Pares (food) Pares (food) The Filipino term Pares commonly refers to Beef Pares, a braised beef stew served with garlic fried rice, and a bowl of clear soup. It is particularly associated with specialty roadside diner-style establishments known as "Pares House" that specialize in serving these type of meals. In recent years, it had also become a common dish served in "karinderyas", small eateries that serve economical meals for local residents. Informally, "Pares" can also refer to any dish that is cooked in the manner reminiscent of the "asado-style" (i.e. stewed in a sweet-soy sauce). The Filipino word Pares ("pronounced as PAH
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