Fil-Am Cuisine

66 School St, Daly City, CA 94014, United States
$$$ Filipino restaurant
(986 Reviews)
Price Range $10–20

Welcome to Fil-Am Cuisine, a delightful Filipino restaurant nestled in the heart of Daly City, California, at 66 School St. This charming eatery is where authenticity meets flavor, offering a memorable culinary experience that transports patrons straight to the Philippines with every bite.

At Fil-Am Cuisine, Filipino hospitality is paired with a tantalizing menu that showcases the rich and diverse flavors of Filipino cooking. Here, you’ll find a delightful array of traditional dishes that appeal to both the novice and experienced palates. Notable menu items include the iconic Chicken and Pork Skewers, known for their tender, juicy meat adorned with a perfect char. Patrons rave about the Lumpiang Shanghai, savory rolls filled with seasoned pork, and the comforting Pork Adobo, deeply infused with soy sauce and vinegar, a true representation of Filipino home cooking.

The ambiance at Fil-Am Cuisine is warm and inviting, a quintessential hole-in-the-wall spot that exudes charm and authenticity. The tantalizing aroma of barbecued meats fills the air, instantly making you feel at home. It’s no wonder guests express their love for this hidden gem, as reflected in customer reviews. One satisfied customer, Eidmone Tagaca, reminisces, “The meat was so juicy, tender, and flavorful. It really reminds me of home.” For a casual meal that feels like a warm hug, Fil-Am Cuisine can’t be beaten.

Another fan, Beauty Simplified XO, passionately declared, “Hands down, BBQ hella good!” The affordable prices make it easy to indulge, with skewers priced around $3.75! Jeff Ho shares his appreciation for the quick service, noting that even during peak hours, the line moves fast, allowing you to relish every moment spent at this culinary sanctuary.

Daly City locals know Fil-Am Cuisine as the go-to spot for satisfying their cravings for authentic Filipino cuisine. So, whether you are grabbing food to-go or dining in, prepare yourself for an exceptional meal where love for food and family is at the forefront.

Fil-Am Cuisine isn’t just a restaurant; it’s a celebration of Filipino culture that invites everyone to enjoy the memorable flavors and warmth of the Philippines. Your taste buds will thank you!

Accessibility
Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
No wheelchair-accessible seating
Service options
Offers delivery
Offers takeaway
Popular for
Popular for breakfast
Popular for lunch
Popular for dinner
Good for solo dining
Offerings
Serves comfort food
Quick bite
Serves small plates
Dining options
Serves breakfast
Serves lunch
Serves dinner
Has catering
Serves dessert
Amenities
No toilet
Atmosphere
Casual
Crowd
Popular with tourists
Popular with university students
Planning
Usually has a wait
Doesn't accept reservations
Payments
Accepts debit cards
Children
Good for kids
Parking
Free of charge street parking
Difficult to find a space
Openings Hours
Checking

Monday

08:00 AM - 07:00 PM

Tuesday

08:00 AM - 07:00 PM

Wednesday

08:00 AM - 07:00 PM

Thursday

08:00 AM - 07:00 PM

Friday

08:00 AM - 07:00 PM

Saturday

08:00 AM - 07:00 PM

Sunday

08:00 AM - 07:00 PM

986 Reviews
Eidmone Tagaca

15 Sep 2025

Had to come back twice just to try the bbq since they ran out, it was worth it though. Really reminds me of home when I grew up as a kid in the philippines. Meat was so juicy, tender, and flavorful. 5/5 for everything. The pictures dont do justice about the flavor of these bbq.

Jeff Ho

15 Sep 2025

2025 update. Huge Fil-Am Cuisine fan here. BBQ skewers are $3.75. Chicken or pork. The ten piece shanghai lumpia is $4.10. There was a short 15 minute wait at 4:30pm on a Saturday. During peak hours, wait times can be around an hour. Early in the morning, they are busy with the party trays. My family and I love their skewers. They are so flavorful. Sometimes when I'm across the street at Jack in the Box, I can smell the BBQ and if the line is not long, I'll grab a few skewers. That was the case today. Original review: The secret to their BBQ skewers is the marinade. It has a mild sweet taste. The meat is tender, really juicy, a proper amount of smokiness and a bit of burnt ends. Every time I bite into it, my head goes "oh damn!" Although their cooked food a la carte selection is good, this is what I usually get: chicken skewer $3.15, fried egg $1, sausage $2, a small order of pancit $5 and 10 lumpia $3.25. Eating at Fil-Am always puts me in a good mood the rest of the day. I love the people that work here. Great job my peeps at Fil-Am. Daly City is a much better dining destination because of this restaurant.

Jake Davis

07 Sep 2025

The food here is so good and greatly priced. Love the BBQ chicken/pork, stewed beef dish, and chicken adobo. They pancit and rice are super tasty too. Also the fried rolls

Canon C. (Kitty Kitty)

26 Jun 2025

We drove to Daly City for this from San Jose…. Hole in a wall place… Wow their BBQ meat is so tender, juicy with a great char flavor. Will be back soon for the bbq chicken.

DYJ1948

19 Jun 2025

An amazing hidden gem in Daly City. The prices are cheap for amazing quality of the food. We ordered a chicken and a pork skewer and lumpia. The lumpia was small and ok and the vinaigrette was a bit weak. But the chicken and pork skewers were just outstanding with great flavors AND tender!!! Each skewer was under $4 and big. There’s definitely a wait but the line does move fast. We waited about 20 minutes as everything is cooked to order. They have a system though the counter lady was a bit confused but it was worth the wait!! We’ll be back!! This is take out only with no tables and cash only!!!

Beauty Simplified XO

18 Jun 2025

Bro!!!! Hands down, bbq Hella good! I travel over the bridge to come here for the BBQ pork. It's 3.75 a skewer, but well worth it. I bought 7 the last time I came. Haha

Vanessa Rivera-Ryan

18 Jun 2025

I found this hidden gem years ago as I was driving down mission st you followed my nose to the delightful smell of bbq’d meat: I was lead to a tiny side street off mission to a small hole-in the wall-it was Phil Am!! I ordered 2chicken and 2pork skewers and rice plate. It was amazing and the portions are SO worth it!!! Yummy . I go here at least every other month for my meat fix!!!

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