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Coming from San Diego (best place to get Mexican food state side in my biased opinion lol) we had to stop by this place that came highly recommended from a couple of friends. We ordered the family pack ceviche which was 64oz of ceviche. It came with blue crab dip & tostadas. I'll tell you right now it was more than enough to feed 7-8 people. There were only 4 of us and it took us 2 days to finish after bringing it back to our hotel in a cooler hahaha The ceviche itself was delicious, nothing too out of the ordinary BUT what really got us was the blue crab dip combo. It was the perfect creamy addition to the fresh shrimp and fish ceviche. Service was fast and the workers were kind. There is plenty of parking in the back and a restroom for customers, you just have to ask them to unlock it for you. Not much room for dining in if you're in a big group but it's a super laid back spot close to the food trucks. Another plus is that it's located right next to Jenny's Shrimp Truck, which in my opinion beat out all the other shrimp trucks in the area.
This place came highly recommended. There are multiple locations. Sour: I was very excited to try this place. All over IG people were raving about it. I thought it was good but I wouldn't say I need to come back multiple times throughout my vacation. The most recommended meal which was the shrimp ceviche was my least favorite. Sweet: The blue crab dip was very good. Not my favorite by itself but with the other ceviches it elevates the flavor. My favorite was the ahi tuna. We also ordered the shrimp aguachile. Both had the most flavor. Everything was fresh. Overall the place was good I would go back to try other options but only if I'm nearby.
Blue crab dip/spread was amazing. I get the hype on that for sure. Ceviche is just mediocre, mostly tomato/onion and pretty bland. Disappointing as I've gotten so many recommendations for this place and I don't think I'd go back.
Fresh Ceviche and great balance. Service was fast and ample parking everywhere when I went Local food truck setting Will go back again!
Stopped by around 5pm and the place was empty. Greeted by a nice friendly gentleman at the cashier. The vibe was definitely cool, open air comfortble place with seating outside. I ordered a Cabo and steak taco to go. Shortly my ordered arrived neatly packed along with napkin and plastic utensils. I opened the first box and was amazed how the Cabo taco looked. Packed with beef, shrimp avocado and salsa along with a container of sauce. The first bite was heaven! The tortillas was cooked perfectly and held the topping intact allowing a big scrumptious bite. Next was the 2 steak taco stuffed with beef, cheese, tomato with a lime wedge. It was spectacular. I'm from CA and know good Mexican food. This place is the bomb. Will try the ceviche next!
The ceviche was good. I can't say it was the best I've ever had since I'm Mexican but it was good for Hawaii. I think it was the flavor combos for me that felt kinda off. The seafood was fresh though!
We were met by Spanish-speaking staff, which is always a pleasant surprise on Oahu. The ceviche was our main target, but we were suggested to try the blue crab tobiko spread, which was an excellent suggestion made by our cashier. The ceviche, fried tortillas, and crab spread were really tasty, refreshing, and satisfying. The crab spread was creamy and added an extra oomph to the ceviche. We also all got horchatas, something I had missed while being away from LA. My group sat outside, which was really sunny and gave serious beach town vibes.
I was blown away by his good this spot it! The seafood was fresh and bright and we just knew it was going to be good. We started with the crab ceviche with tostadas and every bite was delicious. The poke nachos were huge with a generous portion of poke. The spicy mayo was the perfect amount to balance out all the flavors. I wish it was closer to downtown so j could get it all the time!! Everything was 10/10 and I can't wait to to go back
We have been craving Ceviche ever since he got to Hawaii and heard about Da Seafood Cartel from lots of people. We saw it as we were driving by and decided to stop in and check them out. We preferred from the delightful lady at the counter and she answered all our questions. The shop is small but there are tables inside and outside. Thankfully there is also good parking available out back. The flavors were great and the sauce really enhanced the Ceviche. Everything was fresh, light, and flavorful. Super stop if you are hungry for something other than Poke. :)
Sooooo yummy! Very good portions and sizes for all the shrimp we got. Lots of tostadas, you can get extras if you need more. Get the blue crab dip too, that was exquisite! Small interior but has seating. Staff is nice.
I absolutely loved eating at Da Seafood Cartel. It was highly recommended to stop by while I was passing through Haleiwa on Oahu, and it was so worth it , especially since I love ceviche so much. The staff was very friendly and welcomed me as soon as I walked in. I already knew what I wanted to order because my SIL told me it was a must see. I tried the ceviche with the blue crab dip. Everything was incredibly fresh and packed with great flavor. This place is highly rated and, in my opinion, the best spot on the island for ceviche. It may be small, but it's definitely worth the drive. The staff is always willing to help you find exactly what you're craving.
Ah! If you want a good tostada, order the Tostada Atun (ahi) Fresh tostada served with fresh ahi, citrus sesame sauce , youll be licking your fingers get those extra homemade tostadas ! The O. G tostada was too watery, it overrides the taste of the blue crab spread , when there's shrimp ceviche on top! Well chopped ingredients & peeled cucumbers could help. My opinion Support your local cevicheria! Cute, open air ambiance
First time coming to Oahu and saw this place had amazing reviews so I had to come and try for myself. It's a casual spot with the freshest and most flavorful seafood I have tasted. The workers were kind and the food came out really fast!
3 days ago
Upon recommendation, we tried this place. We tried the most popular items: BLUE CRAB TOBIKO SPREAD $15.00 Real crab, mayo based spread with tobiko and other seasonings. Crab flavor is strong, ve try good with tostada 1602 CEVICHE $22.00 Comes with five homemade tostadas and our Black Sauce of Death. Ceviche is good. I can have more acidity and mild jalapeño heat but generally good. read more
On our way to Waimea Falls, my hubby and I stopped here for lunch. Place is very small but cute. Parking is at the back of the restaurant. They only serve cold food here. If you want hot and cold food you have to go to the Aiea location. Everyone was very nice. We ordered in the counter Tostada de Atun, tostada de Camaron cocido and a 160z of ceviche with chips. -Tostada de Atun - 10/10 - tuna was fresh and the sesame sauce and tobiko spread was so delicious!!! This is a must order! We devoured it. -Tostada de Camaron - 10/10 - love how juicy this tostada was and lots of shrimp!!! It was refreshing and the tobiko spread tied the dish all together! A must have as well! -ceviche - 10/10 - was full of shrimp, lots of trimmings and the flavor was spot on! If your by Haleiwa this is a place to stop by for some refreshing tacos. You will be happy you did! read more
19 days ago
If you're looking for a quick, easy, delicious lunch that's not fast food, I would highly recommend this place. It's not the best place to dine in because of the limited space, but I always get my orders to go anyway and I'm in and out within 2 minutes of ordering. There's also ample parking in the back of the building. I got the 16 oz ceviche and it comes with 5 tostadas all made in house. It's consistently refreshing and flavorful. It's the perfect quick meal to take to the beach or if you've been craving something a little healthier on your trip. I will definitely be back to try more of the menu! read more
Coming from San Diego (best place to get Mexican food state side in my biased opinion lol) we had to stop by this place that came highly recommended from a couple of friends. We ordered the family pack ceviche which was 64oz of ceviche. It came with blue crab dip & tostadas. I'll tell you right now it was more than enough to feed 7-8 people. There were only 4 of us and it took us 2 days to finish after bringing it back to our hotel in a cooler hahaha The ceviche itself was delicious, nothing too out of the ordinary BUT what really got us was the blue crab dip combo. It was the perfect creamy addition to the fresh shrimp and fish ceviche. Service was fast and the workers were kind. There is plenty of parking in the back and a restroom for customers, you just have to ask them to unlock it for you. Not much room for dining in if you're in a big group but it's a super laid back spot close to the food trucks. Another plus is that it's located right next to Jenny's Shrimp Truck, which in my opinion beat out all the other shrimp trucks in the area. read more
2 months ago
This place came highly recommended. There are multiple locations. Sour: I was very excited to try this place. All over IG people were raving about it. I thought it was good but I wouldn't say I need to come back multiple times throughout my vacation. The most recommended meal which was the shrimp ceviche was my least favorite. Sweet: The blue crab dip was very good. Not my favorite by itself but with the other ceviches it elevates the flavor. My favorite was the ahi tuna. We also ordered the shrimp aguachile. Both had the most flavor. Everything was fresh. Overall the place was good I would go back to try other options but only if I'm nearby. read more
28 days ago
Blue crab dip/spread was amazing. I get the hype on that for sure. Ceviche is just mediocre, mostly tomato/onion and pretty bland. Disappointing as I've gotten so many recommendations for this place and I don't think I'd go back. read more
Stopped by around 5pm and the place was empty. Greeted by a nice friendly gentleman at the cashier. The vibe was definitely cool, open air comfortble place with seating outside. I ordered a Cabo and steak taco to go. Shortly my ordered arrived neatly packed along with napkin and plastic utensils. I opened the first box and was amazed how the Cabo taco looked. Packed with beef, shrimp avocado and salsa along with a container of sauce. The first bite was heaven! The tortillas was cooked perfectly and held the topping intact allowing a big scrumptious bite. Next was the 2 steak taco stuffed with beef, cheese, tomato with a lime wedge. It was spectacular. I'm from CA and know good Mexican food. This place is the bomb. Will try the ceviche next! read more
24 hours ago
2 months ago
The ceviche was good. I can't say it was the best I've ever had since I'm Mexican but it was good for Hawaii. I think it was the flavor combos for me that felt kinda off. The seafood was fresh though! read more
We were met by Spanish-speaking staff, which is always a pleasant surprise on Oahu. The ceviche was our main target, but we were suggested to try the blue crab tobiko spread, which was an excellent suggestion made by our cashier. The ceviche, fried tortillas, and crab spread were really tasty, refreshing, and satisfying. The crab spread was creamy and added an extra oomph to the ceviche. We also all got horchatas, something I had missed while being away from LA. My group sat outside, which was really sunny and gave serious beach town vibes. read more
I was blown away by his good this spot it! The seafood was fresh and bright and we just knew it was going to be good. We started with the crab ceviche with tostadas and every bite was delicious. The poke nachos were huge with a generous portion of poke. The spicy mayo was the perfect amount to balance out all the flavors. I wish it was closer to downtown so j could get it all the time!! Everything was 10/10 and I can't wait to to go back read more
5 months ago
We have been craving Ceviche ever since he got to Hawaii and heard about Da Seafood Cartel from lots of people. We saw it as we were driving by and decided to stop in and check them out. We preferred from the delightful lady at the counter and she answered all our questions. The shop is small but there are tables inside and outside. Thankfully there is also good parking available out back. The flavors were great and the sauce really enhanced the Ceviche. Everything was fresh, light, and flavorful. Super stop if you are hungry for something other than Poke. :) read more
3 months ago
3 months ago
Sooooo yummy! Very good portions and sizes for all the shrimp we got. Lots of tostadas, you can get extras if you need more. Get the blue crab dip too, that was exquisite! Small interior but has seating. Staff is nice. read more
I absolutely loved eating at Da Seafood Cartel. It was highly recommended to stop by while I was passing through Haleiwa on Oahu, and it was so worth it , especially since I love ceviche so much. The staff was very friendly and welcomed me as soon as I walked in. I already knew what I wanted to order because my SIL told me it was a must see. I tried the ceviche with the blue crab dip. Everything was incredibly fresh and packed with great flavor. This place is highly rated and, in my opinion, the best spot on the island for ceviche. It may be small, but it's definitely worth the drive. The staff is always willing to help you find exactly what you're craving. read more
Ah! If you want a good tostada, order the Tostada Atun (ahi) Fresh tostada served with fresh ahi, citrus sesame sauce , youll be licking your fingers get those extra homemade tostadas ! The O. G tostada was too watery, it overrides the taste of the blue crab spread , when there's shrimp ceviche on top! Well chopped ingredients & peeled cucumbers could help. My opinion Support your local cevicheria! Cute, open air ambiance read more
24 days ago
First time coming to Oahu and saw this place had amazing reviews so I had to come and try for myself. It's a casual spot with the freshest and most flavorful seafood I have tasted. The workers were kind and the food came out really fast! read more
Cool spot to grab some refreshing bites. I got the blue crab dip and camaron ceviche (shrimp). It's a small spot so more of a grab and go place. The ceviche was okay I wish there was more lime flavor, but it was a generous portion and enough to feed 3. The blue crab dip was also tasty paired with the crispy tortilla chips. read more
10 months ago
Another top notch visit today! The seafood here always tastes amazing. The ceviche really is delicious and reminds me of what my grandma used to make in a fridge drawer growing up. Service is fast and friendly! Bring your own beer & have them make you a michelada! $15 with ceviche or $7 without. read more
1 month ago
5 months ago
I tried their famous blue crab spread with ceviche tostada and it was amazing. I loved it so much. I'm really happy I got to try them at the farmers market so I didn't have to make the drive all the way to their actual location lol. read more
2 months ago
2 months ago
This must be the place - considering there are 2 locations and both are close to 5 stars. We hit the North Shore location just in time for lunch. I wasn't quite sure what to expect when we walked into the small shop- ok most *local* eateries have been small. They call it Sonoran Style, I'd say it's more Sonoran take on Hawaiian foods. Order at the counter and a short wait. Poke Bowl for me and Orale Poke Nachos for the Mrs. They were both loaded with the seafood mix. Excellent taste and a lot of food. Price was a reasonable for what we got. These guys are legit @ definitely worth the stop read more
2 months ago
The food was not only amazing, but the service was one of a kind! You feel so welcomed from the moment you enter the establishment. The space is small but special! Ceviche + blue crab combo was unlike anything i've ever eaten but I would go back just for this!! Highly recommend! read more
Definitely deserving of the title "Hawaii's best ceviche." The first bite of the shrimp and fish ceviche I ordered blew me away with how fresh and flavorful it was. I also really enjoyed pairing this with their crab spread! read more
8 months ago
Absolutely amazing Mexican food. Everything is fresh made, and authentic. We had the shrimp, tostada along with fresh fish and shrimp ceviche... everything was absolutely delicious. In addition, they have fresh made-daily homemade Horchata, that is unmatched on anywhere on the Hawaiian islands and rivals most of the Mexican food we've had in California and Mexico. Marcella and her team offer fantastic customer service. She saw we had questions, came out from behind the counter and offered a sample of her ceviche with a smile that sealed the deal for us The location is perfect after a day surfing and ambiance fits right into this North Shore town (Haleiwa). There is ample seating on the front porch and inside with easy parking behind ... so sit down and enjoy a wonderful meal or take some to go... You can't go wrong with this authentic Mexican restaurant oasis on the Hawaiian islands. PS... While we're not locals, we did notice at least half the folks that picked up food on this beautiful Sunday afternoon we're locals... Clearly they know where the best food is just like us out-of-towners. read more
Place was super small and cozy but they do have seating to eat. Was in the area with a friend and decided to try it. Staff is super friendly, tried their Poke Nachos and it was huge portion, great for sharing and super delicious! Try their Aguachiles! We got the verde, and it was so addicting! It can be spicy but good portion of seafood in and refreshing to eat after. read more
2 months ago
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5 months ago
Looked delicious. Tasted awful. Worst poke bowl I've ever had. The rice was so hard, as if it was a day old and not cooked with enough water. Everything else tasted ok, but since the rice was so hard, I had to eat the toppings by itself, ruining the bowl. (What's a poke bowl without rice???). The lady taking our order seemed like we were an inconvenience as well. The shop itself was very clean though. Maybe today was an off day. Just disappointed that I spent $20+ (with tip) for food that wasn't good. read more
1 year ago
1 year ago
Don't sleep on this gem! Sonora style seafood in Haleiwa . The tostada de camarón was delish and the acuchilla verde was full of flavor!! If you want something delish and freshening non alcoholic ask for a tópico chico preparado (similar to michelada) . Must try!! read more
7 months ago
If you're in Hawaii and love seafood, Da Seafood Cartel is an absolute must. The quality is unreal -- everything tastes incredibly fresh, perfectly seasoned, and clearly made with a lot of care. You can tell they really respect the ingredients. The flavors are bold without overpowering the natural sweetness of the seafood. Great indoor and outdoor dining, We've been back 3 times! read more
8 months ago
a hidden gem this is our food before and after 15 minutes service was 100/10-they offered us extra tostada chips, avocado, and chopped seranos an excellent experience and even better cev read more
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66-528 Kamehameha Hwy
Haleiwa, HI 96712
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