Maresol Restaurant

Turo‑turo comfort. Pancit and lumpia hits. Mixed value, big heart.

Restaurant Category: Casual turo‑turo (carinderia-style), counter service; per-plate pricing with mixed feedback on value

Menu Highlights:
– Pancit (often praised)
– Lumpia (called “best in town”; fresh when timed right)
– Pork Adobo (frequently loved; “fantastic”)
– Pork Sinigang (tender, stand-out for some)
– Ginisang/Ginataang Monggo
– Pinakbet
– Fried Bangus
– Calderetang Kambing (goat)
– Taro-root and assorted Filipino desserts

Service Highlights:
– Friendly, family-style vibe; owner chats with diners and remembers names
– Authentic turo‑turo setup with rotating ulam; quick for grab-and-go
– Clean store
– Regulars feel at home; timely fresh batches of lumpia noted

Notes:
– Price-versus-portion size gets mixed reactions; a few felt overcharged or found portions small
– Some mention inconsistent pricing across visits
– A few reports of grumpy/rude service and “cocky” attitude on occasion
– Occasional misses on utensils/napkins and to-go packaging even when dining in
– Flavor can feel flat to some diners; others find it deeply “lutong-bahay”

Diners come for the pancit, lumpia, and classic ulam lineup, and many say it tastes like true lutong-bahay. Regulars rave about the pork adobo and call out a particularly tender pork sinigang, while others light up over pinakbet, monggo, fried bangus, and even taro-root desserts. Folks who grew up with carinderia food mention the setup feels authentically turo‑turo, with that comforting “pick your ulam over rice” flow.

Service lands warmly for a lot of guests—people mention being greeted like family, with the team learning names and chatting with diners. The owner, Roger, is often described as cheerful and accommodating, and some lucky visitors catch lumpia fresh out of the fryer. Clean space, quick counter service, and a steady stream of regulars add to the homey vibe.

That said, diners also mention caveats. Some customers claim portions can feel small for the price, with a few saying costs seem to change between visits or that they felt overcharged. A handful note off days with bland flavors, or point to grumpy interactions and stinginess on large pan orders. There are occasional misses like shorted napkins or no utensils, and a few people were handed to-go packaging despite planning to eat in. Overall, customers enjoy the homestyle classics and friendly feel, although value and consistency seem to vary by visit.