Jalapenos 808

Crappy parking. Tight. Can park in bank parking if it is closed.Inside is clean and bright. Food is chipotle style and great. Meat tasted high quality and plenty of options. Everything seemed fresh and they cooked protein often (not left sitting).

The food was amazing! You know the food is good when the only sound made at the table was everyone digging in. I shared the chorizo nachos with my son and we joined the clean club, along with my husband and his giant birria burrito. The servers were very attentive and answered my questions. Service was quick too. When I told them I wanted everything on it, they loaded it up. It was amazing how they wrapped his burrito. I didn't think it would fit but they expertly wrapped it and super fast. The tables were very neat and had napkins holders at every table. Spanish music videos were playing on the big screen. They had extra hot sauce at the ready next to the soda machine. Would go again!

If you're looking for Mexican food on Oahu....Look no further than Jalapeños I've lived in Hawaii for over 2 decades and I've always complained that there were no authentic Mexican restaurants in the state.Coming from California I missed the food I grew up with. I'm in Kailua once a week for work and this is my go to stop for lunch.Super fresh made to order food. The tacos are great, the torta is my favorite item on the menu. Also there is a good selection of Mexican beers. Check it out you won't be disappointed.I hope they get to a point where they open for breakfast.

I finally decided to stop here for lunch. Surprisingly, it was pretty empty when I went in. Seemed clean but overpriced. I ordered a steak quesadilla with sour cream, tomatoes and guacamole. I also had a horchata. Total was $26.90. Food was good but because of price, I can't see myself going back that often. They didn't even have complimentary chips and salsa. Everything is pretty much Ala carte.

Takeout lunch from Kailua, Oahu, Hawaii... Jalapeños 808 used to pop up on my Yelp feed when it was a Hot New Business. I procrastinated, but finally made it to this clean, cool restaurant (even though it's not Hot and New anymore). First off, the word, Jalapeños, made me cautious because I don't care for spicy food. I added all veggies to my Burrito, except the jalapeños!Second, I read a review that mentioned that it was kind of like a Chipotle experience. Well, it's good because you can customize your meal. It's made in front of the customer, and they ask you what you want in your meal... like refried beans vs. Pinto beans... and "yes" to diced onions!It was a really quick experience. I parked right in front, walked up to the register, ordered, and watched my Burrito being made. So fast!I did takeout because I wanted to cut the Burrito in half and get a photo. The Al Pastor Burrito didn't disappoint. It was gigantic, colorful, and filling. It could use a bit more seasoning... like salt? However, I had food coma afterwards... zzz!Note: it's easier to enter the parking lot from Ku'ulei Street. Dining-in is available... there are several chairs and tables!

I have all but given up on my search for decent Mexican food on this island, but I still try. So I was driving by and decided to get some tacos. I went with the birria taco plate which includes 2 tacos, rice, and beans. The tacos can be customized with whatever toppings, I just got mine with cheese, onions,and cilantro. I added hot sauce and jalapenos as well. The birria has a great flavor and would have been by itself.I don't live on this side of the island, but if I'm back in Kailua I will stop in

This is our go-to taco establishment! We have been going here since they opened and will continue to while they serve up good portions of meats and toppings. Half my fam likes the three Birria tacos with Consome combo and the other half likes the standard carne asada tacos. If I am really hungry I go for the nachos with carne asada, but I am always stuffed after that ginormous meal! The people are always courteous and fast even when the line is out the door. There is plenty of seating inside but parking out front is small and shared with other businesses. Street parking makes up for it. Will be back soon.

Love this place. Full confession: I love burritos, and this place hits the spot. Had the chicken burrito with refried beans, cheese, Spanish rice, pico de gallo, chopped raw jalapeños, cilantro and their homemade salsa. Just well balanced, not too dry, right amount of spice, and pretty generous size. Price was right at $17 with no extras (no guacamole). Fast friendly service. Highly recommend and will happily return soon to try other menu items.

Greetings were great, I heard a lot off positive reviews prior to coming here. It was my first time here so I was not sure what to order. Ordered a carne asada burrito with rice, beans, potatoes, pico de gallo and guacamole. Very quick service. When I sat down and started to bite into the burrito I noticed the tortilla still felt cold. I brought it back to see if they could heat it up on the flat top. They would not, they so I just ate it with a fork. What I really did not appreciate was the main cook said no one else has complained. Everything in the burrito was good minus the asada which was mostly nerve. So bottom line I paid over $25 for a burrito. Normally I give establishments a second chance but not this place. Sorry

Went here for taco Tuesday and damn! Best Mexican on this side of the island by far. Super fresh and tasty. Housemade salsa is sooo spicy but GOOD. Burrito was also good. Came back again not taco Tuesday and the price is just way too high for tiny street tacos Would be 5 stars but the taco prices are nuts