THEM: Is there anything that you don't want on your burrito." ME:" Just No avocado." (A super simple request) Guess what was on my burrito? Do I need to review this further? End game? I gave my meal to a coworker. read more

My husband and I went to try this place out. It's a little stand in Aloha Tower with outdoor seating only. We had asada tacos and pork tacos. My husband really enjoyed it! It was pretty tasty. I had 3 taco combo with chips (not home made but it was crunchy not stale) and salsa. The salsa and creamy green sauce was good but a little spicy for me. The flavors were good so I ate it! Lol Service was good. The lady (I think she was the owner) was nice. I would give it 8 /10. read more

Delicious, authentic, freshly made food and superb service. My friend was hungry for Mexican food and had never tried Aloha Tortilla Factory. We split a 3-taco combo plate and got one additional taco free. From the options, we chose: potato tacos, carne asada taco, a side of guac and chips, and a small cup of grapes. The potato and mushroom taco was yummy with Mexican potatoes, sauteed mushrooms and cheese. My friend loved his carne asada taco, said it may have been the best he'd ever had. If you're craving good Mexican food, I highly recommend trying out this unassuming little food cart. With validation and quick turnaround, you can get out of there for only $2. For faster service, you may want to consider ordering online and eating there or getting it to-go. Otherwise, be prepared to wait because it takes kind of long time for them to make the food. read more

The owner is so impressive for working tirelessly year after year here, making authentic and tasty Mexican food from his heart! My favorite is the chipotle chicken quesadilla. I went on Valentine's Day and he gave everyone a free chocolate truffle that tasted a lot like Godiva... what a great guy! I ordered takeout to eat at the office (downtown) since it takes about 30 minutes for the food to be made fresh. There was enough meat in each of the four slices of the quesadilla to be an entree itself, so it was like having four entrees of meat! And it was really peppery too! I thought it was so generous and I wish I had the appetite to finish it all but it was actually more than I could eat... I was full by my third slice!! The guacamole is made fresh and is super tasty. The vibe here is so charming and inspiring. Thank you so much! read more

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Absolutely incredible experience. The food was beyond amazing...every bite felt thoughtful, fresh & made with care. You can taste the quality & intention behind each dish. This is one of those places you leave already planning your next visit. So good!!! read more

AMAZING! Moved here from SoCal... been missing Mexican food. Felt my soul breathe a sigh of relief eating this burrito!!! I got the burrito with a side of chips and guac, and a vegan horchata. The horchata--OMG! So good! Loved the vegan chorizo too! Also it's a nice ambiance, at HPU on the harbor with good music. Easy to have a view of the water while you eat! Workers were really sweet with good recommendations too. Definitely going back! read more

food is great, need to order early because it's only 1 person cooking. Love the sauce they make it's delicious, i once placed an order online and I had to wait for more than 1 hr. read more

I highly recommend this place if you love burritos!!! At first, I thought I wouldn't be able to eat all of the pork burrito for lunch but I did. It was really good and flavorful! I also got the carne asada burrito but was too full to eat it so I left it in the fridge overnight and ate it the next day. I heated it up in the microwave and to my surprise, the tortilla wasn't soggy or wet , the carne asada was tender and juicy and the avocado inside was still green and fresh. read more

Best food of our trip!!! The Vegan Chorizo burrito was mind blowing. Best horchata that I have ever had. My wife said the steak tacos were amazing. Prices were good and James was super nice! They also had Pokémon cards! What more could you ask for? read more

Pretty tasty green sauce. Street tacos, on Tuesday, come with 4, plus chips and salsa or salad and dessert... lunch can have a short wait. Cute little place with outdoor seating. Friendly service. No indoor seating. Parking with a small cost in the lot in front. read more

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Came here on taco Tuesday. They have a buy a 3 taco plate get 1 taco free so I went with that. I got carne asada and carnitas which come with a side on chips and salsa. Personally I thought the meat was on the drier side I prefer my tacos to be more flavorful. They are really friendly and generous on the salsa though. The wait can be quite long during lunch so prepare to wait 30 mins or so if you come during lunchtime. read more

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The tortillas are homemade and chewy deliciousness. In their burritos they melt cheese onto the tortilla then fill it with goodness. Food is made with love. Delicious! read more

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The carnitas were super juicy. Brought into a meeting and everyone loved it. The veggies were fresh and the salsa was on point.

Best burritos downtown. Friday is the burrito special. They have other daily specials as well

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. read more

5 starts but I would rate 6 if I could. Real authentic Mexican food food is great, service is great, and area is real calm. 100% recommend!

When the food is this delicious, it motivates me to write a review to share with the world. I'm so impressed with the presentation, the taste, and the price of this meal. I ordered the chipotle chicken, carne asada, and pork tacos to try and it was the bomb. And their green sauce was some spicy goodness. The tacos were neatly individually wrapped. It was too pretty so I had to take a picture. And the dessert, a lemon cake bite, was petite and super cute to eat and it was delightful. I'm thinking about going back tomorrow. Is that too soon? The only reason I found out about this place was because I was working the vaccine clinic and saw my team having some yummy tacos. Aloha Tortilla Factory & Cafe, thank you for such a great lunch. I will be back. See ya soon. read more

Aloha Tortilla Factory & Cafe - 3 tacos and 2 sides - Mexican Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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I ate here! The (I'm assuming) owner was friendly and the food came out quick. I ordered a burrito with 2 sides (I opted for chips and salsa). My protein was chipotle chicken and it actually had some spice to it. Chips were the rectangular kine you may find at Costco, and you get plenty. Salsa was a bit on the ketchupy side. The avocado salsa was legit. I'll definitely try other items. read more

Wow what a surprise, or maybe not. I had read a few reviews that said how great the food was here but I never had the opportunity to eat here but the other day the sun and moon aligned and I bought a quesadilla with carne asada. Perfection. The two gentlemen running the unassuming cafe were friendly and helpful. Great recommendations and options. The food was prepared fresh and they brought it out to us. There are places right there or around Aloha Tower to sit, eat and enjoy. If you are in the area it is a must try if you are looking for fresh delicious Mexican food...and if you aren't in the area you need to go there absorb the history and cool views of the working port and accompany the views and experience with delicious food from Aloha Tortilla Factory and Cafe. I am sold!! read more

Best. Burrito. Ever! We've had the chicken, carne asada, and pork burritos and they're so delicious and very filling (with the 2 sides, chips/salsa, chips/guacamole, Salad/dessert). You don't even really need the sauces it comes with because they're so flavorful as is! The tortilla is soft and unlike anything I've had before. First time trying the Dragon fruit rice drink and it's really good! They make it fresh. Iced coffee is concentrated enough so the ice doesn't water it down. Highly recommend this place. They provide parking validation. The owners are super very nice as well! #supportlocal read more

Aloha Tortilla Factory & Cafe - Dragon fruit rice drink - Mexican Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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I had bookmarked this restaurant on prior occasion and just happened to be down the street with my wife when I asked if she wanted to eat something. Very easy to find as it's to the front of Aloha Tower. They offer validated parking in the nearby lot as well which is nice. The restaurant is more of a food truck without the wheels and engine, and offers tables in back. They weren't busy when we arrived but the tables quickly filled as we ate our food. The rep offered assistance as we started to order which was nice trying to figure out what to order. My wife and I each had the carne asada tacos x3 with two sides (~$10), although I made one of mine a pork taco. They were pretty good overall, colorful, although slightly small yet satisfying. Our dish came with sides and we chose chips and salsa/guacamole which they make themselves. Again, all delicious. We also tried the horchata drink (~$3.50) that was an interesting blend of cinnamon and other spices. The tables in back were COVID spaced to enable social distancing and privacy to add. My son called while we were waiting on our food so we were able to plug in and chat with him while eating. My wife and I both reflected upon leaving that it was a nice meal together. We'll likely return, maybe with the kids as well since the cost is very reasonable. read more

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Service extremely slow bc only owner working. Over promises and under delivers. Said 5 minutes. Been waiting for 30 minutes past the pickup time. Would not recommend unless you like wait forever read more

Tacos and salsa were absolutely amazing!! The staff were super friendly!!!! 10/10 Absolutely recommend!!!

This spot is a gem at the Aloha Tower Marketplace. They have a kiosk on the spaghetti factory side of the tower. Also they validate parking! It's a family run business offering a variety of Mexican food with both meat and vegetarian/vegan options. I tried their molletes, which came with three slices of toasted Mexican bread topped with tender carne asada (my meat choice), black beans, melted cheese, sliced avocado, and pico di gallo. All of their burritos, tacos, and plates come with a trio of homemade salsa/sauces offering a range of heat levels. Also a fresh side salad with a tasty herb vinaigrette and bite sized lemon cake dessert. Their plates are a complete meal for $10-12, which is an amazing deal for the portion size. Most places charge extra for avocado but it's included here, which is another plus to Aloha Tortilla Factory in my book! Even though it's a quick take out spot, the staff were extremely friendly and calling ahead to order was easy and convenient. I'll definitely be back and want to try their quesadillas and tacos! read more

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We had an excellent dining experience at Aloha Tortilla. Parking is conveniently located at the Aloha marketplace, and the Aloha Tortilla will validate your parking ticket for an hour. This allows plenty of time to order your food, eat, and even stroll around the Aloha marketplace waterfront. We ordered chicken Chipotle tacos and Carne Asada quesadilla, with the sides of chips, salsa & guacamole. I have to say that both the tacos and quesadilla were the best Mexican food I've had on the island. Not too salty/cheesy/greasy, which I often find at other mexican places. They were very generous with the amount of meat. Carne asada quesadilla with the green chili sauce was my absolute favorite! We also ordered horchata and lime&ginger tea. All were delicious. Horchata is on the sweeter side. One thing is sure: You will feel fully satisfied after your meal at Aloha tortilla! read more

Aloha Tortilla Factory & Cafe - Carne asada quesadilla - Mexican Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Tacos made with love. LOVE LOVE the tacos! I've tried the other 3 taco places in downtown. This place is hands down the BEST!! There is some waiting time for the order but hey love takes time. Worth the wait. read more

Great service, Great food at a great location. I ate my tacos so fast that I forgot to take a picture. I have eaten here several times during my daughter's attendance at HPU. Every time the owner has given excellent service, food has been consistently good, and I have not been disappointed. The tacos are authentic tacos, not the big corn or soft tortillas you usually get. They have vegetarian and vegan options. A tip....Go on a Tuesday and get 1 extra taco. read more

Aloha Tortilla Factory & Cafe - a man sitting at a table - Mexican Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Food is really good but several times I called in my order half hour before pick up and when I got there they just started working on it. And it takes another 20min to make it. Food is really good but not a good place to come if you have a short lunch break or in a rush. 4 stars for the food. 2 stars for making me wait even if I called it in 30 min before! Probably my last time coming here if I'm read more

Decided to try this place for lunch. When we got there the guy said it will take 20 minutes for the food. It took more than 45 minutes to get our food. I asked the guys how much longer he said 5 minutes but it was more like 10 minutes and not even a apology. Didn't get to eat my lunch because my lunch hour was spent waiting for the food. The service was so slow. There was like 4 people working and gloves were not worn sometimes because I saw the chips were picked from the counter and put into the to go boxes. We ordered 2 hot dogs and there was no flavor and cold. read more

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I ordered online and had a great experience. I have a lot of food restrictions and they accommodated me! Great portions, tasty food, got here within the hour read more

While checking out the campus my kids decided they were starving. We stumbled upon this place and let me tell you everything here is delicious and super fresh. Everything is made to order and is perfection. A cute little taco stand with several tables around back for sitting. They will also give you the key card to the bathroom and validate parking! Ate everything too fast to even get pictures but highly recommend the guacamole and molletes! read more

First off to find this hidden Gem you must walk on the right side of the the old Spagetti factory. The menu is simple but very tasty. Prices are very reasonable. Service is great and they Validate Parking. read more

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Saw this little place highlighted by other yelpers, so I thought I should try it as I love small local places! This place was amazing! The food was fresh and so delicious! Poor guy was working by himself today (Saturday) but that didn't deter him from making sure each order was made to perfection. Kudos to him for being all about the quality of the product, he gets my respect for that! I ordered the carne asada burrito and the Saturday special taquitos. I love Mexican food and this place now tops my list! Be prepared to wait, but it's so worth it! read more

We were looking for a yummy bite for lunch and THIS WAS IT! The staff were very kind and at our beckoning call which was a treat. The food is not fast so set some realistic expectations; I think we maybe waited around 15 minutes. But good food takes time! It's quality and very good! I'm not sure if the location is correct on here, but the food truck is right next to the clock tower. read more

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I've been in Hawaii for a whole week, and this was my favorite meal by far. If you are a vegetarian, the vegetarian burrito with portobello mushrooms is to die for. read more

ATF is open Monday thru Saturday 11 am-4 pm Theyre my FAVORITE lunch spot on the island. Let me tell you why: 1. Vegan and meat-eater options The vegan options are amazing: soyrizo, soy picadillo, portabello mushrooms. All menu items can be made vegan so this is a great spot for lunch options. 2. Weekday specials: Mollete Mondays, Taco Tuesdays, Friday burritos. 3. Side dishes are the bomb! Side salad, fresh fruit, chips, and salsa. I always get the salad and fruit. 4. Family-owned business. Husband and wife and sometimes their daughter too. 5. Your meal is made to order and made with the freshest ingredients. 6. Outdoor seating right beside the Aloha tower whilst listening to Latin music like salsa. 7. Free self-parking for the first hour with ticket validation. Or just park at Kakaako waterfront park and walk over. 8. Did I mention they put their burritos in la plancha (iron) to crisp them on the outside? OMG do yourself a favor and stop here for lunch! read more

Aloha Tortilla Factory & Cafe - Portabello mushroom mollete Mondays - Mexican Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Can't quite understand why it takes soo long for a burger. I could have walked over a mile away and walk back and still would be waiting for my lunch. Maybe I should have. It took 40 minutes. And they weren't even busy. I should have read AND listened to the earlier review about how long it takes. And get this there were three people working. While the food was ok, highly doubtful that I'd ever return. If I didn't have to give it an star I wouldn't have. read more

Aloha Tortilla Factory & Cafe - Restaurant and kitchen located in this shack. Out door seating in the mall. - Mexican Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Yessuh the best kine Mexican place ever! The staff is super awesome and nice. Been here multiple times, the food was always amazing and top quality read more

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I never would have thought that the Aloha Tortilla Factory & Cafe would be one of the highlights of my Honolulu trip, but it absolutely was. Eating out in Hawaii can get expensive, but this little gem filled me up for less than $10! But the most memorable element of this little cafe wasn't just the food; it was the outstanding service that I received from the owner, Lourdes! I saw this cafe on my way to the Aloha Tower. I hadn't eaten since earlier in the morning, and decided to grab a quick meal while I was there. When I walked up to the window, The owner Lourdes greeted me with a huge smile! She told me about their specials and let me know about their menu selections. Everything sounded really good, but I finally decided on the tostada special. I'm kind of a weirdo... I generally like my tostadas meatless. But since the beans and cheese and meat tostada were the same price, I decided to get one of each. My tostada special came with a chicken tostada, beans and cheese tostada, a slice of lemon cake, and a side side salad for $8.50. Lourdes told me that I should go up to explore the tower and that my food would be ready when I was done. At first I was afraid because I didn't want my food to get cold. But after going up to the tower, I realized that most people don't spend a lot of time up there. The views are nice, but it's really a short trip. After I was done viewing the tower, I came back to the cafe area. It's a small food stand with a few tables in the back, so I just took a seat at one of the tables. Lourdes delivered my food to me and I dug in! First off, let me just say that the tostadas were huge! At first I imagined that they would just act as a snack to hold me over until my next meal, but nope! These babies were stacked and filling! Tons of deliciously marinated shredded chicken on one, and the most delightful beans, cheese, and veggies on the other! The shells were nice and crispy! This was definitely authentic with the most wonderful aromatic flavors. The salad dressing was great and the lettuce tasted fresh. The lemon cake tasted pre-made but was still light and enjoyable. I was really pleased with what I received here! Lourdes came out to ask me how everything was and of course I expressed my satisfaction. We ended up talking for over a half and hour! She told me about how she and her family moved to Hawaii from another state and that she was originally from Mexico. She also told me about how the business started and that they had only been in that location for a few months. She brought out this beautiful book that showcased many of Hawaii's most well known landmarks! She recommended some awesome places for me to visit in Honolulu! It really got my excited and I bookmarked so many different spots. She gave me a guide book with tons of great information and wished me well on my trip! This was the most personable service that I received from anyone while I was out on the island! I felt like I was a family member, and it's so rare to find business owners who treat people this way. When I left, all I could think about was how I would love to come back to see how this business was doing! The students from Hawaii Pacific University frequent this spot and right now, that's what is keeping it alive. I know that there are other larger restaurants right in the plaza, but I would choose Aloha over them any day purely based on the service alone. I have high hopes for this cafe! I want it to stay around for a long time. I will be coming back again during my next trip out to Honolulu! read more

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The best best Mexican food in town!! I am an ardent lover of their food! I ordered the vegan burrito and 3 tacos with sides today. Their portions are so good and generous! You get to choose salad or dessert as side and also have options to choose between vegetarian and vegan. The food is very tasty and made with so much love! I am so proud of these guys opening up in the pandemic and serving amazing food. Keep up the great job guys!! read more

Aloha Tortilla Factory & Cafe - Vegan Burrito with Salad as side. - Mexican Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii