Fredcel Lumpias & Catering

3876 38th St, San Diego, CA 92105, United States
+1 619-282-2305
$$$ Filipino restaurant , Restaurant
(430 Reviews)
Price Range $10–20

Fredcel Lumpias & Catering is a straightforward, owner-operated Filipino restaurant located in the heart of San Diego’s 92105 neighborhood. Known primarily for its crispy, homemade lumpias and rich, comforting pancit dishes, this spot caters especially well to those looking for authentic, home-style Filipino flavors without the fuss of a large dining room experience.

The atmosphere here is unpretentious and warm, fitting for casual grab-and-go meals or small gatherings. You’ll find a small but lively space where the focus is clearly on the food—freshly prepared and served with insistence on quality and traditional seasoning. Expect friendly service that’s eager to help, often from the passionate staff who seem genuinely connected to the recipes and culture behind each dish.

This is a place that thrives on local repeat customers who appreciate the balance of generous portions and reasonable prices. The best time to visit is during lunch or early dinner hours, when the kitchen is fully staffed and the freshest lumpias and pancit combinations are ready. Since they operate on a cash-only basis and popular items can run out, arriving a bit earlier is a good strategy to secure your order.

Fredcel Lumpias & Catering fits naturally into the community vibe south of the I-8 freeway, offering a no-frills option for those craving Filipino comfort food nearby. Whether you’re looking to pick up food for a quick solo meal, cater a casual event, or simply explore Filipino flavors through classics like fried lumpia and pancit fried rice, this modest eatery delivers with a tangible sense of homemade care and cultural pride.

Popular for
Popular for lunch
Popular for dinner
Good for solo dining
What they serve
Serves comfort food
Quick bite
Serves small plates
Best for
Serves lunch
Serves dinner
Has catering
Accessibility
Has wheelchair-accessible car park
Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
Parking
Free of charge street parking
Free parking lot

Openings Hours

Checking

Monday

Closed

Tuesday

11:30 AM - 03:00 PM

Wednesday

11:30 AM - 03:00 PM

Thursday

11:30 AM - 03:00 PM

Friday

11:30 AM - 03:00 PM

Saturday

11:00 AM - 02:00 PM

Sunday

11:00 AM - 02:00 PM

430 Reviews
Danny Baza Blas

07 Jan 2026

A fantastic Filipino food emporium with Mom in the kitchen focused on quality, care and fabulousness. A short bike ride from all my fave spots south of The Eight. You do great grub Fredcel Lumpias & Catering.

Angel Almanza

28 Dec 2025

Fredcel Lumpias & Catering is amazing! Everything tastes fresh and homemade — the lumpias are crispy, flavorful, and perfectly seasoned. Friendly service, generous portions, and great prices. You can taste the love in every bite. Highly recommend for any event or quick meal!

JMA

26 Nov 2025

As a loyal Family Dollar customer, I would often wonder about this bright yellow neighboring restaurant that I found myself frequently parking in front of. It wasn’t until yesterday that I noticed a small line inside the establishment — I finally told myself, today is the day I’m going in there and finding out what this place is all about. I soon realized, this owner-operated establishment serves two purposes, convenience store and restaurant. Today my friends, I will tell you about the delicious Filipino cuisine I found myself wholeheartedly enjoying. But first, it is important to mention that this place is CASH ONLY! Menu: A good selection of popular Filipino foods (QTY 6) and side options (QTY 3) that offers a la carte and combo options. You can also order 3 different tray sizes for catering. What I ordered: Combo 2 with 2 side - Main dish #1: Chichen adobo - Main dish #2: Beef lumpia - Side #1: Fried rice - Side #2: Pancit Cost: $9.50. With tax it came to $9.99. Review: Delicious. 10 outta 10 will order again. The star of the show: BEEF LUMPIA. It came with a side of sweet & sour sauce. It is to my understanding, the Lumpia’s are what they are known for. You can order the Lumpia’s fresh, or frozen! What I would like to try next: Pork bicol express If you are like me and you are open to trying out a variety of cuisines and enjoy supporting local business, definitely give this place a try

Rade Dostanic

29 Oct 2025

Wooow! Just finished my food and I am amazed! Best Lumpia in San Diego! Guy that works there is great! He is happy to help with anything you need. Pork menudo it's like mom would make if my mom was Filipino. Just amazing! My new favorite!

Mr Free press

27 Oct 2025

Very good but get there early so you won’t miss out on the pancit everything is homemade if that makes sense. Made fresh and cash only! Yes I strongly recommend to anyone who loves good food.

Josie PB

09 Oct 2025

Delicious lumpia. It was fresh and still crunchy after a few hours for our party.

Lizette Gonzalez

29 Sep 2025

Hands down best lumpia & pancit! So good we had to eat it right in front ! You get a lot of food for a good price! Highly recommend this place!

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