Ruby’s Fast Food
3740 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL, 60618
Ruby’s Fast Food Menu
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Topsilog
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Pancit
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Weekend Specials
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Topsilog
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Pancit
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Address :
3740 W Montrose Ave
Chicago, IL, 60618 - Phone (773) 539-2669
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Opening Hours
- Tue
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : No
Good For : Lunch
Parking : Street
Bike Parking : No
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : No
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Divey
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : No
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : Yes
Waiter Service : No
Caters : Yes
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M M.
1) I love the service-- Nicki I awesome. 2) the Lechon kawale is always crispy and never soggy or stale.
(5)Adrianne F.
This is the best Filipino restaurant that I've been to! The interior space is small but with food so good it doesn't matter! The food portions are large for the amount that you pay- everything is fresh and delicious. Their Halo halo is the best I've had! I love everything about Ruby's! I recommend it to everyone.
(5)Monette D.
The best Filipino food in town. If you are ever near Albany park try going to Ruby's to have some authentic Filipino food at a very affordable price. Their food is the best, specially the lechon kawali and dinuguan (blood soup). If you decide to stop by make sure to bring cash since they only take cash no credit cards, and it's only street parking. All in all this the place to go if your craving for Filipino food.
(5)Gladz G.
I love this place! Nikki is very nice! I wish this place was big enough to seat more people during lunch. During the summer days it would be nice to have the AC or have 2 fans circulating the air. I love their palabok! Really can't beat the price for a Filipino meal. My husband who is not Filipino loves this place a lot. Don't forget to bring cash when you go!
(4)Mary S.
Awesome food! I was visiting and found this gem on yelp. The food is amazing. Reminds me of the Filipino food in LA and what my mom makes. Their Filipino spaghetti seriously tastes like it was straight from the Philippines. The service was even more amazing. They're cash only and I didn't have enough cash and the owner (2 brothers) were just like, oh it's fine. They're so sweet! I had the tapsilog, tocilog, lumpia, pancit, corned beef, spaghetti, and their halo halo. The halo halo was mediocre, but everything else was delicious! Will be back next time I'm in Chicago!
(5)Jackie M.
Beef jerky for dinner, that's what tapsilog reminds me of. When it comes to finding the great hole in the wall places, definitely come check out Ruby's. I'm not very familiar with Filipino food, but some of the items reminds me of Chinese "fast food" like fried rice and roast pork, just "flipped". Ruby's has an interesting format. There's a board on the wall that I ordered the Topsilog ( I suppose the rice box) and then there's the pre-cooked trays of food. I got in half an hour before closed and I thought, shoot, they ran out of food, but they cook the topsilog in the kitchen. I got half beef and half pork - the pork is way better, beef is cut thick and tough. Both are meat candy that can be offset with the vinegar onion sauce. The rice is fantastic and TWO eggs that looks partially poached and fried. It's two meals in ONE. I'm ok with the lumpia. They are like cigarette sized egg rolls, a bit salty, just dip it in sweet chili sauce. It's super greasy, so be prepared to be stuffed. It's cheap, it's good, it's alot and it's perfect for take out.
(4)Rosa J.
The weekend ayce buffet ($8.45 as of 01/10/2015) is totally worth it! I am SO sorry that I forgot about taking the pictures after my initial plate. I sincerely apologize for that. My tip is to come in within 30 minutes after opening so that they will all the dishes ready and hot!
(5)Teresa W.
I came here after seeing this place on Bizzare Foods. Everything here is pretty homey and definitely pretty popular. On the weekends, there is the buffet as well! We ordered the Tapsilog, a variety of other dishes, Coconut Corn Cake, and the Halo-Halo. Overall, I thought everything was not too bad. I can see why it is pretty popular here and everything is affordable. The coconut corn cake was sweet but not too sweet. It was pretty good for a mini dessert. I think I may have been a bit crazy ordering the halo-halo on such a cold day, but I couldn't resist. Loved the dessert and definitely would order it again if I am ever back in Chicago.
(3)Maria S.
Today I tried the tocilog, BBQ chicken and sansrival. Wow, it was all delicious. Ruby's has become a family favorite. I took my picky son (burgers & pizza only, thanks!) today to give it a try. He loved it. Thank you Jesus! We now have more food options. =) As always the counter service is perfect. Nick is always so patient and gets me to try new things each time. Everything he's recommended has been on point. The prices are unbelievably great. Well worth every cent.
(5)Darren F.
i love filipino food a lot and this place is great! everytime i come here, it is busy and packed.. the service is good here too.. but let me warn you.. if you come in a very hot day.. prepare to sweat inside cause i dont think they got a/c there lol.. ive tried longsilog, tocilog, tapsilog, adobo, lumpia shanghai and lechon.. they were all good.. it comes with garlic rice and egg too which is delicious but very oily.. the longsilog and tocilog is flavorful and tender.. love it! the tapsilog was a little too tough for my liking but it was good non the less.. the adobo is great and well seasoned.. the lechon was decent.. a bit too salty for me... and cant forget the lumpia.. its a very great appetizer and its just amazing.. cant wait to come back!
(4)Michael L.
Filipino food like your Lola's Lola (Grandma's Grandma) used to make. I came in at lunch time last Wednesday and had the tomato beef dish in one of the windows, I can't remember the Filipino name. It tasted perfect, usually i expect Filipino restaurants to make it too salty or greasy, but it was executed very well. The orders usually come with heaping piles of white rice, so be careful about eating too much of it or you'll suffer food coma later in the afternoon. I asked about the Kare kare and the guy working the front told me that it was made with chicken instead of beef(sacrilege?!). He gave me a sample to try out and it was okay, but personally I prefer it with beef oxtail, which is the way I think it was meant to be made. In the sample he even included some bagong(shrimp paste), which to me was a pretty hardcore Filipino addition! In my opinion you have to be raised on it to appreciate that combination. I'll come back again sometime and try something else. I suffered no ill effects(my stomach is pretty sensitive) and look forward to visiting again.
(4)Crystal M.
Just eat here. Simple as that. Home cooking, fast! Everything is good. Small joint, but busy and the staff is unbelievably nice! Only being an out of town visitor, I now crave their food! Lol I miss you longcilog!
(5)Sarah S.
I'm still dreaming about the tocilog I had last weekend at Ruby's Fast Food. It was a huge portion and I had to stop myself from eating the entire meal so I wouldn't bust at the seams. Upon arrival at this hole in the wall Filipino food spot, we were met with a super long line. We waited in line about 30 minutes before making it up to the counter to finally order. You place your order with a super nice guy, pay the man your money [Pro-Tip: Ca$h only], then wait for your goods. It then took another 15 minutes for our food to be ready. It's well worth the wait but I highly recommend going in non-peak times (ie opening & closing) to avoid the insane waits. Once we got our food, we decided to take it to go as there were no seats in the small restaurant. I tried the: Tocilog $5.75 - This meal was mine, mine, mine! And I'm so glad. Absolutely my favorite thing I had. Came with a huge heaping portion of garlic rice, two eggs and a good portion of tocino (sweetened cured pork). Usually this dish is served with sunnyside up eggs but at Ruby's they do fried eggs. I'm down with it. Seriously so good, I could eat this meal everyday. Tapsilog $5.75 - Same as above except substitute the tocino with tapa (dried meat). Honestly I preferred the tocino but still a very solid meal. My friend liked his tapsilog better than my tocilog so to each their own! Lumpia $4.45 for 12 pieces - Every Asian culture seems to have their own take on what we think of as an eggroll and lumpia is just that for Filipinos. At Ruby's they serve Lumpia Shanghai which are thin, long rolls filled with meat, some random veggies & spices, deep fried to make one strip of goodness. They come with sauce for dipping. Yum! Prices are insanely reasonable and considering how big the portions are, super cheap! Amazing value and even better food. I hate to do comparisons but Ruby's is WAY better than Uncle Mike's. It's replacing UM's on my list of go-to Flip breakfast joints. I want it right now...AHHHH!
(5)Sara D.
Pretty decent authentic Filipino food. For an amazing price. Not cleanest of places. Sometimes their hours are a little wack.
(4)Jon O.
I came across this place on a search for good Filipino food and was pleasantly surprise at the quality of food. They usually have some hot trays of chicken, pork and tripe adobo rocking at the front and if you are in a hurry to get some food in you this stuff is ready to go. If you are in the mood for some tocino or longaniza you can order off the menu and this stuff is well worth the 5 minute wait to get it out to you. They also have all the other traditional filipino food on the menu so the selection is everything you'd really want. The only downside of this place is that the inside is very very sparse. It has a few rows of tables along either wall and the inside is very compact. You could probably only fit about 25 people in here total at one time. That being said the food is still awesome. I wouldn't really recommend this place for a fine dinning experience but if you are just popping in for some quick (and delicious) food, or takeout, it's the spot to go.
(5)Liz M.
Went here last night with my boyfriend because we were looking for a great new Filipino option. I can't believe how inexpensive it is! The garlic rice is delicious, and the tapsilog was definitely our favorite item. The tocilog was not my favorite- it was kinda dry and tough, but I guess I'm just not that into fried meat. Lumpia shanghai were good also. The dessert looked awesome but it was VERY much corn flavored, and I'm sure it's an acquired taste, but it's not my taste yet :) In the meantime, everything was at least good, and the tapsilog was great. It was clean, fast, and affordable. I'll definitely be back.
(4)Michelle D.
My coworkers and I have ordered takeout combos from here several times. They don't disappoint. I've tried the longsilog and tapsilog and both were very filling and tasted great. They have generous portions. I've been in the restaurant only once and from what I could tell it was a bit dim. It's got a down-home greasy spoon kind of vibe. My 5 stars are for the food quality, however and not the ambiance.
(5)Miguel B.
A friend of mine lives a block away and he had mentioned that the food here is great. He mentioned that they offer a buffet but it turned out that the buffet is only on the weekend. We ended up ordering two combo plates (only $5.75) and the portions were very generous. We both got to select two items so i asked for the crab cake and the adobo chicken. That chicken was fall-off-the-bone tender and very flavorful. The crab cake was essentially egg foo young and it was a pretty big patty. My two items were served with a bunch of white rice. So much that I was not able to finish it. My only suggestion would be to upgrade the decor a bit. Some wall art would be nice and possibly nicer furniture. I think this would make this place perfect! I will definitely be back when I'm in the area again.
(5)Jen P.
I'm a nurse. Which inevitably means I work with lots of Filipinos who love to eat. Word of mouth recommendations are the way to go...and my experience at Ruby's confirms this. The food is excellent and the menu constantly changes so you'll always find variety here. There are staples like noodle and breakfast dishes that are made to order but they have a range of curries, proteins, etc that's ready to eat. The guy behind the counter Nicky is so welcoming and helped to explain the menu that was in Tagalog for a non Tagalog speaking person. It's a no frills restaurant but the service and food are on point. This neighborhood joint has been filling bellies for 18 years strong. I'm definitely coming back!
(5)Danny M.
I think I have found my new Filipino joint by a long shot. This place offers cheap food packed with a punch. We have been wanting to come here for a long time, but something always comes up. I finally got to try it and I will definitely be back. We got the Lumpia Shanghai, Tapsilog and Longsilog which comes with garlic rice and 2 fried eggs cooked to perfection. The Lumpia Shanghai was probably one of the best I have tried. It doesn't taste like you are just eating the breading like most places. Everything tasted amazing. I wish they had a combo platter where we can get the Tapsilog with the Longsilog. The guy who works at the front was also very very friendly and helpful!
(5)Eugene S.
A few years ago I used to attend parties hosted by a Filipino friend of mine, at which, instead of dancing and socializing, I preferred to shovel homemade seafood rice, pork in black rice and pieces of whole-roasted pig into my face until I fell asleep comfortably atop a warm and cozy VCR. Needless to say, I am no longer invited to those parties, but luckily for me there is Ruby's. At less than $9 for AYCE, there were definitely to be no regrets, especially with dessert included, but with just the first bite of pork skin in a purple stew my eyes rolled back into my skull and I silently unleashed a scream of, "YES!!" True, there is no A/C here and I did come a hot summer day. True also that it bothered me a lot more when I was outside. It would feel wrong to eat this food in these amounts on a summer afternoon in any other way. (If it really bothers you, I hear it gets pretty cold in Chicago in the winter.) Menu changes often, you say? Well, I'm definitely coming back...right after I digest.
(5)Francisco P.
Excellent fresh food and great service by Nicki and his staff. It was like taking my taste buds on a trip to the Phillipines. The lechón (pork) kawali was exquisite. Love the crunchy skin! We also tried the pork adobo and garlic rice. Also delicious.
(4)Magdalena D.
FIRE!! I love this place. It is a small hole in the wall near Montrose and Pulaski but it is super yummy. I love the egg rolls and the noodles. It is very cheaply priced and you get nice huge portions. Never a bad experience, If you are craving Filipino food this is the place to go!
(5)Evan K.
Pretty much everything at Rubys is flame. Tapsilog, tocilog, longsilog - these basic filipino breakfasts are on the dot, the tapa, tocino, and longanisa all cooked to perfection along with two eggs and awesome sinangag. The lumpia is flame as well, along with other filipino staples, Kare Kare, Dinuguan, they got it all, and it's all worth the money. There's an all you can eat special on the weekends. Gets pretty crowded, so get their early or in the mid afternoon, after the lunch rush. The service here is really good, Nicky, one of the owners has become like a brother to me, and everyone who works here is really nice. The only downside is it can get kinda hot, and the place is it a little small but there are way too many upsides for those things to weigh Ruby's down.
(5)Joanne F.
The best authentic filipino food here in Chicago! It's a small hole in the wall restaurant that offers variety of food! I usually order the tocilog for pick up to avoid the craziness inside. They have a buffet style as well that's super affordable! Everything about their food reminds me of home. Love it!!!
(5)Neil D.
Filipino food done deliciously, authentically and super-affordably, & all with great friendly host!
(5)Brian Z.
Small place but great Filipino food. Always great food. This is one of my favorite Filipino restaurants.
(5)Daisy S.
Fabulous! Whenever I have a party to attend, and don't have time to make something homemade, I call up Ruby's and order 50 lumpia to go. Everyone LOVES them. Great tasting food at an unbelievable price.
(5)Reggie H.
Authentic home cooked food will have me coming back for more. Super fresh daily lunch buffet with a side of Lumpia Shanghai rolls nailed it for us. Will be back for crispy Pata next time and lonsilog. Thanks Nicki for your newbie's welcome. Great place with lots of family and friends.
(5)Brent B.
I love the food and the guy in the front is helpful and polite... BUTT this place is extremely unorganized! They make their own hours, never pick up the phone, and there's no bathroom! I will always come back for the tocilog breakfast because it has crack inside of it, but I dread everything else that comes with the experience of dining at Ruby's. This is the soup nazi Seinfeld episode only its the filipino version. "NO SOUP FOR YOU!"
(3)Charri V.
Best Filipino food and Best food overall! I go here almost every Sunday and even have to make a trip here for lunch during the week just to get my cilog fix! Their prices here are very very reasonable and the closest to Lola's cooking as you can get. Or at least the closest it can get for me=) I recommend this place to Everyone that loves Filipino food and food in general. Ruby's is definitely one of the Best restaurants in Chicago! Lines can get long and seats are scarce but SO worth it!
(5)Richard C.
5 stars = Food +3, Value +1, Atmosphere +1 Would I recommend? Not even a question. Ruby's was my favorite restaurant in Chicago - over hot doug's, way too much chicago pizza, and others What to expect? A small space with a community atmosphere and some amazing food (I've never had Filipino before so I can't speak on authenticity) -- Food - 3 / 3 We got the Sunday Lunch buffet. $8.45 for some of the most amazing food I've ever had. So good, that I forgot to take pictures, sorry guys! (Some) of the Food I loved: -Seafood with mussels stew - really good and something you wouldn't expect from such a cheaply priced buffet -Crispy pork (similar to the pata) - I was really bummed I didn't have time to order the crispy pata (you have to call a few days ahead), but this was a very good substitute -Fried chicken - Perhaps the best fried Chicken I ever had -think the adobo spices just worked -Desserts - Ernie and Arnie just threw this in for us for free because we were from out of town. There was one cinnamon soup + dumpling dish that was like nothing I've ever had (a good thing) One negative: The tapsilog ($5.75) - maybe it's because I never had it before, but the meat was too dry for me. -- Value - 1/1 Umm $8.45 for all-you-can-eat, filipino food that I can get nowhere else. Enough said -- Atmosphere - 1/1 Ernie and Arnie were so nice and really contributed to the family /community atmosphere -- The other stuff: This is the reason I wanted to start Yelping! Ruby's is a small, totally unassuming, but amazing culinary experience. This is my definition of a 5 star restaurant. Thanks for the recommendation Andrew Zimmerman!
(5)Candice V.
I want to eat their garlic rice foreeeeeverrrr, and their lumpia is the best I've had since I was in high school in California. SO NUMMY. SO INEXPENSIVE. A+ WOULD NOM AGAIN. Here's a measure of value/quality: they have no air conditioner, and I DID NOT CARE because the food is just. that. good.
(5)Christine A.
Tocilog !!!!! Soooooo gooooooooood! It comes with yummy garlic rice! This place is a hole in the wall but it really does have great Filipino food. There's a buffet of traditional Filipino dishes that are ready to serve. If you want tocilog or tapsilog call in ahead of time to avoid waiting. The egg rolls are good too! Btw, bring cash they don't take credit cards.
(5)Jayson C.
Small, always busy, hardly follow business hours posted, and you'd be lucky if they pick up your call. With that said; best Filipino food in town. Their palabok tops all other Filipino restaurants in town. Come in for their weekend buffet. Choices are limited, like their seating, but the food is worth it at that price ($8 I think). Also, their main source of business is their catering. So feel free to call ahead for an order of their Eggrolls or even a party platter of their palabok. Your platter will sure to be the talk of the party.
(5)Annie C.
Okay, how can you not like this place??? I ordered the Tapsilog, very good!! The Bihon pancit was really good too! Best garlic fried rice because they purposely made the garlic burnt and crispy, so good. The guy who works there was super nice and helpful! You really must go!! And come on, the prices are so ridiculously reasonable! This place is CASH ONLY so be sure you have cash on you!
(5)Robert H.
Quite a while ago I wrote a quite lengthy review of this restaurant and babbled on and on about all the reasons I love it so much. Well, it's time to update my review and declare to the world that I'm still in love with this place! I'll try and keep this update much shorter than my previous one and if you're bored and want to read for 5 minutes you can read my prior review, but this time I'll try to keep it a more reasonable length. If you're wanting true authentic Filipino food this is the place to go! If you're wondering how I can say this with such authority you can check out my prior review to see how this American who's never been to the Philipines can be so sure of this fact. As far as the bang for your buck goes their prices are very low, they also serve up top notch flavors and the serving sizes are very large. When I eat at this restaurant it doesn't just put a smile on my face while I'm eating, it literally makes me happy for the rest of the day! If you want to get yourself in a better mood then the flavors here will do it for you. I'll finish this update with a recommendation (although all of their food is excellent). Try the Longsilog meal. Or if you don't feel like doing the whole big Longsilog meal at least order 2 or 3 of the Longinisa sausages and dip them in their vinegar dipping sauce. I love it so much that I like to order it and have it for a desert after my meal! Yeah, dipping sausage in a vinegar dip for a desert may sound kind of weird, but their vinegar dip has other ingredients in it too and it turns a very good sausage into one that is literally better than sex. Try it, you won't regret it unless you just really dislike vinegar in which case they do also have a red sauce that you may prefer. Thank you to everybody at Ruby's for the really awesome flavors that brighten my days and also for the extremely friendly service!!!!
(5)JayJay C.
Update everyone if you guys close or open I try calling no answer what kind of store gonna put big call number but don't know how to answer stupid
(1)Bison D.
Fantastic food worth driving from Indianapolis to eat. Best bihon and shanghai lumpia made by the best people around. Nickie is awesome and will never steer you wrong on what to try. A must try restaurant!
(5)Joe C.
This place deserves more than 5 Stars! Food is fantastic! - Should be, George Zimmerman recommends! Servings are massive! The only downside is there's not too many tables. Be sure to come early! Wish these guys the best! Hope they will expand space. One of the things I would miss about Chicago when the time comes for my family to move to the West Coast! Would definitely recommend to family & friends!
(5)Philippe F.
Ruby's is my type of hole in the wall. I have been craving lechon for awhile and to my surprise, Ruby's had a weekend buffet. AYCE lechon?!??!! Yes please! Had a few plates of just lechon, rice and of course mang tomas. I was able to fit in a little apritada, mole and dinuguan as well. I was really looking forward to having some ampalaya, but that will have to do for next time off the menu. It was a trip to come out here via CTA, but well worth it. Just keep in mind to bring that cash money, as plastic is only accepted across the street at the ATM.
(5)Bill M.
I popped into Ruby's for some early takeout dinner on a chilly Sunday afternoon. Ruby's closes early on the weekend (5PM ??) so I was not really sure what would be left when I wandered in. There were actually a few people in line ahead of me (all of the customers seemed to be Filipino - that's a good sign). The first thing everyone seems to notice is the small buffet area, and I think I will have to pop in earlier on some weekend day to try out all of these selections. I just had to order the lumpia a la carte (I always order lumpia at a Filipino restaurant). There are 12 pieces in the order of lumpia shanghai, and these long and slender lumpia stayed remarkably crunchy even after taking them home. They tasted great especially when dipped in a marmalade-like sweet and spicy sauce. The big box of tocilog is indeed a considerable portion (and under six bucks), and I am pleased to say that I have leftovers for the next day. The long stringy pieces of glazed pork "tocino", intermingled with a few pieces of glossy fat, are almost jerky-like in chewiness (some call this stuff Filipino bacon) but the flavoring is deliciously sweet and hearty. The tocilog comes with a heap of garlic rice and two fried eggs. I barely used my tub of vinegary dipping sauce dip, as the pork is quite tasty as is. I also ordered a couple of dessert items, including a tapioca pudding that was more interesting than tasty. It was a very starchy mix of mochi balls, banana, and some sort of potato-like pieces. I don't think I will have that again, but I will be back to Ruby's for crunchy lumpia and more delicious Filipino food.
(4)C B.
Called to complain about the food being salty and got an answer that i should not buy food from them then. Rude!
(1)Jenny P.
omg their turon (banana eggroll) is so effing good! sweet with a thin crispy eggroll wrapper
(5)M E.
Seriously tasty Filipino food, very legit. Too often Pinoy restaurants in the U.S. disappoint, but not this place. Don't expect much ambiance or even much seating, but do order the longsilog and enjoy two perfectly charred, plump longganisa sausages with super fresh, deliciously garlicky rice and two eggs fried over hard. The lumpia shanghai were properly skinny, crispy and tasty. The only thing I wasn't in love with was the pancit palabok, which was a bit too saucy and with too large of chicharron chunks for my taste. But I admit, that may just be a "my lola used to make it different" type of gripe. I'll be back!
(4)Howard L.
This place is a no frills cheap eats Filipino lunch stop. You get good home cooked comfort food for $8.45 pp on the weekend anyway, and there were 8 dishes to pick from including fried fish, and various pork and chicken servings. The popular crispy pata (deep fried pork leg) alas is not included. The place is quite popular with the Filipino clientele, and that's always a good sign for any ethnic place. It's a bit crammed, and the buffet area is congested, but that comes with the no frills setup. Great value and good, authentic servings though. Try to avoid sitting by the constantly opening front door in cold weather though. Cash only.
(4)iddells E.
A no-frills, hole-in-the-wall restaurant serving delicious and authentic Filipino food. Also, the prices are surprisingly low for the generous servings. I took my non-Filipino friend who has never had Filipino food before. She was a bit unsure about the items from the turo-turo, so the guy working there gladly offered a sampling. It was a pretty big sample too....not a spoonful, but a styrofoam bowl filled with several spoonfuls of the dish. My friend ordered the 2 ulam with rice for $5.75. The styofoam container was heavy! It consisted of a generous amount of garlic rice with 2 bowls practically overflowing with the ulam. I order the bangsilog, which was fish with garlic rice and eggs. The silogs are $5.75 as well. We both enjoyed our meals and left with happy, full stomachs. Overall, a great, authentic bang for your buck!
(4)Johnny L.
All it took was one visit to fall in love with the place. Ruby's was a place I've been wanting to go to badly since I saw it on the Travel Channel's Bizarre Foods with Andrew Zimmern. There's really nothing bizarre about the food though. I'm not filipino but I felt right at home. It seemed like good ole comfort food. Everything looked amazing. The guy who works there has to be one of the friendliest patrons that I've met. He was super friendly, helpful, and offered me some different dishes to try for free. Perfect service. But good service is nothing without the food. The one thing I knew I had to get was the Crispy Pata. This was the dish that was featured on Bizarre Foods and it is essentially an entire pig's shank (or pork knuckles) boiled and deep fried. This way of cooking it left a very meaty and gelatinous chunk of meat with the crispiest of skin. The whole thing comes out in an aluminum tray. It tastes so much better than it smells and it smells wonderful. The skin was unbelievable crunchy and salty. It tasted wonderful. The meat was so tender that you only really need a knife to cut through the thick crispy skin. There was so much meat and it simply slid off the bone. The meat was very tasty and absorbed a lot of the juices that came from the cooking method. The dish also comes with a huge portion of garlic rice. The rice was very garlicky and sticky but it was incredible. There's nothing better than meat and rice. Seriously. The whole thing comes with a trio of sauces that were each more amazing than the next. The sweet Thai chili sauce is incredible and works with pretty much anything. The Filipino all purpose sauce is my favorite and tastes like a sweet and tangy bbq sauce. The onion and vinegar sauce is very thin and works extremely well with the meat. Stop wasting your time reading this review and just go out there and try it. The best time to go would be Sunday because of the buffet. You get to try a bunch of filipino dishes for only $8. The guy there is so helpful and the place is really just a tiny hole in the wall begging to be discovered by more than just locals. Just go.
(5)Brian K.
Had lunch there for the first time today. This place definitely has a following. I waited in line for about 5-10 minutes but it was worth it. The food was great and very reasonably priced. If you're hungry and on a budget, this is the place to go.
(5)Enrico B.
So a buddy of mine pretty much checks in here almost every day... Why? For that Tapsilog. So I decided to try it myself. Now I come here at least once a week to get it. That Tapsilog is amazing! Unlike other Filipino places that serve Tapa, it's a little different here. I love the Tapa here. It has a little crunch to it and that's what makes all the difference for me. That's how I like my Tapa and this is the only place that cooks it like that.... The garlic rice?? Oh my god.. I don't even know how to explain how good it is.. It has 2 ingredients.. Rice and garlic.. And they know how to mash them together here. How other places manage to mess it up is something I'll never understand This place does get busy.. So be prepared to stand in line during lunch hours. Or do what I do, call ahead and place an order of Tapsilog and you'll be in and out (You can dine in too, but I normally take it to go). I usually have an issue about places that are "cash only" but considering how cheap and delicious the food is here, yeah.... I'll make an exception for Ruby's....
(5)Val G.
My dad has been coming to Ruby's for years. It's comfort and delicious. I recently have been making trips here for take out and have been met with not only great food but kindness by the staff. Family owned and quality food is what this place is about. My favorites include, tapasilog/tocilog, palabok, crispy pata, any other turo-turo specials they have daily. Garlic rice here is also very good! Friendliness of staff and great food will always keep me and my family coming back!
(5)Matt G.
The food at Ruby's is the real deal, and explains why there's usually a line to order every time I go, which is always worth the wait. After eating here about a half dozen times, the best dishes to try are definitely the Dinuguan and Crispy Pata (call ahead) if you're an adventurous eater. Portions are generous and the prices are very affordable. The hours seem to vary, I don't think they open at 9am on weekends, but can't seem to find their posted hours. Don't forget to bring cash either. Highly recommend Ruby's.
(5)Anthony C.
As far as phillipino food this place hits the spot. Nothing fancy, it's just really solid food executed well and priced ridiculously affordable. My favorite will continue to be the tapsilog which is served with garlic fried rice and two eggs over medium. Hearty and flavorful food.
(5)K P.
Great food with great prices but a tiny hole in the wall, so I wouldn't come with a big group. Coming here in the summer is just like being in the Philippines since they don't have any air conditioning and everyone in there is Filipino, but it's worth it for the food. They have a lunch buffet that's dirt cheap and has a lot of choices. This is very authentic and is like my parents' cooking.
(5)Abe R.
How can I not give this place five stars? The food was really good, and the service was great. On top of that it's very cheap, around $15.00 if you tip for two people. Here was the set-up. Dude behind counter has 6 dishes at his fingertips that he can serve up and add rice to. I got the 2 ulan special, which was two of the hot dishes and some rice. My order: Mung Bean Soup and the Fried Fish Head. The M.B. soup is a hearty soup, with the tiny mung beans(think lentil size but not as grainy), small cubed tofu, vegetables, all infused with a fish type aroma and flavor. They must stew fish in the soup while cooking it, because it definitely had a nice and solid fresh fish flavor. Very good and very filling. I really liked eating it on it's own, and also pouring it over rice. As for the fish head. Me personally, I really like the head of the fish. Although it can be a bit bony and tricky to eat(drop the utensils and use your fingers silly), it does offer some great flavors. From the soft and meaty cheeks, to the crispy head, and gelatinous eyeballs, I really enjoyed it. All in all this place was money... !!!!!CASH ONLY!!!!!! ###CASH ONLY### Enjoy Suckas'!!!
(5)Sabrina R.
I love me some Ruby's!!! I like to go on the weekdays and get the lunch special. There is a nice selection of different items that changes from day to day depending on what the chef is in the mood to cook. The only down side to this is I don't know what anything is called, and you never know when it will be served again. For example: Once I had a shrimp dish made with coconut milk and squash..... DELICIOUS! Sadly though, I can't stop by each day in the hopes that it will be there. One day though, one day...... I love the garlic rice and the little egg rolls, they put me in a garlic coma. I've had the pancit too, and that was fabulous. Really my only complaint is usually when I come in during lunchtime they are PACKED, and most of the time when I call ahead the phone just rings and rings (Anytime I've come or called during non-busy off hours they are quick to take care of me). Still, the food is so sinfully, garlicky delicious it is quite frequently worth the wait.
(4)Lauren P.
LECHON KAWALE and the tapsilog dishes are bomb! I'm over the whole "we don't have spaghetti today" incident lol. BECAUSE 1. Cleaner restaurant 2. AWESOME LECHON!!! 3. AWESOME tapsilog 4. They play TFC (the filipino channel)
(3)Kim D.
Best, cheapest weekend filipino buffet evzzz. All their food is super fresh, made with quality ingredients and delicious. Love it all - filipino spaghetti, kare-kare, 'silogs, lechon kawali, etc etc.. Real authentico filipino food at the best prices in town!
(5)Cheryl I.
I just picked up a huge plate of pancit bihon for a Filipino fundraiser for my work. I just wanted to let you guys know that it was a great hit! Everyone in the office loved it and came for seconds and thirds! Maraming Salamat!
(4)R K.
I grew up on Filipino food (with beef in place of pork due to dietary restrictions - I know that's blasphemy for Filipinos!) since my nanny was from Cebu. The tapsilog (fried beef, garlic fried rice, fried egg, and vinegar sauce) tasted pretty much like hers, however, absolutely every other entree on the menu is pork. I'd have loved to try more dishes, but alas, it was all pork and I'm Muslim.
(4)Roderick L.
My family and I went there last Saturday. It's our first time visiting. However, not my daughter. She's been there many times with her boyfriend. Place wasn't even open when we got there. At first, I thought the place was closed. I parked and walked up to the entrance. Place is scheduled to open @ 11:30a... According to the hand-written sign. So, we waited in our mini-van since we already had an excellent parking spot. As soon as the door opened at 11:00a, people from out of nowhere started to appear and entered the restaurant. We hurried to get in there as well because we planned to dine in. I've visited before, with my wife. During winter, I believe. My wife was turned off because there was no proper ventilation to vent out the smell of cooked food. The smell of cooked food, as many Filipinos know, latches on to you and you take it everywhere you go. You'll need another shower if you're going somewhere else after Ruby's. This time around, summer, there's no change. If you visit, you'll smell liked cooked food when you get out of there. Many who were there bought food To-Go. Many dined in. There were many people who lined up for food! Place is small. Be prepared to wait if you feel like dining in. Or, get there early. Some even called-in their order so their food's ready when they arrive. We ordered, 1 - Tapsilog, 1 - Tosilog, 1 - Longsilog, 2 - Bangsilog, 1 - Sotanghon, 1 - Lechon Kawali, Ube and Cassava for dessert. Food's very good. Portion's very good. You won't leave hungry. The price is reasonable. You'd pay more and eat less in other places. If you're Filipino or like/love Filipino food, you'll like/love Ruby's. My Mom's very outspoken. If she doesn't like it/love it, she'll say so. She's 77 and Filipina. She knows when it's good/very good or not. The Bangus (Fried Milkfish) is too vinegary for my taste. My Mom prefers Uncle Mike's small Bangus (Fried and crispy) instead. The Tapa, Tocino, and Longanisa is good. Garlic Fried Rice (Sinangag) is very good. The way the eggs were fried, I like as well. It definitely reminded me of how eggs were fried in the Philippines (Eggs were fried in kawali. Eggs aren't fried in non-stick pans.) The meal we had lasted us 'til dinner time. We're definitely full (busog) and it's how it should be when you eat Filipino food. The desserts? It's one of the best we've ever had. It's so good, we're thinking about ordering some for my daughter's birthday in September. Another thing that reminded me of the Philippines is while I was eating, I was sweating at the same time. It felt so good when we stepped out of the restaurant. The fresh air felt like air conditioned air compared to the air quality while dining in the restaurant. Will I go back to Ruby's? YES! I smelled like food after but I liked what I ate, I was full after, and I'd definitely try other stuff next time. As I mentioned, the place is small. However, the place is clean, the food is freshly cooked, the portion's very good, food tastes good. I will come back to try other items or just go with what I had again. Keep up the good work, Ruby's! I'll try your Crispy Pata next time! I'll be back!
(4)Ali H.
I had my first time at Ruby's this past weekend with a Filipino friend. We had egg rolls, pancit, lechon, and one other entree that I cannot remember the name of. It's definitely a hole in the wall place, with dirt cheap prices and great food. The only thing that was disappointing was that we had to wait forEVER to get our pancit and egg rolls. The space is so tiny that there wasn't a good place to wait so it made things really awkward as we were always moving out of the way of people and around people... And on and on.. But, we got home and pigged out like crazy. The food was awesome.
(4)Aimee M.
First, I have to give a big shout-out to our host serving behind the counter. The day we visited the weather was super hot, it was busy busy lunch time with a line that stretched from counter to door (about 8 people deep). And this guy did not lose his cool. In fact, he apologized for our wait, continued to stay friendly and kept the line moving as smoothly as possible. Ruby's has the buffet lunch during the weekends, or you could just order items turo-turo style. Since the resto was crowded and hot (no air conditioning, just a standing oscillating fan) we decided to order some items and take it to go, in other words, a cooler environment. I opted for the tocilog. The dish consists of Tocino--sweet marinated pork, fried eggs, and garlic rice. My favorite Filipino breakfast food. Absolutely delish! I loved the garlic rice--almost as good as my dad's garlic rice. The tocino was not as sweet as I liked, but it did have the nice char that I find so yummy. Here are some of the other items we shared: Kare-Kare--pork and veggies in a thick peanut sauce--thumbs up. Filipino spaghetti--spaghetti, bits of hot dog and ground beef in a sweet tomato sauce--thumbs down, my friend Melanie's is still my favorite. Lechon Kawali--pieces of roasted pork--thumbs up! Pass the mang tomas! Beefsteak--marinated beef sauteed with onions--thumbs up! I would love to go back and dine in the small restaurant. Maybe when it's not "Philippines hot" outside. And I do hope they have a Filipino variety show playing on the TV. That's entertainment!
(4)Mariel L.
I mean, c'mon, Saturday variety show blasting on the corner, paper plates and plastic utensils for dine in, Sterilite chairs, cash only for an $8 buffet? You better believe we're in a Filipino restaurant. I was dying to go to a legit Filipino when we visited Chicago last weekend because 1) there are no Filipino restaurants in Minnesota 2) I've heard this place has good tapsilog, and 3) THERE. ARE. NO. FILIPINO. RESTAURANTS. IN. FLIPPING. MINNESOTA. I was kind of bummed that they weren't doing a la carte when I was there with my gringo friends because they had to finish a huge order. (Of course, trust Filipinos to put on big parties and order every single thing of Ruby's menu). So I was forced to eat their buffet...as if that's such a harder option to take. They had a pretty awesome spread from the deliciously safe fried chicken, to callos, to chicken in sour broth, kare-kare (I have no clue how to say that in English), and dinuguuan, or blood stew. I've never really been a fan of blood stew, so can't comment on that dish. I will say the chicken was perfectly fried and it goes so well with the jasmine rice softened by the kare-kare's peanut-buttery sauce. DAMN I really want that in my mouth right now. Seriously authentic kare-kare, I kinda wished I asked for a side of bagoong. The rest of the smorgasbord were equally delicious, and I loved their sweet corn dessert. Nothing beats a cold, rainy day than a nice, steamy cup of corn with coconut. Gaah, writing reviews while hungry is a dangerous pastime. I must go now and cry into my pillow because I realize I won't get to experience great Filipino food again until I go back to a city with great Filipino restaurants or I learn how to cook Filipino food besides chicken adobo. Oh, woe is me. But, as they say, it's better to have loved Filipino food in Chicago than to never have loved Filipino food in Chicago at all.
(4)Matt V.
I have been coming here for about a month or two. When i first walk into the restaurant I get greeted by the brothers that partly own the restaurant. The dozen times I have been there they have treated me remarkably.. obviously, they know that I am American and I have no idea what majority of the Filipino food is. Just about every time I go there they have give me a free sample and every time I am amazed with the flavors and the authenticity of it. Although, they have given me a variety of samples to try.. I am stuck on the Tapsilog or the Tocilog. I am telling you, the flavors are amazing and don't forget to ask for the vinegar. You have to dip the beef or the pork into the vinegar. You will not be going there for the food but also the brothers are the sweetest and always greet me as if I am part of the family. I am telling you, go there and try the food and even if you don't know what to order. They will love to point you in the right direction. Along with the great food, there is so much character and familiarity with it. It is a family business and all the food is homemade and is the Mothers famous recipes. What a gem.
(5)Rich R.
Hands down the best "turo-turo" style Filipino resto in town.
(4)Carrie M.
Insanely underpriced for the quality and variety of dishes this place churns out every day of the week. That is why it's very difficult to find a seat to enjoy the $8.45 all you want weekends only buffet (try early when they won't be running out of food yet or early-late like 2:30, but that's not even a safe bet for seating at the communal tables.) From 3-5 you can find a seat, but they might be out of the beef and tripe stew with peanut sauce and that would be a shame, or running short of my very favorite: the fatty pork spareribs balanced perfectly with sour tamarind broth, green beans and potatoes. They won't be out of crispy pork belly, though, and you can always comfort yourself with that thought. Crispy chiccharon-like skin; tender fatty meat, served with a vinegar based sauce or a weirdly generically named "all purpose sauce," that really gets the job done. If you want to simply choose "ulams" or single dishes from the buffet -- and the two I named are solid winners but so is everything else I've tried here -- with rice to go, that will set you back just 5.45 to try two. The counter service here is amazing considering how completely insane the line, the takeout, the constant phonecall orders and the one guy working the register and counter. Everyone knows Ricky's name -- he's one of the owner's two sons and he has a zen like calm you would need in such an environment. Upon noticing visitors, Ricky was kind both times I was there to explain every dish on offer at the buffet with no sense that he was exasperated or hurried. People come here knowing they're going to wait, and they do so good naturedly. Please, if you come here, do the same.
(5)Reiahnna J.
Filipino food is so delicious with its Spanish influence. I had the most popular dish here, Tapsilog. A silog is a dish that has fried rice and fried egg on the side so Tapsilog is beef with the rice and egg. The man serving us was so nice. He also gave us sauce for the beef and for the egg that add flavor to the food. I couldn't finish it all in one sitting because it was so filling, but I still had dessert. I've had Halo-Halo before so I decided to try the Maiz con Hielo (sweet corn, milk, sugar, and ice mixed together in a cup). It's a very good treat where you can get your calcium and vegetables in a cup.
(5)Hannah E.
Know your Filipino food before you come here, or else bring some handy internet. There are no translations on the menu on the wall and thus no clue as to what you might be ordering. Or do what we did and happen to have a super friendly Filipina lady standing in front of you in line. Or just ask the guys behind the counter - they'll explain everything to you. When I started eating our first dish - pancit (noodles) with a beefy stew, my first thought was that the pancit were oddly matzoh-like, and the beefy stew tasted almost identical to this Russian dish my Jewish grandma makes. Which is funny because the Philippines is by no means a Jewish country. I felt funny eating what, to me, was sort of comfort food, while trying a cuisine I've had almost no experience with. Sometimes taste links are so random. We also ordered tocilog, a plate of seasoned rice with egg and this almost candied mass of pork. You better like garlic! I do, and I loved this dish. It was actually enough food for two people - never mind the beef stew and noodles. Only with a huge amount of effort were we able to almost finish both. And then, of course, we had to see someone ordering a mystery drink and we had to order it too. It came out stuffed with red beans, white beans, nata de coco, jackfruit strips, coconut milk, and grass jelly, and was the perfect accompaniment to a hot day. If it weren't for me subtracting the star I always subtract when restaurants (illegally) choose not to have public restrooms, this place would get four stars. It's a great value for your money (we spent $14 for everything) and you'll eat surrounded by friendly faces.
(3)Raquel D.
This is the BEST Filipino restaurant in Chicago. Seriously. And that's coming from a gal who grew up with homemade Flip cooking and who has a mom in law that is good enough to have a shop too. This is by far the best value for a good, fulfilling meal - it can be overwhelming as everything is so good and so fresh that you will just keep going back for more. Well, that's how I roll, anyway. The buffet standouts in my opinion are: Sinigang - a sour broth filled with tender pork, radish, string beans, etc. - Filipino soul food. ANd great after a night of drinking. Catfish - deep fried goodness. 'nuff said. Machado - meat and potatoes with a tomato sauce. Well, everything they have is good - I don't want to rant and get boring but if you're lucky enough to catch kikiam on the menu, go for it. It's like a Filipino meatloaf - mmmmmm. And if you're not feeling like a gluttonous buffet, go for the longsilog. It's sweet Filipino sausage cooked to perfection with egg and garlic fried rice - alot of food for $4.75. You will not be sorry! Just be sure to leave room for halo-halo - Filipino "shake" that is cool, refreshing and sweet. It's almost a meal within itself. I'm not going to lie - I am a regular here and have come to know the family who owns AND runs this establishment - they are super friendly and know what they are doing. The restaurant itself isn't much to look at, but who cares? You came to eat and you will not be disappointed with this wonderful and true ma and pa business. Just be prepared to wait for a seat as it gets crowded in that small space or come during off peak hours.
(5)Julie H.
Great filipino food, cheap prices! What more could you want? ....well, probably more seats... But I don't really eat there, I always do take out. You can call them up and order their set menu ahead of time or you could ask what they have cooked up for the day. I live in the Loop and I find any excuse to drive there for their food...during rush hour...taking local roads Yup they're that good But pass by the ATM before you go CASH ONLY
(5)Gerry T.
The two visits from Andrew Zimmern and the good food almost made it four stars for me. Let's start with the good news first, friendly staff and plentiful food with generous chunks of beef. Nothing particularly stands out but it's hearty, Filipino comfort food. So we ate a lot of it without getting worked up and excited over anything in particular. Good for the value? Yes, without a doubt. Now the place is somewhat small and there needs to be more attention to the decor and cleanliness, for example, get rid of the dead plants and throw out last Spring's plastic flower pots. Get additional chairs so people aren't feeling anxious about where they'll sit. Install a heavy duty ventilator, I thought I was in there for Vikram Yoga for a moment. I saw a table of college aged guys just enjoying plate after plate and this is the type of place that's perfect after a long night of being out with friends. I liked seeing the families and it made me long for family members long gone. This place is decent for Pinoy food but I still haven't found what I'm looking for (Bono).
(3)David G.
I have just returned from having a delicious lunch on a beautiful day at Ruby's. My Filipino girlfriend swears by this place and being that I've lived off of Montrose for over 10 years I've driven by it countless times not knowing what I was missing. I'm not even going to try to remember the names of the food that I had there. It was buffet style, and I tried several different pork dishes over rice. I also had some of the Filipino style spaghetti. Everything was beast mode, and I left out of there extremely stuffed. The place isn't much to look at, but if you're really that interested in ambiance over quality of food, you stink anyways.. and hopefully someone pushes you down a flight of steps..... Anyone who is like me and isn't an adventurous eater should really give this place a shot... do some research about the types of food, cause this place will make it right... 5 stars.
(5)Kristine P.
They never allow short orders on weekends! Although the cashier was nice, make sure to call ahead for the short orders... Filipino breakfast here is amazing! Their garlic rice is so good. Love their tocilog!
(3)Tracy L.
there's not a lot of places to get tapsilog, but when you have a craving, here's one place that can kick your fix! ...if you wake up early enough. it's a small place to begin with. There's only one person taking orders AND being the cashier. The line gets long real fast, and moves like molasses. The bf was in one spot for 30 minutes. I had the tocilog, mm SO good, garlic rice was perfect, but I like my eggs a little runny and they make theirs over-hard. Bf's tapsilog was a little overcooked and chewy. If you want to speed up the process, you can get the all you can eat buffet. I definitely want to try this place another time, and see what else is in store! plus, free dessert: the hot soupy sweet ginataang, and the green soupy macapuno? I don't remember their real names, but you get the jist. it's free =]
(4)Demetrio P.
Ordered catering from Ruby's quite a bit...and always happy with the taste and homemade feel of the food. Try the Beef Hamonado...sweet and savory. I always include this when I order catering for a party.
(4)Johnny T.
At the risk of getting checked by Ruby (or one of her sons/nephews), I can only give RFF an 'A-OK.' It was alright. Granted, I didn't grow up eating Filipino food but over the past few years, I have eaten a lot of it (both homemade and at restaurants) and I feel as though my palate is suitably trained to discern what's phenomenal, great, ok, meh, and awful. This was 'ok.' As mentioned in other reviews, you aren't coming here for the decor. Things like this don't matter much to me in a relative context. If I were paying $$$ for food, yes, it matters. If I am skating by with a $, just be sanitary and we're cool. There are few tables and lots of people who want to eat. I suggest dividing and conquering. Have one person stand in line. Have the other stalk a table. Much like a vulture, wait for those who seem weak and vulnerable. It's likely that even after waiting for your table prey to give up the ghost, your line-stander will still be standing. Again, LONG line. Doesn't move very quickly. After I finally ordered, a nice lady gave me the advice of shouting in my order (if I was getting one of the 'logs) when I got there and then, by the time I made it to the front of the line, my food would be ready. I like her style. Since I got that tidbit after I stood in line and ordered, I needed to wait a while for my food to be prepared. Surprisingly, I was ok with that. I'd rather have fresh food than old food. My buddy ordered that tapsilog and I ordered the tocilog. Be prepared to eat because you get a nice stack of food and the rice was deliciously garlicky. I like it. Egg is always welcome but the tocino... the tocino was lacking for me. Again, as mentioned in other reviews, it wasn't that sweet and it made getting through a dish that I usually tear up... a bit of a chore. I don't know whether Ruby's was unfairly (to it) hyped in my mind but I couldn't help but to be disappointed in my tocilog. I thought I may not have come to the right place when I asked my buddy how his food was. At my usual Filipino spot, the response is panting, face slapping and halleluyers. Not so here. The response was polite and muted. That's the wrong response. 'logs are TRUTH and one should feel the holy ghost when eating it. Something.was.wrong. It wasn't terrible and the price is hard to beat but if satisfaction comes from taste AND price well... find me at Isla.
(3)P B.
Met my sister at this restaurant and yes, the food is excellent and service was quite hospitable. The pancit was authentically delicious. The caldereta was amazing! It is a small place with limited seating but if you ever are in the area, I would highly recommend stopping by!
(5)Hoang L.
$9 for all you can eat Filipino food = 4 hour food coma. Seriously, I have never knocked out so hard ever in my life. NyQuil got nothing on this. One thing I love about this place is that it feels like homemade food. One thing I hate about this place is during the winter, it gets so cold when that front door opens. Another thing I hate about this place is that your clothes smell afterwards. Note: spaghetti is not included in the buffet.
(4)Lawrence L.
Very flavorful and quick food! Pretty close to authentic Filipino-style food.
(5)Antonio S.
This is the best turo turo style filipino food in all of Chicagoland! When I come out of my food coma, I will give details.
(5)Rod D.
I was looking at getting my Filipino food fix and stumbled upon Ruby's fast food. I entered and felt like I ended up in the Philippines. There were Filipinos everywhere and just talkin it up like they were back in the homeland. I looked around and there was about seating for 20 some odd people. Ahhh...just the right place for me. I look at the menu and it takes me back to all my mom's home cookin'. Tapsilog, Longsilog, tocilog, and all the fixins for breakfast started the menu off, combo meals, and a selection for weekend buffet. They had my favorite dish, Kare Kare (peanut sauce based dish with oxtail beef). I ordered that as well as Caldereta (tomato based dish with beef and veggies). They also gave me a HUGE portion of rice along with my meal. All of that for $4.75. Can't go wrong. The only reason why I didn't give it 5 stars is because the place is TINY and not good for groups AND they only take cash.
(4)David G.
If it got any more authentic, you would have to take a Jeepney or a "tricycle" there. The television played some Filipino programming... some kind of Filipino variety show mixed with American Idol. You would have to see it to believe it. The food here is fantastic, but just a tip. In the summer months it might be better to take-out as it gets a bit stuffy and crowded on the inside and seating is limited. It's pretty authentic, as I felt like I was in the Philippines stepping into this place. It's a small space, packed on a Saturday afternoon so we decided to grab our food and go to where there was air conditioning. I had the tapsilog, which was marinated beef, rice and egg. Just like breakfast in the Philippines. The lechon kawali was good, just don't forget to add the mang tomas sauce or it's just not complete! The selection is pretty basic fare. Filipino spaghetti (which has hot dog pieces in it), pancit, lumpia, and a few other "rice and egg" dishes with tocino, longanisa, fish and a few others. I want to eventually go back and try everything. The guy boxing the food looked like he was working hard and he was really nice. It was definitely like being at a Filipino cousin's corner eatery somewhere in Roxas City. The place is filled with Flips, so you know it HAS to be authentic.
(4)Jill M.
My friend took me to lunch here yesterday and we had Tapsilog and Laing. The tapsilog was a little different than how my parents make it (my parents like to make the meat sweeter) but It was equally good. I didn't like the Laing, but I've never liked Laing. Know what? The Tapsilog is only around $5! This restaurant is very similar to the Filipino restaurants that I go to in California, but by far, this was the best restaurant tapsilog I've ever had. I can't wait to come back to try all the other dishes!
(4)Ronnie S.
Friendly service and great food! Cheap prices and close to home.
(5)Meyke K.
Our initial impression of this place was pretty bad that we almost left. The place was cramped and disorganized. In order to get seated, you have to just wait for people to finish eating and grab their tables before anyone else grabs them. But fortunately, we stuck around to try the food. And we're sure glad we did. We got the buffet (and I tried all 11 entrees in the buffet line-up). The food was DELICIOUS. I don't know what the dishes are called, but the curry dishes, the seafood dish, the vegetable dish, and the pork porridge were really really good. I didn't care so much about the spaghetti and the tofu dish, but they were not bad. If ambiance is important for you, you're gonna hate this place. But if you only care about getting yummy food at a good price, then you'd definitely love this place.
(4)Tristan B.
I have no idea what I ate. Pretty sure it was mostly beef and pork. I think the guy working said there was some tripe. Whatever it was, it tasted pretty good. I went on a sunday and had the buffet. Large selection of dishes with rice including a soup. The spaghetti was strange and had hot dog in it. The dish made with peanut sauce was my favorite. Good flavor and tender meat. The guy working the front was very friendly and explained what everything was. The dessert was not too sweet and pretty good. Pretty unusual, but not in a bad way. If Iived near by I'd go back. One complaint is that the food got somewhat lukewarm in sitting at the buffet.
(4)M M.
After a streak of temps below freezing--when the temps hit above freezing--practically a heat wave, I suddenly had the urge for Halo Halo. Being my frist time here, I decided to try other dishes: Tosilog, Longsilog, Bangsilog (tasty but boney), Caldereta, Lumpia (I've had better but most people would enjoy it--I'm a eggroll snob and not too many places meet my standards), Karekare (was my favorite of the dishes I got from there--I'll have to admit one of the best I've tasted). I would have gotten some pansit but they were out. It was 2:30pm on a Saturday, for some reason I was thinking it was going to be "Fast". I was wondering why the guy who took my order was telling me to have a seat. That's when I noticed almost everyone at the place was waiting for their order. It was more like Ruby's "Slow" Food, but they can't help the high demand. It was worth the wait. This place is where the term "Don't judge a book by its cover" reigns true. People there are very nice, if you can just get past the looks of the place, patiently wait for your order...taste-bud satisfaction awaits you.
(4)Reginald C.
I have had the good fortune of eating a lot of Filipino food everywhere I have lived. This place, on buffet days, is the total package meal. So you need to do whatever it takes to get yourself over to this place. Take a plane, train, or jeepney and move it! Why are you still reading this?
(5)Francis A.
Best filipino place in the city. Hands down. My girlfriend and I order the tosilog and topsilog on a regular basis. And sometimes the filipino spaghetti and lumpia (egg rolls). Yes, we know, cholesterol blah blah. Awesome service, great price, delicious and authentic food. Go now. Tell 'em Francis sent you.
(5)Crystal K.
It's my birthday Monday. And guess what I asked for my birthday meal... Ruby's. It's that good, folks.
(5)Lulu R.
Before I started writing this review I had to sit and think about what to say about a wonderful establishment like this. This is the place were everyday (Not just Filipinos-Everybody) Joe schmoes like you and I go to have a good home cooked meal. This is the place were you go to not only have good eats but feel welcomed by staff and customers alike. I usually call ahead for them to start making my tocilog (Tocino-filipino sweet meat, garlic fried rice, topped with 2 hard fried eggs) because it takes a while to make it just right. Try it with the spicy vinegar. They have other ready made food ready for the taking which changes everyday. My ultimate favorites are lechon kawali, SUPER sour sinigang, Kare kare, and Caldereta. This place is easy on your pocket and not for the calorie counters. The place is simply decorated with about 9 tables 6 of them are booths. They have the Filipino Channel on at all times. The Guys Nikki and Arne are super friendly and sweet. A great place to grab a quick breakfast/lunch/dinner.
(5)Derrick T.
$7 for a brunch on the weekends? While I'm not Filipino, my roommate is... and this completely hit the spot for him. It's a small store, not much seating, and not by any means a fancy place for a date. But all that plays into the simplicity and enjoyability of the "at home" feeling they're trying to accomplish (I think). Homemade, delicious, authentic, and affordable Filipino food is a sure bet. Once's it's warmer, we'll be back for some halo halo if I don't take my fiancee there first for the brunch. Delish. Verdict: If you're looking for some good down home Filipino cooking, this is it. Go get some. P.S. They do have LECHON on the weekends, and the skin is crisped and delicious... also, take your time and stick around for dessert, as it comes out a bit later into the day (around 10:00).
(4)Annaliza F.
You get a total authentic package w/ this spot. THE PLACE -is a shack & it shouldn't be any other way!!!! Kinda had me looking for those packets of ovaltine, milo & bags of chippy that they sell back home.... -now that it's summer, oh yeah.... the temp, the electric fans blowing, TFC on at ALL TIMES, just like home =p THE FOOD!!!! "Just like momma make it!!!!" -just w/o the attitude & being obligated to wash the dishes afterwards =D (sorry to put u on blast, mom. I love u =) -try it all!!!! It's THAT GOOD!!!! -you know when u see "the elders" eating here, it really is THAT GOOD. Otherwise, they'd go home & make it themselves....HELLO!!!! THE SERVICE -friendly, helpful THIS CUSTOMER -been there many a times, 2x in 1 day & best believe I am coming back for MORE!!!!
(5)Tammy Q.
This little shack has the best lumpia (egg rolls) I've ever had (aside from my mother in law's, of course) ;) 100 lumpia = $27 Best potluck contribution ever!
(5)Brian L.
Great Filipino fast food! The guy who served us our order was very friendly and remembered us from our last visit. He even started conversation and made recommendations. Definitely enjoyed the Tapsilog!!! Mmmm!!! I do wish they would secure their door better because the winter chill creeps right on in and through to your bones.
(4)Paul C.
Super tasty and definitely authentic! I just got back from the P.I., and this place reminds me of all the wonderful street food that I got while staying in the provincial areas.
(4)Foodie M.
Love this place... Home cook style is what I love..... And I love love love... Did the buffet it was really good.... Now I just have to go back when it's not buffet or get catering...
(5)Agnes P.
Very very very friendly service! I really had no idea what half the stuff on the menu was but the guy behind the counter took the time to explain and even bring out examples of the noodles in the dish... I have been to 3 R's a few times and this place is MUCH better..very cozy with filipino soap operas on the tv and they actually know how to cook the rice here correctly and dont forget thier manners like in 3 R's... All in all a great place with yummy food and meat so tender that it literally melts in ur mouth!
(5)JNadene A.
This place was ok. Small. But ok. The food was good and I don't know, maybe I caught them on a bad day but most of te meat in the sinigang was fat. The buffet selection was small and the dessert selection was just as small. Tita's and Conching's is bigger and better. A lot more selections and you are serviced. You don't service yourself like here. I could just be in the dark. This is my first Filipino restaurant being in Chicago. Regardless of my venue opinion, the food was just as good as it is back home, the guy at the counter was friendly and the people there were really friendly. I recommended this place!
(4)Eric V.
It was my birthday and I was in dire need of Pancit (FYI, it's a Filipino tradition to eat noodles on your bday for long life). Isla Filipina, my usual spot, wasn't taking orders due to a special event at the restaurant so I decided to order from Ruby's. Being my first time here, I went with the two dishes I typically get when trying a new Filipino restaurant: Pancit Canton and Lumpia Shanghai. Ruby's Pancit Canton was good, but a touch salty for my taste. I'm guessing they added too much soy sauce as the noodles were darker than what you'd typically see. The Lumpia Shanghai were crisp and tasty, but the skins were somewhat dark from being fried too long. $13 (cash only) for a healthy portion of Pancit and a 12 piece order of Lumpia is a decent value, and the employees are pretty nice, too. I got stuck in some traffic and they were nice enough to stay 10 minutes past closing for me. Isla Filipina is still my fav (and much closer to home), but Ruby's is a definite option if you're in the area and get hit with a Filipino food crave.
(3)Gordon O.
Traditional filipino food served the traditional "turo-turo" way which is you point to what you want to eat. If you're really hungry on a weekend this is the place to go! I highly suggest you dress down, heck don't even bother to take a shower, just throw a shirt on and head over here. A very homey atmosphere amongst Filipinos while watching a cable show from the Philippines. Don't miss out on the lechon kawali (crispy pork ribs) and kare kare (beef and tripe in peanut sauce). For those of you who are skeptical about eating the "mystery meats" this will be your chance to change your mind. Home cooked Filipino food served family "turo-turo" style. And they also have the ever famous filipino dishes of Pansit (comes in rice, egg or vermicelli noodles and lumpiang shanghai. But for the non-filipinos I really encourage you to be brave and try the non mainstream dishes, it will be your new comfort food! And of course, this is value for $$$!!!
(4)Jarod P.
I think my new favorite thing in the entire universe is braised pork. And when Ruby's braises some pork, it stays braised! They're like the Chuck Norris of braising. A terrific meal and a terrific value - picked two of their excellent braised entrees (braised pork and chicken, braised beef) and these folks are braising ninjas. The meat is so perfectly succulent and tender and soft. It makes a big mess when you hug it but you can't help it. It's like the ultimate comfort food; the beef tastes like the perfect beef stew you always wished for but never got. Everything I had was nice and garlicky, and had a few potatoes thrown in there as well. Dessert was a custardy piece of something made from coconut, rice and corn. I hate coconut but apparently not when Ruby has her way with it. Rocking good stuff! The place is very welcoming and accomodating, too. The nice young man behind the counter seemed to enjoy telling us about each dish, which just makes you crave it more. The fact that Ruby's has "fast food" in the name should clue you in on a few things. The ambience is non-existent and you're ordering at a counter. You're also getting your own forks, napkins and water. In the end I have to give it five stars because Ruby's achieves exactly what it sets out to achieve: delicious and filling Filipino comfort cooking at very nice prices. I can't freaking wait to go back; the only downside is that there were so many dishes I wanted to try!
(5)anne a.
I love coming to this place!. The food is great. I usually order the pancit canto. Cant go wrong with ordering the topsilog or tocilog that comes with the garilc rice.Yummy! Good prices and friendly staff. If Im craving for good filipino food (besides eating at home), this is the place to be. Note best to order your food in advance by phone for pickup since it does take awhile. They also do catering, I have always ordered the pancit palabok:)
(4)Roger B.
All I have to say "...always GOOD EATS" when you have a "CRAVE" for filipino "COMFORT FOODS"
(4)Lesley A.
Let's just say that Ruby's has a special place in my heart, and my visits here inspired me to write some of my greatest work (which, by the way, is not this review). I would come here more often if I could, but the street parking is not exactly easy, and I don't want to take a few buses. So why is Ruby's so great? FILIPINO BREAKFAST!!! Garlic rice, egg and your choice of meat: longanisa (sweet Filipino sausage), tocino (sweet pork cutlet is the best description I can give), or bangus (milkfish). And the price is under $10. Also, Ruby's is authentically Filipino in that you eat your food with a fork and spoon. No knives people (well...maybe if you asked...). Learn how to cut and scoop! They also serve other hot food items. See the other reviews since I have yet to try them. Warning though, Ruby's is a pretty small place and its not frilly. It's almost ike a Filipino version of a taqueria, which is what makes it so charming.
(4)Nat M.
im a novice to Filipino food. this place is a hole in the wall, but damn, so good. 5 stars on food alone. especially the Halo Halo
(5)Linda M.
OK, so I finally made it in when they had food left, but there was no place left to sit-I ordered it to go (I only live 5 minutes away) HOLY. Mother. I had the 2 ulam + rice Combo meal. Beef Calderetta, and the Chayote. I never in my flippin life had Chayote taste so damned good. EVER. And the rice was Filipino sized (don't act like you don't know what I'm talkin about). For FIVE DOLLARS. Um, what? I have enough left over for dinner (only because I have to get back to work, otherwise I would be napping in a corner somewhere after!) I can't wait to go back, just have to remember to go before 4pm, cuz there's never any food left! I want to try the buffet, but it was kinda hot in there, and there's nothin worse than being hot and sweaty tryin' ta gits yur eat on!
(5)Garrett T.
Very good filipino food, great place to order and pass the dishes around the table. We enjoyed the garlic fired rice and eggs, lumpia and pancit. Great to order and togo, we have eaten in the dinning room and watched the filipino tv while we ate(I have no idea what they said).
(4)Jocelynne G.
Currently the best filipino food joint in Chicago. I've found that Filipino restaurants always lose the quality in their food as the years go by. I haven't seen it happen with Ruby's. The dishes are different at each visit, and I love their halo-halo. My mom and my grandma can't get enough of this place, they say it's the closest to authentic Filipino cuisine. Yummm :)
(5)Yaeko M.
The food is good, the pricing is good, but the place is too small. The place could be more efficient, cleaner and organized if they put little more effort.
(3)Alvin R.
Even as I write this, I can't stop thinking about Ruby's tocilog, or some tokwat baboy. This is a gem of a place. Homey, if not 'hole in the wall' feel? check. Tons of filipino clientele - check. Awesome food and great prices? check. It's just comfy delicious filipino food. Kare Kare and lechon kawali are great, but my favorites are the tocilog and the tokwat baboy.. Nothing can top this, it's such a deal of the prices they charge. I only wish I could come here more often...
(5)Winnie D.
all i can say is...all authentic pinoy food! Two thumbs up to the cook!
(5)Kevin M.
Very basic stewed foods with rice. Make sure to avoid anything with bitter melon if you have not had it before.
(2)Pheebe L.
The Best homecooked Filipino food in Chicago. The soups are to die for. Crispy Pata (fried pork knuckles) are the best. order 45 mins in advance. Food is very affordable and taste like Grandma or Mom made it. All food is made on the day of. And when it's gone, it's gone. The proprietors are the nicest people too.
(5)Jonathan C.
Great little place with excellent Filipino food, the Lechon Kawali is spot on, and the Calderetta is beyond excellent. Very small, very casual, and very busy describe it. I will have to try to come back off peak and try the Longanisa, which I've been told is quite good. The pick two take out is a great deal, two entrees and rice for $5, quick as you can order it. Perfect.
(4)E J.
Size doesn't matter ! :P Although it is a small place the food is to Die for ! Cheap eats for Rich Filipino food ! Owner was very friendly as well! Just take a closer look of the decor - as minimal as it is, it has some cute colorful items that makes it a lil homey !!
(5)Jose C.
Great Crispy Pata(deep fried pork leg)!!! Lumpia(egg rolls))is awesome too! Just beware though, if you are getting the Crispy Pata, try to call ahead because it is cooked to order and it takes 45min to cook. Whenever I need my flip food fix, I will definitely come back.
(5)Brandon B.
I had a really good experience here! Based on prior experiences, I knew that I disliked two things: buffets and Filipino food. But I was hungry and wanted to go somewhere different in my neighborhood, and all of the positive reviews on Yelp brought me to Ruby's. First off, I have never known that there were so many Filipinos in my neighborhood... maybe it could be that they are all just flocking to this place. That's always a sign of a good ethnic restaurant. The place doesn't look like much, kinda dinky even. But the buffet was pretty good. I had a variety of dishes, none of which names I really remember. Their lumpia was really good, and the pancit was delicious. In addition, I really couldn't stop eating this green bean dish that they had. However, I'm still not the biggest fan of Filipino food. I have only had it once before (and reviewed on Yelp) and hated it. This is the second time that I tried a peanut butter flavored dish, and it wasn't that great to me. Also, the food is greasy and somewhat salty... good, but only occasionally. So I really can't give it more than three stars, but I totally recommend it. But I'm glad I decided to put my preconceived notions aside and give this place a chance. I'll definitely bring a friend or two here.
(3)Marcus Z.
I was born in the Philippines and this is the closest thing to real authentic filipino food I can get. I've become good friends with the owners here. The place is small but it trully has that "turo-turo" feel you'd get in the Philippines. It's become somewhat of a Saturday tradition for me...to come here for the buffet. The sinigang, lechon kawali, and mechado are my faves. Short order items: Tapsilog(Sweet Beef, Fried Eggs, and Garlic fried rice) and Longsilog(Filipino sausage, Fried Eggs, and Garlic fried rice) are great too if you don't want the buffet. Try the Halo Halo. I've had jollibee, chow king, red ribbon, and goldilocks versions when lived in Cali and Ruby's version takes them all. I often joke that everytime I eat here, I pass out afterwards from the goodness. FYI: Lunchtime weekend crowds can get big.
(5)Gary M.
i love there garlic rice and silog
(5)Romeo D.
Ruby's is one of the best filipino restaurant in chicago. Tocilog if you like seasoned pork with fried rice.. Other then that the buffet is always a good choice.
(5)Rico Allan L.
Om nom nom! Tapsilog = uhmazing. Cheap, greasy and delicious.. just the way I like it. Ok, I admit I'm only there to watch cheesy Filipino shows! But really - great food. The place can be less "dinky."
(4)nors n.
No doubt the best TAPSILOG in Chicago!
(5)Maya M.
Ok, so i haven't been here in awhile! i got mad at the owner's son the last time i ordered for a party we were having. can u believe that he said they are really busy right now and asked me to call back in like 15 mins?!!! i was shocked, so i gave him more than 15 minutes... i called back after a couple hours and he said the same thing?! i mean really! what kind of business does that? if anything, they should apologize for being swamped at the moment and he should have taken MY number to call ME back as soon as possible! i mean really?! why would u say that to your customer twice?! filipinos I tell u, not a lot of them have good customer service skills. anyway, nickie, the other owner's son, he's much nicer and apologized for his brother's behavior. i'm thinking of ordering again... don't get me wrong, their food is very good, it's the customer service of the other son who asked me to call back TWICE cuz he was too busy to take my order for my party, i was absolutely SHOCKED and PISSED! who does that? what business in their right mind would do that?!?!?!
(2)Ia N.
Great food. Friendly staff/owners whether you speak tagalog or not. Better and more consistent than my Mom's or Aunties' cooking. The only downside is the space which I've deducted a star for. It is really small and cramped and can get really crowded. It's also not very wheelchair or stroller friendly. I think they could lose a few of those tables in the middle so it didn't feel like the customers were right on top of each other. Come to think of it, maybe that's intentional? Paired with the lack of air conditioning it yields a successful jeepney ride simulation. That said, it never stops me from coming here and recommending it to all my friends.
(4)Natallie W.
Deliciously authentic. Loved everything on the menu, especially the garlic rice and the noodle soup. Especially liked the super friendly service. Can't wait to go back!
(5)D P.
Very friendly staff helped is pick out our dishes. Huge portions for a very reasonable price. Very casual. We'll return with an appetite.
(5)James V.
hidden gem! my mom ordered from this place one time for a party and was delighted by their eggrolls. then my mom informed me that it wasnt too far from my house, so i checked it out for myself. the place isn't a nice sight, but it does remind of the PI a whole lot. most of the authentic eateries there are similar to this place: simple and let the food do the talking. all the fried goodness is good including the lechon and fried catfish. the main dishes are there most of the time like kare-kare, afritada, dinuguan, and etc. the food wasnt too oily and was very delicious. deserts were lacking a little bit, but during the xmas season they did have tasty bibingka. however what makes this place different from other filipino restaurants is the brunch specials. this would be the tapsilogs, locilogs, tocilogs, and etc. this would be the fried rice, meat, and egg. PERFECT! just like at home. i know the place is rather small and cramped, but please dont let that dissuade u from going. just order your food to go and they will be happy to oblige. the prices are manageable and it gets cheaper when you order more, so share some ruby's with your friends.
(4)Robert L.
This place kicks ass!! My cousin took me here during a trip to Chicago. We got the buffet and what a good deal. The price is very good for what you get. Where else can you get all you eat Lechon Kawali, Dinuguan, Beef Sinigang, and Kare Kare in one meal. Talk about a heart attack waiting to happen. But it's worth the risk. The place is small giving it homey Filipino ambience. We came on a Saturday during the lunch rush and the place was packed because there are only about 10 or so tables. The staff is very friendly and courteous. The only bad thing was we shared a table with some lady who was soliciting some Amway style business. Made the mistake of telling her I was from California since she wanted me to help her expand her business there. The bad thing was that lady didn't eat a thing, she just walked in and started schmoozin with everyone. At least give the place some business. Otherwise though will come back here next time I'm in Chi-town. Believe it or not, I haven't found a comparable Filipino joint here in California to this day.
(5)Jeff N.
Great spot to get Filipino food. It's affordable, the guy behind the counter is great, and the food rocks. This place is a hole in the wall but very clean, it's really small and there is no need to dress up for this place. However, this place is great and Filipinos from the suburbs (my parents included) often drive here for the food. I'd recommend this place to anyone.
(5)Chris O.
To the casual observer this place might not seem much. But for those in the know, it's the best place to get quick, authentic Filipino food at a good price.
(4)Martin B.
This is the best Filipino food I've had since leaving the Eagle Rock neighborhood of L.A. The food was decent in the East Bay near San Francisco, but this was so much better. The plate of pancit was huge just as good as I remembered. I waited in line for what felt like forever. The guy behind the counter was nice and helped me figure out which type of pancit I wanted. Bihon. It's the one with the thin rice noodles. I remember it having shrimp in LA, but this had pork which was fine. I also got some lumpia and tapsilog. All for like $16! It was enough food for me, my wife, and lunch for the next two days. I love this place. I wish it had been less busy, but that is the mark of truly great food.
(5)Dee A.
tapsilog and tosilog is my all-time favorites from this place. there is no other filipino restaurant that can compete with them. best price, best food, best service. although, they could definitely move to a bigger and better place.
(5)Nate C.
Great Filipino food, but such a small place. You can get the weekend special buffet for like $7. You get rice and a choice of about dishes. The fried pork chops are to die for. I love the breakfast specials of topsilog which is garlic fried rice, egg, and fried meat....all for $5 and a huge portion so hard to finish. If you're looking for some good filipino food and don't mind the ambience, then this place is for you. Home cooked filipino food at a good price.
(3)r j.
Just wanted to say again that this place is awesome. Went here for the weekend buffet and it did not disappoint. I was just told that this will be one of the restaurants featured on the travel channel's Bizzare Foods! Andrew Zimmerman had the crispy pata and dinuguan. The episode should be airing sometime in October.
(5)Jennifer P.
We just moved to Chicago about a month ago from California. We were craving Filipino food and found Ruby's online. When we walked in TFC was on and there was a continuous stream of Filipinos picking up food, so we were excited to try the food. The food was very good and filling and the server was very nice and friendly. My girlfriend got tapsilog ($4.75) and I got two ulam (chicken w/ gata & sinigang) and rice ($4.75) and we got some mechado for free. Also, we got some biko (50cent/piece) and ginataang maiz ($2.00) which was very good. We will definiely be back :-) Not 5 stars because for us no Filipino food can quite top her Grandma's cooking, but it was still delicious. :-)
(4)Maricar A.
very small place, but serves DELICIOUS food! i love it!!!! reminds me of home cooked meals. yummy!!!!!!
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