Mexipino Craft

Walked in on a Tuesday morning to an empty restaurant. Literally just us and a server. Totally fine being that we got seated right away and food was made quickly. Let me also say that even though there was no one inside, the food was amazing! - I ordered the Chicken Tocino. EVERYTHING in that bowl was delicious. There were 2 pieces of tomatoes in the bowl. I never eat tomatoes by themselves but I believe they were marinated in something good. The chicken tocino had a good flavor that definitely reminded me of the pork version. Different textures but almost the same taste. Chicken had a good texture as well. Nothing tough at all. I also ordered the calamansi mint drink and it was soooooo refreshing. That's a definite must!- my wife ordered the Longanisa and it was pretty much the same ingredients just...Longanisa lol. The longanisa had a different texture that I'm used to. It was more fried (possibly deep fried) but still delicious. - Kids got a Banana Walnut French Toast. Came with 4 big slices and only came with Carmel sauce on it. No need for the syrup and it was still good. 2 kids (5 & 9) and they didn't finish it all. - The lady who served us was nice, came back to refill our waters and consistently asked us if everything was okay. I would return to try other things for sure.

Highly recommend this establishment as the food, drinks and service are top-knotch. It may be in southwest Chula Vista and might be a drive for some...but it's worth it. Strip mall location and parking, right off a major city street intersection. Look for it in the center of the strip mall.

Food was great! Definitely coming back. The hash was not overcooked, eggs cooked perfectly. Great Service as well. This place is a winner!

This is definitely a hole in the wall joint. My brother discovered this place and it is a great breakfast spot. Place looked pretty small and empty and there was only one person serving and taking orders. Took forever to have our order taken and brought out, but it was worth the wait. I appreciate a hard worker. Place deserves its 5 stars. Look at my pictures for evidence. Much rather come here than Denny's tbh.

Decided to give Mexipino Craft a try for brunch this morning because I was in the mood for some Ube pancakes and saw that this place offered some. Checked in on Yelp and got a free coffee to start! Came to the restaurant wearing a sweater and immediately felt the heat and stuffiness. I questioned the server asking if there is air conditioning, but there isn't because of it being an old building and only two small fans located near the kitchen. I took off my sweater, but it was still uncomfortable. I can only imagine how the servers feel if they're constantly moving around. I'd have to say that it was the first time I sweated while eating pancakes.I read a lot of reviews about the Ube pancake, some good and some bad so I had to see for myself. Some swore by it and others say that it lacks the Ube flavor in it or does not have enough. I asked the server about the pancakes and he mentioned that the Ube pancake is not a purple pancake, but instead they use dollops of Ube puree throughout. I have to say that it is definitely massive in size and can easily feed 2+ people and not to be eaten by one person. As for taste, it most definitely LACKS Ube flavor, even with extra dollops of Ube that was requested and would not order it again. I've had plenty of Ube pancakes from various restaurants and this does not come close. It's a normal pancake with bland Ube, but the pancake is fluffy. Service was pretty good, but the restaurant wasn't super busy. I would come back to try the savory menu.

We ordered strawberry waffles, two magandan umaga (meat with fried eggs garlic rice and tomatoes), chilaquiles, and adobo fried chicken with waffles. We also got two coffees, strawberry juice, calamansi juice, and cucumber spinach juice. It's in a small strip mall. It was a little hot in there. But service was nice. Overall good and unique experience.

I LOVE this place! The food is incredible. I'm Filipino and have never had Filipino/Mexican fusion before but this place does it seamlessly and perfectly. The ambience is very unpretentious and welcoming. The staff is super nice and very informed about the menu. We had a slight issue regarding a food allergy, but the waitstaff and kitchen staff were quick to accommodate. The FOOD: definitely get the ube pancake. It is MASSIVE and delicious. It has actual ube in it and combines it the fluffiness of the pancake mix with chewy ube. *chefs kiss. We also had the tocino bowl, which was juicy and flavorful. I especially appreciated the side of tomatoes to break up the protein a bit. The calamansi mint refresher was SO good - excellent balance between the tart and sweet. All in all, we will return EVERY time we visit San Diego. This place is a gem!

Been wanting to try this place and we came for brunch. They served breakfast all day which was great since that was exactly what we wanted to try. I got the cucumber spinach drink which was refreshing and for food I got the classic Good Morning breakfast which comes with 3 eggs cooked to your liking, choice of bacon, sausage, ham, or spam and a side of homestyle potatoes, fries, or rice and pandesal.Service was great, we were seated and served immediately. Host/server was very kind and patient. Restaurant itself was pretty clean and calm, not too loud.

The culinary experience at this establishment is truly exceptional, with a wide variety of delectable dishes that are sure to tantalize your taste buds. The pricing is incredibly reasonable, offering excellent value for the high quality of food and service provided. Speaking of service, the staff were attentive, friendly, and went above and beyond to ensure a memorable dining experience. The overall atmosphere of the place was charming, with a cozy and inviting ambiance that added to the enjoyment of the meal. Additionally, the convenience of having a 24-hour gym next door makes it an ideal location for indulging in a delicious breakfast after a vigorous workout.

Besides getting my order wrong, the food was actually pretty amazing and tasty. From the name, I take, is a blend of Fillipino and Mexican cuisine. What can go wrong? The restaurant was cozy and music to my taste. I dug it. I would definitely eat here again. They got an extra star for datability. I would take my date here. It wasn't overcrowded or overpricey.