Filipino Restaurants near Buena Park, CA

“Very friendly staff. All the dishes we tried were very yummy. For to go, they use separate containers for each item, which is a plus, imo. Our favorites are the lechon kawali (deep fried pork with crunchy skin) and pancit. They have two kinds of pancit (pan fried noodles), both are equally delicious. Generous servings and affordable prices.“

“As a non Filipino person , I must say this place has got some amazing food. They go out of their way to make sure you are being taken care of and you will love the food. The food is fresh . The meat is delicate and tasty. Everything about this place is awesome will come back again for sure !!!“

“We are from San Diego, every time we visit friends in Los Angeles or going to Knots Berry Farm to have fun.. We make it a point to stop off at the Maria's because I so love their Krispy Pata and our daughter loves their spaghetti. Their Pata is so Krispy on the out side and tender on the inside! it's a must to try!!!!!“

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“I ordered crispy pata the other day and when I got home the crispy pata was over fried that even the bone is burned. Very overcooked so it is very disappointing!“

“Welcoming, warm smiles from the staff. Wide array of delicious food on the counter, just choose a combo of your favorite dishes. There’s free water, just grab a disposable cup and fill your own drink. I just noticed that when the water container needs to be refilled, the lady used a plastic bucket which didn’t look so clean. Asked for a fresh lumpia take out, but upon eating it at dinner, it was bad.“

“i eat here everytime i get a chance. I just gorged on flan , 3 or 4 pork dishes and longonisa. That was before i got to the delicious lumpia! I come for the lumpia and end up trying other dishes every time. My wife and i recommend dishes to people coming in that may not know what each item is on the menu and the staff is really helpful. Bottom line, all the food is good! You can literally just point at the menu at random, get a dish, and it is going to be fantastic.“

“Been coming here forever. Great Filipino lechon chicken, chicharon and yummy rice dishes like sisig. Tasty food and friendly service.

Parking: They have few stalls, majority are dominated by other tenants. Can be tricky during busy times.“

“Fresh food daily. No recycled food.“

“Wow! I am speechless. I was treated like family and got to try some fish soup!!! The food is... AMAZING! Straight up fire. I am latino but had worked at seafood city in Irvine when it first opened back in 2015. A trip down memory lane. I had cici with rice and a side of lechon. Please do yourself a favor, GO TRY THE FOOD!!! Thank you for hospitality. Can't wait to go back soon and bring my brother with me!We finna do some damage! ???????“

“Great food but does not have a dress code. Should not accept customers wearing undershirt. It’s gross n tacky. It diminishes the restaurant’s ambiance.“

“Great little Filipino Food spot!! Great delicious filipino food! I love their Bibinka , Dinuguan and their Pancit Malabon!! During the summer I always order their Maiz Con Hielo. Staff here is friendly and attentive. I’m glad we have this place in Cerritos. My little go to when I’m craving Filipino food!!“

“The location is quick to find. There’s free parking at a plaza. The reception area showed that there is no restroom on site.
We were greeted by a nice man who advised us to wait to be seated. Interior design reflected our Filipino culture. Our order was taken and after 10 minutes, our food came in. Sago gulaman quenched our thirst, not too sweet with the soft, gummy texture of the gulaman. Pancit was so-so. Fresh lumpia didn’t have singkamas which made me compare it to the other ones I tasted. Overall, I enjoyed the meal.“

“Love this coffee shop and their BARAKO Kape!“

“We were looking for a place to eat before heading to our flight and we needed a place to fill us and found this place. Great filipino food here. Very generous. The outside looked sketchy, and it looked closed because it boarded out with wooden planks, but it was actually open. There were people dining in. They also had filipino snacks. Would eat there again if we went for another vacation!“

“I ordered lumpia for superbowl. My family devoured it!! We went back a few times and got dinners including the pork adobo and rice. We have and also the skewers of chicken and also pork. Everything is always delicious!!! Friendly people :) Going back to get more lumpia next week for a party.“

“Ube horchata oh so yummy, plates- beef tapa, pork tocino, bangus (milkfish with lemon)- served with garlic fried instead of house potatoes, 2 eggs and buttered toast, ube french toast (so so) & birria chilaquilles next time trying ube waffle or pancakes.“

“From the first moment you enter this restaurant the stuff gives you an enjoyable feeling. Very courteous stuff, it is a friendly place to to go out with buddies or with your date. delightful food, skillful chef de cuisine, modest pay and attentive service. Highly recommended.“

“Still one of the best values for Filipino food if you're coming from the beach areas of The OC. I discovered this place a long time ago while looking for a closer alternative to the famous Magic Wok (now Crispy House) crispy pata. At the time Sawali Grill's version was the closest.There are other items offered at this place which I favored, lechon kawali, beef kaldereta, bicol express, pork sisig, grilled liempo etc. The crispy pata is what draws me in all the time. The skin is crisp and the meat, very tender. As always, I order it "no chop." That keeps it warm on the way back home. And I always ask for vinegar instead of the standard liver sauce they always provide.Lately though I noticed a difference in the quality of the crispy pata. The skin is sometimes burnt in some areas. Besides that little variance, the taste is the same. Crispy skin as always and still a cost effective and closer alternative than driving all the way to Norwalk.Oh, and yes .. they are closed on Mondays as customary to most Filipino restaurants and yes, there is a surcharge for using a credit card for payment, customary cultural habit also!

Parking: There are parking spaces right in front of the restaurant. This place is located in a strip mall so there is a huge parking lot if none of the spaces in front are available.“

“Our first time to try this place ( Tuesday 1130 a.m.). First negative point was the narrow tight parking spots of the shopping center. You'd easily get a scratch/dent on your car . The next point .. the food prices are pricey ! ( about $ 6 to $7 bucks higher than other comparable eateries). However, to be fair, once we started eating our lomi n fresh lumpia.. it was a big wow.. it's a real sarap n the servings are huge. So it's still ok to eat here unless you don't mind the tight, narrow parking spots. Don't bring your Teslas, Mercedes n other elegant cars you may have esp on buffet days. The restroom doors by the way are supposed to be self closing n not prop opened per health regulations.“

“Food is great. Friendly service.“

“WALANG KASING SARAPPPPPPP!!!! superrr bait pa ni tatay johnny������� highly recommended ang mga pagkain pinoy.hindi lang kambing ang mga ulam dito at ang pinaka approved sa akin eh hindi oily..“

“Best Filipino food ever! Love the ambience, excellent service, and they have live entertainment and karaoke night!“

“Great food and a lot of it. Good waitress too.“

“This restaurant is certainly one of the most pleasant restaurants in the region. Every time I come there I am exceedingly glad. They always keep their high standard service and the topmost level of cooking they serve. You no doubt will love this place. Highly recommended.“

“First time here on my stop in Anaheim. Great two-in-one restaurant and shop. Great selection of Filipino dishes. All of it looks amazing. I got the Mungo and Menudo. Nice long table inside with plenty of seats and also some outdoor seating available as well.

Only complaint I have is the price is a bit more expensive compared to other Filipino takeout restaurants, even compared to the ones in SD. The mungo was only the soup, no meat. Menudo was perfect. Overall 5 stars. 👍“