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A place at the Filipino table

Discover the dishes, stories, and traditions behind Filipino food. Then find a taste of it in San Antonio.

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Three dishes to know

01A family of dishes, not a single recipe

Say it: ah-DOH-boh

Meat or vegetables simmered with vinegar, garlic, and other seasonings. Every household seems to have its own version.

02A family of fresh and fried rolls

Say it: LOOM-pee-ah

Fillings wrapped in a thin wrapper and served fried and crisp, or fresh and soft. Often a favorite at gatherings.

03A broad family of noodle dishes

Say it: pahn-SIT

Noodles cooked with vegetables, meat, or seafood. The noodles, sauce, and toppings change from dish to dish.

San Antonio

Featured local event

A community event centered on adobo, near San Antonio. A chance to taste more than one take on the same dish in a single afternoon.

An external event listed as one local experience. This guide is independent of the event.

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