Señor Sisig (Oakland)

Filipino restaurant · Downtown

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Highlights

Oakland's Señor Sisig blends Filipino-Mexican flavors into fan-favorite burritos, inventive vegan eats, and a lively bar vibe.

Featured in The Infatuation
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330 17th St, Oakland, CA 94612 Get directions

$10–20 · Menu

The 23 Best Restaurants Near Lake Merritt - San Francisco - The Infatuation

"If you’ve lived in the Bay for more than five minutes, you know Señor Sisig. The Filipino spot exists in multiple truck and restaurant forms, like this massive one in Uptown Oakland. The menu is basically the same reliable handheld dishes as the other locations, including the tosilog burrito, loaded fries, and their iconic California pork sisig burrito stuffed with fries, guacamole, and sour cream. This one has an additional bar menu. So come here to drink margaritas or a Hennessy-spiked ube horchata before lazing away on Fairyland Hill." - Julia Chen 1, Lani Conway

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Señor Sisig’s First Oakland Restaurant Is Open With a Full Vegan Menu - Eater SF

"Anytime Señor Sisig rolls out a new location, it’s cause for celebration among the pioneering Filipino-American food truck’s legion of fans." - Luke Tsai

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filipino mexican fusion and bomb af. highly recommend their señor sisig burrito and their crunchadilla *chefs kiss* PLUS it’s located in downtown oakland so near the performance venue👀

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Liam Childers

Google
Best Filipino food hands down in the bay. My favorite thing to get here is the Señor Sisig Crunch a dilla. It comes with a side of nacho cheese. This is the equivalent of the Taco Bell crunch wrap except it tastes 10x better. It is also made with better ingredients. The Ube horchata is also very refreshing and a nice dessert drink to go with your meal. This is a nice place to eat with a good environment fitting to Oakland's style.

Apryl Chiem

Google
I like their senor sisig burrito with the added egg. Their spice isn't that spicy so I would do spicy and habanero salsa next time. My boyfriend got the crunch a dilla with an egg. We also both got our own ube horchata which is our favorite (a lil pricey for the small bottle). The food is good but I did get food poisoning an hour or so after.

Rachel McCullough

Google
Five stars across the board! These guys make some delicious food, the restaurant was spotless and they're very accommodating. We had a group of people attending the Harry Mack concert and we met here for dinner before the show. The staff was all smiles! Thank you for the fabulous experience and delightful food!! Warmest regards, Rachel

Ivan Baradi

Google
This place is very aesthetic associating with GSW colors as well as displaying popular influencers at the walls. I’m quite surprised that there aren’t many people in the restaurant but maybe because it’s not night already. I really love the food here. Ube Horchata is like a very smooth Ube drink. The Señor Sisig Burrito has all Mexican and Filipino ingredients combined together and blend very good! I ordered no spice on the burrito, but couldn’t have gotten mild. Most likely because it’s my first time here and want to have a chance to try one with no spice. I’m very likely to come back here since there are plentiful choices here especially the Sisig Crunch-A-Dilla. I know that the Rib-Eye Bistek Sisig Burrito is limited and probably to die for, but I gotta get the regulars first haha

Veronica H

Google
Hubby and I ate here for the first time, but been wanting to try for a while now. I got the sisig fries and he got the sisig salad, both with egg. It was good! $40 was a little pricey but we don't have this in our town and we wanted to try them out. I also wanted to try the ube horchata but for $5 for a small bottle was a little steep for me. Staff was friendly, food was good, the atmosphere is inviting and welcoming. If I'm ever in town again I may try other dishes

Julian Deily

Google
Keep trying to like this place but holy shit it’s hard to make a worse burrito than this place does. Straight ass and puny for $18. Just for good measure they tack on an extra 5% for employee benefits lol skip this spot.

Fedor Vasilyev

Google
It’s a good place but absolutely dead now, compared to when it just opened. The service isn’t anything to be excited about, most of the time in my experience it’s just matter of fact or you’d be lucky to get someone to acknowledge you (and in an empty store too). I do like the food, but at $20 and up for a burrito this is a very tough sell for the area. There are many, many alternatives that do better burritos and bowls, or Taco Bell that is honestly 90% of the quality at 40% of the price. So I can see why it would be struggling.

Salma Lira

Google
Love the flavor of their pork but they changed their taco tortillas and they’re not good anymore. I stopped going as often because the tortilla flavor definitely changes the flavor. Also, if you have never been it’s Filipino-Mexican fusion even if they only call themselves Filipino fusion (tacos, burritos, horchata is all Mexican). Still really good food and love it!
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Jeffrey S.

Yelp
My wife & I came here on a Sunday right around noon.  We were able to find parking on the street (free on Sundays) without any problems.  We ordered the Lechon Kawali plate and Crispy Sinigang Wings, along with a Calmansi Ginger Limeade (for her) and a Pandan Iced Tea (for me).  The server said that the lechon would take about 20 minutes, which was fine for us.  We took our drinks and sat at the bar.  The TVs on that side of the restaurant were playing random college basketball.  The server asked us if we wanted to watch something else and gave me the remote so I could change it to the NFL playoff game. After a little bit, the server brought us our food, along with a side of white steamed rice.  We started with the lechon plate, piling on chunks of meat inside a corn tortilla, adding in the BBQ sauce and pickled onions.  (While the habanero salsa was very flavorful, it was a bit spicy for our taste).  The pork was chopped small enough to fit inside the corn tortillas, making it easy to eat.  Then, we tried the wings.  The sinigang dry rub gave the wings a great tangy flavor, both by themselves and with the tamarind dipping sauce (which was a little spicy, though less than the salsa).  There were 6 tortillas in the lechon plate and 6 wings in one order, so this was the perfect amount of food for 2 people. Overall, we had a wonderful experience.  The place was busy for a Sunday afternoon. with most of the dine-in patrons also watching sports.  They also had a lot of to-go orders lined up.  But the wait for the food was worth it, and we'll come by again when the Warriors are playing.
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Sydney J.

Yelp
This review encompasses multiple additional visits to this Senor Sisig location. Vegano silog burrito with vegan chicken, no spice: It mostly just tasted like egg and tomato, some parts of the rice and protein were salty and maybe had black pepper too, which I do like. I would probably want to try California burrito next time because it has fries in it which I'm sure would add some crunchy texture as well as tasty salt and fat, and you can modify it to have no guacamole. Vegano chicken taco, asked for no spice and no jalapenos: The vegan chicken definitely tastes like soy meat, for better or worse. It came with two tortillas and cilantro cream sauce. It was just so-so as tacos go, and I don't like cilantro, so I probably wouldn't get this one again. Too Good to Go surprise bags: I've gotten one on two different occasions. The second time, I arrived at the beginning of the pickup window, but needed to wait about 5 minutes for them to prepare the boxes since they weren't actually ready with the surprise bags. But they heaped the container full of rice, guacamole/green sauce, meat (this time it tasted like the vegan meat, whereas the first time I got the surprise bag it was probably actual chicken), beans, and salad. The surprise boxes are definitely a good deal - almost a third of the cost that it normally would for that quantity of food - so it's no wonder I typically see they get bought up very quickly when they get offered on the app.
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Henry F.

Yelp
Expensive, but so is everything downtown. The location they had up until last year around the corner offered more vegan meat options so this new spot is a downgrade in that sense, now they only have 1 option. Having said that, this shit is delicious and I come here too often. Ube horchata is like crack, plus the bar offers an Ube horchata hennessy drink that's also amazing. Worth it.
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Christiane W.

Yelp
As long time fans of their food truck, we decided to try the "restaurant experience". Love the vibe with the spot decorated with all the Bay Area greats! I enjoyed the indoor/outdoor feels with the windows fully open. We sat at the bar and after about 10 mins of waiting, we went to the front counter to learn that the cashier/order taker is also the bartender. We got some drinks made and then had to go back to the front counter to order the food. My first cocktail was good, I enjoyed the Mezcal Mangonada cocktail, then my second cocktail had a hair in it, so I switched to beer. The food was fire, to be expected. We ordered the Sisig Crunch-a-Dilla, this has all of the flavors and textures! We loved the nacho cheese dip sauce that elevated all of the flavors. We also got the Sisig Fries with a fried egg, I loved everything about this. Both items were hella good, chef's kiss! Overall, love the vibe and the food!! Didn't love that the bar area wasn't really being served and you didn't really know until you asked. Seemed a bit understaffed when you have the cashier and the cook coming out to make cocktails. The bar area was also infested with fruit flies, so I wouldn't suggest sitting there. Would hope that the operations of the cantina was a bit more put together. But the food is still awesome!
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Ivan B.

Yelp
I wanted to take a trip to Oakland to go to this restaurant. The restaurant serves Filipino-Mexican fusion cuisine with prioritizing Sisig on burritos, bowls, tacos, and their own Crunchwrap version of it. I heard that it used to be a food truck, but very glad that they got their own place now. This place is very aesthetic associating with GSW colors as well as displaying popular influencers at the walls. I'm quite surprised that there aren't many people in the restaurant but maybe because it's not night already. I really love the food here. Ube Horchata is like a very smooth Ube drink. The Señor Sisig Burrito has all Mexican and Filipino ingredients combined together and blend very good! I ordered no spice on the burrito, but couldn't have gotten mild. Most likely because it's my first time here and want to have a chance to try one with no spice. I'm very likely to come back here since there are plentiful choices here especially the Sisig Crunch-A-Dilla. I know that the Rib-Eye Bistek Sisig Burrito is limited and probably to die for, but I gotta get the regulars first haha
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Jason M.

Yelp
I've been here twice before going to see performances at the Paramount. I've ordered the Senor Sisig burrito, crispy sinigang wings, and the sisig fries. Service was fast. You can order through the kiosk or with the employee. There's a variety of options to select so that's what brought me back the 2nd time. Can't do wrong with the burrito. I didn't add an egg but should have to get a taste. The sinigang wings were good. The 2nd time I went I got the sisig fries. Kinda wish they gave more fries. It's like any carne asada fries but just a different meat. All in all, food was good. The place is walking distance from the BART Station. There's street parking but you might park a distance.
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Joanna B.

Yelp
I am a huge fan of the food truck. Usually I get some right before a Giants game! Sometimes we just look for them wherever there are trucks. Today was the first visit to the actual building. Clean, open and welcoming! The food is as tasty as ever. I did not expect that bar. I wonder if I can watch the Tyson fight here!
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Emily G.

Yelp
Haven't been by since they opened up their sit-down location right across the corner from their old spot. I usually get the senor sisig burrito but decided to go with the mild tosilog burrito this time. The tosilog burrito was decently sized and had a good amount of toppings with the adobo rice. I like that it had the chunks of tomato to cut through the greasy meat/rice. I added the tomatillo sauce and vinegar as I was eating to add more acidity since I love sour. I do wish the tomatoes were cut into smaller chunks so you don't get bites of only tomato. The place was clean and had an abundance of seating (bar and tables). There is self-serve water and a hallway on the left of the unit leading to the bathrooms, which were clean as well. I ordered through the Toast app but there is also a kiosk you can order from at the restaurant. I would just say FYI, there does appear to be a 5% service fee for ordering, at least through the Toast app. I also did have to return to the counter after realizing they forgot my tomatillo sauce. I saw that they have sinigang wings though, so hopefully I'll be back in the area soon to try them!
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Jacqueline F.

Yelp
I came here because we went to an event and my husband was starving, as was I. It was his first time here - we chose between this place and another spot that we like. The ambiance is nice and the art and vibe are a love letter to Oakland, CA. But he called me as I was leaving the car to let me know that he made his choice and he picked the lechon. It takes about 20 minutes to prepare and has to be eaten in their store and I understand why. That lechon was on point! It was good, crispy and came with very hot tortillas, tortillas that stayed hot as we ate. There were two sauces - one peanut and the other one a spicy sauce (a little hot) and it had red peppers, which also had a lot of heat. They had pickled red onions which were good. But the combination of it all was super good. Unfortunately, it came with shrimp chips, but I can't eat those, my husband did and he thought they were a nice touch. But the warmth and the crispiness of the pork belly was supper yummy and consistent as I ate. My husband had an IPA which he liked. But I had the guava froze, which was amazing!!! Usually, when I get a small drink like this, I'm disappointed. But the taste was consistent throughout. It was so good! I loved it down to the last sip. It was divine! The only mistep was that they didn't have the mangonada ice cream with the sauce on it. It was good. But I was told that they don't have it any more. That's unfortunately because it was the highlight of my last meal. We will be back again, not for the stuff we'd get off the truck, but for that lechon which was truly a revelation!
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Rosa B.

Yelp
I looove Señor Sisig! Literally one of my favorite foods to eat in the bay area. I'll start by saying that I'm quite biased, as I've been following them since they started in a food truck years ago, nonetheless their food is sooo good. It's so hard to find good vegetarian tacos, and Señor Sisig does it just right. I'm a big fan of their tofu tacos, but their vegan menu is also delicious. Their cilantro crema, is a so good and I also like their spicy sauce - 10/10. You can also get your food at different spicy levels, I like spicy so usually go with spicy or hella spicy. I also love this location because it's a Cantina ans who doesn't love a margarita with your tacos?! Every time I've come here, everyone is super nice and get my food pretty quickly. Great service!
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Caitlyn M.

Yelp
It's nice to see them open more and more locations! I used to go to the Senor Sisig food truck when I worked in downtown SF. The line was always super long for the at lunch hour! They had Filipino Mexican burritos and fries/nachos. The spot in Oakland is a restaurant, it's a lot bigger and has tons of seating. Solid spot for lunch and can accommodate groups. I usually get the Senor Sisig burrito or crunch-a-dilla with chicken! So good. They also have more menu items like plates and lumpia which I need to check out next time!
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Allyson T.

Yelp
Señor Sisig is a new fave!! Idk how they execute it so perfectly, but it makes me think I can wrap some indian curry and rice in a tortilla too lol. it's simple, but someway, somehow seems groundbreaking. I LOVE their tosilog burrito (with vinegar) so much that I couldn't care less to order anything else from here... ever! My bf on the other hand likes their pork sisig burrito. We've been fans since the day we found their truck parked at union square lol. Their brick and mortar restaurant in Oakland was clean, employees were friendly, and street parking was convenient! 100% will be back again
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Ultima M.

Yelp
First time here but won't be my last Came here on St Patrick's day lol I had the Calamansi margarita and now Im obsessed Drink is very refreshing and super tasty with just the perfect amount of alcohol!! I ordered 2 lol This business is CASHLESS makes sense it's Oakland and Iykyk Inside is clean and well decorated Awesome murals Nice open air seating Customer service is friendly Prices are reasonable Street parking only

Angelica Joy M.

Yelp
I am a Filipino. Food is not good. Not a real and authentic sisig. Sisig should be crispy and sizzling.
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Patricia D.

Yelp
I ate here a few dozen times when I lived in Downtown Oakland, and I thought that the chicken sisig was gluten-free ... apparently it is not. Their online menu does not indicate what is and what is not gluten-free, and that's how I most frequently ordered from here. The only indication of gluten-free protein options is on their physical in-store menu, which shows that the pork and chicken sisig are not marked as gluten-free. I definitely got ill several of those times from my chicken sisig tacos and nachos.
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Sarah V.

Yelp
A staple to the Bay Area. Senor sisig started out as a food truck in SF and then they opened this location in Oakland. When I had last senor sisig, they were only doing take out at this location. I usually get the sisig burrito with an added egg, which I believe comes with a cilantro lime crema. I will say their burritos feel pretty heavy, but that's due to all of the flavor. Definitely ask for the vinegar to help cut through all the richness. Sizewise, it's a bit on the smaller end for the price. I see that they have now opened up the restaurant, and they have drinks now that look bomb. I'll definitely have to try those the next time I come.
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Cassey-Dee R.

Yelp
I've been to Senior Sisig when it was first a food truck that was parked outside of a the Giants Stadium. This was my first time going to an actual location. First off, customer service was amazing. The cashier was super friendly and the food was brought out to us quickly. This location is basically split into two parts: the area where you order your food and a bar area where you can get beers and other alcoholic bevs. I got the silog burrito and my daughter got the chicken sisig bowl. Maybe it's just me, but I feel like the food wasn't the same as I remembered. The flavor that I'm used to might have been tweaked a bit to accommodate the American taste pallet versus a Filipino taste pallet- it was still good though! The Silog burrito was HUGE and very filling but the vinegar it came with needed to be seasoned... I think they straight up gave me vinegar from the bottle- was I supposed to season it myself? If so, Oops. The Chicken sisig bowl was ok tp me but my daughter loved it. We got the bowl mild spicy- and it was very mild. I think I could have handled the medium. If you want to compare the sisig to what you get from a Filipino party, it's not the same. The flavor is very mild but again, I feel like it is to accommodate people who haven't had Filipino food before. All-in-all, I would still recommend this location to try!
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Cynthia M.

Yelp
I ate here a lot when I stopped eating meat. I enjoyed their vegan options and especially their vegan burrito. I have always received great service and the food has always been delicious. Definitely recommend and vegan friendly options!
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Charlie L.

Yelp
Went here with my bestie and our boyfriends for dinner because we were trying to go to lion dance since they're closing down soon but the line was crazy long so we changed our plans and walked over to senor sisig. EXPERIENCE: Senor sisig is a fast casual spot, so you order first, then find a seat, then they bring the food out to you, and you clean up after yourself. There was no wait around 5:30-6pm. Cashier was cute and patient. Restaurant seemed fairly clean and decently sized, but we sat near the entrance and cashier. PRICE: My bf and I ordered the sisig fries and sinigang wings. Both were around $15 each before taxes. FOOD: My bestie and her bf enjoyed their meal, but my bf and I did not. The sisig fries remind me of carne asada fries but the fries were super soggy by the time they got to us. The sinigang wings took about 10-15 extra minutes to make and they brought out both dishes to us at the same time so maybe that's why the fries were soggy? Unsure. The wings had amazing texture, but they tasted very sour. And maybe that's the entire point bc it's marinated in tamarind, but it wasn't for us. And my first wing tasted pretty salty. OVERALL THOUGHTS: I probably won't come back, but I'll give 2 stars for the quick service and nice cashier. And my bestie and her bf enjoyed their food so it can't be all that bad haha. Maybe get a burrito if you come here.
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Ron G.

Yelp
Very cool ambiance here, they embrace their town to the fullest and it shows everywhere in. The food is super good and uniquely flavorful. Service is nothing to brag about but also nothing to complain about. Overall the food was great with great vegetarian options but very pricey for Mexican. This just could be Bay Area prices lol but it's worth it from time to time
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Kin L.

Yelp
Picked up a Too Good to Go order. It was essentially the pork sisig rice plate. The order was ready fairly soon after my arrival. Staff were very friendly and courteous. I was able to choose my plate from their meat options. The food was delicious and plentiful. I wasn't expecting the raw diced jalapenos on top but it worked with the dish and the ratio of meat to salad/rice was high. The meat was sweeter than I expected but a good plate overall. Prices seemed reasonable so I would come back to order off the menu.
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Quinn V.

Yelp
Quick service. Yummy food. Super clean restaurant with plenty of seating. Right next to the vegan coffee shop. Loved it and would come back.
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Joyce L.

Yelp
Awesome service and the decor is vibrant. I really liked the open layout that let the space "breathe", if you will. There's something here for everyone. My bf ordered the pork belly, I ordered a vegan taco. We each also ordered a fresca (jamica and something.... it was pink and really delicious!) There was a wait for the pork belly so we took a little walk over to Timeless to pick up vegan pastries. The ingredients were really fresh, tasted great and everything looked wonderful. The only gripe I have is that the guac here was not-so-great. I am not sure if it was just a different style of guac, or someone different made it that day so it was extra tomato-laden or...? It was loaded with tomatoes and hardly any avocado. I ended up not even eating it. I'm 100% not a fan of raw tomatoes, but for those who are, maybe you would like it. I do have to emphasize, it was basically pico de gallo with a tiny bit of avocado. It also felt lacking in seasonings. Again, I'm not sure if this is just a different style or adaptation of guac but it was bland (needed more spices and lime) and just very tomato-y. It was not worth ordering. Other than that, this place was great. I'll be back but maybe I will skip the "guac".
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Kendra F.

Yelp
I have been here countless times. After stopping in for a pick up order and checking in on Yelp I was shocked that I, a day oner, someone who has gone to Señor Sisig when they were a food truck in San Francisco, hadn't left a review. So, cheers to my 250th review! Señor Sisig is a Filipino fusion restaurant. Their blend of adobo garlic rice and chicken wrapped in a tortilla to make a burrito is mouthwatering and something that I hadn't had a blend of before coming here. I've also had the palatable Sisig Fries with chicken, their mouthwatering and perfectly crispy lumpia topped with guacamole, and the Calamansi Ginger Limeade. Tonight I stopped in for a pick up order through Too Good To Go and received a surprise order of the Tocino Pork and rice plate. I've never had tocino before. It reminds me of barbecue. There was plenty of meat even though that can't be seen in the photo, the tomatoes were fresh, and I got a large amount of food. I fancy tocino pork now and am tempted to try it in a burrito. Overall, this restaurant has been a satisfying treat to me every time I've come in. From the food trucks to the To Go Restaurant storefront to having a full restaurant and bar, it's nice to see a local business thriving.
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Isabella R.

Yelp
Came here on a Saturday with my mom and fiancé for a place to hangout after lunch! We ordered pork sisig fries to share and some drinks, which were all delicious! We loved it so much we decided to order food to-go for dinner later for the whole family. As expected, everything was delicious! I don't think I'll ever get tired of the sisig burritos here! I used to go to Off the Grid in Daly City just for the Señor Sisig food truck back when I was a teenager, so visiting the brick and mortar location makes me so happy! The food is just as good and the menu just keeps getting better and better. On top of that, the service was great! Super friendly people who were checking up on us. Overall, great food and really cool location! The murals inside are amazing. I highly recommend!
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Jessica K.

Yelp
Service was mediocre. Nothing special. Nothing terrible. The food was decent. Came out quickly. Burritos were huge, could definitely have split one with my daughter instead of getting 2. Good vibes. The art was great. It was a beautiful day, sitting with the sun shining on us.
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Geena B.

Yelp
Stopped in for a quick lunch meal with coworkers. We walked up to the counter to order with the cashier who was very patient with all of our questions about dietary restrictions folks had. There's some seating inside the space. Many of the seats are high tops against a counter and some regular tables as well. I opted to get the sisig fries with tocino. It was super filling! I personally had to split it between two meals. I also enjoyed the calamansi ginger limeade which was tart and sweet. Can't wait to try more of the menu.
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Hazel C.

Yelp
I've been wanting to try their new location for a while. We finally made time after work on a Friday night, and let's just say we won't be back anytime soon. I ordered the Lechon Kawali and I had to return it to the counter. The chunks of pork were all fat, most with no meat at all just fat. I realized after eating some of the shrimp chips, so went back to the counter and told them that there is no way that I can eat that. I'm Filipino and have eaten many a Lechon Kawali during parties and there needs to be some meat and some fat in the pork belly. I asked the lady cashier if she can replace that with a Pork Sisig burrito instead. They did but I must say that the burrito was mostly rice and not much meat. I've been a loyal patron of Señor Sisig and this experience has got me thinking that all their recent expansions have affected the quality and quantity of their food. If I'm paying so much for their food, I expect more from them. We spent almost $90 with tip for 2 people for a fast casual experience and it was not good. I'd rather spend my money elsewhere. We have really cut down on eating out because of inflation and health reasons, so we probably won't be back here for a while after that terrible Lechon Kawali.
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Marc A.

Yelp
Souless filipino cooking served to the masses. Nowadays its either fried or wrapped in a tortilla and call it fusion. Everyone nowadays just jumping into fads. Food nowadays are more business insipired the chef inspired.
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T S.

Yelp
It was ok. I had this dinner from the food truck before, but somehow it just doesn't transfer well to brick and mortar. The meal felt insubstantial, well, like it was from a food truck. Plus it was cold out and to preserve the feel of a food truck all the windows of the establishment were open? Uhh.
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Angeli S.

Yelp
Finally got to visit one of their stores. I've only ever gotten from their food trucks. This location in Oakland is downtown. Parking is only street parking. Wasn't too hard to find any since we went on a rainy day. The place itself was pretty hip with the art all over the walls. The one thing I didn't like too much was that there weren't a lot of lower tables. We had our 2 year old with us and the seating was pretty limited. Luckily it wasn't too busy so we were able to find lower tables. The food is always good as per usual. We ordered the tosilog burrito (spicy), the pork sisig burrito (spicy), the RBC, and a cali chicken burrito. Daughter loved the RBC. She was dancing after every bite. Lol for the Cali burrito I think there was a bit too much fries.. but other than that it was still good.
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Ayesha A.

Yelp
I love Senor sisig. This oakland location is in the downtown, there are street parking. I went here when P-lo had a meet&greet. He is so kind and nice. I always get anything with tosilog which is marinated-sweet pork. I believe I got the tosilog burrito, always good & heavy lol! Then they had a special for singang wings, which was surprisingly good. I wasn't sure how they were going to pull that off but they did great! It was crispy wings with a vinegar dipping. Always a great place to eat!

Jhunn S.

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garbage! dont eat here!! worst filipino fusion! waste my 20 bucks,, not sisig! taste like a bad adobo!
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Veronica H.

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I have been wanting to try this place out for a while. We were in town visiting so decided to finally stop in. The atmosphere is very open and welcoming. Staff was very friendly and our food was fresh and tasty. My husband got the sisig salad and I got the sisig fries. We both enjoyed our meals. Next time I will definitely try other items on the menu.
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Carolyn D.

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Came here to grab a quick lunch during work. I got the sisig with steamed rice and chicken which was quite satisfying , im glad it came with the egg and good amount of veggies. Looking forward to trying other items on the menu next time!
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Cheena A.

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ICONIC BAY AREA SISIG SPOT W/ MUST-TRY LIMITED EDITION P-LO SINIGANG WINGS. Coolest Senor Sisig branch and same delicious food. AMBIANCE: 5/5. I've always been to the SF branch and was a first-timer, but was not one bit disappointed. I believe there's only street parking, but I didn't really have a hard time finding one on a Saturday afternoon. You walk into the cashier and TV menus up above, then there's plenty of seating to the right, which extends all the way to the end with a bar area. This spot has a laid-back ambiance surrounded by beautiful Bay Area-inspired murals and an open garage concept. The NFL game was playing too with perfect audio, and great vibes overall. SERVICE: 5/5. The guy staff we saw was doing a great job handling it all on the floor - taking food to tables, cleaning tables, making sure everyone's all good. He was very efficient and trying to accommodate everyone as quickly as he could since it started getting busy. FOOD: 5/5. I've always loved Senor Sisig, and typically order either the Chicken Sisig Silog w/ Rice or the Sisig Burrito wrapped in ube tortilla plus their special ube horchata. So simple but so good. This time around, I got a rice bowl to-go and ordered the P-lo Sinigang chicken wings plys cheese fries. The cheese fries were nothing too special and pretty small in portion, but the Sinigang wings were beyond flavorful - crispy wings plus tangy and refreshing sinigang sauce. Love it all every time. OVERALL: 5/5. Even though I'm always for the authentic sisig, Senor Sisig always hits the spot just as much and has become one of my go-to comfort foods out here. I completely recommend getting some sisig bowl, tacos, or burrito here and maybe grab a drink too!
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Lea S.

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My husband and I get take-out from here fairly frequently given its very close proximity to our home! We haven't eaten in the restaurant since they opened but it has a very cool vibe with counter service but lots of seating. Seems like a great place to enjoy watching a local sports game on one of their giant TVs. Their food is consistently good. Probably our favorite thing is the sisig fries with pork which is basically loaded nacho fries, but what sets these apart is the delicious meat and the topping to fry ratio which is on point, unfortunately I feel like some places do not have enough topping but here is the opposite! The various burritos are good, though sometimes I wish there was more sauce to go with them since they can eat a little dry for my taste, but to be fair I'm used to Mexican burritos that I drown in extra salsa.
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Rick M.

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Never a gripe about Señor Sisig food or service over the years. Every single thing I've ordered from the trucks or the original Oakland brick & mortar has been delicious and perfectly prepared. But it's always been take out. But now I finally got to visit the beautiful new Oakland home for Señor Sisig RESTAURANT, and she has ambiance for days! Okay, irony alert: I finally visit the sit down restaurant, but we're in a rush so we have to grab our dinner to go. But I will most definitely be back because the 17th Street shop has lots of seating, 2 big roll-up doors for fresh air, and a fully stocked bar. And a few menu offerings (like the lechon kawali) are only available for eat in. The hubby had the pork sisig salad (always fresh, crunchy, and delicious) and he silog'd it (added a runny fried egg on top). I had the new California Pork Sisig Burrito (pork sisig wrapped in a flour tortilla w/ french fries inside, shredded cheese, sour cream, guacamole, and pico de gallo). I went with the house spicy sauce that brought some heat to the burrito, but I still had to have my OG sriracha to make the flavors pop even more. I also took a side of their delicious fries home as well (I asked for well done and they were perfectly crunchy but still moist and flavorful inside). For me, good fries make or break a California burrito, and these were bangin' fries. Great to have you in your new home here in Oaktown, Señor Sisig. Here's to many great years ahead!
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Jeff W.

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OMG - new menu item alert! Crispy Sinigang Wings!! Absolutely so delicious! I ordered online for lunch and it only took 10 minutes instead of the normal 20 minutes to be ready. Winner!
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Andrew M.

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Came in right after opening so no line, friendly service and delicious food. Got th Sinigang wings, cali burrito and Sisig Nachos that were all fire! Definitely living up to the name and glad to have another Sisig location!
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Chris B.

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Love the food and the vibes here. There's not an item on the entire menu I don't enjoy, but that Crunchwrap and the cali burritos are my go-tos, and would suggest ordering at least one of those on your first visit. The open air setting and the full bar make this a place I will come back to time and time again, especially in the warmer months. Great vegan options too, I honestly cannot tell the difference between the real and fake meats most of the time.
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Michelle V.

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Came here in the afternoon, around 2pm for a late lunch. Sisig rice plate - Shared this between two people and maybe it was because I had a beer before this, but I was quite full. We added a fried egg. The sisig was decent. We added vinegar on top. The jalapeño bits added a slight kick. It's a standard rice and meat plate. Lechon plate - This took half an hour to come out, and it was pretty fresh because the lechon was piping hot and crispy. You eat it like fajitas/tacos style with tortillas. I liked the fried chips for texture. The pieces of meat were meaty, good ratio of skin and fat and meat. Not too fatty! My cousin got an ube milk drink on the side that was tasty and vibrant purple. It wasn't too sweet either. Wasn't in the mood for drinks but there's a whole bar here. The layout of the store is open-air and vibrantly decorated. The mural is stunning! The bathrooms are in the hallway behind the restaurant and they were clean. Would stop by here for a burrito next time!
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Robi D.

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Tosilig Burrito spicy so good and Lechon Kawale Plato is really good too. Great customer service and food. Good mix of Mexican and Filipino cuisine and artistic showmanship of Black and Filipino alliance in the Bay Area through art
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Emily S.

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I prefer ordering ahead so I don't have to wait as they can get pretty busy. My friend and I shared the crunchadilla which was good but heavy. My burrito was great aside from the bone shard I found in it. Be careful before chomping into your burrito. You might find a surprise.
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R J.

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Ok, though a bit overhyped. They do not honor the word mild. I love spicy food and will often get the most spicy salsa available when I am in Mexico. So no need to big league me with the spice and make it an 8 level spice when I ask for mild. I am just not always in the mood for really spicy food. Especially when the spice kills the flavor like it does at senior sisig. Its just not the greatest spice and it overbearing.
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Marck N.

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I ordered take out for lunch. I ordered the sisig crunch a dilla and sinigang wings. I enjoyed the sinigang wings. It was crispy and the tamarind flavor was really pronounced. I usually do not like tamarind, but I found the sweet and sour flavor balanced. The crunch a dilla with pork was also good. The monterey jack cheese, pico de gallo, lettuce, sour cream, and guacamole blended well with each bite. I found the spicy nacho dipping sauce not spicy. The wrap had enough flavor that the dipping sauce was unnecessary.
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Michelle D.

Yelp
Love this new location!!!! I haven't splurged on sisig tacos since I last worked in the city as I would frequently order from the truck... when all they had were trucks! Finally got to check it out and have my gf try their food out. The setting and ambiance are awesome! Love the murals and the overall set up. Service was pretty quick and our food was brought out fairly quickly. The sisig tacos being as good as i remember. Congrats on growing the brand. We don't get to venture around downtown Oakland much but this will definitely be a stop when we do
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Joey T.

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Ahhh so happy they opened this cantina! Art is dope in here. Vibes are perfect for sunny spring/summer days ahead. Great for game days and they have a full bar and draft beer. They have a ube colada machine which is really cool (didn't try this). I should've stuck with my og ordesisig burrito that I'm used too. because the sisig nachos were hella disappointing and quite frankly over priced for the small portion. Nachos were still good. Just overpriced and I'm still hungry
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Doctor G.

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I've had lunch here a few times. It's a modern fast food restaurant that's a mix of Mexican and Filipino food. I've had the pork tonsilog burrito a couple of times because the tonsilog is so tasty. I just wish there was more tonsilog in the burrito. Order at the counter. Good stuff.

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