Best filipino breakfast in the south bay. Tapa with torta. Come early, run out quick.
Jon G.
Quote me on this one as a Carson native for 33 years: Absolute best made to order turon in Carson and nearby cities.
Sabrina Vega
Customer service is great. Always welcoming.The food.. omg the best Mechado & Suman. Im obsessed. If you’re ever in the area please try them out!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Vigan Longganisa, Longaniza
Gladys F.
I ordered the salmon belly sinigang, which was good at the time, until I got sick. My coworker also ordered the same thing and also got sick. Safe to say we won't be back for a while.
Arleen A.
Best dinuguan if you like them less fatty. Service is fast. Ambiance not for dining. Most people order to go. I will recommend to try them. Come early. Food runs out early and that's it. Lunch rush happens. Very close to Harbor UCLA.
Sabrina R.
10/10 - The Mechado was so good. Good authentic Filipino food here. The service is great. Everyone is friendly and helpful. Will be returning.
Jeff Liwag
Best Filipino breakfast in the area! If you're going on the weekends, go early as they run out of tapa and tocino rather quickly!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sandra Castillo
Did not visit
Pipi Maus
FOOD SOO GOOD THAT I COULDNT WAIT TO TAKE THE PICTURE FIRST! (That's why it's already half eaten in the pic. I'm struggling writing this because my brain is telling me to EAT then write this post). Advice for anyone wanting to try this: come early!! The food fly off the shelves here. I came here at 1pm and got luck and got the last food they got left #blessed ?
verner so
I spent a week in LA and every restaurant has been exceptional both the food and the service. I wanted to have a Filipino breakfast and this one offered it and was close to the airport before I left . The food was okay... about what you would expect but the two people serving were the most crabby individuals.
I'm super satisfied with vigan express. I usually order here about 2x /week when I used to live nearby. I wish we had something similar in WA. Nothing compares to their food. The breakfast longaniza and tapa paired with their fried rice is the best. The side of fruit really complements the main dish. I'm really glad I visited vigan again after all these years.
Yvonne C.
They get a 4 star for the food but a 2 star for the customer service. The lady in the front just acted like she didn't want me to ask any questions. BAD service!!
Ryan P.
Been a minute trying to find ilocano food near Torrance area and I've lived here for 4 years now. Been craving my dad's pinapaitan but flying back home to Hawaii would be pretty expensive for a bowl of pinapaitan. Wife was craving some balatong as well. I went into shop and found out they sell pinapaitan! My fat heart was filled with joy. And to my surprise they also had Kilawen. Order me XL balatong, pinapaitan, and reg. kilawen. The balatong reminded me of my childhood whenever my grandma wanted me to eat vegetables so she hid either pork, beef, or lechon in the balatong for me to scoop it up. So the balatong was definitely on point. Very savory and either hot/cold rice. Decent amount that lasted till the next day. Fair share of meat as well. The pinapaitan and Kilawen brought me back to hanging out with the uncles in Filipino parties acting like a grown up. Loved the pinapaitan although the amount of meat to soup ratio for the price was very disappointing. I'm used to green onions and chopped white onions on my kilawen but idk if that's just a Hawaii thing (throwing green onions/white onions on everything LOL). Wish I had photos to share but my excitement went straight to munching. Will be back, especially when I'm homesick.
Aileen K.
It's a small corner food place, but the price is just right. I ordered the 2 combo plate ($8.50). I chose Kare Kare and Liempo. Make sure to order the Liempo early on Wednesday mornings. I had my coworker order at 8am and we were able to pick it up at 11am, they sell out of the Liempo fast.
Aileen L.
It's a small corner food place, but the price is just right. I ordered the 2 combo plate ($8.50). I chose Kare Kare and Liempo. Make sure to order the Liempo early on Wednesday mornings. I had my coworker order at 8am and we were able to pick it up at 11am, they sell out of the Liempo fast.
Best filipino breakfast in the south bay. Tapa with torta. Come early, run out quick.
Quote me on this one as a Carson native for 33 years: Absolute best made to order turon in Carson and nearby cities.
Customer service is great. Always welcoming.The food.. omg the best Mechado & Suman. Im obsessed. If you’re ever in the area please try them out!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Vigan Longganisa, Longaniza
I ordered the salmon belly sinigang, which was good at the time, until I got sick. My coworker also ordered the same thing and also got sick. Safe to say we won't be back for a while.
Best dinuguan if you like them less fatty. Service is fast. Ambiance not for dining. Most people order to go. I will recommend to try them. Come early. Food runs out early and that's it. Lunch rush happens. Very close to Harbor UCLA.
10/10 - The Mechado was so good. Good authentic Filipino food here. The service is great. Everyone is friendly and helpful. Will be returning.
Best Filipino breakfast in the area! If you're going on the weekends, go early as they run out of tapa and tocino rather quickly!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Did not visit
FOOD SOO GOOD THAT I COULDNT WAIT TO TAKE THE PICTURE FIRST! (That's why it's already half eaten in the pic. I'm struggling writing this because my brain is telling me to EAT then write this post). Advice for anyone wanting to try this: come early!! The food fly off the shelves here. I came here at 1pm and got luck and got the last food they got left #blessed ?
I spent a week in LA and every restaurant has been exceptional both the food and the service. I wanted to have a Filipino breakfast and this one offered it and was close to the airport before I left . The food was okay... about what you would expect but the two people serving were the most crabby individuals.
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I'm super satisfied with vigan express. I usually order here about 2x /week when I used to live nearby. I wish we had something similar in WA. Nothing compares to their food. The breakfast longaniza and tapa paired with their fried rice is the best. The side of fruit really complements the main dish. I'm really glad I visited vigan again after all these years.
They get a 4 star for the food but a 2 star for the customer service. The lady in the front just acted like she didn't want me to ask any questions. BAD service!!
Been a minute trying to find ilocano food near Torrance area and I've lived here for 4 years now. Been craving my dad's pinapaitan but flying back home to Hawaii would be pretty expensive for a bowl of pinapaitan. Wife was craving some balatong as well. I went into shop and found out they sell pinapaitan! My fat heart was filled with joy. And to my surprise they also had Kilawen. Order me XL balatong, pinapaitan, and reg. kilawen. The balatong reminded me of my childhood whenever my grandma wanted me to eat vegetables so she hid either pork, beef, or lechon in the balatong for me to scoop it up. So the balatong was definitely on point. Very savory and either hot/cold rice. Decent amount that lasted till the next day. Fair share of meat as well. The pinapaitan and Kilawen brought me back to hanging out with the uncles in Filipino parties acting like a grown up. Loved the pinapaitan although the amount of meat to soup ratio for the price was very disappointing. I'm used to green onions and chopped white onions on my kilawen but idk if that's just a Hawaii thing (throwing green onions/white onions on everything LOL). Wish I had photos to share but my excitement went straight to munching. Will be back, especially when I'm homesick.
It's a small corner food place, but the price is just right. I ordered the 2 combo plate ($8.50). I chose Kare Kare and Liempo. Make sure to order the Liempo early on Wednesday mornings. I had my coworker order at 8am and we were able to pick it up at 11am, they sell out of the Liempo fast.
It's a small corner food place, but the price is just right. I ordered the 2 combo plate ($8.50). I chose Kare Kare and Liempo. Make sure to order the Liempo early on Wednesday mornings. I had my coworker order at 8am and we were able to pick it up at 11am, they sell out of the Liempo fast.