Every Filipino family seems to have one person who rolls lumpia faster than anyone else, and it is usually Lola. Those crispy little rolls show up at birthdays, holidays, and any gathering where more than four people share a table.
Oklahoma has a growing group of Filipino kitchens in Lawton, Del City, and Oklahoma City that make them the old-fashioned way. Here are five places to grab a plate of lumpia, plus adobo, pancit, and more, without needing a plane ticket to Manila.
1. Manila Express – Filipino & International Cuisine, Lawton, OK
Food trucks that graduate into full restaurants usually earn it the hard way. Manila Express started rolling in September 2024, serving Filipino food around Lawton, Fort Sill, and Elgin.
Community support pushed it into a brick-and-mortar spot on NW Fort Sill Blvd in September 2025. It is a proud veteran family-owned business, which fits right in with the Fort Sill crowd nearby.
The menu covers a wide spread of comfort dishes. Lumpia Shanghai shares the table with adobo, pancit, BBQ skewers, yakimandu, siopao, fried pompano, and lechon kawali, so a group order can turn into a small fiesta.
Families will appreciate the kids’ menu, and the restaurant accepts reservations for bigger groups. Plan on roughly $20 to $30 per person.
Hours run Tuesday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., and evenings get busy, so a weekday lunch is the calmer bet. Parking is free and usually easy.
Hours can change, so check before you drive.
2. Rezzy’s Lumpia Express, Oklahoma City, OK
When a restaurant puts lumpia right in its name, it is making a promise. Rezzy’s keeps it in downtown Oklahoma City at 11 NE 6th St.
The pork lumpia are the headliner here, and they earn the billing. The Pansit and 2 Pork Skewers plate is a menu favorite, and the adobo has a strong following too.
The food leans toward true home cooking from the Philippines, just served over a counter instead of a family table. Prices sit around $10 to $20 per person.
Late hours make it a handy downtown option. It stays open until 10 p.m.
Tuesday through Thursday and Sunday, and until 11 p.m. on Friday and Saturday.
Parking downtown can be tricky, so give yourself a few extra minutes. Delivery and takeout are also available if you would rather eat at home.
3. NaGemmas Filipino Cuisine, Del City, OK
Some meals land like a hug from a grandmother you never got to meet. That is the kind of comfort NaGemmas brings to SE 29th Street in Del City.
Crispy lumpia and traditional adobo are the backbone of the menu. The lumpia come out crunchy, and the pork sisig packs plenty of flavor.
Braver eaters can try beef papaitan, a classic dish you do not see on many Oklahoma menus. Save room for halo halo, the layered shaved ice dessert that is a treat in any season.
The dining room is casual and quiet, with table service and high chairs for little ones. Expect about $10 to $20 per person.
Open Wednesday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Thursday through Saturday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Curbside pickup and delivery are options, and parking is free.
Double-check hours before heading out.
4. AJ Pilipinas, Lawton, OK
Bring cash. That is the first thing to know about AJ Pilipinas, a small spot on NW Smith Ave in Lawton.
The second thing is that the menu changes daily. Home-cooked specials rotate, so one visit might bring pork adobo, dinuguan, lechon, or tilapia with garlic rice.
Lumpia and pancit stay steady favorites through it all. The cooking sticks to traditional recipes instead of Americanized twists, which is exactly the Lola energy this list is chasing.
Value is a big draw too. A three-entree plate has been listed at $6.99, though prices can change.
Ube cassava cake makes a sweet finish.
Hours are Wednesday and Thursday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Friday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Saturday noon to 7 p.m. No delivery, but parking is free and plentiful.
5. BB’s Philippines Cuisine, Oklahoma City, OK
Loaded lumpia is the phrase that gets attention at BB’s. This Asian- and women-owned kitchen on S Dewey Ave in south Oklahoma City serves traditional Filipino fare with a fresh touch.
The chicken adobo combo, loaded lumpia, and pancit make a solid first order. Together they cover the three dishes most Filipino families would call essential.
BB’s is set up for takeout, so it works well for grabbing dinner on the way home. Freshness is a consistent strength across the menu.
Hours run Tuesday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. That early close means planning ahead, and it is smart to confirm hours on the restaurant’s Facebook page before you go.
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