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

Very spacious suit, there was no customers on a saturday afternoon. Music going and two guys behind the counter. Order an Ilocos empanada $8 was a good size and fillef with a good amount, the vinegar was seasoned and a pinkish color. read more

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

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

Best food ,Recommended here .,Nice staffs and Very friendly also all food here are very delicious.

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

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

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

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

Ilocos empanada is good with plenty of vinegar dip provided. Quick service. Friendly staff. Def will be coming back.

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

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

Papi Clary's is great! The workers are friendly, and the food is fresh and delicious every time. We got the CJ special, and it was a perfect balance of textures and flavors, not losing the crunch of the spicy fried chicken despite being wrapped with other ingredients! + bonus points for a bathroom in the store + they call beforehand to let you know if they ran out of a drink!! read more

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

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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

I stopped by Papi Clary's Kitchen in Concord to try their Dubai chocolate-covered strawberries and they were amazing! The strawberries were super fresh, covered in rich Belgian chocolate, drizzled with Italian pistachio cream, and topped with crispy kataifi pastry bits. Such a good mix of flavors and textures. The chocolate was smooth and not too sweet and the pistachio cream added a nice nutty flavor. The kataifi on top gave it the perfect crunch. Definitely a good dessert . Make sure you come before they run out of kataifi. read more

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

Got the dubai chocolate covered strawberries and it was my first time trying these anywhere it was good but idk if worth the hype. The topping was a little burnt on some pieces but still ok. Glad they had a smaller $10 options so i didn't feel like i wasted my money. Definitely would go back to try the other food it smelt good in there but kinda a small spot. Staff was also super busy so no one really acknowledged the people waiting to pick up orders so i was there for a good 10mins. Overall i'll try again hopefully around a not so busy time. read more

Papi Clary's Kitchen - Dubai chocolate covered strawberries cup 9oz - Asian Fusion Near Me - Concord, California

I saw the viral video of a girl eating the Dubai chocolate covered strawberry cup from Papi Clary's kitchen and I had to have it! We drove for an hour just to come and sample the $16 dessert. It was worth it! I cannot say enough good things about it! I mean some of the strawberries weren't completely ripe but when smothered in the delicious pistachio cream and chocolate, they still taste heavenly. They also put something in it that adds this little bit of texture and it's just the perfect sweet treat. Since we drove so far, we were pretty hungry and we decided to try some of their other dishes, including birria tacos, birria grilled cheese, and birria fries. Everything tasted amazing. The portion of meat is really good on every item, and we were very satisfied and very full. I would probably skip the birria grilled cheese next time, and there will be a next time in the near future :) but that will just give me room to try some more of their tasty items. If you're on the fence or you're not sure if it's worth the hype, I'm here to tell you it absolutely is! There were a lot of people in line and it was very busy, but there's a reason. Run and grab yourself one of these while you still can! read more

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Do not order from Papi Clary's Kitchen through DoorDash! I placed an order and my dasher came in took my order and left, then said he cancelled the pickup but still took the food. He stole my entire order. Three more dashers were assigned to my order and no one would respond. I finally called the store and asked if there was an issue. They told my food was taken and didn't care to let me or DoorDash know. It took my over 45 minutes talking their the DoorDash app to get my order cancelled correctly and get a refund. read more

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

I stopped by Papi Clary's Kitchen for lunch and this place was super packed. There were about 15 people head of me. I had to try their menu and I got the birria fries, birria grilled cheese, birria taco and my wife wanted the Dubai chocolate covered strawberry. The staff was super friendly and nice and they were making the orders as fast as they could. There was a good amount of tables and chairs for patrons inside. I waited about 15 minutes for the food and about 20 minutes for the dessert. All I can say is wow the food was worth the wait. The birria fries were my favorite. It was loaded with birria meat and toppings. The birria grilled cheese was really good but i felt that the birria was overpowering the cheesiness of the grilled cheese. The birria taco was great with the consomé. The Dubai chocolate Strawberry cup was delicious. Definitely worth it to treat yourself to that. It was creamy and sweet and loaded with strawberries. It was delicious. I'll definitely be back to try their other items on the menu. read more

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I really enjoy this place, the food is consistently good. The guys who run it take pride in their work and I appreciate the good prices too. Keep it up read more

Extremely disappointed! Empanadas are Sold out 30 mins after opening! Obviously can't meet the demand read more

MAKE THIS YOUR NEXT STOP! I love a good mom and pop restaurant and this is what this is. Very limited seating with uncomfortable chairs if you're a thick hip girl lol but the food is what matters. The customer service was 1000% on point. My cousin and I came for the egg rolls. We found out that was a daily special thing and the didn't have them on the special for the day. We ordered grilled cheese birria, birria and chicken fries and tacos. Everything was hot (fresh made), well seasoned and I am not a spicy food girl but their spicy house sauce is really good. It's spicy to me and it's still good. Overall, I'll be back AGAIN & AGAIN & AGAIN anytime I'm hungry and in the area. read more

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Wow this place is doing something right! A line out the door and a vital dessert makes this place something of a local sensation. The birria is delicious and the chocolate strawberry Dubai cup is super decadent. Special thanks to Daryl and team for helping to check off a top spot in the East Bay. read more

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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

Killer lunch today at Papi Clary's in Concord. My husband and I both had the spicy chicken sandwich which is loaded with chicken that was perfectly seasoned and fried. The mango slaw was the perfect accompaniment. We got a quesabirra taco for our son that had great flavor. For dessert we had the viral Dubai chocolate strawberry cup. Loaded with pistachio cream and chocolate. Absolutely delicious! read more

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

second time here for the dubai strawberries. our fav is the biscoff one, i woukd say the price is decent compared to other places and the ratio is perfect. will come again to try other food and drinks read more

Papi Clary's Kitchen - Biscoff Chocolate Strawberry 9oz - Asian Fusion Near Me - Concord, California

First time here! We came for the Dubai chocolate strawberries but we left with a lot more stuff from the menu! This place is great, the staff is very friendly and vert casual ambiance. read more

Papi Clary's Kitchen - Agua frescas and Dubai chocolate strawberries - Asian Fusion Near Me - Concord, California

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Me and my hunny had CJs special, which is spicy chicken, cheese, fries, & coleslaw wrapped in a toasted tortilla. The portion was very large, and the flavors mixed well together. The fries were basic and not noteworthy. The service was standard, we ordered to-go and it took about 15 minutes to get our food once ordered. The inside was small, the tables had food stains, and I found an ant crawling across mine. Overall the experience was a 4/5 read more

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First saw this place for them having Dubai chocolate but then tried their chicken sandwich and it was delicious! Pros: good portion sizes for Sandwich, Dubai chocolate came in multiple flavors which was nice and not too sweet. Cons: Dubai chocolate was pricey for the size, wish it was a little bit nicer to dine in. Birria didn't come with consomé :/ Ambiance: 3/5 Taste: 4.5/5 Service: 4/5 Value: 4/5 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

Amazing spot for genuine birria. I always get the birria tacos along with either a spicy chicken sandwich or a quesadilla or birria fries. They cook to order and everything comes out within ~10 minutes. It's got a nice little storefront that is mostly a waiting area, which is fine since I've always gotten takeout. You can see them cooking everything fresh in the kitchen upfront and it always smells great! They even have daily specials sometimes like burritos or ramen or pasta. One of my favorite spots in the area. read more

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Dec 21.2025- Unreliable hours. Came here at 5pm on a Sunday because online and on their own door says it closes at 6, but instead we could see two workers inside giggling at all the people being turned away. I feel bad for the owner cause this is bad business after going viral. read more

Papi Clary's Kitchen - At 5pm Sunday Dec 21, 2025. Unreliable hours - Asian Fusion Near Me - Concord, California

For some really good comfort food in Concord, Papi Clary's Kitchen is the spot! I came for, and conquered, the hot chicken sandwich. It wasn't the best chicken sandwich I've ever had, but it was good enough to satisfy a craving. The other menu items looked yummy (like the Birria Tacos) and I'll have to try them next time. Thanks Papi Clary! read more

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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

Great, polite and friendly service. Quick and speedy. Music was the vibe and chicken sliders HIITT! I don't live up in the bay anymore but when I come back I want to come here. read more

Papi Clary's Kitchen - Chicken sliders and large agua fresca piña - Asian Fusion Near Me - Concord, California

Would order again: Birria grilled cheese (8/10) - they were generous with the amount of birria given. Tasted better than expected! Spicy chicken sandwich (7/10) - not the best but was good! Ube Horchata (10/10) - on the sweeter side but very yummy! Can taste the ube! Would come back JUST for this drink. Wouldn't order again: Spicy chicken fries (2/10) - fries were hard, chicken was mushy with no crunch. The sauce mixed with the guac had an awkward after taste. I had high hopes for these fries but at some point it did not taste good. I usually save my leftovers but I just threw it away. Was disappointed. read more

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