We finally checked out Tapsilog Cantina, and overall, the food is solid and the prices are very reasonable. Definitely a good spot if you're craving Filipino comfort food. We ordered the chicken inasal, which had great flavor and was cooked well. It tasted good, juicy, and seasoned nicely. The only thing missing was that signature smoky flavor. When you think of inasal, you expect that charcoal, grilled smokiness that hits you right away. It just needed that slight smoky touch to really elevate it. The pork sinigang was decent, but it was missing that bold, sour punch that sinigang is known for. Maybe it's a different regional style, but to us it felt more like nilaga with a dash of lemon. Still comforting, but we were hoping for that classic sour tamarind flavor. Now the standout -- the lechon kawali was spot on. Crispy, juicy, and moist. The crunch on the outside with tender pork inside was exactly what you want. Definitely a must-order. One of the best surprises was their free unlimited bone broth soup. It's delicious, rich, and comforting. Honestly, that alone makes the experience even better. Overall: Solid Filipino food, great prices, and a welcoming vibe. A few tweaks here and there, but definitely worth coming back to try more dishes. read more

I've been to Tapsilog Cantina regularly but my recent order has been very disappointing. I ordered the 2 Meat Silog(Pork Sisig and Lechon Kawali). The amount of portions was so underwhelming and that the meat was mostly fat. Even the pork sisig which I think they changed the recipe had too much fat. The food was also too oily. Very disappointing especially with the prices going up and now the quality is going down read more

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We came across this silog spot in San Jose and were excited to try it since there aren't many Filipino restaurants near where we live. Usually we have to drive out to Concord or Union City for Filipino food, so we had high hopes for this place. They have a pretty extensive menu beyond just silog plates. You can choose a 1-3 meat combo that comes with rice and an egg. We ordered the 2-meat combo with pork tocino and longanisa, plus a tocino burrito. There's limited indoor seating (I think only about two tables) and additional outdoor seating with umbrellas. If you're dining in, just grab a table and they'll come take your order. For takeout, you order at the register. The presentation when the food came out was nice, and the service was friendly, which we appreciated. The longanisa was actually pretty good, and the tocino was decent. Unfortunately, the biggest letdown was the rice -- which is kind of the heart of a silog meal. We ordered garlic fried rice, but it was extremely bland and lacked flavor completely. Honestly, plain homemade steamed rice has more flavor. Since the rice makes up such a big part of the dishes, it affected the entire meal, including the tocino burrito, which ended up being disappointing too. Really wanted to love this place, but overall it just didn't hit the mark flavor-wise for us. read more

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Food Review Order: Lechon Belly Merienda Silog with Garlic Rice The lechon belly had a beautiful golden-brown skin with a perfect fat-to-meat ratio. The skin was crisp while the meat remained tender and juicy, exactly how lechon belly should be. The homemade dipping sauce was packed with flavor. There's a specific component in it that reminds me of the Philippines, although I can't quite pinpoint what it is. It's a great sauce--especially for people who don't like vinegar--but personally, I still prefer a simple classic vinegar dipping sauce. Something like pinakurat or sukang tuba would create a whole new experience. (Personal preference.) The garlic rice was a bit dry, which was the only downside of the plate. Service Waiter John served the first bowl of the complimentary soup and was very attentive. Even simple eye contact was enough for him to check if you needed anything. The cook also provided great service, helping bring food out and personally asking customers if they wanted soup. Overall, top-notch customer service from both of them. Ambience The restaurant played good Hawaiian music like Kolohe Kai, Common Kings, and J Boog, which created a relaxed vibe. However, adding some Filipino artists like Parokya ni Edgar, Eraserheads, Kamikazee, or Yeng Constantino could elevate the place even more and make it feel more homey. It would capture that nostalgic feeling of sitting around with friends, someone pulling out a guitar, everyone singing along--and then about an hour later, your mom calling you inside because the food is ready. read more

Tapsilog Cantina - Lechon Belly Merienda Silog - Filipino Near Me - Santa Clara, California

This location is closer to me than their Tapsilog Bistro location, and I'm happy to be able to get some bomb Filipino food here when I have cravings! read more

Tapsilog Cantina - Pork Lechon Kawali Silog - Filipino Near Me - Santa Clara, California

Food was unfortunately mediocre, though the meal started on a promising note with their unlimited nilagang beef broth, which was warm, comforting, and a nice way to begin the meal. I was really excited when I saw Laing and Bicol Express on the menu--two dishes I rarely see offered where I live. Unfortunately, both fell short of expectations. The Laing were made with spinach rather than the traditional taro leaves, and it lacked the rich, creamy coconut flavor the dish is known for. It tasted quite mild, and I ended up adding patis just to bring out more flavor. The Bicol Express was also underwhelming and missing the bold, savory-spicy depth that usually defines it. We also ordered the sampler with a variety of meats. It was a nice way to try different items, though nothing particularly stood out except the lechón kawali, which was nicely complemented by a flavorful lechón sauce. On the brighter side, the taho and the melon drink ended up being my favorites--both were refreshing and satisfying. Service was great throughout our visit; the staff was friendly and attentive. The space itself is also quite nice and comfortable, which made the overall experience pleasant even though the food didn't quite live up to the excitement I initially had when looking at the menu. read more

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Tapsilog Cantina still wins points for atmosphere. The interior really does feel like a Filipino cantina -- colorful, casual, and cleverly done. It's a fun space to hang out in. But this visit just didn't hit the way I remember. The Shanghai lumpia was good, but not as crispy or flavorful as before. The marinated grilled beef with garlic rice and egg was eh. Ours was super salty and just felt... off. We also tried a longanisa burrito. I asked for no rice, but they said it would be too small without it, so rice stayed. Problem is, I'm not a burrito-with-rice person, so it didn't really work for me. Overall, it just wasn't that fulfilling of a visit. It honestly made me wonder if ownership or kitchen management changed, because something felt different. Still like the vibe, but hoping the food rebounds next time. read more

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I really liked the pork sisig. Tried the tapsilog and topsilog and I didn't enjoy those as much although it is nice that it comes as a meal combo with rice. Would come back for more sisigs! read more

Tapsilog Cantina - tapsilog + topsilog - Filipino Near Me - Santa Clara, California

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Ambiance: Cozy, casual spot. Pick your own table when you walk in. Tables for both small and large groups. Large dining area outside, too. Love their large selection of condiments. Service: Got our order put in and got served water in a timely manner. Walk up to the front to pay. Was given little food trays and a foil wrap for our leftovers (so be careful to wrap it securely). Would have preferred a more secure Togo container, but it was nice to have little sauce containers to fill up to bring back. Food: - Complimentary soup: can't complain when something is free. :) Was nice and warm. Had a subtle corn flavor. Tasted great with a splash of the vinegar available on the table - Bistek: 5/5 I loved the garlic rice that came with it. I'm used to restaurants skimping on the garlic flavor, but here you can solidly taste it. The brisket was nice and juicy. Loved the sauce it came with and the onions were nicely cooked. The egg it came with was nice. Perfectly over easy. - Pork/lechon: boyfriend had no complaints Overall nice little spot with an extensive menu, but a bit on the pricier side for Filipino comfort food. read more

Tapsilog Cantina - All the condiments - Filipino Near Me - Santa Clara, California

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S E R V I C E: My mom was craving Filipino food, and she was very excited to try this place out. Our server was very kind, and spoke in mostly Tagalog to us, which my mom loved. He explained the menu to us and gave suggestions. F O O D: I was really excited to try their Kare kare, because that's my favorite Filipino dish. Unfortunately, it was extremely burnt. They didn't re-make it for us or offer a refund. Other than that, the other dishes were pretty good and authentic. The portions were a great size as well. O V E R A L L: I enjoyed the outdoor seating, but I'm not sure I see myself coming back. read more

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4.5 Some of the best pork sisig i have eaten. I like how they make it to order instead of having a bunch of premade dishes, cafeteria style. The head chef was really friendly and you can tell he was proud of his restaurant and food. This location has a way more extensive menu than the campbell location. I definitely recommend. read more

Tapsilog Cantina - PORK SISIG Silog Bowl - Filipino Near Me - Santa Clara, California

Filipino eats [Santa Clara CA] I found this place while searching for a Filipino restaurant, only 4 miles from where we were staying. We arrived and found street parking right in front. There was both indoor and patio seating available and some folks decided to enjoy the beautiful outdoor weather. We chose to dine inside. We were seated promptly. The menu is extensive! Holy moly, I didn't realize we have so much Filipino cuisine to offer. It was a challenge to decide but we came for silog breakfast so that's what we were eying. "SILOGS" are meats with a mound of garlic fried rice and an egg. I chose the Pork Inihaw na liempo (griddled European pork belly w/ skin) marinated Pinoy-style. It's not the usual silog I've seen offered anywhere so I was excited to try. I had the garlic rice with it. Hubby had the Boneless Pork Adobosilog (simmered in garlic, soy and coconut vinegar). The servings were generous and we both couldn't finish so we took the leftover portions home with us. Immediately I couldn't help notice the sungka in every table. Sungka is an ancient Filipino board game that involves moving shells (or stones) around a wooden board. I tried to familiarize myself with the game but I wasn't sure if I was playing it correctly LoL! I thought this was a cool idea and a nice addition to the theme of the restaurant. I got confused with the name Cantina but they also offer Filipino-inspired burritos on the menu - monster burritos and loaded sisig fries and served with fresh hot chips w/ adobo/aioli sauce. There you go! Great customer service with a feel of the Filipino hospitality. I don't mind returning when we're back in the area! Review #3939 read more

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This place was pretty good. I like my garlic fried rice to have more garlic. I don't really have too many complaints except it's true that there's no Filipino food like my mom's home cooked meals! My server was really nice and attentive. It's more of a restaurant where you just get the servers attention when you need something. The ambiance inside also reminds me of my parents place with the shelving and big fridge. I recommend this place if you want some tapsilog, just like my mom's tapsilog more read more

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Delicious Filipino food! Finally got a chance to check this place out and got the pork sisig plate and pork sisig California burrito. Both packed with flavor! I absolutely recommend this place if you're looking for tasty food! Four stars because I did revisit a second time and found the quality to be less than my first visit. The portions were also less. I am thinking it could depend on who is behind the kitchen that day. Overall, it was still good but I definitely noticed a difference between both visits. read more

Tapsilog Cantina - Filipino Near Me - Santa Clara, California

Friendly service and extensive menu. Good variety of silog. Food was tasty and prices were acceptable. Indoor and outdoor seating available. Parking lot on site as well as street parking. If you like Filipino food or are willing to try it, this place is worth visiting. There aren't as many Filipino restaurants in Silicon Valley compared to some other cuisines, but I am glad this business is known to most Filipinos in the South Bay. read more

Tapsilog Cantina - Spam Silog - Filipino Near Me - Santa Clara, California

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Very disappointing experience. We were excited to try this place since there aren't many Filipino restaurants nearby, but it ended up being one of the worst dining experiences we've had in a while. The service was terrible from start to finish. Nobody checked on our table a single time. We asked for a high chair for our toddler and were told it would be brought out, but after waiting a long time I had to go inside and grab one myself. Our combo meal was also supposed to include soup. When we politely asked about it, the employee responded with attitude saying they were "very busy" and that we could get it ourselves. Completely unprofessional and rude. The food didn't make up for it either. Most dishes were either bland with no flavor or overwhelmingly salty. Definitely not worth the money or the frustration. We won't be returning. read more

My visit at Tapsilog Cantina was wonderful. Everything about it felt, "like home." My party and I were kindly greeted and chose to sit outside but then requested if we were able to sit inside instead because it got windy out of no where and we were able to sit inside without any problem. While we were outside our orders were taken and I couldn't decide between a Bangsilog or Sisiglog so I opted for both! Hearing the food being cooked while waiting inside excited me very much. I received a meaty bangus filet with a generous portion of sisig & garlic rice. Squeezing the lime for its juice really added that needed flavor for the meal and overall complimented it very well. I'll mostly be revisiting this location if I'm ever in the Santa Clara again! read more

Tapsilog Cantina - 2 Meat Silog (Bangus & Sisig) - Filipino Near Me - Santa Clara, California

Food was lacking in flavor and the amount my girlfriend and I paid compared to the portions we got was super underwhelming. Such a shame since there aren't that many Filipino food spots in the South Bay and this was the closest one to us. read more

I ordered a combo for a good price. My plate was full and they still gave me some beef broth soup. Cozy spot. Other then that I still had left overs and will be back with the family. If you got a comment about their food tell them straight up. Your cook really needs to monitor the food better. You can see from other comments that some dishes are overcooked. My fried chicken was pretty dry. read more

As a fellow Filipino and my parents owning a small restaurant growing up we tend to not go out to Filipino restaurants. We were in the area and figured why not. I must say it we were glad we came by! Amazing atmosphere with a friendly staff. The food was class A with feeling just like home. They do a very good job of representing our culture and food. Highly recommend and will be coming back soon. read more

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Stopped by Tapsilog Cantina on a hot day and was relieved by how cool it felt inside. I ordered the longsilog and chicken pancit and the food came out super quick which I really appreciated. Overall everything tasted good. The standout for me was definitely the sausage and noodles. They were very flavorful and easily one of the best parts of the meal. Though the sausage takes the cake for me. Savory with a hint of sweetness it was really good and super easy to eat. It was a tad bit oily and the garlic rice's texture wasn't really my favorite but that didn't take away too much from the experience. Portions were solid too and it definitely filled me up. I would come back to try different dishes next time. Super nice staff too. read more

Tapsilog Cantina - Longsilog - Filipino Near Me - Santa Clara, California

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Great menu, food and service. I came in for breakfast and was able to get my Filipino breakfast fix. The portion sizes are generous and the food tastes very authentic. You feel like you're in a Filipino kitchen inside of this place. The service was so kind and quick I would suggest this place to anyone and everyone. I hope to come back soon. read more

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I'm gonna be honest. The only reason why I came here is because my friend brought some lumpia from this place. So I wanted to try the other stuff that they had that being said, lumpia, amazing. What we got: Ube Beer : 3/5 Calamasi ale : 4/5 To be honest, I don't really like beer but I thought it'd be fun try. And of course it was fun to try. Combo 5: i wanted the meat to be longanisa, but I think they gave me topsilog? Idk still good lol Combo 1: i'm gonna be honest. I have no idea what he got. I just remember combo one and also, they forgot his soup. Till the end, but it was chill because they were super nice to us. I went here after climbing with a friend(im working on it being more lmao) i really enjoyed how the menu had a whole paragraph on why they decided to open this restaurant to me. It really felt like this place has a lot of passion and heart to it and you can see that and feel it when you sit in the restaurant and eat their food. I'm really glad that they had a mancala board. The food took a while to come, but it's been so long since I played mancala, so I had a lot of fun doing that. At the end they were super nice and they gave us two ice cream scoops, so we shared that, I love ube. Would I come back again? Hell, yeah. Especially for the Lumpia. But expect a longer wait! read more

Tapsilog Cantina - Combo 5 - Filipino Near Me - Santa Clara, California

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We were immediately welcomed with attentive and accommodating service from the staff. The menu offered a wide variety of options, but we ultimately chose the crispy pata, lechon and sisig combo silog, along with pork lumpia to share. The combination of delicious food and inviting ambiance made for a memorable experience and truly satisfied our craving for Filipino cuisine. We're so glad we discovered this gem and will definitely be back! read more

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Love this place!! I've been here a handful of times, but I always forget to write a review. This place has plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. I've seen them accommodate a few large parties. Definitely great for any occasion! The service is always quick and friendly. My fiance and I usually order the plates with garlic rice, an egg, and the side of cucumbers. My favorite combo is the lechon and lonsilog. I've never been disappointed here. Everything always tastes amazing! The portions are pretty generous for the price too. I usually always have left overs. When they have the cantaloupe drink, I always get it. It's perfectly sweet and refreshing. I would 100% recommend this place. read more

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Checked this spot out on a weekday during lunch time. They have pretty good combos that are good for the price. The kare kare combo came with nilaga, lumpia, garlic rice& ice cream. My mom thought it was a bit too salty The sisig burrito was good and definitely filling. The chips were stale. Lots of indoor and outdoor seating to choose from. Nice service & didn't take too long to come out. read more

Tapsilog Cantina - California Pork Sisig Burrito Kare Kare Plate - Filipino Near Me - Santa Clara, California

I came here for a group dinner last night and the service was good! The employees were very friendly and knowledgeable about the gigantic menu. The restaurant is very casual and there is a parking lot attached. The menu can be a little overwhelming, as it's several pages long, especially if you aren't familiar with the cuisine. I chose the loaded fries with beef. The food was fine, but I don't think I'd drive back over from Palo Alto again. read more

Tapsilog Cantina - Beef Tapa Fries - Filipino Near Me - Santa Clara, California

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A great homey Filipino restaurant in Santa Clara. Parking lot is a lil tight and small but should be enough for the plaza (if not find street parking) Overall a great experience, went on a Friday night and got their burrito which was huge. Their combo meals are good cuz it comes with soup and ice cream. Happy hour menu is great for lumpia Overall a great experience as the owner was super friendly and helpful and served his customers happily read more

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The place is fantastic! Group of 6 popped in for a family meal, owner/chef and staff could not have been friendlier or more accommodating. Our server "Cam" was incredibly attentive and professional - and the portions were very generous. Food was exceptional - wide variety of traditional Filipino cuisine with some hybrid creations that were delicious. Wide variety of drinks, ice cream... Ambiance was very nice, place well maintained and immaculate. Having lived in Santa Clara for many years I'm grateful to have finally found this restaurant - will be back frequently. If you're reading this review and considering stopping in or picking up - we could not give Tapsilog Cantina a higher recommendation - you will not be disappointed. read more

Tapsilog Cantina is the sister restaurant of Tapsilog Bistro, and it delivers the same delicious, authentic Filipino food we've come to love. With the same owner and the same commitment to quality, you can expect consistently flavorful, satisfying dishes every time. Everything tastes just like home-cooked Filipino food, comforting, hearty, and made with care. We also enjoy the classic favorites like Sisig, Silogs and other traditional dishes, the flavors never disappoint. If you love Tapsilog Bistro, you'll feel right at home here. Tapsilog Cantina offers the same great food we keep coming back for, and we absolutely love having another go-to spot for authentic Filipino cuisine. Highly recommended! read more

My friends and I came in for brunch on a Sunday and were seated immediately, there's a couple tables inside, plenty outside and there is bar seating as well. They offer a variety of food items on their menu, more than Tapsilog Bistro in Campbell. Service is quick, food came out in a good amount of time. Restrooms are located outside in the other area, codes are posted and staff can gve it, staff is friendly and welcoming. read more

Tapsilog Cantina - Filipino Near Me - Santa Clara, California

We came here for the first time a while back and we started craving it. So we returned and as expected it did not disappoint. We came for brunch and it was perfect timing as it is not packed yet. Parking is not difficult. The place is neat and well Maintained. The owner is always on sight to greet us when we arrive and it's server and cook are friendly and accommodating. We elected to order a two item Bilao with an extra side plus a dessert. They were all made freshly cooked and tasted absolutely delicious! Our cravings fulfilled and satisfied! will definitely be returning for more. read more

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One word, Lechon! In trying to adhere to the carnivore diet I was searching Yelp while I was in the bay area for the weekend. I'm all about pork anything, especially crispy pork belly I was pleased to come across Tapsilog Cantina, so we decided to give it a try fro brunch. I had the lechon kawali with an extra egg. It came with rice, too. I did taste the rice and it was good, but full of carbs My lady had the lumpia, again carbs, but I did have a couple . They were delicious. Service was cool. You take a seat where you'd like. They even have a bar type seating option. As well as outdoor seating. Menus are on the table for your convenience. The menu has a lot of options! I would suggest doing some research in advance and come prepared with a list of items you want to try. They do really cooking here so the food does take a little bit of time. It's worth it. They also offer a huge table feast called a kamayan. Copious amounts of food is prepared and served atop banana leaves. The owner said it can be ordered for a minimum of 4 people up to 20+. When I'm in the area, I'd definitely go back. But don't take my word for it. Go and give it a try read more

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We came to Tapsilog Cantina (sister store to Tapsilog Bistro in Campbell) for my daughter's bday and also because they had this sinigang meal with your choice of lumpia or lechon kawali for $20. They have a ton of meal deals for $20 with unlimited nilaga broth. Food came out fairly fast and good. The waiter was super friendly. I would go again to try their Kare-kare since I don't often make at home read more

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This is one is the Santa Clara location. The inside is smallish but we sat out in the patio coz our four legged one was with us. Their menu was extensive (not cheesecake factory extensive but you'll sure find something you'd like) so we had the "too many to choose from" dilemma for a bit. But that's a good problem to have. Hubby settled on pork belly silog (coz he went there for the silogs) and I ordered my favorite crispy pata. We also ordered the pinakbet to feel less guilty about the cholesterol we were about to consume. Service was good. Our server was attentive and left us alone to eat our food in peace after he made sure we didn't need anything else. I didn't eat the pork belly so I can't tell you how it tasted like but hubby was happy about it. The pinakbet was surprising because it had baby bokchoy in it. My first time to see bokchoy in pinakbet. But it was good! The crispy pata was NOT a disappointment! The skin was really crispy! The meat was not dried out and it went so well with the pinakbet and rice! One thing maybe they could change is the vinegar dipping sauce. It was okay, it was spiced vinegar with some onions and other stuff but maybe they can have sukang pinakurat available, too? We will definitely be back to try other dishes on their menu! read more

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You have to come here. It is a haven for all kinds of Filipino food from appetizers, a la carte, a whole menu of burritos, silogs, party trays, and all you can drink Filipino-flavored cocktails and hard to find beers like your San Miguel and Red Horse. They also have a happy hour! The resto is complete with music, TVs, traditional furnitures and decor from the homeland. You can even play mancala while waiting for your food! Don't be surprised if you get served or welcomed in by the owner/founder himself Uncle Ed or his son. So much effort, thought, creativity, and authenticity put into this family-run business, the South Bay's lucky to have em. Wish I could take my parents here someday. read more

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The kare kare and bagoong baboy were really good. I rarely eat at home because I have no place to cook, but boy did the taste bring back some memories. Servings are big. The combo plates are big enough for 2 people. I think this will be my pnoy food spot from now on. read more

Every quarter I meet up w cousins and we try different restaurants. This is a restaurant we voted on. Staff: friendly, attentive and helpful Location: place was tricky to find. It's located in a shopping plaza in the back. It's has private parking Food: huge portions. We ordered Bangus sissig, lumpiang Shanghai chicken (I was happy). Fish, regular kare kare, sinigang and garlic fried rice. For drinks we ordered sago Gulaman and IPA beers. Price was reasonable This restaurant is not big but it gets busy. Food was good and recommend. Call ahead to reserve your table. read more

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First time coming in and I had to stop myself from ordering everything! I like that for the silog dishes you can pick up to 4 meats which is perfect for my very indecisive self! The longanisa was juicy. The chicken adobo was a little bit dry but still tasty. My favorite was the beef tapa! It was tender and flavorful. My fiance had bistek and that was some of the best I've had since my grandma's. As delicious as I thought the meats were, I was most obsessed with their garlic rice! They did not shy away from the garlic at all and it was perfect. The rice was fluffy and complemented the flavors of the meat. The servers were nice, friendly, and attentive which is always refreshing and very much appreciated! I gotta come back to try more! read more

Tapsilog Cantina - Pork Longsilog, Chicken Adobosilog, Beef Tapsilog - Filipino Near Me - Santa Clara, California

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Still such a great place to get filipino food. Uncle Ed is so nice and made us feel right at home. Extensive menu, and one of the best silogs in the Bay Area!! read more

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