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    Los Chaparros Mexican Restaurant

    4.2 (1.4k reviews)
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    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Lime margarita with lihing mui
    Emily W.

    Went on a weekday with my mom, parking lot was full. We got seated quickly and water was bought to the table. The waiter asked if we had any questions. I ordered the lunch special mini super chaparros burrito with steak and the waiter asked if I wanted it wet. I asked him if it was good, he said yes, he likes it with the red sauce. So I told him I'll try that and got the daily margarita special which was lime. I got it blended and with lihing powder which was good. Burrito was filling and there was nothing mini about that burrito. Just wish there was a bigger parking lot for the restaurant. I know there's some street parking, but sometimes it's already taken depending what time you go.

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    Emerald Zenelle P.

    There was a small wait when we came but it was less than 10 mins. Parking is also quite limited but there's a lot of street/metered parking. The ambiance is really nice, i like their decor and the lighting wasn't too dim or too bright. Music volume was just right. Now the food... just dumbfounded by how good it was. It's one of the few Mexican restaurants that taste authentic. The chipotle steak chingalinga was such a perfect appetizer with the provided sauce! The steak was tender for all dishes. The salsa, guacamole, sour cream, pico de gallo were all amazing! This restaurant gives you a taste of their culture and all the servers were accommodating and gave recommendations!

    Mi amor had Chile Colorado, he said best that he's had in a long time.
    Colleen L.

    Our friend suggested this place for lunch so we met her. She did tell us that parking was limited so go early. She wasn't joking, we arrived 5 minutes before they opened and parking was full. No worries it was a Sunday so street parking was available. That was the downside, otherwise our experience otherwise was great!! Enjoyed everything!

    Enchiladas Suizas
    Emms M.

    We had the enchiladas suizas w/rice &' beans , huevos rancheros w/ rice &' beans. &' a kids cheese quesadilla with rice. Drinks we had horchata &' Coke products. Horchata was super flavorful, very good! Enchiladas were good as well but I got chicken &' it was a little hard to cut through. Rice was fluffy but not to much flavor and the beans were super watery with zero flavor as well. The huevos rancheros were okay the were plated on top of a tostada but the rancheros was just the salsa they give you with chips.... Customer service was amazing they were super short staffed but the chef actually came out to help wait tables super nice as well, as for the ambiance you get the normal Mexican restaurant style! I would recommend this place if you're in the area just try different things. Parking also is super limited &' small!

    Chicken mole enchiladas
    Rod U.

    "Twelfth man on the deal team, last to know". That's me. A decent "Mexican" spot that I've driven by hundreds of times. First, being Hawaii, decent means not using pasta sauce to replace pico, not using shredded processed cheese, and not using refried beans from a can. Don't think of comparing this to that "authentic ethnic" spot in LA or the over border drunken stint in TJ. All the requisites from tortas, burritos, tacos, enchiladas, fajitas, sopas including pozole and menudo, on offer. Complimentary C&S, just OK. Kinda soggy chips and the watery salsa doesn't much depth despite being fire roasted and not much spice heat. No complaints on the basic rice and refried beans that accompanied the large, stuffed trio of chicken empanadas (usually comes with two, add an additional for $5). Flavorful enough but not that complex mole. They are finished off with some sour cream, raw onions and crumbled cotija. Solid. Fast, friendly service with servers who seem to know their regulars well. Fair pricing with almost everything sub $30. It is what it is. Not bad for Hawaii and works to scratch the Mexican itch.

    Chicken Mole with corn tortillas
    Holly B.

    All Mexican restaurants are NOT the same! We dined at Los Chaparros on Veretania Street and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Mario, the owner of the restaurant, was our server and was engaging, friendly, and helpful. The salsa and home made chips were a terrific teaser before dinner. The chips were crispy and delicious, not greasy at all! And the salsa was perfectly seasoned with a little hot to spice it up. I had the chicken mole plate, which comes with corn or flour tortillas, refried beans, rice and a small fresh salad. ONO! And quite a large serving, too much for me to finish. My significant other had the enchilada plate, which was delicious too. The enchiladas were like open tacos, with all the steak and fixings on top of the shell. Yum! And dessert was the banana flautas, which were like hot banana lumpia, though NOT greasy, but light, dusted with cinnamon and sugar and a caramel sauce and a generous scoop of vanilla ice cream. Perfect! And you can BYOB! We'll definitely be back to try other interesting offerings on the menu!

    Side salad with Chipotle Ranch dressing
    Dawn K.

    I must have Los my mind because I can't believe I haven't done a review for Los Chaparros yet. This place is one of our all-time favorites. We've been frequenting this owner-operated, small-business for years. And by years, I mean decades. This neighborhood joint has survived for 20 years! That says something... From casual weekday lunches, to quiet dinner dates, to lively get togethers with friends, we've enjoyed many meals at Los Chaparros, and they've never let us down. Service is warm and welcoming with long-time staff that remember your name and greet you like you are visiting their home. The owner Mario is often serving and bussing tables, too. His graciousness extends to his menu where he shares some of his cherished family recipes including a lip-smacking mole. The menu also features some Tex-Mex inspired dishes like quesadillas and tortas. There is something for everyone! This is especially true since I'm a pescatarian and my husband is an everything-tarian. We always share a side salad with the chipotle ranch dressing. And we change it up and have enjoyed everything for their enchiladas to burritos to chimichangas to tacos. All are delicious! Lots of vegetarian and pescatarian options for me. Lots of beef options for the hubby. The green chile soup is a bowl full of flavor and comfort. They have combos where you can select your entree and have a soup, salad, or rice and beans making it easy for you to customize your meal to your liking or mood. They also make a marvelous margarita and offer some good beer options that pair well with their dishes. The parking lot isn't big but there is street parking nearby. And people do a lot of take out too, although we never have. We prefer enjoying the food in the homeyness of the restaurant. Bright colored walls featuring pictures of Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera. Booth and table options accommodate small and large parties. There are so many reasons we keep coming back to this place. There are so many things on the menu we haven't even tried, even after all these years of patronage. With this review I congratulate Los Chaparros on their 20th anniversary and thank them for serving us great food with such care for so many years. Cheers to many, many more!!

    Margaritas
    kayla y.

    Best staff and service! The margaritas were so tasty and you can do them on ice or blended

    Two Items Combo (Quesadilla & Enchiladas)
    Xin L.

    My partner and I was really craving for Mexican food and had a spot in mind at first. However, that spot sold out of the item(s) we wanted to try so we ended up searching for Mexican food last minute. We found los chapparos and made our way there. The parking situation is a bit rough, there are very limited parking lot space in front of the establishment but it was already fully occupied. We had to drive around a couple of times in the area to find a street parking spot. We made our way to the establishment and were quickly seated. The waiter was very enthusiastic and friendly, engaging with every table he had. They have a pretty expansive menu so I struggled a bit to decide on what to order. I eventually inquired and the waiter recommended the LC fiesta burrito which I got and my partner got the combo plate with a quesadilla and enchilada, both with carnitas. He meant to order carne asada but he "didn't want my help" smh. The dishes took a WHILE to come out, but we had chips and salsa to keep up occupied. My burrito was good, the proteins were flavorful and the steak wasn't too tough. I do feel like the burrito size was a bit lacking for its price and I usually like to eat my burrito with plenty of salsa which wasn't provided. My partner's combo plate was good, nothing blew our minds but it was a good meal. I do feel like his order would've been perfect if he got the actual protein he wanted (carne asada). We ended the meal with churros, it was also good and a bit excessive in sugar which we had to shake off. I feel like there should've been more ice cream as it was the perfect pair for churros but there was only a tiny amount of ice cream (a FULL scoop would've been perfect). I'm not super sure if we would come back, nothing was bad but nothing was worth knocking my top Mexican spots off its feet.

    Specialty enchilada menu
    Nikki U.

    This place has probably the best Mexican food on island! I haven't been here in years since the parking is usually really bad, however, we went later in the night and it was a great time to go. The place had a great colorful atmosphere and we were given chips and salsa once we sat down. Their salsa is so tasty and the chips were fresh and crisp. I ordered the Enchilada del Bajio which came with a red sauce, grilled onions, and fried potatoes on top. As well as rice and beans on the side. It was so flavorful and I was able to get two different types of meat which was nice. Everything was so yummy and we left feeling full. Another thing to remember is that they charge a 3% fee on credit cards, so I recommend paying in cash. They will automatically apply the 3% fee on your bill, so just make sure to notify your waiter that you would like to pay in cash and they will remove the fee for you.

    Russel M.

    La Chaparrals is definitely one of our go to places near Waikiki. Finally tried the steak Chiliques today. It's a monster thank goodness Kar is helping Services always with a smile

    Take out $14 chicken chimichanga with rice and beans and chips and salsa
    Lindsey A.

    Reasonable food. Chicken chimichanga came with sour cream and guacamole and chips and salsa. Also had beans and rice. Best Mexican food I've had on Oahu. Comparable to West Coast Mexican food.

    Chimichanga with ground beef
    Lloyd W.

    Walking in is the unnoticeable ambiance of Mexico. So you know what kind of food is served here. Came just in time (1:00 pm) when the lunch crowd was leaving and the limited parking emptied out. Food is always good except today. The rice was good but the beans was little runny. Complimentary chips and salsa is always welcome once you sit down. The salsa changed color since the last time I came here. It's a dark color instead of red tomatoes with round onion and cilantro. Chile relleno is good. Don't let my photo fool you. Sorry, I mixed my rice and beans together before I took the photo. Hoping the beans will be less runny. Chimichanga was nice and crispy with same runny beans. My lunch partner ordered it with ground beef instead of the usual shredded beef, but you have a choice. My lunch partner likes ground beef instead of the regular pull meats. This is the only place that we found that has ground beef in most of their dishes. They have weekdays lunch special for certain dishes which includes you choice of soft drinks. Pros: Good food. Good friendly service. Cons: The beans were runny and the salsa was not fresh. Small parking lot. Hard to turn around and had back out of the parking lot. Some places puts meat in there Chile relleno. They don't. Would I return? Yes. I it's one of my go to places.

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    Do they deliver alcoholic drinks with my food?

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    Are they currently serving alcohol?

    Yes, they have margaritas, etc.

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