Sad Papa Urb's is closing! A staple in Filipino fusion in the Central Valley will be missed. Thank…read moreyou for the Sisig Fries memories through the years and the free ice cream the last day open on Friday 3/13/26. My kids grew up into young adulthood with Papa Urbs in their orbit. So thankful for your 15 years! Good luck to the Papa Urbs fam!! Much love and respect.

A hometown favorite of mine! I grew up getting the Sisig fries, but their menu has expanded since…read moremy high school days. I grabbed the Kalderata rice plate and a Lychee-coconut calamari's cooler!

Island Gourmet was a regular spot for Filipino cuisine when I used to live in the area and I still…read morestop by whenever I get a chance driving back from the Bay. It is located in a small plaza so there's ample parking. Although it is not a big place, it is clean and organized with plenty of tables and the food is BIG in authentic Filipino flavor. This spot offers buffet style serving a variety of Filipino food. You can order à la carte as well as their 1 item or 2 item plate specials. This visit I ordered a 2 item special with the 2 pcs veggie lumpia, monggo bean stew and half rice/half pancit. So delicious just like how my mom and dad used to cook Filipino food. For dessert, gotta get halo halo Lol Sooo good! They also sell some Filipino ice cream. There is a small butcher shop inside offering a few select fresh cut meat, along with fresh longoniza (Filipino sweet sausage). And a few doors down, they also have a small supermarket. Check 'em out, one of the best Filipino spots in the 209! Service is always very good and the staff are very friendly and nice.

Typical slow service that is prevalent in many Filipino restos, but I live locally, and so I either…read morecome early or in-between the main serving periods (lunch, dinner). Standouts! Dessert!!! From pastries to fried mochi balls on a stick, to melon drinks! Always delicious. NOT the best halo-halo around town, but not the worst either. Lechon Kawali is cooked up like mexican chicharrones (the full belly, not just skin) and is outstanding! I typically order 2 full slices and cut it up myself at home, or gorge on it in the car on the way back. I like the dinuguan and the pinakbet! Chat it up with the in-house butcher for some fresh fish and meats!

I've been a customer of Simply Bread and more for many years now and it's consistently delicious!…read more The owner Mindy freshly bakes everything in the morning and her sourdough bread is so good! You can tell it's made with love and a great starter! Not only does she do all different kinds of sourdough breads, she's also does some amazingly delicious protein donuts as well. With great customer service and delicious homemade goodies, we will continue to be returning customers in the future and support this women owned small business!

Food and service was amazing. One of my favorite places for sushi in the San Joaquin county.read more

Went to eat here with my family. The staff are nice and we were seated promptly. We ordered the…read moresushi rolls and bento box which were delicious.

Stopped by Livermore's farmers market and wow this did not disappoint. Given I was hangry after my…read morehair appointment but I knew this was the right move. Got the 1 meat 1 side plate for $16 and was more than full. The rub on the ribs I got was insane and the mac n cheese creamy. Ribs fell off the bone wow. When I got home I added some veggies cuz i am that girl now , and some pickled jalapenos. 100 would get again.

Absolutely delicious! Went to a friends winery estate for a concert here in Livermore, hog house…read morebbq was catering. The workers and customer service is delightful, very kind and respectful gentlemen, silly lighthearted jokes and know how to cut through tension when they ran out of food The ambiance I would say is wonderful given that they were all such kind workers (:

Unfortunately there's no picture! Back story: since we…read moremoved from the Bay we have been looking for a pupuseria for years! I got home, ripped the foil and added my curtido and salsa! First bite..... And woo-hoo ! Explosion of flavor! The masa for the pupusa wasn't dry , the ratio of filling to masa, perfection! Definitely did not disappoint! Jalapeno/cheese and revuelta was what I ordered! Hands down 100/10 Will update with pictures when we go back, cuz we going back!

Why is no one talking about this place?! This place is an absolute hidden gem. The pupusas were…read moreridiculously delicious -- perfectly thick, STUFFED with melty cheese, and packed with flavor. The crispy cheese on the edges alone deserved its own round of applause. The curtido and salsa were fresh and balanced, not overpowering, just the perfect complement. And let's talk about the fried plantains with beans and sour cream... WOW. The plantains were caramelized and sweet, the beans were rich and savory, and that cool sour cream on top tied everything together beautifully. Don't let the fact that it's inside a gas station deter you! It's a definite must try! Super reasonable prices, and food that clearly tastes homemade. The owners are so kind and service on point! Call ahead if you're on a time crunch because they are made fresh otherwise be patient, it's worth it! I'll definitely be back -- this spot is too good not to share (but also tempting to gatekeep).

I ordered Barya for my birthday party and was very impressed! I loved the Filipino fusion take on…read moremany of my favorite dishes, including the oxtail lumpia and peanut butter dipping sauce! That was a crowd favorite and gone by the end of the night, I will say that sauce in particular should he swerved warm but it was honestly fine cold. It was easy using their website to send in inquire for the catering event. It's important to be detailed on what you want, where the location willl be and how many people you plan to have. Day of the event chef rod was texting me asking me a couple follow up questions to ensure food came correctly! He came on time and had everything ready to go. It was quite delicious and we barely had any left overs. I felt that the price was affordable and a service I would do again.

Our first time here, service was fast and the person who took our order was super nice. Prices…read moreweren't too bad. We ordered: 1. Pork sisig w/ lumpia: My niece's liked this but didn't like the lumpia. I even tried it, it didn't taste like lumpia shanghai. It tasted healthier and had an after taste. The sauce didn't help make it any better. 2. Street taco: pork sisig and beef steak, both were tasty. Overall, food wasn't bad and was reasonably priced

This WOMAN can cook! It's so funny we started following each other on IG, and little did we know…read morethat she is actually friends with my sisters and family friends from way back! BS kitchen had the longest line in the Kitakeats SJ Event & well with good reason! She makes the tastiest bbq, yummy Mac salad, and her vinegar is my fave! Her overall personality too, is just so friendly and kind! I really hope everyone gets a chance to experience her delicious food and pls continue to support her growing brand!

Food: BBQ chicken 10/10!!!: this chicken was hella bomb AND…read moreshe added more sauce. It was so juicy Kalbi 10/10: also bomb but my fave is the bbq chicken Wish I got to try their candy pork belly but we would've had to wait a little to try. I also want to try their tri tip too. Service: 10/10 so friendly! They remind me of my own auntie and uncle. General: Was able to try their food when I went to Ube Fest in Albany! It was so good. The meat (ulam -- we say in Tagalog) to rice ratio was perfect! They didn't skimp out on the meat. I didn't eat the potato salad bc personal preference but my bf's dad ate ours and theirs as well. My bf and I are looking forward to when we can cross paths again

Quick, efficient service - order at table using iPad. All…read moreitems 5 stars Spicy Wonton Chicken Fried Rice Green Beans Cucumber Salad Very reasonably priced with large portions.

4/23/26 - Looking for something fun to do instead of the regular beat & tired of eating the same…read morefoods everyday, I thought about trying Bao Bao. I had my two oldest grandchildren with me and they are adventurous like their Grammy!!!! The three of us chose a dish and one additional which was the steamed pork buns. Our order was take by computer that is in your table. We ordered: Steamed pork buns, shrimp fried rice, orange chicken, and shrimp rice ramen noodle. I will start with the best dishes: I will give the steamed pork buns an AA rating. They were buttery soft and were not filled with pork that has a lot of fat. I don't like biting into my pork bun and bite into a lot of pork that is crunching in my mouth. I hate that!!! This bun is just a little sweet, but tasty. The orange chicken was presented very nicely with thin orange slices decorating the plate. The grandchildren & I really enjoyed this dish. The shrimp fried rice was served cold, but had plenty plump shrimp which surprised me. I am not a fan of peas & carrots but the grandchildren liked it. The shrimp ramen noodle was not a hit with the three of us. It probably would do better as a ramen soup, it lacked in taste big time, so in some broth with a little seasonings I am sure would make a big difference. The plus of this dish was it too had plenty plump shrimp. I don't come out to Trinity Parkway often and I don't know if I would try this place again. The restaurant is not big inside; a little tight. There are some tables for two and some for four. The biggest table is for six and is in the front. Customers were coming in picking up their orders as well as Door Dash & Uber Eats. Our four orders with drinks came up to $73.+

Thank you for an awesome "Taste of Texas Barbecue" in Tracy. Finally! I had a craving for brisket…read moreand searched on DoorDash for options. This with the very low expectations that if there were any offerings, anything remotely similar to Texas Barbecue would be a miracle. Thank heaven for miracles! It's all in the name - Taste of Texas Barbecue puts the flavor and quality where its name is. I was pleasantly surprised when I unwrapped the brisket and pulled pork on my 3-meat plate and found that everything was moist and smoked just right. At first, I was taken aback that the meats were wrapped in paper and rather luke/room-temp warm. Then I thought that is very smart to keep the steam created in the take-out container from overcooking the meat during delivery (similar to when I use butcher paper to complete my smoking process to keep the flavor and moisture). Having Texas roots, I am very persnickety about brisket in particular. I usually have to have a flat shipped to me when I have the time smoke my own to get that amazing Texas bark. One of the markers of great Texas-style brisket done right is that it has the trifecta - (1) perfect layer of bark, (2) tender/moist, and (3) the smoke flavor comes through so you don't need sauce except to complement the flavor. TTB has taken this Texas girl on a flavor journey back to Dallas!!! For the sides, I chose potato salad and coleslaw, but potato salad is not an option anymore, but is still listed on DoorDash. TTB gave me a call when they received my order to let me know and listed other options - I chose the Mac. I loved the coleslaw. The Mac was good, but I would have liked it more if it arrived hot, so it may have been creamier. The barbecue sauce is perfect - not overly sweet - a great compliment to the brisket. The only thing I added was sliced onions that I marinate in fresh lemon juice. It complements the flavor of the brisket and bbq sauce. Thank you, TTB - I will definitely be a frequent flyer coming back for more and more when I don't feel like ordering and smoking my own! :0)

Came here at the farmers market on a Sunday. The pulled pork is well cooked. It could use a little…read morebit of salt, but it's very creamy. The brisket, I found the bark to be excellent, and it wasn't overly fatty. This meat did not need a whole lot of sauce, it stood on his own.