Our mom wanted Mexican food for her birthday. We wanted to stay close to the Kapolei area and…read moredecided to visit Pacos Tacos. This was our first time at this restaurant, but it won't be our last. The food portions were very generous, all of our platters were delicious, and our drinks were good. If you're celebrating your birthday you should definitely visit Pacos Tacos Cantina. Thank you to all the staff for the ono dinner, making us feel welcomed, and the epic birthday song! We left with full bellies, huge smiles, and we're already planning our next visit.

Our first time to Kapolei and we saw this on yelp. The food…read morewas Delicioso! Service was great! The world cup was on the TV's so it made it a perfect spot to watch and react to it so the ambiance was great. I had two cheese enchiladas with red sauce. They were so tasty and the perfect amount of heat. My husband had a combo plate with a chicken enchilada and a taco al pastor. He ate it all up. We both left our plates empty. We also had a house margarita and for the price it was well worth it. We definitely recommend to all!!

Mekiko Cantina is always one of the restaurants my family and I go to when on the Oahu island of…read moreHawaii. It's one of the main restaurants that a small group of hotels offer, along with a sports bar, Eggs and Things, Monkeypod, and a new poke place that's in the same shopping center with the ABC store. Mekiko Cantina sits in a gorgeous location right in front, with plumeria trees and green all around. They have indoor and outdoor seating, both are fine, but you do get the benefit of AC inside if it's too humid for your liking. Our family ordered and the food came out not too much longer. In the meantime, we got a chip platter and frozen mango alcoholic drinks which were tasty and a good size! The food is basic Mexican food, like tacos and rice and beans. It's all somewhat unseasoned though, meaning you should probably add something yourself. Truthfully, it's not the best Mexican food ever, but they offer a nice view, indoor and outdoor seating, a good atmosphere, and basic food. The service is fine, as we've never had an issue here with much. Additionally, this is one of the few restaurants that accept the meal vouchers that some of the hotels give to their guests to redeem, so if you do use the voucher, expect to pay for tax and tip, typically.

A very welcoming place. The restaurant was not that busy. We ordered a Pina margarita. The ceviche…read morewas not fresh, very bitter, I don't recommend. The Chicken Taco salad tasted like a Taco Bell taco salad. The enchiladas were okay. Overall this was not what I expected for a Mexican restaurant. The restaurant does have a bar and outdoor dining.

Pulled over when we saw this sign for birria tacos from this lady and her sign! We got 3 plates of…read more3 birria tacos on each plate for $17 per plate. We got limes, consume and chili with each plate too. The meat was seasoned perfectly and the tacos were big!!! The lady was nice and food was amazing!!!! If you see her around you better stop!

Good food and good service. The inside decor is fun and cheerful. It is a small restaurant, but…read morecomforting and quiet. Everything is fresh. They have a coffee flan, which was great for coffee lovers. I would definitely go again. The server was very sweet. Mahalo.

We had a difficult time finding the entrance (there was a truck blocking the signage--I'm assuming…read moreit was the owner's because they were unloading). We walked in and had to ask if they were open as we weren't immediately greeted. We got to choose our seats and tried to find the coolest spot because it was hot inside! According to the server--their ac was broken. It reminded us of traveling to Mexico and eating at the restaurants there . The decor is very similar and authentic to restaurants in Mexico. They even had lots of the candies found there surrounding their register area. The server was super friendly and attentive once we were seated, I just wish she would've written down our order instead of trying to take it all by memory as she got some things wrong with our order. Now onto the food. Mexican food in Hawaii is nothing to write home about. This was no exception. Our family of 4 ordered: the California Burrito, the super burrito (I actually ordered the chimichanga but it came out as a burrito), Birria tacos, Birria quesadilla, a bean and cheese burrito (the hubby's favorite thing to order at a Mexican restaurant) and because it was taco Tuesday--the carne asada street tacos (which I think the server forgot because we had to remind her) and the flan for dessert. The burritos were of good size and nicely filled. I enjoyed the super burrito but it needed the red sauce that was put on the table. The shrimp inside was very flavorful. My daughter loved her California burrito (it has French fries in it--lol). The birria was delicious--the consommé was pretty bland though. The bean and cheese burrito was cold in the middle and not as generously sized as the other burritos. The best thing that we had was the flan. I love flan and the texture of theirs was amazing. The sauce was a mixed review with the family. I liked it and the fact that there was a lot of it. There was a slight fridge taste but it was still delicious. My husband tried to make a suggestion about moving the large truck that was in front of the restaurant blocking the breeze from coming (remember the broken AC...and this is a hot August afternoon) but upon telling our server he felt dismissed. He was told that the AC was broken and supposedly to be fixed soon, but she didn't acknowledge his suggestion to move the vehicle to let some air in--it's disappointing that when a customer that takes the time to provide genuine feedback to be left feeling dismissed instead of appreciation for the feedback. I feel bad for whomever may have dined after us as it was mighty warm in there...

Duck fat fried rice was awesome! Fried chicken was awesome!…read moreWatercress tofu salad was awesome! Service was awesome! Portions are reasonably priced. Ceilings are very high and feel spacious. Side bar and upstairs private area for party. Sports bar feel with televisions. Only thing is not all we're on and the units are too small for the space. Other than that, it's spacious and clean. No pictures this time.

This was our first time and we went for a late lunch. There were very few people there because it…read morewas an off peak time so the service was very quick! The food and drinks were good! Great portions and flavors. We enjoyed the kimchi pancake, duck fat fried rice, chicken wings, and tacos. I had a seen a previous review about it being dirty , the floor definitely had not been swept in a while. But everything else (tables, benches) seemed clean and I watched them spray down used tables. We would come back again!

We try this place for the first time. They greeted us a we…read morecame in. As we were deciding what to choose, the 2 girls weren't as friendly n polite just stood there. Never offended any help or suggestion. The looks was as if they were bored. We got the carnesada burrito n shredded beef nachos. The place is clean n cool. I think when the other worker lady walked in they moved more. Thinking it was their boss. Customer came in n they moved faster n more polite. Good to see. As a customer I always watch who ever working n how the greeted n serve their people. Now the nachos I got was shredded beef n refried beans with the melted cheese n toppings. The food is good n nice portion the give. Burrito was good n fat, pretty feeling. Cured our appetite The 1 star missing is because they need better customer service n be more friendly n better service. Will I come back .... yes because the food is good

This place is well suited for a paniolo with a small appetite. I happened to be riding my horse…read morearound Kapolei and got hungry, so I stopped at this Mexican restaurant. Food was tasty, but the protein portion was fitting for a keiki cowboy. Me being of the large paniolo variety would have liked a bit more chopped steak in my bowl. I wish they offered a extra protein option or a mega portion bowl. Aside from being a featherweight in the meat department, the ingredients were fresh and tasty. I got guacamole, which was extra of course. The salsas were tasty and the rice, onions, and lettuce were all good. Service was good and it was quick to go in, order, and get my bowl while my horse waited in the horse parking area in front of TJ Maxx next to a primer grey Honda Civic.

This is a very good Mexican restaurant!! Clean, terrific service and very good, tasty food! The…read moremenu is well sorted and offers wonderful options. I had the Mariachi Tacos - so goood! They have a perfect kick! The chef is to be commended ;). Thank you! This is a real keeper! And, they just won a coveted restaurant award! First place- congratulations!!

This place is lively and has a fun atmosphere. I've only been a couple times but the food has been…read moregood. It's a little pricey for Mexican food, but I guess that is expected in Hawaii.

Frida's is one of my weekly go-to spots and for good reason. Whether it's the Supreme Nachos,…read moreFrida's Fajitas, or the Birria Quesadillas, the food is always fresh, flavorful, and consistently good. The owner and staff provide genuine ʻohana-style customer service and always make you feel welcome. You can tell they care about both the food and the people they serve. The portions are generous, the prices are fair, and the quality is hard to beat. Great food, great service, and great value. And don't leave without trying the fried ice cream. Highly recommend!

Walk into their large dinning area. There were several tables seated. After taking a table by the…read morewindow, our server greeted us and presented the menu. Along with complimentary chips and salsa. Additionally, they brought out three house made hot sauces. Lots of choices to pick from on the menu. Service was meh. Prompt greeting, order taking then they hung out at the register. Food was excellent. Good quality ingredients. I like the crispy bits on the meat in my burrito. The beans reminded me of the homemade beans my neighbor used to cook for is.