Emmanuel's Filipino Restaurant & Bakery — Restaurant in Temecula

This is our third visit to Emmanuel's Filipino Restaurant, and it never changed our 5-star x 2 impression. Family-owned by Mary, Carmely, and Manny - The Chef ("Emmanuel"). A very hard-working family with day jobs in the medical and health/business industries who are committed to provide grassroot, Keto-friendly meals, specializing in popular Filipino dishes.

I was so surprised to find the TINOLA MUSSELS offered in Today's Menu, so we picked it and NEVER REGRETTED the choice! The ginger-infused soup seeped in to the mussels' tender flavor. Hubby and I almost got into a tug-of-war who would finish it (i won, haha).

We also love the PORK DINUGUAN (pork internal organs braised in pork blood) - the meat is so tender, the flavor has blended so positively in every bite. Caution - you may be eating more rice with it because it unquestionably pairs very well. Just don't tell your doctor (joke).

ALL-VEGIES STRING BEANS & SQUASH in COCONUT CREAM SAUCE is so creamy, full-bodied, savory entree you can literally consume without rice.

PORK IGADO is also top-notched. The pleasant surprise is them using Beef Liver, not the usual pork liver. Thus, the flavor is bursting like festival inside our mouths.

CONCLUSION: Every dish is carefully and tenderly prepared from the heart. Think of the "Ratatouille" animated film... every dish is a taste of home. Talk about COMFORT FOOD. This is the place you can call your "Mom's Kitchen" - only, cousins "Manny," and "Carmely" are the ones cooking, while cousin "Mary" holds the fort in the front house.

Don't forget to grab their CASSAVA CAKES, UBE CHEESECAKES, and other dessert/snack items before you leave. They are worth the "pasalubong" (food gift) to your family waiting for you at home, or perhaps - you can stuff your face with it while you watch your favorite videos/tv shows. I did, and I am very well satiated.

As for SERVICE... every family member here are very warm, always smiling, so professional. They treat every customer like a long-lost relative, I sure felt like a family member when I walked in today. Hubby and I left with a smile and a...

If I could give 10 stars I would! My husband and I came about 30 minutes prior to closing, so I figured that there wouldn’t be much food left. To my surprise, they offered to cook a fresh batch of Goto and Pancit Malabon. That was beyond awesome customer service! The food was excellent, and the warm smiles from Emmanuel and his wife was all it took for me to be sure to come back soon! I’m really glad they re-painted the walls from the previous owner who was there. Now it looks clean and airy! Can’t wait to try their breakfast selections. Make sure to stop by and enjoy some great home...

I’m Filipino and I don’t like most Filipino food when I eat it at a restaurant. But wowww everything is so good here! It tastes like my Filipino grandma made it. Definitely will be coming back so I can try...