The Best Filipino Food Texas Has To Offer
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Texas is one of the biggest, if not, THE big melting pot in the United States. And a huge part of the collection of cultures from all the different people who have migrated to our great nation is the Filipino culture. There are even accounts of probably the first Asian-American settlement in the US in St. Malo, Louisiana. This long-standing relationship between the two nationalities has given us different windows to our roots as a people - chiefly of these is the cuisine.
One of the best things about Filipino cuisine is that it's a fusion of different cultures. Filipino food (What wine goes well with Filipino food?) is a mix of Chinese, Spanish, American, and Malay influences. This makes for some really interesting and unique dishes. And because of this, Philippine cuisine is becoming so popular that Filipino restaurants are popping up all over the country, including in Texas. If you're on the lookout for some delicious Filipino dishes, then check out these 16 Filipino restaurants in Texas.
Lily’s Philippine Restaurant
Lily's Philippine Restaurant in San Antonio specializes in Filipino-style barbecue, with other offerings like pancit bihon, menudo, fried egg rolls, and adobo. You'll notice that some of the names of the dishes might already be familiar to you—reflecting Spanish influences in the Philippines—but don't expect this Filipino dish to taste like its Spanish counterpart. For other options, the restaurant also offers a variety of Filipino sides and desserts. If you can't make up your mind, they even offer a sampler plate so you can try a little bit of everything!
Contact Details
8210 Glider Ave, San Antonio, TX 78227
(210) 674-7007
Sari-Sari Filipino Restaurant, Market, & Bakery
Sari-Sari Filipino Restaurant, Market, & Bakery is a one-stop shop for all your needs. You’ll find classic Filipino dishes such as adobo, kare-kare, and other homey Philippines comfort food favorites. It lives up to its name sari-sari or to mix together since it’s basically three stores clumped into one. Not only do they have an extensive menu of delicious Filipino fare, but they also have a market that offers an assortment of Filipino groceries and a bakery where you'll find traditional pastries like pandesal (bread) and puto (rice cake).
Contact Details
5700 Wurzbach Rd, San Antonio, TX 78238
(210) 647-7274
Inihaw Avenue Filipino Kitchen
Inihaw Avenue Filipino Kitchen in Irving is a great place to try Filipino dishes that has a flavor of community to it. They serve some of the best Filipino “inihaw” or grilled dishes that are commonly shared among friends and family over drinks, in an atmosphere that would make you want to come back for more. They also serve sisig sizzling plates, a popular dish in the Philippines that is usually made with pork or grilled bangus (milkfish) topped with a savory white garlic sauce.
Contact Details
4835 N O’Connor Rd, Irving, TX 75062
(972) 433-5535
Kainan sa Laguna
Kainan sa Laguna in Plano offers a taste of classic Filipino comfort food. If you're looking for a taste of home, they are a great place to go. Serving household favorites like adobo or braised pork, as well as the famous sour soup called sinigang, this restaurant offers a variety of options for every palate. They also have a good selection of Filipino pastries and sweets like turon—deep-fried plantains wrapped in egg roll wrappers and melted sugar.
Contact Details
909 Spring Creek Pkwy #450, Plano, TX 75023
(469) 931-2667
DelCiano Pinoy Cuisine
DelCiano Pinoy Cuisine in Arlington has some of the best Filipino food Texas can offer like stir-fried egg noodles (how long do egg noodles last?), and sisig sizzling plates (minced pork ears and liver). Their halo-halo (mixed Filipino sweets with shaved ice and milk) is some of the best you can find outside of the Philippines. They also offer diners pastries like the traditional pandesal.
Contact Details
6320 U.S. 287 Frontage Rd #108, Arlington, TX 76001
(817) 897-6134
Salu-Salo Filipino Cuisine
Salu-Salo Filipino Cuisine serves up some homemade Filipino comfort favorites like dinuguan (blood stew), fried tilapia, and bistek pinoy (Filipino-style beef steak). Their menu also features traditional and iconic Filipino dishes like adobo, fried rice (how long does rice last?), and shrimp spring rolls. Salu-Salo means "to eat together" in Tagalog and this restaurant emphasizes that by serving delicious, homemade food in a fun, community-oriented environment.
Contact Details
7401 Matlock Rd Suite 113, Arlington, TX 76002
(817) 583-6040
Cocina Elena
Cocina Elena has some great Philippine food picks on its menu. With a wide selection of different dishes, you can expect flavorful food like menudo (stewed pork in tomato sauce) and crispy pata (deep-fried pork knuckles). Feeling adventurous? Try their paklay (braised beef lungs). If you're looking for something heartier, check out their soup menu—you can find bulalo (Filipino beef marrow stew) on it!
Contact Details
Asia Time Square, 2615 W Pioneer Pkwy, Grand Prairie, TX 75051
(817) 721-1776
Ober Here
Ober Here offers its diners Filipino favorites with a twist. Their name is a play on how Filipino migrants pronounce “over here” when they first migrate to the US. They specialize in silog breakfast meal sets served with fried garlic rice (sinagag), sunny-side up eggs (itlog), and with your choice of viands like tocino, corned beef, and barbeque.
Contact Details
1229 8th Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76104
(682) 760-3904
Marie’s Kitchen
Marie’s Kitchen is a counter-service eatery that features Filipino breakfast favorites and American lunch selections. A must-try is their crispy kawali (crispy pork belly (What wine goes well with pork belly?)) and silog meals that consists of a hearty filling meal to perk up your mornings. For their all-day breakfast menu, they serve ube pancakes, omelets, and other treats. They also do catering for any event or party you might have coming up!
Contact Details
11910 Greenville Ave Suite 103, Dallas, TX 75243
(972) 234-8383
Max’s Restaurant
Max's Restaurant in Houston is one of the large food chain favorites in the Philippines that serves up large-sized whole fried chicken. The restaurant also offers a variety of Filipino sides and desserts. Max's Restaurant proudly proclaims itself as "the house that fried chicken built."
Contact Details
8011 Main St Ste 200, Houston, TX 77025
(713) 664-7227
Mauro’s Grill & Cafe
Mauro’s Grill & Cafe is a great place to get some Filipino BBQ. Here, you’ll also find classic Filipino picks like crispy pata, liempo, and shrimp sinigang. Their kare-kare is also a must-try. It's rich, hearty, and delicious. They even have beef kaldereta (beef stewed in tomato sauce)! Mauro’s Grill & Cafe is a great spot if you love food with a lot of flavor.
Contact Details
2719 W 15th St, Plano, TX 75075
(972) 599-0899
Taste of Philippines
Taste of Philippines in Garland, Texas specializes in Filipino-style bistek (basically a play on “beef steak”’), with other options like lechon kawali, Bicol express, and dinakdakan. The restaurant has a menu that is sure to please every palate. From their pork bbq to their chicken adobo, you will find something to satisfy your hunger.
Contact Details
565 W Oates Rd #110, Garland, TX 75043
(972) 682-7822
Ser Caloy’s Filipino Restaurant
Ser Caloy’s is a no-nonsense honest-to-goodness Filipino restaurant that serves up some great Filipino classics. They offer a sampler platter that consists of what’s considered the greatest hits of Filipino cuisine, including grilled pork belly, fried pompano, lechong kawali, grilled seafood, and, of course, rice!
Contact Details
205 W Rancier Ave Suite J/L, Killeen, TX 76541
(254) 2131-1833
Boba-loompia
Boba-loompia is a great place for a quick snack and some pretty great boba to boot. Try their lumpia (egg rolls) that come in either chicken veggie or pork and beef filling, so you can get your veggies in while you snack on some delicious food. They also have desserts like ube (purple yam) ice cream that will make your mouth water.
Contact Details
Broadway Square Mall, 4601 S Broadway Ave, Tyter, TX 75703
(903) 630-7337
Jollibee
No great Filipino food trip would be complete without a visit to Jollibee. This famous fast-food chain is known for its range of Filipino favorites, including palabok, egg rolls, and their signature fried chicken called Chickenjoy—one of my most memorable fried chicken experiences.
Contact Details
1016 Preston Rd, Plano, TX 75093
(469) 333-2520
Kabayan Filipino Store & Cafe
Kabayan Filipino Store & Cafe is a must-try if ever you’re in Lewisville, Texas. The restaurant has a great selection of traditional Filipino breakfast meals like tapa (beef), longganisa (sweet sausages), dried fish paired with garlic fried rice, and sunny-side up egg. In addition to serving food, the restaurant also has a store offering Filipino products.
Contact Details
2305 S State Highway 121, Lewisville, TX 75067
(972) 798-3030
When you’ve exhausted all the Texas BBQ joints in the Lone Star State and you want to try something more adventurous, Filipino cuisine is a must. It’s a gastronomic experience that incorporates a mix of different cultures that every Texan would love. Take advantage of these 16 Texas-based restaurants, who do their part to represent the Filipino culture and love that goes into every meal.
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