Best Filipino Mexican Fusion Across the US

4 restaurants serving Filipino Mexican Fusion

Filipino Mexican FusionLumpia Pancit Sisig Lechon Kawali Sinigang Filipino BBQ Kare-Kare Halo-Halo Adobo Chicken Adobo Crispy Pata Pork Adobo

4.5

Señor Sisig (SF Mission)

San Francisco, CA

“Señor Sisig's Mission District location on Valencia Street stands as the original brick-and-mortar restaurant that transformed the beloved food truck into a permanent San Francisco institution. Opened in 2019 at 990 Valencia Street, this was founders Evan Kidera and Gil Payumo's first restaurant after nearly a decade of food truck success. The Mission location carries exceptional ratings with 740 reviews at 4.5 stars, demonstrating consistent quality and strong community support. This restaurant pioneered Señor Sisig's evolution from mobile food service to full-service dining, carefully translating the food truck experience into a permanent space while retaining the energetic vibe and accessibility that made the trucks popular. The Valencia Street location features the full Señor Sisig menu including their signature Tosilog Burrito with Filipino sweet pork tocino, adobo garlic rice, fried egg, and fresh tomatoes served with peppered vinegar. Their sisig burritos and tacos showcase the classic Pampangan dish in Mexican-American formats that have become their trademark. The restaurant offers beer on tap, optional ube (purple yam) tortillas, and the ability to customize spice levels from mild to spicy. Located in the heart of the Mission's vibrant dining corridor, Señor Sisig became an anchor for Filipino representation in San Francisco's food scene. The restaurant's success during the pandemic-when their food truck fleet had to shut down-proved the strength of their brick-and-mortar concept and paved the way for subsequent locations. For San Francisco's Filipino community and the broader Mission District dining scene, this location represents Filipino-Mexican fusion done right.”

Open- Closes at 9:00 PM

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4.4

Señor Sisig (Oakland)

Oakland, CA

“Señor Sisig has revolutionized Bay Area Filipino food through their innovative Filipino-Mexican fusion concept that began as a food truck in 2011 and expanded to multiple brick-and-mortar locations. Founded by Evan Kidera and Gil Payumo, the restaurant takes its name from the beloved Filipino dish sisig-traditionally crispy pork seasoned with calamansi and chili peppers-and reimagines it within Mexican culinary formats. Their signature California Burrito features sisig alongside french fries, cheese, and signature sauces, while their tacos, nachos, and quesadillas showcase how Filipino flavors translate beautifully into familiar handheld formats. This creative approach makes Filipino cuisine accessible to broader audiences while respecting the integrity of traditional flavors. The menu extends beyond sisig to include chicken adobo, lumpia, and tocino preparations, all adapted into fusion-style presentations. Señor Sisig's success demonstrates the natural affinity between Filipino and Mexican cuisines, both emphasizing bold flavors, communal eating, and satisfying comfort food. The Oakland location serves downtown's diverse lunch crowd and evening diners seeking flavorful, innovative fast-casual dining. The restaurant's popularity contributed significantly to the Filipino food movement in the Bay Area, proving that Filipino flavors can successfully integrate into mainstream food culture. With multiple locations across the Bay Area including food trucks and partnerships at sports venues, Señor Sisig has become a recognized brand that introduces thousands of diners to Filipino ingredients and cooking styles through a fusion lens that feels both adventurous and approachable.”

Open- Closes at 8:00 PM

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4.2

Señor Sisig (SF Ferry Building)

San Francisco, CA

“Señor Sisig's Ferry Building location brings the beloved Filipino-Mexican fusion concept to San Francisco's iconic waterfront marketplace, introducing tourists and local food lovers to innovative Filipino street food. Founded by Evan Kidera and Chef Gil Payumo, Señor Sisig pioneered the concept of marinating pork shoulder for 24+ hours using family recipes from Pampanga before charbroiling and serving in Mexican-style tacos and burritos. The Ferry Building stall positions Filipino fusion cuisine alongside the Bay Area's most celebrated artisan food vendors, showcasing Filipino food culture to thousands of daily visitors exploring San Francisco's premier food destination. This high-visibility location has helped legitimize Filipino cuisine in the mainstream Bay Area food scene, exposing diverse audiences to sisig's bold flavors. Beyond traditional pork sisig, the menu offers chicken and tofu variations, California sisig burritos with French fries, and the signature crunch-a-dilla. The Ferry Building's emphasis on quality local food aligns with Señor Sisig's commitment to fresh ingredients and authentic preparations. While the stall format limits seating, the prime location near the Embarcadero makes it ideal for tourists, commuters, and Ferry Building shoppers seeking quick, flavorful meals. Señor Sisig's presence at the Ferry Building represents Filipino cuisine's arrival in San Francisco's culinary elite, standing alongside celebrated vendors as an equal ambassador of the Bay Area's diverse food culture.”

Open- Closes at 8:00 PM

Sisig BurritoSisig TacosCalifornia Burrito+6 more

3.8

Señor Sisig (SF Thrive City)

San Francisco, CA

“Señor Sisig's Thrive City location represents the brand's newest chapter, opening in January 2025 at the Chase Center arena complex home to the Golden State Warriors. This marks a historic milestone as Señor Sisig becomes part of the Warriors' dining lineup, bringing Filipino fusion cuisine to one of the Bay Area's premier sports and entertainment venues. Located at 151 Warriors Way, the Thrive City restaurant serves Warriors fans, concert-goers, and Mission Bay visitors with their signature Filipino-Mexican fusion. The menu features exclusive items including crispy sinigang wings created in collaboration with Bay Area music artist P-Lo, a longtime friend and collaborator. These tamarind-forward wings with fresno chiles demonstrate Señor Sisig's continued innovation in Filipino fusion. The location also serves the Tosilog burrito, lechon kawali plates previously exclusive to Oakland, and their full range of sisig preparations. The opening celebration featured members of the San Francisco Filipino Chamber of Commerce, highlighting the cultural significance of Filipino representation at this iconic venue. Founders Evan Kidera and Gil Payumo emphasized their mission to bring "food, culture, connection to the community" to Thrive City. This location extends Señor Sisig's evolution from food trucks to a multi-location restaurant brand with presence at one of San Francisco's most visible venues. For Filipino-American visibility and Filipino cuisine's mainstream acceptance, the Thrive City location represents a major achievement in bringing Filipino flavors to Bay Area sports and entertainment culture.”

Open- Closes at 8:00 PM

SinigangTosilog BurritoLechon Kawali+7 more