Tapsilog Bistro

Tapsilog Bistro has become Campbell's beloved destination for simplified, accessible Filipino cuisine since owner Ed Sanchez opened the restaurant in 2012. With an impressive 641 reviews and 4.4-star rating, Tapsilog represents successful Filipino dining in the South Bay, making Filipino food approachable for diverse audiences while maintaining authenticity. The name references 'tapsilog'-the iconic Filipino breakfast combining tapa (cured beef), sinangag (garlic rice), and itlog (egg)-but the menu extends far beyond breakfast. Located on West Hamilton Avenue, Tapsilog Bistro features casual dining with disposable plates in a sports bar-style atmosphere decorated with Bay Area and Filipino memorabilia. The restaurant philosophy emphasizes simplified Filipino cuisine that preserves essential flavors while making dishes accessible to newcomers. Sanchez, a Campbell resident for 25 years, built the restaurant on word-of-mouth marketing and community connections. The extensive menu features customizable silog plates where customers build combinations with various proteins-crispy lechon kawali, sweet longanisa sausage, tapsilog beef, chicken wings, and more-all served with garlic rice and eggs. Beyond silogs, the menu includes sisig served sizzling, lumpia shanghai, pancit variations, kare-kare with unique twists, and party platters for sharing. The restaurant operates with rotating beer taps and wine selections, happy hour specials, and outdoor seating. Tapsilog's success demonstrates Filipino cuisine's growing mainstream appeal in Silicon Valley, where the restaurant serves both Filipino tech workers and curious food enthusiasts discovering Filipino flavors.