Phil C
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With so many options for Filipino food in the Cerritos/Artesia/Norwalk area, it's tough to decide where to go. I've enjoyed the food in many establishments, and Gerry's is up there if you crave Filipino food and want a lively vibe. As a Filipino, I'm fortunate to have family members who cook well, but sometimes, relaxing at a good restaurant and enjoying yourself is needed.
Our most recent visit was for lunch, celebrating a family event. Since we had a large party and no reservations, we added our group to the electronic waitlist upon arrival. Surprisingly, we only waited 15-20 minutes for our table to be ready.
FOOD:
The food at Gerry's is average to good. They offer many of the classic Filipino dishes and drinks. It's best to come with a group to share multiple dishes family style. A few of our recent favorites at Gerry's are the lumpia, crispy pata, beef kare-kare, sizzling pork sisig, inahaw na pusit (grilled squid), garlic rice, grilled tuna collar, and salmon sinagang. I could be nitpicky about a few dishes, but it was all satisfying.
We didn't get dessert this time since everyone was stuffed from the entrées, but I recommend the Halo Halo. Next time, I won't pass it up.
VIBE/SERVICE:
The dining area is spacious and has plenty of tables and bar areas, but the noise level can be moderate to high. The vibe is generally chill, and live music entertainment is performed on Friday and Saturday evenings. Check their Facebook for event calendars. The website has a limited amount of information at this time.
Our server and the staff were good. We received most of our orders promptly, and they were attentive throughout the meal. It's incredible how fast the staff moves around the restaurant.