29 Best Mexican Restaurants near Waipahu

“Please Note: This review was written in 2022 and posted at Fridas Hawaii in Ewa by mistake. My apologies.

It's a small little Mexican restaurant in Waipahu. Staff is very friendly. Food tastes really delicious. This is my third time coming to this restaurant.
Their shrimp enchiladas were very tasty. It came with rice and beans. Portion size was a little small for what you pay for.
My wife ordered the tostadas with hamburger, and it wasn't to my liking. Their hamburger mixture has peas in it in which I felt didn't match.
The Birria tacos is amazing! This was the first time I've ever tried this. These tacos are very cilantro forward. If you're like me, where cilantro tastes like soap, I can tell you that these are delicious and don't taste like soap. The portion was small, in my opinion. I just wanted more!
Esquites, which is their street corn, is very tasty, very creamy.
The street tacos are very tiny. You can gobble them up in 1-2 bites.
Fried ice cream is okay. Portion size is good for 2-3 to share.
The banana loca is just amazing! I highly recommend this. It was just warm and flavorful, with a scoop of ice cream on top. It was perfect for my wife and I to share.
Overall, I will be coming back here for more. On all visits, we spend an average of +$70 for two of us. Food is really tasty. Just portion size could be better.“

“So happy that you're open...awesome food..husband tried it for the 1st time today...he said hands down the best... Love the tacos♥️👍 We'll be back 😎“

“My new favorite restaurant! I'm so happy to finally find fantastic Mexican food!!! I will definitely be eating here often!!! The chips and salsa are delicious!!! Chimichanga was perfect! Great staff too!!! #fatgirlhappy :)“

“This is a regular go to place for my husband, he likes his soft taco's and bean burritos with no onions. He's not really a fan of the drink options, but it's all good!

Parking: Limited space for parking but there's a store near by and it's okay to park there.“

“For a taco bell - they did almost exactly average. Indoor seating closed by the time we got there, but unlike many fast food joints, it was their actual advertised hours.

Also, I couldn't understand the person on the other end of the fast food intercom cause she kept wearing a mask.“

“The food is fantastic and the staff is so friendly. Outstanding, authentic Mexican ceviche and service. The tuna tostada and Cabo taco were delicious as well. Anyone looking for great Mexican seafood, this is the place to go in the island.“

“This is my go-to spot after I get my hair cut at nearby Major League barber shop. The food, service, and atmosphere are all top-notch. I've had the pollo asada and the chorizo & egg tacos, both with rice and beans. 🤤 This is a Veteran/family owned business that takes their food creations and customer relations seriously. It is also SoCal Mex based flavor-wise and takes me back to the neighborhood taco shops in L.A. and San Diego. I look forward to eventually trying everything on the menu.“

“Stopped for an early lunch on a Thursday. Very fortunate that there was parking, because after we pulled in the two other spots filled up instantly. Not to knock the service at this location, but I believe future orders will be take-out. Besides, when you eat at home you can just let the food coma knock you out, as opposed to fighting it on the drive home from the restaurant.

We started with the guacamole and chips. It seemed a little unusual that it was served in a take out bowl, but upon reflection this makes perfect sense. We didn't finish it, and it easily packed up to go with us. Also, it was a nice chunky style that we liked very much.

I ordered the 3 carne asada (steak) street tacos. Awesome.

My wife ordered the carnitas (pork) Barrio burrito. Going to order this the next time.

My mother-in-law and grandmother both had shrimp Barrio burritos. They didn't share.

Everyone raved about the food. Service was top notch, with the waitress stopping by often to check our water, quality of food. When we finished up we also ordered some things to go.

Now, about the big mural on the wall (seen in other reviews):

India Maria ????? Selena
Cantiflas Maria Felix ?????

The waitress told me the name of the person on the far right side, but I must have written it down incorrectly. Not a big problem, we'll most likely be back soon.“

“Warm and friendly staff with tasty food, a perfect combo!“

“The best tacos that I have been able to find in Oahu. The only downside is it is hard to park there. But definitely worth it. This is a hidden treasure. Had the carne asada tacos and habenero salsa, so very good. Absolute must go if looking for a good and reasonably priced place to get tacos.“

“The vegetarian tacos were so good, and the staff were lovely. Would definitely recommend this place if you‘re in the area!“

“Best Mexican in Honolulu hands down“

“Food was great ! Had the chimichanga Carne Asada with beans customer service was great , cashier offered food recommendation that’s why I went with the chimi. Enjoyed the service and respected that the cashier was bilingual so my family was able to communicate better with her.“

“Was looking for a place to get tacos in Waipahu. This came up and the food was FRESH, tasty and beautifully plated! This will be a regular spot“

“Some of the best tacos I've ever had! Stopped at the taco truck in Pearl City in Hawaii and thoroughly enjoyed it. The hellfire tacos ain't no joke! Spicy and delicious.“

“I LOVE this restaurant! The food always hits, I always get the chicken taquito plate but Ive tried others like the steak burrito or steak quesadilla and they are soo good. Also, the workers are always so nice and welcoming!! Please try them out, trust me :))“

“Try it...you'll love it!!! It's not big restaurant, but that's what I loved about it and it gave authentic from the front door! Best Mexican food I've had since I got here. On the back of the menu, it says BYOB and my husband said I'll be back...lol! He went right to the drug store and got a 6 pk. We will definitely back!“

“Mom got taco shell chicken salad and I got Chicken Quesadilla. Very tasty, super fresh ingredients. Staff was very friendly and helpful when talking to my 80+ y/o mom. Absolutely recommend.“

“Food is Onolicious 😋good portions 🤙😋“

“Awesome food, environment and great customer service.“

“Highly recommend El Marciachi Aiea! Wonderful meals, complementary chips and salsa. Complete meals with sour cream and guacamole all with friendly hostess and delivery gal. Super friendly! We will be back with photos next time. Mahalo! Party of two $25.83. BYOB“

“Thursday enchiladas are the best. All food is great“

“Had a wonderful time seeing a long time friends, great food, good deal. Will come again when I come back to the island.“

“We ❤️ Shinaloa Hawaiian Tortillas ❣️ from Japan.“

“Authentic Mexican Food. Absolutely delicious“

“Fresh ingredients, organic chicken, grass fed beef, local produce. Made fresh daily, no canned ingredients. So ONO good.“

“Moe's Southwest Grill at the food court main PX Schofield Barracks was Awesome. The Steak Stack and Steak Quesadillas were Outstanding. The cooking area was well cleaned and kept organized by the staff and they were very Aloha friendly. The prices were comparative to the local economy. Extra Guacamole is a small additional cost. I Very much recommend this establishment for a quick, delicious meal. Mahalo aaand ALOHA!!!“

“I went to El Ranchero for dinner right before their Friday event. The ambience was nice, the restaurant has a vibe. A lot of people at the bar enjoying their pre party prep 🙃 I ordered beer and their birria tacos! 🌮 It was delicious! They serve chips and salsa as well. I didn’t stay for the party but I have heard good things about their events, so I do recommend! For chips&salsa, a glass of beer and the tacos my bill was $29. Not bad at all!“

“Grateful for Ryan best drive through cashier there was definitely lots of employees here working hard with a great attitude Ryan was working drive-thru and definitely giving 100% Taco Bell always tastes the same but the employees make the difference Mahalo I am never leaving Paradise so many loving people on the island“