COMMUNITY SESSIONS
MAKULIT
Founders: Mike Bautista & Xrysto Castillo. We are Makulit, a Filipino-American fast food cart based in Portland, Oregon. We are also artists who value 100% creative control and have been working towards employee-ownership to reflect that.
Mike Bautista
he/him
Family origin
Manila, Bicol, Ilocos Norte
Awards, Accolades & Honors
The love and support from our friends and family. Introducing Filipino culture to our Portland neighbors. Being featured on PBS, Eater, The Washington Post, Filipinotown ;) and a guest spot on a local morning news segment that was immediately taken down due to our support of Palestine.
Xrysto Castillo
she/they
Family origin
Abra/Ilocos Sur
Good things happen when you love and surround yourself in others who love themselves
We feel so blessed to have found support among Filipino friends and spaces. The restaurant industry is physically and emotionally exhausting, and it's validating to be among others who value community.
