The call
The documented visit included chickenjoy fried chicken. This record does not turn that order into a recommendation.
What to order
- Chickenjoy fried chicken
Best for
- A quick Filipino fast-food fix
Filipino · Fast Food
Jollibee
A National City outpost of the Filipino fast-food chain, where Roger's terse 'bleh...' undercut an otherwise middling 3-star rating -- one of his earliest logged reviews, from 2008.
From Roger’s camera roll
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From Roger’s Foursquare
Roger’s tips on Jollibee
Fried chicken!
Posted
Source-backed notes
Visit history
Checked in 5 times on Swarm, most recently Aug 29, 2024. See the check-in log
2008-09-20day precision · source explicit
“bleh...”
Roger's terse 'bleh...' suggests disappointment despite the middling 3-star rating; the specific complaint isn't preserved in this short draft fragment. One of Roger's earliest logged reviews, from 2008. (From an unpublished Yelp draft review, never posted publicly.)
Stay in the neighborhood
More in National City.
RecommendedPrice varies
National City
Toto's Grill Isawan sa San Diego
Filipino
A self-serve Filipino skewer joint Roger called legit: pick your skewers, then give them extra char on the patio grills.
- From the order notes
- A tray of skewers — liver, gizzards, fish balls, corn
- Go for
- A South Bay skewer run
Latest recorded visit2016 · approx.
Keep exploring
More like this.
Browse the Filipino page, or continue to another place with a matching cuisine.
RecommendedPrice varies
National City
Maharlika Cafe & Grill
Filipino
Roger liked this National City Filipino spot for its cheap, filling combo plates -- about $6-7 for a selection of dishes plus a big portion of rice -- and called the food less greasy and fresher-tasting than some competitors in the area, including nearby Tita's Kitchen.
- From the order notes
- Go for
- Cheap, filling Filipino comfort food · Cleaner dining room than some competitors
Latest recorded visit2008-08-21
RecommendedPrice varies
National City
Zarlitos Family Restaurant
Filipino
A National City sit-down Filipino restaurant Roger rated 4 stars, calling the food "bomb" and praising its late hours as a great alternative to taco shops or Denny's, with cheap, huge, food-coma-inducing portions and friendly service.
- From the order notes
- Go for
- Late-night Filipino food and big portions
Latest recorded visit2007-10-19