Fil-Am

Turo-turo comfort. Big flavors. Mixed experiences.

Restaurant Category: Casual Filipino turo-turo/cafeteria style; combo plates around $12–$15; Party trays/catering available (e.g., ~$260 fed ~50 people)

Menu Highlights:
– Lumpia (fresh-made, crunchy even after hours; generous filling)
– Pancit (often praised; a crowd favorite for parties)
– Pork menudo
– Sisig (sizzling, well-seasoned per fans)
– Fried bananas/turon
– Ube cheesecake
– Beefsteak/bistek
– Value combo meals and lunch specials (1–2 items)

Service Highlights:
– Mom-and-pop, homey karinderia vibe
– Turo-turo line with plenty of choices
– Friendly, helpful servers; some thoughtful touches (e.g., securely wrapped to-go boxes)
– Can handle catering; portions for trays noted as generous

Notes:
– Hours can be inconsistent; several customers arrived during posted times and found it closed
– Food quality can be hit-or-miss (some praise authenticity; others found items old/dried out or cold)
– Some diners mentioned oily dishes and rising prices with smaller portions
– Cleanliness concerns from a few (dirty floors; renovations feel)
– Occasional service issues (long waits, missed orders, perceived favoritism at the counter)
– Ambience varies: some say modern/traditional mix; others say minimal atmosphere and photos don’t match reality

Customers come for the comfort classics—especially the fresh, crunchy lumpia and the pancit that shows up at a lot of family parties. Many diners enjoy the turo-turo setup: quick combos, good portions, and a rotating spread that feels like a college karinderia. Fans also call out standouts like sizzling sisig, pork menudo, fried bananas, and even a surprisingly good ube cheesecake. A few folks have been loyal for years and say the food still tastes like home, and there are stories of kind, above-and-beyond moments from staff, plus thoughtful packaging for saucy takeout.

Diners enjoy the casual, mom-and-pop vibe, though the atmosphere depends on when you go—some catch variety shows at lunch, others describe a simple cafeteria feel, and a couple mention a modern/traditional mix. Catering gets praise for value and volume; one big order fed about 50 people with compliments from lolas and guests alike. Lunch specials and combo plates are popular for a quick fix and decent value.

That said, experiences can vary. Some customers claim the food was oily or not as good as it used to be, with smaller portions than before. Others ran into old or dried-out items on the steam table, long waits, or even cold plates, and a few felt there was favoritism at the counter. A handful mention cleanliness issues and say the space didn’t look like the online photos. The biggest recurring frustration is the inconsistent hours—several people drove over during posted times only to find the door locked. Overall, folks come for the homestyle flavors and reliable party trays, although consistency and timing seem to shape how much they enjoy the visit.