Manila Grill

Nora Juliard 4 months ago

Checked out this spot because 9f the good reviews. Ordered 2 plate combo. On the menu for today, I wanted to try Kare Kare. They didn't have it so got the chicken mechado and bistek. $13.95 and small portions. I'm wondering if Filipino spots that have buffer style/cafeteria style options are just stingy in general (pic for reference). They didn't have a lot of customers ordering the plates, so I wonder what they do with the leftovers each night. Might as well give bigger portions. It did not fill me up nor satisfy me. Bought bagoong and a couple more items including canned soda which totaled $34. ($34...where?) I did try the halo halo ($8) which was actually decent, just that there were some ice chips. Overall, I would go for the halo halo, but I wouldn't go back for the food. It was also hot in there with no air circulation whatsoever as well as humid. I don't understand why they couldn't open the door since it was cooler outside and a breeze on this day. Uncomfortable dining experience.

Roy Lagpacan 7 months ago

This was my first time at this eatery. So far I'm not disappointed with the Filipino dishes. I'll be back when I'm in the area. Salamat!

Ruud Noordzij 10 months ago

Beautiful Manila Boy chicken! We were told that Cerritos residents would drive all the way east for the fried chicken, even though there's a plethora of Filipino eateries there. Now we know why.... also ordered the halo halo and kare kare to go. Simple place, which makes it 100% legitimate as it's all about the food.

Wendy L a year ago

Manila Grill Restaurant & Bake Shop is located off the McKinley (South) exit right off the 91 freeway on Magnolia. They are known for their “Manila Boy Chicken” (Fried Chicken) - and it does taste crispy and fried; however, my personal favorite is their Dinuguan (Pork Blood Stew). They make this with lean and fatty pork to give an unctuous mouthfeel - what I feel makes the best Dinuguan. Aside from the texture, the stew is smooth and not clumpy. And the taste leans toward a vinegar flavor, which is perfection for this dish. Top it over a bed of steamed jasmine or Japanese rice, and it is top notch! Another item I like here is their Deep Fried Bangus (Milkfish). The Bangus is split half, deboned of its main vertebrae, laid flat, and deep fried til “GBD” (golden brown and delicious)! It comes with a side of sawsawan (dipping sauce), kamatis (tomato and onion salad), and grilled Talong (eggplant). I’ve ordered their Pancit Bihon (Noodles made with Rice Sticks) but, because it’s topped with shrimp, I have to skip on tasting this. It does look and smell delicious. Manila Grill is a small turo-turo shop (select your food from steamed tables) that also offers a display case of Filipi

Nonnie Tavisola 2 years ago

Diamond hole in a wall mom-&-pop Quick Service Restaurant, cafeteria-style. Choose your (1 or 2) food items from the hot table. You can also do short order (our favorite is the Porkchop). Say hello to the lone server-owner, (Ate) Nelia when you walk in. She is so warm and friendly, she enjoys chatting with her customers. Manila Grill has been operating for over 26 years in the same location. You can tell how good the food and service are at this store. Not a lot of tables in the dining area because the majority of customers are either catering or take-out (to-go) orders.