YES-Mexican Tacos in Hawaii!!! being from San Diego where we have Taco shops everywhere it was like…read morecomforts of home- located at Food truck corner across from the Ala Moana Mall right on the water. Affordable with great fresh ingredients and awesome Aloha customer service- plus oceanfront seating area - a little view of part of the marina. These 2 taco were hearty and enough to satisfy my hubs Mexican food ( homesick craving) haha- so tasty with a lil fusion-twist instead of cabbage it was pink pickled raddish? or whatever it is, it was different but still so delish!! Happy to support! *just tacos on the menu for now but they said eventually they will add rice and beans ooh hopefully when we come back in the summer it'll be added. Gracias Miguel's Cocina - i can wait :)

If you're looking for Hawaiian Mexican...this is the spot try…read more There is a Miguel's Cocina in San Diego and So Cal areas - I wonder if this is a sister branch? Anyhow, great location at Kaka'ako. They're at the food trucks area at Kewalo Basin Harbor. Tried their veggie, fish, and carne asada tacos - very good. But the Macnut Pesto with fish is a sleeper! Surprisingly very good! Service was fast and ambiance is great! We'll definitely be back.

These are OMG TACOS!! Get here early because they run out…read moreand you do not want to miss out. This Mexican Goddess is indulged so far away from mom's authentic Mexican. A home dinner away from home! Muchas Mahalo Gilberto!! And shout out to El Solo Cholo

Dinner in Kaka'ako, Honolulu, Hawaii…read more.. This food truck experience reminds me of the times my Los Angeles friends and I stood on the sidewalks and ate tacos in the chilly weather... brrr!!! Eating tacos in Honolulu is much better because of the weather. Even though it's January, we have wonderful 70°F temperature at 8pm! ********** Located at Howzit Brewery, Taco Invader is currently open on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesday, and select Fridays. Check their Instagram page for the exact schedule and specials. I was fortunate to visit on Taco Tuesday when tacos are only $3.50. I got the Adobada (marinated pork) on a 6 inch corn tortilla which was stuffed! I especially liked the grilled, smokey flavor and pickled veggie topping! Super delicious! I also got a watermelon agua fresca because the horchata was sold out. Another item that was sold out was the vegan chorizo Taco made from mushrooms! I'll have to return for it and also get the carne asada and chicken tacos next time! Note: there's indoor, open-air seating as well as outdoor picnic table style seats. I started out at the picnic tables, but it was too dark to take photos. I moved indoors, but it was crowded and noisy at first. Later, some people left and I got a seat by the entrance. It was a bit warm, so I sat near the fan. Service is very friendly and helpful! When my order was taken, I was asked my name so that they could call out when my orderwas ready. I said, "Hello Kitty". The two guys smiled and laughed. They didn't get to call out "Hello Kitty" because they brought my meal to me!!! Thank you! When I was leaving, they said, "Thank you, Hello Kitty!" Haha! You're very welcome! See you soon! P.S. this business started in October 2024. It used to have long lines with maybe 30 people... uhg! I'm glad that I didn't have a wait like that!

at one point i was on a empanada roll and wanted to try all of them! Until i ate an empanada from…read moresomewhere that cracked my wisdom tooth! i was so traumatized from that whole ordeal that i just completely gave up eating it. That all changed when i tried Guaiqueri maybe a month or two after my mouth healed. Their empanada's weren't oily and hard (even if you air fry it later if you even end up with extras). They are mostly pop up and you'll have to check their instagram for their schedule. Most of the time they are at some kind of farmers market somewhere. Their empanada's start at about $8 and don't forget the sauce! my favorite is the beef and it's always sold out before i get to it. LOL. Tip is to go early and order if you can. Service is always wonderful as usual and her kids love playing with simba all the time. I think Simba want's to work there part time and supervise the food, lol.

So happy Guaiqueri was at Waianuenue, even though they were by themselves during lunch. First time…read moretrying. Tried their chicken empanada, seafood empanada, and lilikoi tres leches cake. Empanadas were yummy! 4 minutes to fry so wait was quick. The dough/crust was tasty, but a bit greasy. Fillings were also tasty. Shredded chicken had great flavor. Seafood consisted of chopped up large pieces of octopus, shrimp, and calamari. What's even better was they were surprisingly still good when microwaved the next day (was too lazy to heat it properly). Definitely dip with lots of sauce! Unfortunately the tres leches was just ok - cake with frosting. Will definitely be back for the chicken and seafood empanadas!

Came to the north shore quickly and decided to stop by the food trucks. This truck is located…read moreacross from the pizza truck near the red tables. Quickly glazed at their menu and decided for the traditional ground beef with chimichurri. Waited only a couple minutes and it was done. Very tasty and loved the sauce. I overheard someone ordering the cheeseburger empanada and I thought oooh I'll be back for that next time. Get service as the woman working was asking what I ordered from another truck. She seemed very nice!

Pockets of flavors…read more.. This food truck hit the road and I was so lucky enough to enjoy their crafted empanadas at the latest Art + Flea in downtown Capitol Modern as this event was just amazing showcasing local artist and businesses of all kinds and here was Tango Argentinian empanadas and yes I knew they'd be there so you know I was excited. I brought my bestie as well on this perfect planned night and we wound down on this chill Friday night as we glanced at the menu listing the featured flavors of the night where you can get a single for $6 or three for $15 so you know we got the three and two chimichurri sauce for $1 each she chose the Beef while I chose the Asparagus & Mushroom and Pork though no chimchurri fries sadly. As it takes a few minutes for our order we browsed and shopped more as I got a drink from La'a Kea Wellness Bar we then went downstairs which there was lots of indoor seating to get cozy and just dove into them. The traditional beef was a flavor explosion beyond what we expected as all the empanadas was filled perfectly and cooked to a light and crisp shell yet totally hot on the inside. I wished I got the pic of the cheese pull it gave as we both didn't expect that and enjoyed it all especially with the chimichurri sauce and glad that we got one for ourselves. I need to give their chimichurri fries a try and make the drive to their food truck cause as these guys was so amazing describing it all to us...great service and food! Thank you!

Saw them at the Blaisdell Wed market. Had a large amount of people waiting so I decided to check…read morethem out. After talking to the super friendly and helpful worker decided on the Chorizo, Chicken Tiki and another one I forgot lol All 3 were crispy on the outside and tasty inside! The chimichurri sauce made it even better!

At the Honolulu Farmers Market on a Wednesday evening. If you're in the mood for some empanadas,…read morePapi's Empanadas is your place! They have lots of different kinds to choose from. I tried a Lobster empanada and also a Beef empanada. Both tasted great! The workers are friendly and the food tastes great!

Coming to the KCC Farmer's market in late January, I was surprised to find the layout changed so…read moredramatically. Besides several familiar sellers being gone, the number of vendors seemed to be less than I remember. Bringing a friend to this market, I wasn't sure whether he'd been here and I walked off to use the restroom which is now the one on campus. As I returned, my friend had wandered to this stand and generously shared what he bought with our other travel companion and me. He bought the Empanada especial which was crab (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&select=kWEPRzOWs2EtocPcEAaSLw), real crab meat, potato, smoked Gouda cheese, mayo, onion; it came with a delicious green chimichurri sauce (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&select=WS6EnU062gvtZnct4DPPog) that we dipped them in. Not expecting this treat, I first took a bite and it was tasty, not knowing the flavors and ingredients. We toasted our landing here (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&start=72&select=fpX7EDFfjUJTUwsveh5Elw) and started dipping it in the provided chimichurri sauce. Before you knew it, it was gone. Since we were walking the rest of the market, I didn't stop here and only got details about this business and what I ate from taking a photo of their stand (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&start=72&select=xnYnbxbbydTYYSmFCRZ-mg). I'll study this a little more before my next visit and we'll see what the special is when we return.

I decided to try Papi's at the Kailua Farmer's Market tonight (Thursday), because I was looking for…read morea quick dinner bite. They don't have a permanent location, and do pop ups at various locations. I love a great empanada, and have been getting mine from the "other" empanada store that opened in early 2024 in Kailua. These empanadas are really small for the $5 price 3 for $13), but that's the only "negative" about it. It's about 3 inches across, which is about half the size of a "regular" sized empanada. Empanadas are more of a snack anyway, but two or three would make a meal for me, just not at this size (lol). The taste and texture are really great. The crust is flaky and slightly crisp, like the outside of a biscuit or a pie crust, which is really nice. The fillings are very tasty, and they have a good variety. I tried the Greek empanada, and the Cochinila, which is a slow roasted pulled pork. They were both very good and flavorful. They provided a small dish of chimichurri, fresh, tart, and slightly spicy. Their special one is their crab empanada ($6), and if they're a regular at the Kailua FM, I may try that the next time. Overall, they're very tasty with a great texture, but a bit pricey.

Located in the parking lot outside Lucky Seven Liquors at 435 Atkinson Drive. Typically open from…read more6:00pm to 11:00pm. Weekly schedule varies, though. While the posted days are Tuesday, Friday and Saturday, he sometimes will also open on other days. My most recent visit was on a Thursday. Always a pleasure to sample something from the menu. I try not to have the same thing every time. If possible, he appreciates it when you pay with $1 bills because he sometimes runs out when people pay with 10s or 20s.

Cash only, first come first serve, only open 3 nights a week! You'll see a tiny little truck with…read morecolorful lights located inside a plaza with a liquor store & massage place. Located right across from the Ala Moana Hotel. Plenty of parking. Can be a little sketchy at night due to the liquor store. Oscar is a one man operation so please be patient during prime hours. This very small, but mighty little food truck will offer you the most authentic tacos and burritos on island. Don't judge a book by its cover, sometimes you'll never know what kind of gem you'll find... As a fellow Mexican food lover, this satisfied my cravings. From the crisp tortilla crunch, flavorful carne asada, to the authentic red and green salsa made in a molcajete..every bite of it was full of delicious. 2 carne asada burritos were $34. It's not the biggest burrito in town, but it sure is one of the most authentic you'll find. Quality over Quantity. We first learned about this place by meeting Mayita herself! She was very kind and friendly, happy to explain the menu and talk with us. She kept raving about how her husband, Oscar, makes the best Mexican food and how she knows we'd love it. We're so glad we listened to her and finally came by to check it out. It definitely was the highlight of my Friday night :) Mahalo Oscar & Mayita!

I had the empanadas and they were AMAZING. Such sweet people and great food. Would recommend 100%read more