Avenida - San Mateo

I had an exciting first experience at this restaurant with very interesting dishes and good flavors. However, after returning two weeks in a row, I noticed that the menu is small and some dishes are not as impressive the second time around. We ended up ordering the same dishes we had the week before due to the lack of options. The Grilled Squid and Fried Pork Knuckles are must-tries, both delicious. The Pork Belly was more roasted, fried, or grilled, which I personally enjoyed. The Chicken Skewers were decent, but I wasn't crazy about the Adobo Rice. I prefer Chinese or Japanese fried rice. Overall, I think I will come back to this restaurant occasionally, unlike ramen and pho which I can eat multiple times a week.

I had a great experience at this restaurant with a welcoming atmosphere. The "happy holidays" playlist added to the positive vibes. We tried some popular dishes, including the Crispy Pata (pork), which I rated 4/5 despite not being a usual pork fan. The crispy skin was impressive, although it may be a bit dry for those expecting fatty pork belly. The Tender Jumbo Squid also received a 4/5 rating for its high-quality ingredients and tasty dipping sauce. The Stir-fried Thin Rice Noodles had a homemade flavor that I personally enjoyed, earning another 4/5 rating. For dessert, we tried the Halo Halo, a beautiful shaved ice dish with Filipino toppings that was a bit too sweet for my taste. Overall, I had a pleasant meal at this restaurant with reasonable prices that almost seemed too good to be true considering the great environment and food presentation.

We had a great experience at this restaurant, as the Filipino food was delicious. The service was friendly and we especially enjoyed the desserts, particularly the halo. The steamed fish was cooked perfectly and the meat was juicy and flavorful.

If they are looking for outstanding Filipino food, this is the place the menu goes far beyond the usual, and the usual are absolutely the best. the pancit bihan was the best I had for years. the divine bell. perfect cripple rice. the only problem here is to decide what to order. but don't worry, everything was good so you can't make a mistake. drinks are also great. sample the pink 75 yum! service was excellent and we had a really nice table on the terrace. are they ready to walk a bit like san mateo’s inner city is challenging, but this place is definitiv worth it! will come back!

Love comes to eat avenida for filipino. they are always consistent with the quality.