Mama Rosa Grill

Authentic Pinoy comfort. Mini-market vibes. Cozy dine-in and patio.

Restaurant Category: Casual Filipino eatery + mini-grocery, $10–$15 per plate; takeout-friendly; Sunday buffet.

Menu Highlights:
– Chicken adobo
– Lumpia (spring rolls)
– BBQ chicken skewers
– Pancit noodles
– Garlic rice
– Halo-halo (mixed feedback)
– Mostly pork and chicken dishes; limited beef
– Sunday buffet

Service Highlights:
– Friendly, polite staff with classic Filipino hospitality
– Clean, well-organized space shared with a Filipino mini-market
– Popular with the local Filipino community; nostalgic finds and imports
– Cozy atmosphere with indoor seating and a covered outdoor patio
– Frequent buyer program; balikbayan box services

Notes:
– Chicken can be dry and bony for some; occasional complaints about bony/skin-heavy adobo portions
– Halo-halo flavor and jellies didn’t work for a few diners
– Space can feel cramped/crowded
– Limited beef options
– One report of no staff at the counter despite posted open hours
– Mixed views on portion value (most say generous, one felt shorted)

Logistics:
– Easy to find off Pulaski Hwy/US-40 in Middle River

Customers come for the true-blue Filipino comfort food and the bonus of a mini-market packed with childhood favorites. Chicken adobo gets a lot of love for flavor and value, with plates around ten bucks, and folks also call out lumpia, BBQ chicken skewers, pancit, and garlic rice as craveable staples. Regulars mention generous portions, a Sunday buffet, and the feeling of being among kababayans—the kind of spot where Tagalog and Taglish float around the room. The mini-grocery side adds to the nostalgia, plus there’s a frequent buyer program and even balikbayan services.

Diners enjoy the friendly, polite service and a space that’s clean and well-organized. The vibe is cozy, with both indoor tables and a covered outdoor patio that works well on sunny days. Many say it’s a reliable go-to for quick, satisfying takeout, though the dine-in area stays quaint and can feel a bit tight when it’s busy.

Some folks mention inconsistencies: chicken portions can be dry or too bony, and one customer felt their plate was picked over for better cuts. The halo-halo doesn’t hit the mark for everyone—one comment noted an odd smell before mixing and jellies that weren’t great. There’s also limited beef on the menu, and one visit reportedly found no one at the counter despite open hours. Even so, a lot of diners still call it one of the best Filipino options around Maryland, praising the authentic flavors, warm hospitality, and the convenience of having a market and restaurant under one roof.