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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...

LOCO Family Bundles 3 from El Polo Loco in Venice Grand Canal

Mom Violy said she is tired and no longer want to walk around outside the Venice Grand Canal. Carmina and Becky wandered around took some videos of the surrounding.

Coming back to look for Mom Violy later find out she is no longer seating down where we last left her. An employee had approached Carmina saying she is inside El Polo Loco.

It was only 4 o'clock in the afternoon. Too early to eat our dinner yet it seems Mom Violy was already hungry.

The employee had suggested to get a meal since we are a lot. I had looked which was better for us to pick and deciding what side orders to get with an option of the following from the menu given.


Carmina explained to Mom Violy to pick one side dish for herself. Carmina had ordered three Spanish Rice that is one cup in the serving, one coleslaw, and two mac & cheese.




The fruit salad is not sweet but was taken home by Mom Violy and Becky with leftovers as well.

It was Becky's first time eating a meal using tortilla without any rice. She had enjoyed it on her new experiences making her full.

Mom Violy wanted to take our last photo before going home.


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