Patio Filipino feels like the kind of place where a really good friend might throw you a birthday dinner: white tablecloths, plenty of wine, and big platters of lumpia and paella to go around. Induce gasps from the entire table by ordering the crispy pata, a hulking pork shank that has formed an armor of super crunchy skin in the fryer, hiding a thick layer of tender meat underneath. This San Bruno spot is great for a spontaneous weekday dinner, but you should get a reservation for weekend plans.