SMC Pampanga Express
SMC Pampanga Express — solid, no-fuss filipino in Waukegan. Flavors stay true to the source. Dean Stenshaug: "Some of the best food I've ever had and the family is so much fun" [$]
What 260 diners keep saying
What 260 diners keep saying
verbatim, from Google
“My first time there so I did ask questions regarding the food and the availability of certain items. So this time I bought Ube Cheesecake Bar. They are soooo good.”
“We lived in North Chicago seven years ago while my husband was stationed there. We came back to visit for our 10th wedding anniversary and this was a must on our list of places to eat. AND LET ME TELL YOU! IT DOES NOT DISAPPOINT!!!! The food here is SO comforting and SO delicious. You can tell everything is made like they would make it for their family; you can FEEL that! If you're ever in North Chicago, Waukegan, or anywhere nearby, you need to visit. It's like coming home. I recommend the lumpia, caldereta, pork or chicken adobo, and ANY of the baked goods!! <3 Thank you guys for the wonderful meal!!!!”
“Nice people and good food Pancit was delicious , thank you.”
“This is a carry out place though it states dine in. I wouldn't recommend dine in thought there seems to be a table. Even for a carry out this place looks and feels chaotic. Initially I wasn't sure if the building was a restaurant or not. But when I walked up to the counter, that changed. Process is simple and easy. There are a variety of prepared dishes you can pick 1 entree or 2 entree meal. Portion sizes are big. I asked to stop adding more! Very generous and the lady who serves us super sweet. My first time and I was allowed to try the different flavors. So yummy. I decided on the 2 entree - spicy beef and sour soup (pork belly). All very authentic and flavorful. The lady even gave me some of the soup on the side. Such delish packed meal for $11.99.”
“Some of the best food I've ever had and the family is so much fun.”
“Exquisite customer service, good portions quality authentic Filipino cuisine.”
“The atmosphere is a little disjointed. By that I mean there's plants, packaged breads and bands instruments in the dining room. But the food is very delicious and all home made. Authentic Filipino food.”
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