I just had honestly the best taco. The carnitas was the best. Place is women owned. I am so picky being from so cal. The Toritilla was amazing. read more

I moved to Hawaii a little over a year ago from Southern California, and the most common agreement I'll have with others who moved here from SoCal is: "Hawaii is incredible... But it's hard to find good Mexican food here." I tend to always forget to take photos before I dive in, so what's not pictured are the carne asada street taco and the Cali Burrito (ordered with no fries) that the hubs got. Let's be real - we didn't have high expectations; (come on, there's other cuisines Hawai'i is known for, but Mexican isn't on the top of the list). However, we polished everything we ordered at Barrio Cafe. This small hole in wall spot had great service and the best Mexican food we've had since landing in Oahu. I'd rate it five stars for Mexican on the island but gotta admit it's not quite what we're used to in SoCal so knocking one star. We'll definitely be back when craving home. read more

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We are big Mexican food fans so it was only a matter of time that we venture out towards Wahiawa to check this place out. Arrived a little after 9am on a Saturday, the small parking lot was already full. We managed to find some street parking less than a block away. These guys are located next to Kilani bakery, the outside is painted a bright green so surely you can't miss it. Seat yourself upon entering, water cups and menus provided quickly. Neat artwork on the walls gives you some eye candy while you wait for your meal. Burria loco moco don't disappoint. Eggs were cooked just as I asked, portion is perfect. Birria meat was juicy & plentiful. Our server, Francis was friendly and attentive. She joked back with us as my jokester husband made a few remarks about having to eat rice (he's dieting but never when it comes to Mexican food). Small oversight made on our order was quickly & satisfactorily rectified. They also sell various salsa and dips in their cold case display next to the register. Definitely worth the walk back to our car!! read more

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Requested Huevos rancheros for takeaway. It's been awhile since I've been to Barrio Cafe on Kilani Ave in Wahiawa...I don't have a reason to come here usually, but visited on a whim...since I have the day off. If the Huevos rancheros isn't good, can't call yourself a Mexican restaurant. Solid if not spectacular. Cal-Mex style of cuisine...fine by me. Service is friendly and quick. Three stalls are available for parking. read more

Barrio Cafe - Barrio Cafe's dining area. - Mexican Near Me - Wahiawa, Hawaii

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Small spot located in Wahiawa. Parking is not the greatest. The service is good and the ambiance is a home feel. I got the steak and eggs breakfast burrito and by far it is one of the best in the area. Everything is cooked fresh and the burrito put me to sleep. I give it a 5/5. Cooked to perfection and flavorful The horchata iced coffee is on point. Perfect balance of coffee and sweetness. read more

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Such a cute shop, open lay out and you can see the kitchen. I just wished they played a bit more Hispanic music but not really a big deal. I definitely recommend coming here and trying their machaca burrito. I found out about this little place by going to green world coffee farm and ordering a machaca burrito. It's amazing along with the red salsa literally chefs kiss. It's so flavorful and I couldn't get enough of it which is why I came here the very next day. The guy that greeted me when I first walked in was super attentive and helpful. I did order the tripleta torta; for me it was a bit much and I wish I would've stuck with the Machaca burrito. You do get a huge torta to start with for me it was a bit much, I feel like with all three meats the chicken, ham and steak the chicken gets lost when you take a bite of the torta. Regardless this is now on the top of my list for Mexican breakfast/lunch. read more

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Cute little cafe in Wahiawa that has like 6 tables. Popular local spot for breakfast and lunch. Staff is friendly and the kitchen is visible from the dining area. The owner is all about using local ingredients and offers quite a few fusion dishes. She also makes her own vegan chorizo in house that is really yummy in the street tacos. Definitely recommend! read more

Barrio Cafe - Chorifu (vegan chorizo) street tacos - Mexican Near Me - Wahiawa, Hawaii

Amazing little spot for Mexican food in Wahiawa. Really affordable tacos. Parking is only like 4 spaces. Not much signage to identify it from the congested street, due to street parking in front of entrance it's easy to miss the restaurant name on the windows even if you're looking for it. Open for breakfast and lunch only, breakfast served all day! The horchata is sooooo good! read more

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Decent food for the location. If you're in a rush, this place can get you fed quick. Flavors are good, but not quite our cup of tea. Birria was just shredded beef in lightly grilled tortillas with cheese - additional cost for cheese - not the crunchy, melty, hyped up version you see at other restaurants. My wife didn't really care for it. Carnitas was good, but not anything special. Although, I did enjoy the rice & beans - those had good flavor. Service was fast, but not personable by any means. It felt like a turn-n-burn type of experience. Lastly, the food is served in take-out containers... not my fave while trying to enjoy a dine-in experience. I despise disposable goods and eating with plastic! read more

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I love this place! It's been a few years so we stopped in on our way to the Wahiawā Botanical Gardens and I'm glad we did! I got a torta madre on suggestion from the waitress. Yummy! There's beets in it!!!! I absolutely loved it. My gf got a burrito was a bit disappointed in the lack of flavor. Really cool atmosphere. Not the greatest for a bug party because the place is pretty small but we had 6 of us and we were comfy cozy in the corner. The smells from the kitchen just enhance the experience! The wall art is dope! read more

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We needed breakfast before heading to the Dole Plantation, and was pleasantly surprised by this gem of a cafe. It was quiet but the kitchen was busy. We opted for guacamole and chips to start out with and a Horchata iced coffee. Our main courses were the Birra Loco Moco, and the chorizo rice plate.. Both were way beyond our expectations. read more

Barrio Cafe - Top is the Birra Loco Moco Left is the Chips and Gua Mc bottom of the horchata iced coffee. Bottom is Chorizo Rice Plate - Mexican Near Me - Wahiawa, Hawaii

Ceviche was really great! They sell in two sizes, half pound or full pound. You can either do fish of the day or shrimp. For the fish and shrimp tacos, they chop up the fish very small, which was nice being bite size, however, I don't think there was very much fish. Loco moco was pretty salty, surprisingly, and not very saucy. Small parking lot out front. More of a to go spot than a sit down place, although there are tables inside. read more

Barrio Cafe - Fish tacos - Mexican Near Me - Wahiawa, Hawaii

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Nice Mexican vibe inside. Great service and that was really delivious ceviche. Truly recommended. read more

Barrio Cafe - Ceviche - Mexican Near Me - Wahiawa, Hawaii

Place is very nice & cozy. It's small local own restaurant that serves Mexican dishes. It's absolutely delicious! this place is located in Wahiawā and you turn on that road that 7-11 is on the corner. You folks should try it out. They close @ 3pm tho. So HURRY UP! I was fortunate to have made it in time! I'm so glad I was able to make it to this event! Aside of what I wrote on top, I wanted to add on about the place and the food. Oh man! If you want authentic Mexican dishes, come HERE!! They're so delicious! There's hardly any places that sells authentic Mexican dishes. The ambience is very colorful and nostalgic. It seems like there's a lot of sentimental memories displayed here. The painting is one of the highlights. As well as the masks. There's so some photos of art decor that was given to the owner to display in the restaurant. Someone a fan of Frida Kalo as well. Beautiful and authentic. The place isn't too big, but they only serve during the day time. I think it because they also have a sister restaurant nearby that serves dinner. So you can go there instead. But if you come here... you have to try out the business next door as well. They serve some moctails made of vinegar & carbonated water. It's really delicious! I LIKE IT! If you don't like vinegar... you won't like this! But if you're ok with some sweet tangy flavors & willing to give it a try... by all means, GO FOR IT! I'll be posting on their site too! So don't you worry. For now this is for Barrio and I will say... THEYRE DELICIOUS! Thank you for the samples & looking forward to you October festival. read more

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Workers really nice but the chilaquiles were literally bagged chips. i'm mexican and do NOT approve of their chilaquiles. it's not that hard to fry some fresh chips. idk about the rest of their menu items but don't try the chilaquiles or the horchata coffee, it was just watered down coffee with a little bit of horchata flavoring read more

The carnitas was very flavorful and burrito was filled with meat! I don't like rice in my burrito so I got it without. I think it's a great value for delicious food and will return when I'm in the area. read more

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Love this breakfast spot complete hidden gym. Breakfast was great value and portions! Friendly staff read more

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Barrio cafe is amazing the food the place the atmosphere service & the workers everything was sooo nice I ordered my food then decided to just take out food came out fast & hot/fresh super delicious everything had so much flavor the guacamole is amazing. read more

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I'm so glad we came. Absolutely onolicious. I learned about Barrio Cafe a few nights ago during one of their pop up events where we tried off menu items. And it was so good that I had to come back to try their regular menu. The restaurant is only open from 7 am to 3 pm Mondays - Saturdays. This is a sister location to the original el Palenque on Kam Hwy, also in Wahiawa. So Saturdays are the only days I can come for brunch. At first glance, everything on the menu looks so good so it took a little time to decide. However, ordering the Horchata Iced Coffee didn't take long as I was told by an acquaintance that it's one of her favorite things from Barrio Cafe. And it certainly did not disappoint. I was feeling tired already for a Saturday afternoon but this helped me to perk up and last through shopping the rest of the day. I finally decided on the Chorizo fried rice with two eggs over easy. And I was pleasantly surprised by its simple yet elegant plating on an aluminum serving tray and in a simple aluminum round take out bowl. And I know it makes no sense but it was really pretty, but I'm still gonna eat it. It's like they know you're not gonna finish it and let me help you with preparing it for easy take home consumption. So smart! I've been to Mexico twice and i can understand the difference between authentic Mexican food and commercial US flavor. The flavor reminded me that I had lunch in Rosarita MX once. I completely forgot about that until I started chowing down. After my sister was undecided between shrimp tacos, fish tacos and their variety burrito, our hostess recommended the fish tacos and said, next time you can get the burrito. She knew how good their food is and that we'd be back. Iso my sister decided in the fish tacos. I did take a bite of a taco and it really was tasty. The refried beans, definitely not canned, and the rice made with lime and cilantro, were excellent. Like the pop up event a few nights earlier and this experience, it's all the same, just a lovely time. My sister was involved with looking at everything. She felt everything was as authentic as can be. We look forward to visiting in the future and bringing family along to enjoy this well known neighborhood gem in Wahiawa. read more

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I absolutely love this place. It's so crazy I would have never knew this place existed if it were for my friend and im so glad she did because the food is beyond amazing. I had the Barrio Krazy Fries. They were so good and so flavorful. It was really big too I couldn't finish it so I have leftovers. The waitress and staff were so nice and friendly it's just a family owned restaurant and I love supporting the local community. They have a great menu. It's a small restaurant so our huge friend group filled up the whole restaurant. Parking is limited so just make sure you park in designated areas of find good street parking. Barrio is so good and I'm so excited to share it with all my friends. read more

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A friend knew we headed to Wahiawa and sighed we lunch at Barrio. Glad we did!! Small place with seating for 20 at most. We were greeted immediately by the host/server/cashier. He was awesome! Immediately brought water and checked on us and refilled water regularly. Loved the decor on a background of purple and mauve - cool assortment of Lucha Libre masks and assorted Mexican art. But the food was the star! Started with chips and salsa. Yum! Good flavor, nice heat and crunchy chips. Sister ordered a carne asada burrito which she declared delicious. I ordered chilaquiles with green sauce and added the carnitas. It came with rice (super) and beans (ok, used unusual seasoning which kinda threw me off). The chilaquiles and carnitas combo was perfect. I highly recommend!! read more

Barrio Cafe - Chilaquiles with carnitas - Mexican Near Me - Wahiawa, Hawaii

The good is outstanding Pleasant service Small but clean Excellent food Big portions Fair prices read more

Our most favorite place to eat fresh and locally sourced food!! If you are ever on your way to the North Shore or near the Wahiawa area, you must stop by!! We are obsessed with the Barrio salad and the cucumber lime drink !!! My personal go to breakfast meal is the Mexi loco moco! The mexican style rice is also killers!!!! Just modern, clean, delicious food!! read more

Barrio Cafe - Friends who know good food!! - Mexican Near Me - Wahiawa, Hawaii

Wonderful service and the most amazing food! I would eat here again! Rice is usually not a big thing but the rice was so good! read more

Barrio Cafe - Chicken Burrito - Mexican Near Me - Wahiawa, Hawaii

Food was great but a little on the salty side (and I love salt!) I had the burrito mixed with steak, chicken and shrimp. Service was great. Ambiance was great. Little dive. I would come back. read more

Barrio Cafe - Inside the CMT burrito - Mexican Near Me - Wahiawa, Hawaii

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Chilaquiles was spot on. Nice staff and clean environment. Would try again. Definitely recommend read more

I love the food, and the guacamole is so good. I love to sit down and eat. The ambiance is nice & relaxing. read more

I love this restaurant. They are extremely friendly, and they have vegan tofu tacos that don't taste "vegan". The flavor is all there! Please make it dog friendly. read more

I love the casual homey feeling of this place . I really enjoy menudo and it is one of the few places that sells it, though only on weekends

I've been coming since this place was created as an offshoot of el palenque. I like showing support to businesses I like so off and on when I'm on island I stop here. The menu is quite expensive and has a lot of variety for those on any craving within the Mexican genre. Recently I've done two orders of burritos and one order of fries with a drink. I never had a coffee from here so when I had to work one morning I thought to give it a shot. Despite the name and me thinking it was horchata with hints of coffee it was quite coffee forward with hints of horchata which was regardless quite good. The burritos were a 2 for one chorizo egg burrito and a Cali burrito. The burritos in general were somewhat smaller than they originally were when they started which were smaller than what I'm used to from other places even palenque depending on what burrito you order. Taste as always though is still exceptional and filling is not chimped out. As for the fries this was ginormous even compared to palenque with the same cheeses and seasonings as there while also having solid salsas to boot. Everything was perfect on that and loved every second of it. Overall if the burritos were bigger for the price it's an easy 5 but regardless a solid place I'll always support. read more

This is the only Mexican food I truly love and want everyone to try. I tell everyone to go here and we've been ordering here since they opened--been consistent and delicious this whole time! I am obsessed with their beans and burritos, the decor is great when dining in, and prices are reasonable! Gotta love our local Wahiawa grinds with a family that's been holding it down for a long time with ono Mexican food. Blink and you might miss it when driving by, but don't sleep on it! read more

Barrio Café in Wahiawa was an excellent experience. I especially loved the vegan tofu tacos--they were fresh, flavorful, and thoughtfully prepared. The side of potatoes was also outstanding, perfectly crispy and seasoned just right, making them irresistibly tasty. My son thoroughly enjoyed the crazy fries, which disappeared quickly from his plate. The atmosphere at Barrio Café is relaxed, inviting, and genuinely comfortable. Miriam, the owner, is wonderful--warm, engaging, and passionate about her business. She spent time chatting with me about the café and introduced me to a delicious fermented beverage that's similar to kombucha but uniquely different, and incredibly good. I even took home a bottle because it was so impressive. She also generously gifted me a bottle of her homemade syrup, a sweet, smoky, and spicy creation that has become a standout ingredient at home--especially fantastic in margaritas and on waffles. Barrio Café truly delivers an exceptional mix of delicious food, friendly vibes, and genuine hospitality. I'll definitely be telling all my friends about this place, and I'm looking forward to seeing Miriam's amazing products on store shelves soon! read more

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Sooo good! Fresh fresh ceviche with what I think are homemade tortilla chips. So addictive. The guacamole is the best Ive ever had from a restaurant. My cucumber lemonade was perfect for a hot and humid day! My friend had fish tacos and said they were the best they've had. Im only taking a star off because none of the tables had been wiped off and staff were all talking to each other. Maybe was something important but still would've helped to have clean tables. Regardless Im going back~! read more

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Barrio Cafe - Wahiawa In short, tasty food, overpriced. 3.5 stars because of price and parking. Food is good though. Came on a Friday afternoon around 12:30. Our first time here. The owner is the sister of El Pelenque, another Mexican food restaurant located a few blocks away. Keep in mind this place serves a different type of Mexican cuisine. You won't find enchiladas, mole, or chile rellenos here if that's what you're looking for. Here is burritos, tortas, tacos. It was crowded, so we were lucky to get one of the last two tables. By the time our food came, there was a short line of people waiting to be seated. There were lots of take out orders being picked up too. The moment we walked in I was in Mexican food heaven. The delicious aroma of the food and spices brought my expectations to a whole different level. Food first, logistics if you keep reading. Food: Street Taco Plate I had the three choice combination with chicken, carnitas, asada. The chicken was a bit dry, and not much flavor. The other two were better. It came with two sides. The rice was yummy. The beans were just ok. I wish they had black beans instead. I did not think to ask. Birria Burrito - wet My friend wanted an enchilada which they don't serve, so she opted for this burrito (paid extra $1.04 for birria) and ordered it wet, with red sauce (paid extra $2.25) and green sauce on the side (paid another extra $2.25). I enjoyed the burrito. Carnitas, rice, cheese, pico. She asked for no beans. Lots of meat and flavor. I like that the tortilla was light and fluffy, unlike some heavy ones. I don't know if they make their own but it was good. See review of prices as you keep reading. Churros French Toast Breakfast is served all day so we ordered this as a sweet to our savory. Happy that they serve it in half orders. This was very good. Crisp on the outside, soft and almost custardy on the inside. I wish there were more sauce to dip it in but that would've been sugar overload. Horchata I was hesitant to order this at first because most other places I get it from is too sweet. A few sips would be enough. This one was perfect. The flavors are well balanced with the sweetness. Price: It's expensive. For two plates, a half an order of a breakfast and two horchatas ($6 each!) it cost $70+. I think the horchatas were way overpriced so won't get those next time. The price of the side sauces were a bit steep too. If I'm willing to pay the price at the time, then I guess it's worth it at the time. Kinda annoyed by the extra charge for the shredded beef. Shredded beef for tacos, nachos, etc. is not a new thing. Now there's a name to it, along with an extra charge for it. Too funny. Also, $2.25 each for the extra sauces? I didn't think it would cost that much extra. Will I be returning? I won't be a regular here. MAYBE if I am craving for a special something that only they serve I will return. From this first visit, there is nothing specific I would return for. It's overall too pricey, parking is a challenge during the lunch hour, and there are MANY other Mexican eateries around. This is not the only game in town. Location: This restaurant is on Kilani St., immediately next door to the Kilani Bakery with the famous brownies. Walk over to Kilani Bakery after lunch to get your ono brownies. Parking: There are only 4 stalls in the front. Good luck finding street parking. We were blessed to get one in the front. What to expect: You get seated. Order from a physical menu. Food is served in take out boxes which I think is a good idea in case you have leftovers. Atmosphere: Casual. Chill. Service: The wait for the food was about 10-15 minutes. Friendly service. Side Note: My sister in law is from Mexico. I asked her about street tacos. She said "WHAAAT? Tacos is tacos. I don't know what is that street tacos." Hahahaha....best place for Mexican food is Isavel's kitchen in Seattle. read more

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First time here and I was not disappointed! Just made a quick stop to get a snack and saw that the barrio krazy fries was a popular dish so we decided to try. Tons of flavor in every bite. Just a heads up though it's cheaper to pay with cash since they charge extra to help cover card fees. I can't wait to go back and try something else though. Heard the chimichangas or burrito thing are bomb. Very little parking though that's the only downfall. read more

Barrio Cafe - Barrio krazy fries - Mexican Near Me - Wahiawa, Hawaii

Not only was the order a mess but there's literally no tortilla under the "huevos rancheros" this "Mexican" restaurant gave me. Si no saben mejor no hagan las cosas para la verga, pinched huevos ahogados no mamen. Make sure to follow the description you put on your own food items for future customers. Food sucked, won't waste my money here again! read more

Barrio Cafe - This is supposed to be "huevos rancheros" no tortilla and a fvckin MESS!! More like huevos ahogados alv. - Mexican Near Me - Wahiawa, Hawaii

Good food, good service , decent ambiance. My wife and. I had the churros French toast (excellent) , breakfast burrito (alot), and taquitos all rice (simply good) ..... all great choices! Get there and enjoy read more

Finally made it here to try their french toast and salad. The french toast was a little too sweet for me but still was good. The salad is a reconstructed which is great the shell stays crispy. Few stall right outside the shop and not much street parking so plan accordingly. I suggest takeout for some reason the shop is on the "too warm" side for me. Check out their goodies at the counter. read more

Barrio Cafe - Mexican Near Me - Wahiawa, Hawaii

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The flavors were off the chart and service amazing. The ambience is very inviting. I had the tacos and guacamole. Everything was brought out hot and delicious. Every bite was intense. read more

Barrio Cafe - Tacos with guacamole and chips - Mexican Near Me - Wahiawa, Hawaii

Food was amazing! I love the ceviche inside two haves of avocado! The street tacos are good as well. They also have horchata