Da Real Aloha BBQ

My wife and I are visiting EP for the weekend. We decided to check out this restaurant for the first time. We love Hawaiian food and love that there's a spot in East EP for us to enjoy it. We came in on a Wednesday afternoon for lunch, around 2 PM. It wasn't very busy at this time. It's small with tables mostly for 4 people, maybe a 5th if you squeeze in. It also has a "bar-style" seating option--a longer table attached to the wall with seats set in a row on one side of it. Be mindful if you're coming with a large party. Portions are HUGE so my wife and I decided to order and split a "Chicken Katsu Plate." The plate comes with katsu sauce for dipping your chicken, 2 scoops of white steamed rice and macaroni salad. The macaroni salad was deliciously creamy and I think it had chucks of potatoes in it or something--didn't expect it and it was SO good. The white rice was well cooked and soft. And the chicken was well-breaded with just the right amount of crispiness. Dipping it into the provided katsu sauce elevated the flavor. A plate like this is perfect for two people, maybe even 3 with an additional scoop of macaroni or rice. The woman behind the counter was super friendly and offered an extra plate for my wife and I without us even asking. We'll definitely be back to order more off of the menu. We highly recommend this restaurant!!

I want to come back to give it a 5 stars after I try their spicy katsu or the beef because I know these folks will knock it out of the park! We've been to Hawaii before and our expectations for Hawaiian cuisine in other places outside of Hawaii are pretty high! Who would've thought, Da Real Aloha would be Da Real Deal in El Paso, TX.From the friendliness and kindness of their staff - thank you for giving us an extra plate for me and my husband to use while we shared our meal , to the portions and deliciousness of the macaroni salad. So so good! I give this place a 4 because I wanted more from the chicken katsu. Don't get me wrong, it was beautifully cooked and a flavorful bite with the sweet sauce that the dish came with, but I was still hoping for something more. My favorite part was the macaroni salad, it was so creamy, fresh and light! We should've gotten an extra side of macaroni salad for us to enjoy, will do so next time! It's a lot of food- which I love because that's exactly how it is when in Hawaii, so I'd recommend ordering the regular option and sharing! The space is small, but clean and welcoming.Would definitely be back on our next El Paso trip.

The fact that they have reasonably priced Filipino items would make me want to go back and try other dishes

I finally took the drive and I am disappointed in myself for not trying this place sooner. The place is clean, the people working were nice and welcoming but the FOOD omg it was amazing!!! Absolutely obsessed with this place took me back to the food I enjoyed in Hawaii for real! 10/10 recommend this place. The price is actually good for the amount of you get!

Heard good things about this place and finally had the time to stop by. I went in and ordered the regular chicken katsu spicy plate to go. Waited about 10 minutes and it was ready. Got home to enjoy my meal and boy was I surprised. The spiciness is an understatement, it was hot spicy but not overbearing that I couldn't enjoy it. The flavor was delicious and I enjoyed every bite. I ordered too much but I had leftovers for the next day. I'm glad this place is in my neighborhood, I'll be back again.

I've been here twice in two weeks! This place hits the spot that has been vacant since I got here last month. Friendly service! Ambiance is regular hole in the wall place. I can't wait to go back! This place will hit with any pacific islander.

It's definitely good. It was super salty and lacked the smoke flavor I'm used to from this dish. Nonetheless, it was very tasty and VERY filling. I couldn't finish the pork. So I suggest getting one plate for two people and asking for extra sides. Very friendly and the place has plenty of seating space. Very comfortable. 7.4/10. I wanna go back and try some other items they have.

Holy cow, talk about surprises. I decided to stop by to grab a quick bite and am so glad I did. Keep in mind that I am somewhat biased against eateries in suires of large commercial complexes. Just haven't had the best experiences. But, in this case, I was very wrong.The place is small, long, and very smoky because I think their AC wasn't working. As soon as I see the menu I am excited. Loco Moco is first on their list. Oh how I missed them since my visit to Hawaii years ago. Then they have these shelves to recycle your glass coke bottles. That's when I knew I liked this place.So I decided on Korean Chicken for my son and if I hadn't picked up lunch for me I would have grabbed the Moco Loco. My son, who is, shall we say, very selective, loved it! The service was nice and prices were reasonable. I can't wait to go back for Moco Loco, ribs, and Spam Masubi.

Da Real Aloha has been the best Hawaiian BBQ food experience since moving here from Cali. The Kalbi plate is the best. I ordered food for a birthday party, great prices and the owner was very friendly.

Amazing food! Ordering catering from here and eating here made us miss home. Service is always professional and nice. Little hidden gem by Target. Gets pretty busy during meal times.