Sitting Down For A Meal At 'Da Best Adobo'

Located in Murrieta, California, I had the opportunity to treat myself to some delicious and authentic Filipino food. Opened earlier this year, Da Best Adobo is a Filipino fast food restaurant that is tucked quietly away in Riverside County.

Adobo is a popular dish in Philippine cuisine, which involves the combination of meat, seafood, or vegetables marinated in vinegar, soy sauce, and garlic. It is then browned in oil and simmered in the marinade. Touted as the unofficial national dish in the Philippines, adobo is simply a staple in every Filipino family’s traditional meals.

Taking a seat at the Da Best Adobo, I was invited into a simple setting with dark color schemes. Not trying to be flashy or hip, the restaurant looks to drive in those who are simply in the mood for some good Filipino food.

With everything being served fresh daily, I chose to have their chicken adobo, pork lumpia, and pansit with calamari. The menu had plenty of variety, including Tinolang Manok, Sinigang Na Bagoy, Ginilling with green beans, and even Halabos Na Hipon.

Being Filipino myself, I was open to their cooking and what they had to offer. Their adobo was tasty and done just right as the chicken wasn’t undercooked and the broth was rich in flavor.

The pork lumpia exceeded my expectations, especially with the dipping sauce they provided alongside it. The pork in each was distinctive and meshed well with the other ingredients inside.

Overall, their adobo and pansit was delicious. The portions may be a bit on the smaller side, but I was nonetheless satisfied with the food choices I made. The customer service was exceptional and for a place in deep Southern California, island gourmet is like finding a diamond in the rough.

If you are looking for family-style Filipino food, this is the place to visit if you in Murrieta or close to San Diego. I hope to see this place prosper in due time and earn the credit it deserves. To see what Da Best Adobo has to offer, check out their website here to view their entire menu.

Overall: 4 out of 5 Stars