Max's Restaurant, Cuisine of the Philippines

Great fried chicken but pricey for what it is

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Extra mile service, Friendly staffs , wide selection of Filipino food.thumbs up

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Good service...food is good ....to pricey for 2 people $80 thou....

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Max's restaurant is located in Otay Ranch, right across from the Otay Ranch mall. They have all kinds of Filipino cuisine, they are known for their fried chicken to be eaten with banana ketchup. The restaurant has a clean and beautiful layout. Currently there is one location in San Diego, they are planning on opening a second location towards the end of the year and beginning of next year 2020 in Mira Mesa, specifically in the previous Fuddruckers building. So standby all Asian restaurants, you will have some competition from the restaurant of the Philippine cuisine, because Max's is coming to have their ton of selections and a large customer base. And we all know that Filipinos support each other and they have a desire for great tasting food and that's what they deliver. More...

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Good stuff

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Can't go wrong with the giant Halo Halo ! The rest of the authentic food is a plus!

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Feels like im back home.

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Quaint little Filipino Restaurant. The ambiance is not crowded. The food is tasty.

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A lot of the food is representative of what you would get in the Philippines. They do use liver and other things so be prepared, it's only used in a couple of dishes though, the plus side is they will list out what they use in them.

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always crowded on Saturdays for the delicious "Bulalo"

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Crispy Pata!

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The Pancit and lechon meals were really delicious. We are planning to go back and try their famous fried chicken.

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Mmmmmm

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Nice inside . Clean place. Food on point

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Great crispy chicken & crispy pasta. Cravings satisfied.

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Their Honey Glaze Crispy Pata, Spaghetti, and BBQ is the best. It’s become a weekly thing going to Max’s. The atmosphere is great overall and service is great as well. The employees are very attractive and amazing to talk to. So all in all, food is good as well as service!!! More...

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My favorite restaurant

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Great Filipino restaurant food. A big break from the National City fastfood combos that have gone downhill over the years.

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Reviewed on 2018-12-09We came in yesterday, 12.08.18, around 3:00 pm. The climate was cool and the establishment was packed. We were greeted immediately by the host and was informed that the wait will take half an hour. We noticed an empty table outside and instead opted to be seated outdoors to eliminate the wait. We ordered our drinks and food but after a few minutes out in the cold we asked our host if we can be seated inside.The gentleman that greeted us was amazing. He had no qualm and immediately got us re-situated inside as the table becomes readily available. Our server, Francine, was great as well. She was respectful and attentive.Max's had a very delicious crispy chicken that was very flavorful but got too dry too quickly. Their calamari was crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside. The garlic rice was very good. My favorite was the kare-kare, which it had a creamy peanut sauce, not too sticky and it seemed that some of the fatty elements in the soup were drained well. The oxtail meat was pleasantly tender. The milk fish was thick and tasty-marinated with vinegar and crushed black peppers.The restaurant is spacious and decorated to fulfill the humble feeling of a contemporary Bahay Kubo, a Nipa hut, equipped with dark walnut finished tables and chairs.The use of porcelain plates and dark-finished bowls gave the dining experience a stint of class and escalated service.There are also bar tables around the corner to enjoy the cocktail selections. More...

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Best Filipino Restaurant in Southern California. Love the Historical Facts on the walls Max Chicken!

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Looks and tasted so delicious and the service was very attentive. Sorry we didn't photo the ten dishes we ordered!

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very underrated

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Good food!

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Filipino home meals / fast food

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Amazing. Delicious. Outstanding. The words that best describe this restaurant. The food was fresh, hot and served on time. From the moment you walk in you feel like family. Fantastic customer service. Everything from the Crispy Pata to the soup named Bulalo. The Lumpia Appetizers were hot. The sauce divine. Great place to eat. Make the time to enjoy this place. More...

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I know its supposed to be fatty but yeah coated my tongue with fat..

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Very tasty!!!

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Deelicious dishes! I come here for the best Filipino FRIED chicken, though there are other dishes to sample and to savor. Yummy. (And the restroom was clean.) Definitely coming back with the kids here! More...

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it was a great first experience! awesome customer service! please keep it up.

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Great place to eat

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Awesome food, great waitstaff, wonderful atmosphere. Lumpia and adobo are awesome. We will definitely be back again!

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Great food, great customer service.

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crispy chicken at its best!

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Love Max's chicken anywhere.

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ADDI has excellent customer service and the food was great. I ate on the patio and it was a nice she even brought a bowl of water for my puppy.

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Great and authentic Filipino dishes as always. This Max’s is the first in San Diego so we had to go and sample their menu. The staff were great and the supervisor even floated a gossip that Max’s will be opening another venue closer to us in Mira Mesa or north San Diego.I would give a 5-star treatment if not for the size and layout of the tables. Max’s is an upscale Filipino establishment not a fast food “turo-turo” buffet style. The tables look like this place is a lowly Pinoy buffet place. For comparisons, the Max’s in Las Vegas near Maryland Parkway is a 5-star establishment. More...

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Great quality

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The best tasting fried chicken you'll ever have. If you have not tried it I suggest that you should.

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Best fried chicken

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Like it

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I had never eaten at a Philippine restaurant before. Tried Max's and Oh my God! Originally thought they just served fried chicken, but was surprised at the many choices on the menu! Needless to say, I had to go back there twice over my weekend visit to San Diego, so got to try many of the items on the menu! Must try the crispy pata! The quality of the food was top notch. The staff were friendly and the service was great! Can't wait to introduce this restaurant to the rest of my friends! Oh, and don't forget the desserts! More...

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Amazing food, atmosphere, and service. I am definitely going to return!!

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Filipino food heaven

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I like the chiken

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Service was okay, there's definitely room for improvement. The crispy pata and bulalo were excellent. The lumpia with ubod was bland. The lechon kawali was crispy and tender and the sauce was on point. Our party also ordered Shanghai lumpia and pancit luglug (can't remember the exact listing on the menu) which I didn't try. I tried the fried chicken that everyone is having about. It was moist and tender but on the salty side. Not the standout I was expecting. More...

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