Fariñas Ilocos Empanada — Restaurant in Quezon City

When it comes to food, nothing beats freshly prepared whole meals over fast food, my friend! And let me tell you, this place serving Ilocano cuisine is a breath of fresh air compared to the usual Metro Manila grub.

You gotta check out this restaurant because it's got plenty of space, making it super comfy, especially when it's not crowded. Plus, those huge windows let in so much fresh air, creating a really pleasant atmosphere while you enjoy your delicious meal.

Oh, and the staff? They're awesome! They're friendly, always ready to help, and really go the extra mile to make sure you have an excellent dining experience.

Out of all the Fariñas Ilocos Empada branches I've been to, this one really stands out. Trust me, you won't regret giving it a shot. It's time to dive into the flavors of Ilocano cuisine, whether it's for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or even a little...

Stopped by for some take out. Was pleasantly surprised at how spacious and airy the place was. Ordered empanada and saucy pancit. They make the empanadas from scratch, so it takes a long while to prepare and cook. While waiting, I realized I was charged an extra P155. When I mentioned this to the staff, she immediately said she'd give it back. She didn't even have to think twice about her computation. She already knew. This led me to think how she intentionally overcharges customers on a regular basis. Tsk, tsk! As for the food, the saucy pancit was quite tasty and the sauce was plentiful, I was able to use it for some extra noodles I had at home. Unfortunately, their empanadas did not taste anything like how they used to. I found the longanisa to be bland, unlike the first few times we bought when they first opened shop. Def not...

They forgot my dine-in order. I waited for 30 minutes, when all along they forgot it. They do not issue receipt unless you ask for it, and that is why they forgot. This is bad business. It gives this brand, this resto a bad name. The one taking the order should be more alert, attentive, and aware. A certain carlo. There was not even an attempt to make up for this bad service. I wanted to say there was no service, so I did not rate it initially. But somehow, the bonoan bangus got to my table, so I guess there was. But I ordered the combo with bagnet. Wrong again . So I guess I'll leave...