4 restaurants serving Beef Pares
San Diego, CA
“EsKiNiTa has earned an exceptional 4.9-star rating revolutionizing Filipino street food in San Diego with its interactive self-grilling concept that transports diners to Manila's street food culture. The name 'eskinita' refers to narrow alleyways in the Philippines where authentic street food thrives, perfectly capturing the restaurant's mission. Located in San Diego's South Bay, EsKiNiTa operates from a plaza where owner Rich and his welcoming staff create a family-like environment. The restaurant's unique format allows customers to select raw meat skewers inside--including chicken intestines (isaw), chicken liver, chicken hearts, and chicken feet alongside pork and chicken BBQ--then grill them personally on mesquite charcoal grills outdoors. This hands-on experience creates the communal, festive atmosphere that defines Filipino street food culture. Beyond BBQ skewers, EsKiNiTa serves Filipino comfort food including tapsilog, sisig, beef pares, and goto, plus ube ice cream for dessert. The exceptional rating reflects not just outstanding food but Rich's legendary hospitality.”
Woodridge, IL
“Cebu Lechon House & New Chinese Kitchen specializes in authentic Filipino and traditional Chinese dishes, featuring their signature slow-roasted lechon belly served fresh on Saturdays. Located in Woodridge, IL, this family-owned restaurant is known for generous combo meals and traditional recipes that blend bold Filipino flavors with classic Chinese cooking techniques.”
Daly City, CA
“Tselogs has emerged as one of Daly City's most beloved Filipino restaurants, celebrated for serving all-day Filipino breakfast in a vibrant, colorfully-decorated space. The restaurant specializes in "silogs" - the quintessential Filipino breakfast combination of garlic rice, fried egg, and various proteins, with the name combining "itlog" (egg) and the featured meat. Featured prominently in San Francisco's food scene including mentions in The Infatuation and Eater, Tselogs has earned recognition for executing traditional breakfast dishes with exceptional flavor and presentation. The sizzling sisigsilog stands out as a customer favorite, featuring moist, garlicky shredded chicken with a delightfully sour kick served on a hot plate. The tapsilog showcases perfectly caramelized marinated beef that customers consistently praise, while the longsilog features sweet Filipino sausage that appears on nearly every table. The restaurant's casual, family-friendly atmosphere enhanced by Filipino music creates an inviting environment for both nostalgic Filipino-Americans and curious newcomers. The menu extends beyond breakfast to include appetizers like habit-forming lumpia Shanghai and comfort dishes like beef pares. Customers also rave about the warm buko pie served a la mode - a coconut pie with light, flaky crust that provides the perfect ending to any meal. With multiple locations now across the Bay Area, Tselogs has successfully built a local mini-chain reputation for consistently delivering quality Filipino comfort food.”
Los Angeles, CA
“Point-Point Joint brings authentic Filipino street food culture to East Hollywood with their specialized focus on pares, the beloved Filipino comfort food that combines tender beef with garlic fried rice. The restaurant's name references the Filipino tradition of pointing at various dishes in cafeteria-style eateries, a casual dining format that makes Filipino food accessible and approachable. Their signature dish, beef pares, features slowly braised beef in a savory-sweet sauce with star anise and soy, served alongside perfectly seasoned garlic rice and a clear beef broth soup. This classic Filipino combination has been fueling late-night diners, shift workers, and hungry students throughout the Philippines for generations, and Point-Point Joint faithfully recreates this experience in Los Angeles. The menu extends beyond pares to include other Filipino favorites like tapsilog breakfast combinations, crispy pork dishes, and satisfying noodle preparations. The restaurant caters to the vibrant East Hollywood and Silver Lake neighborhoods, areas with diverse populations that appreciate authentic ethnic cuisines. Point-Point Joint's approach emphasizes the honest, unpretentious nature of Filipino food-hearty portions, bold flavors, and affordable prices that reflect the democratic spirit of Filipino street dining. The restaurant serves as a late-night destination where the Filipino community gathers alongside food enthusiasts seeking substantial, flavorful meals. For Filipino-Americans craving the familiar taste of corner paresan joints from the homeland, Point-Point Joint delivers genuine flavors that transport diners back to the streets of Manila while contributing to Los Angeles' expanding Filipino food landscape.”
