Tita Flora's

I’ve been slacking. Been here several times since they opened and I’m just now posting a review? Bad job out of me! Arguably the current staple of Filipino cuisine in Cleveland, you cannot go wrong by trying and patronizing Tita Flora’s. She represents Filipino cuisine pretty darn well. An easy go to for Filipino comfort food in CLE. The dining room is well decorated with an array of Filipino art and items on display. Very homey! I’ve tried many (probably most) of the item in the menu, plus some of their rotating socials. My favorites: for first timers, you MUST try the pork sisig: small slices of cubed pork belly seasoned with spices, chilies, mayo, and topped with a raw egg on a sizzling hot plate! Oh, I could eat this everyday if heart disease and heart attacks aren’t a thing 😔 Adobo: you have your choice of chicken or pork over rice. Personally, I love the pork. But you can’t go wrong with either one. Nothing too exciting about this dish in its looks and presentation, but if there is one dish that epitomizes Filipino cuisine, it’s adobo. Yes, it’s plain. But it’s also just damn plain good! Noodles: gotta try the pansit bihon. They also have pansit canton - again, can’t go wrong with either, but I prefer the bihon. Savory with just the perfect peppery complement. Kare kare: this is a beef stew with peanut sauce and vegetables. This is one of their rotating specials, so you won’t find it on the regular menu. But if you’re they’re and they’re serving this, TRY IT! Tender beef chunks swimming in that tasty peanut sauce, complemented by fresh and perfectly cooked veggies! Go ahead! What are you waiting for???

It was a good experience to dine in at Tita Flora’s. We ordered a lot of food like Chicken Inasal, Pancit, Bangsilog, Beef Caldereta, Shrimp Sinigang, Ginataang Gulay and the desserts are sooo good, the Ube cookies and the cassava cake was a delight to compliment the dishes. Zoe our server was so nice and we saw some Americans come in and out to try the Filipino dishes and she’s so nice to explain what’s on their menu. Definitely gonna come back here again.

Phenomenal home cooked meal. Everything just warms the soul. Highly recommend Lumpia, SO CRUNCHY. Getting purple yam ice cream for dessert is a MUST. Service made us feel so comfortable and cared for.

thank you and your team for such a full and fulfilling dining experience. We were taken care of in the most beautiful of ways! And the food was delish! As a vegetarian, I had the vegetable lumpia, vegetable pancit with rice noodles, ginataang gulag w/tofu and garlic rice, and sisig with tofu. 😋 and the desserts! Cheers to decades and decades + of success! Thank you.

Everything tasted great! Portions and prices were reasonable. Never had Filipino food before -- it was a tad greasy but not overwhelming. Nice to have a little gem so close to home.

First time trying and im definitely going back and will try eating there. But take out was easy to order and pick up. Highly recommend the Lumpia rolls! And the Pancit did not disappoint.

We enjoyed eating here. Our server Angela was so very friendly and helpful when we asked about different dishes. She also shared of Her growing up. My husband & I thoroughly enjoyed our dining experience Thanks to Great Food and Angela.

Came into the restaurant with a party of six on a Friday night and was quickly seated within 15 minutes. The staff was extremely attentive and professional while serving our large party. The food was amazing and came out quickly as well. It was also karaoke night and everyone was having a great time, the karaoke host engaged with everyone in the room. The restaurant closed at 9pm but we didn't leave until a little after close and the staff did not rush us at all and stayed professional the entire time. Highly recommend.

First time coming to Tita Flora's and wow did we have a blast! First karoake night was such a hit! Food was awesome, we ordered the pork sisig and kare kare with garlic friend rice and it was amazing. Karoake was so fun, literally cannot wait for the next one!

Holy crap this place is so good! Got the veggie lumpia (very crispy!) Pork sisig (soooo good, but very heavy so would pair well with veggies or rice!) Pinakbet (asked for no bitter melon, very forward shrimp paste flavor, tasted like homemade food!) Service was amazing-so attentive and friendly. Was very knowledgeable about the dishes and helped us order Ambiance is super casual, so invite your loved ones and friends to check out!

It's was pretty good. Sisig was super greasy. Be prepared for that. The garlic rice was really good. Pork was good. Everything had a TON of flavor. Looks clean enough. Decor needs a bump and the carpenter needs fired. Waitress was attentive and pleasant. Sisig was pork. I would advise against that and get the chicken. Most of the pork was pure fat. Some people are into that. Not my wife.

Tita Flora's is a wonderful family owned restaurant, and so cool to learn that it's the first Filipino dine in restaurant in the Cleveland area! It's about time! Here you'll get home cooked Filipino food by the one and only, Tita Flora, who serves food the exact way she would cook for her children. We got the bbq pork skewers, pork sisig, chicken adobo, ginataang gulay, and halo halo. The bbq pork for appetizers is a MUST. Honestly, I would totally order 5 orders of these and a side of garlic rice as a meal. The pork is so tender, the glaze is fantastic- it's sweet and salty, and the vinegar that comes with it balances it out perfectly. Pork Sisig is fire, it's a heavy dish with mayo and fatty pork but hearty and delicious with a bowl of rice. I love how it comes out in a sizzling hot plate. The Chicken Adobo is Tita's signature dish. The chicken is tender and falls straight off the bone. The sauce is full of collagen too! Ginataang Gulay is a coconut milk stew with green beans and pumpkin. You have the option to add shrimp but we kept it as is. We really liked this, creamy and so yummy. Getting Halo Halo for dessert is a no brainer. It's ube (Filipino purple sweet potato) ice cream over shaved ice with condensed milk and a variety of jellies and toppings. So refreshing in the current heat. Just fantastic and the interior has so much meaningful touches that pay homage to the beautiful island of the Philippines. Lots of vegan and vegetarian options too! Like Tofu Sisig, Veggie Pancit, etc.

Great service and a nice,relaxing, family friendly atmosphere. We enjoyed the pork lumpia and chicken adobo,along with the pancit and it was all really good. The chicken was tender and fell off the bone. This was our first time trying Filipino food and we enjoyed it.

I'm so happy to have a Filipino restaurant in my neck of the woods! We followed their opening closely and visited for a Friday lunch the other day. Our waitress was attentive and more than willing to discuss Philipino food, language, and culture with us. As for the space itself, they need to change their sign to reflect the new business as I had trouble finding it. It is near the Independence post office with plenty of parking. The inside is well-decorated with an Island feel and has plenty of seats. Our food was fantastic and well-priced. We shared two orders of vegetable lumpas for appetizers and then ordered one chicken pancit, one tofu pancit, and one tofu sisig. My order was the chicken pancit, which had quality chicken pieces and the noodles were covered in a nice, tart sauce. We all also had more than enough left for leftovers! We were too full to get our much-wanted Halo Halo dessert to share but we plan on coming back soon and ordering it! Yum!

Always happy to try a cuisine that I have never eaten before, so I have had Tita Flora's on my list since it opened. Located in a small shopping plaza off of Brecksville Road I is a can't miss chance to try Filipino food. Although the restaurant is not huge it is set up with lots of room and feels both classy and casual at the same time; plenty of wood and nice accents make the room very welcoming. The menu is concise and features enough choices to make your mouth water. I ended up ordering the fish balls appetizer and the tofu Sisig to get a nice sample of what they offer. Service was prompt and friendly with the little touches like refilling water without being asked. The fish balls came out quickly; 6 balls on skewers with a spicy dipping sauce. The fish balls are ground white fish and then steamed; the result is a firm gel with a nice texture and mild flavor. The dipping sauce is a thickened sweet and soy-based sauce with an amazing spicy kick that lingers on the tongue. I really enjoyed these, a great start for the meal. Next up was the Tofu Sisig, a large serving of Tofu, onions, hot peppers, garlic and an egg on a sizzling platter. You mix the meal together to cook the egg on the hot platter. Eating it with the white rice makes for a wonderful meal since the platter and eggs make the tofu cooked crispy with strong and smoky flavor. One of the best tofu dishes I have ever had; plus it was a very filling meal. The flavors are a bit familiar and a bit different, but definitely very bold. I completely enjoyed my dinner at Tita Flora's; great atmosphere, wonderful food, excellent service and an overall good value. I will be back to try other items on the menu and certainly to have the Sisig again. If you are looking to expand your culinary experiences, put Tita Flora's on your list.

My dream has finally come true: an authentic Filipino restaurant in my neighborhood, owned and managed by some of the nicest people to walk this earth. I've seen a few restaurants that didn't last long in this same space so I pray to the restaurant gods that this place remains steadfast. Parking is a breeze in this strip mall (located in the back, next to the post office), the location itself not being visible off the Main Street can make this an easily missed target but please please please do NOT let this gem pass you by. Make that U turn baby and take a trip to my motherland. Being born and raised in Los Angeles, I've had my fair share of Filipino food (house parties, restaurants, catered events and in the Philippines as well). For Cleveland where the Filipino population is small but mighty, I am so happy to say that this place represents! My usual go to item is the pork sisig (highly recommend for new visitors) But tonight Tita Flora had two new featured specials that I could not resist. I used to abhor diniguan (pork stewed in pig blood) just knowing what it was and how dark it was such a turn off. But when I finally tried it, my eyes rolled back in ecstasy. It's savory, does not have any of that iron taste I expected in a blood stew, and atop the garlic rice: flavor explosion! Tonight also featured another dish, an entire deep fried tilapia topped with sweet and sour sauce. I could have sworn it was actually red snapper to be honest but it was juicy, tender and easy to debone when sharing it family style. Must also mention the pork bbq sticks we got as an appetizer, another one of my highly recommend items when I refer friends here. You get two sticks that have maybe 4-5 pieces of fatty pork. It's basted in a citrus, sweet, salty marinade that just yields this perfect protein snack. It comes with a peppery garlic vinegar dipping sauce that I just wanted to pour onto everything I ate (really enhanced that tilapia). This place just needs a karaoke set up for the fill Filipino atmosphere. Please check out their desserts (turon and halo halo are also among my recommendations but if I had to boast any of them, buy one of their sylvanas it's like a Filipino macaron cookie!

My husband's family is Filipino. So we had to come here when family was visiting. The restaurant is medium sized with themed island decor. Service was timely. The menu has classic dishes. The flavors were authentic and my in-law said it was like being transported back home. You won't find any fish options here because of the lack of good supply in Cleveland. I personally appreciate this cause it's important to have a quality ingredients. Also important to note, that they may not have certain meats on the weekday if there is no supply availability. So it's a bit of luck with the menu. I have to mention the garlic rice, it SO good!

Very pleasant experience and the food was great! I will definitely dine there again very soon!!

Delicious. Went on a Sunday after a movie with a friend. They were out of the the sweet pork rice dish and the halo halo dessert, these were both things I had my eye on but it didn't matter because what I had was very delicious. I was sad to learn that there was no ube anything but my ube obsession is heavyyyy. My friend and I started with the fish balls appetizer and vegetable lumpia. We both got the sisig with pork, comes out on a hot plate and the raw egg cooks from there. We both got sides of garlic fried rice which went amazing with the dish but was delicious on its own as well. My guava juice in a can was a bit syrupy. We got the fried banana dessert and it was good, just a bit hard to cut into with a spoon. I really enjoyed the flavors and experience of the meal

I was so excited to finally try out this cute little Filipino restaurant near my office. I just came back from visiting the Philippines a couple months ago and can definitely say this food is legit Filipino food. Lots of vegetarian options too which is great. Food was very fresh and the staff very friendly. Wanted to try the halo halo but the food was so tasty I didn't leave enough room. Will definitey be a repeat lunch spot for me

Updating to add pics from 2 subsequent visits. We tried the pancit canton and pinakbet in our 7/14 visit, then in our visit tonight, 7/20, we also got a chance to try their weekend special of pork liempo complemented by a refreshing mango salsa, all new dishes simply amazing! Can't say enough about this place - do yourself a favor and try this place out. I'm bummed that we live in Seattle, so we can't come here a few times a week!

We came here tonight for dinner and let me tell you, it was one of the best meals I've ever had. I started with the veggie lumpia, which were fresh and crispy with a yummy vinegar dipping sauce. I had the tofu sisig for my main and I am not exaggerating when I say it's the best dish I've had in a very long time - I'm going to have dreams about this one! It does have a little spice but it's not too overwhelming. My partner had the chicken and he was very happy with his food as well. Service was a little slow but everyone was super nice and very apologetic. I can't wait to have that sisig again after the holidays!

We had to stop by and check out this newly opened Filipino restaurant! The interior decor is bright and inviting, with these fun signs of various Filipino cities accented with various hallmarks unique to the city. The menu contains the classics, which is supplemented by the specials posted online and on the chalkboard when you come in. Our table as a whole ordered lumpia Shanghai, pork adobo, chicken inasal, pochero (weekend special) and ginaatang. The lumpia Shanghai were hot and crisp with well-seasoned filling. The entrees were all pretty good, though the pochero came out lukewarm rather than warm/hot. The skin on the chicken inasal was particularly crispy. The adobo had the right balance of vinegar and the other seasonings. I liked the ginaatang but the squash wasn't very good quality. From photos online it looks like kabocha but what I got had tasted almost like yucca-- starchy and not sweet at all. Lastly we had to try the Turin, which comes with homemade ube ice cream. We loved it! Def will look forward to coming back--service was friendly too ^_^

Such a great experience, eating here with my brother and nephew. We ordered pork BBQ, chicken inasal, lumpia, tofu sisig, and ginataang. Everything was excellent and really authentic. Plus we got to meet Tita Flora and her family. Highly recommend.

everything is perfect! such a gem in Independence-Tita Flora's has become my new comfort food spot. Staff is attentive and make you feel like family

Excellent food. Authentic Filipino food, no fusion this or that. Sisig was tasty. Pancit and bistek was also very good. Best Filipino food in Ohio. Very friendly and courteous staff.

The food is excellent and very authentic. It is exactly how I remember it growing up in the Philippines. Everyone working there made we feel truly welcome. I highly recommend Tita Flora's! SARAP!!!

Love this!! So happy to finally visit Tita for some delicious Filipino foods!! One of my friend's is Filipino and her mom always cooked us the most amazing food! Absolutely amazing service!!! I'm happy to have this delicious home cooked food in Independence and will be back for more!! Come and support this tasty addition to the expanding Cleveland food scene!

We purchased a FOX New Day Deal for Tita and Flora's and thought we would try it after the air show today, 8/31/24. The menu was very limited and the one item we wanted, beef caldereta, a tomato based stew, was unavailable. We settled for the bistek, which was thin slices of beef (which was chewy) and onions...that's it! We also had chicken adobo that had overcooked chicken thigh & drumstick. Both were served with plain white rice. For a Starter we had fish balls, which were very chewy, pork bbq skewers, which were chewy but good flavor, and my favorite out of everything was the lumpia Shanghai pork spring rolls. For the price, food was not great, the atmosphere was lacking any warmth or even cultural appearance. We were seated immediately but there were only 4 other people there. The Server, who I think was the owner, never smiled or seemed very friendly. Would not recommend Tita Flora's.

I just came from a visit to the Philippines and I'm so impressed. This is the most Authentic Filipino food in the Cleveland area. It was such a pleasant surprise. Great space and awesome servers! Eat here for the culture and it's just damn good food.

Everything I had was amazing!! Pork tocilog was very flavorful and came with a generous portion of garlic rice. I was unaware the pork was more of a pork belly so that was a little different. Lumpia came out fresh and super crispy. The Ube roll was very fresh too and not overly sweet. Service by Veronica was awesome. She could tell I was a little inexperienced with Filipino food, so she went over the menu in depth. I showed her pictures of Filipino food I've had at other restaurants and she was able to identify what each thing was and suggest something similar. We will absolutely be back!

4-7-2024 Delicious and authentic. We tried the vegetable lumpia, tofu sisig, Pancit bihon, and cornsilog. The food was all 5 stars, but maybe since it was the night before the eclipse, they were out of a few items and the service staffed seemed tired/harassed. Still a great experience

Really good food. Loved the vegetable lumpia and pancit. Desserts were unique. We will be back.

Perfect pinoy food i like the pancit, lumpia& chicken adobo I have here today. Tita Flora is so nice and accommodating. Food prep is fast and hot on the plate! Omg the Sansrival cake is sooooo good!!! The layering is perfect

If you love food and want to support a local business, please check this place out. I knew nothing about Filipino food coming into the night and the waitress was so great with the recommendations. Both vegetable and meat dishes were delicious and soi

I was really excited to try Tita Flora's as I greatly enjoy Filipino cuisine & it did not disappoint & was a very good experience! It's a very cute place & has a bright & open feeling. The service was very friendly & quick! We started with both types of lumpia (Filipino egg rolls) and although both were delicious--the traditional pork were extra yummy. We greatly enjoyed the chicken pancit noodles & it was a hearty serving size, with plenty left to take home. We also tried & enjoyed the bistek - thinly sliced beef with onions in a citrus-soy braise. Be sure to upgrade to the garlic fried rice for extra yumminess! The meet - thinly sliced was still very tender & not over cooked. We would definitely order both entrées again. I look forward to returning and trying other items. I wish them great success and longevity!

Came here on a date for the first time and was thoroughly impressed by the food and hospitality at Tita Flora's! HIGHLY recommend the pork bbq for a starter. It's juicy, tender, flavorful, and pairs perfectly with the side of vinegar provided. For entree, we ordered the pork sisig and pork adobo. Both were delicious and authentic but the sisig REALLY stood out for me and is great for anyone that likes some spice! And to top it all off, best for last was their ube brownies. CANNOT RECOMMEND IT ENOUGH. we even debated ordered an extra one for to go. Great food all around and our waitress was so nice and attentive. We will definitely be returning to try other things on the menu!

The food is freshly made and exact to traditional Filipino cooking. Service is friendly and attentive. A wonderful place to experience Filipino food.

What a lovely experience. I had never eaten Filipino food and was open to giving it a try. The waitress was very helpful and offered suggestions. My friend and I both had Pancit with rice noodles and chicken for me, shrimp for him. We both enjoyed our meal. Portion size was generous. I will return. Welcoming staff.

I've long loved Filipino food, but finding it in Cleveland has been tricky. Enter Tita Flora's, which is a spacious sit-down place serving amazing food. I went on a Saturday night, and it was lively but not packed. Service was friendly and lightning-fast. My husband and I ordered the pork lumpia and tokwa't baboy (crispy pork belly and fried tofu served with a vinegar sauce) to start. The lumpia were fresh, crispy, and delicious. The tokwa't baboy was a combination of unctuous cubes of pork with crispy tofu. I could have put the sauce on everything. For mains, he got the pork adobo and I opted for the ginataang gulay, a stew of green beans and squash in coconut milk. We loved both. Unfortunately, we were both too full for dessert, but that just means we'll have to go back. Highly recommended.

We enjoyed the food and the friendly service at Tita Flora's. For appetizers, we ordered pork bbq, both lumpia, and the tokwa't baboy (pork belly and tofu). The tokwa't baboy was lackluster: even shared among our table of 4, it was left unfinished; however, the other starters were delicious. For my entree I ordered the chicken adobo with garlic fried rice, which was good but not exceptional. The halo halo dessert was interesting, something I'd never eaten before. I appreciate having authentic dessert options on the menu, although I didn't love it and wouldn't order it again. On other hand, my wife's sans rival cake from a local Filipino bakery was excellent.

I read about Tita Flora's a few months before they opened. As with any new restaurant, I prefer to give it a bit of time to work out the kinks before posting a review. That said, since they opened I've had every dish on the menu as well as some of their weekend specials. I tell you with the utmost certainty that this food is authentic, delicious, prepared and presented with quality, care and love...and did I say delicious; well let me reiterate freaking delicious! I love good food but I revere good food and quality service and Tita Floras has it all. I'm limited in how much I can say here but if you are not already convinced, just trust me; this food is unmatched. If that's not convincing enough, order and if you don't like it, message me and I'll reimburse you. How's that?! I've been here at least 10 times, tried everything on the menu and vouch for it all. I implore everyone to go once and ensure you'll go back again.

We had a table of 7, the restaurant was full, but our service was amazing! She explained the dishes, provided recommendations, and was pleasant through the entire experience. I will be back, the food was fresh, flavorful, and a nice variety.

The beef caldereta was tender and reminded me of my grandmas cooking. The pork adobo tasted dry and salty. The halo halo was a good end to the meal. The lumpia Shanghai were also tasteful

A group of us (11 people) went to Tita Flora's for lunch last week. The food was out of this world fantastic! None of us had eaten Filipino food before so we ordered several appetizers and many of the entrees on the menu. We all were able to try each others food. My favorite entree was the Beef Caldereta. It is the most comforting beef stew you will every have. I also enjoyed the Pancit with rice noodles and shrimp, Bistek, Chicken Inasal, and Sisig with Pork. Upgrading to the garlic rice (from the white rice included with most dishes) is a MUST. Run, do not walk, to Tita Flora's!!

What an unexpected delight! I had vegetable sping rolls for an appetizer with an amazing side for dipping. Pandit with chicken was a delicious noodle dish with a light sauce. Service was friendly, and the atmosphere was like home. Highly recommend, and I will be visiting again!

Don't miss an opportunity for an incredible meal and experience at Tita Flora's. This Filipino restaurant is too good to miss. This was our second meal and it was every bit as good as the first. My wife and I shared the Beef Caldereta, which was similar to a beef stew but ten times better. We also shared the Pancit Bihon with chicken. The menu describes this traditional Filipino dish as rice noodles stir fried with assorted vegetables. Wonderful ! The best part of this experience was the people. Everyone was so kind and helpful. It really was like sitting down in a Filipino kitchen and sharing a meal. At the conclusion of our meal, management helped us to plan our next meal. We can't wait.

Excellent restaurant serving authentic Filipino food in a bright and inviting space. This was a wonderful taste of home cooking for me as I miss my Filipino mom's dishes! Nice family run business and the service was welcoming and friendly! Recommend the lumpia Shanghai, pork adobo, and pancit. Delish! This restaurant truly is a gem and I highly recommend it!

This place is in the middle of a strip mall, but the inside area is fairly big and open. We had the pork lumpia, sisig, bistek and something w a beef Patty and fried egg/rice. Overall, I thought the food was good, but my Filipino wife said "average". They could probably spice things up a bit and the bistek was definitely not traditional; even a gringo like me noticed that . Service was friendly and fast . I would recommend giving it a try

Some of the best Filipino food in NE Ohio and such great service and hospitality. Definitely recommend!

Phenomenal food! Haven't had a meal with this much flavor in a while. For appetizer we did the Tokwa't Baboy (crispy pork belly). Cooked perfectly and the sauce it came with was well balanced. For my entrée I did the pancit (noodle dish with veggies). I chose rice noodles paired with shrimp. My better half ordered the pork adobo. I got to try a bite and was blown away. For desert we got the Turon (deep fried banana). That was a solid desert to end our experience. We went on their second week of opening, they are brand new (July 2023). So be prepared to wait for seating. Just as a side note, this was my first Filipino restaurant dining experience and the bar has been set high!

The food was good. The portion size did not match the prices though. I get it that rent may be high, but $3 for a tiny bowl of white rice and $5 for the same sized garlic rice? Real Filipinos like their rice. I would need at least 3 orders of their rice to get the food to rice ratio correct. I left hungry. That's a no for me.

Never been kicked out of a restaurant in my life. My poor kids are upset and they were really looking forward to having Filipino food tonight. They announced they will seat the other 2 couples that walked in, but could not seat our party of 4. That was embarrassing for our family. They said there was going to be a large group of 30 coming later. However, they had the open sign up. Instead of telling us privately, the hostess announced it for everyone to hear.

I thoroughly enjoyed Tita Flora's! From the moment we walked in, I loved the decor. It was bright and comfortable. The service was quick and friendly. Everyone was happy to recommend a dish and everything we had was absolutely delicious. This will definitely be in a new staple in the rotation!

Authentic and delicious. Easy to order take out. Staff is very friendly. Look forward to having it again.

Great sit-down Filipino restaurant. Service was friendly and attentive. Everyone loved their meals. I highly recommend the pork adobo, Ginataang Gulay, lumpia, and fried bananas.

This is real food. I never had anything like it. Introduction to the cuisine 100/10. Eat here. Life changing kinda shit yk. I would sell my children (not really) for this food ( I kind of mean it).