What to order at Carabao

Must order
Full tasting menu, Tuesday through Saturday dinner only.
Signature dishes
12-course Filipino tasting menu, Lechon with Napa Valley produce, Kare-kare
Editor tip
Tasting menu only Tuesday through Saturday for dinner. A more casual Saturday lunch format runs from 11:30.
CuisineFilipino
Price$$$
NeighborhoodDowntown
HoursTue-Sat dinner 17:00-21:00; Sat lunch 11:30-14:30
ChefJade Cunningham
Last verified

Taste 12-course Filipino tasting menu with a local in Napa

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Location

Address: 145 C Gasser Drive, Napa, CA 94559

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