Food is seriously yum and plentiful. Decor is totally cantina. The bar was packed. Outside seating was full as well. Restrooms were feeling the heat. As were the staff. But don't let that deter you. We waited quietly and patiently at the check in counter, and watched the staff walk between taking orders, delivering water and dishes. No one caught our eye to say we'll be with you in a minute, even if they stood right in front of us touching their counter pad. We thought we were being ignored. We didn't try to stop anyone, though. Others from behind squeezed past us to just get seats at the bar. However, we had a group of five wanting to dine in at a table. I watched as seated guests waited for someone to take their orders. As soon as staff were able to engage, we were greeted, and advised where we'd be seated once another staff member had mopped the floor by the table. And then the service was great from there. Well into our meal, which was delish(!), with water refills and requests fulfilled, we discovered there was a brand new gal on deck who was trying to be helpful with utensils and napkin prep, but no one had a chance to train during the lunch rush, which was above the normal crowd because of the wonderful community event right outside - the "I Love Kailua" street fair). Everything was just super busy. And I say lunch rush with tongue in cheek because it was well past the lunch hour and people were still lining up out the door. So glad everyone was patient and were able to enjoy their food and beverages (we weren't drinking but those margaritas looked fire!) in air conditioned comfort. Don't forget to ask for the salsa, sour cream, or guacamole. Once staff are in rhythm, everything works out. read more

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My boyfriend and I were craving Mexican food, so we decided to get takeout from Mexico Lindo, and we really enjoyed it! I ordered the California burrito, and my boyfriend got the chimichanga. This was my first time having a California burrito served wet with red sauce on top, and I liked it! The burrito was moist, packed with tasty ingredients, and the sauce added an extra layer of richness. My boyfriend has been here before and always raves about the chimichanga, so of course he enjoyed his meal. I had a bite of the chimichanga and it was pretty good! I was also really impressed with the horchata--it comes in a huge portion and has a strong cinnamon flavor, so yummy! Overall, this is a solid choice for Mexican food in the Kailua area. read more

Mexico Lindo Kailua - Chimichanga with shredded chicken - Mexican Near Me - Kailua, Hawaii

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Service is incredible either way at the bar or in the restaurant. Can't beat it!! Staff is incredible as usual. HIGHLY RECOMMEND read more

I love coming here for the pleasant, friendly service and quality food. Today, I ordered the usual $4 chips and salsa. I don't mind paying for it because the salsa is very tasty and has perfect spice. It is saucy, not watery - I love that! If I remember correctly, the chips used to be warm, but was more like it came out of a bag today and kind of hard rather than crispy. I noticed they no longer have ala carte items on the menu, so things are in the high teens and twenties as far as the cost. It's ok, the quality is worth it and I can take leftovers home. I mentioned that I needed to head out for an appointment in 1 hour. My mini quesadillas filled with melted cheese, moist shredded chicken (hold the sour cream) with quac and pico de gallo on the side came in 7 minutes! Plenty of time to eat and write this review. The restaurant filled up on this Thursday at 12:15pm. I'm not surprised! I love that they have both Tapatio (my go to Mexican hot sauce) as well as Cholula hot sauce on the table. I was happy to have Allison serve me as she has in the past. She is so friendly and helpful in ordering my item. It's such a delight to have her here-what a gem! I hear friendly chatter at the bar which rises to a roar at times. I bet there's lots of regulars here. I recommend coming here. Even if you have to drive from town! read more

Mexico Lindo Kailua - 2 mini chicken quesadillas, a side of chips and salsa - Mexican Near Me - Kailua, Hawaii

Located in Kailua, across from CPK. Lots of free parking in the lot right infront of Mexico Lindo. Food was amazing!! Service was amazing! And the ambiance was amazing!! We definitely will be back again. It was so great that we forgot to take photos. read more

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I have been coming here for years!!! I love this place ! BUT I am no happy with the added music on Tuesdays because it's extremely loud with the current acoustics in the room and the trumpet is just way too far. You can't hear anyone and it's ear piercing read more

The food was okay, but definitely overpriced for what it is... my taco salad was $25! That's too much for taco salad & Mexican food in my opinion. The portion size was fair, but I didn't like that the taco shell wasn't crunchy and tasted like it was fried in old oil. No salsa came with the meal either, which felt like a miss for a Mexican restaurant. Not a terrible experience, but I don't think it lived up to the price. read more

Mexico Lindo Kailua - Taco salad - Mexican Near Me - Kailua, Hawaii

I had a great experience! Food was good with great flavor and I had a great experience with service.

The 3 rating is solely for the price. The bartender was awesome and very nice, but the food is absolutely overpriced. 2 tacos for $21, 1 tamale for $21, a quesadilla for $23....i know this is Hawaii but c'mon bruh. It was $90 without tip for 2 entries, 2 drinks, and guac. Management could do better. read more

Mexico Lindo Kailua - Mexican Near Me - Kailua, Hawaii

Food was overpriced and the margaritas are heavy handed. What was probably the biggest issue was hearing the table of girls loudly talking about all the men they have slept with and how many DUI's they have while drinking margaritas while the staff continually serves them more and more. read more

My husband and I were here on a Saturday Early afternoon. We were the only people in the indoor dining area. We felt rushed. Our waters were set on the other side of the table. We had to stand up to reach them. I was given to go boxes when I had a plate full of food. We were given the check before we were done eating. When we ordered fried ice cream we were told, 'no worries' as if we should apologize for not being done. My husband's enchiladas were ok. My fajitas were excellent. My margarita was excellent as was service from the bar. This was overall a very disappointing experience as we have been going here for years and recommend this place to our friends. read more

Best Mexican restaurant on the East Side of Oahu. Margaritas are delicious after a day at the beach. Food is delicious too! read more

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6 roaches came out of the wall next to our table. The waitress said she would inform the owners. They offered us a free guacamole. We will not be back read more

Mexico Lindo Kailua - Multiple roaches - Mexican Near Me - Kailua, Hawaii

We found ourselves in Kailua and drove around a bit to find someplace to eat. We both realized that we hadn't enjoyed Mexican food for a while, so we decided to try Mexico Lindo. Rolled up right around noon, and crossed fingers that we would just get seated, and sure enough we were told to "seat your self". After bringing some water, the waiter asked if we wanted anything to drink, and of course I want a house margarita on the rocks and hubs had an iced tea. It didn't take long to see the queso on the menu, so we ordered some chips and salsa and the queso with chorizo on the side. My drink came and they were not light on the pour! The glass is like the size of a miniature fish bowl, and the flavors were on point. The sizzling cheese came out and a decent side of chorizo was next to it. ( I asked for the chorizo on the side). The cheese pull on this puppy was a 10 out of 10 and the edges were nice and crispy. There is nothing like a crispy ooey gooey cheese paired with chorizo and tapatio. I was in queso heaven. I ordered the appetizer quesadillas and hubs ordered the pork tamale. Had I known how fabulous the queso was, I might've just stopped there, but the beef quesadilla were filled with so much meat and cheese, one would've been perfect for me. Hubs was impressed with his tamale, as the pork was all the way through the masa and felt like it was homemade. The service was great especially during the lunch rush, our water was topped off, and the food was really good. I asked our server if they are affiliated with Mexico in Kalihi, and he said that it was the same owners. I told him, same owners, maybe, but I enjoyed this meal a bit more than the other restaurant. He smiled and asked "not the same?" I said, "no, this is better". Definitely worth a short drive over the Pali. read more

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Absolutely the best margaritas in the area! The staff are very friendly and welcoming. Good food and ambiance. A true local hangout.

Dinner on 6/19 WTH happened to your service and food quality? Even though you had a YELLOW health placard we still went it. I ordered my favorite dish, Menudo. In the past this was sooooo on point and delicious. I wanted to have hot peppers in the menudo but the waitress said they can't do that and said she'll give extra pepper flakes. When the order got delivered to the table it was cold. Seems like it was sitting for a while on the pass. The other dish ordered was ok and nothing to tell Mama about. Waitress came to take order, drop the food and checked back on us once besidesdroppingoff the check. The restaurant wasn't full at all and not coming back to offer more water is unacceptable. When we seen that yellow placard we should have turned around and went to Los Garcia's down the road. read more

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Indoor and outdoor seating We sat outside and our server Kailee was attentive and quick even while we were out of sight We ordered a mango margarita to share and they kindly split into two glasses. It lacked that mango flavor and sweetness, we let Kailee know and she happily took it back to the bar to be doctored up. The bartender came out to make sure we were happy with the second one which was so sweet of her! Their portions are huge! And should definitely be shared. This was our first time trying the Mamala burrito and I loved the white sauce and toppings! The shrimp was a little bit off tho, that was the only flaw. Great service and food! I recommend after a long morning hike or if you want to CRASH out at the beach all afternoon read more

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I used to come here and mainly have chips and margaritas. My burrito was on the larger size but I thought it was just average on flavor and ingredients. Steak was a little tough and flavor was alright. Service was great despite it being busy. read more

Mexico Lindo Kailua - Mexican Near Me - Kailua, Hawaii

Foods good, my go to place Traditional Mexican Food, I rather come here food comes out fast, only downfall now you gotta pay for chips it was free before, pther places still serve it for free. They kinda skip the Lettuce, got a small bowl no charge made up on it, all good. Margarita's are good. read more

Mexico Lindo Kailua - Vanilla Ice Cream 2 scoop with Churro's ono. - Mexican Near Me - Kailua, Hawaii

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Man. I wanted to love this place sooooo badly. A place that serves menudo, everyday! Yes please! Located in Kailua, this is a wonderful location for tourists and locals, alike. The atmosphere is nice. It's a quaint little restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating. The staff was friendly. The menu was misleading. My "plate" was $4.00 more than advertised. I ordered menudo. I was excited. I got home and busted that baby open immediately. I think I may have gotten a few days old, bottom of the cauldron, menudo. The tripe was grey. Not white or creame, but grey and dark. It was spicy. I huge let down for sure. Probably won't reorder from Mexico Lindo in the future. There's a Mexican place across the street that I've yet to try. read more

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Being a mexicana from the mainland, someone that cooks for my husband daily and the granddaughter of a Champion menudo cook, Mexico Lindo is by far THE BEST Mexican restaurant bar none that I have eaten at! I consider myself a menudo snob for obvious reasons and was skeptical of their menudo until my first taste. Their menudo, dare I say, is equal to if not better than my grandma's! It was so good that it brought me to tears remembering her. I have never eaten a meal that has stirred up so many emotions, but this was it! Do yourself a favor and eat a Mexico Lindo, you will keep going back for more as I intend to do! read more

You must try the chips and salsa with a side of guac. Also, I recommend getting a Margarita which is the size of the average human head! Very friendly staff. I forgot to take a picture of my plate (2 enchiladas plate) because I was starving and wasted no time devouring it. Myself and the other two girls I was with also enjoyed everything they got. read more

Mexico Lindo Kailua - Frozen coconut margarita - Mexican Near Me - Kailua, Hawaii

My $30 "lobster chimichanga" was primarily a refried bean chimichanga with a few small pieces of lobster or something that looked seafoody, but I tasted no lobster, and while somewhat tasty overall since I do like refried beans this was something I coulda whipped up at home for a a few bucks. Quite disappointing, this place has regressed so much. Prices higher and quality lower, not a great combination. We will come back at some point, since we live in Kailua and get occasional hankering for a sit-down Mexican food meal. Hope better next time but not optimistic. Come on, $30 for refried beans and a flour tortilla with some rice?! I enjoyed my margarita though, the only positive here along with the good/fast service, oh and the mushroom skillet appetizer was good. The tab $118, for 3 and only 1 drink not including tip, was not worth the experience though. read more

Went on Saturday for the first time and it didn't disappoint,the food,the drinks and the atmosphere was on point,staff were really friendly!! DEFINITELY WORTH driving back read more

Mexico Lindo Kailua - Strawberry,Guava and lime Margaritas - Mexican Near Me - Kailua, Hawaii

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As always the food was excellent. My husband and I shared a fajitas platter and still had take home. Shoutout to our server, Jessica. She's amazing and always goes out of her way to make sure your needs are met! read more

It's been awhile since I have eaten here. My boyfriend wanted to spoil me today. We were the only ones in the restaurant around 10:30 or 11 am. We were hungry. I couldn't finish my dish but I ended up having the lobster enchiladas which came with rice and beans. I also ordered a lychee margarita which was a little bit sour. Tasted like a hard lemonade. We also decided to get chips and salsa. The green sauce was the best and tasted delicious. My boyfriend got the shrimp dish and he let me try his shrimp. Really good. My lobster enchiladas was good but a little salty when I got to eat the lobster. I literally couldn't finish them. Service was excellent by our waitress. She was nice and catered to us. I would definitely come back here again. read more

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Delicious food, top service... I ordered for pick up and everything was to the top! Extra care given for the take out order... sooo appreciate that extra effort read more

Love going there for margaritas best days to go on Tuesdays taco night can't wait to return with the girls read more

Mexico Lindo Kailua - Happy hour - Mexican Near Me - Kailua, Hawaii

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This being "okayed" to be delivered to our table really got on my nerves. I've never had fajitas this bad and covered in oil. The veggies were soggy and had no grill to them whatsoever. This is the first time it has happened at this restaurant, but I am still bothered by it. The staff is always very kind, though. read more

Mexico Lindo Kailua - I've never had fajitas this bad and covered in oil. The veggies were soggy and had no grill to them whatsoever. - Mexican Near Me - Kailua, Hawaii

Kailua Mexican food! Great choices for meals - many meat and seafood selections be it tacos, burritos or quesedillas. Servers are fabulous and friendly. The skinny marg is so fresh! Can't wait to come back! Inhad the Kailua pork tacos so yummy! read more

Horrible service, the food was not terrible but the customer service made us feel uncomfortable. One of the servers gave us attitude and was basically judging us. Would advise coming here if you want bad service... read more

Friendly relaxed atmosphere with great premium top shelf margaritas. We were able to watch the Duke vs. UNC game. read more

Mexico Lindo Kailua - Top shelf Don Julio and Cadillac Don Julio margaritas. - Mexican Near Me - Kailua, Hawaii

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Friendly staff, nice family atmosphere, good location and great drinks. The enchiladas were pretty salty but I doused them in hot sauce to even out the flavor. The chicken tacos used hard shell and the meat was a little bland. Not bad overall for island Mex but I'll probably stick to drinking when I'm out this way. Service took a while but nothing to complain about, we were at outside tables and they were probably tending to the other inside. Will be back for happy hour read more

Mexico Lindo Kailua - Taco plate - Mexican Near Me - Kailua, Hawaii

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Haven't posted in a while and I thought this place deserved one. Born and raised in SoCal, it is hard finding authentic. For what it is and where we are geographically, this place is good. Deducted a star due to the $4 chips n salsa. Although fairly priced, it wasn't good and should be free as always! Service was good. Main entree was salty and I wasn't surprised after seeing other reviews. I would probably come back. read more

Mexico Lindo Kailua - Mexico Burrito - Mexican Near Me - Kailua, Hawaii

We love coming here. Great service, tasty food and the drinks are very good! Highly recommended place to relax, unwind, and enjoy.

I've been going to Lindo's for over 12 years. #2 Combo plate with grilled chicken(+$3) was below $13+$3. Since covid, its more than doubled and I can no longer get grilled chicken for $3 more changed to other plates. This was my go to dish. I can no longer get my favorite dish at the only decent Mexican restaurant in Kailua. I would've paid $5 more for grilled chicken. Sorry Mexico Lindo, you've dropped the ball on customer service. Food may still be good but not what I prefer when it comes to boiled or grilled Chicken. Sorry old friend but as the times have changed and price increase, so have my preferences. I do understand you no longer offer grilled chicken on a lot of your plates and just a few options to change to grilled chicken. Thanks again Mexico Lindo for our great times. read more

My favorite Mexican place in Hawaii!! Their drinks are strong, delicious and huge! Their food is consistently delicious and they're quick with service. 10/10 recommend read more

Always amazing!!! Love the environment and the food is always excellent!!! My fav is always their Menudo & their Ceviche!!! Can't complain when you get this for the ultimate margarita!!! read more

Mexico Lindo Kailua - Me enjoying some awesome Margaritas and Menudo!!! - Mexican Near Me - Kailua, Hawaii

Been living in Kailua for about 8mos. We finally decided to try one of the Mexican restaurants. Now we know you don't come to Hawaii for the Mexican food and being born and raised in Southern California, I know not to have high hopes. First thing I didn't like and have never done before in any Mexican restaurant anywhere, was pay for chips and salsa. Typically chips and salsa automatically come to your table and are complimentary. But the salsa wasn't too too bad, and had a little heat to it. I ordered the chicken enchiladas. Chicken was moist however it was too salty. And couldn't really taste the verde sauce. Beans were good and Mexican rice was Mexican rice. My spouse ordered a burrito. It was massive. Only issue was the carne asada, again too salty. We didn't try any drinks, so can't review those. Food came out fairly quick and our waitress was good. Prices are high but you are in Hawaii and thankfully the portions were big. They do not offer a military discount or Kamaʻāina rate. The restaurant inside is loud, they decorated it like a typical Mexican restaurant with some Hawaiian decor. If I had to describe in one word; Meh. read more

Mexico Lindo Kailua - Chicken Verde Enchiladas - Mexican Near Me - Kailua, Hawaii

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Located in Kailua near Lanikai juice and Times supermarket and many other retailers. We had the Crispy Taco plate with refried beans, and rice which was good the choice was either shredded beef which I had or chicken or ground beef. The other dish was a Nacho plate this was good, but had so much cheese which over dominated the homemade nacho chips which is very delicious. Parking lot is not very large for all the shops and restaurants there so it is pretty limited. read more

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