Reviews

Overall Total Score
4.2 out of 5
Impressive | 136 reviews

What David D doesn't like about Swell Dive:
It hurts me to write this. Used to be one of my favorites in the neighborhood. Quality has slipped quite a bit. The food has been subpar to pretty dang bad the past few times I've been there. I just don't think I can pay $5.50 for a small taco that's a poor representation of what it used to be. Gonna miss ya, SD View all feedback. What Rita Rita likes about Swell Dive:
Very chill atmosphere where you can play games card, board, dominoes etc. We had their Tocino bowl (pork) and Chicken Inihaw bowl and weren't pleased with them. The chicken and pork were too charred and really not much flavor. Their lumpia was disappointing and this was my first time trying it (if I hadn't heard that lumpia was great I wouldn't be thinking to try it again from somewhere else). However, their Hurrican... View all feedback.

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Restaurantji
4.2 ★ from 136 reviews
Silas
22.08.2023 - 17:06

What happened to this place? They lost like 3/4 of their menu, 9/10 beers on their draft list were unavailable (crossed out), garbage in the street, the bathroo...

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David
22.08.2023 - 17:06

It hurts me to write this. Used to be one of my favorites in the neighborhood. Quality has slipped quite a bit. The food has been subpar to pretty dang bad the...

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Robyn
22.08.2023 - 17:06

A find! Delicious food and cool tiki bar vibe. A chill neighborhood place. Would recommend.

Seth
22.08.2023 - 17:06

Spam, spam, spam, eggs, spam.(the tacos are delicious and the garlic roasted peanuts are crack)generous happy hour.

Kateri
22.08.2023 - 17:06

Response to owner: Hey. Called on Wednesday at 9pm, 9:15pm, 9:20pm. Gave up and went over to order in person at 9:30pm.Original review: Says it’s listed for tak...

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Sirved
4.5 ★ from 4 reviews
The
02.01.2024 - 10:59

This place is so amazing and unique if you know what to order ???? I recommend the Adsilog (pulled pork Filipino style), and the spam taco, yes spam if you know...

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The
02.01.2024 - 10:59

Noah is very sweet and was super helpful during my visit. Food is out of this world and unique. Filipino breakfast tacos are my new favorite obsession.

The
02.01.2024 - 10:59

Awesome place and a great hangout. This place is definitely a destination. Last night they had a badass DJ, everybody was having a great time. The food is delic...

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The
02.01.2024 - 10:59

First time having a bite in this neighborhood. Didn't know what to expect from this unassuming place. Dark when you first walk in, but there's a bar inside and...

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