Tita Lina’s

Fast food home cooked Filipino food. It is turo turo style where you select what dishes you want and what kind of plate (1 dish or 2 dishes). I had the beef caldareta, dinuguan, tocino and turon here. There are a lot more dishes I want to try and I look forward to my future visits here.

I came across Tita Lina's on an Instagram reel a few days ago. I'm not going to lie, I am very biased when it comes to other Filipino food that isn't my parents' cooking. But I did want to give them a try. Wow they did not disappoint. I ordered their Laing and pork bbq skewer. It was so close to being as good as my parents. Incredibly delicious! The service was so great. The lady that helped us was very sweet and friendly. It's tucked in a small parking lot on Temple Street. Salamat Tita Lina for the delicious Filipino food! It definitely hit the spot and was close to the home cooking I enjoy!

FOOD WAS AMAZING!!!!! many kudos to Red-I would eat here any day of the week-a great hole in the wall

I was in the area and craving some legit Filipino food (not the trendy modern places that have been popping up) and this place had just what I needed. I got palabok, adobo, lechon kawali, and caldereta and everything was great. The portions are generous and reasonably priced.

Tried the chicken adobo with half and half rice/pancit. All pretty good, the chicken has some pieces that are cooked perfectly and are tender and juicy and some not as. The pancit is good as well but could be idk more flavorful to me, a lot of the the flavor is more in the veggie bits than the noodles still delicious though to me , and wow the guy was so generous he filled my tray up like he made sure I was gonna eat that was nice .

What a hidden gem! Stopped by for lunch solely because they had so many options to choose from and you could actually see what you were getting. They have a lunch option of rice with 1 or 2 entrees. The server let me know I could do half pancit and rice along with a main. The food was hot but my husband got chicken skewers that were cold and a little on the dry side. My food however was delicious! It had the vibe of a small mom and pop spot with lots of locals dining in. Definitely a place to go if you want to explore Filipino cuisine. I would def recommend to others and maybe next time I would venture out and try something new.

Working in downtown provides for many options that highlight the diversity that makes up LA- today my exploration landed me in Filipino town. The hardest part is knowing what to order based on the appearance of the glass container. The friendly staff explains each dish but in all honesty, everything looks worthy of a sample. I went for the lechon combo. The pig skin was nicely crisp, with a hint of sweetness to balance the salt. Meat was tender almost butter like. To our surprise, the owner was sitting next to us and we share a Turon dessert, a crispy egg roll type with banana and jackfruit filling. A simple sugary glaze that compliments the non-greasy texture. Service was friendly and welcoming! Will definitely return in a lively environment with what appears to have many regulars!

This place on Yelp was 5 stars, but once I got there, this place off the food alone exceeds 5 stars! Let's talk about the food-- everything was seasoned to perfection. The sinigang had these thick cuts of pork belly with the perfect tamarind and sour balance. The sisig tasted so clean and fresh and I loved how there was elements of pickled onions and peppers in it. The diniguan (pork blood) didn't taste heavy at all, it was the best consistency and had a slight sour to it which I loved. Everything we paired with the garlic rice and tocino and walked away full yet surprisingly didn't feel heavy at all. Now let's talk about the service-- I've been to a lot of Filipino to-go spots, and at these other spots, it feels like you're a nuisance for being there. At Tita Lina's, you feel like you've walked into your grandma's house. The hospitality, conversation, and care made me feel so welcome and happy to recommend to my friends and come back for more! The place was clean and even with people walking in and out, every staff member smiled and made our experience impeccable! I'll be back when I'm in the area or if I need catering for a party!

The food here is absolutely delicious! They offer a variety of choices, and I went with the 2-item combo, which is only $13.50. It's an excellent value given the generous portions. I also ordered a Turon, a fried banana dessert that was the perfect sweet ending to my meal. The service was great. The only drawback is the small parking lot. I highly recommend this spot for a satisfying and affordable meal.

Holy Filipino deli heaven. I am so so so happy to have popped in here for lunch during my LA trip. Came here with a dining companion and we each got the 2 side combo plate - it was probably enough to feed us for two meals but it was too good we each finished our plate. I got the beef calderata and pork adobo along with a rice/pancit combination. The calderata was so savory and flavorful - the adobo was little bit on the salty side but oh so good and fatty in the best way possible. I had a taste of the kare kare and it was so good it almost brought tears to my eyes. I opted for the adobo because it seemed "healthier" than the kare kare but I think next time I'm in town, I'll go ham on the kare kare. I was also able to try the Léchon that my companion ordered and it was so light, crispy, and just so delicious. The sauce that accompanied Léchon was also to die for. I loved how sporadically they shouted to the patrons, we aren't fighting - this is how we talk! Welcome to the family!!! So sweet and it made the dining experience special like we were in someone's actual home. Such lovely people and food - I wish them all the business and best for their future.