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.

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.

10 out of 10. You would never know by looking at the place. I don't know what they do, but some of…read morethe most amazing mexican food.I've ever eaten and i've been everywhere. LC fiesta burrito is a favorite for a reason potato shrimp steak. Amazing. But doesnt stop there. Everything is worth a try. Truly hidden gem. Must try

There was a small wait when we came but it was less than 10 mins. Parking is also quite limited but…read morethere's a lot of street/metered parking. The ambiance is really nice, i like their decor and the lighting wasn't too dim or too bright. Music volume was just right. Now the food... just dumbfounded by how good it was. It's one of the few Mexican restaurants that taste authentic. The chipotle steak chingalinga was such a perfect appetizer with the provided sauce! The steak was tender for all dishes. The salsa, guacamole, sour cream, pico de gallo were all amazing! This restaurant gives you a taste of their culture and all the servers were accommodating and gave recommendations!

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.

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!

Absolute fire. I've…read morehad my fair share of legit tacos--especially spending time eating through the top taco spots in LA--and Tight Tacos in Kaimuki easily stands right up there with the best of the mainland, if not better. I tried the carne asada, pollo asado, and the Baja fish (which was hands-down my absolute favorite--perfectly crispy and flavorful). Pro-tip: Hit up their Happy Hour from Wednesday to Friday between 2:00 PM and 4:00 PM for $3 tacos. You cannot beat the quality and value here. Highly, highly recommended!

There was parking across the street for us luckily since all the curbside spots were taken. The…read morerestaurant is right on the corner and once you walk in the counter to order is right there. The special today was a torta for $17.50 that I'll be getting next time, but I came here for tacos with my husband. We got there around 12:30 pm and just happened to beat the rush! I ordered our food for takeout, and it came out pretty fast. I ordered the Vampiro tacos, which is 4 open faced birria tacos. It doesn't come with consommé, and didn't need it to be honest. My husband got the 3 for $15 tacos, carne asada, pork belly, and birria. All good! Inside was pretty clean and nice and breezy for a Hawai'i day in February. We will definitely be coming back!

Taqueria, La Marea it's located and lower Kalihi, on the corner of Republican and Kalihi Street…read more They've been around for at least five years that I recall. I remember dining there when they first opened. Parking was a problem, and still is, but! It's worth dealing with the parking issue for some delicious Hispanic food. Average price is five dollars per taco. It is pricey, but good. You'll get the same effect and satisfaction with the burrito and probably lesser and cost when you think about it. They are a no-frills establishment. That said you really don't need all the add-ons like guacamole or salsa. Food is extremely tasty and delicious as is. Be there I'll be square

Sister location and part of the original Alejandro's next door. If you've eaten at Alejandro's then…read moreyou know what I mean. Only difference now is they are a sit down establishment serving margaritas and the like. I try carne asada at almost every Mexican eatery I stop at and this place rises to the top. Authentic taste; as if you were somewhere in Mexico. Any menu item is well flavored. That's all you need to know. Oh, their portions are huge so be mindful when ordering. If I had to pick one thing bordering negative it is the location as they are on Kalihi Street well into the Kalihi Valley. But, you will get used to it after your first visit; afterall, it's worth the journey into the "valley" Couple things you should know and that is chicken enchiladas are not made daily. I think it's Tuesday and Thursday? Not sure but it is limited. If you don't already know, their Kapahulu location closed a few years ago. They do intend on opening another location in Pauoa Valley I'm told and another location in Pearl Kai... I hope I'm not spreading rumors.... Regardless.... get there or be square!

This is a really great local find in the middle of a neighborhood. Good spot to have some tacos…read moreand watch sports. The bar seats were all taken by locals from the area. First time driving through this part of Kalihi. Reminded me of where I used to live in Waipahu.

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.