"Hey Momma..."

Paid a second visit to Historic Filipinotown this evening after work to check out the recommended list of restaurants provided by the Filipino American library all of which were pretty close by to one another.

Tribal Cafe
1651 W. Temple St.

It's closed on Mondays, but from the outside, it looked like a trendy, chill, little hang-out spot serving smoothies, espressos and other drinks, organic lunches... Technically not a Filipino restaurant in the sense that it really doesnt serve any traditional Filipino food. I think I saw a chicken adobo sandwich on the menu, but im not sure that really counts. Looks like an awesome joint nonetheless. Definitely on the list of places to check out...

Bahay Kubo Natin
2330 W. Temple St.

A cozy little joint crafted like a straw hut with a very "everybody knows your name" type feeling to it, Filipino gameshows on wide-screen TV and food served cafateria style. Had the privilege of meeting Momma Lucing herself (owner of the restaurant), which telling from all the pictures on the wall was quite the socialite back in the day, even mentioned how my roommate, who came along for the cultural excursion, was a little too serious-looking for her taste. Definitely seemed like the "in" place to be for the Filipino community. Food was delicious...Definitely solid ground for a revisit.

Nanay Gloria Restaurant
2330 W. Temple St.

Didn't really have the time to check this place out since it was closing in five minutes after we arrived. Located almost directly across the street from the above mentioned restaurant. From what I got, the food looked pretty awesome. Cafeteria style once again (which I think is pretty much the trend for most Filipino restaurants), small and cozy, baked goods...Not much else to say except I definitely need to try it...

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