Manila Kantina

Great locals spot. Filipino food buffet with tons of selections and friendly service. $18 with water or coffee or $20 with coconut water. Be sure to try the chili paste! Pretty heavy and fatty food so come hungry and beware.

I stumbled on this hidden gem during a lunchtime walk. Having spent more than a decade traveling around the Philippines، I was intrigued and decided to go in — and I’m glad I did. It’s a classic Filipino eatery: small، casual seating with a compact but very fresh buffet، and a sari-sari store on one side selling typical Pinoy snacks. The all-you-can-eat buffet is $18 (drink included)، and it’s hearty—you’ll leave thoroughly satisfied. Locals and cruise ship workers alike flock here، which says a lot about its authenticity. Maraming salamat po sa iyong mainit na pagtanggap at masasarap na pagkain. Pagpalain ka at ang iyong negosyo ng Diyos.

If you want very good delicious Filipino food this is the place. Don’t be intimidated by the dual atmosphere / grocery on the side. They have buffet for $20 with coffee and water and dessert. Masarap!

This place is truly a gem!! I’d highly recommend to stop by to enjoy the delicious food، the heartwarming vibes that this place brings. As you enter، you find drinks and snacks on the left side and seating are in the middle، the line for the buffet starts on the right. You grab a tray that has been prepped with plate، bowl، and forks. The grandma was ushering us it، telling us grab food. It’s not just a welcoming gesture but also a homecoming feel to it. There are plenty of pork options، a few seafood and veggies options as well. My favorite were garlic fried rice، bitter melon and egg، lechon، and fried fish. Sauce station is in the right corner after the dessert with seasoning sauce and vinegar. Leave some room for the dessert because they are delicious as well. It’s per person including a bottle of water or coconut water for $2 extra. I wish I live near by so i’d never have to cook again!

Visiting Miami & heard about this place from locals who highly recommended it so we decided to check it out. From the moment you walk in you are greeted with smiles & encouraged to eat. They treat you like you are visitors in their home. The food is delicious & “lutong bahay” as we say in Tagalog meaning home style & authentic. It is fresh too because of the high volume of customers they refill the food often. They also have some Filipino groceries، snacks، & drinks for sale. I highly recommend this place. It is $18 for a buffet of delicious food & amazing customer service. We will definitely be returning!