store. Perhaps it was the way it was washed? The grains were plump, but not very fluffy or light. Bicol Express - This dish tasted better than it looked. The pork fat and coconut milk blend together with a zing of jalapeno at the end. Squid - I have mixed feelings about this dish because it tasted fine, but the squid was not cleaned. It still had the ink sac and quill inside. The tentacles still had the beaks too. Empanadas - These were greasy and disappointing. I felt disgusted when the filling inside was sour. It wasn't sour because something was added to it. It was sour like it was spoiled. I think the meat inside was chicken or pork, but it didn't matter because there wasn't much filling. It was just a thick doughy crust soaked in grease. "Seafood" Sinigang- Yes, I provided the quotation marks because it is how the dish was described to me (and seemingly how the staff was trying to justify charging the exorbitant price). Albeit mackerel/fish sinigang is still seafood. This dish and the empanadas are probably why I will not be back... The flavor of the sinigang was fine. It was sour the way it supposed to be and had an assortment of vegetables and big chunks of mackerel. I would have been pretty happy with this dish if it were not so face-slappingly expensive. $18.00 for a 16oz cup. Yikes! To put that into perspective - you could buy a steak dinner at a casual dining restaurant for less. I probably should have insisted that I didn't want it, but was feeling guilty because they packaged it all up for me already.... so I just caved and bought it. It didn't even come with rice. Overall, the food here is just so-so. The place is dim and looks dirty. Here is what I spent on all this food: Steamed white rice w/ squid - $7.00 Pancit w/ Bicol Express - $8.00 Large Pancit - $8.00 Large Sinigang (16 oz)- $18.00 Empanadas - $1.75 (x 2)- $3.50 Riverside sales tax (8.75%) $3.89 Total - $48.39 What should they fix? Make sure the food is fresh and perhaps reconsider charging so much for soup. I understand that businesses are having to adapt to covid protocols so a bunch of things had to be moved around to make floor space, but this small takeout is really cramped with so much stuff and the floor and counters look dirty. read more

Appetizing display!!! - especially if you go early. Americans call this type of set up "fast food". The general Filipino term is "turo turo" which literally means point-point... it suits... you'll see. Nanay Gloria's best dishes on the menu is their pancit; the guisado and palabok. It's a meal in one serving, since it has noodles with fixins and toppings. Their pancit guisado isn't dry; it's full of flavor, and they give you a generous portion with their combos. Their pancit palabok is so saucy, it may cause drooling. I have yet to find a restaurant that meets or beats the kare kare (aka karing kow) at the Lucky Chances in Colma near Daly City, CA. For you curious cats, kare kare is made with a peanut butter sauce. And I yuuuuub peanut butta. I haven't tried the kare kare here; I'm not even sure if they make it on certain days. If they did, since Filipino food has to be a craving for me, I'd be in to encounter this peanut butter oxtail delicacy. But not to deviate from the other tasteful selections available. If your a beef eater (not herder), you must try their caldereta and beef steak. If your a fried foods fan, they have a variety, including fish. It's typical for Filipinos to have fried stuff with garlic infused vinegar. They have embutido, Filipino meatloaf, too! This store has bonuses... they carry snackeroos along the shelves lined up against the corner wall. The snackies shelves are almost ceiling high! Choices from crackers, chips, desserts, pastillas, mango fruit in boxes, juice boxes and cans. So much to brag about what to eat here. Just be hungry with an expandable stomach :-P The servers are patient if you don't know what food items are called. So c'mon... mabuhay :-D read more

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I don't have an issue on food. My issue is this girl sounds like Palingkera. She's talking loud and I felt like she's rushing us. I was giving her a chance to realize what she's making us feel like but I had to say something. I told her, Listen, I'm letting you know now that it's our first time eating there. They had their way since COVID. Her ass had calm down. I will not eat there again. Oh by the way, the large bowl size is $18. That's pricey for me. read more