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

Aloha Mamacita - Mexican Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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

Aloha Mamacita - Birria Bomb Bites (8pc) - Mexican Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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

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Fish tacos are so so small. They are small for even "street" tacos and it doesn't say street fish tacos on the menu. Literally 6 bites of food for the whole plate of 3 tacos which was about $25 after tax and tip. Taste was good but I don't like feeling duped and left hungry. Birria was fine and those were a little bigger. 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 - Red Curry - Mexican Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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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

Aloha Mamacita - Thai fried chicken, fries, and onion rings - Mexican Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Love this place and the staff is so nice! The food is even better especially the birria tacos with cosumme read more

Aloha Mamacita - Cinco de Mayo margaritas- mango for $4 - Mexican Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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

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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

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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

Aloha Mamacita - Gingerbread and S'Mores Martini - Mexican Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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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

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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

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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

Aloha Mamacita - Strawberry cheesecake and banana pudding original - Mexican Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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

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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

Aloha Mamacita - Birria Crunch Wrap with Consomme Panang Curry - Mexican Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

$9 for a cup of almond milk is crazy because I don't know where the matcha is in this drink.... read more

Aloha Mamacita - Matcha latte with almond milk - Mexican Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Second time here, they change the setting. It's a take out sit down restaurant. Food taste good. Very flavorful. A bit salty if you are asian. 有点咸。要多喝水。 read more

Aloha Mamacita - Mexican Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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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

Aloha Mamacita - Mexican Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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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

Aloha Mamacita - Birria Street Taco Set with Consume - Mexican Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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

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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

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Aloha Mamacita def has some things to improve on. Let's first talk about the price to portion of food. The price is entirely too high for what you get. The sodas are $5 for a small cup and they do not do refills. That's ridiculous. I got more ice than soda and Im paying $5 for a sip of soda. Thats no bueno. This is high way robbery at its finest. The menu is somewhat elaborate. You have mexican, thai, korean and Vietnamese options. I got the chicken bao bun but they ran out of the korean sauce and offered a sweet chic fila type of sauce. My wife got the street tacos. Food taste was not that bad but the temperature could have been better. The ambiance is nice and appealing but thats about it. And one great thing is at least they validate. However ai would not recommend this restaurant to anyone as the price to food to service ratio is not what you expect paying that much. Im just saying. If has low reviews for a reason. I hope the owner seriously looks at these and makes changes to how the business is run and I am sure more people would enjoy. Mahalo. read more

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

Aloha Mamacita - When I say "thee best Li-Hing Margies".... I mean thee best. Periodt. ‍ - Mexican Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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

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Validated parking is located inside. I am just so in awe of this place! Not only is the quality of food incredible, but the vibes and the energy of the staff make this place truly Aloha Mamacita. I was able to visit during October to celebrate a little work gathering and wow this place was beyond decked out in decoration from ceiling to floor. The best part about it was that the elements were foraged and not that tacky and low quality decor that could be purchased, but this place had actual branches and the entire spirit of Halloween. The variety amount of food provided was incredible and being that it was Tuesday, be sure to check out their specials :) read more

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

Aloha Mamacita - Donated Birria tacos - WINNAHS! - Mexican Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

They have a Grinch Christmas Christmas bar. They were closed for a private party. But we did have fun taking pictures of the decorations at the front door. read more

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I recently stopped by and had a great experience overall. The noodles were excellent, and the rest of the food held up well too. I ordered tacos and an ube horchata, and both were solid choices. We also added chicken to the noodles for an extra dollar, and it was definitely worth it. The parking situation was good, especially since they validate parking, which makes things much more convenient. The drink options were fine, and everything we ordered came out as expected. I didn't get a chance to try their desserts, but they looked really good, and I wish I had room to sample one. Overall, it was a pleasant visit with good food, convenient parking, and a nice variety of options. I'd happily go back to try more of the menu. 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

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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

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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

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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

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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

Aloha Mamacita - Birria Crunch Wrap with Consomme - Mexican Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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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Heard lots about this place so had to try it out. Got there at 1pm and it wasn't busy so better for us that we missed the lunch rush! We just got done with a hike so we came extra hungry. So for appetizers we got the Thai fried chicken which was our fav amongst everything. Loved who crispy and tasty it was. Even the sauce for it was good. Calamari was also good. Crunchy as well and pieces were big. The pho... broth was good! I didn't need to add any sauce. Pad Kee Mao had good flavors and spice level was perfect and not over powering. As for dessert, the bread pudding wasn't what I expected. Wasn't bread pudding or ice cream or anything like it compared to how it looks. We just couldn't figure out how they made it or the texture of it. Haha! But Nothing bad about that though! It was really actually good! Just try it! For the drinks, my sister had the matcha latte and thought it was like any other. Mines was good if you like coconut mixed with coffee. Needed the reboot and hydration along with some brain freeze because it is a slushie just fyi. Ambiance is nice and clean and the vibes is pretty chill with a giant bar, some dart boards and a little stage for some love music. Definitely need to come back for some happy hour drinks though. Parking for 3 hours is free with validation. Our server Mikey Y. was super nice, friendly and was very helpful with our desserts and drinks. Thank you! read more

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Came for their Halloween theme drink and learned they have awesome desserts. Loved their Halloween decor. I always have a sweet tooth, so Aloha Mamacita was heaven. Definitely going back to try their savory offerings next time. Hoping they bring more life back to restaurant row. They validate for parking. Friendly service. They were busy and it was later. We were seating outside as it was bumping and full indoors. read more

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

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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

Aloha Mamacita - Birria Crunch Wrap with consomme - Mexican Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Came at the end of the Taste of Aloha night market every second Saturday of the month! We walked around the night market as they were winding down for the night and decided to stop by the permanent location in the same plaza. My main focus was the desserts but we were curious about the other items as well. Walking up, there was a bit of a line and ended up waiting for about 10 minutes overall. The overall vibe of this place is very trendy and catered towards a younger crowd. Looking on Yelp, they had other items such as Pad See Ew and Pad Thai, but we were only given the menu with the Birria and Boa items. I ordered the Dubai Chocolate Matcha Martini, Fried Chicken Bao Set and a single Birria Bao to sit down. The drink was okay, but I think my view on the hype surrounding Dubai Chocolate is fading away based on this review and the combination of matcha + alcohol wasn't my favorite. The Birria Bao wasn't very impressive but the Fried Chicken Set was loaded and definitely the best tasting item. Before leaving, I picked up a Dubai Chocolate Cheesecake Cup and a Cookie Butter Banana Pudding. Overall, the food here was underwhelming. We weren't given the full menu so it's hard to tell if the other items offered could have been better. Maybe we have to come during a different time or give it another try. read more

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I went with a couple of friends to try out some of their food & Halloween themed drinks. The drinks & desserts were the highlights for us! DRINKS: We had the pumpkin pie margarita, which was YUM! It had a thick layer of whipped cream on top with a pumpkin spice sugared rim. After dinner, I got a pandan matcha, which was delicious! DESSERT: We got the banana pudding & the ube cheesecake cup...both were delicious! I would definitely return for both of them! FOOD: We ordered the pad Thai, Tom Kha, and summer rolls. Honestly, the food was fine, but I wouldn't order those dishes again. The pad Thai was over sauced, for our taste, and too sweet. To be fair, our server did say that the pad Thai was on the sweet side and we decided to order it anyway. I think that if it didn't have as much of the sauce, then it might've been more well received. It was our first time there, so maybe we'll try other dishes for our future visits! read more