We got together for a family dinner. My wife, sister and brother. Our mom used to love Mexican…read morefood. Back in the old days we used to go Mama's Mexican kitchen. It was so good and always had a line waiting to get in for dinner. Quite the opposite here. We got there at 6:45pm and there was only one table besides us eating dinner. I didn't notice anyone ordering take out for pick up. Tanisha was our waitress and she took really good care of us. Yeah it also helps that we ended up being the only ones there eating. I really hope that this was just a really slow night because their food or what i ordered was really good. First Tanisha brought out chips and salsa. I like their salsa but i need a little heat to it so i added the hot sauce. I got the 3 choice combination plate. 2 shredded beef enchiladas and a steak relleno. Not too many places offer shredded beef. It's usually ground beef and i don't care much for that. The shredded beef is really tender. It's so soft and with the corn tortilla and enchilada sauce just blends so well. I like it as it's very delicious. The steak relleno is really good too. The only complaint I have is about the Spanish rice and refried beans. They were layered thin so it's really not that much. Being the cheapest items to make i would think they would give you more so you would be really full. I just wish had more of it cause it's really good and compliments the enchiladas and relleno. It's not about the rice and beans tasting good cause it does. I just wish had more of it. Then comes dessert. I love fried ice cream and they make it really good here. Perfect way to end my dining experience. I'm really happy coming here. The food i ordered was delicious and Tanisha is a great waitress. I highly recommend eating here for Mexican food. I'm sorry I didn't take pictures of the menu which i should have. The menu not only features what's available but also what's in it. A description of the entree choices. A few of them with pictures of the entree. Really good menu. Just sorry i didn't take pictures. My bad.

Recommended by a friend while in Aiea. Parking is limited so I went about 1:00pm…read more Place is typical Mexican ambiance and homey. There was only one person when meet at the door. Said that we could sit at any open table. First time there, she gave us time to look over the menu. Good selection, one is ground beef which one of my dinning companion likes. Chips and salsa right off the back. Mmmmm. 1) Cheese Burrito plate. Very good. 2) Taquitos plate. Crunchy, not over cooked. 3) Tamale / taco combo plate. I loved that the taco didn't crack in half when I bite into it like some other taco places. 4) Ground beef chimichanga. All plates comes with Spanish rice and refried beans. Pros: Nice portions that would fill you up. Food came hot and fresh. Con: Maybe it might have been me but, I would have like more chip and salsa. There was only one server, so service was slow or maybe it was the kitchen. Not sure. I hate these 3% charge card when paying for your food. Would I go back? Maybe. It's close to where I live and it's not as crowded as other places that are more known. Parking is easy when I went. I like that my crunchy tocos don't break apart when you eat it.

Yummy, fresh & tasty Mexican food! Jalapenos 808 is located…read morein the Liliha Food Court (on the corner of Liliha Street & North School Street; sharing the same parking lot with McDonald's). The menu has a broad selection: burrito, bowl, 2 tacos plate w/beans & rice, 1 taco, torta, quesadilla, salad. You choose your favorite protein (chicken, spicy chicken, carnitas, pastor, birria, steak) or Mexican potatoes or veggies. They also have "Fiesta Fries" or Nachos, w/birria or steak; 3 Quesabirrias & consume. You get to select the type of beans (black, pinto or refried) & salsa (mild or hot). In addition, you can choose to add pico, shredded lettuce, onions, cilantro, lime, jalapenos, corn, cheese, sour cream, guacamole. (Note: they also have "sides" of a variety of items like beans, chips, fries, tortillas, etc. We did not order any sides, so I'm not sure how large those servings are.) As a treat, you can try Jarritos (Mexican soda). They prepare your order fresh while you wait & are very courteous & friendly. Most dishes cost anywhere from $16-$21, which initially might seem a little expensive, but in my opinion are well worth it. They do not skimp on the serving portions & even a big eater would be satisfied! We tried the birria nachos, birria bowl & spicy chicken burrito. The birria (shredded beef) is very tasty & soft. The nacho chips are thick & freshly fried, so they held up well under all the toppings. We took the food "to go" & the chips were still crunchy ~30 minutes later. The bowl is a great low carb option. I'm assuming the burrito was good because my husband barely came up for air while devouring it. The hot salsa was very tasty. (The food looked & smelled so good that I only remembered to take some pics after we ate half our dishes!) Overall, I would recommend this establishment. We will be back!

Jalapeño's is located in the former Liliha Street Foodland that is now a food court. To their…read morecredit, they were one of only a few stands that was open for lunch on a Sunday, but their offerings looked promising. I ordered nachos with al pastor, and that thing was so big, I don't know how they made the container close! The al pastor meat was a bit hard, but still flavorful. I was able to add as many toppings as I wanted, and the ratio of toppings to chips--was very generous, plus under them all was not just grated cheese, but also orange cheese sauce--a fond memory of mine from 7-Eleven nachos back in the prehistoric times. I love that stuff! The food court was practically empty, the music was loud and parking was easy. I'd happily go back for more!

Taco bout their new home…read more.. Once finding their food truck now at a permanent spot in Pearl Kai Shopping Center is La Birria and congratulations of this spot as it's much more easier to find them and love that you now can enjoy having a seat in an air-conditioned shop especially with this summer heat is nice as I sip on a cup of Agua Fresca is so refreshing. Though the best pricing is a 12 pack that was a bit much so the Birria Queso Pack of 3 was just perfect and seeing that they had side of pickled jalapeño was interesting and decided to order that along with a cup of Agua Fresca...just in case lol. The cup of consommé is very generous more than enough to dip my three tacos in that held everything together perfectly I placed a jalapeño in each of them that fit perfectly so that I had one with each bite was just perfect. The service is nice and friendly and my food came out very fast and efficient they had chopsticks most likely for the ramen but I did use them to hold my taco for dipping and kept my fingers somewhat clean though bestie Nadine is always prepared with gloves as well. In all the three tacos was just perfect and though the decor was less than thrilling the food was good and it was a nice and comfortable spot when you have that taco craving La Birria has it at the convenience in Pearl City. Thank you!

Lunch in Pearl Kai, Aiea, O'ahu, Hawai'i…read more.. I've been to a few La Birria food trucks across the island... so - when they opened this brick and mortar, I had to check it out! (I dislike the scorching sun, car exhaust fumes and noises, wind, rain, birds, chickens, etc. associated with outdoor dining.) The free, shared parking makes this location better than the one at Fort Street Mall. Service was ok... i think that the cashier and I weren't able to understand each other, but no big deal. It all worked out eventually... haha! Just order, pay, and pick up the order at the counter. The tacos were delicious and the meat was moist and tender! I enjoyed the crunchy edges! It was fun to dip our tacos into the consomme. The few drops of lime juice... added a bit of fun! The horchata was refreshing and not too sweet. It was a fun, productive lunchtime! Thanks, Irene, for meeting us here! Good thing we didn't share the 12-pack, even though we'd save a couple of dollars. Six tacos each would be too much! LOL!

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.

We decided to stop in for one last meal before our flight back home, and my husband and I were…read moreblown away. The portions are huge! Our son ordered the nachos appetizer as his main meal, my husband got the Mexico burrito, and I ordered the carnitas plate. I tried a bit of everyone's food, and honestly, we had zero complaints. Every dish was packed with flavor and cooked to perfection. The meat was tender, not overly salty or chewy at all. The guacamole was even creamy! To put the value into perspective: a few days earlier, I bought three carne asada tacos with very little meat from a food court in Waikiki, and they were only a few dollars cheaper than my entire, massive plate here. The pricing is incredible for the generous portions you get, making it a great budget friendly option compared to everywhere else we ate while visiting Honolulu. My husband even noted that he had never had Mexican food this good in the States especially considering Honolulu is so far from the border! He rarely raves about restaurants, so the fact that he's already talking about coming back makes this place an absolute must try.

Sitting at a booth facing the register at the bar. Total of 4 tables in here, it's 4pm. Phone rings…read more4x in a row, 2 servers come and go to the back of the bar, not one of them bothered to answer it. If that was you calling for take out, I apologize on their behalf. They weren't not busy but common, put the person on hold if anything. The people are hungryyyy If you want Mexicos, eat in, don't do take out. Noted.

Planning the "expedition" for Mexican grinds in Waipio/Waipahu…read more When Bruddah Fran C. and Sistah Gail U give a thumbs up to a restaurant, you have to stand up and take notice. I happened to be in the Waipio area, a rarity for me, and decided to see what might be worth taking back home. I had never heard of Acapulco but was in the mood for Mexican grinds and when yelpers Fran and Gail reviews popped up, I knew this was one to try. They have indoor and outdoor dining options. Both spaces are very clean. I ordered two plates to go. Both plates came with rice and beans which were delicious. The gave a nice quantity of food. My meal of choice was the combo chili relleno and a beef enchilada with the red sauce. Both were delicious and did not get drowned out by the sauce and cheese. Excellent balance and taste. With gas prices being what they are, coming here is only going to happen when I'm in the area. But the delicious taste will make me think hard for any excuse to get to Acapulco restaurant when I'm in the mood for Mexican grub.

We were looking for a Mexican restaurant and were following a suggestion by one of our friends…read more We're glad we did, Acapulco located in the Waipio Shopping Mall is a good spot. Service was great. Very attentive and accommodating. Food was cooked fresh and served nice and Hot. We were pleasantly impressed with the quality of the food and service. My favorite now is their Macho Burrito a large flour tortilla stuffed with beans and rice, your choice of meat, lettuce, and cheese topped off with a wonderful Red Sauce accompanied by Guacamole, Sour Cream, Beans and Rice. Very fresh and delicious . My wife had the Carnitas Tacos filled with an awesome amount of Carnitas topped off with Onions, Tomatoes, & Guacamole. Accompanied with rice and beans. Very good and tasty. My sister in law had the combination plate with a crispy taco and a beef burrito. Simply delicious. They offer inside and outside dining. Take out and delivery available. Live music on Tuesdays. Definitely recommended .

This food truck tucked away in the parking lot has lots of specials and very reasonable priced…read moreitems. Breakfast served all day got the scramble eggs and Portuguese sausage cooked fresh and tasty!

Lechon was very good. It was served on a bed of rice with another scoop of rice and a scoop of mac…read moresalad. Lechon was seasoned enough and served with tomatoes and onions. Crispy on the outside and tender meat and fat....excellent. Previously, I had the Pork Adobo Fried Rice Omelet. Portion was generous and had a hard time eating it all. I prefer my adobo with a lot of vinegar and that was lacking with this dish...matter of preference. Situated in an employee parking lot at the Daniel K. Inouye Intl. Airport...suffice to say there is a lot of parking.

style and presentation was on point worth the wait from order to pickup. prep your request to have…read moreEXACTLY what you need. Just be ready to give party details for food qty vs people attending.

I got the combination plate, with some extra cilantro, definitely a must get. The birria melt, game…read morechanger never had it before, it was so good, tender, the consume was good, they gave a good amount of limes to spread amongst all the food. Overall it was so filling and so delicious, definitely will order again. Also love the quick service, in and out pick up, i had placed an order through fb and wanted to pick up an hour or so later,arrived at the destination, got the food, and enjoyed it at home. If you craving some birria tacos, birria melts, or both, check out birria heights