Naguenos Filipino-American Diner

34 Park St unit 8, Essex Junction
(802) 871-5363

Recent Reviews

Jesse Walsh

Food and service was great and a very nice dining area.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Sizzling Pork Sisig, Chicken Inasal Rice Meal, Garlic Rice, Pork Belly Lollipop

Amy Rixon

Food made me giggle it was so good. Super friendly and helpful staff. Restaurant was clean and inviting. Overall amazing expereince.*First time eating Filipino cuisine.Ordered Vegetable Lumpia to start. Didn't totally blow my mind but it was tasty, I liked the crunch on the outside and the Atchara (the sauce on the side, a pickled papaya) was a refreshing balance.For the meals we shared the Bicol Express and Tapsilog.I tasted the Bicol Express (deep fried pork stew in a coconut milk, shrimp paste and aromatic spices, orderd with white rice) first and was absolutely blown away. I don't normally like shrimp because of the texture but this was excellent because it had the fresh taste of shrimp without the texture, and then it had the sweetness of the coconut and a little kick to it. The pork was perfectly crispy which went well with the wet stew.BUT THEN I TRIED THE TAPSILOG (sweet-salty peppery beef, crunchy garlic rice, and a runny fried egg) And oh damn... immediately made me laugh I was so happy. The beef was tangy, garlicky, rich, addicting. Then the fried egg dripped into the amazingly garlicky rice. The most beautiful flavors blending into one.My friend took the Bicol leftovers but you couldn't pry the Tapsilog leftovers from my posession if you tried.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Garlic Rice

Tom Margetic

Fantastic food, wonderful staff. Can't recommend them enough!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Bicol Express, Sizzling Pork Sisig, Garlic Rice

Ben Foss-Michaelis

Delicious food, great service and very friendly staff. Naguenos rules, you should go!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Bicol Express, Pork Lumpia, Garlic Rice

Pam S

Food was really delicious and JR is a good host. Will definitely be a regular spot for us whenever we're in VT. Very nice addition to add to the diversity of cuisine in the Burlington area.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Jackie Burns

So amazing! Friendly service, BEST food ever, quaint atmosphere! Food is expensive but worth it!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Sizzling Pork Sisig, Pork Belly Lollipop

Greer Sargeant

Amazing food! The flavors and textures were fantastic. I brought my family here and all of us were in heaven eating this delicious food. We will be back for sure.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Spring Roll, Sizzling Pork Sisig, Pork Lumpia, Pork Belly Lollipop

Jordyn Gibbs

The food here goes crazy!!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Pork Lumpia, Garlic Rice, Leche Flan, Chicken Adobo, Pork Belly Lollipop

Will H

A very nice change of pace! Excellent food and service. I'm grateful to have a Filipino option in the area. The pork belly was next level!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Stephen T

Food was delicious with solid portion sizes. Employees were friendly and quick. Atmosphere was clean and well

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Travis C.

Small but the best food you will have and always beats Chinese food. A good alternative to the usually boring tastebuds.

Sweeney Grabin

The food was phenomenal!!! Finally getting some flavor in Vermont.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Melissa Gately

Fantastic! I went here in the Fall; it was a perfect lunch spot. Sisig skillet with the incredible house-made aioli is the best I've ever had!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Sizzling Pork Sisig, Pork Lumpia, Halo-Halo

David Futty

Great food and friendly service. I really love the chicken popcorn. If you ever get a chance, try their lechon belly during the December holidays.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Bacolod Chicken Inasal Rice Meal, Bangsilog, Garlic Rice, Chicken Popcorn

Joshua Carpenter

Food was delicious and expertly prepared; it feels authentic and there are options for less adventurous folks.The guy behind the counter is kind and answered all questions. Recommend! And will come back ?

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

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