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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.
I was excited to see this location at Restaurant row. I came for lunch on a Friday and it wasn't that busy. I stood at the register for a good 5 minutes without any help, But it was ok because I was looking at the menu. A girl came out from the kitchen area and asked if I was already helped. I said no. I asked her what's the difference between the Birria items and I wish the menu had pictures of each item since there's slight differences . I opted off for the 3 tacos set thinking that for $21.99 + tax I would be getting a set with all the sides. I was wrong! It only came with the tacos and sauce. I was a little taken aback being that I could have gotten a whole meal for this price. Don't get me wrong, they have good tacos... But, with competing restaurants and it being Hawai'i I'm not sure I would come back again. It's pretty expensive. I'm glad it was just me and not my whole family. My bill would have definitely been $100+ Wish this place was more affordable and had the customer service for such a huge space.
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!)
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.
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.
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.
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...
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.
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.
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.
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
Been here a few times located at Waterfront Plaza. Today I ordered the birria tacos, which were tasty as usual. Stopped in for the Halloween decorations and cocktails. There were out of most Halloween cocktails. :-(( We were told the Dracula's Blood Bag was out of stock but then saw another table order it and receive it. *sigh* My mom and I's cocktails were good and on theme. Servers are friendly but they could be more attentive. We parked in the structure and got our parking validated. Would come here again for their Taco Tuesday specials, Happy Hour, and Holiday Cocktail special.
Service was lacking. When we were seated we were informed they were short staffed. They seldom checked on us as a result. Their food and drink quality made up for their lacking service. We were seated outside which was ok sinceit was night time. I would imagine if it were day time it could be a little uncomfortable as the heat could possibly be unbearable. I really liked the puffies. Are they as good as the snow puffies in Haleiwa? They are pretty on par if you add in the special flavors they have. But if you compared their original to the original snow puffy, the Haleiwa one wins that one. The chocolate ganache is what takes that one for Haleiwa. The Chocolate filled Chantilly puffy and Oreo puffies were really good. I bought them all so I could try them all. I would come again to try their food items. They looked pretty good. We had already eaten dinner before coming. We came for drinks and dessert.
We came in excited to try Lushly Margaritas and support an Asian-owned business, and we really appreciate the effort and concept. However, the margaritas felt a bit too light and mostly tasted like melted ice, which was a little disappointing. The food was okay overall, but there's definitely room to improve consistency and quality across the menu. We truly love supporting local spots, and hope they can fine-tune the drinks and food so the experience matches the great idea behind the business. Wishing them growth and better consistency moving forward. read more
7 days ago
Been coming here for a while and the serving sizes and quality of food has seriously fallen off. We ordered Birria Bomb Bites and Birria Bao. The Birria Bao has barely any meat in it and I posted a photo of a bomb bite with nothing in it. Meanwhile their pricing just keeps going up and up. Super disappointing. Birria Bao set with Consommé are $20 and Bomb Bites are $14. The service is okay, really nothing stands out. The restaurant itself is new and renovated. The food is just so disappointing, there are probably other options in the Plaza and around Kaka'ako area. read more
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. read more
9 days ago
2 months ago
I was excited to see this location at Restaurant row. I came for lunch on a Friday and it wasn't that busy. I stood at the register for a good 5 minutes without any help, But it was ok because I was looking at the menu. A girl came out from the kitchen area and asked if I was already helped. I said no. I asked her what's the difference between the Birria items and I wish the menu had pictures of each item since there's slight differences . I opted off for the 3 tacos set thinking that for $21.99 + tax I would be getting a set with all the sides. I was wrong! It only came with the tacos and sauce. I was a little taken aback being that I could have gotten a whole meal for this price. Don't get me wrong, they have good tacos... But, with competing restaurants and it being Hawai'i I'm not sure I would come back again. It's pretty expensive. I'm glad it was just me and not my whole family. My bill would have definitely been $100+ Wish this place was more affordable and had the customer service for such a huge space. read more
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!) read more
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. read more
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. read more
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. read more
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... read more
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. read more
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. read more
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. read more
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 read more
Been here a few times located at Waterfront Plaza. Today I ordered the birria tacos, which were tasty as usual. Stopped in for the Halloween decorations and cocktails. There were out of most Halloween cocktails. :-(( We were told the Dracula's Blood Bag was out of stock but then saw another table order it and receive it. *sigh* My mom and I's cocktails were good and on theme. Servers are friendly but they could be more attentive. We parked in the structure and got our parking validated. Would come here again for their Taco Tuesday specials, Happy Hour, and Holiday Cocktail special. read more
1 year ago
Service was lacking. When we were seated we were informed they were short staffed. They seldom checked on us as a result. Their food and drink quality made up for their lacking service. We were seated outside which was ok sinceit was night time. I would imagine if it were day time it could be a little uncomfortable as the heat could possibly be unbearable. I really liked the puffies. Are they as good as the snow puffies in Haleiwa? They are pretty on par if you add in the special flavors they have. But if you compared their original to the original snow puffy, the Haleiwa one wins that one. The chocolate ganache is what takes that one for Haleiwa. The Chocolate filled Chantilly puffy and Oreo puffies were really good. I bought them all so I could try them all. I would come again to try their food items. They looked pretty good. We had already eaten dinner before coming. We came for drinks and dessert. read more
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. read more
Aloha Mamacita has been in my bookmark list for quite some time now and thanks to a Jury Summons, I was able to dine here during my lunch break. It's located inside Restaurant Row. They offer dining inside and outside. The place is clean and service was fast especially after I mentioned I have to be back in court for Jury selection. Since I was bored out of my mind and falling asleep during the morning, I knew I had to eat a small meal so I don't get a food coma during the afternoon session. Snoring wouldn't be a good look after lunch but it might get me dismissed lol. I ordered their Birria Street Taco Set with Consume. It was small which was perfect and the three tacos were flavorful. Great option aside from it being a little messy. Glad to finally check this off my bookmark list. read more
2 months ago
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... read more
7 months ago
$9 for a cup of almond milk is crazy because I don't know where the matcha is in this drink.... read more
I didn't know what to expect when a friend suggested this place but it was such a hit. From the cocktails and food to the service and ambiance, everything was a 10/10. The girls were so hospitable and welcoming. They made sure we had plenty of time to decide and we didn't feel rushed at all. They answered all of our questions as it's the first time we were there: We ended up ordering the bomb bites, birria bao buns, Korean fried chicken bao buns and the crunch wrap supreme. My favorite was the bomb bites and the birria bao buns. What a great twist to Mexican Asian fusion. The birria was tender, the bao buns gave it the perfect bite and the consommé was DELICIOUS! The birria bomb bites were cheesy, not too rich and just the perfect crunch. Ugh OBSESSED!!!! I would come again and order just those two. They do serve Thai food but the server said that they're prob getting rid of the Thai menu -- I mean, not a bad business move bc the birria bao buns and the bomb bites are clearly the winner. Let's take a moment to appreciate the decors in the restaurant. It's beautiful! I need the interior designers number, it is THAT cute. Anyway, run there... don't walk. Thank me later!!! read more
1 year ago
* Validated 3 hours parking at the waterfront plaza * Various Birria items & Thai food * yummy desserts The atmosphere is so pretty and feels so fancy for a casual dining place, but it definitely makes this place unique. I would highly recommend for my late munchies crew to come here since they close up to 10am on weekdays and 2pm on weekends. What else can you ask for? read more
3 months ago
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. read more
I love how open and inviting this place is! There's just enough frill to keep it elegant but no fuss. Originally being placed at a table with chairs, we requested to move to a booth and were easily accommodated. There are a variety of tables ranging from 2 seaters to larger groups plus you have a choice of indoor or outdoor seating. Their menu is glorious!! Thai food. Vietnamese food. Mexican food. All rolled into one!! Talk about yum! The birria bomb bites were gooey and easy to pop into your mouth. I'd take a bite and then soak the rest in the accompanying consumme. Summer rolls were fresh, perfectly wrapped and boy do I love that peanut sauce! Not a drop went to waste. Husband had the chicken tacos and thoroughly enjoyed them. The margarita was crisp and salty also, just the way he likes it. The birria bao bun set was perfect. The softness of the bun, the juiciness of the birria, the perfect amount of toppings to put it all together. Jamie was super sweet. She took time to talk with us about how it all started & her recommendations. Your vision worked!! Cheers to you!! We'll be back to try more tasty goodness! read more
11 months ago
First timer here! Order was quickly prepared and accurate. Got to eat everything hot and fresh. Coconut curry with jasmine rice - Mild is NOT mild. If you cannot tolerate spice, opt for the 'no spice' option. Very little meat, lots of onions, but wanted more potatoes. The broth is plentiful. Jasmine rice was fresh but I wish there was a sticky rice option available. Would pair nicely for this Thai fusion spot. Horchata - Cinnamon and chalky. Left a residue in my mouth. Think it needed to soak longer. Birria Crunchwrap with consumme - Very average tasting and in appearance. Portions are hefty, hence the price tag. Birrie Bomb Bites - Best menu item of the night! Fried to perfection paired perfectly with the side sauce, Im looking forward to trying this again soon! read more
8 months ago
Listen....this place is such a vibe; the best service; the best grinds. You can't lose coming here. Chicken tacos is mucho bueno. Birria Ramen is a knock out. Chicken Bao buns with pickled veggies will smack you off your chair. It's one of those places that you can't really order wrong. read more
Cool casual dining experience with friends. I came on a weeknight and it was busy. I ordered the fried chicken, lechon taco, birria tacos, Ube Aloha puffy Fried chicken - Delicious and crunchy. It's large pieces and shareable. Lechon taco - Best part of the meal. It's only 1 taco per order. A little pricey. Birria tacos - Superb! I wanted to drink the broth. Ube Aloha puffy - Similar to a snow puffy. The ube flavor is so good. I ordered 1 to share. The food is all shareable. I'm glad I only ordered 3 items so I could save room for dessert. I definitely want to come back again. The menu is so extensive that there's food for everyone's palette! read more
Last summer, while I was at The Waterfront Tower eating breakfast at The Porch, I stumbled across Aloha Mamacita, an Asian (Thai) fusion-Mexican spot that I'd been meaning to check out. I remembered seeing a fellow foodie do a reel on their baked goods that looked so fun, colorful, and just downright delicious. I was excited when I realized it was the same spot I had bookmarked and came back later that day after running errands in the area. The restaurant itself wasn't open at the time, but I was there just for the baked goods. I had to go back to the reviews to figure out where exactly to go. We headed up the stairs toward the parking lot, spotted it tucked away in the corner. There's a display case of all their baked goods which made it really hard to choose. They were already sold out of some of the items that I wanted to try, but I ended up grabbing a handful of items: the Chocolate Chantilly Aloha Puffy (so good), the original banana pudding, the ube and strawberry spiral croissant (as pretty as it is tasty), a cream puff, and an ube horchata to wash it all down. My favorites were the aloha puffy and the spiral croissant. Loved the flavors! It totally lived up to the hype and I was so happy to have stumbled across it by happenchance! I did my best to keep everything cool in my bag and managed to bring the rest of it back home to Maui to enjoy. Will definitely go back if I'm in the area again and maybe even try more of the other menu items. Thai dishes, tacos, baked goods -- it was all such an interesting, unexpected mix, but I have their tacos, larb, and curries on my list for next time. Definitely recommend this place for their baked goods! read more
1 year ago
Impressed is an understatement! They definitely lived up to their "hype." I've heard, i've seen, but now I have finally say I have tasted! From the service to the food, it honestly couldn't have been better for my first experience. Davis was such a friendly server and helped us to decide what to eat since I am always so indecisive! Everything on their menu is very simple to read, but complex on the eye. A few of their menus are sooo eye-appealing! Like their tom yum, which I may have to try next time! This time, I got the birria crunch wrap and let me tell you.... It was THICC! Yes, thicc, because the amount of meat in there should be illegal and cheese, with of course some cilantro and onion! It was perfect and I never had a crunch wrap until today! But, i could probably never do the taco bell's one since I literally live for this juicy meat, yet not oily, cheesey galore and a little bit of a bite in both flavor AND crunch! It's a must have for sure, especially dipped in that consomé to bring it to next level! To cool things off, I got the ube horchata and let me tell you.... "Don't sleep on it"! You get the perfect amount of horchata, cinnamon, and ube. I am definitely going to have to be back! The ambiance is very open-air like and spacious! My biggest advice is to come during lunch and dine in. That takeout line is beyond the roof! I went to check out the amazing desserts, which they are also known for... and that banana cream pudding was the one I knew i had to get. They have like a display case so you can see all the desserts! Cookie butter one is a bit much, but if you like cookier butter than defs get it! I could probably just do the regular one, which is what my friend got! Overall, an amazing experience for the first time... I will definitely have to be back within the next week or so! read more
4 months ago
This Birria Crunchwrap is BOMB!!! when i came with my two friends, the service was good and they sat us fast and the food came out fast considering there were a good amount of people there. My friend also ordered the Birria Loco Moco. At first, i was questionable about the combo but when i tried it, it was BOMB AS WELL. For drinks, i definitely recommend the ube horchata. it was very smooth and refreshing that i wanted to order another. if i were to come again, WHICH I DEFINITELY WILL, i would definitely recommend all items we ordered! read more
My go-tos are usually the birria taco set with consommé, and the bakery items are all pretty bomb. Used to be a big fan of their cookie croissants when they were shaped like original oblong croissants but they changed them to circular ones awhile ago, and they haven't been the same to me. Not sure how they are now or if they still sell them. Dined in last night with a friend and we both got the birria crunchwraps with consommé! I had ordered this once before but it was with delivery and by the time it arrived it was cold.. but this time it was hot and crispy! Servers were super kind, they did forget a ginger ale for a while but it eventually made its way to the table. Will be back! read more
Refreshing beverage in Honolulu, Hawaii... I've had Aloha Mamacita bookmarked for a long time. I watched many of my friends check-ins... but I was afraid to get lost at Waterfront Tower (formerly Restaurant Row). Thanks so much to Irene for showing me exactly where the NEW location is. She said it used to be in a nook at the parking structure entrance... near the disabled parking stalls and the restroom that has a code on the door. Yeah - this building is sort of complex. Currently, Aloha Mamacita is next to The Porch (coffee shop). There's patio dining as well as indoor dining! I just wanted a horchata... but then, I had to choose a flavor for the "wall" of the cup. I got caramel... it blended well with the cinnamon flavor! It wasn't too sweet and gave some depth to the drink! Service was very sweet, cheerful, and efficient! It makes me want to return and try the desserts and other menu items! read more
Aloha Mamacita has been on my radar since I've see photos of the Spiral Croissants. We weren't exactly sure if this was restaurant or a bakery. This place is both! They're primarily a restaurant but they have a small counter inside if you just want to order pastries and drinks. Parking is available in the attached parking garage, which we were able to get fully validated. We brought my dog, so we asked to be sat outside in the corner and they were able to easily accommodate for us. DRINKS: Yuzu martini, Viet espresso martini, and Ube Rumchata (one drink came out wrong so not sure which the last drink was). They were all pretty good (around $14 each). They're definitely more yummy, sweet drinks so they gave me a stomachache. FOODS: Birria bombs and Thai Loco Moco. Both AMAZING! Personally loved them, especially the birria bombs! PASTRIES: Ube and Cookie Butter Aloha Puffies. Cookie butter was amazing. We're planning on going back to try other flavors. Everything was great and so pleasant. I'm happy we got to try this place out! 10/10 recommend. read more
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4 months ago
Honestly this place was my to go Birria Taco place. I dunno what happened but now they keep messing up the orders. Especially online when ordering. They never answer their phone. It's really disappointing. Plus gave us fish sauce instead of the consommé. Pretty disappointed read more
1 year ago
I really wanted to love this location, but there were some challenges along the way. Know that on the weekends, there is a live band blaring right outside of the restaurant. We were seated outside, right next to the band, to which the bass was too loud for us to even get any conversations going. We asked if we could go inside, to which it was better but they were blaring the music in there to drown out what was happening outside, at least minus all the bass. As for the service, it was sub par. The server made a few comments about not having particular items on the menu, because they ran out. Then about 5 minutes later, came back and changed out our menus completely to the late night menu (which starts at 8pm). We were already set at that time as to what we wanted to eat on the first menu and asked if there was any way the kitchen could put these in as the last order, to which thankfully they did. A head's up would've been nice when we first sat is all. We weren't given share plates for items that we were going to share. We also didn't have our waters filled throughout the entire time we were there. As for the food, I've always enjoyed their products from their previous location, to which those items are still solid contenders (tacos). Though some of the other items we tried needed a little tweaking. The vegetable egg rolls though crunchy on the outside were mushy on the inside. The pho needs more spices and herbs to give it more flavor. They ran out of horchata, opted for the Aloha punch which tasted like straight syrup, even when you mix it around. Overall, I would come here perhaps during the day, when there's no live music, to see if that makes a difference with the ambiance and service. Or perhaps do take out. We took home some puffies for dessert and they held well, were still crispy the next day too. read more
I went at 2:30pm so it was pretty empty and they allowed me to pick my table. The portions are on the smaller side, so it will feel pricy for what you get. Flavor is good. But probably better for people who prefer to eat lighter. I ordered the birria bao as it was highlighted online and on the menu, but it is very small for $20. You get three bao and consome to dip it in, and they were tasty, but the size felt more like an appetizer than a main course. I previously had the crunchwrap with consomme at the take out window, and that was a much better size, taking up the full plate lunch container. It was still a smaller meal, but at "light lunch" rather than "appetizer". I was still hungry enough after I ate it that I ordered the birria locomoco, also $20, as the noodles and soups seemed larger. The portions again were on the smaller side, but felt more balanced with the large helping of salad and aesthetic scoop of rice. The birria was on the side, rather than on top the rice like a usual loco moco, the egg taking center visually. There is a lot more birria in the moco than in the tacks, so it feels like a much better meal for about the same price. The desserts are consistently good here. The new dining area is bright? Clean, and very mainland feeling. I saw that they have a Las Vegas location, so I imagine it is modeled after that one. Music is not too loud, and lighting is low, so things felt a little dim even during afternoon hours, but it was a mellow type of dim that made for a more relaxed atmosphere. read more
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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.
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.
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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