Goldilocks National City

4.0
179 reviews

About

Filipino Restaurant

Location

Goldilocks National City
1420 E Plaza Blvd d7, National City, CA
91950, United States

Hours

Reviews

4.0
179 reviews
5 stars
88
4 stars
46
3 stars
16
2 stars
9
1 star
20

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Food Quality

Many customers praised the deliciousness of the food, particularly traditional Filipino dishes, though some noted inconsistencies in preparation and flavor.

Customer Service

Service quality varied significantly; while some staff were described as friendly and helpful, others were criticized for being inattentive or unprofessional.

Ambiance

The restaurant's layout and atmosphere received mixed reviews, with some finding it cramped and confusing, while others appreciated the casual dining experience.

Order Accuracy

Several customers reported issues with order accuracy, including missing items and incorrect dishes, leading to dissatisfaction.

Pricing

While some felt the prices were reasonable for the quality, others considered the food overpriced given the portion sizes and service issues.
  • LA
    Lisa Andaleon
    Aug 28, 2025
    5.0
    Goldilocks was an option suggested for my dad's celebration of life gathering. I drove down to the restaurant from Carlsbad to talk with them directly about preparing food for 100+ guests for a Filipino house party (we're Filipino). It was my first time there, and the staff was friendly and helpful. They had me work with Mel, the manager there, and she went above and beyond to help me select the perfect combination of dishes for the party. Knowing we would have some vegetarian guests (like me), Mel helped me customize some of the dishes like the Pancit Bihon, Pinakbet and even the Bagoong Alamang to exclude meat, and suggested a few orders of the vegetarian egg rolls so the veggie guests weren't depressed that they couldn't eat the Shanghai Lumpia. She helped me figure out portions, and also helped with dessert suggestions. Come the day of the celebration of life, Mel helped our food delivery people be sure they had everything in the order. The food was still hot when it arrived, and many guests remarked how delicious all the food and selections were; Great feedback from a primarily Filipino crowd! I am 1000% happy with the food, the help, the services and the care that Mel and her team put into our house catering for my dad's celebration of life and highly recommend Goldilock's National City for any home parties you might have. Work with Mel, she's the best!!! Thank you Mel and your team for helping to make this event even more special by providing delicious authentic Filipino dishes and desserts to help us to celebrate my Tatay's beautiful and blessed life.
  • MS
    Mama Shrek
    Aug 20, 2025
    5.0
    Beef caldereta is cooked good. The lumpiang shanghai set was also cooked well. The chicken asado siopao is good as well. From their grocery, I got buko pie, piñacolada polvoron, black bean hopia, yellow bean hopia, & the cheese bread sticks -- all oh-so-delicious. Friendly servers have been happily working there for more than 10-20 years.
  • EC
    ethan c
    Jul 11, 2019
    1.0
    Worst customer service in my life!

Frequently Asked Questions About Goldilocks National City

What are the regular business hours of Goldilocks National City?

Goldilocks National City is open every day from 8:30 AM to 8:00 PM.

Does Goldilocks National City offer delivery and in-store pickup services?

Yes, Goldilocks National City provides both delivery and in-store pickup options for customers.