We've dined here a few times and I've always enjoyed the food. I'm not a Filipino food expert, but my wife has more experience and she really likes it here. We ordered Pancit Bihon (noodles), Chicken Curry, Grilled Chicken, Kare Kare (oxtail).Located inside Asia Times Square original food court by Hong Kong Market. CASH only.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Alex Sagcal, MBA.
Almost like home! Thank you! This was my first visit, but not my last. First, Asia Times is unlike some other Asian Shopping Blocks because the Parking lot is "sane" and the area is not congested. Walking into the Hong Kong Building, the individual shops/restaurants are arranged well. Once I found Cocina Elena, I found my favorite foods from being home with memories of mom cooking. So I ordered the Adobo with rice and an order of Lumpia. All was just as delicious almost like I was visiting Mom. Thank you to the staff of Cocina Elena for a delicious trip to memory lane. This was my first trip, but not my last.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mini Lumpia
Rico Hech
Looking for Good Filipino Food? Look no further. This spot is the spot for good home cooked filipino food. Customer service is top notch and friendly. I highly recommend this restaurant.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Deb Hall
Authentic Filipino food thats good. It’s inside the Hong Kong market. Bring money this place only takes cash.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
m e
This place used to be a good place to eat and was serving in generous portions. Those days are over. And the cashier(s) wear the same pair of gloves they used for counting cash (they accept cash only) and for serving. Unsanitary!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
E M
This place used to be a good place to eat and was serving in generous portions. Those days are over. And the cashier(s) wear the same pair of gloves they used for counting cash (they accept cash only) and for serving. Unsanitary!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Jenn Almachar
It’s hard to find authentic Filipino food. We had lumpia and puncit. It was soooo good!! Lady at the counter is so kind. Just and fyi- it is cash only. Delicious food and worth every penny!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mini Lumpia
Jennifer Almachar
It’s hard to find authentic Filipino food. We had lumpia and puncit. It was soooo good!! Lady at the counter is so kind. Just and fyi- it is cash only. Delicious food and worth every penny!
Ann Marie B
Several choices of "ulam". The "turo-turo" choices are: a plate with one ulam and steamed rice, or 2 different ulam, or 3 different ulam. We went Saturday morning,had brunch and the turo- turo choices were langgonisa, tinola, laing, sarsiadong isda, porkstek, and I believe na estrelyadong mga gulay. There's also the short order breakfast menu option: either langgonisa, bangus, tapa, tocino, tuyo, corned beef, spam, and each plate comes with steamed rice ( not fried rice), sunnyside up egg, and atsara. My mom enjoyed the sago't gulaman drink. There's also Taho. I would recommend eating here and come early before they run out of ulam! They open at 1030am. CASH ONLY.
Good food here in the Hong Kong Marketplace.It's a cash only food place but there is am ATM close by.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Corned Beef with Rice and Egg
Samantha Miller
great filipino food. good prices.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Hillary Honde
The customer service was good but the food did not have any flavor and the spam was undercooked. I had to refry it when I got home.
Myliyah T.
If youre craving and wanting a taste of home, Cocina Elena provides it for you. Everything was decently priced well and me and my friends didnt have to wait long! Its a small little food place inside the plaza and the only Filipino place I could find in Arlington. Was satisfied with my food!
They're food taste really good
We've dined here a few times and I've always enjoyed the food. I'm not a Filipino food expert, but my wife has more experience and she really likes it here. We ordered Pancit Bihon (noodles), Chicken Curry, Grilled Chicken, Kare Kare (oxtail).Located inside Asia Times Square original food court by Hong Kong Market. CASH only.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Almost like home! Thank you! This was my first visit, but not my last. First, Asia Times is unlike some other Asian Shopping Blocks because the Parking lot is "sane" and the area is not congested. Walking into the Hong Kong Building, the individual shops/restaurants are arranged well. Once I found Cocina Elena, I found my favorite foods from being home with memories of mom cooking. So I ordered the Adobo with rice and an order of Lumpia. All was just as delicious almost like I was visiting Mom. Thank you to the staff of Cocina Elena for a delicious trip to memory lane. This was my first trip, but not my last.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mini Lumpia
Looking for Good Filipino Food? Look no further. This spot is the spot for good home cooked filipino food. Customer service is top notch and friendly. I highly recommend this restaurant.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Authentic Filipino food thats good. It’s inside the Hong Kong market. Bring money this place only takes cash.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
This place used to be a good place to eat and was serving in generous portions. Those days are over. And the cashier(s) wear the same pair of gloves they used for counting cash (they accept cash only) and for serving. Unsanitary!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
This place used to be a good place to eat and was serving in generous portions. Those days are over. And the cashier(s) wear the same pair of gloves they used for counting cash (they accept cash only) and for serving. Unsanitary!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
It’s hard to find authentic Filipino food. We had lumpia and puncit. It was soooo good!! Lady at the counter is so kind. Just and fyi- it is cash only. Delicious food and worth every penny!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mini Lumpia
It’s hard to find authentic Filipino food. We had lumpia and puncit. It was soooo good!! Lady at the counter is so kind. Just and fyi- it is cash only. Delicious food and worth every penny!
Several choices of "ulam". The "turo-turo" choices are: a plate with one ulam and steamed rice, or 2 different ulam, or 3 different ulam. We went Saturday morning,had brunch and the turo- turo choices were langgonisa, tinola, laing, sarsiadong isda, porkstek, and I believe na estrelyadong mga gulay. There's also the short order breakfast menu option: either langgonisa, bangus, tapa, tocino, tuyo, corned beef, spam, and each plate comes with steamed rice ( not fried rice), sunnyside up egg, and atsara. My mom enjoyed the sago't gulaman drink. There's also Taho. I would recommend eating here and come early before they run out of ulam! They open at 1030am. CASH ONLY.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sweet Sausage
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The BEST Filipino Food in
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Good food here in the Hong Kong Marketplace.It's a cash only food place but there is am ATM close by.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Corned Beef with Rice and Egg
great filipino food. good prices.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The customer service was good but the food did not have any flavor and the spam was undercooked. I had to refry it when I got home.
If youre craving and wanting a taste of home, Cocina Elena provides it for you. Everything was decently priced well and me and my friends didnt have to wait long! Its a small little food place inside the plaza and the only Filipino place I could find in Arlington. Was satisfied with my food!