Mang Felix Kitchen Bar and Cafe

Flavor-packed lechon. Big portions. Lively, family-friendly vibe.

Restaurant Category: Casual Filipino & Pan-Asian, about $10–$20 per entree; large, shareable platters available

Menu Highlights:
– Pork lechon belly (often a weekend/specialty star; tender, crispy, and crowd-pleasing)
– Kare-kare with nicely cooked vegetables
– Lechon kawali with tasty lechon sauce
– Sizzling pork sisig
– Lumpia (including chicken/Shanghai)
– Pancit and garlic wings (well-liked for takeout)
– Halo-halo (huge serving), plus “purple” ube ice cream
– Rice vermicelli with grilled pork (Vietnamese pick)
– Orange chicken; baby bok choy with garlic
– Longsilog; sweet & sour sparerib tips

Service Highlights:
– Frequently praised for friendly, accommodating staff and excellent service
– Clean, modern, very spacious dining room—good for big groups and events
– Karaoke nights and live music at the new Maryland Pkwy location
– Helpful team for event setup
– Quick seating/no wait reported by several diners

Notes:
– Service can be inconsistent: slow or inattentive on busy visits; one rude server encounter noted
– A few dishes were salty or underwhelming for some (e.g., kanto pares; fried rice; sparerib tips “okay”)
– One diner felt the lumpia had very little filling
– Closing-time confusion reported (turned away before posted hours)
– Henderson branch has closed; reports emphasize the new Maryland Pkwy location
– Needs more staffing when volume picks up

Logistics:
– Recently relocated to 3528 S Maryland Parkway (exterior of Boulevard Mall); Henderson location closed
– Takeout and phone orders available

Diners come for the Filipino staples—especially the lechon belly that shows up as a weekend or specialty item—and stay for the big, shareable portions. Folks mention rich, comforting kare-kare with veggies still crisp-tender, well-executed lechon kawali with a solid dipping sauce, and a sizzling sisig that hits the right notes. The halo-halo is huge and fun to split, and there are crossovers from other Asian cuisines too, like orange chicken, baby bok choy with garlic, and Vietnamese rice vermicelli with grilled pork. Many people call the Filipino items the main draw, but groups appreciate the wide menu since everyone can find something.

The vibe at the new Maryland Parkway spot is modern, clean, and spacious—great for big families, parties, and events. Karaoke nights and live music add to the lively feel. Several customers highlight how friendly and helpful the staff were during events and large gatherings, and a few mentioned being seated with no wait. Some guests were delighted to meet Chef/Owner Mang Felix himself, who greets tables and talks food, which adds a personal touch.

That said, experiences aren’t perfectly consistent. Some diners mention slow or inattentive service when it gets busy, and one reported a rude server who brought up tipping. A few dishes didn’t land for everyone—one person found the kanto pares too salty, another thought the fried rice was poor, and someone felt the lumpia had scant filling. There was also confusion about closing time on one visit. Most feedback points to a solid, casual price point with big portions that work well for sharing, easy phone-in takeout, and the focus on the new Boulevard Mall exterior location on Maryland Parkway.