This place has so many ingredients that are hard to find on island. I love the variety and family…read morestore vibes. Customer service has always been great, including at their new location in Waipio. I always manage to find street parking for their Beretania store, but the new location has even more parking and is a more convenient location for us peeps on the west side. I will always be a customer here.

Waiting for more merch.hope they sell produce glad they came to our side of town. Looking too many…read moreyears of enjoying their products, hope they get more cuban stuff in

To be honest, we were heading to Va Vin next door but they are closed on Wednesday so we came here…read more I've always wanted to try this place so it all worked out. We got a breakfast brisket sandwich and it definitely did not disappoint. Delicious. We shared between the two of us as we weren't that hungry but oh boy, it was so good I contemplated overeating by ordering another one . Also, I usually hesitate getting house brewed coffee as I'm kinda a black coffee snob but their house blend coffee is terrific. I will definitely will visit this place again, and again . Now I will have to get a crossiant next door and a Cuban sandwich here -

Pretty fantastic place that goes unnoticed…read more This place had great reviews, great pictures, and a great menu... But when trying to find it, it was tough because the signage was not clear. We ordered some fantastic breakfast concoctions that were very inventive, and they did not disappoint. The croquet and the Castro Bistro. The flavor on the Castro brisket was pretty fantastic. This might be one of the prettiest breakfast entrées I've ever had in my life. The chefs understand that we first eat with our eyes. We ate at the outside tables, and every single person walking by stared at our entrées, and most did a U-turn to go inside to order. Pretty great breakfast...Definitely a must go if you're in the area.

My family and I lost power due to hurricane Lala and decided to eat out. I was a bit nervous since…read morewe had a 14month old baby but our waiter was so kind and made sure to include her every time he checked up on us. As it was time to leave it started to storm, one of the staff in the front offered his jacket to cover my baby from the rain. We parked close to the entrance so we didn't see it as an issue. Then our waiter walks us to our car with an umbrella making sure my baby and I got into our car safely and dry. I also want to mention that the food is great and the prices aren't bad! What my family really appreciated was the overall experience and kindness we received from everyone there. Very genuine. It definitely made our day/night. I didn't catch their names but they were working on August 15th. Will be dining in more!

Went for dinner and the parking lot was overflowing, they had a party going on and even with the…read moreparking lot being full we got seated right away. Service wasn't as good as normal, the bus person I I guess could have helped instead of just standing around with the waiter being so busy, which made the service very slow at least they could check on the tables, we were there almost 1/2 hour and no one came to check on the table for water or anything else? We were ready to leave, it has never been this bad on service all the times we dined there. Finally our meals arrived I ordered the special shredded beef burrito which was good as before, which is huge and filling. My wife ordered the veggie regular burrito which after eating about half because it is small compared to the specialty burritos, found out it wasn't a vegetarian burritos, but also a shredded beef burritos. We went early hoping to avoid the rush, but I guess everyone else had the same idea. Sorry no pictures due to this page will not allow me to update any more pictures.

It's been a while since we got some pastele, so decided to phone order for lunch. Simple order, #5…read moreone pastele (hot) and gandule rice, 1 small order of pastele stew, and 1 side order of bacalao salad, and 2 pastele lumpia. Hubs picked up the order and brought home lunch. Side note, the last time I ordered the stew/rice combo, it wasn't enough for the Mr, and since there was rice at home, he ordered the stew separate. I was in a meeting, and would enjoy my food after I was done. As I stepped out of my home office, I see hubs hardly at any stew, and I asked him if he was waiting for me to eat. He said no, and told me "if you want the stew, you can have it". Oh no, I know exactly what that means, so I offered him half of my pastele plate. He said no, and he looked bummed out. I knew I would need to reheat my plate, as it sat for 20 minutes before I got to eat it. While I was reheating my plate, I took a bite of his stew. I had to stop and look at the stew and it looked different. So I took another bite. The taste was ok (not like the amazing stew in the past), but the meat had a different texture. One more bite.....that's when I realized and then asked hubs, "Is that ground pork? Is that why it's different?" And he agreed, "that's what it is! ground pork!" The flavor was a bit off too, but the meat made all the difference. My reheated #5 plate was fine, a little bit salty, but just fine, no complaints. Finished up with the pastele lumpia, which was greasy (usually is unless its fresh) and asked hubs about the bill. Well, I understand inflation is a terrible thing for small businesses and consumers, but my jaw dropped when he said it was $50. And he wasn't a happy camper about the price or the stew. -Sigh- I don't give up easily on places I've enjoyed for years, so I will be back, eventually.

Sad,sad,sad Face. . When I opened my takeout container was…read morewas shocked. Where's my two pasteles??? I scraped the rice and saw what looked like one pastele or was it one pastele split in two. I've been coming here for years. This didn't look right. I've always had the pasteles on top of the rice and not buried. See my picture. The taste was also lacking. The prices have risen that I understand, but what you get for $24 Is not worth it Time to look for a another pastele vendor. Enjoy.

Venezuelan cuisine…read more.. It's so hard to miss this vibrant truck with the cute smiling Arepas flashing a Shaka holding a Venezuela flag, and this newbie is the one to find as you must follow them on Instagram @arepas_hawaii and view their stories for locations feels like an exclusive secret spot. Well I found them in Kaka'ako right beside Milky Way Truck right along side Mother Waldron Park and yes it piqued my curiosity and though I do see on their instagram with menu items including empanadas as well though today it seems to be a selected Arepas seven varieties to be exact (Pollo, Pernil, Carne Asada, Spam, Pabellon and Vegetariana). Arepas are ground corn patties grilled and typically are enjoyed like bread are stuff with various fillings and my Pollo (shredded chicken) was stuffed beyond belief along with queso cheese was so enormous she apologize as it was impossible to close the container lol! The chicken was very moist and flavorful not spicy or loaded with sauce though it's standardly comes with cheese you're able to pile on the toppings by adding extras like more cheese or four types of salsa for +$2...oh my gosh what a fun and generous portions she serves here...it's all love! Thank you!

First off...for a new truck to have prices crossed off on their menu with a sharpie then not even…read morereplace the price is tacky! Was going to order an empanada, 2 drinks and arepa but they said $38. Paid $20 for 2 drinks and 1 empanada instead. Boy o boy did I regret it! $3 for each bottle water?! So that makes the empanada $14?!....lets talk about it! I understand your an arepa truck. But this empanada seems like is made with the same dough as the arepa but just fried. It was so gross and mushy. On top of it the price that was crossed off said $7 under it. I figure, maybe price change is like....$8/$9. Sheesh $14? That's a big difference. Basically paid double. Wasn't even worth it. It was so gross and lacked any flavor. Took me 3 bites to get into the center where the meat filling was. First and last time I'll be eating here!

Lomo saltado was absolutely amazing next to flying to Peru and eating there you won't find anything…read moreclose compared to here. Authentic and served with love and a side of humor. Come here hungry and leave happy and full.

Family vibes. Authentic eats. As if I were back at el Mercado in Peru. If you're looking for…read moreauthentic Peruvian dishes and a homey environment, this is your stop. Relax and enjoy the atmosphere. Lomo Saltado was delish. Aquadito de pollo soup was fire. No, actually, the orange dip for your chips were fire. So happy we found this gem.

We had the steak fries and steak bowl, both warm and satisfying while out exploring Oʻahu. The…read moresteak was savory and well-seasoned, and the fries and rice soaked up the flavors for a comforting bite in the island breeze. The margaritas were simple but refreshing: bright citrus with a clean, cooling finish. We just wished for a bolder, Tex-Mex-style salsa for the chips. Overall, an easygoing, unfussy spot for a quick Mexican-inspired meal in Oʻahu--comforting, flavorful, and laid-back.

Our first quick bite in Oahu. It is like chipotle style. For vegetarians it's an great…read moreOption with so many. We loved the bowl, Burritos, quesadillas and there were so many vegetables. The salsas are Fresh and delicious. The customer service is incredible. It is a super cool experience with so vibrant colors. It is kinda hot as they don't have cooling system.

Great local spot with solid food at a decent price. Many people order take out, but there are…read moretables that you can sit at and it is byob! The birria tacos are definitely one of their specialties and the ceviche was good, but they ran out of the taco shell bowl! Their hot sauces on the side were delicious - a must get. Will come back again to try other items on the menu.

Not going there again…read more They rake in money but treat their clients like peasants. They didn't mark our to-go boxes as chicken or fish. Wife claimed she found a hair but cannot verify.

My foodie friends wanted to make sure we stopped here on our food adventure. I always love coming…read morehere because the Mexican food is pretty good! But what I didn't know was that they don't have a happy hour...they have a HAPPY DAY!!!!! 10-6 PM! So even though we were not really hungry cause we just had lunch, we ordered some crispy tacos...which are four minis. The day was getting happier and happier! The bartender was great! Friendly and attentive! And it still has the same great vibe to just relax and enjoy! Gracias and Mahalo El Ranchero!

The food at Taqueria El Ranchero is still very good, and the prices are reasonable. I had the wet…read moreseafood burrito with shrimp, and as usual, it had an impressive amount of shrimp in it. Flavor was solid, portion was generous, and the food itself is the main reason I keep coming back. The ambiance is chill and local. Most of the afternoon crowd seemed to know each other, which gives the place a comfortable neighborhood feel. That said, the inside is a little dingy and could probably use a renovation. The issue on this visit was the service. When we got there, it was pretty empty, maybe 4 or 5 people sitting at the bar. The guy working behind the bar seated us, but then never brought menus, never brought water, and never came back to take our order. When my friend tried waving him down, he ignored us. Eventually another employee came in, and the bartender just told him, "Go take his order," without acknowledging us at all. I don't know if he was only working the bar that day, but he could have at least brought water, menus, or simply said someone would be right with us. Instead, the whole interaction came across as dismissive and unnecessary. Food was very good as always, but service matters too. Based on this visit, I'd call it 3 stars overall.

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!

I like empanadas but they are deep fried pastries and as such are heavy meals. Moderation is the…read morekey. Guaiqueri Empanadas is a food truck that is often available at a new food truck venue at the Varsity Building on University Avenue and Coyne Street. This is part of Kam Schools' Waianuenue Shopping Complex that is scheduled for completion later this ( 2026 ) year. One of the many ventures Kam Schools is undertaking. Guaiqueri offers Venezuelan empanadas. I tried their Beef Empanada. Filling was hefty and overall a tasty savory pastry. One does the job. Guasacaca ( cilantro cream ) sauce compliments the empanada. If you have political views on Venezuela their owner ( or co-owner ) is quite willing to talk about the situation. He was positive about the overthrow of Maduro but warned it is the crime cartels that still wield the real control from the shadows, but that the average person is going to be better off in general. Hours of operation - I'd check their IG.