The open air atmosphere is pleasant and offers a fun, yet relaxed ambiance that pairs well with…read morewhat I would call the best margaritas on island. My personal favorite is the jalapeño margarita made with infused tequila. It's spicy and savory and totally hits the spot. The food is also great. The chips are super crispy so you don't have to worry about breaking them when you dip a big scoop of salsa or guacamole. The service is friendly, professional and efficient. The enchilada plate was not a traditional type enchilada , but it was extremely good. It's light, flavorful and the perfect portion to fill you up. I always leave satisfied. Highly recommend for a night out with a partner or friends. As the name states , the margaritas are the real highlight here!

Oh jeez..where to start. Hardly ever give 1 stars, but the experience paired with prices were…read moreterrible. Happy hour ends at 6 pm, but we walked in by 5:50 and sat down. Waitress was super sweet, but her manager couldn't honor the happy hour pricing, because they took the order at 6:03, although we were sat down ready to order..not our fault you didn't come to take our order.. Price: 2 birria tacos for $17 I get everything is expensive here but this is straight up asinine. Not for this sad looking plate with a dried wedge of lime. Is that supposed to do anything at this point This tells me management is profit maxing without doing anything else to make this into a remotely decent restaurant. Reminder to look into restaurants before going! We saw outdoor area and wanted to grab some margs and left with a bill we thought was the biggest waste of our money so far in 2026. Not to mention their roof leaks so you're not even safe from rain! I highly recommend Taco Bell or any local food trucks! ‍ gd I haven't felt scammed like this in a hot minute.

Mi Casa has the best Mexican on the island! They usually pop up at Fishcake in Kakaako every 1st…read moreand 3rd Sundays. He does a rotating menu of a special and tacos. This past weekend the menu was fajitas and chicken tacos! I've been coming to Mi Casa for almost 2 years now and his food never disappoints! A few of the different mains I've had are burritos, enchiladas, flautas, variety of street tacos, tonkatsu poblana, and chilaquiles! I'd suggest going closer to when the open- generally around 11:30a. Sometimes he gets busy depending on the day so the wait might be like 30min but it's definitely worth a try! Parking is just street parking in the area but generally it's not too difficult to find something. Follow their instagram for the menu! @micasa_hawaii

Every dish is great (authentic). Owners are awesome! The…read moreburritos and guacamole are my favorite and anything special.

Lamb soup is very good. But very very spicy if you like hot foods this is the place to come , fast…read moreand good service. Very easy to find parking , it's right next to the restaurant. Inside decorations has Mexican food feeling.

Nice restaurant Cool decor and friendly staff…read moreNice menu selection I hate paying for bagged chips and salsa that is mediocre! Queso was good Beans were ok Rice was not to my liking and dry Cheese enchiladas were ok but not enough sauce. Kinda dry Service was good Not sure I would go back

With only a few hours between church services on the weekend my fiancé and I tend to go to our…read morenormal hot spots - ramen, curry, burgers, the occasional k-bbq and pho joints. But we were looking for something different, quick, and tasty. That's what we got at K-Mex HI although to be quite frank - the parking lot here is terrible! Mostly due to their location in the middle of the street with a handful of street parking locations shared with multiple other businesses down the lane. It took us 3 rounds of driving before we ended up deciding it was better to drop me off to order and pick up the food and have my man drive around into another larger parking lot to wait the 15-ish minutes it would take for our food to be ready. The owners were so nice. Answering all of my insistent questions, smiling when I ended up ordering something different from what they recommended on the menu (my bad - it's a question I ask all businesses even though I usually decide what I want beforehand LOL). They asked if I needed a bag, if I needed utensils and napkins, and even checked in on me while they made the food! Awesome service and I'm sure it would be the same if we decided to eat in. I liked the atmosphere. It was small but homely, clean, and there were a few small fish tanks in the corner! 15-ish minutes later, food packed up - I jumped back in the car and we drove down to South Shore Market in Ward to eat at the tables and take a glance if Ocean Taste's line was... long (it was). And let me tell you... the food? Delicious. The amount of food? Good for the price! And overall pretty darn great experience. I wasn't the biggest fan of the spicy pork (not my preference). But my fiancé liked it and his only comment was that it was a bit greasy for his liking. Reminded him he was in-fact eating spicy pork which is normally served on his plate lunch in a piece of tinfoil so the oil doesn't get everywhere! The carne asada was super delish along with the gochujang hot sauce cups we found at the bottom of the bag. I'd get K-Mex HI again if I was in the area but I'd love to see them in another location where I can more easily park! That's the only real bummer about this place and has deterred me from returning. :(

Cute little taco place nestled between a couple buildings off to the back end. They have a "double…read moreparking " lot which means if you leave before the person parked behind you then you need to wait or hope they move for you. We got lucky because it was only take out/pick up orders so nobody stayed parked behind us for long. There is also street parking. I had 3 tacos and did 2 chicken and 1 beef. They have several sauces to choose from that range from hot to hotter imo lol...a Tapatio and some other brands. Mine actually tasted great without it. The restaurant has a few tables, a couple fish tanks, flat screen tvs and just an overall cute vibe. Everything looked clean.

Not sure how to pronounce it…read more.. Though I know where you can find them...right on Smith Street right across from Po'ai and like many biz in Chinatown it's all street metered parking though on Sundays it is free so it may take a slight effort but yes it's so worth it. I've always wondered about this biz as I've frequented many surrounding area and it's probably their hours that made it a challenge for me with my schedule but was excited when I finally got to give them a peek. Walking in I love the vibe as it's so spacious and vibrant with a cute bar and some unique artsy wall decor and they do have a lovely outdoor seating as well we decided to stay indoor and grabbed a table. Glancing over the menu which is quite extensive to very organized by category which I noticed their Weekend Breakfast and you know I do love a limited item selection and couldn't resist besides it's quite a bit of choices to choose from but it was the Chilaquiles for me which the owner agreed since it's only available on the weekends and dining in would make the perfect to enjoy fresh as it's basically a smothered tortilla with red ranchera sauce, cheese and two eggs along with a side of beans was the heavenliest bite that was so comforting. This husband and wife team is so cool as she runs the front and did amazing to describe the menu and agreed with my selection for many reasons is a lovely place to enjoy and escape as well with the fun and festive vibe is unique in this part of town. Thank you!

Lunch in Chinatown, Honolulu, Hawaii…read more.. Who would have known that there's authentic Mexican cuisine amidst Asian restaurants? We wanted something different and we got it! We've passed by Tlaxcalli on Smith Street several times and thought: one day, we'll try this place. Finally, the day came! It was a Sunday when metered street parking is free! We walked in and had a choice of indoor or outdoor seating. We chose indoors because it was warm and humid outside. Thanh was our server. She's "sometimes" the owner since she is Vietnamese and her husband is Mexican. That was her explanation! I couldn't decide between shrimp tacos and Braised short ribs tacos. Thanh said that the short ribs would have more flavor because of the wine sauce. I agreed. The meat was tender and tasty! The three tacos (with cool presentation) had some oil which i squeezed out from the corn tortillas. It was a bit peppery for me, so i drank a lot of water. The grilled Brussels sprouts added more texture and depth to the tacos! Yummy! I'm looking forward to returning on a Sunday!

We came in excited to try Lushly Margaritas and support an Asian-owned business, and we really…read moreappreciate the effort and concept. However, the margaritas felt a bit too light and mostly tasted like melted ice, which was a little disappointing. The food was okay overall, but there's definitely room to improve consistency and quality across the menu. We truly love supporting local spots, and hope they can fine-tune the drinks and food so the experience matches the great idea behind the business. Wishing them growth and better consistency moving forward.

Been coming here for a while and the serving sizes and quality of food has seriously fallen off. We…read moreordered Birria Bomb Bites and Birria Bao. The Birria Bao has barely any meat in it and I posted a photo of a bomb bite with nothing in it. Meanwhile their pricing just keeps going up and up. Super disappointing. Birria Bao set with Consommé are $20 and Bomb Bites are $14. The service is okay, really nothing stands out. The restaurant itself is new and renovated. The food is just so disappointing, there are probably other options in the Plaza and around Kaka'ako area.

OH MY GOSHHH the tacos were fire. Honestly super amazing, best tacos I've had in a while. Very…read moreflavorful, spicy, and packed with spice. I've heard a lot of good things about this place so I wanted to try it and I was not disappointed. My personal favorite was the deep fried fish taco I believe? We also got our food extremely fast too so that was a plus. The place was pretty chill and casual.

Tried Tight Tacos and ordered the fish burrito and raja tacos. The fish burrito was delicious and…read morepacked well--it was wrapped tightly and held together nicely. The raja tacos were also tasty with great flavor. My friend got the 4-taco deal, and all four of his fish tacos were really good. They also had an onion mix on the side that paired really well with the food and added extra flavor. The restaurant has a very casual setup--you order at the front, they bring the food to your table, and you clean up after yourself when you're done. Overall, the food was solid and I'd definitely come back to try more items on the menu.

Delicious, and call me strange but I was mostly impressed by the perfect soft fresh tortilla lol…read more I tried a chicken lime burrito and the flavor was really good but I felt like I needed some guacamole, salsa, sour cream, lettuce, etc. I enjoyed it, but $17 for a burrito without anything but meat, rice and beans and hot sauce is steep. It is the same setup as Tacoako which used to be here, so they have the exposed kitchen and also like 4 or 5 bar stools next to the window so you can eat inside but also I think a few tables outside.

Delicious! Any of…read morethe taco meat options (beef, pork, or chicken) with "the works" on top (onion, cilantro, and sauces) are so so yummy! They are $5 each but well worth the price considering the quality of ingredients, the flavors, and the overall satisfaction you're going to feel afterwards. Accidental find in the Kaka'ako Farmers Market parking lot near Kewalo Basin. Odd hours but lots of parking available as well as sit-down dining options. Staff working were fun and quick with the food. Look forward to trying their other menu item next time, quesadillas!

Such a great find for Mexican food on the island! Everything we tried was fresh, flavorful, and…read morereally hit the spot--but the bean and cheese burrito deserves a special shoutout. It was simple, comforting, and absolutely delicious. My son, who's from California and very serious about his Mexican food, said it was the best bean and cheese burrito he's ever had--which is definitely saying something! The portions are generous, so you definitely get your money's worth, and the spicy sauce has the perfect kick with amazing flavor that takes everything to the next level. If you're craving satisfying, authentic-tasting Mexican food, this place is a must. We'll definitely be back!

First time here. Upon arriving, didn't realize they have two storefronts. On the left is where you…read moreorder takeout. On the right is a bar where you can sit and eat your food. We opt to sit down and order our food. The bartender/server was friendly and welcoming! She got our orders. I noticed she brought the food from the other side and served it to us. Both of us got wet chicken burritos with sour cream on top. They were delish. I got a beer too! Place is very casual. You can tell there are regulars that go to the bar. Food tasted great. The only downside is the parking. I parked up the street and walked down. I would definitely still recommend this place.

Ok so 35 years Restaurant Manager on vacation. This place is fire... hit it by accident and loved…read moreevery second. Great friendly staff. Margaritas were sooo good. Food well seasoned and went for seconds n thirds. Unique flavors, great views friendly amazing staff. Had amazing time and experience. Will definitely be back.

Very reasonably priced outdoor café on the second floor, with an excellent view of the beach…read more Burrito is very good, stuffed full, steak was plentiful and very tasty. I recommend their hot salsa on it. Interior of the café is clean, but dated. I was greeted as soon as I walked in the door, and ordered right at the counter. Bar made some great drinks, as well. I recommend!