After seeing the 2 star rating, I was apprehensive about going here, but it turned out pretty good. The chips were served warm and the salsa was wicked good. Food was served very quickly with good portions for the price. Everyone was happy with what they got. The only real minuses were that they didn't offer to refill my drink, and that they were kind of slow to come back after we were finished. Overall, good food for a good price. I would go here again if I was in Kailua. read more

I hail from the Bay Area, Ca, moreover, the South Bay Area, so i know my mexican food. The food was eh. it wasn't bad but it wasn't fantastic, it was adequate for a dinner of mexican food. Our server was sortof chatty in the annoying way. Like he thought he was really witty and it seemed that he despised the tourists or something, which is ironic considering that they probably make up over 80% of the restaurant's business! the salsa was nasty like ketchup mixed with pico de gallo. maybe some of the other yelpers haven't had real (good) salsa but this would NOT be it. The chips, on the other hand, were pretty good still warm from the fryer. An extra star for the outdoor seating, too bad that the view is a gas station across the street. I think our bill was in the neighborhood of $30 - $35 including two beers and a tip... sort of pricey for mexican if you ask me, but then again, i guess you are, since you are reading this!! read more

I can't say too much about Los Garcias since I have only had the menudo. BUT I will say that the menudo was FANTASTIC!!! The broth was incredibly savory, the onions and cilantro freshly chopped, and so much meat!!! I have been craving menudo for the longest time. After calling two other places that were a miss and having the pneumonia, Los garcias was the saving grace for the night! read more

Margaritas are ok. We had beef nachos, which were super salty, queso dipp, j poppers, potato skins, and the kids cheese quesadilla. The best thing was the quesadilla. Oh and the water. The guacamole and chips were good though read more

Los Garcia's - Beef nachos meh. - Mexican Near Me - Kailua, Hawaii

*My personal opinion/experience* If you are Hispanic, Latino, Ladino, and you are used to eating that type of food. DO NOT GO HERE! If you are just someone who's in Hawaii for a visit and you are hungry, I would recommend you to eat at McDonald's instead. This place, by far is the worse I have ever encountered. I don't write a 1st timer reviews, I always go back to give it a second, third, forth, or fifth time. So, far this is the 6th time I have gone to that place, Yet nothing has changed. If you are really hungry expect to wait at least 30 minutes minimum for your food to arrived, but while you wait, you will probably be full with all the chips and salsa that they will give you. Not to mention, that most of their food in the menu doesn't have flavor. I have tried more than half the menu and so far, the menudo(soup) it's the only one that had a hint of flavor after I added all the veggies, but it won't always have the Garbanzo or Corn (they alternate with those two @_@) The menu it's pricey for a lousy and tasteless order. You are better off at McDonald's or even with the snacks from the Gas Station next to it. I love food for the taste and not much for the looks. If you are only looking to try tacos, you should go to SERG'S, So far it's the only decent place in Hawaii that I have found to be good with flavor and price. I am sure there's more places out there, but I will find them. I am NOT here to advertise any other restaurant, but to give you a heads up and not to have high expectations with the food they served and for you to waste your time. I know I did, yet I tried. ps. I give my honest reviews, whether is good or bad. I only rate food, not the Chef or the Staff. Everyone's opinions/reviews are different, but most of them lack of honesty. read more

I dined at Los Garcia's about two years ago and remembered that the food was pretty good. So, when my wife and I headed towards Kailua we decided on Mexican food and I remembered Los Garcia's. Let me tell you that this was no where near the food I remembered. First, the salsa tasted like it was canned tomato sauce and canned stewed tomato mixed together. I had to ask for bottled hot sauce to add flavor. A bottle of Pace salsa would have been much better. Every good Mexican restaurant needs to start with good salsa. To be fair my chicken taquitos were decent. But, my wife's enchilada lunch was very bland. The sauce would have been better if it came from a can. Lastly, and this is the clincher, we witnessed the waitress returning a basket of leftover chips back into the warming tray to be reused again. read more

Stopping in for a mid afternoon Happy Hour. $2 off all drinks between 3-6 so having some margaritas and ceviche tacos. Yummy!

Our dinner was delicious. Los Garcia's food is inexpensive for Hawaii Mexican food. It is one of favorite eating out places. It's unpretentious decor and real Mexican food cooked by Mexican immigrants and served by some of the best servers a restaurant of this category can have. I value the quality at such a fair price here. I had the enchiladas in chicken beef and cheese and my partner enjoyed the nachos. We had a great dinner. read more

Hands down the best Mexican place on the island. The cheese dip was fantastic, Guam was wonderful, kids menu was as expected, our food was so good and our daughter loved the fried ice cream! It is BYOB which saves a lot of money and they do sell "virgin" drinks so bring your tequila and rum. The atmosphere is as though you are in Mexico. Everything we had was made with flour tortillas (which we prefer) and the flavor was spot on. A MUST TRY! The people who work here are Mexican and know their food I like a lot of other places on island where the employees aren't and don't speak a bit of Spanish. read more

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I didn't get food poisoning, but I was definitely skeptical. I came in with a friend around 7pm on a Friday night and there was nobody else in the building. The salsa that came with the chips they served tasted as if it were made with tomato purée from a can; it had almost a metallic taste to it. There were a couple times when I was eating my quesadilla that I tasted dirt. I actually opened it to see if there was anything wrong with it, but there was nothing I could visibly see. I would have ordered tacos, but I was a little wary of ordering meat from here. I came to this location with a friend, so it wasn't my turn to pick the restaurant! This is not the place to go if you're looking for good Mexican food. They also had a sign up front that said to bring your own booze, so that meant no margaritas! read more

Snuck away for a late afternoon lunch and the food was delicious as always, only. 3 stars because we had to find our server when we left to pay and she wasn't all that attentive. But we had the chicken Flautas which usually we get cut in half and I share with my girlfriend. My boyfriend had the beef quesadilla which he was not impressed with and he said reminded him of microwave pizza but with tortillas. The chips were delicious and we really liked the salsa, a more thick salsa than watery. Will def go again. read more

Los Garcia's - Yummy chips and dip - Mexican Near Me - Kailua, Hawaii

Not a mainland Mexican restaurant, but as close as it gets here on island. Definitely one of the best places I've been to as far as Mexican food goes. Only bad thing I have to say, we came here early and no other customers were here and yet somehow I still had to get up and ask for drink refills and chips because the cheese dip we ordered was cold at that point. Will definetly come back though. read more

Incredibly frustrated. Los Garcia's is one of our favorite restaurants on the island, until tonight. We ordered our food to go at 7:49pm tonight. Then almost an hour later at 8:40pm, we received a call that they were out of the chile verde and to pick another item on the menu. The whole reason I eat there is because of the child verde! It would have been more professional to call us earlier rather than at the very last minute. Or to at least comp the item they didn't have. Wasn't an option, they told us to choose something else. Typically on a Saturday night, you'd think they'd be well stocked up on their sauces and meats. Well not tonight! Not sure we will be returning here anytime soon. Looks like Mexico Lindo will be our new place for "Mexican" food. read more

This restaurant is my favorite mexican restaurant to go to here in Kailua. It's reasonably priced, food taste good, & if you go there on Monday's there's a guy that does free massages (which of course I just have to tip him...he does his job well) I could literally fall asleep in his chair!! Anyway, back to the food..I've been here multiples times but I don't usually stray too far from my norm entree although I do switch up my appetizer from time to time...Everything that I've had from here is delicious! They serve their quesadilla and taquito apps w/ sour cream, guacamole, & I think pico de gallo (i apologize if I'm incorrect there). I've tried both their Menudo & Tortilla soups both good BUT the tortilla soup had avocado chunks in it which I didn't care too much for (not an avocado fan). As for the entree, I just get the 2 combination with beef taco & a chicken enchilada. When I go there hungry, I tell you I leave very satisfied & absolutely full! Where the food is great, the service sometimes lacks. There were a few times where my girlfriend & I felt ignored or forgot about. We get left at a table, especially after they bring us our meal, & we don't ever see our server again. It was on those occasions where my water cup stayed empty almost the entire time we ate our dinner (that in my opinion drops your tip MAJORLY if your lucky I decide to even leave anything) But this last time we went there the service was amazing. I noticed more people working there so that's definately a plus. If not for such great service the other night, I would've given a 3 star... It may not look like much, even inside needs updating, but it's worth a visit to enjoy decent mexican food read more

Some of the blandest mexican food I have ever had in my life. Chips: Boring. Extra Spicy Salsa: barely spicy. Everything was just OK. It gets 2 stars because it was edible, but its definitely nothing to ever order again. Stick with Mexico Lindos for Kailua Mexican food. read more

Was craving Mexican food and decided to check this place out while in lanikai. Really wasn't impressed. Me and my friend split the combo with 4 choices ($18) and it was easily enough food for the two of us, but chili relleno was so bad I couldn't finish it, the burrito was tiny and mostly tortilla and the enchiladas were small and mediocre. It came with free chips and salsa but the salsa tasted like marinara sauce... Really strange. (Our waitress was very brisk and friendly though). The search for good Mexican food on O'ahu continues... read more

I always pass this place but never tried it. Four stars thanks to our server. She was super friendly and even checked on making their queso spicy. Ordered the gordita with salsa verde and pork. ...excellent. asked to make their queso spicy and the sender asked the kitchen, returned and said they will put some salsa in it. Came out nice and spicy, loved it. Took a shot of tequila and drank a dos equis. Only complaint is that the beers are 6 each. Kailua pricing, lol. read more

Los Garcia's - Salsa verde and pork gordita, and a combo plate with a tamale and Chile relleno. - Mexican Near Me - Kailua, Hawaii

I am still on my quest to find a replacement for my beloved Compadres, whose salsa was muy excellente. We walked up the outer edge of Makapuu to the lighthouse on President's Day and decided to head into Kailua for lunch. I knew there were some mexi restaurants in Kailua town but had never eaten there, despite living on Oahu for over 30 years. We saw the Los Garcia's sign and decided to give it a try. Straight up, I loved the salsa. I like my salsa like that, even thought it could have been a little chunkier, with more tomato and onion, however, that 'saucy' sort of salsa is how I prefer mine and this was quite good. The Mexican Pizza I ordered was ok. Nothing great, although I thought their beans and rice were good and complemented the dish well. It looked like the greenery on the plate was cabbage instead of lettuce though. It had a very whitish, washed out look to it, but tasted ok. Weird. My gf had the Chile Relleno as she orders that whenever we try a new mexi place and she felt it was just so-so. So, I guess that salsa can't be the only reason for choosing a new mexi hangout, even though I liked this one the best so far. I still have yet to review Mexico and a couple others in town. read more

This place is horrible! The food is not authentic whatsoever and to make matters worse...we found hair in two of our chimichangas! Gross! $100 down the drain. Don't bother. read more

Yall make it so difficult to support local during this time. I pulled up to order and say the "vote for mike love" signs. A quick glance at his platform and I'll find somewhere else to eat. But I will say I do appreciate the signs. At least it gives me the opportunity to choose where to spend my money. read more

It's not very good. It's missing on all cylinders. Needs major improvement for it to survive.

The food was decent but nothing extraordinary. The service was quick and presentation cute. If you're picky with your Mexican, you'll be disappointed. Overall though, it was an ok spot. read more

Los Garcia's - Mexican Near Me - Kailua, Hawaii

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Me and my cousin loved it there. Cool AC , nice place to visit. 'Ono ceviche. I liked that it was really a relaxed atmosphere. Also the serving sizes were generous. read more

The waitress was very nice but the food is horrible. my wife and I are somewhat spoiled when it comes to Mexican food. This is a tex mex place that apparently lost their liquor license. the place was empty and dirty. The food was overpriced and flavorless. I would not recommend this place. read more

Went here first time and I gotta say, The first bite you take is a warm sensation that fills your tongue with the aroma of what you've bought and then lulls you into a sense of serenity before a rich, creamy extract overcomes your mouth with a mouth-watering taste of natural flavors and zest that smoothly slides down your throat to deliver an enchanting experience. And, that's just the ice cream. The enchiladas were like an added bonus that only gets better. 5 Stars if you wanna see it in text. If you just get one thing, get the ice cream. It's designed to impress. Order it with an entree and you got a full-course meal. read more

Zero stars!!! This real Mexican knows that this is fake Mexican food Steak doesn't even taste like Mexican carne asada nor is a good American steak. Asked for "sopa de tortilla" and got beans in bean juice. Asked for tortillas to dip in my soup and got little tostadas. Most def not what I expected. read more

Our family of five loved the chips and salsa on the table right away, the super friendly service, and the speed the food came in. Terrific Mexican food: sizzling fajitas, savory enchiladas with really good Verde sauce, perfect quesadillas. The lime Jarritos were refreshing. Important note: as of this post the restaurant is BYOB; we brought beer and they'll make margaritas if you bring the tequila. I recommend this traditional Mexican restaurant! read more

This place is a poor excuse for "Mexican" food and the margaritas tasted like dish water. All around a very disappointing food experience. The only reason I've given them another star is that the outdoor seating is quite nice and the service was speedy. read more

We out for lunch w/ friends from school during our lunch break. I had the chimichanga platter. (the plate I always judge a Mexican place on). It was very good! They had plenty of lettuce, tomato, sour cream and guacamole to go w/ it. The re-fried beans were actually homemade and delicious. The rice had good flavor as well. The chips and salsa...the salsa actually had a good spicy flavor and was chunky not runny and flavorless. The only thing is that we had 4 people in our group and not enough for all of us. I don't understand why people are giving such low ratings. The food is good and service was as well. Coming from the Mainland and knowing what good Mexican food is I was really happy to find this place. I will be back! read more

I grew up in Kailua and this place has been there as long as I can remember. This was the first time I visited, as I've always heard it was mediocre at best, but since Mexico Lindo's food has gone downhill and prices have skyrocketed my husband and I figured we'd try Los Garcias. I ordered the Burrito Garcia--if it's named after the establishment it must be good! Meh. It was chicken and beans in a tortilla. I was pretty disappointed. The beans and rice were delicious, the chips were warm and crunchy. The salsa was edible but nothing special. My husband had a chicken chimichanga and said he loved it. Next time we go, if we return, I will be sure to order something smothered in sauce. It might be more interesting than the bland burrito I had this time. Service was less than enthusiastic but very polite and attentive. No complaints there. read more

food sucks! they should get some actual mexicans in here & teach them how to make authentic mexican food! never again...even if for the entertainment! worse birthday dinner ever read more

I went there for "taco Tuesday" tonight. I like supporting local small businesses. I live in Mililani and regret driving that far for taco Tuesday. $5 each for SMALL, mediocre and little meat carne asada tacos (our waiter kept calling them steak tacos... ugh). $3 each for SMALL, mediocre chicken tacos. Over $24.00 for tacos and no drinks, only water. I will save my money or just go to Alejandro's. Parking is NOT available and you have to pay to park in a near by parking structure. Also, no alcohol only byob. This all explains why there was only one other customer there the entire time. Not a great atmosphere or good tasting food. We definitely won't be returning. read more

No parking! Had not renewed alcohol license, so there was no beer or anything else for that matter. When they are able to serve alcohol its $6 for a Corona Over priced food New York steak for $18 had an inch of fat all the way around it. for such a upper class neighborhood, you would think they would have a good chef. read more

Terrible food for such a price, we got the chimichanga with shrimp and the shrimp fajitas. In both meals with maybe had 10 shrimps. 0/10

Cute little place. We got taken out and the food was fresh and my chimichanga was great! Small portion sizes in my opinion. Husband didn't like his burrito. The salsa is so good though read more

Not sure about why so many bad reviews. Seems as if a lot of them are day/lunch customers. My family ended up here quite by accident for dinner service. The restaurant we had been planning to visit had technical issues in the kitchen and had to stop serving. With a starving 7 year old in hand, we had to find a place nearby fast. Despite the negative reviews, we decided to chance Los Garcia's. We were very pleased. We had appetizers, drinks, entrees, and desserts. Every bit of the food was very good (only slightly bland) and the portions were just right. Our server was friendly and accommodating, even making a special trip to the kitchen to spice up some of the salsa for my husband. The restaurant seemed clean and comfortable to us, though the women's bathroom could use some touching up. I definitely will try Los Garcia's again! read more

Awesome True Authentic Mexican Food, Great service. BYO Booze a minor draw back. LOVE it read more

My husband and I love mexican and our relationship was built on it basically. Since coming to the island finding a good mexican restaurant is hard like super hard. We came here after a hike, and fell in love! The people are welcoming, the food is fantastic! Not to mention a great veiw of the mountains! Would for sure come here again and again and again. read more

Out of all the Mexican restaurants I've tried here I could honestly say this is probably the best !!!

Food was good a lil over priced for what it was. And the liquor, 12 dollars for small ass margarita? ? Please ur crazy, 6. Bucks for a beer. Ur not a night club dinner for 2, 2 beers 2 maragatitas, and two entrees. 89 bucks. Ur high. !!! Never going back... plus we had to look for servers in an empty restaurant. .. dont bother with this place. Go to el mariachi. !! Nobody charges 12 bucks for a margarita. Unless it's huge... I will never recomend u again to the people I know. And I know alot. Burn on u. Tuff titty bye bye never again. read more