Boy this place hits the spot! Everything on the menu here is poppin! They also have daily specials that makes you wanna keep coming back. I've been here 3 times already. If u have a craving for something and don't know what to eat, just come here and order anything. It's gonna make your day read more

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I have heard of this place only because I really wanted to try the viral Ilocos Empanadas. Till this day, I have not tried their Ilocos Empanadas. They have been very busy and jam-packed with customers wanting the viral dish. I believe things have calmed down now, so I should be coming back soon for it. Despite not getting what I intended to order, I was still very curious with the rest of their menu. I ordered their birria fries and tacos and wow, it was delicious. Both were so flavorful. Tacos had the soft yet crunchy texture. Fries were loaded with toppings. I especially appreciated the amount of fresh red onions! read more

Papi Clary's Kitchen - Birria Tacos - Asian Fusion Near Me - Concord, California

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They got something for everyone in the fam yall! Family owned business.. come for the vibes and support this local business! The kitchen is poppin and it's like you're headed into your cousins house for the holidays type energy. We came on a Saturday night around 5pm and families were eating inside, take out orders were flying off the counter and the 90s music was doing its thing! What we tried: Spicy chicken sandwich we had the sauce on the side so the kids could also try Tocino burrito LUMPIANADAS *crew fave MULITAS * my fave CJ special * husband favorite Ube Horchata to wash everything down Dubai chocolate cup to top it off Seating area is cute and cozy, but if you wanna do take out and bring food to your crew, that works too! read more

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Solid spot with really cool snacks. We both ordered the chicken fries which my husband loved but I just thought it was okay. I personally love some spice so when they didn't have that as an option to add on top it just didn't do it for me. BUT I loved the Dubai chocolate strawberries. And I do mean LOVED! Service was really solid too. I just wish they had some type of spice to add to as an option. read more

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I've been here quite a few times. It's not bad as I've tried the chicken sandwich, spicy chicken fries, birria quesadilla, and the ilocos empanada (which is probably the best out of all of what I've tried). Honestly, everything i tried just seemed a bit dry i mean i dont know maybe it just dried up as i was driving home but it definitely seemed so as if it was sitting or overcooked. Birria to the chicken dishes. But overall the ilocos empanada was a 5/5 excellent in my book. Never really ate inside just had it picked up and brought it back to the crib. They're friendly and the place has an upbeat vibe with it being a popular spot in town. Maybe I can come here a 3rd time, 3rd times the charm? We'll see! read more

Everyone's going crazy for those Ilocos Empanadas and they got me hooked too. Fortunately I work near the area so I was able to get my hands on some! When ya walk in, the layout is very simple with high counters that cover the kitchen so you can't really see what's going on. I would think it's chaotic with all the genius they're cooking behind there. Ordered and was quoted a 15-20 min wait which wasn't so bad since I was at least able to secure them. I heard around lunch time they sell out. So I was just blessed. Once I picked it up, I had a 40 min commute home and surprisingly they were still nice and crispy! I will say, they should include more vinegar cuz the small lil container they give ya just doesn't cut it for those suka lovers. Inside is ground pork, mung beans, a boiled egg and shredded green papaya. It was my first and won't be my last Ilocos Empanada. Now I'm on the search for the best! read more

Papi Clary's Kitchen - Menu - Asian Fusion Near Me - Concord, California

I have not order anything this in awhile. Last time I enjoyed the Spicy Chicken sandwich. This time I had order their Tocino Burrito for delivery. First it was pretty big and it was so good. Garlic rice, Tocino & Fried egg with a side vinegar sauce. Which paired well on the Burrito. I would buy this again. Maybe they will a Longanisa Burrito too. read more

Papi Clary's Kitchen - Tocino Burrito~ Garlic rice, friend egg and tocino with a vinegar sauce. - Asian Fusion Near Me - Concord, California

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I've been going to Papi Clarys for quite some time for my birria fix, but when they started coming out with Ilocos Empanada, I had to get my hands on them! So crispy, so good, and so much flavor! read more

Papi Clary's Kitchen - Illocos Empanada, Ube Horchata (24oz), Spicy Chicken Sliders - Asian Fusion Near Me - Concord, California

Food looks great, taste is ok. I wanted to try their pork tocino burrito and chicken sandwich. I ordered and waited for about a half hour. They said that the chicken takes longer. So if you are in a hurry or lunch break, maybe order ahead. The restaurant is definetly more geared towards to go and doordash. The people taking orders and preparing food are nice enough. A few seats but the vibe is a bit cold. I wish the food had been better. The burrito was greasy,mostly rice and a tiny amount of guac and sourcream in it. Just wasn't for me. The fried sandwich was good, very little coleslaw. I did get fries and those were ok. All in all, maybe I need to go back and try the birria. They do have bbq night, which is cool. read more

Papi Clary's Kitchen - Chicken Sandwich and fries - Asian Fusion Near Me - Concord, California

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So I was finally in the area for work and have been wanting to try the recently infamous Iloco empanadas. The crunch and videos had been all over my SM feed. I ordered three. They are pretty huge so one was actually a meal for me. One for lunch, one for dinner, and one for a friend. I loved it. The crunch, the papaya/meat/egg filling, and the vinegar were perfection. I ate it like a hand pie. I wish I ordered extra vinegar. read more

Papi Clary's Kitchen - Ilocos Empanadas - Asian Fusion Near Me - Concord, California

We came here to try their empanadas that went viral online. It's a small shop with very kind and helpful staff. We were told the line gets very long around 10am, but we went around 2pm there was no line. We got the pork longanisa empanadas and ube horchata - both taste absolutely amazing!! Can't wait to come back and try more. read more

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Really good fries! Honestly amazing, the chicken fries are amazing too. One of the best fries I have ever had. They should just sell fries! The chicken fries come with guacamole and sour cream. Not a big fan of sour cream, so next time will remove the sour cream. Also they had a "spicy" sauce. It's really not spicy (I guess spicy for an average American taste bud). Overall, a must visit place. Will definitely try again. read more

Papi Clary's Kitchen - Side Fries - Asian Fusion Near Me - Concord, California

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Arrived in line around 11:05-11:10 AM, told empanadas would be ready by 12 pm. Noticed some people ordering 2 to 3 trays and thought maybe it'd be fair to limit empanada orders? After a 2.5 hour wait, was disappointed to find out they'd run out and staff had to pick up more. Maybe limiting orders would ensure more people can get some? Also, getting a head start on empanada frying might help.... With DoorDash orders coming in, it seemed like more staff could've made the process smoother Overall the experience made me lose my appetite for the empanadas idk if I'll be back soon it was upsetting having to wait that long Huge difference between 12:00 PM and 1:20 PM If you knew the demand was high --idk why you wouldn't have put a limit on the empanadas? People are greedy and don't have consideration for others. Please do better. Terrible experience all around. read more

Papi Clary's Kitchen - Not worth the wait of 2.5 hours. Employees weren't truthful that they actually ran out when we already placed an order - Asian Fusion Near Me - Concord, California

Today is my traditional door dash day I have with my co-worker and we decided to give this place a try. They had a special on their sliders, so that was what we opted for. Additionally, I also got a Horchata drink as well. Spicy Chicken Slider: I had the sauce on the side, which looked to be some sort of spicy mayo. The slider itself looked a bit smaller in person. For $4.50, you can get two sliders on DoorDash. It came with the sauce and coleslaw. It was overall just ok. The Cole slaw was a bit on the sweeter side and the chicken though, sadly was beyond dry. It was hard to swallow, and the spicy mayo couldn't save it. I also had burnt pieces around the edge, which didn't help keep the chicken moist. My suggestion to this is it needs something acidic, like pickle chip or two and honestly, that can salvage this dish. Horchata: This drink was pretty good. Not overly sweet, but I did taste a bit more cinnamon than I am accustomed to. Otherwise, it was not grainy, so I enjoyed my drink. Overall, the slider was ok and the drink was the best part. If only there were pickles with the sandwich, and it would be perfect read more

Papi Clary's Kitchen - Spicy Chicken Sliders - Asian Fusion Near Me - Concord, California

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This review is specifically for the Ilocos empanadas in which we were fortunate to get some early morning yesterday right at the 11am opening. I was confused at first because this place seemed like a Mexican taqueria from the Birria tacos and burritos on the menu. They also serve chicken sandwiches which is kind of random. These empanadas aren't on the menu because I think it's an upcoming Filipino food item that is blowing up so they must've caught on the hype which is right on time. They are $8 a piece with a limit order of 5 per person. The empanadas are huge in size with a thick outer shell. The filling is a mix of papaya salad which was super subtle in taste, lots of ground beef, and a boiled egg in the center. The filling was pretty bland which could've had more of a salt and more of a spice blend taste. The vinegar really helped because without it, the empanada is just ok to me. It really just tasted like a fried veggie lumpia with just lots of ground beef. One empanada was really filling and made me full for a long while. I gave it a 3.5 / 5 BUT that is just my take on it. Not sure it's worth standing in line for unless you're free and wanting to stay in line for about 35-40 mins. read more

Tried the ilocos empanadas time which was massive and super crunchy. I have been to Papi Clary's a few times and get their Birria tacos. One thing I will say and everytime I go here, I noticed that there is a long wait time. Usually a 20-30mins wait after you order. Hoping this gets fixed in the future but all in all, this is a good spot for viral foodies cuz of the unique items on their menu. read more

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Came on a whim to try the infamous ilocos empanadas. Arrived, no wait to place an order. We beat the later afternoon rush of people. I've been meaning to come out and try their out their other menu items that have become IG famous. The workers friendly and quick to take your order while hustling behind the counter trying to keep up with the demands of the orders walking in. The restaurant was clean and had a home- like vibe to it. The empanadas were hot and fresh! They were huge and very filling. read more

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Although the menu is limited each item they serve is yummy. I had the spicy chicken fries did not disappoint. Dubai Chocolate Strawberries dessert is a 10/10. The people that dine in and pick up were all friendly and everyone had a great vibe. We will be back ! read more

Papi Clary's Kitchen - Spicy Chicken Fries - Asian Fusion Near Me - Concord, California

the food is great and also the service is good and nice they are kind and the staff are approachable, i love everything in menu. I recommend this restau super affordable and super lit. read more

Definitely good comfort food. When you need something that just fills you with comfort to lay down afterwards read more

Papi Clary's Kitchen - Asian Fusion Near Me - Concord, California

Papi Clary's Kitchen is sooo good! The birria mulita was cheesy, flavorful, and loaded with a ton of meat (super generous portions ). I also tried the ube horchata and it was amazing--sweet, creamy, and super refreshing. Definitely coming back for more! read more

Papi Clary's Kitchen - Birria Mulita, Ube Horchata (24oz) - Asian Fusion Near Me - Concord, California

Well the empanada we see on facebook is not what it looks like when we bought it today. Its wrap in lumpia wrapper and so greasy, on top of that it falls apart as sson as you pick it up. First bite is mush and full of grease. Scale of 1-10 its a negative 3. Bad quality and Ilocanos would agree. read more

Papi Clary's Kitchen - Suppose to be Ilocano empanada - Asian Fusion Near Me - Concord, California

I got the birria quesadilla and it was pretty good portion size. Only thing was that it got really greasy and the the bottom quesadilla piece is kinda soggy and drenched due to the grease and oil coming from the top ones. Overall, it was still pretty good as it was filled with cheese and the meat was tender. The two workers were nice tho and called me boss so I will be coming back to try something else next time read more

Papi Clary's Kitchen - Birria Quesadilla - Asian Fusion Near Me - Concord, California

Have been seeing posts about the Dubai chocolate covered strawberries and had to give it a try. The line was out the door when we arrived and now I understand why. I ordered the birria mulita with NO cilantro . It was amazing. Also Ordered the spicy chicken sandwich as well. 2 large pieces of chicken. Well seasoned and crispy. The horchata was delicious and sweet. The wait was a little longer than expected but the food was worth it and hot when we received it. Will definitely be back to try their garlic noodles and lumpia- I guess they have specials!! read more

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Fell for the hype. Ordered the tocino burrito, & birria quesadilla - attempted to order the ilocos empanada but they didn't have any. They didn't mention that it was sold out or not selling today, anywho the flavor was not there for the tocino burrito. It wasn't the sweet tocino flavor I was expecting & it was extremely oily and fatty. My to go container was quarter full of oil. Birria quesadilla was alright, no Consomé. Man, I expected much more. Service was meh, no greeting or suggestions. Ambiance was very cafe like but with high walls to cover the kitchen area. I'll think about trying this again, not on my tab tho. Wish I had a better experience. read more

My boyfriend and I went here to hopefully try ilocos empanadas. There was only 1 person in line which already took several minutes to take. The guy took my boyfriend's order and in the middle of taking his order the phone rang and without saying anything to him (my boyfriend), cut him off and took the phone order first and took another 10 mins for us. When he was finally done with the phone order, he took our order of 2 empanadas, only to tell him that it's gonna take 30-40 mins for the food to be ready. I believe they should prioritize those who already have been waiting in line instead of taking phone orders. read more

Came for the sweets, stayed for the chicken sandwich!! I had seen this place on social and always wanted to try. We had a free day on the weekend and ventured this way. The line wasn't so bad. We were able to order the "spicy" chicken sandwich, birria quesadillas, and watermelon fresca. There is limited seating so grabbed the first table we saw open. The wait wasn't long. They give you your drink right away and then call your number when your food is ready. I enjoyed the chicken sandwich; I'm not a spicy kind of gal, but I was able to tolerate the mild heat. The flavor is great and the bun pairs well but it is MESSY to eat. Hubby liked the quesadillas...it has birria flavor- it comes with a side dip, not the consume. The fresca was good, not too sweet, it has that fresh taste with watermelon bits in it. Would be fantastic on a summer day. At some point, we noticed that the line was just backing up! Wow, this is place is popular! And most of it was for dessert- dubai strawberries and chocolate. Well I'm hopping on that train and trying! I decided while there to do a DoorDash pick up and bypass the line. Was able to pick up my dessert in 8-10 min. It's definitely the star for me! I ordered a large and couldn't finish so the smaller size will do. But I was able to refrigerate and finish later. The strawberries are a generous size and portion. Love the chocolate and pistachio mixed together. I would absolutely come back. Great place and food! read more

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Drove quite a distance for their Ilocos empanada today; unfortunately, they didn't have them. I found out their empanadas aren't part of their everyday offering. We settled for their tocino burrito instead. One order was massive; it was shared by my daughter and me. It's plain rice, tocino, eggs, and some sauce wrapped in tortilla flour. Quite frankly, we both wished there was more flavor to it. It was bland and the tocino flavor was barely there. Can't wait to go back and try other items. Service was a bit slow since there were four people who placed their orders ahead of us. They seem to be busy which is a good thing. The place looks clean, and there's plenty of parking near the store. read more

Papi Clary's Kitchen - Asian Fusion Near Me - Concord, California

Ilocos empanadas have recently become hyped through social media. Of course I had to try this spot out, but these definitely don't hit like how grandma used to make them. First off, they're overpriced. Secondly, this empanada was just disgusting. I don't know if I just had a bad batch, but the inside was doughy and mushy to the point where I wanted to throw up. Unfortunately I bought 5 and went through 3 of them to make sure my first wasn't bad. All of them were straight dough, so the last 2 will be going in the trash. read more

Papi Clary's Kitchen - Spooned out the dough from this little piece. - Asian Fusion Near Me - Concord, California

Tried the Spicy Fried Chicken Sandwich and a Birria Taco. The sandwich wasn't really spicy as advertised, but the sauce was delicious and the chicken was massive. Crispy batter, juicy inside, no complaints there. The Birria Taco was also pretty solid. The salsa wasn't hot, just mild and flavorful, and I could've easily eaten a few more. Next time, I'm coming back for 3-4 of those tacos. read more

Papi Clary's Kitchen - Birria Taco - Asian Fusion Near Me - Concord, California

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Great service! Glad we were able to order online. Our usuals consist of the Birria grilled cheese or something Birria. But we tried the spicy chicken sandwich and it was better than expected! It's also cool they have filipino street food on Fridays. read more

I got the CJ special and spicy fried chicken sandwich. The only thing I noticed is that the chicken on it's own doesn't have much flavor. I'm a bit of a stickler when it comes to seasoning your meat outside of just seasoning the breading but the sauce and slaw that comes on it definitely makes up for it. read more

I had to see what all the hype was about. All I can say is, it was delicious! The ube iced latte was just the right amount of sweetness and you could really taste the ube flavor. The Dubai chocolate covered strawberries wasn't too sweet but very yummy. The savory birria quesadilla was a hefty serving. Lastly I also had to try the garlic noodles with spicy chicken. The flavors were there and the right amount of heat, but I felt the noodles were a bit hard. I ordered my food to go and it was ready when I got there. I came at non peak hours but I heard it gets busy in the evenings. Definitely will try other dishes. read more

Papi Clary's Kitchen - Ube coffee and Dubai chocolate covered strawberries cup - Asian Fusion Near Me - Concord, California

Friday nights here are a mix of tasty food and lively vibes. The Pinoy street food BBQ is smoky, flavorful, and hits the spot--skewers are $2.50/stick. May sound cheap, but it racks up fast if you're hungry! The idea is such a hit that the lines are so long you'll have to wait at least two hours to get your pick. Then you'll have to grill it yourself--oh well, it was for the experience. (In the Philippines, it's grilled for you!) Karaoke adds energy whether you're singing or cheering on friends. The staff and owner are soooooo nice, and the place is clean, wholesome, and welcoming, which makes the wait and DIY grilling totally worth it. It can still get crowded and loud, but it's a fun Friday night for eats, drinks, and good vibes. read more

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Great food, great staff, relaxed environment. My wife led me onto Papi Clary's last year while following them on Instagram. Their house specialty is Birria, as well as Spicy Chicken. Their Birria comes in many forms, and my favorite are, the Grilled Cheese and Birria loaded fries. Definitely looking forward towards going back. read more

I absolutely love Papi Clary's Birria fries! Hands down the best flavor in the bay. I always get a side of consume' with it. And an Aqua Fresca . Everyone should experience this families food! 10/10 read more

I haven't wrote a review in a long time, but this place just deserves a review. Ordered: birria quesadilla, quesabirria taco, birria grilled cheese (Birria quesadilla) 7/10 bottom piece was gross and soggy (Quesabirria taco) 1/10 there was no cheese at all just a regular looking taco with birria meat in it. (Birria grilled cheese) 0/10 would give it negative rating cause it was a joke, waste of money too. Ordered to eat inside so that it's fresh. Still was gross, soggy, nothing like the photos, barely any cheese. Also, inside was disgusting. They had the outdoor rolling garbage bin inside the store next to where you pick up food. It was full and trash bags just piled up on top. The back of the restaurant was filled with a bunch of opened boxes piled up lying on the floor and a random metal shopping cart. Came for the first time, not impressed, never coming back. Place looks so run down. read more

Papi Clary's Kitchen - Disgusting soggy birria grilled cheese? No cheese! And no grill!!! Trash - Asian Fusion Near Me - Concord, California

Love, love, love their food....Service is alway good. Business is clean and cute.... I will continue going there for everything Birria!!

Service 3/5 you order at window and pick up order when ready. Friendly staff, they keep tables clean Quality 4/5 really good. The meat is tender and flavorful Ambiance 3/5 located in older strip mall. Basic but you're coming for the food. Yum, they specialize in really delicious birria with a Mexican/ Filipino twist. I came for the Concord Trail challenge and was pleasantly surprised Simple menu executed perfectly. Birria tacos, quesadillas, quesobirria Raman, etc. they even had ube horchata. Steady stream of customers and I appreciated the menu selection. read more

Papi Clary's Kitchen - Birria street taco, flavorful and yummy - Asian Fusion Near Me - Concord, California

Extremely disappointed. Always want to support small poc business but there was too many let downs. 1. Came in less than 20 mins when they opened to order the viral empanadas - sold out. They said to come later which was less than an hr. There was a long line, I asked on behalf of the line if we can place an order now and come back at the time requested. They said no. 2. I saw that the empanadas were being stored in used shipping fruit boxes which is a sanitary concern. 3. The employees didn't prioritize & were not efficient moving the long line. This business has been open for years. read more