Cavitena Bistro Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Cavitena Bistro, a delightful sanctuary for Filipino cuisine nestled at 1931 Pacific Coast Hwy in Lomita, CA. This vibrant bistro introduces a menu that is a feast for the senses, perfect for any dining occasion, whether it's a casual lunch or a cozy dinner with loved ones.
As you explore the offerings, be sure to try the Tapsilog, featuring marinated beef jerky served alongside garlic rice and egg—a true classic. Vegetarian guests will also find numerous options to indulge in. The atmosphere is casual yet lively, ideal for group gatherings or a fun family outing.
Cavitena Bistro goes beyond great food, offering outdoor seating, free Wi-Fi, and happy hour specials, creating an inviting space for everyone. With a commitment to quality and accessibility, you can enjoy your favorites, from Filipino breakfast staples to hearty soups, right here in Lomita.
Beverages
Bottled Water.
Bottled Water
Fountain Soda (Free Refills In Store Only)
Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, Mountain Dew, Sierra Mist, Brisk Iced Tea, Crush Orange, Mug Rootbeer, Tropicana Lemonade
Canned Soda (TO GO ONLY)
Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, Mountain Dew, Sierra Mist, Brisk Iced Tea, Crush Orange, Mug Rootbeer, Tropicana Lemonade
Sago't Gulaman
Tapioca pearls, brown sugar,vanilla extract and gulaman
Lucia Coconut Juice
Juices
All Time Favorite Breakfast
Tapsilog
Marinated beef jerky in garlic, vinegar and so. Served with garlic rice and egg.
Tocilog
Sweet marinated pork in pineapple juice served with garlic rice and egg.
Longsilog
4 pcs. of Sweet pork sausage or Filipino Chorizo served with garlic rice and egg.
Bagnetsilog
1/2 lbs. of twice cooked deep fried pork belly served with garlic rice and egg
Daingsilog
Half Size of Marinated Boneless Bangus (Milkfish) served with garlic rice and egg.
Cornsilog
Corned beef hash sauteed with potatoes served with garlic rice and egg.
Lumpsilog
12 pcs of Pork or Chicken Eggrolls served with garlic rice and egg.
Hotsilog
4 pcs of Traditional Filipino Red Sausage served with garlic rice and egg.
Tuyosilog
4 pcs of Fried salted fish herring served with garlic rice and egg
Spamsilog
4 pcs. slices of Spam fried served with garlic rice and egg.
Jeproxsilog
6 pcs. of Fried salted dried smelt served with garlic rice and egg.
Porkchopsilog
Sliced pork chop served with garlic rice and egg.
Sisiglog
Hot Sizzling Plate Pork Sisig served with garlic rice and egg.
Lugaw
32 oz. Rice porridge with chicken and boiled egg.
Champorado
32 oz. Chocolate rice porridge.
Chicken Sotanghon
32 oz. Chicken Sotanghon soup with carrots and cabbage.
Calamari
Deep fried squid rings
Chicharon Bulaklak
Deep fried crispy pork ruffled fat served with vinegar dip.
Chicken BBQ on Sticks
Grilled marinated chicken skewers
Pork BBQ on Sticks
Grilled marinated pork skewers
Lumpiang Shanghai Chicken
Eggrolls made with ground chicken
Lumpiang Shanghai Pork
Eggrolls made with ground pork
Lumpiang Gulay
4 pcs. of Vegetable Eggroll,
Tokwa
Fried Tofu
Tokwa't Baboy
Fried Tofu with crispy pork belly
French Fries
Deep fried potatoes
Fried Chicken Wings 8 pcs
Deep fried chicken wings
Mango Salsa
Mango salad
Tuna Kilawin
Tuna Ceviche
Sizzling Pork Sisig
Crispy pork belly with house special seasoning
Sizzling Bulalo
Beef shank with marrow
Bangus Sisig (Boneless Milkfish)
Appetizers
Noodles
Pancit Bihon
Rice noodles with mixed vegetables and chicken
Pancit Canton
Egg noodles with mixed vegetables and chicken
Pancit Bihon/Canton Mix
Egg and Rice noodles with mixed vegetables and chicken
Palabok
Rice noodles, shrimp gravy sauce, smoked fish flakes, eggs and crushed pork cracklings
Pinoy Spaghetti
Filipino style sweet and goodness spaghetti made with ground pork and sausage
Miki Bihon
Pork Adobo
Pork stew simmered with vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, black pepper and bay leaves.
Pork Binagoongan
Creamy pork stew simmered with coconut and shrimp paste, and eggplant
Pork Crispy Binagoongan
Creamy pork stew simmered with coconut and shrimp paste, and jalapeno
Pork Dinakdakan
Marinated and Grilled pork, chopped and mixed with mayo, onions and jalapeno
Pork Dinuguan
Pork stew in pig's blood, heart and snout with vinegar, onions, garlic and long peppers
Pork Menudo
Pork stew in tomato sauce, garlic, onions, carrots, potatoes and raisins
Pork Bopis
Chopped pork's heart, snout, carrots, bay leaf, garlic, peppers and annato for color
Paksiw na Pata
Pig's Feet Stew, Pork hock simmered with vinegar, soy, garlic, peppers, and sugar
Lechon Kawali
Twice cooked deep fried goodness of pork belly
Crispy Pata
Twice cooked and deep fried pork knuckles
Inihaw na liempo (Grilled Pork)
Grilled and marinated sliced pork belly
Pork
Beef
Bistek
Beef steak sliced thin, marinated in lemon, garlic, peppers and topped wth onions
Beef Kaldereta
Braised beef stew simmered in tomato sauce, liver, carrots, olives and potatoes
Beef Kare Kare
Beef stew in peanut sauce, tripe and mixed vegetable and shrimp paste
Beef Kare Kare with Oxtail ($market price)
Beef oxtail stew in peanut sauce, tripe and mixed vegetable and shrimp paste
Ampalaya Con Karne
Braised beef stew simmered in tomato sauce, carrots, bell peppers and potatoes
Chicken Adobo
Chicken stew simmered with vinegar, soy, garlic, pepper, and bay leaf
Chicken Afritada
Chicken stew simmered in tomato sauce, carrots, garlic, pepper, and bell peppers
Chicken Curry
Chicken stew simmered in coconut milk, ginger, bell peppers and potatoes
CB Twice Cooked Fried Chicken
Deep fried chicken with garlic oil.
Lechon Manok (Chicken Rotisserie)
Whole roasted chicken rotisserie marinated in house special sauce
Chicken Teriyaki
Grilled boneless chicken strips serve with our house special teriyaki sauce
Chicken
Seafood
Sweet and Sour Fish Fillet
Breaded fish fillet made with our house special sweet and sour sauce
Salt and Pepper Fish Fillet
Breaded fish fillet made with our house special salt and pepper mix
Hilabos na Hipon
Traditional shrimp simmered with ketchup, lemons, lime soda, butter and garlic
Inihaw na Bangus (Boneless Milkfish)
Grilled marinated boneless bangus in vinegar, garlic, and pepper
Pritong Bangus (Boneless Milkfish)
Fried marinated boneless bangus in vinegar, garlic, and pepper
Inihaw na Tilapia
Grilled Tilapia basted with house special marinate
Fried Tilapia
Fried Tilapia topped with garlic
Inihaw na Pampano
Grilled Pampano basted with house special marinate
Fried Pampano
Fried Pampano topped with garlic
Cajun Lemon Pepper Shrimps
Cajun spiced shrimps with potatoes, lemon and lots of garlic
Grilled Squid
Grilled squid basted with house special marinate
Grilled Tuna Panga
Grilled tuna collar basted with house special marinate
Pinaputok na Bangus
Grilled mussels in house special sauce
Chopsuey
Filipino style stir fry mixed vegetables, baby corn and quail eggs
Ginataang Laing
Coconut stewed dried taro leaves with shrimp paste
Ginataang Langka
Coconut stewed jackfruit with shrimp paste
Ginisang Ampalaya
Ginisang Chayote
Pinakbet
Traditional mixed filipino vegetables and shrimp paste
Talong and salted egg salad (Ensalada)
Chopped eggplant, tomatoes and salted egg salad
Tortang Talong
Eggplant which is grilled then fried with eggs
Vegetables
Soups
Sinigang na Baboy
Tamarind based broth with pork and mixed vegetable
Nilagang Baka
Tamarind based broth with beef and mixed vegetable
Sinigang na Bangus (Boneless Milkfish)
Tamarind based broth with boneless bangus (milkfish) and mixed vegetable
Sinigang na Hipon (Shrimp)
Tamarind based broth with shrimps and mixed vegetable
Sinigang na Pampano
Tamarind based broth with pampano and mixed vegetable
Tinolang Manok
Ginger based chicken soup with green papaya, chayote and bok choy
Beef Bulalo
Simmered beef shanks and bone marrow with vegetables
Beef Nilaga
Traditional beef simmered with vegetables
Steamed Rice
A scoop of jasmine rice
XL Steamed Rice
Good for 4 person
Garlic Rice
A scoop of rice with fried garlic
XL Garlic Rice
Good for 4 person with fried garlic
Binagoongan Fried Rice with Lechon Kawali
Shrimp Fried Rice
Adobo Fried Rice
House Special Fried Rice
Kimchi Fried Rice
Shanghai Fried Rice
Rice
Desserts
Turon 3 pcs
Banana Fritters, saba banana, jackfruit and sugar
Turon with Ice Cream
Banana Fritters, saba banana, jackfruit, sugar and topped with Ube or Mango ice cream
Ice Cream
A scoop of Ube or Mango ice cream
Halo Halo Regular
A mix mix of sweetened fruits, topped with leche flan,pinipig and ube ice cream
Ginataang Bilo Bilo
Glutinous rice balls, cassava, sweet potatoes, tapioca, sugar and coconut milk.
Mais Con Hielo
Fish Taco 3 pcs.
Deep fried fish fillet with veggies.
Pork Sisig Taco 3 pcs.
Pork Sisig with veggies
Shrimp Ceviche
Marinated Shrimp in tangy citrus juice, mixed veggies and jalapeno.