La Parrilla de Manila

we've been here so many times over the years and you can't go wrong... the only knock on this place was their sisig previously but that has improved when we visited today... the one that degraded was their calamari... it was a bit rubbery... although the taste was still good... the adobong pusit was still our favorite... the bread pudding still taste great but was now a bit soggy... not sure if they changed the recipe...

Came here on the recommendation of a family friend. We don’t have as great of a selection of filipino restaurants anymore in JC (the few left can be overpriced with measly portions).

Was initially shocked at the menu prices which were a little high and noted as “single servings” but don’t let that fool you - those single servings are enough for sharing. 2 single serving dishes can nearly feed 3 when you add rice. We had the grilled squid, lechon kawali, pinakbet, and sisig. Everything was single serving or lunch portion except the squid which is one size. And everything was delicious!

Loved the pinakbet isn’t too oily or fatty, the veggies are cooked just right and not mushy, and the amapalya isn’t super bitter. The lechon kawali too was delicious and the skin crispy. My only knock is I wish it were a touch browner but I understand they were aiming to not overcook and dry it out. Squid was delicious and perfectly grilled (but gimme more teriyaki glaze personally). And the sisig was good but not stand out. I prefer it with a bit more texture and it just comes out a little too mushy. It tastes good but it needs a coarser chop so it doesn’t end up like paste at the end.

Overall 10/10 and only wish it were closer to JC but 30-35min isn’t too bad. Will be back again!

I made a reservation for a specific time, but we were running late so I decided to call to let them know that we would be about half an hour late. The young lady who answered informed us that they were heavily understaffed and asked me if we would like to place order on the phone so that we wouldn't have to wait. I unfortunately had to decline because we didn't know what we wanted yet.

When we got there, we rang the bell and we were greeted with the young lady whom I later discovered to be the hostess, waitress, food runner and bus girl. She promptly checked each of our temperatures before we were seated. She took our drink orders after which, I watched how she managed to care of three other tables that were enjoying their meals.

After waiting for about 10 minutes, she came back with our drinks and took our orders. The menu was quite full but unfortunately, they didn't have the appetizer that we were all craving that evening (chicharon bulaklak.) We ordered an array of dishes and each and every one of them were delicious. They were portioned just right (maybe even larger) for a party of five. The flavors and the freshness of the ingredients were all there. Kudos to the chef who prepared them. The crispy pata were all kind of crispy and fatty in the best way. The bulalo took me back to Tagaytay. The pinakbet was made with fresh vegetables. The sisig and the pork BBQ made me want to take a shot with my barkada back home. And you can't have a proper Filipino dinner without rice; garlic fried rice that wast just comforting.

I have to admit that I was very hesitant after I was told that they were understaffed, especially after she asked if she could take our orders over the phone before we even arrive. But I was shockingly surprised by how everything turned out and the quality of the food. Very impressed. Definitely will be back, especially on a Friday when they have street food specials.

Great Filipino cuisine.
Awesome atmosphere. Location is clean and bright.
Portion is right and the price point is affordable.
We will be back with friends and families.

Delicious Filipino good! We had family style meals. Everything was fresh and made to order. Will return for more!

Great food, and great Traditional Filipino beverages. Always a hit when we have family gatherings. Would definitely come again.

Wanting a yummy Filipino food? check La Parilla de Manila, this place is my extended kitchen. Yummy and taste like the home cooked meal that I am used to back in the Philippines. Their chicken barbecue with java rice is a fam fave.

This place became a quick favorite. My wife and I love their pancit bihon and lumpia Shanghai. Would definitely recommend for a nice family night out or if you're looking for some delicious Filipino food.

One of the best Filipino restaurants in NJ. Our go-to family-style orders are always the fresh lumpia, calamari, barbecue chicken/pork, and lechon kawali. Everything is delicious and never too salty. Service is top-notch and fast. Come taste how amazing Filipino food is!

Best Filipino food! We live in north Jersey and travel for this restaurant. My family and I have never been disappointed

Love coming here with my family. Delicious Filipino food. Some dishes you can choose from single or a family portion. The halo halo is big and can share with a couple people. Will be coming back.

We recently visited the best Filipino restaurant in New Jersey and was not disappointed. The owner and crew were extremely hospitable and the food was fresh and delicious. Even though it was always full, it was well worth the wait. The flavors of the dishes were amazing and I could tell the food was made with care. will definitely be returning to this restaurant soon and highly recommend it to anyone who is looking for a fantastic Filipino dining experience.

Perfect place to go for authentic Filipino dishes. They got the flavors spot on with very attentive, kind, and hospitable hosts.

We did a catering order for about 12 people and got:
Miki Bihon, Lumpiang Shanghai, Beef Kaldereta, Chopseuy, Lumpia, and pork bbq. Everything was delicious! They provided the sauce for the Lumpiang Shanghai and Lumpia. They also provided lemons for the Miki Bihon. You can request no MSG. I can't wait to try and sit down for a meal in the restaurant.

Very nice Authentic Philippine restaurant.. Very Nice employees, Great service, and good food.. I would recommend this restaurant to all people to try.. I'll give this an (5 Stars)

I ate here and was so surprised how good it was. My sister in law knew the owner from the university and told me his mother was an incredible cook, and it is all her recipes. Everything just had that subtle taste that is the difference between good and great.

Great Filipino Restaurant!!! First time I had Filipino food and will not be my last. Very very good fresh food served here! Ashley our server and all the staff were excellent and friendly. Looking forward to coming back and try some more of their delicious menu. Thank you for the great service and food. If you like fresh flavors go and be a little adventurous this place is extremely friendly and a delicious stop when you want to enjoy a great meal.

Really great filipino food. Huge menu including many of the classic filipino dishes. Will definitely return. Just like the best restaurants in the Philippines.

Authentic, delicious, Filipino food with great service. My family enjoyed every bit of it. Their Kare Kare is the best I've ever tasted and the place is clean and tidy unlike most Filipino-American restaurants.

The best Phillipino food around. My wife is pinoy and loves LA Parrilla de Manila the best. I enjoy the food as well. Highly recommended. Go if you want authentic Phillipino cuisine.