John N.
Yelp
All the food I tried here was executed extremely well, and everything was incredibly fresh.
They specialize in grab & go Filipino cuisine (drawing from Daly City's deep cultural heritage!), but there is a mix of other fried & freshly prepared items as well. The kitchen & order counter is literally inside the gas station convenience store...a hole in the wall in the purest sense! (keep this in mind if you plan to eat on site--parking is extremely limited and they have a single table outside, nearby fumes of gasoline...)
The sleeper hit for me were their Birria tacos, perhaps the best I've tried in the Bay (stiff competition!). They advertise these as a pack of 4 for $20. I didn't want 4 tacos for just me, so I asked if they could do 2, which they did for $12! Given the quality, fresh tortillas, well-seasoned consomé (not overly salty), and ample meat, I felt this was a good value.
I also tried their Dinakdakan, which is essentially fried pork belly, served with a creamy white sauce, chopped jalapeños, and a side of rice for $16. This is a unique Filipino dish and the portion was huge. Great value.
I was least impressed by their chicken wings, not because they weren't fresh (they were fried well, not overly greasy and the meat was tender). I felt the seasoning to be too one-note, and it didn't really "pop" like I wanted it to. I also felt the price ($16) was a touch too steep for the 8 wings provided (on the smaller side). Wouldn't go out of my way to get those again.
I wanted to try their Dubai strawberries, but those weren't available the day I visited, so I opted for the Iskrambol (classic) instead. It's essentially a slushie with shaved ice and various candy accoutrements (marshmallows, etc). I felt the sweetness was just right, and the shaved ice wasn't too watery. It cost $9, however, which I felt was reasonable, but this is another one I wouldn't go out of my way to get again.
They add a credit card fee of 3% to all orders. They also have weird hours (2p-7p most days), so keep that in mind if you are coming for lunch.
All in all, I was impressed by the high quality coming out of a literal gas station, and you can tell this family-operated business is run with love. I will definitely return to try some of their other specialties like the lumpia and sushi bake.