Squid Adobo are smaller and more tender that the squid for inihaw or Grilling. Adobo is the signature dish of the Philippines.  Super tasty, you'll beg for ric.   It's versatile, and tasty. It can be grilled, seared, boiled, braised, and even eaten raw as sashimi. One of the most popular preparations of squid is chopped, breaded, and fried.. Best cooked with butter and garlic, can be grilled, calamari or adobo sa gata.