Max's Restaurant Houston, Cuisine of the Philippines Menu

8011 Main St Ste 100, Houston, TX 77025

Max's Fried Chicken Lighter Fare - Appetizers Vegetables and Seafood Ruby's Favorites Soups Rice and Noodles Beverage Desserts Catering Christmas Promos Christmas Menu Cater Trays Houston

Max's Fried Chicken
- Max's Filipino Fried Chicken
  The home-cooked, Sarap-to-the-Bones, fried chicken that puts us on the map. Always made to order and best enjoyed with Banana Ketchup and Worcestershire Sauce.
Lighter Fare - Appetizers
- Lumpiang Shanghai (Egg Rolls)
  A delicious mix of ground pork and vegetables rolled in pastry wrapper and deep fried. Served with sweet and sour sauce on the side. A Filipino favorite.
  $13.00
- Calamares (Calamari)
  Battered and deep-fried squid rings, served with vinegar garlic dip on the side.
  $14.00
- Chicharon Bulaklak (Crispy Ruffle Fat)
  Golden crisp pork ruffle fat served with vinegar garlic dip. An all-time favorite!
  $13.00
- Max's Teasers Houston
  An appetizer sampler of Lumpiang Shanghai, Calamares and Chicharon Bulaklak.
  $15.00
- French Fries
  $4.00
Vegetables and Seafood
- Laing (Taro Leaves In Coconut Milk)
  Spicy taro leaves simmered in coconut milk with shrimp and pork.
  $12.00
- Pinakbet (Vegetable Stew)
  A melange of fresh vegetables sauteed with pork, shrimp, and shrimp paste. A popular dish originally from the Northern Ilocos region prepared Max's way.
  $15.00
- Chopsuey (Sauteed Vegetables)
  Chinese-inspired assorted vegetables with shrimp, pork, and chicken sauteed in our savory sauce. A popular dish.
  $15.00
- Daing Na Bangus (Boneless Marinated Milkfish)
  Whitefish indigenous to the Philippines, made flavorful in a vinegar garlic marinade, deep fried, and served with our house relish and suka't bawang (vinegar garlic dip) on the side. Simple but tasty.
  $18.00
- Sizzling Tofu
  Deep-fried tokwa (tofu) cubes tossed in a cream sauce topped with chilies. A vegetarian house favorite.
  $15.00
Ruby's Favorites
- Kare-Kare (Beef Peanut Stew)
  Beef shank and oxtail with vegetables simmered in thick peanut sauce served with shrimp paste on the side. A native delicacy.
  $18.00
- Max's Crispy Pata (Crispy Pork Hock)
  House-specialty! Premium pork hock simmered in a special marinade and deep-fried to perfection. No celebration is complete without this trademark Max's dish. Served with soy-vinegar dipping sauce.
  $28.00
- Lechon Kawali (Crispy Pork Belly)
  Pork belly deep-fried until crisp and golden brown, yet soft and tender inside. Served with liver sauce on the side.
  $16.00
- Dinuguan (Rich Meat Stew)
  Pork meat stew simmered in a rich sauce with serrano pepper
  $16.00
- Filipino Bistek (Beef Steak)
  Thinly sliced beef sirloin sauteed in onions, lemon juice, soy sauce, and gravy. Topped with fresh onion rings.
  $16.00
- Pork Binagoongan (Pork In Shrimp Paste)
  Pork cubes sauteed in a rich, mildly sweet and salty shrimp paste sauce placed on a bed of fried eggplant. Garnished with tomato wedges and sprinkled with chopped spring onion.
  $16.00
- Bicol Express
  Deep-fried pork belly in coconut milk and shrimp paste with fiery spices. A popular Filipino dish. Originally from the Bicol region, prepared the Max's way.
  $17.00
- Lechon Kawali Sisig (Sizzling Diced Pork Belly)
  Diced crispy pork belly mixed with Max's savory sauce. Served on a sizzling plate.
  $17.00
- Chicken Sisig (Sizzling Diced Chicken)
  Max's Fried Chicken, chopped to bits and served on a hot sizzling plate topped with chili fingers, onions and celery. Served on a sizzling plate.
  $16.00
- Sizzling Caldereta
  Sizzling beef stew
  $16.00
- Filipino Pork BBQ Skewers
  Pork marinated in a special tangy, mildly sweet, and spicy sauce and speared in a bamboo skewer, and grilled to perfection.
- Chicken BBQ Skewers
  Chicken marinated in our special sauce and speared in a bamboo skewer and grilled to perfection.
- Inihaw Na Liempo (Grilled Marinated Pork Belly)
  Grilled marinated pork belly, mildly sweet and tangy. Served with our house vinegar garlic sauce.
  $18.00
Soups
- Nilagang Baka (Beef Soup)
  Tender beef shanks and ribs in a flavorful soup, with greens, potatoes, and peppercorns. A best-seller
  $17.00
- Max's Bulalo (Beef Shank Broth)
  Tasty clear broth with tender Osso Bucco and generous portions of vegetables.
  $28.00
- Sinigang Na Baboy (Pork Tamarind Soup)
  A tangy tamarind soup, with pork and assorted vegetables. A must-try!
  $17.00
- Sinigang Na Baka (Beef Tamarind Soup)
  A tangy tamarind soup, with beef and assorted vegetables. A must-try!
  $17.00
- Sinigang Na Bangus (Milkfish Tamarind Soup)
  A tangy tamarind soup with milkfish and assorted vegetables. A must-try!
  $17.00
Rice and Noodles
- Steamed Rice
  Freshly steamed jasmine rice.
- Garlic Rice
  Jasmine rice deliciously stir fried in golden garlic bits.
- Crabmeat Fried Rice
  Generously served with eggs, carrots, green peas, and crabmeat.
  $15.00
- Pork Binagoongan Fried Rice
  Pork cubes sauteed in a rich, mildly sweet and salty shrimp paste sauce placed on a bed of fried eggplant. Garnished with tomato wedges and sprinkled with chopped spring onion.
  $15.00
- Pancit Canton (Egg Noodles)
  Egg noodles sauteed with vegetables, pork, chicken, and shrimp. A traditional favorite.
  $15.00
- Pancit Bihon (Rice Noodles)
  Rice noodles sauteed with vegetables, pork, chicken, and shrimp. A traditional favorite.
  $15.00
- Miki Bihon (Egg And Rice Noodles)
  A blend of egg and rice noodles sauteed with vegetables, pork, and shrimp. A unique dish.
  $15.00
- Pancit Palabok
  Thick rice noodles in a delicious shrimp and ground pork sauce, garnished with garlic bits, ground pork cracklings, green onions, and sliced boiled egg. An all-time favorite.
  $15.00
Beverage
- Buko Juice (Coconut)
  Coconut juice with coconut meat served with shaved ice
  $5.00
- Mango Juice
  Mango juice served with shaved ice
  $5.00
- Calamansi Juice (Philippine Lime)
  Philippine lime juice served with shaved ice
  $5.00
- Sago't Gulaman (Tapioca And Gelatin)
  Flavored with brown sugar syrup and a hint of banana extract. Served over shaved ice. A well-loved refresher.
  $5.00
- Soda (Pepsi Products)
  Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, Starry Lemon Lime, Raspberry Iced Tea
Desserts
- Halo-Halo Special
  A blend of refreshing tropical fruit preserves, beans, and milk in shaved ice. Topped with a delicious scoop of Ube (purple yam) ice cream, flan, and rice flakes. A classic Filipino dessert.
  $9.00
- Mango And Coconut Jelly In Cream
  Loaded with sweet mangoes, coconut jelly and sugar palm fruit that is perfectly sweet and creamy. A sweet treat!
  $7.00
- Buko Pandan
  Young coconut mixed with Pandan Leaf (screwpine) gelatin and tapioca in a rich fluffy cream sauce, with Macapuno (coconut) ice cream and rice flakes.
  $7.00
- Leche Flan
  Delicious and mouth-watering custard made from egg yolk and milk, topped with caramel syrup.
  $5.00
Catering
- Whole Fried Chicken (Half Tray)
  Good for 10-12 people.
  $83.00
- Lumpia Shanghai (Tray)
  Good for 10-12 people.
  $63.00
- Calamares (Half Tray)
  Good for 10-12 people.
  $68.00
- Pinakbet (Half Tray)
  Good for 10-12 people.
  $73.00
- Chopsuey (Half Tray)
  Good for 10-12 people.
  $73.00
- Daing Na Bangus (Half Tray)
  Good for 10-12 people.
  $88.00
- Caldereta (Half Tray)
  Good for 10-12 people.
  $78.00
- Crispy Pata (Half Tray)
  Good for 10-12 people.
  $82.00
- Dinuguan (Half Tray)
  Good for 10-12 people.
  $78.00
- Pancit Bihon (Half Tray)
  Good for 10-12 people.
  $58.00
- Pancit Canton (Half Tray)
  Good for 10-12 people.
  $58.00
- Pancit Miki Bihon (Half Tray)
  Good for 10-12 people.
  $58.00
- Pancit Palabok (Half Tray)
  Good for 10-12 people.
  $58.00
- Kare-Kare (Half Tray)
  Good for 10-12 people.
  $70.00
- BBQ (Half Tray)
  Good for 10-12 people.
  $88.00
- Inihaw Na Liempo (Half Tray)
  Good for 10-12 people.
  $88.00
- Filipino Bistek (Half Tray)
  Good for 10-12 people.
  $78.00
- Pork Binagoongan (Half Tray)
  Good for 10-12 people.
  $78.00
- Lechon Kawali (Half Tray)
  Good for 10-12 people.
  $78.00
- Pocherong Baka (Half Tray)
  Good for 10-12 people.
  $66.00
- Nilagang Baka (Half Tray)
  Good for 10-12 people.
  $66.00
Christmas Promos
- Christmas Bundle Houston
  Enjoy a festive feast on Thanksgiving - Whole Max's Filipino Fried Chicken, Crispy Pata, Kare-Kare, Pancit Bihon or Pancit CantonAdd-ons of Sinigang na Baboy & Lumpiang Shanghai for $27.Available for Dine-In and Online Purchase from December 16, 2024 - January 1, 2025.Cannot be combined with other promos or discounts.
  $72.00
- Holiday Handaan Duos Houston
  Perfect for the holiday gathering and celebration.Pick your favorite duos starting from $90.For take-out only. Available November 15 - January 1, 2025.Cannot be combined with other promos or discounts.
Christmas Menu
- Max's Filipino Fried Chicken
  The home-cooked, Sarap-to-the-Bones, fried chicken that puts us on the map. Always made to order and best enjoyed with Banana Ketchup and Worcestershire Sauce.
  $17.00
- Lumpiang Shanghai (Egg Rolls)
  A delicious mix of ground pork and vegetables rolled in pastry wrapper and deep-fried, served with sweet-and-sour sauce on the side.
  $13.00
- Fresh Lumpiang Ubod (Heart Of Palm Egg Roll)
  Shredded heart of palm mixed with vegetables, pork, shrimp, and crabmeat served with peanut sauce.
  $14.00
- Pinakbet (Vegetable Stew)
  A melange of fresh vegetables sauteed with pork, shrimp, and shrimp paste. A popular dish originally from the Northern Ilocos region, prepared the Max's way.
  $15.00
- Chopsuey (Sauteed Vegetables)
  Chinese-inspired assorted vegetables with shrimp, pork, and chicken sauteed in our savory sauce. A popular dish.
  $15.00
- Kare-Kare (Beef Peanut Stew)
  Beef shank and oxtail with vegetables, simmered in thick peanut sauce, served with shrimp paste on the side. A native delicacy.
  $18.00
- Max's Crispy Pata (Crispy Pork Hock)
  House-specialty! Premium pork hock simmered in a special marinade and deep-fried to perfection. No celebration is complete without this trademark Max's dish. Served with soy-vinegar dipping sauce.
  $28.00
- Lechon Kawali (Crispy Pork Belly)
  Pork belly deep fried until crispy and golden, yet soft and tender on the inside. Served with liver sauce on the side.
  $16.00
- Filipino Bistek (Beef Steak)
  Thinly sliced beef sirloin sauteed with onions, lemon juice, soy sauce, and gravy. Topped with fresh onion rings.
  $16.00
- Bicol Express
  Deep fried pork belly in coconut milk and shrimp paste with fiery spices. A popular Filipino dish. Originally from the Bicol region, prepared the Max's way.
  $17.00
- Beef Caldereta (Beef Stew)
  Beef stew with vegetables simmered in garlic, tomato sauce, cheese and spices.
  $16.00
- Inihaw Na Liempo (Grilled Marinated Pork Belly)
  Grilled marinated pork belly, mildly sweet and tangy. Served with our house vinegar garlic sauce.
  $18.00
- Filipino Pork BBQ Skewers
  (4 skewers) Pork marinated in a special tangy, mildly sweet and spicy sauce and speared in a bamboo skewer and grilled to perfection.
  $18.00
- Max's Bulalo (Beef Shank Broth)
  Beef soup from slow-simmered beef shanks and bone marrow with generous portions of vegetables.
  $28.00
- Nilagang Baka (Beef Soup)
  Tender beef and beef ribs in a flavorful soup, with assorted Vegetables, potatoes, and peppercorn. A best seller.
  $17.00
- Sinigang Na Baboy (Pork Tamarind Soup)
  Filipino style tamarind soup with pork ribs and assorted vegetables.
  $17.00
- Sinigang Na Baka (Beef Tamarind Soup)
  Filipino style tamarind soup with beef and assorted vegetables.
  $17.00
- Sinigang Na Bangus (Milkfish Tamarind Soup)
  A tangy tamarind soup with milkfish and assorted vegetables. A must-try!
  $17.00
- Pancit Canton (Egg Noodles)
  Egg noodles sauteed with vegetables, pork, chicken, and shrimp. A traditional favorite.
  $15.00
- Pancit Bihon (Rice Noodles)
  Rice noodle sauteed with assorted vegetables, pork and shrimp. A traditional favorite.
  $15.00
- Miki Bihon (Egg And Rice Noodles)
  A blend of egg and rice noodle sauteed with assorted vegetables, pork and shrimp. A unique dish.
  $15.00
- Pancit Palabok
  Thick rice noodles in a delicious shrimp and ground pork sauce, garnished with garlic bits, ground pork cracklings, green onions, and sliced boiled egg. An all-time favorite.
  $15.00
- Steamed Rice
  Freshly steamed white rice.
- Garlic Rice
  White rice deliciously stir fried in golden garlic bits.
- Halo-Halo Special
  A blend of refreshing tropical fruit preserves, beans, and milk in shaved ice. Topped with a delicious scoop of Ube (purple yam) ice cream, flan, and rice flakes. A classic Filipino dessert.
  $9.00
- Buko Pandan
  Young coconut mixed with pandan leaf (screwpine) gelatin and tapioca in a rich fluffy cream sauce, with Macapuno (coconut) ice cream and rice flakes.
  $7.00
- Leche Flan
  Delicious and mouthwatering custard made from egg yolk and milk, topped with caramel syrup.
  $5.00
Cater Trays Houston
- Max's Fried Chicken Tray
  (Half Tray, 5 orders) The home-cooked, Sarap to the Bones, Fried Chicken that puts us on the map. Always made to order and best enjoyed with Banana Ketchup and Worcestershire Sauce.
  $83.00
- Lumpia Shanghai (Tray)
  A delicious mix of ground pork and vegetables rolled in pastry wrapper and deep fried. Served with sweet and sour sauce on the side. A Filipino favorite.
  $58.00
- Calamares (Half Tray)
  Battered and deep fried squid rings, served with vinegar garlic dip on the side.
  $63.00
- Pinakbet (Half Tray)
  A melange of fresh vegetables sauteed with pork, shrimp and shrimp paste. A popular dish originally from the Northern llocos region, prepared the Max's way.
  $67.00
- Chopsuey (Half Tray)
  Chinese-inspired assorted vegetables with shrimp, pork and chicken sauteed in our savory sauce. A popular dish.
  $67.00
- Daing Na Bangus (Half Tray)
  White fish indigenous to the Philippines, made flavorful in a vinegar garlic marinade, deep fried, and served with our house relish and vinegar garlic dip on the side. Simple and tasty. Feeds 15 people.
  $77.00
- Pancit Bihon (Half Tray)
  Rice noodles sauteed with vegetables, pork, chicken and shrimp. A traditional favorite. Feeds 10-12 people.
  $50.00
- Pancit Miki Bihon (Half Tray)
  A blend of egg and rice noodles sauteed with vegetables, pork, and shrimp. A unique dish. Feeds 10-12 people.
  $50.00
- Pancit Palabok (Half Tray)
  Thin rice noodles in a delicious shrimp and ground pork sauce, garnished with garlic bits, ground pork cracklings, green onions and sliced boiled egg. An all time favorite. Feeds 10-12 people.
  $50.00
- Kare Kare Half Tray
  Beef shank and oxtail with vegetables, simmered in thick peanut sauce, served with shrimp paste on the side. A native delicacy. Feeds 10-12 people.
  $66.00
- Crispy Pata (Half Tray)
  House-specialty! Premium pork hock simmered in a special marinade and deep fried to perfection. No celebration is complete without this trademark Max's dish. Served with soy-vinegar dipping sauce. Feeds 10-12 people.
  $82.00
- Pork BBQ Skewers Cater Tray
  (20sticks) Pork marinated in a special tangy, mildly sweet and spicy sauce and speared in a bamboo skewer and grilled to perfection.
  $83.00
- Chicken BBQ (Half Tray)
  (20sticks) Marinated chicken in our special sauce and speared in a bamboo skewer and grilled to perfection.
  $83.00
- Inihaw Na Liempo (Half Tray)
  (Grilled Pork Belly) Feeds 15 people.
  $83.00
- Caldereta (Half Tray)
  Beef stew with vegetables simmered in garlic, tomato sauce, cheese and spices. Feeds 15 people.
  $78.00
- Dinuguan (Half Tray)
  (Rich Meat Stew) Pork meat stew simmered in rich sauce with Serrano peppers. Feeds 15 people.
  $73.00
- Filipino Bistek (Half Tray)
  Thinly sliced beef sirloin sauteed with onions, lemon juice, soy sauce, and gravy. Topped with fresh onion rings. Feeds 15 people.
  $73.00
- Pork Binagoongan (Half Tray)
  Pork in Shrimp Paste. Feeds 15 people.
  $73.00
- Lechon Kawali (Half Tray)
  Pork belly deep fried until crispy and golden, yet soft and tender on the inside. Served with liver sauce on the side. Feeds 15 people.
  $73.00
- Steamed Rice Cater Tray
  (5 orders) Freshly steamed Jasmine rice.
  $23.00
- Garlic Rice Cater Tray
  (5 orders) Jasmine rice deliciously stir fried in golden garlic bits.
  $28.00
- Buko Pandan
  (1 order) Young coconut mixed with pandan leaf (screwpine) gelatin and tapioca in a rich fluffy cream sauce, with Macapuno (coconut) ice cream and rice flakes.
  $7.00
- Leche Flan
  (1 order) Delicious and mouthwatering custard made from egg yolk and milk, topped with caramel syrup.
  $7.00
- Halo-Halo Special
  A blend of refreshing tropical fruit preserves, beans, and milk in shaved ice. Topped with a delicious scoop of Ube (purple yam) ice cream, flan, and rice flakes. A classic Filipino dessert.
  $8.00
- Nilagang Baka (Half Tray)
  Tender beef and beef ribs in a flavorful soup, with assorted Vegetables, potatoes, and peppercorn. A best seller. Good for 10-12 people.
  $54.00
- Sinigang
  Tamarind soup. Good for 10-12 people.Baboy (Pork) | Bangus Belly (Milkfish)
  $54.00

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Max's Restaurant Houston, Cuisine of the Philippines Menu

Max's Fried Chicken

Max's Filipino Fried Chicken

Lighter Fare - Appetizers

Lumpiang Shanghai (Egg Rolls)

Calamares (Calamari)

Chicharon Bulaklak (Crispy Ruffle Fat)

Max's Teasers Houston

French Fries

Vegetables and Seafood

Laing (Taro Leaves In Coconut Milk)

Pinakbet (Vegetable Stew)

Chopsuey (Sauteed Vegetables)

Daing Na Bangus (Boneless Marinated Milkfish)

Sizzling Tofu

Ruby's Favorites

Kare-Kare (Beef Peanut Stew)

Max's Crispy Pata (Crispy Pork Hock)

Lechon Kawali (Crispy Pork Belly)

Dinuguan (Rich Meat Stew)

Filipino Bistek (Beef Steak)

Pork Binagoongan (Pork In Shrimp Paste)

Bicol Express

Lechon Kawali Sisig (Sizzling Diced Pork Belly)

Chicken Sisig (Sizzling Diced Chicken)

Sizzling Caldereta

Filipino Pork BBQ Skewers

Chicken BBQ Skewers

Inihaw Na Liempo (Grilled Marinated Pork Belly)

Soups

Nilagang Baka (Beef Soup)

Max's Bulalo (Beef Shank Broth)

Sinigang Na Baboy (Pork Tamarind Soup)

Sinigang Na Baka (Beef Tamarind Soup)

Sinigang Na Bangus (Milkfish Tamarind Soup)

Rice and Noodles

Steamed Rice

Garlic Rice

Crabmeat Fried Rice

Pork Binagoongan Fried Rice

Pancit Canton (Egg Noodles)

Pancit Bihon (Rice Noodles)

Miki Bihon (Egg And Rice Noodles)

Pancit Palabok

Beverage

Buko Juice (Coconut)

Mango Juice

Calamansi Juice (Philippine Lime)

Sago't Gulaman (Tapioca And Gelatin)

Soda (Pepsi Products)

Desserts

Halo-Halo Special

Mango And Coconut Jelly In Cream

Buko Pandan

Leche Flan

Catering

Whole Fried Chicken (Half Tray)

Lumpia Shanghai (Tray)

Calamares (Half Tray)

Pinakbet (Half Tray)

Chopsuey (Half Tray)

Daing Na Bangus (Half Tray)

Caldereta (Half Tray)

Crispy Pata (Half Tray)

Dinuguan (Half Tray)

Pancit Bihon (Half Tray)

Pancit Canton (Half Tray)

Pancit Miki Bihon (Half Tray)

Pancit Palabok (Half Tray)

Kare-Kare (Half Tray)

BBQ (Half Tray)

Inihaw Na Liempo (Half Tray)

Filipino Bistek (Half Tray)

Pork Binagoongan (Half Tray)

Lechon Kawali (Half Tray)

Pocherong Baka (Half Tray)

Nilagang Baka (Half Tray)

Christmas Promos

Christmas Bundle Houston

Holiday Handaan Duos Houston