Max's Restaurant Houston, Cuisine of the Philippines

We had a great dining experience at Max's! We ordered fresh lumpia, kare-kare, garlic rice, fried bangus, barbecue, and halo-halo — and everything tasted delicious. The food was freshly cooked and flavorful. The place is clean and has a relaxing atmosphere, perfect for enjoying a meal with family or friends. The staff were also very friendly and accommodating. We’ll definitely be back again!

Filipino food at its finest. Home of Philippine fried chicken. Sarap to the bones. Favorite garlic fried rice and dating na bangus. Karlo the sales associate always makes our to go and dining experience the best. He is very accommodating and helpful. Today we ordered pansit mix a little salty to our taste. Half Fried chicken is perfectly cooked. Dating na bangus to go.

Cancel my waiting Lists because of the reasons: Long time waiting hours Servers and staff are not friendly at all! And unaccomodating, especially Filipino culture has that value instill amongst us! Not hospitable and uncorteous staff, Waiting at the lobby for hours even if there’s a lot of empty table. picture below When I go to restaurants I want my time be valued as well! No staff, to apologize for the long weight, not even be offers to sit or give waters to drink. Really disappointed

I remember 3 months ago when we visited this branch and ate, the food is great although the crew are not that good, we understand because it’s almost closing time, they’re tired. But now, I don’t think so, we visited early afternoon, our server, didn’t even say hello. My gosh, my auntie was asking nicely, but she’s not talking. Anyway, the food is the worst!!!!!! The vegetables are still raw, the meat in Bulalo looks old, it’s hard to chew. The palabok, I can’t believe it. Foods are so expensive and not worth it!!!!!!!!! Our bill $80+ for the bulalo, rice, palabok, pakbet and chicken. Not worth it, will never go back here, very disappointed.

I tried a little bit from several dishes and the lechon was hands down my favorite thing they had. The pork was so full of flavor that I finally understood what it's like to be taken to flavortown and I will be going back there, especially with that sauce. Truly decadent. The crispy skin was also 👌🏻. Everything else was good to pretty good, really no complaints! I doubt you could go wrong with any of the menu items if my selection is anything to go off of. The waitress we had was also very kind and patient with us.

We thank Nancy for an excellent experience! The food tasted so good. The service was very courteous quick and accurate. The atmosphere was warm and Filipino style. They have a live band on Saturday nights with Karaoke.

Our visit to Max's Restaurant brought back many cherished childhood memories. My father often treated us to meals there for special occasions. Today, we enjoyed their famous fried chicken, lumpia Shanghai, chicharon bulaklak, calamares, pork barbecue, palabok, garlic rice, and for dessert, halo-halo and buko pandan. The food was all delicious, except the fresh lumpia; its sauce was bland and the vegetables were wilted. Our server, Carlo, provided exceptional service. We hope to return soon.

Had lunch with my sons after playing a round of golf. Golf was lots of fun. We decided to eat some Filipino food. And the Max’s food was good and tasty. It was our first time trying Max’s. And will definitely go back when we’re in the area. We ordered lots of food for three😋

My classmates invited me to a luncheon with the girls today at this restaurant. I didn't know this Philippino restaurant existed till now. So first impressions are the most important part when it comes to posting a review. When I walked in the place was clean, cozy and bright. There was a few Filipino decorations on the wall but for the most part the restaurant was inviting because of the cozy neutral and bright yellow color theme they chose for the decor. Our server was the bomb!! He was very patient and even took our picture. You'll see it below with the food we ordered The menu was simple and very authentic items were on it. We ordered Max's famous fried chicken ( whole) chicken skin is super crispy but so tender, tasty and juicy on the inside, kare kare (peanut butter curry beef stew), lechon ( crispy pork w/ skin) pancit bihon and some vegetarian chop suey. Everything was cooked authentic and tasted great! I didn't get to try their halo halo but next time I will. If you love good Filipino food then this should be your next stop. This is a must see. Located close to NRG stadium off of Main Street.

Every time I have a Filipino craving, this is the spot we go to. The food was ok, you could probably get your Filipino mom to make you a better Kare Kare. But some days, you just wanna eat out and not cook. I really like our server, he was super friendly and attentive.

I recently visited Max's Fried Chicken Restaurant and had a mixed experience. While the service from Kuya Karlo was exceptional - he was attentive, polite, and went above and beyond to ensure we were taken care of during a busy lunch hour - the initial seating confusion dampened the start of our visit. The food had its highs and lows. The Pancit Canton was overly salty, while the Pancit Bihon lacked flavor and ingredients. The Crispy Pata was decent, but not outstanding. As for the fried chicken, a signature dish of the restaurant, it was good, but I still think the Philippines Max Fried Chicken is the best. Moving on to the kare kare, a traditional Filipino stew with a savory peanut sauce, I found it to be a bit tough with a shortage of vegetables. The dish is meant to be rich and comforting, but it fell short. On a positive note, the Sagot Gulaman was a delightful reminder of the flavors from back home. Overall, Max's is a good choice for Filipino food, but the service was lacking, likely due to the busyness of the restaurant. I hope that with time, they can improve their service to match the quality of their food.

After 5 hrs long trip, we were so excited to eat at the well known max chicken. I ordered to go miki-bihon (salty cannot find the true taste of the dish), grilled liempo (undercook burned and meat is hard) Laing (soupy) half max chicken (dry overcooked). We love going to the place every time we visit Houston, this is the first time we ordered to go and very confident that we can have the same food quality but we were disappointed when we got to the hotel we're staying. I suggest max to reset.

HOUSTON, TX 77025 / FILIPINO / 06-04-23 / TAKEOUT LUNCH +The garlic fried rice ($8.00, Large) was delicious and the portion size is legit. +The fried chicken ($13.00, Half) was crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. +The halo-halo special dessert ($8.00) was o.g. -They really skimped on the french fries; please see the attached picture. Sundays are packed and the wait times can be 40-60 minutes. Service was meh; the workers could have given me my takeout order 5-10 minutes earlier, as it just sat on a shelf. I will be back to try the other dishes. Stay tuned.

I tried this establishment due to its high reputation from California and Manila. Unfortunately, our first visit was disappointing. We ordered the usual nilaga (beef soup) and fried chicken, but even my kids remarked that our home cooking was much better. The pricing was akin to dining in a steakhouse, while the service was sparse and inconsistent. I'm rooting for these guys, but if they don't respond to general feedback, they risk becoming just another come-and-go establishment.

I went to Max's for lunch with some friends and had an absolute blast! The sizes were huge and most of the food tasted really good. We started with Lumpiang Shanghai (egg rolls) that were crispy, well seasoned and came with a citrusy sauce. The egg rolls looked more brown than I would prefer but did not taste burnt at all. We also got half fried chicken which was literally half a chicken that came with fries. It was slightly spicy and the taste was pleasantly surprising because I didn't expect chicken of that size to taste good all through... so nice! Next up, we had Lechon Kawali Sisig (sizzling diced crispy pork belly) which had slices of jalapeños and onions. It was one of my favorite dishes that afternoon and I highly recommend trying it when you visit. Finally, we got Kare Kare (beef peanut stew) it had bok choy, beef on the bone which we paired with rice. As much as I was looking forward to the Kare Kare, it was the only dish that disappointed me - it was lacking in salt and something else to elevate the flavor... you couldn't help feeling like there was something missing from the meal. However, the regular sized rice we ordered had 3 big scoops and they were generous with the garlic. Staff were very friendly and helpful though service was slow. However, it was overall a good experience as I would go back. The restaurant was clean.

We always look fwd to our visits here after a long drive for hospital appointments. Our order is the same everytime, bulalo, pakbet. This time though, the pakbet was not good at all, eggplant was pale, sauce was runny, meat they used was stale, like they used leftovers, there were 2 pieces of shrimp. The bulalo, same, leftover beef not fresh at all and had a snell as well. We felt like the place is going down, very low quality food and not as clean. Server was friendly and he told the kitchen about our feedback on the food. Still paid in full. You guys might be closing down soon if this continues...makes me sad. We won't be going back soon, sooo dissappointed.

Hardcore fans of Filipino fare might be quick to point out that this is not comparable to the OG locations in Manilla (#1), I'm actually quite satisfied with my experiences here. Located in what feels like a Filipino plaza that also includes other Filipino big chains like Jollibee and Red Ribbon, there is a lot to appreciate here. Opened as of last year, this location still looks, feels, and even smells very new. The place is bright, spacious, and super ideal for all kinds of parties. When the bathrooms are clean, it makes my dining heart sing just a little bit. I've found that it's not ever too crowded in here, but that's probably because I'm doing my dining in the middle of the week. I've been to a handful of Max's internationally and this one probably stacks up just in the middle somewhere, but the service, modern interiors, and consistent offerings get a thumbs up from me. The food is solid with a good number of classic dishes that range from crispy patas to sisig to lumpia. Their claim to fame, the fried chicken, is available as a half and a whole for $11-15. It's not going to blow too many folks, but given how much variety they have, that's totally okay. The dishes I like here are the kare kare, pork skewers, lechon kiwali, and laing. The latter has a nice hint of coconut milk, which is crucial for the stewed taro leaves to be rich and an ideal comfort food option. Top it off with any of their ube ice creams, or perhaps their infamous halo halo, and life can be good. Prices are going to be higher than most spots, but I think that's by virtue of being a famous chain + a little pandemic inflation. Service has always been really good and I never hesitate to dine here with anyone, especially in a group. (#2) I still recommend coming to check this place out, especially for those who are craving some element of Filipino cuisine and looking to satisfy it in this part of the inner loop. _____________ (#1) And they'd be right. This place is *way* cleaner. (#2) If only they offered a kamayan feast!

Well, my being Filipino should make me a good judge of Filipino food, right? The food here is good but I'm being generous. The fried chicken is excellent, the garlic rice is good, the pancit is good. Their beef sinigang was awful! It was too sour and lukewarm! I met my brother and his wife for lunch there so the food was already ordered when I got there. All I had to do was eat! Whether I return there is a question I need to answer because that area in the Medical center in Houston is fast becoming Filipino town. Lots of Filipino businesses have sprouted there ever since Jollibee opened a restaurant there years ago. There's Red Ribbon bakery and the Taj Mahal of Filipino bakery, it's called the Baker's Son, Valerio's! That's for another review on Yelp! Max's is good and they're busy so the service was lacking. I'm hoping that they will get better over time.

Food was five stars (for the most part) but service could be better. I'm not sure if they are understaffed but we asked on multiple occasions to multiple people for drinks and after about 30 minutes and our food being out, got them. Our waiter served tables with bigger parties and I'm wondering if we just got forgotten about. Food is the closest to being authentic. I ordered Sago (drink) and that sago was undercooked but everything else was good. It's mostly family style, so you get big portions. My favorite was the pork sisig. It was very crispy! The pancit canton was good and the pork sinigang had a good sourness to it. We went on a weekday lunch and wait was about 20 minutes. Hoping to have a better service experience next time.

It makes sense for a Max to be here with such a large Filipino community! It's a nice family restaurant that was pretty packed. But it kinda of goes downhill from there. Service is definitely overworked which I feel pretty bad about - I wish those folks could catch a break especially with how packed it was. Half fried chicken was pretty dry which is heart breaking since that is a flagship dish of theirs. Fries were a bit soggy and sad too. I want to say I don't have the acquired taste of having that much peanuts in my life too for some of the dishes, but I feel like it didn't enhance the flavor really well either. I will say the portions are decent, but you are paying a decent amount too. I would be interested in coming back here since I feel like the restaurant didn't out it's best foot forward and my Filipino friends truly rave about this place. Consider giving it a shot too but be cautious!

The pork barbecue and max fried chicken are burnt.. they are not keeping up with their standard anymore.

My husband and went to eat on a Saturday evening and we had a wonderful server named Nancy. We explained it was our first time eating filipino food and asked her for recommendations. She was very sweet and accommodating, and made some great suggestions which we gladly took her up on. Our platters had great presentation and we enjoyed all four for platters. We ate till our heart was content and left a little room for dessert, which was of course delicious. We will definitely be back!

You can have better Filipino food elsewhere for a fraction of the price. They also charge for steam rice.

Came here two days in a row. Be careful when you order your rice portions- they come huge. Everything I ate tasted like they were laced with MSG or magic sarap because both times I got a headache after eating. I had the binagoongan fried rice (comes only in large), the bbq on a stick and half fried chicken. Asides from the chicken skin I didn't like the rest of the fried chicken. Day two I had the garlic, fried rice, the barbecue, on a stick, chop Suey and pork sisig. The sisig was knorr or maggi sauce based. If you're splurging go to Gerry's instead

The server was nice and attentive but failed to let us know that the mango juice was not refillable, he just asked us if we wanted more. The food... why so much vinegar? The lumpia...tastes of vinegar. The bistek... tastes of vinegar. The sinigang... had vinegar? Also, the sisig was very very oily and the chicken was dry.

I enjoyed the food at Max's. The Pancit was one of my favorite dishes I tried and I dream about the Buko Pandan, it was soooo good. The wait staff was friendly and our food came out in a decent amount of time. It is family friendly and clean inside, but the ac was in full blast when we went so we asked to be moved to a different table. They did so, with no issues.

Dined in on a Monday at 1:00 pm with a party of two. I didn't feel the love in their dishes. Every thing was bland and the presentation was sad. Our food took a very long time to come out. By that time the food came out we were HANGRY, but it still wasn't good. We ordered: Max's teasers: lumpiang was good but wish they were bigger, chicharon bulaklak was super crispy and very good, calamari was HORRIBLE; thick batter, sad cheap rubbery squid rings, and zero flavor Half Max's fried chicken: dry and no flavor, I dipped it with vinegar and that helped a little Garlic rice: zero flavor, can't even taste garlic

If they say they open at 11 then open. We were there with other people at 11 and they were closed. Needed fillipino food so we went some where else

I was pretty underwhelmed by Max's. I really wanted to like it, but I just didn't. The food was just okay. Portions weren't Texas big at all. I expected it to be short-staffed but the ones who were there were stressed out and overwhelmed. It took us more than 1 hour to get seated; after we were seated it took a while to even get service, or our food. We were so hungry I started eating mamon from Red Ribbon that I had bought prior to coming to Max's! That's pretty bad when you're eating food from another restaurant inside a place because you're starving so much. This place is known for its chicken but i really didn't see the hype. It wasn't any better than chicken I'd had anywhere else. For me, this place was a one and done, and I left pretty disappointed, with half my day over!

Our first time to eat here. Came for lunch. Kent is a wonderful server. He took care of us very well. The food was delicious. I ordered Lechón Kawali and Pancit Canton. They were both tasty. Thank you Kent!!! We will be coming back soon!

I was excited to find out that there was a Max's in Houston. I've been here for training for awhile and was desperately craving Filipino food. Walked in, it felt like a standard Filipino restaraunt so it was a nice feeling. They had the standard decor that's found at all Max's that displays the history and what not. It kinda took awhile before our server came and took our drink order. We ordered our food, lumpia, Lechon kawalii, kare kare, pancit and garlic rice. The food came out pretty quick. Kare kare was really good, the Lechon well I've seen better. There was only a few pieces that looked good the others looked over cooked. I would say tho we had to call out waiter a couple of times as we needed a refill on our waters. By that time the place wasn't busy at all so not sure why she didn't come by to check up on us. Other than that we had a good meal.

You know you have a large Filipino community when there's a Max's around the corner. Never in my wildest dreams would the best chicken place in the Philippines set up shop in Houston. When I first heard that there's was going to be a Max's up the road, I thought it was just a rumor. But there it is, holding court in Houston's unofficial Little Manila next to Jollibee and Red Ribbon. I haven't eaten at Max's in 15 years during a trip to the Philippines so to come here was like a homecoming of sorts. Max's has a marketing slogan that reads, "Sarap to the bone," or "delicious to the bone." Very accurate since the whole fried chicken my younger brother and I had was nicely cooked and fairly juicy. The crispy skin was candy-like and the meat melt-in-your-mouth tender. Sauces need not apply. What blew me away was the sizzling pork sisig. Let me tell you, the sisig arrived at our table snapping, crackling, and popping that a few drops hit me and the waitress. Since none of us were hurt, we just laughed it off. So back to the sisig: succulent, plentiful, and loaded with flavor. My people don't mess around with pork dishes. I wish I could've topped off the meal with halo halo, but I was stuffed. Maybe next time.

Did not have any expectations- but was very surprised with great service specially Karlo - very attentive , polite and he served to please and cognizant to our needs. The food was delicious - Bulalo, Crispy pata it was marinated well, fresh lumpia , daing na bangus and of course halo hal0 . Brought a friend with us and he enjoyed it well. We will come back. Thank you.

My family wanted to eat something with rice, and I remembered that there was a Max's in Houston! They've only ever been to the locations in CA, but we were pretty much familiar with the menu. To start, we got the Max's Teasers which was a sampler plate of Lumpia, Calamari, and Chicharon Bulaklak. The Lumpia could have been more crispier, as well as the Bulaklak, we took the leftovers home and put it in the air fryer. The calamari was decent. We got a plethora of dishes that we all shared. My brother got the Beef Sinigang, the brother could be a little more sour in my opinion, and the beef was okay... not my favorite. My brother liked it, hence why he ordered it. My husband mainly wanted the Pancit Palabok, which he devoured! It just needed a little more lemon, but still really good. My mom ordered Pancit Guisado, and she kept going back for more. My aunt wanted Pinakbet, but she said the okra and the long beans were still hard and they were not cooked all the way... she didn't like it. They also ordered Daing na Bangus which is the marinated milkfish, they both didn't like it and said you couldn't really taste the marinade. I, on the other hand thought it was good. I have no complaints about it. My husband liked it as well. I mainly wanted the Lechon Kawali Sisig, I would brag to my husband that this is one of the best sisigs I've had at any Filipino restaurant. It did not disappoint! Everyone at the table loved it, and kept going back for more. I would recommend this dish to anyone that comes here. We all ordered white rice as well as garlic rice. Nothing to complain about either. My aunt wanted Halo Halo, the waiter and my mom warned her it was huge, and when it came out she was taken aback! I shared a little with her, it was good, but what threw me off was that they used vanilla ice cream instead of ube ice cream. It didn't give it the same taste that I'm used to. Maybe they didn't have any ube, and that's okay. Love Max's and definitely recommend this place!

We went here prior to visiting my grandma at the hospital and even though the food was delicious, the service was disappointing. I had asked for water on multiple occasions, and we hadn't even received it until after our food was served. We got sago and calamansi, and those came out without our water. We ordered the pancit, sinigang baboy, and pork sisig. Even though the food really reminded me of my time of being in the Philippines, don't be surprised if you leave the restaurant feeling dehydrated.

The staff are friendly but sadly the service was slow. After taking our orders, it took 20 mins just to get our water. Then it took another 30 mins to get our food and not all were ready at the same time. It took another 15 mins to get the liempo. The food was ok. The appetizer was tiny for $$$. The calamari looked like it was frozen, defrosted, and refried. The rice was lukewarm. No water refills. No follow up if we needed anything else.

It's really quite average. It's not bad by any stretch. Just average. And I know they're famous for their fried chicken, but it's really not "all that". Jollibee's is better. The sisig is awesome, as is the crispy pata and fresh lumpia.

Not completely satisfying - the sisig is super salty, chicharon bulaklak is OK but if you want to treat your foreign friends to Filipino restaurants, this is really not the best place . The service is good though, the food is so so. But if you have a take out - I was surprised , ordered a laing(veggie dish) and they only gave half on the container. I would go to Godo's or Cherry Fooderama but they were close .

This place was packed even though it was after lunch. We were quoted a wait time of 30 minutes but it was almost an hour. I normally wouldn't wait that long but my sister was adamant about eating here lol. Once we were seated, they took our order and food was a little slow to arrive but that's because it was busy. The menu consisted of Filipino cuisine and we ordered a couple items to try. - Max's Teaser: 2.5 (out of 5) The calamari and chicharon was ok, I enjoyed the lumpia the most. - Max's fried chicken: 3.5 This was good, it was moist with a crunchy layer but bland. If you're looking for flavor then you need to eat it with banana ketchup or soy sauce. - Lechon kawali: 4.5 This was really good especially with the sauce mixture and the crunchy texture took it to another level. I took off half a point because some had more fat than meat. - Garlic fried rice: 5 Don't bother with plain white rice. You can get that at home. This delicious rice holds hands with the other entrees and they skip down the yellow brick road together. Service was good and our server was very nice. I understand why they stayed busy.

If I could give zero stars, I would. AVOID THIS PLACE. Service is horrible and the wait is forever even when there are several open tables. No greeting, no apology for the wait. They just don't care. If you want authentic Filipino food, just go next door.

We drove all the way from The Woodlands to try this place and are so glad we did. What a fabulous meal! Our family of six represented ages 4-89, and every single one of us loved this place. We ordered quite a bit and gladly took home leftovers. The standouts for me were the Crispy Pata and the Lechon Kawali. The Lechon Kawali was the best we've had in the Houston area! On both dishes, the skin was crispy and perfectly seasoned. My niece's' favorites were the calamari and the Pancit Bihon. The youngest is a picky eater, and she had 2 servings of the pancit. We also ordered the Bulalo, Caldereta, Sisig, Fried Lumpia, and, of course, the Fried Chicken. The Fried chicken had an amazing crispy skin and was incredibly tender and juicy. The service was spot-on... very friendly and efficient. My mom speaks Tagalog, but the rest of us do not, and everyone was warm and welcoming, nonetheless :). We will definitely return... with a larger group of more family plus a few friends!

Happy to see Max's in Texas Service: It's so welcoming - as soon as we enter the restaurant (no one was on the lobby at the time as they just opened like on the dot 11am) two people running towards us with a smile and saying welcome. They accommodated us immediately with our table and give the menu. Allowed us some time to think and even provided recommendations to my company. Food: The chicken was what I missed most and it was a legit Max's chicken (saying legit as there are some instance that when it's internationally franchised the food taste change but this one was on point) We ordered the chicken and laing with garlic rice which I miss cos I do not know how to cook laing so that's what I got. And the chicharong bulaklak, I have a side comment with chicharong bulaklak - I hope it was cooked well like crispy. It was served to us where some part was crispy but not the whole piece. Place: The place was so neat and organized and you can tell how good was the ambiance.

Extremely overrated. The food isn't that great and would rather go to Jolibee next door.

This place is horrible. Ordered karekare last night and today the whole family is having food poisoning and everyone is having bad diarrhea since this morning.

This is our second time. The food was very good and the service was great. We've had the dinuguan, lechon kawali, laing, bistek, BBQ skewers, pancit bihon, and garlic fried rice. Kent was our server both times and he was attentive, polite, accommodating. Considering the other options in Houston, I'm not sure why this place gets only 3 stars. Great job Max's Restaurant!

If your looking for a Philippine restaurant to enjoy the flavors and different apps, entrees, desserts you never tried before, this would be a good start. Their known for the chicken, however the bbq is a hit for us, the flavor reminds me of the Philippines. Do try the appetizers for an experience, the vinegar garlic dip goes well with the chicharron bulaklak. The bulalo was good, the half chicken had great flavor, but was a little dry. We will be back as I want to try the crispy pata. Server was great also, very helpful.

The family and I dropped by for dinner because we were intrigued by Max's version of fried chicken ( house specialty ). We also ordered pinekbet, dinuaguan, lumpia, chicharron, calamari, sizzling tofu, and garlic rice. The fried chicken was a disappointment. Chicken was dried and bland. The fries that came with the chicken were Sysco variety. There lumpia and calamari were no better, tasteless. All the other dishes were delicious especially the garlic rice. The table service was excellent, best we had in a long time. The waiter was very friendly and attentive without being intrusive. We probably will not have a return visit. We can get better tasting foods from cafeteria style Filipino eateries at a lower prices.

I loved Max's in the Philippines and I loved Max's in Hawaii. So I was more than excited when I found out Max's was opening here in Houston. I will say, that service can be a bit slow, but aside from that, I love the food. They always serve HUGE portions and it's so delicious and perfect for family meals to share. My mom always asks me to bring the lecheon kawale and crispy pata to-go. It's that good! It's just pure fatty, pork goodness. That's normally my go-to dishes whenever I eat here. Always have to order these dishes though, with garlic fried rice! Let the starch of the rice soak up that excess fat. So if you're dieting or trying to eat "healthy", that's out the window coming here! Be prepared to wear some spandex and loose clothing because you're going to be eating real good here!

From the walk in, to the waiter "Kent", to the entrees and desserts. Everything was great! Great food, great service! Highly recommended for any "foodie", or anyone wanting to try something different.

food is great but our service from our assigned server KENT made our experience here a five star!!! we ordered crispy pata, pork bbq skewers and chicharon bulaklak which were all delicious as any filipino dish should be. although they were all delicious, his hospitality, professionalism, friendliness and kind demeanor gave our experience a breath of fresh air. past experiences with almost all filipino restaurants we've been to, servers were rushing and grumpy that sometimes i felt too embarrassed to ask for a glass of water. he was always attentive to all his clients and made sure our experience was great. he deserves a raise!

The lunch adventures continue! Today I found Mak's. When I saw the restaurant from the outside it looked inviting. The interior is bright with lots of light and room to accommodate single diners like myself and large parties. My waitress was kind enough to ask if it was my first time and she went over the menu with me. This is the kind of service I love because I love new places, but I had no clue what I was looking at. I went with the Crispy Pork Belly and garlic rice, because reasons. I wasn't sure how the timing would work since I was at lunch, but my order came out pretty fast. The pork belly was super crispy, tinder and juicy. Their traditional sauce was wonderful as was the second sauce that seemed like a The pork belly was super crispy and juicy. It was beautifully prepared and the sauces that came out were both amazing. It's a bit hard to be detailed because it was a new experience and a new dish for me. The only thing lacking was the garlic rice. The only flavor there was garlic, no other seasoning which made it unappealing. A small amount of salted butter would have made the rice much better, or that amazing dark sauce over the top. (I'm doing that next time). Overall it was a wonderful experience and I'll absolutely be back. I want to try their Lumpia next.

Very tasty and fresh. Brought some friends that tried Max's for the first time and they loved the flavors. Went shopping after lunch in the complex to take home some goodies. Was in H-town for the weekend. Good stop for us.

After reading some of the recent reviews, I have to disagree with their claims of bad service. We were greeted and seated quickly. Our waiter was very attentive and got our drinks immediately. Once we placed our order, food arrived in good time. All the dishes we ordered tasted great along with dessert (halo halo). Highly recommend

Coming here is a treat for me due to distance and price. Prices seem high to me (e.g., $14 for half a fried chicken -- their signature dish). Food is good tho! Service is friendly and staff wears masks. Parking is tough at busy times because the complex is filled with other popular establishments.

The food was sensational. The fried chicken, the laing, and the chicharron bulaklak were standouts. The service was a wee bit slow, but everyone was super friendly and polite. We were seated next to a couple who drove all the way from Mobile, Al just to eat at Max.

I always recommend and love eating at Filipino restaurants. I don't care much for Filipino food. I got this restaurants version of my favorite Filipino dish. Pitso. that's a rotisserie 1/2 chicken breast. Filipino chicken seems way smaller in the Philippines. I just rationalize their chicken isn't steroid chicken i reckon. I like it there more than here but it's so nice eating with my party of 6 Pinoy. My wife LOVES this place. My kids not so much so. I like it here but it's way more expensive than in the Philippines. Maybe that's why I love it so. There's something about eating Manok (chicken) rotisserie style barbecued over coconut shells. That's a Vasayan style chicken I think. I liked this place.

I remember when we moved back to Cebu, and my uncle invited us to Max's at Borromeo Archade, but the location has moved since then. I love the bulalo, pancit, lechon kawali, and fried bangus. The food tastes as good as I can remember.