Tito Rad’s Grill offers authentic Filipino dishes just like how grandma used to make it. The dishes range from the simple comfort food and all-time favorite Adobong Baboy to the delightful Kare Kare. All ingredients are carefully chosen, freshly cooked and prepared to satisfy your craving for lutong bahay (a taste of home).
For those having difficulty choosing, an absolutely must-try dish is the Inihaw na Panga (Grilled Tuna Jaw) or the Tuna Belly cooked anyway you want — grilled, adobo, fried, in coconut milk or in a soup.
Tito Rad’s is synonymous to good service, relaxed ambiance and great food. The perfect Filipino dining experience!
Relaxed restaurant dishing out a range of Filipino comfort food in modest surrounds.
Matt Jitwichot
I’ve been to this place several times and have never been disappointed by the food. The quality is great, and the prices are amazing honestly, it’s hard to believe a restaurant like this still exists in NYC at this price point.
I’ve mentioned this before: when customers are expected to pack their own leftovers, it does take away a bit from the service experience. That said, considering how affordable everything is, it’s somewhat understandable. If they were ever able to improve that part of the service, it would make the experience even better, though I don’t necessarily expect it to change since it’s how they’ve operated for a long time.
… moreJon Ray Dantes
Not a fan of the waitress’ attitude to start with. Being a smart ass and ignorant without patience is not pleasant. Was excited to try the food here and that’s the first impression you give. I still ordered plenty of food: 6 dishes to try since that’s what I came here for. The service became much better after that sour taste. Food Was delicious.
… moreAko Siya
The stars are for the manager, Isaac, ONLY. My husband and I have been trying all of the Filipino spots to find our favorites… this one was unfortunately terrible as far as the food is concerned. I downloaded grubhub this week and they were my first order, BIG MISTAKE. Mainly the pork adobo. As you can see in the photo, the portion is absurd. The container it came in was smaller than my hand.. and I’m only 5 ft, 110 lbs! So my hands are tiny! The bowl had 4, FOUR!!, pieces of meat! Mind you their prices are high and do not include rice which fine. But that lil crap bowl is $17!!! If you do the math, that’s $4.25 per piece of meat. Can you grasp how ridiculous that is??! Plus, it wasn’t even good.. it was watery and the soy sauce was over powering. The ginisang ampalaya was also watery and lacked flavor. The pancit was a bit too “wet” for my taste. Food definitely did not give me the nostalgic feeling I was hoping for when I eat Filipino food.. I wanted to be reminded of my lola.
As for Isaac, I called immediately and explained to him my frustration and he was very empathetic and refunded the whole order.. which was a surprise because I was only expecting to be refunded for the adobo. So, Isaac, thank you for being a good manager. Sorry, for cursing (not at you but at the issue). But you’re welcome to say it to the owner or chef on my behalf. Anyway, that’s what customer service is all about. Unfortunately, I will not ever order from this place again. Renee’s on Roosevelt is much better – both the food (nostalgic) and the service. Isaac should work there instead.
… moreJames Motomal
Finally! A place that knows how to make Kare-Kare properly! Delish! Crispy pats was indeed crispy. And Fried fish very tasty. Authentic! Will return soon! Oh Sigue na! Salamat!
… moreR Ho
Passing by to stop at Renee’s Kitchenette and noticed Tito Rad’s. Never been so I decided to try a new spot. I should’ve went with more people so I could order more food, but we went with “basics” – tapsilog, tocilog, and longsilog. I didn’t even get to order lechon! Anyway, I got ukoy to try as an appetizer, and ginataang langka (never tried this before but I know I like jack fruit) and ginataang calabasa. I like the calabasa. I ordered it with garlic fried rice to eat. The ginataang langka was … different. I’ll stick to it being a fruit that belongs in dessert or turon. The tapa was sweet, which I wasn’t a fan of but really, it’s your preference. Everything else was good. The hot calamansi was so warm in my stomach. It felt nice. The halo halo was good too. Big portion in a big bowl so I’m not struggling to eat it from a drinking cup. The ukoy was different for me too. I don’t like bean sprouts but this was fried and it wasn’t bad. Bonus: the waitress told me their ube ice cream is home made. Overall, I would revisit with a larger group. I would advise calling to make a reservation. I waited an hour to be seated. The staff was extremely kind though. They did check on us from time to time while waiting and updated us when our table would be ready. Very family-oriented.
… moreRodney Champaco
I’ve been ordering delivery from Tito Rad’s for years (ever since I moved to Forest Hills four years ago) and it’s hands down the closest thing to homemade Filipino food I’ve ever had. I’ve been around Filipinos all my life, and Tito Rad’s dishes always bring that authentic, comforting flavor that feels like it came straight from an auntie’s kitchen.
I’ve only had the chance to dine in once when I happened to be running an errand right across the street. The food fresh from the kitchen was even better… hot, perfectly seasoned, and clearly made with care.
Yesterday, for Filipino American History Month, my office facilities coordinator (based in San Francisco) provided our NYC team with lunch from Tito Rad’s… delivered to our Manhattan office near Bryant Park. I had no idea they delivered that far! If I’d known, I would’ve been ordering for my coworkers years ago.
Everything was a hit… Pritong Lumpia, Pancit Bihon, Adobo Fried Rice, Beef Steak, Chicken BBQ Skewers, Lechon Kawali, and Turon. Every dish disappeared fast and now my coworkers want to make Tito Rad’s one of our go-to team lunches.
To top it off, someone from the restaurant even called afterward to check in and make sure everything went well (sorry I missed the call). That thoughtful touch really says a lot about how much they care about their customers.
If you’re looking for authentic, delicious Filipino food, Tito Rad’s is the place to go. And if you need catering or delivery (even to Manhattan), that’s just the cherry on top!
… moreAyon Ibrahim
Staff is super friendly and food is amazing! Definitely try the sisig (comes in sizzlin’) and the tuna jaw
… moremarina dee
The food was so good, hit the spot. The back.room is great for big dinners or parties.
… moreDeb L
First timer with Filipino cuisine and this place was yummy and welcoming. The staff was really great and friendly here. My pick was the lechon, so yummy. I’d come back if I was in the neighborhood; but the food wasn’t so good that I’d trek back to Queens for it.
… moreZhi Dou
Generous portions and a menu that goes beyond the usual Filipino staples.
Really appreciated seeing harder-to-find dishes like dinuguan (excellent depth and balance) and inihaw na panga (tuna jaw). The grilled fish had good char, though leaned a bit salty and lean for the cut. Ukoy was nicely crisp, but used larger peeled shrimp.
Overall, a solid spot for Filipino comfort food especially if you’re looking to explore beyond adobo and lumpia
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