The Tastiest Mexican in Honolulu

El Mariachi

★★★★☆ 3.6 (750) • $$

"When your friends tell you that they have a favorite restaurant, meet them there!The first time we joined our friends to try out a New Mexican restaurant in Kapolei they sat down and said "We hope this place is as good as El Mariachi, which is our favorite Mexican restaurant." It was not as good. We then spent more than a year meeting them at other restaurants, and halfway through each meal someone would mention El Mariachi. I truly wish we'd met them there earlier than we did, because I'd have had so many more meals at this quiet family friendly restaurant!I ordered a fish dish with garlic and mushrooms. as it authentic Mexican? Dunno. What I do know is that the fish was perfectly cooked, the spices were on point, and the portions were generous. I also know that the choices my table mates made also looked really good. I don't know what they were, because I was really busy enjoying my own meal. The salsa was thin but filled with flavor, and the chips were nice and crunchy. Did we have fried ice cream at the end of our meal? NO, because we were too full, but I'll get it next time for sure!Service was friendly and fast, and our friends were welcomed with huge smiles and waves. I loved the chance to try their favorite place, and was so happy to be able to add it to my favorites list as well. If you are looking for Mexican food on the Leeward side you'll do well to come here before you go to any of the other flashier places nearby."

808Mangonadas

★★★★★ 4.8 (22)

"808 Mangonadas answered my prayers!!! I would have dreams about delicious mango sorbet, drowned in chamoya sauce, drizzled with Mexican cream. But this is Hawaii and that's very rare to find, slowly I am starting to see Mexican cuisine pop up, but it's a slow run. You can choose from large to small, if you don't want mango sorbet you can choose pineapple or strawberry. I chose mango sorbet with chamoy and cream mixed, my boyfriend got mango sorbet with Li-Hing sauce, both topped off with Mexican candy straw! The sweetness of the real fruit mango with the sour chamoy sauce, they can also add two different sauces for you so you can get more flavor! Catch them on Friday's in front of Barrio Cafe where you can pair them with tacos on taco Friday l, or follow their Instagram to see which market they will head to!"

Jose's Mexican Cafe & Cantina

★★★☆☆ 2.6 (491) • $$

"Still one of the great local family owned Mexican food joints on Oahu's east side.For me, I think I'm a regular, I've always had great service and welcomed with a warm greeting and friendly smile. Food is good and service is very good. Complete bar with most of the Mexican beverages you'll need. For us, we prefer Hornitos tequila that they don't seem to be able to get oft but many other are available.While I really don't go out for good Mexican or Tex-Mex food, we know how and make our own very good Tex-Mex food at home, I really do think their pork chops are the best locally for the price and flavor. If you're not sure what you want and the others in your group want Tex-Mex, go and order the pork chops. You will not regret your decision.Dickie and Freddie, the owners come by and do spend time at their place to check up on things. Their nephew, who manages the place is also there most of the time to insure standards are met.Overall, a very casual local joint with nice audience and friendly people."

Nelly's Tacos Mexicanos

★★★★☆ 4.4 (5)

"This location was always my go to when getting a pretty decent fish taco.This day I starved myself till these guys open and couldn't wait to get my fish taco.Service is sometimes hard. It's the language barrier.Ordered it with flour tortillas and sauce separate. Got my order with extra sauce and fish extra blackened . I couldn't eat it. The yucky char burnt taste wasn't good at all.Along with the extra spice really had me only taking one small bite to prove to my husband, I still tried it."

TJ Tacos Mexico

★★★★☆ 3.9 (26)

"God knows how much I've loved this truck. It goes back to when they were still in Kailua, so trust that I literally lost my mind when I saw they were posted up permanently in Waimanalo. I paid them a visit yesterday and it being my 4th visit in the last 6 months. Everything has seemed to decline. The meats are so dry ( Al Pastor & Barbacoa) and almost flavorless, limes given had no juice, the beans were basically water. I had to mix the rice in to give it some kind of texture or it would be considered soup. The service has been so-so It used to just be the Owners, who were the sweetest. Then they hired kinda random workers that came and went, wasn't the friendliest but it wasn't "cold" either. One time the girl forgot to put in my order and I was the only one there so I waited about 20mins. The prices have increased noticeably, much like everything on our lil island.. so it's not much of a complaint. What bothers me is their math! What do I mean you may ask? the last 3 out of 4 visits if I didn't pre-add everything in my head, they woulda overcharged me significantly!I brought my friend for lunch and we ordered 4 tacos and 2 Jarritos. So what should of been around $20 give or take, homegirl deadass looked me in the eyes and said $36 -_- whet? honest mistake I guess?.. Yesterday, my total should have been $26, I was told my total was $36. This is by a completely different worker. I'm not saying or accusing them but just pay attention to your total. Sunday is my only day off, I'm not trying to really think and double check peoples calculations."

Barrio Cafe

★★★★★ 4.5 (395) • $$

"Expect the unexpected . This resturant is so overlooked and it's insane how delicious everything was ! We started with the braised beef and it was so tender and flavorful it was paired with beans homemade chips and corn rice which was great on its own . The service and servers were 10/10 great personalities and so happy. We were also lucky enough to taste their pumpkin horchata and they did not miss the assignment it was probably the best horchata I ever had ! The music is subtle and not overwhelming and they actually fit a great amount of people inside but they provide outside seating as well . The chef was hospitable and they were pushing plates out with no hesitation . We got they have an amazing cactus sorbet which is such a great way to finish a meal . I will officially be back as I found my new Wahiawa taco spot !"

YG’s Street Eats

★★★☆☆ 3 (4)

"This little kiosk thing is located in the parking lot of the Pearl City Home Depot. We had a bunch of errands this afternoon, so we decided to get a late lunch here. My husband ordered the classic burger with fries, a side of fries for the kids, and I ordered the loaded Hot dog. Our total came out to a little over $30, and it wasn't at all worth it. I work in the food industry and know how much it can cost to buy and make food and what not, but this was unbelievable. We could have gotten a burger at McDonald's or something and it would have been cheaper and tastier. The hot dog was the smallest size hot dog in the market, and they charged $10! Even with mustard, mayo, 1 piece of bacon, and onions, it was definitely not worth it. I can't even explain how upset we were. We definitely will not be back here."

Hau Tree Bar

★★★☆☆ 3.2 (132) • $$

"Great food great vibes. First time here and the service is great. Our waiter was attentive and knowledgeable. We'll be back to eat here again."

Taco Bell

★★☆☆☆ 2 (122) • $

"Cravings...Taco Bell has mom constantly craving their tacos...Taco Supreme to be exact and it has to be crunchy she's not a soft taco person and let's not even talk about those street tacos with her lol!This Moanalua Shopping Center location is a nice convenience though just a short distance from busy Nimitz Hwy and the Freeway it seems to have it's own vibe among other foodie choices they do have a drive thru as well making it an easy way to grab and go your cravings.Though I do have their app did decide to walk in and see how cozy this restaurant is as it is quite small though offer all the usual that we search for including a self ordering kiosk and a shelf to pick up your online order. The staff here is constantly busy fulfilling the orders but was very nice and polite taking my order.Yes the dining room is quite small though had enough tables for the random ones that dine in including a hightop bar table which has hooks to hold your items is a nice convenience and a restroom as well making it a full experience here and my order was make fast and perfect as I made modifications, all condiments sauces, utensils and napkins are self served making it easy to not always have excessive sauces and just what you need...happy belly.Thank you!"

La Leyenda

★★★☆☆ 2.6 (5) • $

"Discovered this food truck with their eye catching Menu selling Mexican dishes at Mililani High School First Fridays. Craved for street tacos! Set my sights on ordering one Asada Taco and an Al Pastor Taco. Corn tortillas were prepared just right! Not crunchy, not soggy. Each taco costs $3. Paid $6 altogether which was worth every single dollar spent. Very grateful for courteous and efficient customer service. Asada Taco came with two soft corn tortillas complete with diced beef, spices, seasonings, diced onions, and cilantro. Al Pastor had one soft corn tortilla with diced pork, spices, seasonings, diced onions, and cilantro. Squeezed some salsa rojas and lime in both tacos. Wow! Asada and al pastor cooked to perfection, tasted moist, tender, and delicious! Super yummy and not oily. Salsa rojas delivered a thick consistency and added a spicy kick to perfect tacos! As we're leaving, we saw our cousin and she told us she ate the burrito which tasted so good! There's free parking in Mililani H.S. parking lot. I would do it all over again next time and try burrito, quesadilla, tortas or specials. Definitely get your monies worth. Few selection of entrees are worth top quality versus lots of quantity."

Cocina De Mama

★★★★★ 4.9 (13)

"09/03/22Finally woke up early enough to get to KCC Farmers Market to get more of the ceviche. Soooo good. Alex Rodriguez is the owner, chef and all around nice guy. The ceviche is flavored just right with nice chunks of fish and shrimp and the tortillas are cooked so nice and crispy!"

Mayita's Grill

★★★★★ 4.5 (132) • $$

"I like how calm and nice the owner was making the food! He has lights and a table to dine at.The music is charming as well.I was riding past on my bicycle and was able to order my food and have it in my hand in 5 minutes.They have an assortment of sauces. But what really caught my attention was the HOMEMADE red salsa and green salsa. There is onion, limes, cilantro, jalapeños ect fresh cut out for us to grab from as well.All in all I was ECSTATIC to eat the food. Being a delicious truck I think he should invest in a Venmo QR code because the burrito was $14.I got the steak burrito because a loyal customer before me told me it is the best. It is rather long in length and a hefty burrito. Fresh ingredients inside and allowed the other condiments I added to blend together to create one of the best burritos I have had on island in 6 years."

The Burrito Man

★★★★★ 4.9 (12)

"Nestled near the back corner amongst all the food trucks is this Mexican Food Truck called The Burrito Man. A simple menu with just burritos and all priced for $15. I ordered the shrimp burrito and I was blown away. Hawaii doesn't have many Mexican joints that serve great Mexican dishes but this place exceeded my expectations. Juicy, sweet shrimp nestled into the warm tortilla with fresh avocados and a special sauce that keeps the flavors partying in your mouth. They don't skimp on the shrimp and it was so delicious I could've ordered another one.This will be my go to every time I come to the North Shore now. There's a lot of food truck options in this lot but I was so happy I chose this spot!"

Aloha Tortilla Factory & Cafe

★★★★★ 4.6 (156) • $$

"I happened on this place attending "Night Market" at Aloha Tower... They are located in the only permanent individual structure in fromt of the tower.When I went there was only a special event menu (pic) so I am not sure what their selections and prices are when their is no event. Special event selections was the usual mexican fare anywhere and pretty much everything was $10.00. I went with their 2 tacos ($10). It consisted of two decent sized stuffed tacos (steak avocado onion) and it came with guacomoli - salsa and some kind of spicy sauce (all in seperate containers) and it even came with tortilla chips on the side...Everything was meticulously put together and prepared and was "onos"!! Quality ingredients put together with love. I believe they would normally have chairs tables and umbrellas (hence "cafe" in name) ... If their prices is same as event pricing then its a good value with good portions and just tasty!! Definetely a good option to check out when at the towet."

Pueblo Mexican Food

★★★★★ 4.8 (20)

"Three tacos were around $12, two adobada and one carne asada. I'd say the best taco I've had in Honolulu so far. It's a small truck in the parking lot of a liquor store right next to Safeway. It was quite easy for me to get here on the bike. Might be harder by car."

Surf N Salsa

★★★★★ 4.5 • $$

"One of our favorite Mexican restaurants on the island! So good! We love to get the crispy carne asada taco plate. We have tried the fries, which are good as well but we prefer the taco plate. While it is a food truck, there is seating in the front and back of the food truck. There has often been a line whenever we have gone so I would be prepared to wait. There is parking in the lot in front of the food truck, which can get crowded. The service is friendly and the outside tables and decorations are cute. These tacos are super good and every time we have gone, they have been filling and yummy!"

Serg's Mexican Kitchen

★★★★☆ 3.6 • $$

"Nestled in Manoa, you'll find a little Mexican food gem called Serg's. We arrived just before the lunch crowd so there were plenty of parking and plenty of seating. However, you can imagine that it can pretty crowded pretty quick.You order at the window and pick up your food when it's ready. The lady at the window was very friendly and the food came out quickly. I ordered the taco salad and it was delicious. The eating area was open allowing the breeze to blow through. There was Mexican music playing over the speakers adding to the experience. Highly recommended!!!"

Taqueria el Ranchero - Kapolei

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (759) • $$

"We really enjoyed their food at their Wahiawa location so we decided to try it in Kapolei. Located at Ka Makana, this location sure is packed. We came on a Saturday night during Happy Hour where it was quite slow but once 6 pm hit, the rush came in. No reservations however there are plenty of seats. The menu is pretty much the same throughout all Mexican restaurants on the island. We ordered some items from the happy hour menu, their fajitas, and horchatas. The horchatas do not disappoint! It had the perfect amount of sweetness and cinnamon. Maybe it was an off night but service was really slow and we barely got checked on. The food wasn't hot and it seemed like it was sitting out except the sizzling fajitas. Overall I prefer the Wahiawa location as that's low key compared to the Kapolei location. Easier access to parking and definitely faster wait times for food."

Burgers & Burritos Hawaii

★★★★☆ 4.3 (6)

"Burgers + Burritos = Happiness!!!During several foraging visits at the Honolulu Farmers Market, we have passed by Burgers & Burritos Hawaii (BBHI) as aromas of their fresh grilling hamburgers or toasting flour tortillas would fill the air. We've passed by enough times to have "studied" their menu so that we could decisively order once we patiently waited in line for our turn. We'd watch the female worker who worked as an order taker, cashier, and plate prep while the male worker focused his grilling skills on the plancha (similar to a flat top griddle). This food stall definitely gets busy as we've seen and been in lines of 10-deep. There was something in the back of my mind that told me that I had either read or heard about BBHI before and sure enough, Yelp Bud Fran C wrote an effusive review about BBHI in April 2020.Their burger menu offers 4 different styles: Classic, Hawaiian, Specialty, or Portabello. BBHI also offers an Island-style Sonoran Dog which is an all-beef hot dog wrapped in bacon and grilled and topped with onions, bell peppers, and roasted garlic aïoli. I didn't ask what qualifies this dish as "Island-style" but I'm assuming that it's because it's NOT your typical Sonoran dog that is served with beans, tomatoes, onions, jalapeño sauce, and mayonnaise. As good as these burgers and Sonoran dog looked, we came to BBHI for their LA-inspired taqueria Mexican food. Oh, how I looked forward to having my taste buds tickled with Cal-Mex specialties. So, we ordered the following items.-Chile Verde Plate: The menu described this dish as braised tender pork chunks in their homemade green chile sauce (Chile Verde). The Chile Verde is served as a choice of either burrito-style or on a plate with rice and black beans. Condiments on this plate were dollops of guacamole and sour cream or was it crema (Mexican sour cream)? Indeed, this chile Verde made from tomatillos, poblanos, and jalapeños had some spice kick but was easily mellowed by the crema. I rolled some of the flavorful pork chile Verde into the steaming hot street taco corn tortillas and found myself wanting another 2 more tortillas to sop up the sauce. This takeout plate was generously portioned and I still got full even though I shared it with my husband. $11.-Quesadilla with Meat: My husband chose chicken meat from among beef, pork, and chicken to fill this quesadilla. The flour tortilla quesadilla was loaded with pico de gallo and lots of cheese. There were dollops of guacamole and crema to complement the quesadilla. My husband asked for a couple of containers of red salsa to accompany his quesadilla. He warned me that the red salsa was spicier than the chile Verde which I had already found out about after dipping a piece of chicken from a quesadilla and feeling the chile burn in my throat. $10The menu items at BBHI are limited but are flavorful and really remind me of LA's Guisado's or Roast-To-Go. Prices are reasonable for the fresh made-to-order food and the service is friendly. We'd gladly return to try more of their Cal-Mex offerings or if we're in the mood for a burger, their Classic cheeseburger looks quite appetizing. We'll be back again since both burgers and burritos DO make us Happy!"

Los Comales

★★★☆☆ 3.2 (65) • $$

"Mexican food is one of my favorites. I miss the days of having the food truck one block away from where I lived cooking tacos and burritos at 12 am. The aroma was intoxicating. Yep I used to stuff my face after work past midnight. Lol well the hubs had to do a few errands on base and it was past lunchtime. That means we are grabbing food somewhere. He mentioned that he ate a few tacos sold out of a little shack, and thought I would like to try it out. I perused the short menu and opted for the chicken burrito plate. It came with a side of rice and refried beans. Our order was ready within 5-10 minutes. I poured some hot sauce over it and we both brought it home to devour. The presentation was standard nothing fancy. My initial reaction when I took a bite out of the burrito was that it was ok. It was filling since the meal consisted of a lot of starch from the tortilla. I thought there was lack of chicken and more filling of the rice. Unfortunately, the side of rice and beans were bland. Maybe we came on a off day. I wouldn't mind trying again. :)"

Da Burrito Kid

★★★★★ 4.8 (44)

"Found out about this place through social media because my friend was always posting a fat burrito on her instagram story and I looove me a fat burrito so I had to see for myself what the new kid on the block was about. Lol jk. But I'm always looking for a burrito place that actually serves what I'm craving! The shrimp and steak burrito- DATS DA ONE BAH! Best of both worlds I promise!Needless to say it was worth the drive to Kapahulu (town side location) reasonable pricing and decent service. If you spot a cute little red trailer, that's them! They do pop-up on the west side but town side is more closer to us, but if you want that scenic drive then definitely make your way to the west side."

It's Chili In Hawaii

★★★★★ 4.5 (27) • $$

"This place ( Located in Ohana Hale hang a right as you come in) is pretty cool with its Niche marketing of different hot sauces and hot pepper merchandise. They also now have hot foods such as nachos ..tostadas...smothered burritos...chili dogs...portugese bean soup ..tacos .homemade chilis..etc....all priced mostly from $6 to $10 and they even have vegan options as well. (pic)I seen they had nachos..(it was ok) .I love nachos so had tunnel vision before I seen their other menu options other wise I would have tried their smothered burrito...Anyways the Lady and guy running it seemed pretty cool. If you are looking for homemade mexican type fare this place is worth a visit."

Mexico Lindo Kailua

★★★☆☆ 2.9 (779) • $$

"It's been awhile since I have eaten here. My boyfriend wanted to spoil me today. We were the only ones in the restaurant around 10:30 or 11 am. We were hungry. I couldn't finish my dish but I ended up having the lobster enchiladas which came with rice and beans. I also ordered a lychee margarita which was a little bit sour. Tasted like a hard lemonade. We also decided to get chips and salsa. The green sauce was the best and tasted delicious. My boyfriend got the shrimp dish and he let me try his shrimp. Really good. My lobster enchiladas was good but a little salty when I got to eat the lobster. I literally couldn't finish them. Service was excellent by our waitress. She was nice and catered to us. I would definitely come back here again."

Tapas Kitchen

★★★★★ 4.5 (13)

"Oh man, the shrimp is large! Fresh green salad on the side. You don't need to go to the North Shore to queue up; you can also find garlic fried shrimp in Waikiki! Just walk to the back of busy Kalakaua Ave, down a small alley, it's only 1 minute away. There are tables where you can dine. Right next to the food truck, there is a park where you can enjoy your meal in a peaceful environment away from the busy streets. As a local, I will definitely visit this food truck again for their delicious garlic shrimp. The owner is super kind. Highly recommended! Meter parking lot is right next too"

Oahu Mexican Grill

★★★★☆ 3.5 • $$

"The food was excellent! I found it to be a cute little hidden gem. Because after reading the so called mixed reviews of recent visitors. Annnnnnd somehow or another, I decided to check it out ....Anyway!!!! My my My....it didn't disappoint! I ordered the super nachos with steak and chicken. Upside: seasoned and cooked to perfection. Con: several chewy pieces that weren't digestible. Margarita was strong and delicious!!!!Ohhhhhh, I forgot to mention this place gives a more authentic Chipotle vibe. In which the food is on a hot table and a helpful young man will create your dishes right in front of you. Ask for more or a little as you wish of anything."

Taqueria El Ranchero

★★★★☆ 4 • $$

"Was excited to try this place. I know it's been around for a long time but we've never went here until tonight. We walked in at around 7:00pm on a Friday. There were several people in line but the girl at the register was awesome and worked quickly.We ordered a carne asada combination plate, a shrimp burrito, French fries and birria tacos. My husband said the steak was kinda chewy but they gave a good amount of it. He whacked the whole plate. My shrimp burrito was full of shrimp and I can't believe I ate the whole thing! So stuffed!! My cousin had the order of birria tacos which came with 3 tacos. She said it was really good and tasty. The French fries looked kinda stale, I didn't try it but my cousin ate all of it.I like the atmosphere, it was interesting to see the open kitchen. They were quite busy the whole time we were there. People kept coming in to eat in and to get take out. The music is kinda on the loud side but we didn't have to yell to talk to each other. Would definitely go back again and try something else as they have a pretty extensive menu."

Lahaina Tacos

★★★★★ 4.5 (19)

"I appreciate their story and glad they are able to open in Honolulu but let's be real about the food...It was bland, mushy, and a bit flavorless. I ordered the lengua burrito and the fillingl had the same consistency as the refried beans (and taste). They have 3 different salsas but honestly, they were underwhelming as well. The spicy ones were still quite mild and they all taste the same. If your appetite is decent, don't plan to have leftovers. The wait wasn't too bad and I do like that they posted up wait times for the busy downtown crowd on a time crunch."

Maria Bonita

★★★★☆ 4.2 (266) • $$

"Homemade Mexican food on Hotel st. This place has been around for a long time and once you take a bite you'll know why. Fresh salsa, lots of homemade dishes and prices right! Chili Relleno is nice and simple. Maria's tacos are shredded pork covered in guacamole, so good!Lots of specials to try. Service with a smile."

Aloha Amigo Island Mexican Cantina

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (43)

"Really good ambiance, have an indoor but open seating and have an outdoor seating. Very spacious and the aesthetic is really good. The food as well is tasty! I love everything I had even the plating and presentation, portions are huge too. The service is really good, staff are friendly and knowledgeable of their menu. Asked what is good and was able to give us good suggestions. Overall everything is good!"

Paniolos - Kapolei

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (249) • $$

"Having a bowl of a time...Had a bowl for lunch and for dinner as well lol! Love Palolos in Kahala so you know I had to give this Kapolei Commons a peek and was happy to see that this location has seatings...both indoors and outdoor but what really impressed me is that each booth has an outlet to recharge yourself along with your electronics.As soon as you walk in the scent of yumminess takes on your senses but I stuck to my usual Bowl with brown rice and paniolo meat topped with cheese, romaine, corn and sour cream, I just love it when you're able to create your own. The service here is friendly and fast paying attention to your request and options. A new favorite whenever I'm in the area.Thank you!"

Tito's Taqueria & Taco Stand

★★★★★ 5 (14)

"These are the peeps you want to be best friends with for like, forever. Food is unpretentiously basic, essential, and perfect in all the best ways. Ah! Feels so good to just dream about their beautiful essence."

Haus Of Fusion

★★★★★ 5 (12)

"Let me just tell you this just once. The Crispy Lechon w/ Birria Fried Rice & Pico De Gallo is one of the best pork belly dishes I've had. The Birria fried rice is so flavorful with great spices. The contrast between the crispy pork belly with the fried rice is AMAZING. Hands down the best item on her menu.Okay, I kinda lied. Because I try to stay on the healthier side I REALLY LOVE her Tofu Bowl w/ Roasted Sesame Dressing. The dressing needs to be bottled because it makes the salad."

Tlaxcalli

★★★★☆ 3.5 (244) • $$

"Lunch in Chinatown, Honolulu, Hawaii...Who would have known that there's authentic Mexican cuisine amidst Asian restaurants?We wanted something different and we got it!We've passed by Tlaxcalli on Smith Street several times and thought: one day, we'll try this place. Finally, the day came!It was a Sunday when metered street parking is free! We walked in and had a choice of indoor or outdoor seating. We chose indoors because it was warm and humid outside. Thanh was our server. She's "sometimes" the owner since she is Vietnamese and her husband is Mexican. That was her explanation!I couldn't decide between shrimp tacos and Braised short ribs tacos. Thanh said that the short ribs would have more flavor because of the wine sauce. I agreed. The meat was tender and tasty! The three tacos (with cool presentation) had some oil which i squeezed out from the corn tortillas. It was a bit peppery for me, so i drank a lot of water. The grilled Brussels sprouts added more texture and depth to the tacos! Yummy!I'm looking forward to returning on a Sunday!"

Chile Relleno

★★★★☆ 4.3 (596) • $$

"Dare I say.. this is my current favorite spot in Kaneohe?!?! I've been a few times and always leave so happy and full. It has not missed a beat for me. Granted my stomach is just so full and heavy by the end of it but that's on me for overeating--I can't help it, it's delicious. I want to keep trying more of the menu but I love my carnitas plate. I see some other items that look good so I'll be sure to try and report back. Others I've been with have also enjoyed their food, and to top it off the service has always been great. Such friendly staff and so on top of it even if the place is busy! Would recommend. Not sure about "authenticity" or anything like that, but it's a great meal overall!"

El Burrito

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (204) • $$

"Forever and Ever...El Burrito has been at this location for what seems like forever. This little corner property at the corner of Piikoi and Kapiolani has resisted change and gives you a glimpse of what the surrounding Ala Moana Center area was once like- before the high-rise bldgs started to dominate the neighborhood. Parking is basically on the street. They are currently takeout, but hoping to do indoor dining again. I would stop by for a bite to eat when I had lunch with working friends when my appointments were downtown. The authenticity of the food could be challenged but this pretty much holds true for so many restaurants. Many restaurants make the motherland dishes with a pinch of large local touch. What I do know, the foos is enjoyable and the service great. Our go.to orders are the chicken enchilada and chili relleno plates. The sauces are on the mild side which is how we like it but they will spice it up upon request. Although the chips/salsa is not included the cost is reasonable and the serving pretty generous. This is definitely a place we enjoy getting take out from and it's a short walk from Ala Moana shopping center. When the skyline rail finally gets to Ala Moana Centet I hope El Burrito is still there to provide good local style Mexican Kau Kau to the masses. Give'um a try when in the area- support local!"