NIDOs BackYard - (Near Oakland, CA)

Andrew Wolpa Had a fantastic meal here. Lumpia were honed in, bright and tasty with the seasonal fruit and apricot katsup. I like the way they refined the presentation from my previous visit a couple years prior by assembling each with its accoutrements. The skewers had the perfect amount of flavor from being grilled over charcoal: lightly smokey but still balanced with the flavors of the marinade and the picked toppings. The chicken liver mousse was such a dreamy luxury; the mini pandesal that it came with were so impossibly light and airy, warm, and soft. The squid with the homemade noodle tasted fresh and perfectly cooked and the cashew sauce was super savoury. The crispy pata had a refined texture that came from a careful, thoughtful cooking: soft moist meat beneath super crispy skin. The seasonal fruits in the halo halo were a nice way of elevating something I’m used to being one dimensional and sweet into something balanced and full of flavors. We tried four cocktails and they were all exciting and balanced. The service was super friendly and warm from everyone who touched our table. I also really like the atmosphere here: it’s quite comfortable I feel really relaxed eating here. Everything we ordered I look forward to ordering again and would wholeheartedly recommend. We of course went a bit overboard with ordering because we were excited but you could easily order half as much and still leave with a full belly and exciting experience. While you shouldn’t go in expecting it to taste like Filipino home cooking, you will definitely taste the Filipino roots with great quality seasonal ingredients that add oomph and fine dining level execution. P.S. I’ve eaten here for breakfast a few times there breakfast is also super highly recommended

Yesenia Absolutely an amazing restaurant. We did not have a reservation but we were first in line for walk-ins and were immediately seated at the bar. The service was so attentive and they recommended each one of us a dish and we all loved it! Unfortunately, I do not remember the drink I had but it was wonderful! I highly recommend it! Im sure if you show them a photo they will know! We got- Bacon blue cheese burger 10/10 No photo here but we did get a Caesar salad with shrimp! 10/10 Grilled chicken sandwich 10/10

Liu Dingduang I really like this place. 10/10! Ribeye is so delicious. I like the cornbread. The pork ribs are awesome, juicy and delicious.

Andrea Thornton The La Paz Plate was delicious! We were able to try so many things in one order.

Micky Nickles Outstanding Experience!! Our special order, "Fusion" drink of Sangria & Margarita, started the night. The salsa and chips were better than any starter Ive ever had. Our entrees, Chile Verde, Enchiladas de Camaron and Camarones de Tequila, were thoroughly enjoyed by all. We all loved the cilantro-lime rice and black beans as our sides and the service was top notch!! This is definitely a hidden gem and wonderful find, in Fairfield, Ca. I highly recommend.

Heidi Washington I came in today because it’s my birthday and I have to honestly say I cannot ever remember coming here where the food tasted this fabulous. I am extremely pleased and impressed at how delicious and flavorful my meal is and the service impeccable.