Reviews for Max's Restaurant, Cuisine of the Philippines, San Diego in San Diego, CA

Worth the wait, chicken is always great?. Don?t forget the banana ketchup! Kare Kare was delicious and a nice portioned size. ... Thank you! ?????????????????????????????????? Read more

As a filipino this was disappointing. How can you serve adobo without white rice. Knowing filipino cuisine is competetive you... would think they would come with rice. Way too overpriced, just stick to your mom or dads adobo. Dont come here. I do notrecommend. Id rather go to the one next to the one at rite aid. I paid $19 for bad quality chicken with no rice. Unacceptable Read more

Went there to get Halo-Halo. I checked the menu online before going. The price was $8:00 but when I went inside to order they... said it was $9:00. They would not honor the online menu price, therefore since I was already there I ordered anyway. The pricecame out to be $9.70, so I gave the clerk a ten, but the clerk didn't have any change in the register to give me .30 cents back.She asked if it was ok. I said WOW, ok, since I already drove there and it was for someone else. By the way I checked the onlinemenu before writing this review and there is no price posted now on the Halo-Halo. Read more

A staple food in the Philippines which is why I brought my boss and co worker. The Chicken taste is as expected but the service... is not exactly to be desired. No one goes around to check all tables to see if anyone needs anything. Twice I have to find staffto ask for water and to order food. Service needs improvement especially if you have non filipinos as diners. Showcase thefilipino service. Read more

Expensive filipino food. We ordered crab fried rice, kare-kare, lechon and half of the Max chicken. Crab rice is too fishy... tasting for me not what I expected. The lechon is very oily and not crispy. Kare-kare is basic and had better in other places.The only thing that deserve 3 stars was the chicken. If you want super crispy chicken this is the place. The other food choicesare basic. We paid 75+ tip for 2 people. Read more

There were only 2 servers available when we went. They also alternately cleaned the table, swept the floor, hand over online... orders to the customers, cashier job, & usher people in. Two people doing a job of 10 people, I think they?re amazing! Today isSunday 6/27/21, so whoever those 2 are, you guys did great. Wish I asked for their names, they were too busy and move fast! Foodwas good, wait was long, but they?re probably short of staff. Read more

It?s been a long time since I have been to a Max Restaurant & learned that there is a new restaurant near home. I took my... daughter for lunch since she has never been. I read the reviews about the long wait and slow service. We were seated rightaway; however, the service was slow because there was only one person who was the ?host?, server, and bus person. There was abig group that was already there and several tables filled. I felt sorry for the young worker since she was friendly and didher best to multi-task. The crispy pata, fried chicken, and garlic rice were very fresh and delicious. I hope that theowner(s) will take this and other people?s feedback on the service seriously & hire more people. Read more

Max?s is the spot for great Filipino Cuisine! The staff are friendly and professional. The food is great. So whether you live... here or are visiting next time your in Mira Mesa California Max?s Restaurant is a great place to dine. Even during a pandemicthey are very accommodating. Highly recommend this restaurant. Read more