Casa Filipina Restaurant & Bke

Comforting goto. Authentic turo-turo. Friendly staff.

Restaurant Category: Casual turo-turo eatery + Filipino bakery; counter-service with limited dine-in seating.

Menu Highlights:
– Goto (with laman/meat), often cited as “the best” and worth the trip
– Dinuguan (pork blood stew), a longtime favorite among regulars
– Tokwa’t Baboy, especially paired with goto
– Fried Lumpiang Gulay and other lumpia
– Pancit
– Bicol Express
– Fresh hot pandesal (best in the morning)
– Desserts: ube treats, sans rival, and ginataang bilo-bilo
– Also seen: teriyaki chicken and spicy ribs

Service Highlights:
– Warm, polite, and friendly staff
– Authentic turo-turo setup with dishes displayed behind glass
– Small, cozy space; limited dine-in seating
– Clean environment
– Opens early; known as a morning goto stop

Notes:
– Small space with very limited seating; sharing tables happens
– Selection can be limited; some wish for more variety
– Occasional slow turn-around on orders; tables may not be bussed quickly
– One diner wished kare-kare had more meat/tripe (felt too oxtail-heavy)
– Best selection seems to be in the morning; popular items can sell out

Logistics:
– On-site parking available
– Opens early

Casa Filipina Restaurant & Bke draws folks in with that comforting, home-style Filipino flavor—especially the goto. Regulars travel from other cities for a hot bowl with laman, often pairing it with tokwa’t baboy. The dinuguan is another staple that many keep coming back for, while lumpia (including a standout fried vegetable version) and pancit round out the savory side. On the sweeter end, the fresh hot pandesal is a morning magnet, and dessert fans talk up the ube, sans rival, and a notably well-balanced ginataang bilo-bilo. Some diners also enjoy their Bicol Express, and even the non-Filipino options like teriyaki chicken and spicy ribs get love.

Service is described as warm and polite, with a clean, simple turo-turo setup—dishes behind glass, quick counter ordering, and a cozy space. It’s a small spot, though, so expect limited seating and the occasional shared table. Most people are happy with the overall experience, noting friendly staff and that early-morning bake that’s hard to resist.

There are a few caveats: some diners mention a smaller selection and wish there were more choices, and one person’s order took a while compared to others. A couple of folks wish tables were bussed more promptly, and there’s feedback that the kare-kare leaned heavy on oxtail rather than mixed meats and tripe. Still, customers come for the homestyle comfort—goto, dinuguan, and those warm pandesal—and many say it tastes like home.