A couple of revisits of Turo Turo places here in San Diego.
Nanay's Best BBQ:
Stuck in meetings, folks graciously picked up some lunch for me…….
Not so good…it was from Nanay's. Now, I totally get that the guys really like huge portions…..but I think they can do better.
The Menudo was so bland; lots of meat, but there were a couple of pieces that was almost inedible connective tissue. Not enough tomato, or much any flavor as a whole.
The "Spicy Pork"; their version of sisig was the remainder of BBQ Pork in a kind of stir fry. The pork was tough; not spicy enough, lacking in sour tones…..
Nice try guys….but totally quantity over skill and quality. Lots of leftovers for others though…..
Nanay's Best BBQ
6715 Mira Mesa Blvd
San Diego, CA 92121
Pinoy Fiesta:
I went and ordered some Salt and Pepper Chicken Wings for a potluck recently. So, being in National City, I decided to grab some lunch. Of course, Tita's is the obvious choice. But it had been a while since I'd visited Pinoy Fiesta, so I decided to see what was going on there.
The really friendly woman working had just filled the tray of Chicken BBQ, so I got that, along with (of course) some sisig.
I should just give up on the sisig here; it was cold, waxy, sour, but not spicy, and just mushy overall. Ok, it's finally sunk in.
The chicken bbq was interesting as it was very tender. Didn't care much for the sauce though as it was overly sweet and acidic. Too bad as that chicken was so soft and tender.
I did really enjoy the woman working who was so sweet and warm……though I think it'll be a while before I return.
Pinoy Fiesta
550 E 8th St
National City, CA 91950
Bummer about the Pinoy places. 🙁
Sisig is so hit and miss in SD. My local is Orient Valley, and I usually pass on it there, even though everyone is always so friendly. Too bad about Nanay’s. That really used to be a great place to pick up food from my last house.
some of these meals sound painful
I know CC….quite disappointing.
Hi Dereck – Was it back when it was Tem’s or after it became Nanay’s? I notice a difference.
Just quite mediocre Kat!
Nanay’s is always super busy during lunch. Low prices and huge portions keeps em coming back.
That’s why the guys in the office like the place Junichi. Personally, I think R&B and Manila Fast Food are both much better.
Doh! I usually eat at Manila Fast Food.
I think Manila Fast Food is better than Nanay’s Soo….unless you need huge portions.
Kirk, it was Tem’s then, but even after changing to Nanay’s it was ok for a while.
Hi Dereck – I think that Tem’s was a bit better than Nanay’s. And it seems that Nanay’s is not quite as good as before.