Filipino Restaurants in National City, CA

“Love the vibe with mix of different foods around the globe. Must say I checked off another foodie place on my list😎“

“We went here for the first time yesterday for lunch. The line was out the door, which meant it had to be tasty! We ordered pork adobo, chicken teriyaki, pancit, and lumpia. They gave us two free cups of soup too! Oh my goodness was this food heavenly! The servings were enormous! The pork melted in my mouth. The teriyaki was so tender. The lumpia was divine and the pancit was amazing (I had never tried pancit before). The servers were friendly and helpful. The atmosphere was cozy and warm. I most definitely will return and I encourage everyone to eat here.“

“Picked up adobo chicken, Shanghai lumpia, empanadas- all my Filipino favorites. Everything tasted so delicious, hot, and fresh. Thank you for cooking and making my day even better!!“

“They’re halo-halo is good 👍 we love 💗 it“

“Food was delicious, service was great, place is clean. I will be back for more😋😋😋“

“Good food!! Karaoke is always a fun thing- the food has a bit of wait but it’s so worth it- everything we had was delicious!“

“The best pansit bihon and calamari and kare kare— sarap ng food — affordable pa— ang saya saya pa— karaoke.. it feels like home.. 😍“

“First time going here was for my son’s 18th birthday. He was the one who requested it, believe it or not. The buffet package was a great deal! We even got free fruit desserts & soup! The DJ was great in keeping the karaoke going. If no one wants to sing, he’s the one singing. So all in all, great staff, great food, great entertainment, great space and ample parking! Will definitely come back and book more events here!“

“Very good streets food and love it’s.“

“Especially if you visit on the weekends, you’ll be able to find fresh-out-of-the-oven hopia (filipino pastry that reminds me a bit of mooncakes but less sugary) that are simultaneously crisp, crunchy, buttery, and flaky on the outside, with moist and creamy fillings spanning ube (purple yam), pineapple, jackfruit, coconut, sweet onion, and mung bean. The combination of quality, freshness, and breadth of pastries—not to mention, price (<$1 each)—cannot be beat!“

“Love the food and service was great. We'll be back.“

“Picked up adobo chicken, Shanghai lumpia, empanadas- all my Filipino favorites. Everything tasted so delicious, hot, and fresh. Thank you for cooking and making my day even better!!“

“Located in the Schoolhouse Shopping Center in National City, Fiesta Pinoy is a casual Filipino restaurant. The staff is hospitable and friendly. Today, we tried their Curry Chicken, Diniguan, Vegetable Lumpia, Sabao and Halo Halo. Everything was very delicious.“

“This place serves the most flavorful Filipino food. The is the best pancit I have had! I did try some new dishes this visit. So I apologize for not having the names of everything.
Also the service was amazing. It was my friend's first time here and he was given a soup(apologize for not knowing the name) and the fried bananas(?name?) to try..
I tried them also.. Delicious ?
Definitely recommend. Delicious and filling. Great prices!!“

“We ordered lechon and it was so good! The skin was crispy and sesoned very well! Their home made sarsa was the best! 💕 we will be ordering again soon!“

“I wanted to get my Filipino Food fix when we recently went to San Diego, so I looked up good Filipino restaurants in the area. I found a few in National City, but it seemed like Tita's Kitchenette got the highest ratings. So I decided to try that restaurant. If there was a good picture of a hole-in-the-wall restaurant, I think this would be it. The restaurant itself was very simple looking and had a few tables (about 10-12).Ignore the surroundings The food was served cafeteria-style. You could order different combinations of rice and other dishes. I decided to each get a rice and two-dish combination that I was used to as a kid Dinuguan, Pork Adobo and Pansit . I was little surprised by how much rice we were given, which was fine with me (I couldn't finish all my food in one sitting) .My Grandparents used to belonged to a Filipino club in Wilmington CA and this is how I remember the way Filipinos do it everything was great, I even came back with my sister and her husband and my son with a couple of his teammates from soccer a few days later. They all loved it. The next time we are in the area we will be back“

“The Pork Adobo was AMAZING! It went well with the Pansit! Salamat!!!“

“Delicious bibingka. Fast ad great service. Place is always clean.“

“Surprise to see good Filipino food in this part of the US. Perhaps due to large Filipino in nearby areas. The restaurant seems to be popular as shown by worn out fixtures and furniture. Food and pastries are really great just like back home. It seems they have other great products that is only available here in the west coast. Everyday lunch time seems to be busy. You need to be on line early.“

“What a hidden gem! I felt so welcomed like I was having lunch at Grandma’s house and I was family. The service is so friendly and kind. The food was amazing as well. One of the best Filipino breakfast spots and pan de sal bread! They don’t just sell cakes and desserts. In the back corner is hot to go food and lumpia. Come check out this hidden San Diego Filipino food gem and support a wonderful small family business“

“My go-to for all my lechon (ie pig) needs.

My aunt recommended Lola Happy Bakery (former name in National City) about 10 years ago. I have not used any other place but Lola.

Prices had gone up, like everything else in USA. Lola may not be the most inexpensive lechon place, but their name is to be trusted.“

“I appreciate that the manager in this particular Chowking was very mindful of my nephews severe food allergies, making sure that there is no cross contamination in the food he eats. He even said that they will wash the cooking utensils to ensure any cook-to-order food is safe for my nephew to eat.

After my nephew went to ER fr eating in an Asian restaurant, this is one of the handful of places where he can eat with us. I hope ALL Chowking franchises (and other Asian restaurants) follow the same policy.“

“I recently visited this bakery, excited to indulge in their famous cheesy puffs. However, to our dismay, they had run out of stock. My youngest, an avid fan of their cheesy puffs, couldn’t hide her disappointment. Disheartened, we prepared to leave, planning to return earlier next time.Just as we were about to step away, something unexpected happened. A kind gesture from the cashier left us speechless and deeply touched. She hurried after us, presenting a bag containing a pack of the coveted cheesy puffs. Overwhelmed with gratitude, I found myself unable to properly express my thanks, hastily paying for the unexpected gift.The cashier’s act of compassion, driven by empathy for my daughter’s disappointment, left a lasting impression. It reminded us that true heroes often go unnoticed, their capes replaced by simple acts of kindness. This experience was a powerful reminder of the beauty of human generosity, leaving us with hearts full of gratitude and admiration.“