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When the longing for authentic Pinoy dishes strikes in the U.S., Isla Grand stands ready to transport your taste buds back to the Philippines.

Carmina is traveling to the United States to spend time with her family. My dad planned a family gathering for Mother's Day at their favorite Pinoy restaurant . Since reservations aren’t possible, we arrived an hour early to ensure we could get a table for twelve before everyone else showed up. As my dad approached Isla Grand , the branch we visited in Pleasant Hills, California , the host at the door said they could prepare a table for twelve at five o'clock. Later, the server called my dad's name and guided us to our table. The place was bustling with people enjoying meals and celebrating Mother's Day. On our first visit to Isla Grand, I was captivated by the décor, noticing many native items that gave the place a fancy yet authentic Filipino feel. They usually have a live band, but unfortunately, there was no entertainment the night we went. My family had spoken highly of Isla Grand and encouraged us to try the Filipino dishes we’ve been missing from back home. Lech...

Carmina's Mom Craving for Chili's Philippines


Carmina's mom has been craving for Shrimp Alfredo Pasta when in doubt your mom cannot resist eating what she is looking for her daughter begins searching online where she has seen it before.

Carmina has an eye for food when mother dear is craving for certain food.

Sometimes you get stressed on those days when you need to replenish your mom's refrigerator with food. Carmina's mom has no clue what she does to get what she wants to eat.

As a daughter you don't complain just keep accepting all your parents request when you're lockdown for a long time we cannot do anything about just accept what your parents want.

There maybe some people who think first for themselves but not Carmina she thinks what her mom wants to eat when living alone you tend to reconsider yourself in her shoes who doesn't know how to order food online.

Lots of her friends have told my mom she is very lucky to have Carmina in her life a person who shoulders all her cravings and bringing it to her home.

Carmina was able to purchase at Chili's buy ordering through Grab Food in what she has rely upon her pandemic to just purchase food that gets delivered to your home.

Alfredo Pasta Seared Shrimp PHP 584.24 ($11.68)


No one wants to be left out might as well order for the remaining family members.

Ultimate Bacon Burger PHP 589.32 ($11.78)


Carmina couldn't decide on what to order but someone wanted ribs so what to do is order the Texas Trio PHP 955.13 ($19.10) includes salmon, ribs and grilled chicken.


Carmina's favorite soup from Chili's Philippines is Chicken Enchilda Soup for a bowl PHP 252.68 ($5.05).



Carmina always transfers her mom's food to another plastic container this way it has been disinfected before it arrives to her mom's home.

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