Lola Ote Restaurant - Home of the Best Barbecue in Quezon City
Discover Lola Ote Restaurant on Sgt. Esguerra Ave, Quezon City — Home of the Best Barbecue. Famous for their special barbecue sauce, crispy pata, sinigang, kare-kare, and classic Filipino comfort food. Open daily 7AM-10PM.
If you're looking for the best barbecue in Quezon City, locals will point you to one place: Lola Ote Restaurant. Tucked along Sgt. Esguerra Avenue in South Triangle, this Filipino barbecue joint has earned its tagline — "Home of the Best Barbecue" — through a special blend of barbecue sauce that keeps customers coming back for more.
Lola Ote's signature hanging pork barbecue skewers are the star of the show — perfectly grilled with a blend of sweet, salty, and smoky notes that sets them apart from typical street barbecue. But this restaurant is far more than just BBQ. With a full menu of classic Filipino comfort food — from Sinigang and Kare-Kare to Crispy Pata and Chicharon Bulaklak — Lola Ote delivers a complete Filipino dining experience with generous portions and affordable prices.
Open daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM, Lola Ote is the kind of place where families gather for weekend lunches, barkadas share BBQ bilao platters after work, and everyone leaves satisfied. With a 4.5-star rating from over 680 reviews, this restaurant has built a loyal following that spans generations.
Experience Lola Ote Restaurant
From the legendary barbecue to sizzling Filipino favorites — Lola Ote is a Quezon City institution
🍽️Menu Highlights & Prices
Lola Ote's menu covers the full range of Filipino favorites — from grilled street food staples to hearty soups, crispy mains, and indulgent desserts. Everything is generously portioned and affordably priced.
🔥Signature Grills — The Star of the Show
- Lola Ote Barbecue 18" — ₱138 — The signature hanging pork BBQ with their famous special sauce
- Lola Ote Barbecue 12" — ₱100 — A smaller portion of the same legendary BBQ
- Inihaw na Liempo — ₱235 — Grilled pork belly, smoky and tender
- Chicken Inasal — ₱254 — Classic grilled chicken marinated in citrus and annatto
- Peanut Barbecue Chicken (3 skewers) — ₱265 — Grilled chicken with special peanut sauce
Starters & Appetizers
- Pampanga's Authentic Sisig: ₱234 — Sizzling, crispy, and straight from Pampanga tradition
- Chicharon Bulaklak: ₱150 — Deep-fried ruffle fat, crispy perfection
- Adobo Wings w/ Dayap Aioli: ₱297 — Filipino-inspired wings with citrus aioli
- Tokwa't Baboy: ₱225 — Fried tofu and boiled pork in garlic-soy vinaigrette
- Sugba at Kilaw: ₱298 — Grilled and cured seafood appetizer
Soups
- Sinigang na Hipon: ₱364 — Shrimp sinigang, a crowd favorite
- Sinigang na Salmon Head: ₱353 — Rich and sour salmon sinigang
- Bulalo: ₱362 — Bone marrow beef soup, the ultimate comfort food
- Chicken Binakol: ₱305 — Chicken soup cooked in coconut water
- Balbacua: ₱303 — Slow-cooked beef stew with collagen-rich broth
Main Courses
- Boneless Crispy Pata: ₱554 — Crispy outside, tender inside — a Filipino classic
- Crispy Pata Kare-Kare: ₱655 — Crispy pata meets rich peanut sauce
- Kare-Kare: ₱379 — Oxtail in peanut sauce with vegetables
- Spicy Three Cheese Caldereta: ₱380 — Three cheeses meet spicy beef stew
- Crispy Pork Binagoongan: ₱260 — Fried pork in shrimp paste sauce
Desserts
- Crispy Turon Ala Mode: ₱205 — Fried banana rolls with ice cream
- Fried Leche Flan: ₱244 — A crispy twist on the classic Filipino dessert
- Dayap Creme Brulee: ₱120 — Local citrus-flavored creme brulee
- Buko Pandan Panna Cotta: ₱154 — Coconut and pandan in a creamy Italian dessert
BBQ Bilao & Party Platters
- BBQ Bilao: ₱1,235 — 5 pcs of 12" BBQ + Isaw Manok + Bituka Baboy + Tenga + FREE Chicharon Bulaklak
- Palabok Bilao (Small): ₱773
- Palabok Bilao (Medium): ₱986
- Palabok Bilao (Large): ₱1,262
❤️The Lola Ote Experience
Dining at Lola Ote feels like eating at your lola's house — if your lola happened to have the best barbecue recipe in Quezon City. The ambiance is cozy, relaxed, and unpretentious. The staff is friendly and attentive. And the food? Generous, flavorful, and made with the kind of care that only comes from family recipes passed down through generations.
🔥The Famous BBQ
Hanging pork barbecue skewers with a special sauce blend that's sweet, salty, and smoky — never tough, never burnt
Homey Ambiance
Cozy and relaxing — the kind of place where you feel at home from the moment you walk in
👥Family Dining
Bilao platters and sharing-sized portions make it perfect for family gatherings and barkada nights
Delivery Available
Call 0977-777-7235 for delivery (11AM-9PM) or use your preferred courier service
Pro tip: arrive early on weekends — Lola Ote gets packed during peak hours, and the best barbecue sells fast. The BBQ Bilao is a crowd favorite for group gatherings and comes with a complimentary order of Chicharon Bulaklak.
★Why Lola Ote Stands Out
The Special Barbecue Sauce
A one-of-a-kind blend that makes their BBQ legendary — sweet, salty, smoky, and absolutely addictive
Full Filipino Menu
Not just BBQ — sinigang, kare-kare, crispy pata, sisig, and a complete range of classic Filipino dishes
Generous Portions
Affordable prices with servings that won't leave you hungry — real value for your money
4.5 Stars (680+ Reviews)
Consistently high ratings from hundreds of diners — a Quezon City favorite
Open Early
Opens at 7:00 AM daily — perfect for early Filipino breakfast and all-day dining
Bilao Platters
BBQ Bilao and Pancit Bilao in S/M/L sizes — ideal for parties, events, and celebrations
Visit Lola Ote Restaurant Today
Come taste the barbecue that Quezon City can't stop talking about. Whether you're after their legendary BBQ, a hearty bowl of sinigang, or a full Filipino feast with the family — Lola Ote is ready to serve you on Sgt. Esguerra Ave.
Lola Ote Restaurant is proof that the simplest food, made with love and a secret sauce, can become legendary. Their barbecue isn't just good — it's the kind of barbecue that builds a reputation, earns a tagline, and keeps customers lining up for years. Pair it with their full menu of Filipino comfort food, and you've got a restaurant that feels like home.
Whether you're a first-timer curious about the "best barbecue in QC" or a regular picking up your usual BBQ Bilao order, Lola Ote delivers the goods every single time. This is Filipino barbecue at its finest — and it's right here on Sgt. Esguerra.
Visit Lola Ote at 24 Sgt. Esguerra Ave, Brgy. South Triangle, Quezon City. Open daily 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM. Call 0977-777-7235 for reservations and delivery (11AM-9PM). Follow them on Facebook for updates and promos.
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Written by Zachary Siecinski
Lead Food Writer at Restaurants QC Editorial
Zachary has been exploring the Quezon City food scene for over 8 years, personally visiting and reviewing hundreds of restaurants across QC — from hole-in-the-wall eateries to upscale dining establishments. His reviews focus on authentic dining experiences, fair pricing, and dishes that keep locals coming back.