Great Yucatán food, just not so good on the Mexican experience. To not celebrate cinco de mayo regardless of the complete understanding of what that means, doesn't make business sense to me. You should have extended hours, not shortened hours, and putting up a tent is nice and all, but make it a celebration of the culture would be my recommendation. I'm a cinco de mayo baby,-and this has been the worst amongst going into traditional spots being a Cali kid! read more

Good food and good service. The inside decor is fun and cheerful. It is a small restaurant, but comforting and quiet. Everything is fresh. They have a coffee flan, which was great for coffee lovers. I would definitely go again. The server was very sweet. Mahalo. read more

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Let me start off by saying that, I love Mexican food, and what I got today, definitely was not Mexican food. When Frida's first opened, their food was great, that is not the case today. For starters, I got two plates of the Chile rellenos, and one plate of the 3 tacos on corn tortillas. The Chile rellenos was very salty, had no taste other than the salt, no sauce for it at all like a typical Chile rellenos is supposed to have, food was cold, not even warm, the beans tasted like it was straight out of a can, and the rice, despite having less than needed to kill the salt from the Chile rellenos, was probably the only thing that was decent, even if it was lackluster at best The 3 taco plate I got was a mix of carne asada and El pastor on corn tortillas, there was nothing redeeming on this plate, the tortillas was like biting into rubber, the meat was flavorless and cold, the beans and rice were of the same poor quality like the Chile rellenos plate, except the tacos came with what I'm assuming is supposed to be salsa, the green salsa tasted like water with a hint of avocado flavor, and the red sauce tasted like water with a hint of what I guess is supposed to be something spicy, it was not.... Needless to say, I will not be returning to Frida's any time soon due to such poor quality food that does not match the price you're paying for it, if I'm paying $50+ for 3 plates of food, it better taste like it's worth the price they are charging for such little food, do yourself a favor and go taco bell, at least taco bell is consistent read more

Food is great A little pricey but I love it We usually get the tacos and burritos with habanero and so yum. Small restaurant but cozy and delicious read more

Good tacos, great service. I stopped in for a quick bite after driving out to Lowe's Waipahu. Only got 2 carne asada tacos this time, but next time I am in the area I will get the plate. The tacos came out quickly and tasted good. It's a small place, clean, plenty of parking. read more

Frida Taqueria - Carne asada Street Tacos - Tacos Near Me - Waipahu, Hawaii

Beautiful authentic Mexican restaurant! Love the atmosphere and friendliness of the place! We also got recommended the supreme burrito that fed two & complimentary chips and salsa! Yummy! Would 10/10 recommend this place! Thank you for a great first experience read more

Frida Taqueria - Supreme burrito - Tacos Near Me - Waipahu, Hawaii

Food came out fast and fresh tastes authentic like eating at home which is hard to find on Oahu! read more

Frida Taqueria - Green chicken enchiladas - Tacos Near Me - Waipahu, Hawaii

We came here on a whim since we have patronized the other location in Ewa Beach. We came on a Sunday around 1 PM. There was only one other person in line with two customers eating. By the time we ordered there was a line out the door. It looks like they have their regular customers. My only complaint is the length of time before you get your food. Not sure if they were shortstaffed or it's normally like that but it seemed like an unusual amount of time we had to wait. They do have an outdoor area that they opened up for seating due to the amount of customers coming in. With that being said, the food was extremely delicious and flavorful. We will definitely come again but not if we are super starving and have to wait extremely long like 20 to 25 minutes. We'll be better prepared next time! They are on the pricier side but everything is pricey these days. read more

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Lots of parking friendly service on a weekday night. I ordered a beef tongue chimichanga and my partner ordered the veggie burrito plate for dine in. This place never disappoints! That beef tongue was melt in your mouth, amazing! There are four tables inside so not a ton of space but cozy and convenient enough if you want to eat your meal fresh. I recommend the chimichanga, dine-in for that nice crisp crust. I'll be back for my taqueria fix. read more

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The food here is really good. We had the street tacos and chimichanga, ending the meal with the tres leches cake. The service was very prompt and cordial. The only drawback for me was access. It is ADA compliant, but it is a very compact space, with a tricky (yet fully compliant) entryway. I love the ambiance, once inside --bright and arty. read more

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They renovated the interior of the restaurant. It's a little snug but fine. Service was good but better than the food. The chips for the nachos was hard and overfried. The texture for the rice and beans was off and plain tasting. The meat for the nachos was just ok. Price was about $20 per person. We hadn't eaten here in years. Historically, it's been good and pricey. read more

This is a cozy spot with just four tables and convenient free parking. I was excited to try it after seeing all the great reviews, but unfortunately, it didn't quite live up to the expectations. We dined in and got complimentary chips and salsa, which was a nice touch, and we added a side of guac. I ordered two carne asada tacos and one al pastor taco, but the meat was very dry. My husband had the carne asada burrito, which was generous in size but average in flavor. Service was quite slow, and we had to ask for basic things like water. We also noticed other tables were given sauces, but none were offered to us--so it seems like you may need to ask for everything here. Overall, I wanted to like this place, but it just didn't hit the mark for us. read more

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A lovely and super cute place for Mexican food! Loved the vibe. We had the classic burrito with steak, super burrito with beef tongue, and the cheese quesadilla was kid-approved. read more

The staff was welcoming right off the bat. We got seats inside in the corner and loved the music and got free chips and salsa for eating there. The kids got a quesadilla and burrito and they added protein no problem. Go hungry and even take some home because it was that good! read more

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Here again and ready to try new items that we haven't had yet. It's cinco de Mayo and we're dining in. It's crazy busy for dining in, carry out and take out. By the way they have an open patio as well. I'm having the taco salad with an outer shell crunchy bowl with all the yummy filings and additions in it, Sooo good! Carne asada fries so much and good too. The horchata is cool and refreshing. Also, the wet chicken green and red enchiladas. Service is welcoming and friendly too. read more

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Tried Frida Taqueria for the first time and it was honestly such a good experience. The food came out fresh, flavorful, and comforting -- exactly what I was craving. I got the birria tacos plate and my wife got the enchiladas, and both were solid choices. The birria tacos were juicy and packed with beef, and dipping them into the consommé was perfect. The enchiladas were cheesy, saucy, and filling without being too heavy. The chicken inside wasnt dry, and has flavor with each bite. The sides were simple but satisfying -- the refried beans had cheese melted on top, and the Mexican rice had good flavor. We also grabbed two horchatas, and they were super refreshing. Not too sweet, nice cinnamon flavor, and the kind of drink that just completes the whole meal. The restaurant itself has a really colorful, cozy vibe -- papel picado across the ceiling, Frida art everywhere, and that home-style taqueria feel that makes you want to come back and dine in next time. Overall, Frida Taqueria is definitely a spot I'd return to. Great portions, great flavors, and you can tell they care about the food. Worth checking out if you're in the area and craving legit Mexican comfort food. read more

I was given inaccurate time estimates multiple times and in the end the order took three times longer than what the employee claimed. Employee then tried to give excuses on why it wasn't an issue. read more

We placed an online order and was told 15 mins. Food was not ready by the time we got there. The portions are very small for the price and the meat in my enchiladas was burnt. Bummed cause the first time we ate there I was overly hours for good Mexican food. But maybe it was an off day. read more

Phone ordered & was told 10 mins. Waited 30 mins for 3 carnita taco's that tasted like kalua pig from the may's white package. Disappointed

Wow, one of the best Mexican places on the island, if not the best. Their wet burritos is the only thing I've had so far, but it's definitely one of the things I crave (can't say the same for all restaurants..). Service is good, they're always nice, but I always take out so I don't sit in though I'm sure it's great. The location is a little odd and parking can feel a little sketchy, but I always order takeout so it's never really an issue for me. It's a cute little shop with nice decos! read more

Mexican cuisine for lunch in Waipahu, Oahu, Hawaii... I wasn't sure if Frida was open. I pulled on the door, and it opened up into a colorful, festive environment with welcoming, cheerful service! Rozzelle was at the cash register, but she came to my table several times to check on me. She was very thoughtful as she brought me a fork for my shrimp taco, which spilled out onto the plate because the toppings were generous! When I ordered at the counter, I was looking for horchata. Rozzelle pointed to the blackboard where it was written... yay! The horchata was rich and cinnamon sweet... not watered down like other places! The shrimp taco had one flour tortilla, veggies, and grilled shrimp. The smokey flavor was much appreciated because there was no spicy sauce covering up the sweet, firm, fresh shrimp! Yummy! The desserts looked so good that I had to get the Berry cheesecake... Too bad they were out of flan. I would return for that! I looked at the reasonably priced merchandise and almost got a pair of earrings for $3! Instead, I got some cute Frida coin purses. The aprons and towels were tempting, too. This is a great little restaurant! I appreciate the free shared parking lot and complimentary chips and (spicy) salsa! Rozzelle gave me the key to the restroom and walked with me outside, then pointed across to the next building where the restroom was. Thank you! Note: Frida Kahlo is a famous painter from Mexico. I first learned about her when some LA Yelpers and I flew from Los Angeles to Mexico City and visited Frida's home, which is now a museum. read more

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Ordered take out. Small portions- not worth the price and the refried beans were really bland. Would probably not go back.

Came here for Cinco de Mayo and ordered the birria tacos. Being from Texas I have huge expectations when it comes to birria tacos. The customer service was friendly - I wasn't sure why I can get chips and salsa for free if I dine in but if I'm taking my food to go I have to pay for them. Ended up with a small bag of chips and an even smaller container of salsa but I won't lie, the salsa had good flavor. This is a small spot with limited seating so if you are taking your food to go you may find yourself standing outside while waiting for your food. Those birria tacos didn't have the rich flavor of the ones back home but they were sizable tacos and worked for the event. read more

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I was going to start this off by saying "wow, I wish they were in town" but they apparently have a food truck in town!! If I lived out on this side, I'd frequent this place. Service was great. They had seating for about 16 inside (4 tables) and were very accommodating and friendly. Our group got a mix of tacos and wet burritos and they were all so delicious. I will be back! read more

Listen... this place is absolutely amazing! I've lived here 23 years and tried lots of Mexican food, but this place! This place!! Goooood lawd . It's a hidden gem of sorts but right in front of your eyes if you're looking. Tiny dining area but they make up for it with great service and crazy good food! And those nachos! Listen lol, if you're a nacho lover like me, this is definitely the place to be! Super cool decor and the prices are perfectly reasonable for the amount of food you get! Tried this place for the first time about two weeks ago and I've been back for seconds and planning thirds, fourths and more! Don't be fooled by the location, it's a total mouth watering secret! Go check it out! read more

Frida Taqueria - Loaded nachos! - Tacos Near Me - Waipahu, Hawaii

Lame service today .......... but food was good so yea. Review needed to be at least 85 characters

Legit quaint taqueria with a cool Frida Kahlo (Mexican artist) vibe. It's nice to see more authentic Mexican food places sprouting up on Oahu. We tried their Asada, carnitas, and chicken tacos and they were all very good. I judge Mexican restaurants by how good their asada is, and this place has very good asada. Not chewy, not dry, and full of flavor. I would give this place 5 stars but parking is scarce, and there are only 4 tables inside to eat at. Service was outstanding. read more

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This place is cozy. I got the classic burrito. 4/5, Mexican rice was on point, pico was fresh, meat was flavorful. They also give you a green salsa to add on-top although i didnt see it until i finished my burrito. On its own its delicious though with spice! Down side of the burrito is it wasnt evenly packed, and the cheese was just colby jack. The drink i got was agua fresca (jamaica) which is hibiscus. It tasted more like juice than water and had a slightly unpleasant earthy after taste but the forward flavor profile was good. This is the first time ive had this kind of agua fresca before so this could be the normal flavor i dont know, overall i would rate the drink 3/5. They also sell a lot of Mexican candies! Overall i would rate the food 4/5-4.5/5. Would recommend! read more

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The food is good but not as good as I remember. Portions are good for the price. You cam get fries with the kids meal and they are delish! The hidden gem here is the horchata. Probably one of the best I've had on the island. It's smooth, flavorful and not gritty. Service is meh. Employees wernt that friendly but they were not rude either. read more

Frida Taqueria - Friday nachos and carne asada plate - Tacos Near Me - Waipahu, Hawaii

Great friendly staff. Food was awesome and portions were generous. Definitely worth coming by and having dinner here read more

Frida Taqueria - Tacos Near Me - Waipahu, Hawaii

Been seeing this on my uber eats offers for weeks and figured why not try this place in person. While finding it in the lot was a tad hard at first this place is worth it and then some. For a legit hole in the wall spot their menu is definitely the most expansive on the island from nachos to postres and drinks. I ended up getting a carne asada fries, California burrito, and a horchata all benchmarks I use to try places. I debated getting fried ice cream too but I'm glad I didn't pull the trigger since the portions were so massive unlike what pictures and prior reviews mentioned that I was full in no time flat. Taste was impeccable with clear separation of ingredients and proper ratios of everything from sauce seasonings and meat. I loved every second of eating it and it used my remainders as extra salsa for my burrito. As for the agua Fresca you almost always can tell if you know what to look for what is a cheap powder Fresca to one that is either done in house to a keg and I was happily impressed it was nicely made and separated again well. Everything came out super fast and the server was quite nice and we even talked the whole time I was there. For value for a place like this looking at the menu not changing its price at all since pre Covid is quite good in these times and worth a stop if not for the food for the people and the nice dessert selection. Move away serges this place is easily #2 arguably #1 on island in my book and will be for you too! read more

The pozole soup is delicious! It comes with all the fixings and The staff and cook are very friendly and the service is excellent. I love the authentic Mexican decor and the authentic salsa with a kick-it wasn't too mild which I suspect some restaurants do for more appeal by the masses. I definitely will come here again. read more

Really good food. I'm not a cilantro fan but the way they blend it makes it SO FRIGGEN DELICIOUS . Kind of small and homey feeling. But the food is the best. I'm so surprised. read more

Frida Taqueria - Classic Chimichanga with Mexican coke. BROKE DA MOUTH - Tacos Near Me - Waipahu, Hawaii

Small shop, inviting atmosphere , tastefully decorated as a tribute to Frida Kalo. We split a fish taco plate. Everything was bomb! Anni took good care of us. Will return to try their mole. read more

Just ate lunch at freda's Taqueria best Mexican food on the island service was fabulous the food was the best Mexican food I ever had and the owners and the cook are Hispanic I plan to visit there very often they had great Aloha spirit read more

Very cute hole in the wall. We had the carne asada torta, carne asada huarache, 2 carne asada tacos, and a chorizo taco with a side of habanero salsa. I was pleasantly surprised at how flavorful and seasoned the carne asada was. They really loaded it up with meat too. Their beans were perfect and the rice was flavorful as well. Their horchata was super delicious and not grainy like other places. I knew service would be a little slow since it's such a small place and it was filled with people waiting but I thought it was worth the wait. I'll be coming back read more

I planned a last minute Birthday party for my husband. He wanted Mexican food so we went to their cute restaurant to check them out. We loved the carne asada, enchiladas, rice beans and horchata. I placed the order that day. Anny was so supportive in helping me plan the size pans to get. The food was even better at our party and our guests were impressed with the presentation and taste! Anny checked in with me to follow up after the party. She's the best!!! I'm so happy that we found Frida Taqueria so close to home. I highly recommend their food. It's delicious! read more

The Spanish rice and beans are so yummy! Probably the best I've had from Mexican restaurants on Oahu. The chicken enchiladas are all right. I want to try their pozole but I heard they give lettuce, rather than cabbage, and don't include all the other toppings. So that's a bummer! read more

Craved for Taco Tuesdays! This Mexican eatery reopened in same location. Server/cashier was very welcoming, courteous, patient with customers questions and orders. Free and lots of parking. First, pay for your order, then dine in. Packed with customers about 5:30 p.m. for dine in and to go orders. Lots of bright colors and various memorabilia that takes me back to eastern and western parts of Mexico. Smaller restaurant seats about twelve to thirteen people comfortably. I wouldn't recommend seating near refrigerated beverages as I had to move to middle seat since worker informed me a customer will grab a drink. Ordered Taco plate (3 pcs) with corn tortillas which includes refried beans and rice. You're welcome to mix and match any of protein choices. If ordering lengua, it's additional $2. Chips were served room temperature and about half of it tasted stale. Ay carumba! I prefer tortilla chips to be served fresh and hot! Salsa delivered and served fresh. Highly recommend corn tortilla tacos lengua and pastor. Great marination and in depth flavors. Couple of diced pineapples adds a little acidity and contrast to these tacos. I could definitely go without it. Chorizo taco is more on spicy side and yet delivers flavor wise. Green chile sauce and roja sauce complemented all three tacos. Nix the refried beans and rice. It wasn't served hot. Lackluster. I poured an eighth of remaining salsa in refried beans and consumed it. Tasted a whole lot better. Definitely go for horchata which is so refreshing, calms and cools spicy palate. Horchata is not advertised on their menu. Available in 16 oz, 24 oz and 32 oz cup. Kindly inquire with cashier or server. I got my fix for now. read more

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The barria tacos are so good that I have random cravings that have me getting them in the middle of the night. They are so meaty and delicious. I love the cilantro in the consommé. They also have an Oreo cheesecake that is to die for! read more

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