This place has a great happy hour. Offers many deals on food…read moreand drinks. My michelada was not apart of the happy hour menu but was $15. The tamale is $5 each. They are so big and delicious! Also ordered the chorizo queso (not pictured). When seated you are served with complementary chips, red salsa and green sauce. The resturant is pretty big and has lots of seating along with a bar area for seating. The service was friendly and our food came out quickly.

Food- 4 stars Service- 3 stars…read moreAmbiance- 5 stars I visited this location a few weeks ago with my boyfriend. I truly enjoyed the vibe. It's been a while since I enjoyed a Mexican restaurant and always enjoyed the ambiance. I ordered a blended, Li Hing Mui margarita as soon as we were seated. The server who brought us our drinks had an attitude. He was about to set my marg down in front of my boyfriend and was told that it was mine. He looked irritated when he had to make the switch. I thought that was super rude because how hard is it to move a drink? I told our waitress that I needed another glass because my margarita appeared to be leaking out from a crack somewhere. She told me that "Yeah if these aren't sipped fast enough it will spill." I was like, "honey, do I look like I take small sips? The glass has a crack." Other than that,I really enjoyed the food and visiting somewhere new with my boyfriend

I ordered via DoorDash. I was craving pozole on Saturday morning and El Mariachi was the only place…read morethat had it available for delivery via DoorDash so I took a chance as I have never dined at El Mariachi. I ordered pozole, and the 3 combo plate (you choose the 3 items) for my husband (a tri plate with chicken enchilada, chicken tamale, and chicken taco). I also ordered chips and salsa to go with guacamole. The pozole was pretty good and it came with the trimmings. Only item missing was the lime. I have to say that the pozole was really delicious. It could have used more hominy but I have to say the pozole seemed freshly made and it had a great flavor! I didn't go to the location so I'm not sure about the ambience. However, the service was as quick as you'd expect via DoorDash. The food was handled with care and bagged appropriately to prevent any leakage. This is definitely my go to spot for pozole. Just please add a little more hominy and lime in the trimmings plate.

Everything was way too salty. That was the only flavor too…read more The food was room temperature and below. This is an embassiment to Mexican food. Room full of noise for drunk people it seams. Bar tender was ok. Lots of young people that have never had authentic Mexican food distracted by loud TV and loud talking.

My search for my favorite Mexican restaurant on Oahu continues, and I really enjoyed my visit…read moretoday! We started with chips and salsa, which came with traditional red salsa and two additional bottled salsas. My favorite was the orange-colored one, it was so good! For an appetizer, I ordered the taquitos, which came out quickly and were surprisingly filling. For my entrée, I ordered the chicken fajita skillet. It was served with a plate of rice and beans, along with pico de gallo, sour cream, and guacamole on the side. My friend ordered the two-taco plate with Baja fish tacos, rice, and beans. She thought they were delicious! The tacos were topped with slaw, cabbage, tomatoes, and an avocado salsa. The only thing I didn't quite enjoy was the horchata. After taking a few sips, I asked if I could switch it to a Jamaica drink instead. It was better, but it still didn't quite hit the spot for me. One thing I really appreciated was that we were served water immediately after being seated, in the cutest Corona cups! Another server also stopped by to check on us, which was a nice touch and showed great teamwork. Thank you for the fast and friendly service. We will definitely be back! We also watched another table order a margarita that completely stole the show. It was served with a little duck on top and was basically a giant pour-your-own cocktail for the entire table. I thought it was genius and definitely had that wow factor. I AM COMING BACK!

The service was so quick and they bought our food out within the next 10-15 min after we ordered!…read moreWhile my friend and I was praying they was holding out plate to let us finish praying. They checked on us every once in a while to make sure we was good. The food was delicious, we both got paco's tacos lunch special which is Lunch A: carnitas tacos (either chicken or beef) & chicken enchilada, comes with beans and rice. For appetizer we got quesadilla. Definitely go there if craving Mexican food on the west side!

Food came out fast and fresh tastes authentic like eating at home which is hard to find on Oahu!read more

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.

Been wanting to try this place. Finally decided to stop by since I was in the area…read more Ordered 2 beef Tacos. I was surprised at how small they were. A hearty eater would probably need four or five. Both wrapped together in foil. In fact, so small, that I told the guy at the window that I ordered two. Then he told me they're both wrapped together. He gave me both sauces - chili and green. The person I bought one of the tacos for didn't want hers after showing it to her. I must say, the grounded beef had a dry taste and texture. I added the green sauce hoping it would liven up the tacos. The tortilla shell was very soft too. Topped with some cilantro and onions (chopped small to my liking). Overall, the tacos turned out like how I expected. NOT a "Wow" first impression. I gave this place a 4-star rating because I'd go back. I used to like beef tacos (before I discovered SOH's Birria Tacos). Service was pleasant and cordial. A few people had ordered before and after me. They're located in Pearl City Shopping Center where Long's Drugs is and on the left as you walk up to Ben Franklin. This place keeps busy mainly because of the location - lots of people walking around. Oh, my beef tacos was only $3.00 since it was "Taco Tuesday." I looked at my receipt and realized that.

Came here for a networking event and had a great time! They actually closed the inside space for…read moreour group, which was really appreciated. With the number of people we had it was a bit tight, but we made it work and the energy was great. As a vegan, it can be challenging finding something that fits the bill, but I was able to enjoy the chips and pico de gallo and the portion was huge, so I ended up sharing with my table. Despite our large group, everyone's food came out quickly, which was impressive. The servers were really kind and made the whole experience smooth and enjoyable. There was also plenty of free parking, which is always a huge plus. Everyone kept talking about how good and authentic the food was, (and how large the portions were!) so I'd say if you have a hankering for Mexican food come and give them a try and let us know how it was! SYOY! Deb B.

Recommended by a friend while in Aiea. Parking is limited so I went about 1:00pm…read more Place is typical Mexican ambiance and homey. There was only one person when meet at the door. Said that we could sit at any open table. First time there, she gave us time to look over the menu. Good selection, one is ground beef which one of my dinning companion likes. Chips and salsa right off the back. Mmmmm. 1) Cheese Burrito plate. Very good. 2) Taquitos plate. Crunchy, not over cooked. 3) Tamale / taco combo plate. I loved that the taco didn't crack in half when I bite into it like some other taco places. 4) Ground beef chimichanga. All plates comes with Spanish rice and refried beans. Pros: Nice portions that would fill you up. Food came hot and fresh. Con: Maybe it might have been me but, I would have like more chip and salsa. There was only one server, so service was slow or maybe it was the kitchen. Not sure. I hate these 3% charge card when paying for your food. Would I go back? Maybe. It's close to where I live and it's not as crowded as other places that are more known. Parking is easy when I went. I like that my crunchy tocos don't break apart when you eat it.

This restaurant is my go to for a great Mexican food fix !…read moreThe servers and cooks are always happy and friendly! I've been coming here for years and this is my very first post .

Pulled up to El Charro Mexican Food not expecting much... mostly because, let's be honest, finding…read moregreat Mexican food in Hawaii sometimes feels like a side quest with low success rates. But plot twist--I was wrong. I ordered the El Charro burrito and was immediately confused... because it was actually GOOD. Like, flavorful-good. Seasoning? Present. Taste? Alive and thriving. I had to pause mid-bite just to process what was happening. Location-wise, it's inside the same building as Aiea Bowl, which is honestly iconic. You can go from strikes to burritos in under 60 seconds--efficient and delicious. Ambiance is a little on the compact side, like "don't bring your entire extended family unless you like playing Tetris with chairs." But when I went, it was pretty empty, so it actually felt chill. Service? Quick and efficient. No nonsense. They got me my food fast, which I respect deeply because I was already emotionally attached to that burrito. Final verdict: 4 stars. Came in with low expectations, left questioning everything I thought I knew about Mexican food in Hawaii. Would absolutely come back for round two.

We went there for lunch and there was no parking, due to the few parking stalls they have, but we…read morefound street parking. I ordered the special shredded chicken burrito it was huge I could only finish half, it was tasty and good. My wife ordered the steak quesadillas plate which she enjoyed, but even she couldn't finish her plate. Our waiter this time was so so and the bus help, you needed to ask him for water or what ever you need, he must be new to the job. Restroom was clean and located in the restaurant.

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.

The food was amazing as well as presentation. The service was excellent and the price was…read morereasonable.