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Best Filipino Restaurants Nearby in Lathrop

Taco Bell

Taco Bell

4.1
(5k+)
• Mexican • Fast Food
$0 delivery fee • 1.8 mi • 25 min
"The soft tacos are classic always fresh and so flavorful. I got the new rolled Cantina Chicken Rolled Quesadilla Combo with the brand new dirty Baja blast and let me say it ids fresh, cheesy, and with the sauce included it makes for the perfect quick meal. I would and will be ordering again."
"Very disappointed with my Taco Bell order. I ordered tacos and there was literally little to NO meat inside—just the shell. 😐 This is honestly unacceptable, especially for what I paid. It feels like they were being extremely stingy with the portions. Please see the attached photos. I expected much better."
Bean Burrito
A warm flour tortilla filled with refried beans, Red Sauce, diced onions, and shredded cheddar cheese. Item is lacto-ovo, allowing for dairy & egg consumption. Preparation methods may lead to cross contact with meat. See ta.co for full details. (360 cal.)
$3.43
Nachos BellGrande®
Warm-and-crispy tortilla chips with seasoned beef, refried beans, diced tomatoes, warm Nacho Cheese sauce, and reduced-fat sour cream. (730 cal.)
$8.35
Chicken Quesadilla
A large flour tortilla filled with a blend of mozzarella, pepperjack, and cheddar cheeses, grilled, marinated all-white-meat chicken, Creamy Jalapeño sauce, and grilled to perfection. (490 cal.)
$7.81
Crunchwrap Supreme®
A warm flour tortilla filled with seasoned beef, warm Nacho Cheese sauce, a crispy tostada shell, lettuce, diced tomatoes, and reduced-fat sour cream folded into our signature Crunchwrap form and grilled to go (530 cal.)
$7.98
Panera Bread

Panera Bread

4.5
(11k+)
• Sandwiches • Salads
$0 delivery fee • 6.8 mi • 32 min
"I love everything about Panera bread and I love their salads and their sandwiches and I love their cookies… Especially the kitchen sink cookie, the chocolate chipper etc"
"I ordered cranberry chicken walnut sandwich, it taste very good but you just put a scoop in the middle of the bread and that it. You should spread it crust to crust. And this is not the first time. I also ordered the chicken and rice soup and got chicken noodle. It was good but not what I ordered"
Sandwich and Soup/Mac
Selection of a half soup and a half sandwich
$15.83
Sandwich and Salad
Selection of a half sandwich and a half salad
$17.05
Broccoli Cheddar Soup
Bowl (360 Cal.), Cup (240 Cal.), Bread Bowl (910 Cal.) Chopped broccoli, shredded carrots and select seasonings simmered in a velvety smooth cheese sauce. Allergens: Contains Wheat, Milk
$11.02
Soup/Mac and Salad
Selection of a half soup and a half salad
$16.21
Starbucks

Starbucks

4.5
(800+)
• Coffee • Cafe
$0 delivery fee • 1.1 mi • 22 min
"Thank you for taping up my bag. I really appreciate it"
"I ordered a coffee and noticed an oily-looking substance inside the cup. The drink also tasted strange, so after taking only two sips, I stopped drinking it because I did not feel comfortable or trust what was in it. On top of that, I ordered whipped cream and did not receive any, and I was also given the wrong amount. Because of these issues, I had to throw the drink away and would like a full refund."
Iced Brown Sugar Oatmilk Shaken Espresso
First we shake Starbucks® Blonde espresso, brown sugar and cinnamon together, and then top it off with oatmilk and ice for a cool lift to power you through your day. If Starbucks® Blonde Espresso Roast is not available, Signature Espresso Roast will be substituted.
$9.64
Iced Caramel Macchiato
We combine our rich, full-bodied espresso with vanilla-flavored syrup, milk and ice, then top it off with a caramel drizzle for an oh-so-sweet finish.
$8.56
Double-Smoked Bacon, Cheddar & Egg Sandwich
Start your day with 21g of protein. This premium sandwich has bacon smoked for six hours over hickory wood chips, stacked with a cage-free fried egg, topped with a melted slice of sharp Cheddar cheese - all on our signature croissant bun.
$7.47
Caramel Frappuccino® Blended Beverage
Caramel syrup meets coffee, milk and ice for a rendezvous in the blender, while whipped cream and buttery caramel sauce layer the love on top. To change things up, try it affogato-style with a hot espresso shot poured right over the top.
$8.84
California Donuts & Deli

California Donuts & Deli

4.8
(4k+)
• Deli • Donuts
$0 delivery fee • 13.1 mi • 44 min
Farther away
Rave Reviews
"They make A SUPER GREAT BURGER!! I loved it! The bun is soft and fresh. The meat perfectly cooked medium well. It was soooo good!! BIG AND JUICY DELICIOUS. I ate the whole thing. Thats how good it was. They make the best french fries ... make sure you get some! Hubby likes how crispy and not greasy the hash browns are. Today he had the sausage Egg 20. Breakfast Croissant and he likes them and he likes the big breakfast they make his eggs over easy perfect. Everything is prepared carefully and with the best ingredients. The donuts are heavenly. You will be glad you ordered from here because they are so nice & never ever made a mistake to my doordash order. Thank you California Donuts for going above and beyond ."
"Fantastic!!! Everything from this place is outstanding. I love the way they safety package my order. The coffee arrived hot fresh with a great amount of cream and sugar! The Regular Dozen Mixed donuts are just amazing and they always go above and beyond by adding extra donuts and donuts holes! But the 11. Omelette Combo was seriously so freaking good. The omelet itself is just huge and filled with and topped with a ton of meats veggies and melty cheese. The meal came with a perfectly crispy hash brown and toast with butter and jelly and a small coffee. They included a ton of condiments plus fork and knife and napkins. Do yourself a favor and try this place out on DoorDash the food comes fast and fresh!!"
20. Breakfast Croissant
Three scramble eggs, American cheese, mayo and meat of your choice between bacon, sausage links and ham.
$8.32
One Dozen Donutholes
A box of mixed 12 Regular Donuts. (Only donuts readily available in stock will be in the dozen, any donuts requested will be substituted to the best of our ability if we do not have the donuts you requested.) NOTE: Do refer to our current REGULAR DONUTS list if ordering specific donuts. We may not always have what you need, but will do our best to accommodate you. Please let us know if there are any peanut, coconut, or other allergies when ordering a mixed dozen. Thank you.
$2.89
Regular Dozen Mixed
Double cheeseburger combo come with french fries and drink.
$17.48
4. Double Cheeseburger Combo
A breakfast platter containing two strips of bacon, two slice of ham, two sausage links, one hash brown and toast
$12.63
Cinnabon

Cinnabon

4.5
(400+)
• Coffee • Cinnamon Roll
$0 delivery fee • 3.3 mi • 27 min
$6 off on $25+
"yummy and bite size! perfect for sharing!"
"Def NOT Cinnabon. Tasted like regular homemade cinnamon rolls"
Classic Roll
Our world-famous cinnamon roll is made with a combination of warm dough, legendary Makara cinnamon, and signature cream cheese for a freshly baked, irresistible sweet treat.
$6.65
Classic BonBites™ (16ct)
The classic Cinnabon flavors you love, but in 16 adorably bite-sized bons!
$17.59
Classic Center of the Roll™
The ooey-gooey center of the Classic Cinnabon, this is the definition of a perfect treat.
$5.66
CinnaSweeties® (15ct)
Fifteen bite-size doughnut treats rolled in our famous Cinnamon sugar, for a perfectly poppable treat.
$6.53
Casa Pinoy

Casa Pinoy

4.8
(100+)
• Filipino • Casual Dining
$0 delivery fee
"Had the fried pork belly combo (lechon kawali) with half rice, half pancit (bihon), and pickled vegetables. Belly was hot, crunchy and juicy, cooked just right and cut into bite-sized pieces. The pancit was a standout: fluffy and peppery. Portions were not large, there was no leftovers for baon. Will definitely buy again."
"Food was excellent. Trust me.. order anything, you will be happy"
Crispy Pork Belly Plate
Bestseller
$19.88
BBQ Skewers (2 sticks)
Marinated chicken or pork skewers glazed with classic Filipino BBQ sauce. Two sticks per order.
$12.56
2PCS BBQ Stick Plate
Our signature bestselling savory pork sisig made from grilled chopped pork, onions, chili peppers, and citrus (calamansi). Served with rice and lumpia.
$19.72
Pork Sisig Plate
Thin, crispy pastry wrappers filled with ground meat, vegetables, and seasonings. Served with sweet chili sauce. 12 pieces per serving.
$19.34
Everything Over Rice

Everything Over Rice

Filipino • Food Truck
$0 delivery fee
Farther away
Tri-Tip Bowl
Our famous flavored tri-tip slices, over white rice bowl.
$20.49
Everything Over Rice Bowl
Our famous tri tip, pork & chicken adobo & potatoes, severed over white rice meal. This bowl comes with one pork or pork & veggie lumpias.
$25.46
Pork Adobo Bowl
Our flavorful pork adobo & potatoes, served over rice, a simple yet flavorful bowl.
$17.46
Chicken Adobo Bowl
Chicken breast & thigh adobo & potatoes over rice bowl.
$17.88
Nordic Bites

Nordic Bites

4.7
(600+)
• Scandinavian • Fast Casual
$0 delivery fee
Farther away
"Perfectly cooked crispy Pork belly on smashed potatoes with a creamy Sauce is something so good and filling. Thank you Nordic Bites for this special surprise!! If you want a good Special halo halo WITHOUT going Hawaii no traveling. meat ball sliders 2 for 5 $ so special these sliders. This will be my favorite too along with the Danish Hot Dog Pork. I am also addic to the dessert cakes that travel well and are perfect creamy onoliciousness!!! I love this cafe and it is my favorite. Everything is super fresh healthy & wonderfully made. Thanks again to Nordic Bites for blessing us here in Stockton."
"The new Princess cakes are super heavenly & so pretty. I want to order a few for my work friends and they can enjoy how cute and yummy. The Strawberry smoothie is the best!!! Another one of my favorites is the hotdog and the shrmp with egg open faced sandwich. That is pretty and delicious!! Thank you to Chef Sally and her staff for making every order correct & super special made with Aloha."
Danish Hot Dog Pork
Savory pork sausage nestled in a bun, topped with crispy onions, pickled red cabbage and a dash of tangy homemade remoulade .A Danish delight!
$5.21
Danish meatballs with baby potatoes, green peas and thyme brown sauce
Gyro style sealed sandwich. Lamb, onion, cucumber, garlic crème fraiche sauce on a brioche bun.
$13.89
Joey’s Boba and Vietnamese Sandwiches

Joey’s Boba and Vietnamese Sandwiches

Vietnamese • Casual Dining
$0 delivery fee
Newly Added
#1 Special Pho
Shrimp Springrolls w/ Mint, Rice Noodles, & Lettuce Comes with Peanut Sauce
$19.5
Chicken Skewer
8pc Deep Fried Battered Shrimp Comes with Sweet and Sour Sauce
$4
Shrimp Spring Rolls
Cold Cut Special comes with Gio Thu (Head Cheese) Pork, Pork Roll & Ham, Jalapeños, Pickled Daikons & Carrots, Cilantro, Butter, and Cucumber
$8.65
Seafood Pho
Char Sui BBQ Pork Sandwich comes with Char Sui Pork, Jalapeños, Pickled Daikons & Carrots, Cilantro, Butter, and Cucumber
$19.5
Micheladas El Patron Carniceria y Taqueria

Micheladas El Patron Carniceria y Taqueria

4.3
(1k+)
• Mexican • Quesadillas
$0 delivery fee
Farther away
15% off on $40+
"WOW!!! The Asada Burrito regular was simple but so full of flavor still. The Chilaquiles burrito comes with egg chilaquiles carnitas or your choice of meat was packed with flavor but not too much. Everything about this was great. 9.5/10 the horchata could use a bit more cinnamon it was a little watery but none the less it was delicious! Will be going back for more."
"The pozole rojo was extremely disappointing. It had absolutely no flavor and tasted like straight oil. The condiments also seemed old and did not taste fresh, and the hominy is incredibly hard and undercooked. The overall quality of the food was unacceptable, I couldn't even eat it. I wouldn't consider ordering this again"
Chicharrón / Fried Pork Rind
1 lb of Chicharrón.
$13.91
Chicharrón en Salsa Verde / Fried Pork Rind in Green Salsa Taco
Tortilla de maíz con queso derretido y carne guisada. Bañada en nuestra sabrosa salsa de la cocción de la carne. / Corn tortilla with melted cheese and stewed meat. Dipped in our flavorful sauce from cooking the meat.
$4.26
Quesatacos / Cheese Shredded Beef
BEST SELLER! Handmade Shrimp empanadas Filled with Shredded cheese (6 empanadas) $17.99
$4.07
Empanadas de Camaron x6 empanadas
Please make a note of flavor you would like Pina (pineapple) Horchata Jamaica
$18.98
Chick-fil-A

Chick-fil-A

4.7
(900+)
• Breakfast Sandwiches • Breakfast
$0 delivery fee
"My Chick-fil-A® Nuggets Meal was amazing! The chicken was perfectly crispy and there's 14 in my 12 PIECE WHAT.A.WIN!!the frys tasted fresh and soft."
"The Berry Parfait was lacking. Mostly yogurt. There were 3 blueberries and the equivalent of 1 to 1.5 strawberries. I have paid less at the grocery store and had a better portion."
Chick-fil-A® Nuggets Meal
Bite-sized pieces of tender all breast meat chicken, seasoned to perfection, freshly breaded and pressure cooked in 100% refined peanut oil. Available in 8-count, 12-count, 20-count, or 30-count entrées with choice of dipping sauce.
$18.73
Spicy Chicken Sandwich Deluxe Meal
A boneless breast of chicken seasoned with a spicy blend of peppers, freshly breaded, cooked in 100% refined peanut oil and served on a toasted, buttery bun with dill pickle chips, Green Leaf lettuce, tomato and cheese. Also available on a multigrain bun.
$18.14
Chick-fil-A® Nuggets
Bite-sized pieces of boneless chicken breast, seasoned to perfection, freshly breaded and pressure cooked in 100% refined peanut oil. Available with choice of dipping sauce.
$11.11
Mac & Cheese
A classic macaroni and cheese recipe featuring a special blend of cheeses including Parmesan, Cheddar, and Romano. Baked in-restaurant to form a crispy top layer of baked cheese.
$7.24
Taiwan Delight

Taiwan Delight

4.7
(50+)
• Taiwanese • Casual Dining
$0 delivery fee
"Wow, soooo good. I ordered salt and pepper pork chop, popcorn chicken and honey mayo shirmp. Very good and portion is generous. Hope the quality, taste and portion stays the same. Will Order here again and will try other dishes."
"Second time ordering 👍 柳橙雞 Orange Chicken & 蝦仁炒河粉 Shrimp Chow Fun . Both taste great and have been consistent with quality. Best Orange Chicken in the Manteca area."
牛肉炒河粉 Beef Chow Fun
Wonton (pork), pork meatball, cabbage, green onion
$17.26
👍 台式鹹酥雞 Taiwanese Popcorn Chicken
Includes yellow onion, green onion, and dried pepper
$14.81
👍 柳橙雞 Orange Chicken
Includes shredded carrots and garlic
$18.44
什錦炒飯 Combination Fried Rice
Beef, shrimp, squid, cabbage, green onion, yellow onion
$19.62
Taquerias La Estrella

Taquerias La Estrella

4.4
(3k+)
• Mexican
$0 delivery fee
"The Super Burrito was really good! Meat was cooked to perfection and the ration with rice beans and meat was very good! Burrito did not fall apart! 10/10"
"Tostada Cooked Shrimp hit or miss. It was perfect the last time I had it with the right amount of mixes. This time it had so much shrimp and cut up in such big pieces, was not appetizing as the last time. "
Super Burrito
Your choice of meat, beans, rice, sour cream, cheese, guacamole, pico de gallo and salsa.
$16.7
Regular Tacos
Choice of meat, topped with onions, cilantro, and salsa.
$4.93
Breakfast Burrito
Includes Beans, Potato, Cheese, Eggs, Choice of Meat
$13.37
Super Quesadilla
Flour Tortilla w Cheese, Choice of Meat, Pico de Gallo, Salsa, Guacamole, Sour Cream
$19.25
88 BaoBao

88 BaoBao

4.8
(300+)
• Chinese • Comfort Food
$0 delivery fee
"the Sesame Chicken was my favorite. however, honestly, it was all good, and a great value. they are definitely my new"go to"."
"Delicious and neatly packed"
Shanghai Chowmein
Stir-fried chowmein
$17.34
Egg Fried Rice
Stir-fried rice with scrambled eggs, peas, carrots, and green onions.
$17.48
Pork XiaoLongBao (8)
Steamed-soup dumplings
$16.95
Wonton in Chili Oil (10)
Wontons filled with a mix of vegetables and pork, topped with chili oil and garnished with fresh herbs.
$15.95
The Callejeros

The Callejeros

Deli • Sandwiches
$0 delivery fee
Farther away
"Love this place the best loaded hot dogs!! Got the Mac n cheese one last time! Super respectful! Def recommend trying!! "
"Let's just say, AMAZING!!! I ordered a egg & ham breakfast burrito & OMG, my mouth as watering once again writing this."
Breakfast Burritos
With egg cheese and Potatoes.
$9.67
Turkey Bacon Avocado
Turkey Bacon Avocado - Fresh Turkey breast, apple smoked bacon avocado, lettuce tomato and Mayonnaise on a Genova Milk or Sourdough Roll.
$11.99
Philly Cheesesteak
Provolone cheese , grilled bell peppers , grilled onions on toasted sourdough with house chipotle mayo or regular mayonnaise with a bag of chips.
$15
Teriyaki Madness

Teriyaki Madness

4.6
(50+)
• Chinese • Asian Fusion
$0 delivery fee
"I love this place specifically for its side of teriyaki beef, unfortunately my first time in manteca i got a box that was like, half full of steak (in modesto they fill it fully) so that sucked just because you're paying $12 for a half full box of steak? im hoping this gets fixed in the future because in this economy if im paying $12 bucks i deserve a full box😭(same price of a fat cut of steak & im getting half of that? thats not fair) I love this place & i love their food but please please PLEASE make it worth people's money.Side Steak Teriyaki (8oz) the rangoons were good& the steak WAS good dont get me wrong. just please fix the portion sizes your serving, Thank you!"
"This is orange chicken and teriyaki chicken with white rice and vegetables. This is very tasty and good. Lots of food and big portions. Definitely would order again and comes hot And fresh."
Two Protein Bowl- Large Size Only
Can't settle on just one type of protein? Choose 2 of your favorites in this bowl! Comes with 4oz of each protein.
$22.82
Chicken Teriyaki Bowl
This is it. The Hall of Famer. The MVP of Teriyaki. Marinated, hand-trimmed, fresh, all-natural grilled chicken thigh served with our signature teriyaki glaze. Add some white rice, brown rice, fried rice or noodles and stir-fry veggies. So good, you have to give us a little money to get it.
$17
Chicken Breast Teriyaki Bowl
Hand-trimmed chicken breast (white meat) served with our signature teriyaki sauce. Choice of white rice, brown rice, fried rice or noodles and steamed or stir-fry veggies.
$18.32
Spicy Chicken Teriyaki Bowl
A crowd favorite! Our fresh chicken teriyaki is wok-tossed in our signature spicy sauce and placed upon some white rice, brown rice, fried rice or noodles, and stir-fry veggies. More flavor than heat! Warning: highly addictive. This is THE staff favorite!
$18.14
Dumpling U

Dumpling U

4.5
(1k+)
• Chinese • Fast Casual
$0 delivery fee
Farther away
"everything is absolutely delicious! I have been trying to hunt down tan tan D8. Tan Tan Noodles forever!!!! and this place just did an amazing job. the E3. Dry-Fried String Beans are still a little crunchy and delicious and the A15. Mantou, Choice of Steamed or Fried / 馒头 蒸/炸 (6) which I got steamed is an absolutely amazing experience. so soft and pillowy I cannot wait to order again!!!!"
"I guess giving a whole container worth of broth is too much? Half a container worth of broth provided. Thought it might've spilled out but clean bag. Otherwise, good bowl of beef noodle, nice taste and noodles were cooked just right. Note to owner: Give out more broth!"
D7. Shanghai Fried Noodles
Highly recommended.
$16.16
A8. House Special Beef Roll
Highly recommended. Freshly handmade flatbread rolled with tender sliced beef, crisp cucumbers, and fresh herbs, finished with our house-made savory sauce. Soft on the inside, slightly crispy on the outside — packed with bold, satisfying flavor in every bite. Perfect as a snack or light meal.
$17.73
A1. House Special Pork Soup Filled Dumplings (8) 招牌猪肉小笼包
Highly recommended House special pork soup filled dumplings. Not recommended for togo since the flavor is the best to have in store. recommended to be microwaved for 1 min after delivery.
$15.96
A9. Sichuan-Style Wontons (12)
Wontons topped with green onions, cilantro, and a spicy sauce. Twelve pieces.
$14.23
Padella Italiana Di Mario.

Padella Italiana Di Mario.

4.7
(1k+)
• Italian • Fast Food
$0 delivery fee
"Everything was very good! Chipotle chicken was spicy hot with a nice smoky flavor , very delicious. Chicken Pomodoro was full of flavor chicken nice and juicy. Strawberry salad is a nice refreshing treat. Everything was like homemade. 5 stars"
"My Cajun Chicken Penne was so flavorful and satisfying with the perfect blend of spice and creaminess. The chicken was tender and well seasoned, complementing the pasta beautifully. Perfect for spice lovers looking for comfort food with a kick. "
Garlic Bread
Quarter loaf of sourdough bread topped with garlic butter and Parmesan Romano cheese.
$3.53
Spaghetti Meatballs
Spaghetti noodles in our red spaghetti meat sauce topped with 3 meatballs.
$16.59
Cajun Chicken Penne
Cajun mushrooms, marinated bell peppers, and grilled chicken in our Cajun cream sauce.
$17.3
Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo
Fettuccine Alfredo with chicken.
$17.13
VJ GRILL BISTRO STREET LLC

VJ GRILL BISTRO STREET LLC

4.8
(40+)
• Fast Food
$0 delivery fee
"I love their Fish and Chips and garlic parmesan fries it is my go to place to oder fish and chips, I end up wanting more afterwords,i want to try some of the things on there menu next i oder most definitely."
"Had the Philly Cheesesteak sandwich it was delicious..also the seafood tostado/taco ...the same! Will definitely order again"
Super Taco
Asada, chicken or pastor, cheese, red salsa, guacamole, sour cream, cilantro, and onion.
$5.03
Surf and Turf Burger
Lobster, beef, avocado, grilled onions, chipotle, aioli, and Swiss cheese. Served with garlic Parmesan fries.
$20
Fish and Chips
Tartar sauce and 2 lime wedges. Served with garlic fries.
$15
Philly Cheesesteak Sandwich
Grilled onion, bell pepper, Jack cheddar cheese, and cilantro aioli. Served with garlic Parmesan fries.
$18.04

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