Adobo Throwdown

08/02/2026

Thirty years is more than a milestone—it’s a legacy.

Congratulations to Sari-Sari Restaurant on 30 incredible years of serving authentic Filipino food, bringing our community together, and creating a place that feels like home. 🇵🇭❤️

Today was a wonderful celebration of the family, friends, customers, and community who have supported this journey from the very beginning. It was an honor to be there and celebrate with everyone.

Thank you for preserving our culture one meal at a time and for showing what passion, perseverance, and hospitality can accomplish.

Here’s to the next 30 years of delicious food, unforgettable memories, and continuing to share the heart of the Philippines with San Antonio.

Congratulations to the entire Sari-Sari family! 🎉

07/27/2026

🔥 Grillin’ Sunday 🔥

Some Sundays are made for slowing down… and firing up the grill.

Today’s lineup:
🐟 Whole grilled tilapia with crispy, charred skin
🥩 Juicy NY strip steaks with a perfect sear
🍤 Grilled shrimp—this time I skipped the skewers and tossed them straight on the grates. A little more attention while cooking, but I love how they pick up that smoky char on every side.

There’s just something about cooking over live fire that never gets old. No fancy techniques—just quality ingredients, a hot grill, and good company.

What’s on your grill today?

Tilapia OutdoorCooking Foodie HomeChef SundayVibes SavoryUbe

07/20/2026

⚠️ Vendor Scam Alert

Adobo Throwdown ONLY accepts vendor applications through our official website:
https://www.adobothrowdown.com/atd-40-vendor-store

We never sell vendor spaces through Facebook comments or Messenger.

If someone claims to have vendor spots available or asks you to message them, they are not affiliated with Adobo Throwdown.

Please report the comment and notify our team immediately.

Reserve your vendor booth for Adobo Throwdown 4.0, one of Texas’ premier Filipino culinary and cultural events. Food vendors, food trucks, and marketplace vendors can secure booth space based on payment order. Limited vendor spots available.

07/20/2026

🚨 Vendor Applications Are Open — Prime Booth Locations Are Limited! 🚨

Be part of Adobo Throwdown 4.0 Culinary Competition & Food Expo on October 24–25, 2026 at the Garden Ridge Community & Event Center.

This is your opportunity to showcase your products, connect with new customers, and be part of one of Texas' premier celebrations of Filipino food and culture.

🍽️ Food Vendors
🛍️ Marketplace Vendors
🏢 Businesses & Organizations

⚠️ Prime booth locations are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Your booth is only secured once your reservation is completed. We are unable to hold booth spaces without a confirmed booking.

Reserve your booth today:
https://www.adobothrowdown.com/atd-40-vendor-store

Tag a business that should be part of Adobo Throwdown 4.0!

07/16/2026

💜 Throwback Thursday | Ube Throwdown 2.0 🏆

The competition was even sweeter at Ube Throwdown 2.0, where these talented creators raised the bar with their incredible ube-inspired desserts!

Pictured from left to right:
🎤 Shenel Rimando, our emcee for the event (now serving as PACC-GSA Region Chair)
🥇 1st Place: Erliz Caren Vanessa Maddux
🥈 2nd Place: Ruthie Wu
🥉 3rd Place: Emily Yates
👏 Dr. Danet Lapiz-Bluhm, then PACC-GSA Region Chair, celebrating another unforgettable year of culinary creativity.

Every year, Ube Throwdown brings together passionate home bakers, chefs, and dessert lovers to celebrate one of the Philippines' most iconic ingredients. Watching new champions emerge and seeing familiar faces return has been one of the most rewarding parts of this journey.

Congratulations once again to our Ube Throwdown 2.0 winners for inspiring the next generation of competitors! 💜

Think your ube creation has what it takes?

Ube Throwdown 4.0 is coming October 24–25, 2026 at the Garden Ridge Community & Event Center. We can't wait to see who will be our next Ube Champion!

Who was there for Ube Throwdown 2.0? Share your favorite memory in the comments! 👇

07/16/2026

🚨 **VOLUNTEERS WANTED!** 🇵🇭🔥

Want a behind-the-scenes look at one of Texas' biggest Filipino food festivals? This is your chance!

We're looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help make **Adobo Throwdown 4.0** an unforgettable experience. Whether you're greeting guests, helping with competitions, supporting vendors, assisting with registration, creating content, or keeping the event running smoothly, you'll play an important role in bringing our community together.

✨ Meet amazing people
✨ Gain event experience
✨ Support Filipino culture
✨ Be part of something delicious

📅 **October 24–25, 2026**
📍 Garden Ridge Community and Event Center

📲 **Scan the QR code or sign up at**
**adobothrowdown.com/volunteer**
[adobothrowdown.com/volunteer](https://www.adobothrowdown.com/volunteer?utm_source=chatgpt.com)

Tag someone who would make an awesome Adobo Throwdown volunteer! ❤️

07/09/2026

Adobo Throwdown Throwback Thursday (3.0)

One of the biggest reasons Adobo Throwdown continues to grow is the incredible support of businesses that believe in our mission.

Today's Throwback Thursday takes us back to Adobo Throwdown 3.0, where we had the privilege of recognizing Hilltop Animal Hospital as one of our Datu Sponsors. Pictured is Deputy Event Director Geoffrey Carney accepting the Appreciation Plaque on behalf of Hilltop Animal Hospital, alongside MC Shenel Rimando and Event Director Gene Carangal.

Community partnerships like these help us do more than host a competition—they help us celebrate Filipino culture, elevate Filipino cuisine, and create an event that brings our entire community together.

Thank you, Hilltop Animal Hospital, for believing in our vision and helping make Adobo Throwdown possible. We hope to continue building this partnership for years to come.

Who's ready to see what surprises Adobo Throwdown 4.0 has in store this October?

07/09/2026

Ube Throwdown Throwback Thursday (1.0)

Every champion has a story—and some keep writing new chapters.

💜 Throwing it back to Ube Throwdown 1.0, where Chef Belle Stoker earned 3rd Place in our inaugural Ube Dessert Competition.

That podium finish was just the beginning.

Chef Belle went on to earn 2nd Place at Adobo Throwdown 2.0 and 2nd Place again at Adobo Throwdown 3.0, proving that consistency, creativity, and passion can take you to the top year after year.

Also pictured are then PACC-GSA Region Chair Danet Lapiz-Bluhm, celebrity judge Lexi Hazlett, celebrity judge Cassie Montenegro, and Adobo Throwdown Event Director Gene Carangal.

One of the greatest rewards of hosting these competitions is watching talented chefs grow, refine their craft, and return to inspire the next generation of competitors.

Who will be the next breakout chef to make their mark at Adobo Throwdown 4.0?

💬 If you've been following Adobo Throwdown since the beginning, let us know your favorite competition memory in the comments!