Filipino Restaurants near South San Francisco, CA

“This is now my official Sunday after church/shopping lunch place! The quality of food and customer service ought to be the Filipino restaurant gold standard! Boracay Garden and Grill has the winning combination: excellent food and outstanding customer service! Their Crispy Pata and Pork Sisig are the best in the peninsula! Please come visit!“

“Classic joint. Really good Machado. (My favorite.) Really isn't anything bad on the menu. A local spot full of locals. That's all you need to know. If my Filipino family like this place, then it's legit. I know I like it a lot. Kare Kare is excellent too.“

“I love🥰 every inch of you, 2-tier yummmmy Ubelicious cake😋“

“Fort McKinley Restaurant, Bar & Banquet offers a wonderful dining experience. The food was flavorful and well prepared, the service was friendly and attentive, and the atmosphere was warm and inviting. The portions were satisfying, and everything we tried was enjoyable. It’s a great place for a relaxed meal or a special gathering, and I would happily visit again.“

“Ensamada was really good and soft One of my favorite“

“Whenever I'm grocery shopping here, I make it a point to stop by here. The food is always fresh, and you get service right away. I typically get lechon kawali or the bagnet. My dad loves the crispy chicken skin, or depending on the mood, they get chicharon bulaklak. This time around, my dad tried the crispy bangus.
I'm not sure why the reviews are so bad. The food and service are good.“

“For me, this is the best Filipino food I’ve had just about anywhere so far. The staff were so friendly. My friend and I decided to try it after seeing the Sunday Buffet sign. For a buffet I thought it was top notch. I’ll definitely go back to try the Burnt Basque Cheesecake which was sold out already when I was there toward the end of lunchtime. I felt like I was welcomed into someone’s home and treated like family.“

“It was very good, food was decent!“

“It's very hard finding crunchy chicken skin that is cooked perfectly to bring home and enjoy with rice and papaya salad!

Grill City will load a bag for you, which is only about 1LB for under $15! That's a great deal for cooked chicken skin.

There are many other great food options, but this is my go-to for chicken skin!!“

“Carinderia with so much nostalgia. It feels like home away from home. The food is authentically Filipino, with a great variety of skewers and viands to choose from. It was so comforting and familiar that I ended up calling everyone “Tita,” as if they were my own.“

“The food smacks and the music they play always slaps.“

“One of the best Filipino food to go to if you need a quick fix! Also very friendly staffs. School street in Daly City, CA.“

“Food was great and tasty. Will come back again.“

“This is a well kept hidden gem in the excelsior for cheap Filipino food. When I walked in, the place looked like a run down joint, but I saw the old lady serving as the cashier, and the chefs being elderly senior citizens. It breaks my heart to see elderly people still having to work, and I really urge people to support this place so they can afford more renovations and so one day the elderly staff can retire.

Besides that, the service was very friendly and straightforward. (Cash only!) Most of the meals are Filipino breakfast style silog meals, and they mostly serve Filipino proteins, but they also have fried chicken and popcorn chicken. The meals consist of garlic rice, egg, tomato chunks or pineapple chunks, and your choice of a protein. I got the spamsilog (6.50 as of 2026), (without any tomato or pineapple), and it came out delicious. It was simple, and so classic it just tasted right and comforting. A humble meal, with a generous portion, without lacking flavor. My only complaint about the food is the fried garlic pieces on top of the garlic fried rice. It usually comes out kind of burnt, and the burnt garlic pieces taste bitter and burnt. But you can easily just scoop out those garlic pieces on top, and throw it away. The garlic fried rice overall though is absolutely incredible, and even inspired me to make my own garlic rice at home.

I also ordered a side of popcorn chicken (16 pc), and it was a yummy filling snack. It does come in small pieces tho, as shown in the photo, with an adorable small to-go box. Each piece is roughly the size of a caramel popcorn piece, and the portion is a bit smaller, but it is 5 dollars after all, and I would recommend it as a snack, not necessarily a meal.

The service here was kindly and staightforwrd, and it only took me about 10ish minutes to get my order. Usually there is other customers here, but the wait time is never long. Unfortunately there is no indoor seating area (no dine in) so you just have to stand and wait for your order. The prices here are incredibly cheap, every order is less than 10 dollars, and I would highly recommend this place for anyone who wants a quick cheap filling meal or side order.

Please check this place out and support the people working here!“

“Love eating here at Chibog;) Home cook meal! Great service as well. They have so many delicious food to choose from!“

“I had a tooth pain along with a fever so I called, and they are willing to let me go in right away for a checkup.

All staff were really nice and friendly, extra gentle when they went through the procedures. Feeling much better now!“

“I Love Purple Burritos!!!“

“Staff was attentive and helpful and the items we ordered were all delicious“

“Good food 🥘 Fun atmosphere“

“WOW! Cannot believe this is in an airport. Truly incredible food—perfectly tender pork with amazing spice, flavorful rice, and soul-warming soup. Also, the absolute best boba I have ever had. And SO MANY GLUTEN FREE OPTIONS! The hospitality is top-notch as well. Just overall cannot say enough positive feedback for Mama Go’s.“

“Delicious, authentic Filipino food. Ate Tess, the owner is friendly and accommodating. If you want breakfast menu (tapsilog, tocilog, or longsilog) for lunch or dinner, just let her know and she can make that happen as long as you are willing to wait. It was my first time eating here, and I highly recommend!“

“Irma's food is delicious and the price point is something that cannot be beat ! Thank you Irma for being a part of my 2020 New Year's Eve celebration ❤❤❤ We will be seeing you in the New Year and Beyond 🙏🙏🙏“

“I went to a Starbread at a different location a few years ago and fell in love with the señiorita bread. I was in San Francisco for a few days and found out there was a Starbread here as well. I wanted to go back and get the bread that I remembered being so good. Well, this place did not disappoint! The señiorita bread was actually better here, it was fresh and sweet and buttery! Because I was traveling back home, I only got 10 for $6 however next time I will be getting a bigger box to bring back home!“

“This is one of those deceivingly small places, but it packs a lot of big bold flavors and hearty meals.

It is a highly efficient mom-n-pop restaurant, with an open kitchen and a food-prep operation in plain sight. Often you'd see fresh dishes poured right into the food warmers directly from the stoves. And with everything out in the open, you have the sense that everything is honest, as simple as a home kitchen.

And in spite of their tiny operation, the selection is ample on any given day in this turo-turo style, so much to pick from, and it seems as if point at anything, even from their shelves, everything is for sale.

These folks are hard working, kind people who try to send you off with as much food they can pack into to-go overflowing plastic containers. They are earnest at what they do. This is a fine example of a small business with big dreams.“

“This Filipino restaurant truly made me feel at home. When I walked in, I admired how clean everything was. Well kept and a great first impression. I ordered the Tapsilog with calamansi juice. The prices were very affordable as well. I really enjoyed the house soup that was complimentary. The server was nice and offered me another soup because I enjoyed it so much. Excellent service. The Tapsilog had great presentation, and I liked the sauce it came with. The pickled veggies were a nice balance as well. Their menu is on point and I would love to try another dish next time. This spot is great alone or with friends/family. Either way, Kuya will take care of you“

“Always to stop in on my way to , or from grab bite to eat yummy“

“The best in the Bay Area!“

“Our family loves coming here.... one of a kind Silvanas. Best ever!“

“I haven't been here in hella long. The silogs were made fresh to order. I think it was a little pricy but well worth it for the occasional treat when you don't want to cook.
We ordered:

1. Longsilog: Still as good as I remember but now they open it up.

2. Tocilog: Sweet and I love the little pieces. I'm not a fan when they are big pieces

3. Chicken bbq- My niece liked it, it just had to be warmed up.

4. Picadilllo: I wasn't a fan of, too sweet and too much bell peppers and carrots.

5. Garlic peanuts: My dad liked it but said it's too salty.

6. I had asked for a sode of sabao and the sinigang was so deliciously sour.“

“Serving authentic Filipino food. All staff is very accommodating. The place gives nothing but good vibes and great food. A must visit Filipino restaurant in San Francisco California. 10 out of 10 stars ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🇺🇸🇵🇭“

“Delicious Filipino food 👌🏼“

“It feels like Christmas Everytime I eat here. Auntie and Uncle cooking up Pure Filipino hospitality and food. Great selection wonderful home style cooking. Once you try it you'll be back. Please stop by and take a seat you will enjoy your first experience.
I recommend you try the chicken adobo over rice and banana Taron for desert.“

“Amazing flavors and presentation, efficient service. But letting entitled, shameless patrons bring dogs in the restaurant to whine and yap and disturb diners?? Management needs to train staff to stand up to the Karens, bounce dogs, and avoid heath code violations.“

“We had the Longa Smash and it was perfect. The fat of the longaniza is well balanced with the picked chilli’s that provide balance and a little bite. Thank you for your innovative sandos! While we were waiting for our IKEA order pick up we ate here and the food came out very fast.“