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.

Delicious lychee frozen margarita!!! Also super cheesey…read moreCarne Asada Fries, decent Guacamole with chips, and Crispy Taquitos. Service was quick, and happy hour is available. Small parking lot available on the side of the building.

A co-worker wanted to have Mexican food for lunch, and we ended up at Mexico Restaurant, on N…read moreSchool St. It had been a while since we were here, but the place hasn't changed, except for the prices. We started with Chips and Salsa ($4), and I ordered a Corona ($8). We ordered the Los Tres Panchos Combo #1, consisting of an enchilada, taco, and chalupa ($29), and a Two Enchiladas plate with shredded beef and rojo sauce ($22). Each plate came with salsa fresca, rice and refried beans. The chips were fresh and the salsa thick, but not too spicy. Our plates came in short order and looked great. I drizzled salsa atop my rice and beans. Yum! I managed to finish my plate; my tablemate tapped out before consuming all of the rice and beans. What did we think? The food was better than I remember; service was friendly and fast. Rating: 4.

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.

Love this spot! It's become a weekly tradition to get their taco Tuesday special every week! Their…read morecarne asada tacos are super tasty!

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.

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!

Came in, after a very stressful day of work, hoping to wind down. To my surprise, a beautiful…read moreblonde named jacklyn was working. She said it was her first day but I didn't believe her. She was so attentive and remembered my drink order after just one try. She looked like a natural behind the bar and I hope to see her again. I was impressed by her ability to manage a full bar on her first day. I will be back for sure.

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!