Da Seafood Cartel

Been here 5 times in the past 2 months so figured I'd better write a review. First discovered them at the Kakaako Farmer's Market and loved their food so much, I made it a point to drive to Pearl City just to eat their food. Mexican food Senora style. Senora is located in northwest Mexico. With its coastline running along the Sea of Cortez, Senora offers some of the freshest seafood cuisines in Mexico. With their owner's roots in Senora, this place definitely delivers on fresh seafood. They do ceviche very well. Ceviche is basically any type of seafood cooked in acid like lime and/or lemon. Here they pretty much stick with all lime. My favorite item on the menu is the OG Tostada ( blue crab tobiko spread on a crispy tostada, topped with shrimp ceviche , onion, cucumber & avocado). The blue crab spread is soooo good and adds a wonderful creaminess to the acidic seafood. I bought a 12 oz side of that crab dip with tobiko to go just to grind with some tortilla chips and sparkling wine at home while watching football . Throw in some avocado and that's just plain good eats! The CHIPILONCooked shrimp, shrimp crudo, octopus, and fish crudo topped with purple onion, serranos, and cucumber in special Cartel Sauce and served with homemade chips is also a winna! Served chilled it's super refreshing on a hot day. The tomato-ee citrus sauce with cucumber, onion and serranos almost gives the dish a gazpacho like feel with shrimp. They also do other various types of Tostadas very well. They have tables inside and outside. The place is an old gas station and the tables outside gives it an authentic feel of a roadside eatery in Mexico. Will definitely come back! Happy Eating!!

The fried fish tacos are really really yummy! Portions are solid. Service was also very good. Close to the airport too which makes it a convenient stop. I had to deduct a star due to cleanliness. The floor does not look like it has been mopped in awhile, the kitchen area and general facility does not look clean. Always concerning especially when you are ordering fish. I wouldn't order anything raw and would make sure it was cooked through if grilled.

So excited to find authentic Mexican food on Oahu. They have all the best choices on their menu. We decided to try the Quesadilla de Marlin, Da OG Tostado, and the Tostado de Atun. Everything was on point from the flavors to the fresh and homemade ingredients. I savored every bite and wished it didn't have to end. My only complaint is that the portion sizes aren't bigger. Parking was easy, ordering was easy, the wait for the next time I get to eat food from here is not.

We stopped here after visiting Pearl Harbor. We ordered Asada quesadilla, shrimp and fish tacos plus Aquachile. Did take a long time for food to come. The fish and shrimp combination tacos were very delicious, great sauce with it. Asada quesadilla was okay kids seem to like it. The Aquachile was really good and if you like it in the lemon juice you should order this. Sodas were warm and not cold. I would come back here for the tacos and Aquachile.

Absolutely love this place! This time I didn't get their ceviche which I normally do but I tried their Taco Cabo that comes with guacamole, salsa, shrimp, and steak on a flour tortilla. Love that their dishes here are unique and not like any other Mexican restaurant.

What a find! I am sure there are people loyal to this place. The fish tacos were battered yet nice and flaky. The shrimp quesadillas were cheesy and saucy. Service was very friendly. Good size parking lot that shares with ~4 businesses. Limited seating inside with additional seating outside. I'll be back! Recommend!

Great food and service was great as well. We sat outside and it was great. They don't serve alcohol, but it was still great. Love all the food we got. We will be back.

Breakfast at the Kaka'ako Farmer's Market in Honolulu, Hawaii...Da Seafood Cartel is one of the many vendors on Saturdays on the corner of Ala Moana Boulevard and Ilalo Street - from 8am to noon.I went to their brick and mortar location in Aiea this past Monday and had the Shrimp Tacos. I was disappointed that the shrimps were battered. The gal at Da Seafood Cartel's Farmer's Market booth said that I should ask for grilled shrimp next time! Ah! Very helpful information!This booth had a limited menu. Most items seemed like they were ready to take home containers of ceviche. I was so happy to see that the shrimp tostada was also on the limited menu! That's what I wanted to try at the brick and mortar location! They named it:Da O.G. TostadaIt's their best seller. If you don't want shrimp, you can have the tostada with fish or a mixture of shrimp and fish. If you don't like spicy (like me), ask for no BSOD (Black Sauce of Death).The Shrimp Tostada was delicious! It was a bit spicy for me, but I powered through! I enjoyed the crunchy Tostada! I'm glad that I got a napkin and spoon at the booth because it was messy. The toppings fell off and the juice leaked out. The shrimp and avocado were fresh!I sat on a curb and juggled the takeout container while holding down my skirt in the wind and hanging onto my napkin!Dining outdoors was challenging!I wouldn't mind returning! Next time, I'd walk a bit and hopefully find an empty table and chair!

Great service Great FOOD Great pricesWas looking for something in their local realm & we found the spot!!

Not sure what to say, we went here twice and both times we get sick. The first time we went it was okay, foods okay, sauce was alright but afterwards on our way home our stomach was not feeling to well ending with staying home all day after. We went for redemption few months after we though maybe it's we might ate something that didn't mix well in our stomach, we order something different this time but it was the same effect so I don't know. Service wise it was alright, the place is actually good, clean, the location suck a bit but I don't think I would come here again.