First time there had a guy at the counter. He was super friendly, talking story the whole time he was making our order. Today there was a lady, very rude not friendly at all. On the way there we were going to order 2 plates and dessert. After how we were treated we just got one plate. Just wanted to hurry and leave. Got the ultimate pastele plate, didn’t have pastele stew. And I guess they no longer give utensils or napkins.
Flat Fee 5000 Hawaii
My friend Toti has been at this location for years dishing out authentic Puerto Rican food. He always has a smile. This is pretty much a one-man operation, so if you don't want to wait call in ahead. NO CORNED BEEF IN THE PASTELES or empanadillas- which locals call panadillas! There are a few outside counters, but pretty much the best way to enjoy is take out and eat at home.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Beginning of Making Gandule Rice, Patele Stew Pork, Ultimate Patele Plate, Hapa Plate
Anytime I’m in Waipahu I try to stop by and get some Wat Get. Pateles, gandule rice, bacalao salad - perfectly balanced meal, each packed with amazing flavors. Service is always amazing as well. They treat you like family that welcomed you into their own kitchen. It’s nice to be able to see into their kitchen and see where the food is made. Took my meal to go (saving it for dinner). They made sure to let me know the best way to reheat and serve it. Gave recommendations for what to do with leftovers (no shame, grab extra). Explained to me a little history behind Puerto Rican food in Hawaii. Sorry not better pictures, we just ate it all too quick.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hapa Plate
tulia itanuu
Don’t come here if you are looking for ambience and mediocre food! DO come here if you are craving delicious pastele & gandule rice! Pricing is fair for the hefty plate. Healthy alternative for me & my keiki especially for what’s in the area! Remember cash only! Plan to order over the phone, pull up, pay & hele to the park near by (plantation village) to enjoy! Lady at the counter (sorry I forgot her name) was nice & super helpful recommending other small businesses in the area! Please remember this is a small business..that means consider a wait time longer than 10 mins & say Mahalo when you receive good service!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Ultimate Patele Plate, Salad
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They are closed today (Friday) when restaurant hrs say they are open.
Rob Gonzalez
All I can say is the food Is awesome everything is good!! Good friendly
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Patele Stew Pork
shantell
They are closed today (Friday) when restaurant hrs say they are open.
Very friendly! I was completely unfamiliar with this kind of food, so he explained me what it's made of and I could even try some of his delicious food for free!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Robert Santos
I will definitely crave more of this place!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ariel A
Ive seen the "pastele" sign on the window of this store and thought to myself man I need to go there one day. Well, today was that day. The guy who helped me, I believe his name was Cody is so friendly. It was nice talking to him while my food was being prepared. THE FOOD IS SO GOOD. If you love Pastele and Panadillas like I do, it is a must try. I have a feeling I will be a regular here since I only work down the road.
Lehua H.
Lots of options for pasteles. They have combination plates. I ordered gandule rice and pastele to keep it simple. service was great and patient with me as I could not decide which one to order haha. Adequate parking available.
George Kepoo
The pasteles are great. Non porturican owner.I think owner is chinese
You have to try the ultimate plate
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
First time there had a guy at the counter. He was super friendly, talking story the whole time he was making our order. Today there was a lady, very rude not friendly at all. On the way there we were going to order 2 plates and dessert. After how we were treated we just got one plate. Just wanted to hurry and leave. Got the ultimate pastele plate, didn’t have pastele stew. And I guess they no longer give utensils or napkins.
My friend Toti has been at this location for years dishing out authentic Puerto Rican food. He always has a smile. This is pretty much a one-man operation, so if you don't want to wait call in ahead. NO CORNED BEEF IN THE PASTELES or empanadillas- which locals call panadillas! There are a few outside counters, but pretty much the best way to enjoy is take out and eat at home.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Beginning of Making Gandule Rice, Patele Stew Pork, Ultimate Patele Plate, Hapa Plate
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Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Ultimate Patele Plate, Salad, Hapa Plate
Anytime I’m in Waipahu I try to stop by and get some Wat Get. Pateles, gandule rice, bacalao salad - perfectly balanced meal, each packed with amazing flavors. Service is always amazing as well. They treat you like family that welcomed you into their own kitchen. It’s nice to be able to see into their kitchen and see where the food is made. Took my meal to go (saving it for dinner). They made sure to let me know the best way to reheat and serve it. Gave recommendations for what to do with leftovers (no shame, grab extra). Explained to me a little history behind Puerto Rican food in Hawaii. Sorry not better pictures, we just ate it all too quick.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hapa Plate
Don’t come here if you are looking for ambience and mediocre food! DO come here if you are craving delicious pastele & gandule rice! Pricing is fair for the hefty plate. Healthy alternative for me & my keiki especially for what’s in the area! Remember cash only! Plan to order over the phone, pull up, pay & hele to the park near by (plantation village) to enjoy! Lady at the counter (sorry I forgot her name) was nice & super helpful recommending other small businesses in the area! Please remember this is a small business..that means consider a wait time longer than 10 mins & say Mahalo when you receive good service!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Ultimate Patele Plate, Salad
They are closed today (Friday) when restaurant hrs say they are open.
All I can say is the food Is awesome everything is good!! Good friendly
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Patele Stew Pork
They are closed today (Friday) when restaurant hrs say they are open.
The BEST pasteles & gandure rice ever ! ! !
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Patele Stew Pork
Restaurantji Recommends
Very friendly! I was completely unfamiliar with this kind of food, so he explained me what it's made of and I could even try some of his delicious food for free!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I will definitely crave more of this place!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ive seen the "pastele" sign on the window of this store and thought to myself man I need to go there one day. Well, today was that day. The guy who helped me, I believe his name was Cody is so friendly. It was nice talking to him while my food was being prepared. THE FOOD IS SO GOOD. If you love Pastele and Panadillas like I do, it is a must try. I have a feeling I will be a regular here since I only work down the road.
Lots of options for pasteles. They have combination plates. I ordered gandule rice and pastele to keep it simple. service was great and patient with me as I could not decide which one to order haha. Adequate parking available.
The pasteles are great. Non porturican owner.I think owner is chinese