L.A. Rose Cafe

LA Rose Café delivers an unforgettable experience with its authentic Filipino cuisine and outstanding service. Every dish bursts with traditional flavor, prepared with care and passion that reflects the rich culinary heritage of the Philippines. The staff is warm, attentive, and truly makes you feel like family. Whether you’re a first-timer or a long-time lover of Filipino food, this hidden gem is a must-visit. Highly recommended!

This is by far the best Filipino restaurant I’ve tried outside the Philippines. If youre craving authentic Filipino food in Los Angeles, L.A. Rose is the place to go. The food is absolutely delicious, the service is excellent, and the ambiance is classy and welcoming, definitely a 10/10 for me. Their pork belly lechon never disappoints: perfectly crispy on the outside, tender and juicy on the inside. And don’t miss their halo-halo. It's a must-try! The ingredients are authentically Filipino, and their ube halaya tastes just like my grandma’s halaya back home. They’ve even catered major events like the Grammys, which makes it even more exciting to see Filipino cuisine represented this well outside of the Philippines.❤️🥰

This is my favorite Filipino restaurant in LA. I always bring my friends and family here for good traditional food. The staff and Lemy (the owner) are so nice and accommodating. The interior is quite cozy and nostalgic, almost like your Filipino grandma's house. Hot tip: Don't park in the parking lot behind! They will tow your car as it's not part of the restaurant. Just park on the street. You really can't go wrong with any of their mains. You can't miss the dish cebuchon with their homemade sauce (better than mang tomas) and the sisg. The skin is so crispy, yet the meat is very tender and moist. We also get the dinuguan (will convert even foreigners as long as you don't mention the main ingredient lol), pinakbet, palabok, tocino, and homemade longganisa They do boodle fights here, I've never personally tried it, but I've seen other people do it. Definitely lots of food. Their desserts are good too, but they have big portions, and they are heavy on sugar. They've been around since 1982, so they are doing something right. My only wish is that they still had live piano music on the weekends.

I sent my friend in LA some halo-halo and pancit palabok so she could try Filipino food. She loved it! especially the pancit palabok! I also wanted her to try the empanada, but it was out of stock when I ordered, so maybe next time. It must be really good! Thank you for helping bring Filipino cuisine across the globe, so people can experience the taste of our culture.

Yummy yummy yummy. 😋 love the food here. I always take my visitors here and taste the best filipino food in LA.

This place is awesome. I had the Lechon - small because I’m trying to watch my already Lechon looking figure. Garlic rice with two eggs and I got the flan along with a mango shake. I wanted the bistek but there was no way I could have finished it all. The was the first of two Filipino restaurants I was able to nosh on in LA. Masarap, yo.

Nice family dining restaurant. This is my first time Filipino restaurant. Food was amazing but maybe short staff on that day? By the time we were served it’s already one hour. It was all good, we enjoyed special drink and had good gathering. I was so impressed how crispy fish meal was. Excellent food and enjoyed dessert. Halo Halo 😂 you gotta eat quick because those melt fast.

Wonderful filipino food, warm atmosphere, and pleasant staff. The wife and I shared a chicken inasal plate and palabok noodles. The chicken was perfectly cooked, and the sauce savory. It came with slightly charred stir-fried vegetables - yum - and rice. The palabok was also spot on and came with a few grilled shrimps. Portions were generous.

True hole in the wall! It doesn't look like much from the outside, but once you step inside you do get transported to a different cozy traditional yet modern feel. We were in the area and the husband was craving Filipino food. I've also always wanted to try crispy pata. LA Rose Cafe was the closest that popped up and we decided to just try it out and uhm!! Wow. This is real homestyle cooking with the flair. Everything was so good but of course the star of the show was the crispy pata. Tender juicy meat inside, yet crispy flaky light skin! They have all the table sauces with vinegar of course, and a special hot sauce it tasted like. Loved them all. The sizzling sisig was also one of the better that we've had. Flavors were balanced, not too fatty, retained its textures! Wish we could have ordered more to try but it was just the two of us. I'd really like to bring my dad up here so he can try the crispy pata.

This is my first time trying authentic Filipino food and I loved it! My friend and I got seated right away, service was fantastic. We stayed back for a while to catch up after paying and we weren't rushed to leave. Street parking only. There are a lot in the neighborhood. If you're lucky, you might catch someone leaving and you can get a spot just right outside the restaurant. Starting off with drinks both the calamansi juice and mango juice were great. The taste of the mango juice reminded me of Langers. The dinuguan was surprisingly my favorite. It's so hearty and pairs so well with rice. The empanadas were alright, it was a bit dry. However, the honey mustard sauce that comes with it is soo good! It definitely elevates the experience and adds that tangy flavor to each bite. We needed veggies too so we ordered the lumpiang sariwa. It was alright, I wan't a fan of it. Pinangat was amazing too. It's with a mix of flavors from salty savory, umami, and sour.

LA Rose Cafe is definitely an experience - considering it opened in 1982, it really feels like taking a time capsule into the past. Walking in, it looks almost as if it was formerly someone's house - or maybe an antique shop - that's been converted into a restaurant. There are multiple non-functional doors, what looks like an antique piano in the dining area, various antique - and most interestingly, the bathroom (watch your step going in/out!) has a non functional shower inside. My friend had been wanting to try kamayan - a Filipino communal meal - for over a year, and LA Rose Cafe offers a great selection for pretty great value (as of now, it's 55 dollars per person)! The only catch: you need to come with at least 6 people, and you eat with your hands. No, kamayan is technically not all you can eat - the server puts all the food on the banana leaves at the start of the meal, and then you just go at it. That being said, it might as well be all you can eat, because the portions per person were insane - by the time we finished eating, our table was still completely filled with food. This meant that we were able to get to-go boxes, and pretty much everyone took home 1-2 boxes worth of food home. I normally like to break down things item by item in my reviews, but the sheer quantity of food (many which I'm not entirely familiar with) makes that a bit too daunting of a task. That being said, my favorites were the perfectly caramelized barbecue pork, the crispy lechon, the juicy barbecue chicken, the tender grilled vegetables, and strangely... the mango slices - firm yet sweet. That being said, there were a few misses: the fried fish was pretty dry, the dried fish was really salty, and the grilled shrimp had amazing flavor and was juicy inside the shell, but the meat itself was dry. That being said, given the quantity of the food and that everything is being served and prepared at once, it's not too surprising that not everything is going to be as good as if it were prepared fresh as an individual entrée. Overall, though not perfect, the food was overall pretty good. Overall, doing kamayan at LA Rose Cafe is definitely a unique experience that will definitely impress (if nothing for the sheer quantity and spread of food) and I would recommend people give it a try, even if just for the novelty of it.

Food here is good! Abundant. Not salty or fatty. Crispy pata was just right and pairs well with their dipping sauce. Waiter is very pleasant even though he was just by himself. Service was good. Cozy ambiance especially if seated in the back. Parking can be a hassle. Just a heads up. Give them a try

Haven't been to a Filipino restaurant with friends in a whilee but after this visit would definitely take friends and family here! We ordered the pork sisig and sweet & spicy longanisa and with each entree you have your choice of rice and egg, garden salad, or mixed veggie. Notable was that each table had spiced vinegar as they should. I ordered the sago gulaman which is a drink with tapioca balls, gelatin, and a sweet syrup, and my friend got the Juan de la Cruz which was like a Filipino Arnold Palmer made with calamansi instead of lemonade. Both really good and would order everything again! We both felt it was a very hole in the wall place with a good dessert menu that we shall try next time!!

It's a charming spot in Hollywood, perfect for a casual meal with a Filipino twist. Came here with my family and ordered the classic filipino dishes. We got the Oxtail Kare Kare, Sisig, BBQ, Oxtail Soup, Lumpia (Fried and Fresh), and their Buchon. We had a great meal with leftovers. The atmosphere is cozy and laid-back, making it great for catching up with friends or enjoying a quiet meal. The staff is warm and welcoming. Parking can be a bit tricky but the food and experience makes it worth it.

If you want authentic Filipino food without any fusion at all come to this place. The food is delicious and well presented. The owner and staff are really hospitable and friendly. Highly recommend this restaurant especially for those who wanna try a bona fide Filipino cuisine.

Amazing! Decided to try LA Rose Cafe after flying in from SF to visit a friend. Literally 5/5,, i got the Pancit Palabok- it has a delicious smokiness and the flavors tasted both indulgent and comforting. The shrimp was cooked perfectly and green onions helped balance the dish's heaviness. Definitely not an every-day dish as it's a bit heavy, but tasted so delicious and if I lived in the area I'd come back for this dish (and others) weekly. friend got the 1/4 lb Buchon combo (with garlic rice and stir fried veggies), it was also really good and well-flavored! The buchon had a good texture and crispiness, and the combination of veggies, buchon, and garlic rice all in one bite was soo satisfying. Ambience: Miss Universe was on TV at the other side of the restaurant and there was a large birthday party table next to us; it wasn't too loud (my friend and I were able hear each other clearly) AND I was so content hearing all the joy that was filling the space ! Overall a very cozy place. Our waiter was very pleasant and informative as well. We had wanted to get the HaloHalo but were too full and even took some leftovers home from both dishes. On my food list for the next time I'm back in LA ! HIGHLY RECOMMEND :D

Food 5/5: the best filipino food so far in LA! The meat was all very tender and had charcoal scent, I loved it. Service 5/5 Ambiance 4/5: looks like a house was renovated to this restaurant Will be back again!

Food tasted great. Service was insanely bad. Food took almost an hour to prepare. Servers ignored us and took ages to even give us the bill. I wish I could say they were busy or understaffed. It just seemed like no one cared about anything. Whoever owns this place hire new people because your employees are sabotaging this place.

I've been eager to come back since my last visit and this time, we brought friends! It was our friends' first time eating Filipino food so we decided to order a few different items and share, and we made the right choice. We were so full we all took home leftovers!

We had the best authentic Filipino cuisine tonight. Especially the Daing and the Dinuguan made by the wonderful chefs. The owner Rai and his staff were very accommodating. I highly recommend this place.

Made a reservation for 7 on a Saturday evening. We got there a bit early and they sat us right away since it wasn't that crowded. Food took a while to come out but it was all pretty tasty. Was it the best? No. But it didn't fulfill our craving for authentic Filipino food. My favorite was the oxtail kare kare. The eggplant was deliciously made. Lots of chopped up tender oxtail as well. Service was great and we left satisfied with leftovers for the next day. Very mom and pop vibe. Parking took about 20 minutes to find. We circled around and around until someone had left. It's mainly residential with some apartments so get there early to find street parking.

Recommend by many Filipino friends, I tried it finally for the first time and I was blown away. Everything was better than my expectations. Food was authentic, easy to like. Environment is cute and also relaxed. Strongly recommend. Will definitely come back!

Went there on a weekend night just craving for one thing- their famous halo halo. No wait we got a table for two since it's the holiday the restaurant is deck out with glittery displays. When you enter a cozy vibe of warmth and hospitality awaits. The dessert came quick in a huge oval shape bowl and it's loaded with all the yummy goodness like beans, kaong, nata de coco, jelly, pinipig, coconut, ube ice cream & cherry on top. First time here but did not disappoint will be back next time to try other delicious dishes on the menu.

Been here multiples times. Before it's always busy but now I notice it's not busy and not crowded. I used to like this place but the price I getting more expensive and not reasonable anymore to come. In understand everything now is inflation. Sisig plate is not a lot and burnt. It's spicy and doesn't taste sisig at all. Very disappointed because this is my husband favorite food. Tapa plate is really good, highly recommend getting it for breakfast. However, I asked for scrambled egg but they gave me sunny side up. Lumpia sariwa was good, really like the sauce. They should've put more peanuts. Service was okay. The ambiance is really nice feels like authentic Filipino restaurant inside. Parking is horrible.

Went here on a Monday evening at 7:30 pm. It was not packed. Edmar, our server, greeted us and seated us quickly. He was attentive and helped us with questions we had about the menu. Service was quick. The interior and the decors were very cute. The lighting and nice background music were so homey and relaxing. Cantaloupe melon juice and Maria Clara (calamansi, honey iced tea with maraschino cherry) tasted as if they were watered down. Zubuchon was very crispy and flavorful. It was great. Pancit palabok was alright. Sisig that came with 2 eggs that were cooked according to your preference was good. Even if my rating is 4/5 for the overall experience, I would still come back to this place.

This is my first time eating Filipino food! Filipino food has its own characteristics! It feels like a fusion of the flavors of many countries' dishes! Super recommended Sisig This is pork belly, which is finely chopped pork belly and spread on the iron plate, and there are two eggs! This is super fragrant! It's a bit like the meaning of iron plate minced pork belly, which is my favorite dish! Empanada【 This is a bit like the crispy meat buns in China! There are chicken and pork, I ordered half pork and half chicken. He will also serve you with a sauce that tastes like curry. Delicious! The crispy skin is very fragrant! It's full of meat! Taro smoothie This is super delicious! It's milky and fragrant! I only ordered one cup, and he gave me two cups! He said he was afraid that I wouldn't have enough to drink! So nice! Fresh coconut water Garlic Rice (garlic rice) This rice is very fragrant! You must eat it! I ordered 4 bowls! A big plate was served! Actually, 2 bowls would be enough! We ordered a lot of dishes! Oxtail Soup The soup is delicious! It tastes great! Very refreshing! There are a lot of vegetables in it! There are also a lot of oxtails! We all drank it! Halo- Halo Ice cream boat! A huge portion! Very delicious! But the four of us couldn't finish it, haha, because it was really too big! Other recommendations Roasted pork It's a bit like the roasted pork in China, crispy! Very fragrant! The skin is especially crispy! I like it! Daing grilled milk fish This one is also very fragrant and has a special Filipino flavor! Ginataan Na Gulay Various vegetables in coconut milk, I have never tried this way of eating before! The taste is very surprising! Sweet, salty! Spicy, recommended for friends who like coconut milk! Friends who want to try new flavors can try this Filipino dish! My Filipino classmate highly recommended it to me! He said he would go there every time he missed home!

If I can give more than 5 stars, I would!! Not only is LA Rose's food exceptional & authentic but their customer service embodies true Filipino hospitality (lumpia, sisig, lechon, and sinigang are MUSTS!!) My friend reserved for a big party for his birthday dinner & despite the slight miscount in people, they willingly kept adding more chairs/tables & adding more food to the orders with constant smiles on their faces like they truly like their jobs. Most importantly, they allowed us to stay a whole HOUR passed their closing time, even if we were the only people there - still very accommodating!! For all the staff that worked there on Saturday, 1/12, we appreciate you & thanks for making our experience a good night!

Food is usually good here but they forgot two orders (Bistek and Maria Clara) and didn't stop to ask if everything is good. Waiting patiently for over 30 mins before saying anything trying to understand if they were short staffed. Did not want to rate them this low but had to this time. It is going on 40+ min haven't gotten my food. Oh nvm here it is finally. Salamat din I can finally eat.

This is a cozy place with vintage furniture and friendly staff that serves up traditional homemade style Filipino food with emphasis on simplicity and presentation. Lumpia Shanghai (10pc $12.99): garlic & onions marry the ground pork, but the rolls are tiny for the price. 4/5 stars for flavors. Pancit Palabok: smack garlic sauce with large tender shrimps and soft but chewy noodles, 4/5 stars. 1/4 lb Buchon is tender with a crispy chip-like top skin. Garlic rice is fluffy with hefty garlic flavors, 5/5 stars overall! Oxtail Kare-Kare: mildly flavored, but creamy and PLENTY of meat & veggies underneath, 4/5 stars overall. Go here for chill vibes and comfort food!

came here with a filipino friend because i really wanted to try filipino food in LA. overall pretty good, i think i would come back for the sisig. but my friend said there were better places around LA. food: - sisig: delicious! my favorite thing. my eyes opened wide with the first bite. the pork is salty, oily, and flavorful. the amount of oil stresses me out a bit to be honest, but that's probably want makes it delicious... i just dab the meat on a napkin most of the time to get excess oil off haha - chicken inasal: alright. i think if i only had this i would be okay with it, but it was just completely overshadowed by the sisig, which made me not want to eat too much of it - halo halo: it's super big, way too much for two people. but yummy! there is so much stuff, you can definitely find a few things that you will like in there. we probably wasted more than half of it.. i wish there were a smaller serving size. - garlic rice: don't have too much to say about it, but it went well with everything else. service was a bit slow but was fine. i came in for a late lunch and was seated right away.

The food was absolutely delicious but the service was pretty rough. It was incredibly slow for only 10 people (3 total tables including us) being served in the restaurant at that time. We waited over 40 minutes for our food and they got the order wrong. However, they were able to take the extra plate they brought out back. Then they almost tried to charge us for it but we noticed and they quickly fixed it. Besides that, the halo halo was huge. It was good to share between the 4 of us. They were also generally kind, just seemed distracted and disinterested in us. Perhaps because they were busy focusing on the reservation tables for later that night.

I've had LA Rose Cafe on my bookmarks for quite some time, and finally got a chance to visit! As a Filipina who grew up eating my mom and dad's cooking, I'd say Filipino food is one of the things I critique the hardest, because my memories and experiences of the foods are are so ingrained. That being said, the foods at LA Rose are true to the versions I've had with the stand out being the Cebuchon, which was the best I've had so far. The skin was crunchy, but the meat was fork tender and flavorful. It was a fatty delight, bite after bite that had you feeling this is good in a too good kinda way. The palabok was also great, made more like pancit malabon (dry) than regular palabok (wet). While it isn't fair to compare it to my mom's, I still think this is good and better than most which says something because a lot of places that I've been to don't get this dish quite right. Sans rival was also delicious, with a nice buttery cashew flavor. The items that were just ok, were the lumpia Shanghai which has too many carrots, the Juan Carlos which lacked calamari flavor and the empanada which was just alright in filling and crust. Service was slow but very friendly and kind. The restaurant was also cutely decorated. It embodied many living rooms and houses I've dined in as a kid which I thought was really neat. The bathroom could use some updating. If you're looking for good Filipino food, give LA Rose Cafe a try!

everything we had was delicious and the service was great! the buchon was really good, and the halo halo is huge!!

Finally got to try LA Rose Cafe and was not disappointed! We had a big feast: lumpia Shanghai, chicken empanadas (my favorite), beef mechado, shrimp Sinigang, pancit and small Buchon. We loved their house made sauces, including their own 'Mang Tomas' sauce. Everything was delicious. The restaurant itself feels cozy, loved all the wooden, Asian accents throughout. We came for an early Monday night dinner and service was quick. No parking lot but there were metered spots in front.

This place is really quaint and nice. Little store front entrance is so unassuming but when you walk in, it's a different world! The service was quick and pleasant as well as attentive. The food definitely has a homemade taste and quality. If you get a chance to stop in, you should!

Before tonight, the last time we were here was over two decades ago. We ordered Sisig, Kare-Kare, Dinuguan, Fresh Lumpia, Fried Rice and Bread Pudding. More than enough for three to five people. All were good. Place is clean and service was attentive considering that there were two big groups dining at the same time. Just have to be lucky or patient looking for parking. Worth going back to.

Food is authentically Filipino; sooooo good! Even their latte was delicious. Pam, the server, was friendly, polite, and attentive. We'll definitely return to this place! 10 out 10!!!

It is a strange feeling to be both extremely excited to share about this place, yet also have reservations about if I can do it justice through my writing. I kept thinking of this place because a Filipino buddy of mine had sung high praises about it (and that's rare since many tend to be highly critical when it comes to Filipino cuisine). The stars aligned and I was able to journey here with a Filipina foodie guide. If I could sum up my experience in a single word, it would be "life-changing." As a rookie entering into the world of Filipino cuisine, I have to say they set a very high bar. Interior: The layout of La Rose Cafe is quite interesting. You enter through a tiny, cozy cafe which barely houses a single table next to the glass display of cakes, ensaymadas, etc. Through a doorway on the right, you enter the restaurant itself, which is first a hallway with tables lined up on both sides. It leads to a wider dining area that holds about half a dozen tables along with a piano, fireplace, etc. I love the styling of this place; you really feel like you're dining at an auntie's house with its ornate porcelain plates hung on the wall, frilly curtain covers, and so on. It's vibrant, intimate, and homey all at once. Food: 1) CHICKEN EMPANADA (3/5): We started off with their chicken empanada ($3). While it tasted good, I have to admit this was just okay (I found it to be a little bit on the dry, dense side). 2) LUMPIA (4/5): A classic item, their lumpia ($8). The filling is the standard mix of minced pork and veggies, but I really liked the flaky, lightly crispy, fried wonton skin on it. 3) MARIA CLARA (3.5/5): To wash things down, I went with their Maria Clara ($7). It's a mix of iced tea, calamansi, honey, and maraschino cherries. It's like a Shirley Temple, though, I would have liked a little more of that lovely, citrusy bite of the calamansi to come through. 4) PANCIT PALABOK (4.5/5): First entree was Pancit Palabok ($17 for regular size). My friend loved that their version is more of the dry style that she grew up with. This is a noodle dish topped with boiled eggs, garlic, scallions, shrimp, pork, and chicharon (crispy pork). To me, it's like breakfast pasta, and I am all for it. 5) BUCHON (5/5): The rock star of the meal is their Buchon (Cebu style Lechon) - 1/2 lb for $17! It's a culinary masterpiece that they created a perfectly delicate, crispy pork skin on top with the juiciest, most tender, richly flavorful pork belly underneath. Already amazing on its own, but you elevate it into another realm by dipping it into their homemade liver sauce. Trust me, I get some of you might have reservations when you hear that (I am not a fan of liver usually because of its metallic taste). Thus, it was such a shock that this sauce has none of that, but instead it is an ADDICTIVELY sweet, tangy sauce that had me wanting to pour it all over all my foods. I still salivate at the memory of their lechon. Also, it goes without saying that you have to upgrade to garlic rice. Their garlic rice has the right amount of garlic bite infused in it. 6) SAN RIVAL CAKE (5/5): To round out this decadent meal, we also got a slice of their Sans Rival cake ($8). It's so, so sinfully delicious. It's an ultra buttery cake with dense layers of meringue, nuts, and cake. It's overkill with yummyness. Do yourself a favor and check this place out ASAP!

LA Rose Cafe has a pleasant atmosphere and delicious, fresh, flavorful food. I would definitely visit again.

This is a charming neighborhood spot that every neighborhood wishes they had. This was my first time trying Filipino food and I'm so here for the cultural experience. The staff were so kind, just genuine good-hearted people. They explained the menu to me patiently, even when I had strange questions lol. I tried the "pork tocino". I didn't know it would be sweet. But it was good. If I had any changes I would say I wish it came with veggies and egg standard. You have to pick one or the other and I picked the egg then realized it really could have used some veggies. I liked my calamansi drink. It was so refreshing and you get free refills! I can't wait to come again and try some desserts. Yum!

Nice family dining restaurant. This is my first time Filipino restaurant. Food was amazing but maybe short staff on that day? By the time we were served it's already one hour. It was all good, we enjoyed special drink and had good gathering. I was so impressed how crispy fish meal was. Excellent food and enjoyed dessert. Halo Halo you gotta eat quick because those melt fast.

Delicious food, cozy ambiance, friendly staff. We stopped by on a Sunday afternoon for lunch and we were seated within 10 mns. The whole place feels cozy and welcoming. The food was tasty, the five of us ordered ginataang gulay, lumpia, and crispy pata and had plenty of leftovers. I would definitely come back again. Downside is you have to find street parking

If you want authentic tasting Filipino food at reasonable price, this is the place to go. Our food was served quickly. We had the daing na bangus (fried marinated milkfish), miki bihon ( noodles), chicken nasal and vegetables cooked in coconut milk. Serving was plentiful and everything was delicious. The server was very attentive and friendly. The place has a cozy and homey feeling. Definitely worth going back.

Great ambience very comfortable. The service was good and the food came out in a timely manner. Would recommend coming here The Buchon and liver sauce was delicious The Logganisa was grilled which gave it a char taste delicious The Jeprox was crispy and delicious

Quintessential Filipino food that's a notch up the common Filipino restaurant fare...in Los Angeles Service is above par... Place is kept spotless.... Authentic recipes and fresh ingredients... You can tell that they truly put the effort into their process...what a treat! We start with some Calamansit ... mine has Mascerino Cherry juice in it...tasted almost like fruit punch... genius touch.... The Sinigang broth is probably the best I've ever had... The Lumpiang is like a fresh Vietnamese spring roll but on steroids... it's just ONE!!! Buchón and dipping sauce can be cut with a spoon but soooo deceitfully crispy on the outside... we got the 1/4 pound order... small but filling for two Halo Halo ... hell no!!! Please no more ... I'm gonna blow!!! But we finished it ... not proud of it but hey... it tasted so fresh and not too sweet... just like I like it... Then cakes to go... Spent around $70 for dinner and $15 for the to go cakes... so prices were very reasonable... considering the quality of service and quality of ingredients.... We will definitely be back to try a slew of other dishes done the right way... With lots of love... LA Rose Cafe ... you complete me... It's all Roses here...

Ordered empanadas, egg rolls, BBQ pork sticks, oxtail kare kare, chicken and pork adobo, buchon, fried milk fish. The egg rolls and BBQ sticks were my favorite but everyone stared at each other and laughed when the egg rolls were brought out. We didn't know they would be so small. The pork sticks were on the smaller side as well but comparatively they looked normal plus we were just glad they tasted so good. I didn't enjoy the empanadas but the texture of the dough was great and it was cooked well. I was surprised at how sweet they were I definitely didn't expect that with the filling being savory. I really enjoyed the buchon. The crisp was perfect, cooked wonderfully. Went great with the hot sauce and vinegar at the table. Milk fish was also cooked well really,grateful for not having to pick through bones. I've never had any kind of adobo so the only thing I'll say is that I didn't know it would be sweet, it was fine??? Now this is the part that hurts. I worked at a restaurant that briefly had A Filipino chef/menu and it was the first time I'd ever had kare kare. It was one of the best things I've ever eaten, so I insisted that we had to order it REPEATEDLY because I wanted my family to try it. Man was I embarrassed. The flavor left a lot to be desired, incredibly under seasoned. The meat to bone ratio was insane. I dug around to find a good chunk and when I finally did I bit into it and it turned out to be 90% bone. The variety of bone sizes were impressive though from huge chunks to Inconspicuous specks. I don't understand why it's served with so much of it. Over all I'd the things that were good were so good that I'd come back to get them again but given that they only have street parking I'd say I don't think its worth the hassle

The food and staff from L.A. Rose Café are absolutely amazing. I contacted them to cater our event at an art gallery for 75 guests, not including the artists or our own team of workers. Lem was very helpful in creating a menu that would suit both the venue and the guests we were expecting. In the end, about 100 guests showed up but we had enough food for everyone! I cannot thank the servers, the cooks, and Lem enough for their wonderful food and catering job. The calamansi juice with honey was a hit and the lumpia was amazing with the teriyaki pineapple sauce. If you're in need for some Filipino food at your next event, you can't go wrong with L.A. Rose Café!

crack, would do again, server was a nice man. kind eyes 100/10 a gentle spirit. i could eat three to sixty of those ube rolls. if i had unlimited access i wouldn't stop eating them. i would be stuck there in an ube trance

One thing I was the most excited about moving to LA was the various/endless Filipino food options I was about to have. Filipino restaurants unfortunately didn't do too well in Dallas, they were either all too far or the ones I did go to, ended up closing down. As soon as you walk into L.A. Rose Cafe, you'll be reminded of walking into your Tita's house. It almost didn't feel like a restaurant at first, with most of the tables being in the middle part of the building and a few big tables for larger parties towards the back of the building. By the entrance is a display of Filipino desserts/pastries and the check-out counter/kitchen. The restaurant was filled with bright sunshine as it had large windows, it was pretty toasty in there which gave me the feeling of being the Philippines even more. We ordered lumpiang, sisig plate (combo), buchon combo, and the longanisa combo. Combo comes with some veggies, your choice of rice (we all chose garlic fried rice coz garlic fried rice is OP), and 2 eggs cooked your way (we all chose over medium). Food did take a little bit longer to come out, but every dish was cooked to perfection. Our favs were their lumpia and sisig plate, both so flavorful and I could have finished that entire thing of lumpia myself. I enjoyed the buchon a lot too, but just a liiittle bit too crunchy (dry?) for my liking - I'd still get it next time tho. I wish we had left space in our stomach for desserts :') but it's all good since we'll be back. My fav Filipino dish is kare kare so I'm excited to try that next time too. Service was a bit slow but it seemed like there were only 2 people running the place. Just expect to stay here a bit longer! Street parking available, do NOT park in the parking lot behind the restaurant!

Delicious Filipino food! Also they have one free refill for the Juan De La Cruz which I thought was a great deal. Also a very nice place to get some work done (they have free wifi)! The service was incredibly kind and accommodating. Overall it gave a home-y comfortable vibe and I will definitely be back!

Empanada with honey mustard sauce and an Ube cake slice. The tangy sweet sauce with the flavorful empanada was pretty good. The cake wasn't too sweet and was moist as well. Great service. The interior was clean and nice. On weekends there is a pianist as well.

The restaurant was cozy with the furniture placement at the right places. Many items( the environment) are pleasing to the eye especially the food. The menu takes traditional Filipino dishes and makes them their own versions. There are so many choices on the menu and I would come back again and again to try different dishes.

Buchon and garlic fried rice is bomb!!! 2 eggs was a nice touch too! Service a little slow.

LA Rose Café is a nice corner restaurant that serve traditional Filipino cuisine. They have been serving the community for at least 35 years. I have been here once or twice many years ago and now trying it again. Interior design and dine-in seats were appealing to the eyes. I ordered a Milk Fish-Daing garlic rice meal with Calamansi juice. Food was very fresh, warm and flavorful. Similarly, cold drink was refreshing and perfectly sweetened. Prices were high but matched the quality. Service was mildly on point. Atmosphere was relaxing. Staff were cordial and professional. One thing that annoyed my was that one pesky fly hovering my table. Lol. Okay let's not deviate and get back to this review. I like supporting mom and pop business. Overall, I enjoyed my experience and food/drink. I recommend this restaurant.

Most delicious Pilipinx food in LA, hands down! Love how LA Rose has been an LA staple and hub and guiding star beacon of delicious goodness and community ever since 45+ years ago. This is how you know LA Rose is the beating heart and roots of FilAm food in LA. Love the welcoming, like family, staff who greet you here and are sick to serve and support you and make you feel like home. Appreciate all the warming decors showing pride for FilAm culture. My chicken longanisa w veggies and warm rice was absolutely delicious. Adobo chicken is the best as well. Halo halo dessert with Ube coconut icecream, shaved ice, flan, and more goodies mixed in is a MUST. Maraming Salamat, Many Thanks, LA Rose. Will return again and again with all of our barkada family friends communities. We love you forever!

The delicious freshly prepared dishes spoke volumes of the restaurant's 40 years history! I've eaten lots of Filipino foods in the LA area and I am partial to traditionally prepared dishes and LA Rose Cafe is top notch!! The Sisig is the best since my travels in the Philippines. Love the whimsical restaurant decor with the grand piano! Wonderful service!

Best Filipino restaurant I've been to! It was the closest thing to my grandmother's cooking!