Adobo
The unofficial national dish. Chicken or pork slow-braised in vinegar, soy sauce, garlic and bay leaf — savory, tangy and deeply comforting.
Adobo Throwdown 5.0 · Filipino Food & Culture Expo
Discover Filipino food. Experience the culture.
- Saturday, November 6, 2027
- 11:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. Central
- Garden Ridge Community Center, Garden Ridge, TX
- Free admission — everyone welcome
RSVP opens Kultura.RSVP. Walk-ins welcome. Food and beverages available for purchase from vendors.
New to Filipino food?
Never tried Filipino food? You're in for a treat!
Filipino cooking blends savory, sour and sweet in bold, comforting ways. Here are a few favorites to start with.
Lumpia
Crispy, golden spring rolls packed with seasoned meat and vegetables. Dangerously easy to eat by the dozen.
Pancit
Stir-fried noodles with vegetables, meat or shrimp, finished with a squeeze of calamansi, a small Filipino citrus.
Ube desserts
Ube is a naturally purple yam with a sweet, nutty, vanilla-like flavor — found in cakes, cookies, jam and ice cream.
From Adobo Throwdown 4.0
Real dishes from past competitions
Previously featured
A full day of food, flavor and culture
Highlights from past Adobo Throwdown events. Confirmed 5.0 programming will be listed separately as it's announced.
Previously featured
Culinary competitions
Chefs and home cooks battle for the adobo crown.
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Filipino food vendors
Local businesses serving dishes to buy and try.
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Cultural performances
Music and dance celebrating Filipino heritage.
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Cooking demonstrations
Learn how the classics are made.
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Family-friendly fun
Something for every age.
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Community celebration
A day to gather, eat and share culture.
Confirmed for 5.0
The 5.0 lineup — competitors, vendors and performers — will appear here once confirmed.
Latest news
News & stories
May 27, 2026
Vendor Spots Are Now Open for Adobo Throwdown 4.0
Apr 3, 2025
April is Filipino Food Month: A Celebration of Culture and Cuisine
Feb 20, 2025
Crispy Adobo Chicken Recipe
Competition results
Past champions
Adobo Throwdown 1.0 · 2022 · Professional Adobo
1st place: Chef Eulo Jimenez
Adobo Throwdown 2.0 · 2023 · Professional Adobo
1st place: Chef Angelica Guzman
Adobo Throwdown 3.0 · 2024 · Professional Adobo
1st place: Chef Dan Castro
Adobo Throwdown 4.0 · 2026 · Professional Adobo
1st place: Chef Dan Castro
Come hungry. Bring your friends. Experience the Philippines!
Free admission · Saturday, November 6, 2027 · 11:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. Central