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

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

I cannot say enough amazing things about Jay R at Taqueria El Ranchero in Kapolei. He is truly one…read moreof the best servers we have ever encountered anywhere. Jay R doesn't just provide great service, he anticipates what you need before you even have to ask. He remembers our order, brings our drinks before we've even ordered and always makes sure we get the extra off menu salsa we love with our chips. Even on days we are not in his section and have a different waiter. It's those little details that make you realize how genuinely attentive he is. But what really says everything about Jay is how far he will go for his customers. One evening, one of our kids was freezing cold and wanted a hot chocolate. They didn't have it at the restaurant, so Jay actually went across the street to get one for him without even telling us. Who does that?! We were completely blown away. Jay is the epitome of going above and beyond. He has an incredible ability to make people feel seen, valued, remembered and genuinely cared for. That kind of service is rare. You can teach someone how to take an order or serve a table, but you cannot teach the level of thoughtfulness and genuine hospitality that Jay naturally brings to the service he extends. We come back weekly because we love the food, but Jay is a huge part of what makes Taqueria El Ranchero special for our family. He deserves every bit of recognition possible. If management is reading this, please know what an exceptional person you have representing your restaurant. Jay R. is truly outstanding!

Gave an extra star because they have a big spot with plenty of seats and good food…read more They were supposed to auto-charge gratuity for our party of 6 which irritates me, but they didn't and took a chance. We had other meals for our party and everyone liked their food We checked out the Hawaiian food place nearby and it was very loud with live music, and this place was quiet enough for us to talk and hear each other All the meals were big enough for takeout of leftovers.

There the greatest best mexican food ive had . There excellent and Great people. Łove there food…read moreCheri Kaina Aloha

I lived in the Rio Grande Valley, Texas for 21 years of my life. So when I say I miss Mexican food…read moredearly, it is an understatement. As soon as I walked into this place, it brought me back home. My best friend Andrea, who is Hispanic, as soon as she saw the Telemundo on TV, she stated that it was authentic. Lol. They nailed the decor. So how was the food? I enjoyed the burrito, I had the steak. I actually was influenced by one of the yelp reviews to order this three plate combo. I thought it was a very filling meal. I did also enjoy the enchilada and the tamale. They gave free chips and salsa upon entering. The second one is an extra charge. A box to go is a $.50. Overall, it was a great experience and a very substantial meal. Our server was quick and hospitable. I ordered flan as an appetizer, and it did not disappoint. 10 out of 10 would come back again for the burrito.

First time trying this place and I'm glad I gave it a chance. It definitely won't be my last…read moreeither! Came in around 2pm and surprised I made it during their lunch hour specials. We were immediately greeted when we entered by the entire staff. Our server Rebecca was very pleasant, informative and always checked in on us. Took advantage of their lunch hour specials. I did the math, it was about 30% cheaper than the already reasonable regular menu price. Ordered some queso dip with chips, 3 tacos, an enchilada plate that came with rice, beans and a taco. Everything we ordered was hot, made fresh, seasoned well and flavorful! Nothing was bland or cold at all. Super happy with my experience and glad I stopped by!

Service was good, yet they served us iced tea when we ordered Plantation Iced Tea. Prices are on…read morethe higher side. Presentation is lacking. A lonely burrito slapped on a barren plate, lacks imagination or creativity. Food quality was meh. We got there around 1pm on a Saturday and the place was empty. First off, to me everything had a fishy taste to it, even the salsa. I don't think I will be back to this place.

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

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

Tacos in Pearl City, O'ahu, Hawai'i…read more.. I asked my Saturday foodie group if they were interested in tacos... Sure! I had been to the Kalihi, Kaimuki (now closed), and Pauoa locations. I liked them all - each place had their own charm and uniqueness. I wanted to see how this one in Pearl City Shopping Center compared... Situated between Daiso and Sadie's BBQ Inn, Alejandros is right at the entrance to HouseMart Ben Franklin Crafts. We sat outside because the air-conditioning inside wasn't working. Service at the counter could improve. It seems like the cashier was in training because we ordered and paid for one of each taco, but got three ground beef tacos. I asked which taco was the carnitas... then, they made me two extra tacos with different meats (carnitas and steak). Carnitas (pork) was my favorite... that's why it costed the most! LOL! Overall, it was a fun foodie experience! The shared free parking was a bonus!

Located right out front the Ben Franklin off Waimano Home Rd…read more Has indoor and outside seating. I think it has plenty of seating which I was surprised about. Everyone was very nice from ordering to pick up. It was quick and easy plus the food came out fast! They take credit card and cash. I ordered a carne asada burrito, a carnitas taco and a chicken taco. I love Mexican food! I was sadly disappointed with the food. Everything tasted pretty bland. The meat lacked flavor. Everything also tasted dry. I added some of the green mild sauce but it didn't add more flavor, just made things more moist. The tacos are packed with a lot of meat which is nice. The taco size is small but these are normal street taco size so I wasn't surprised by that. I would say compared to other Mexican places on the island, the burrito was small given the price. I had no issues with the customer service, location, or restaurant overall. The food wasn't awful, just wasn't for me. I think if you have kids or adults that are picky eaters, I would say this might be a good place to try some different cruise that isn't spicy and won't overwhelm your taste buds. I do wish this business success because it's tough being a small business on this island. I hope they can change up some of their recipes and if they do, I'd love to give this place a try again.

Great Horchatta , Great authentic Salsa , chicken…read morechimichanga good . Had not been there in years was good Service great ! 8/30/26.

We got together for a family dinner. My wife, sister and brother. Our mom used to love Mexican…read morefood. Back in the old days we used to go Mama's Mexican kitchen. It was so good and always had a line waiting to get in for dinner. Quite the opposite here. We got there at 6:45pm and there was only one table besides us eating dinner. I didn't notice anyone ordering take out for pick up. Tanisha was our waitress and she took really good care of us. Yeah it also helps that we ended up being the only ones there eating. I really hope that this was just a really slow night because their food or what i ordered was really good. First Tanisha brought out chips and salsa. I like their salsa but i need a little heat to it so i added the hot sauce. I got the 3 choice combination plate. 2 shredded beef enchiladas and a steak relleno. Not too many places offer shredded beef. It's usually ground beef and i don't care much for that. The shredded beef is really tender. It's so soft and with the corn tortilla and enchilada sauce just blends so well. I like it as it's very delicious. The steak relleno is really good too. The only complaint I have is about the Spanish rice and refried beans. They were layered thin so it's really not that much. Being the cheapest items to make i would think they would give you more so you would be really full. I just wish had more of it cause it's really good and compliments the enchiladas and relleno. It's not about the rice and beans tasting good cause it does. I just wish had more of it. Then comes dessert. I love fried ice cream and they make it really good here. Perfect way to end my dining experience. I'm really happy coming here. The food i ordered was delicious and Tanisha is a great waitress. I highly recommend eating here for Mexican food. I'm sorry I didn't take pictures of the menu which i should have. The menu not only features what's available but also what's in it. A description of the entree choices. A few of them with pictures of the entree. Really good menu. Just sorry i didn't take pictures. My bad.

Didnt even know this place existed. Very easy to overlook. Its between Aiea bowl and a chicken…read moreplace. A small doorway to enter. There is a sign directing you to use the door in the alley but thats only for takeout the entrance is the door with bars across it the door gave me the impression it was closed but just just go in they open. Insides has a Mexican flare (pics) and of course it has ac. A very cozy restaurant with around twelve 4 person tables and one family table that seats 6. The restaurant seems very clean and even the bathrooms was very clean. Clean bathrooms is a good indication of cleanliness of the kitchen. The staff greeted us when we came in and was cordial not overly friendly but got the job done. The food was the typical mexican fare (menu pic) most mexican places is you order the plate and it has your burrito or enchillada etc and it comes with beans and rice and I usually take a few bites and discard it because it is very bland but the beans and rice here was so flavorful and good I finished it all along with two very tasty enchilladas. The food was real flavorful priced a bit on the high side but well worth it. If you are feeling the mexican grindage vibe and looking for a clean cozy restaurant with great food with manageable pricing go check out El Charro Mexicano its all good!!!

Aunty makes the best margaritas on island by far, One of…read morethose not with a strong punch, but creeps up!!! Her margaritas tastes exactly like an aqua Fresca and I am a fan. Also tried the shrimp ceviche and guacamole, which was tasty. --add in a fried ice cream for balance LOL! Laxed service, younger gentleman was kind and personable. Come here for chill vibes and a strong drink, Will come try the other food for sure. 10/10 would recommend.

Went for dinner on Thursday night. It was pretty empty, just one party outside and one party…read moreinside. There was a guitarist playing live music inside! You need a phone to get the QR for the menu. I went with the burrito and my friend got the enchiladas. They bring out complimentary chips and salsa. The food came out pretty fast and it was good and filling! The server came by to see if everything was ok. All in all a nice dinner with quick service. They started putting their chairs up on the tables at around 7:40pm. They close at 8:00 but once they started doing that, we got the hint and left.

Planning the "expedition" for Mexican grinds in Waipio/Waipahu…read more When Bruddah Fran C. and Sistah Gail U give a thumbs up to a restaurant, you have to stand up and take notice. I happened to be in the Waipio area, a rarity for me, and decided to see what might be worth taking back home. I had never heard of Acapulco but was in the mood for Mexican grinds and when yelpers Fran and Gail reviews popped up, I knew this was one to try. They have indoor and outdoor dining options. Both spaces are very clean. I ordered two plates to go. Both plates came with rice and beans which were delicious. The gave a nice quantity of food. My meal of choice was the combo chili relleno and a beef enchilada with the red sauce. Both were delicious and did not get drowned out by the sauce and cheese. Excellent balance and taste. With gas prices being what they are, coming here is only going to happen when I'm in the area. But the delicious taste will make me think hard for any excuse to get to Acapulco restaurant when I'm in the mood for Mexican grub.

First time trying this food truck. 3 different size buckets. We got the small $32. Guaranteed to…read morehave snow crab, shrimp, potato, corn sausage. We had the one with the Hapa sauce (coconut milk, garlic/cajun) and it was delish. The people that work there are all very nice.

buckits was finally in town for the sacred hearts weds night market so we finally got to try it…read moreout. I heard good things about them in the past so we made sure they were one of the stops for the night. I think it was just only about an hour and a half into the market and they were already out of the small buckets. Only the larger $60-70 buckets were available and i definitely did not want to spend that much. Instead i opted for the shrimp plate over the burrito or tacos since theyre known for their seafood boil. I failed to look at the sauces and what was in it so i went with what was recommended by the cashier which was the chee hoo sauce or something so i said ok lets try it! They quoted about a 20 minute wait since there was a few people ahead of us, which i said ok it's fine. That 20 min wait ended up being longer...over 30+ minutes so i decided to loop around and come back. the person handing out the food eventually asked me what my name was and found that my order was already taken by someone.... oh no shrimp thief! they felt really bad and they made my order right away and even gave me extra shrimp and a bottled water. I ate it when i got home and gave it a go... rice could have been cooked a little better tho...there was some hard pieces to it...and the sauce was some kind of garlic and coconut combo... i think if i knew this then i wouldn't have ordered that sauce cause i actually don't like coconut. but its ok its my fault cause i didnt really ask and just took their rec for it. The shrimp was easy to eat because they have no shells but actually lacked flavor because of it.