Carillo's Caldo

Carrillo's Caldo is a seasonal Filipino BBQ food stand along Juneau's waterfront, earning a perfect 5.0-star rating from locals and cruise ship visitors alike. Operating during the cruise ship season from spring through fall, this family-run stand has become famous for attracting long lines of Filipino cruise ship crew members who seek authentic home cooking during their brief time ashore in Alaska's capital city. The sight of Filipinos queuing for Carrillo's is the best endorsement-these are people who know authentic Filipino food when they taste it. Located near Marine Way in the heart of the cruise ship district, Carrillo's specializes in homemade Filipino food to-go, with a menu featuring BBQ skewers, dinuguan, papaitan, karioka, turon, and Filipino-style hotdogs. The grilled pork and chicken skewers, served with rice, peppers, and sauces, are customer favorites-perfectly charred with that distinctive Filipino BBQ marinade. Reviewers consistently describe the food as "authentic," "homemade," and reminiscent of meals from the Philippines. The stand's perfect rating and enthusiastic reviews highlight not just the food quality but also the friendly, welcoming service. For cruise ship passengers and Juneau locals alike, Carrillo's Caldo offers a "little taste of home" with generous portions and reasonable prices.