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    Aloha Mamacita

    3.8 (629 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    Mikey H.

    I'm a little on the fence here. This was my first time to their new location. Since there's a dining room and patio, I expected table service for dinner. We ordered our food first and sat at a table. Then we ordered drinks and received another pager. The birria bites were decent. The fried chicken was good. I also liked the birria fries. We tried dishes we hadn't had which was a nice way to sample the menu. Though there is a variety, the snow puffy was missing. The lychee cocktail was good, almost like a dessert itself. The staff was really friendly! One thing that was odd was our food was delivered in to go boxes. We had to ask for small plates to share. Also, we bussed our own table too. I didn't feel like I was at a restaurant but a fast food place. There were sports playing on the large tvs and they have dart boards, so perhaps a great place to hang out after work.

    My friends and I went to Aloha Mamacita for taco Tuesday with the intention to drink. When we got there, we found out they lost their liquor license so they can't serve alcohol. I wish they let us know because the taco Tuesday promotion on their Instagram was 75% alcohol. We got their BOGO horchata and it just tasted like water down cinnamon milk. We got their $3 birra taco, chicken taco, and lechon taco. In my opinion, birra is know. for its oily sauce but when we got our tacos, there was barely any. The chicken taco was the best in terms of flavor but it appeared to be undercooked. I'm not sure what changed but they used to be my go to spot in town...

    So sad. The tacos used to fill my hand.
    Lilian R.

    Been enjoying Aloha Mamacita for years - since they were in Waipahu (who else misses the original Birria Bomb Bites?!). Went to order 2 Birria Taco sets for my husband's and my lunch today to go and was excited to get home to Ewa Beach from town. Got home, opened the delicious-smelling to-go boxes and have never been so disappointed in my life! Talk about shrinkflation! I was okay spending $7/taco and my daughter used to request (and I would fulfill) almost weekly - even after they started skimping on meet in the birria bombs and tacos. Today was the most shocking realization...the tacos frickin shrunk in size!!!! They should've just stayed in Waipahu or in a truck so they didn't need to skimp on quality and size. I can no longer support a business that is robbing their loyal customers.

    Thai fried chicken, fries, and onion rings
    Sammi L.

    We found Aloha Mamacita while watching a Niners game at the Row, where they allow outside food. We ordered onion rings, fries, and their Thai fried chicken. The fries and chicken were my favorites. For 3 people, all of it came out to around $30, too. Staff were super friendly, and the seating inside is nice. Parking is easy with the garage and validation. All in all, would definitely come back to try more items (like their horchata owers!)

    Pumpkin Spice Martini ($16)
    Alyssa G.

    Went here on a Saturday night to try the new holiday-themed drinks. I've visited Aloha Mamacita on a few other occasions, either going here just to enjoy their food or to enjoy whatever themed cocktails they have available. I've only been here on Saturdays, both during the day and night. If you plan on going here on a Saturday night, be prepared to wait anytime between 30 min. and 1 hour. Food-wise, I normally get their birria fries which come loaded with toppings such as onions, meat, cheese, and sour cream. It's definitely shareable between two people! It's a little greasy but man does it hit the spot. I have tried some of their desserts but it's personally too sweet for my taste. Aloha Mamacita does absolutely amazing with their themed cocktails though! This year, I've tried their Halloween-themed cocktails and Christmas-themed cocktails. The jello shots are fun to eat but can be a little strong. My favorite drink so far has been the Pumpkin Spice Martini which literally just tastes like a spiked pumpkin spice drink. You can feel the alcohol burn in your throat but I think the drink went down easily for me because of the whipped cream on top.

    Strawberry Banana Pudding
    Chez T.

    So after a positive experience a few months ago, we r back to the slowest service on earth. At one point we were the only people in the restaurant so I don't know what's taking so long. Food was ok but for the price and the wait, I would try something else. They validate parking and I think take out from here might be a better option then dine in. Bonus* - 5 stars to the interior Christmas decorator cuz the place looks amazing! If u have alot of time to wait for mediocre food it's super cute for ur IG.

    Strawberry cheesecake and banana pudding original
    Amy Y.

    This spot is usually packed, and the wait tends to be long. I'd heard mixed reviews about both the service and food, so I was a bit skeptical. I decided to stop by mainly because of their promotion and opted for takeout to avoid the wait. I tried their dessert promotion -- a BOGO free deal. Normally, one dessert costs around $6-$7, which is pretty pricey. I got the strawberry cheesecake and banana pudding. Unfortunately, I wasn't very impressed. Both were overly sweet, and most of the dessert seemed to be whipped cream on top. Overall, the desserts were just okay. Maybe the food is better, but I'm not sure I'd come back just for the sweets.

    Lychee Spritz (absolutely delish!) - VN
    Vince N.

    After almost 12 hours of waiting for the spouse who was at an appointment in Waterfront Plaza, I needed some F&B fuel. ATMOSPHERE: The otherwise ho-hum vibe was brightened by the live entertainment at the neighboring Row Bar. But, Aloha Mamacitas went all out on their Halloween decor as well as a fun drink menu that included a "Dracula's Blood Bag" which was a whiskey-based, red-hued drink served in an IV bag. MENU: A mishmash of Mexican, Thai and local Hawaiian dishes. No burritos. BEVERAGE: Lychee Spritz Damn, this was delish! It tasted like a fizzy mai tai, with sweet and creamy notes, garnished with a whole lychee. I definitely would've ordered another if I didn't have to leave! Highly recommended. FOOD: Birria Nachos I was so excited at the mention of "birria", I failed to read that the dish included nacho cheese (in addition to real cheese). While not a deal breaker, the use of entirely real cheese would've made this a 5-star experience. The shredded beef was moist and intensely infused with textbook birria flavors. I wished guac and olives came with, but only jalapeños were included. SERVICE: I was greeted by a friendly gal who turned out to be my server. Everyone was great. OVERALL: That lychee spritz is still on my mind...

    Gingerbread and S'Mores Martini
    Sara L.

    I had been wanting to check out Aloha Mamacitas Grinchmas Bar, so we came on a Friday afternoon at around 4:00pm. It wasn't too crowded because they had a private event at 5:00pm and we really appreciated them seating us despite being busy. We ordered 2 of their holiday martinis: S'mores and Gingerbread. We also ordered the birria fries. The fries were nice and crispy, and loaded with melted cheese and birria. We also really liked the raw onion and jalapeño on top. The drinks were fun and festive but a bit watered down, however I have heard good things about their matcha and desserts, so I hope to come back sometime to try other options from their menu. Parking is available in the waterfront plaza garage. Unfortunately didn't realize they validated and I will have to remember that next time.

    Pad See Ew, Birria Crunch Wrap with Consomme, Pad Thai, Fried Chicken Bao Set
    Kyllie N.

    I've been to Mamacita several times for both lunch and dinner, and the experiences have been very hit or miss. The restaurant itself is pretty big. It can get pretty crowded there during both lunch & dinner hours. The one consistent issue has been the severe understaffing. During both lunch and dinner visits, our food arrived well before our drinks. The staff was clearly doing their best, but they were stretched thin--servers were rushing between tables, and there was only one bartender making drinks for the entire restaurant. The food itself is actually pretty good. I really enjoy their Thai dishes like the pad see ew, and their birria tacos and appetizers are solid as well. Their non-alcoholic drinks, like the matcha, are also tasty. The last two times I visited for dinner to try their holiday drinks, we ran into the same issue: the food came out long before the drinks because there was only one bartender. The service during dinner has consistently been terrible, even though the food is good. At this point, I would only return for lunch. I genuinely want to see this place succeed, especially since it started out as a small business, but they really need to hire more staff if they want to keep up with demand.

    Ann N.

    We pretty much come here for the desserts cheesecakes. There have been none of them which we disliked. They are so addicting and have us keep coming back for more. My favorite is between Ube and the ube banana. My kid loves cookie butter. We did try the curry and pad kee mao. Both were super salty for our liking. And we are Thai. there is free validated parking in the structure. We ordered to go although when we went in at 4 PM there were no customers. it's definitely a place you can do takeout and then sit at the row bar.

    Birria Crunch Wrap with Consomme Panang Curry
    Josh O.

    Parking: located in waterfront plaza with validated parking Service: table service Ambiance: love the holiday themes! right now it's decked out with holiday decor and have Christmas themed cocktails Food: would recommend the birria bomb bites, birria Crunchwrap, calamari, and panang curry

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    Todd M.

    If you don't mind spending a little more for lunch...come check this place out. So far everything here is delicious. The service is fast and friendly. They also have a full bar, music stage and 4 dartboards. I wouldn't know but it looks like a cool place for after work drinks or just to hangout.

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    Do they take reservations?

    Yes for parties of 5 or more.

    What number building are you located?

    Suite 4A

    Is it byob?

    There's open outdoor seating at the central food court so I don't see why not. People bring their lunch from home and eat at the court all the time.

    How many tacos, bao or bomb bites are in each party tray? I can't figure out how many trays to order for 15 people.

    Birria Street Taco Platter is 50, Birria Taco Platter is 18, Birria Bao Platter is 18, Birria Bomb Bites is 50.

    Is the parking free?

    We validate for 3 hrs

    Did they close for good?

    This particular location... yes. But, her new restaurant location in Kakaako will be opening soon! Follow their IG for the announcement.

    Are they open on Thursdays at 6:30pm?

    Yes, till 8 pm.

    What are their hours and days?

    They don't necessarily have set hours and days. It's best to check their IG as they post ahead which days and locations they'll be at for the week. :)

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