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Kuya Lord

Melrose Hill · Filipino

5003 Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, 90038Directions
4.4★★★★★★★★★★321 reviews

Filipino firepower: lechon, garlic rice, and vinegar snap in every bite.

Kuya Lord is a $$ Filipino restaurant in Melrose Hill, Los Angeles. It has logged 431 check ins on Blackbird, and is busiest Saturday evenings. Check in on Blackbird when you visit.

foodiestourists
“amazing filipino food” · “delicious food”
MondayClosed
Tuesday11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Wednesday11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Thursday11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Friday11:00 AM – 3:30 PM, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Saturday11:00 AM – 3:30 PM, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Sunday11:00 AM – 3:30 PM, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
kuyalord.com

Why go

Kuya Lord is a Filipino spot with a 4.4 Google rating across 321 reviews, and the highlighted praise includes big flavor, hospitality, and dishes like lechon. One highlighted reviewer calls the lechon bowl “just wow,” specifically naming the salad, garlic rice, and vinegar dipping sauce as part of the hit.

editorial/ updated 28d ago

Fast facts

  • Kuya Lord holds a 4.4 Google rating from 321 reviews.
  • Highlighted reviews specifically praise the lechon bowl, lechon kawali, longganisa, and prime beef short ribs.
  • A reviewer names Chef Lord Maynard Llera as welcoming.
  • Hospitality shows up in the reviews, including a staff recommendation rundown from Justin.
editorial/ updated 28d ago

What people say

What people say

From real reviews
  • “amazing filipino food”
  • “delicious food”
You gotta try this place. Amazing flavors with every bite. Had the lechon bowl. Salad , garlic rice, vinegar dipping....just wow. Chef Lord Maynard Llera was very welcoming. Whether you live in the area, visiting or traveling and want some amazing filipino food, check this pla…
Cristo8 months ago
I was greeted with hospitality, staff (Justin) gave us the run down of popular foods, and recommend. So I ordered a few of food; prime beef short ribs, lechon kawali and longganisa. And yes! it was delicious! Thank you Kuya Lord for these delicious food.
Bernard4 months ago
Google reviews/ updated 28d ago

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Check in momentum

The room in motion

Activity24
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Flynet check ins

431

Neighborhood

Melrose Hill

Last 30 days

24 check ins

−86% vs prior month

Daily check ins over the last 30 days
Oct 12Nov 10

When it's busy

Usually dead right now

Tuesdaytoday
9a4p10p
MondayClosed
Tuesday11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Wednesday11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Thursday11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Friday11:00 AM – 3:30 PM, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Saturday11:00 AM – 3:30 PM, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Sunday11:00 AM – 3:30 PM, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Inside Kuya Lord

Review signal

4.4

321 Google reviews

$$

Google Places/ updated 28d ago

Guide

Inside Kuya Lord

Why go

Kuya Lord is a Filipino spot with a 4.4 Google rating across 321 reviews, and the highlighted praise includes big flavor, hospitality, and dishes like lechon. One highlighted reviewer calls the lechon bowl “just wow,” specifically naming the salad, garlic rice, and vinegar dipping sauce as part of the hit.

editorial/ updated 28d ago

Review signal

4.4

321 Google reviews

$$

Google Places/ updated 28d ago

What to order

editorial/ updated 28d ago

What people say

What people say

From real reviews
  • “amazing filipino food”
  • “delicious food”
You gotta try this place. Amazing flavors with every bite. Had the lechon bowl. Salad , garlic rice, vinegar dipping....just wow. Chef Lord Maynard Llera was very welcoming. Whether you live in the area, visiting or traveling and want some amazing filipino food, check this pla…
Cristo8 months ago
I was greeted with hospitality, staff (Justin) gave us the run down of popular foods, and recommend. So I ordered a few of food; prime beef short ribs, lechon kawali and longganisa. And yes! it was delicious! Thank you Kuya Lord for these delicious food.
Bernard4 months ago
Google reviews/ updated 28d ago

Fast facts

  • Kuya Lord holds a 4.4 Google rating from 321 reviews.
  • Highlighted reviews specifically praise the lechon bowl, lechon kawali, longganisa, and prime beef short ribs.
  • A reviewer names Chef Lord Maynard Llera as welcoming.
  • Hospitality shows up in the reviews, including a staff recommendation rundown from Justin.
editorial/ updated 28d ago
NEARBY

Within walking distance

Other Blackbird spots a short walk from Kuya Lord.

  • Ggiata Delicatessen

    Melrose Hill

    1MIN WALKJust around the corner
  • Melrose Hill Block Party

    Melrose Hill

    1MIN WALKJust around the corner
  • Bar Etoile

    Melrose Hill

    1MIN WALKJust around the corner

FAQ

How popular is Kuya Lord?

Kuya Lord has logged 431 check ins on Blackbird.

When is Kuya Lord busiest?

Kuya Lord is busiest on Saturday evenings, based on Blackbird check-in activity.

What kind of food does Kuya Lord serve?

Kuya Lord serves Filipino cuisine.

How expensive is Kuya Lord?

Kuya Lord is in the $$ price range on a $ to $$$$ scale.

How do I check in at Kuya Lord?

Download the Blackbird app, visit Kuya Lord in person, and check in from the app. Check-ins earn FLY and count toward Flytown's daily Hotspots ranking.

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