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SMC Pampanga Express — Restaurant in Waukegan

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SMC Pampanga Express
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Colorful, family-owned spot specializing in Filipino home cooking presented in snug, cheerful digs.
Nearby attractions
Live Star Bar Banquet Hall Inc
2755 Washington St, Waukegan, IL 60085
Nearby restaurants
La Canoa
50 S Green Bay Rd, Waukegan, IL 60085
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21 S Green Bay Rd, Waukegan, IL 60085, United States
Avocado Express
2632 Washington St, Waukegan, IL 60085
Taqueria El Paraiso.
14 N McAree Rd, Waukegan, IL 60085
Potestas Pizza
434 S Green Bay Rd, Waukegan, IL 60085
El Rey Del Pollo Asado
505 S Green Bay Rd, Waukegan, IL 60085
Subway
2662 Washington St Unit A, Waukegan, IL 60085
Fondita Miguel Waukegan
3059 Washington St, Waukegan, IL 60085
Rocky's Pizzeria
2650 Belvidere Rd, Waukegan, IL 60085
Little Caesars Pizza
557 S Green Bay Rd, Waukegan, IL 60085
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SMC Pampanga Express

2855 Washington St, Waukegan, IL 60085
4.5(160)$$$$
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Colorful, family-owned spot specializing in Filipino home cooking presented in snug, cheerful digs.

attractions: Live Star Bar Banquet Hall Inc, restaurants: La Canoa, Dunkin', Avocado Express, Taqueria El Paraiso., Potestas Pizza, El Rey Del Pollo Asado, Subway, Fondita Miguel Waukegan, Rocky's Pizzeria, Little Caesars Pizza
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Phone
(847) 336-8320
Website
pampangaexpress.com

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4.2

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Nearby restaurants of SMC Pampanga Express

La Canoa

Dunkin'

Avocado Express

Taqueria El Paraiso.

Potestas Pizza

El Rey Del Pollo Asado

Subway

Fondita Miguel Waukegan

Rocky's Pizzeria

Little Caesars Pizza

La Canoa

La Canoa

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Dunkin'

Dunkin'

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Avocado Express

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Taqueria El Paraiso.

3.8

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Geetha FisherGeetha Fisher
This is a carry out place though it states dine in. I wouldn't recommend dine in thought there seems to be a table. Even for a carry out this place looks and feels chaotic. Initially I wasn't sure if the building was a restaurant or not. But when I walked up to the counter, that changed. Process is simple and easy. There are a variety of prepared dishes you can pick 1 entree or 2 entree meal. Portion sizes are big. I asked to stop adding more! Very generous and the lady who serves us super sweet. My first time and I was allowed to try the different flavors. So yummy. I decided on the 2 entree - spicy beef and sour soup (pork belly). All very authentic and flavorful. The lady even gave me some of the soup on the side. Such delish packed meal for $11.99.
Rose ParkerRose Parker
To my daughter's PT thank you for referring me to Pampanga Express on Washington St in Waukegan, ILLINOIS. they were just about to close and i asked if they had anything for my daughter who is in the hospital and got tired of hospital food. Nana behind the counter asked what happened?... after telling Nana what happened, she said "let's nurse her back health". I was so delighted with her thoughtfulness and kind words. On my way back to the hospital I mentioned my experience to my daughter at Pampanga Express... my daughter said, "when I get out and graduate I want to see Nana. Also mentioning, Nana served us her Pancit, pork adobo, balatong, and more than enough rice. We are definitely going back.
Heather HartleyHeather Hartley
We lived in North Chicago seven years ago while my husband was stationed there. We came back to visit for our 10th wedding anniversary and this was a must on our list of places to eat. AND LET ME TELL YOU! IT DOES NOT DISAPPOINT!!!! The food here is SO comforting and SO delicious. You can tell everything is made like they would make it for their family; you can FEEL that! If you're ever in North Chicago, Waukegan, or anywhere nearby, you need to visit. It's like coming home. I recommend the lumpia, caldereta, pork or chicken adobo, and ANY of the baked goods!! <3 Thank you guys for the wonderful meal!!!!
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This is a carry out place though it states dine in. I wouldn't recommend dine in thought there seems to be a table. Even for a carry out this place looks and feels chaotic. Initially I wasn't sure if the building was a restaurant or not. But when I walked up to the counter, that changed. Process is simple and easy. There are a variety of prepared dishes you can pick 1 entree or 2 entree meal. Portion sizes are big. I asked to stop adding more! Very generous and the lady who serves us super sweet. My first time and I was allowed to try the different flavors. So yummy. I decided on the 2 entree - spicy beef and sour soup (pork belly). All very authentic and flavorful. The lady even gave me some of the soup on the side. Such delish packed meal for $11.99.
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To my daughter's PT thank you for referring me to Pampanga Express on Washington St in Waukegan, ILLINOIS. they were just about to close and i asked if they had anything for my daughter who is in the hospital and got tired of hospital food. Nana behind the counter asked what happened?... after telling Nana what happened, she said "let's nurse her back health". I was so delighted with her thoughtfulness and kind words. On my way back to the hospital I mentioned my experience to my daughter at Pampanga Express... my daughter said, "when I get out and graduate I want to see Nana. Also mentioning, Nana served us her Pancit, pork adobo, balatong, and more than enough rice. We are definitely going back.
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We lived in North Chicago seven years ago while my husband was stationed there. We came back to visit for our 10th wedding anniversary and this was a must on our list of places to eat. AND LET ME TELL YOU! IT DOES NOT DISAPPOINT!!!! The food here is SO comforting and SO delicious. You can tell everything is made like they would make it for their family; you can FEEL that! If you're ever in North Chicago, Waukegan, or anywhere nearby, you need to visit. It's like coming home. I recommend the lumpia, caldereta, pork or chicken adobo, and ANY of the baked goods!! <3 Thank you guys for the wonderful meal!!!!
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Reviews of SMC Pampanga Express

4.5
(160)
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4.0
49w

This is a carry out place though it states dine in. I wouldn't recommend dine in thought there seems to be a table. Even for a carry out this place looks and feels chaotic. Initially I wasn't sure if the building was a restaurant or not. But when I walked up to the counter, that changed. Process is simple and easy. There are a variety of prepared dishes you can pick 1 entree or 2 entree meal. Portion sizes are big. I asked to stop adding more! Very generous and the lady who serves us super sweet. My first time and I was allowed to try the different flavors. So yummy. I decided on the 2 entree - spicy beef and sour soup (pork belly). All very authentic and flavorful. The lady even gave me some of the soup on the side. Such delish packed...

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avatar
5.0
6y

To my daughter's PT thank you for referring me to Pampanga Express on Washington St in Waukegan, ILLINOIS. they were just about to close and i asked if they had anything for my daughter who is in the hospital and got tired of hospital food. Nana behind the counter asked what happened?... after telling Nana what happened, she said "let's nurse her back health". I was so delighted with her thoughtfulness and kind words. On my way back to the hospital I mentioned my experience to my daughter at Pampanga Express... my daughter said, "when I get out and graduate I want to see Nana.

Also mentioning, Nana served us her Pancit, pork adobo, balatong, and more than enough rice. We are...

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avatar
5.0
1y

We lived in North Chicago seven years ago while my husband was stationed there. We came back to visit for our 10th wedding anniversary and this was a must on our list of places to eat. AND LET ME TELL YOU! IT DOES NOT DISAPPOINT!!!! The food here is SO comforting and SO delicious. You can tell everything is made like they would make it for their family; you can FEEL that! If you're ever in North Chicago, Waukegan, or anywhere nearby, you need to visit. It's like coming home. I recommend the lumpia, caldereta, pork or chicken adobo, and ANY of the baked goods!!

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