My go to Mexican restaurant I've tried almost everything on…read morethe menu and it's always great If you like spicy don't forget to try their habanero salsa Their tacos are delicious (I usually get shrimp and or fish) When I'm super hungry I get a burrito (they pack it up so it's filling) Service is great the workers are friendly

I first had the experience of eating at Frida's in Waipahu with my coworkers. I am so happy that…read morethis establishment is so close to home! I love their steak & shrimp quesadilla! It comes with rice and beans and normally I don't eat it but I eat all of Frida's rice and beans because it's that good!!!! My family loves their food too! It's authentic Mexican food and my son will stock up on the Jarritos. Phone and counter service is always an A+ experience! Inside of the restaurant is so aesthetically pleasing to the eyes! Repeat customer here!

The mango margarita was massive!!! I had churro as an appetizer, and I'm not even mad about it. It…read morewas chocolatey and oh so good. We received free chips and salsa before our meal. My partner ordered the torta and I ordered the Carne Asada plate. To drink I have the mango margarita and he had the Michelada. This whole meal just took us back home to the Rio Grande Valley. Nothing satisfies a craving like Mexican food.

Came in to dine in The ambience is nice and bright. It's on…read morethe loud side, which is great good for families especially with kids plenty of seating inside and plenty of seating outside. Their service was quick. They didn't come to fill waters which I thought was odd unless you asked. I got the Aqua Fresca watermelon and strawberry and they were both really good. I definitely wanna come back for just a drink, especially if I'm walking around the mall. The seafood taco was probably my favorite one. I like the shrimp. It was nicely flavored everything was just really good. California fries was also pretty good the El Pastor tacos was not it The pork was a little on the dry side. I didn't really enjoy it. The birria tacos on the other hand was also really good. That was a big hit. Whenever I'm craving tacos, I'd probably come back maybe not all the time cause it's pretty pricey

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.

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!

Stopped here for Taco Tuesday and so happy we did…read more We were greeted by several friendly faces and seated promptly. They were busy but not so much that we felt like it was too crowded. Our server brought our water and took drink orders. Our food came out fairly quickly and the portions were very fair for the price. I would give them 10 stars for the genuine kindness by everyone and another 10 stars for the freshness and flavors of the delicious meals. Love this place and definitely want to return soon!

Food is great A little pricey but I love it…read more We usually get the tacos and burritos with habanero and so yum. Small restaurant but cozy and delicious

Good tacos, great service. I stopped in for a quick bite after driving out to Lowe's Waipahu. Only…read moregot 2 carne asada tacos this time, but next time I am in the area I will get the plate. The tacos came out quickly and tasted good. It's a small place, clean, plenty of parking.

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 hamburger 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 plenty 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 for a change. I used to like beef tacos from Taco Bell (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.

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.

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 .

I really wanted Mexican food today for lunch so I found this place on Yelp. It had mixed reviews…read morebut decided to give it a try anyways. My husband & I decided to get take out. We order 2 plates and a bunch of sides. Ended up paying $70... which is crazy. I got the carne asada plate. It was honestly so bland... no flavor at all. I was super disappointed. No seasonings, no nothing. Position wise, it was a pretty big steak. But they weren't so generous on the rice and beans. My husband got the mariachi taco plate and his tacos tasted pretty good. We also ordered a side of rice, beans, salsa & salsa Fresca. I was shocked that my plays didn't come with any salsa, so it's a good thing I did an order of salsa. The salsa wasn't even spicy, it honestly tasted like the Tostitos salsa chip dip. They were very generous with the rice and beans. But they skimp out on the salsa Fresca. Literally was 1 small spoon in an 8oz container. I'm a big lover for Mexican food. Living in the mainland & moving back home, it's difficult to find anything compared to their. But this place idk I didn't really like it :( maybe I need to try it for dine-in and try something else on the menu.

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.

I've been here a couple of times now and the food isn't too bad. Not the best Mexican food on the…read moreisland but a good stop that's near to me. Food is overall pretty good and the portions are HUGE so you definitely get your money's worth. Both times I came, it was during off hours so it was kind of slow and the service was good. They're located in the same shopping center as the Waipio Foodland so there's lots of parking. They also have indoor and outdoor seating available.

Tried this food truck and it was so good!! We drove from…read moretown to try it, and it was worth it! We got the hapa spicy and the chee hoo. I like spicy but that was a little too spicy, it was enjoyable though. They were so nice and friendly! Follow them on instagram to see where they are next!

2nd time at the food truck. Despite my first experience which was horrible, I decided to give it a…read morego again since they came closer to town for a food truck event. Mmm...even worse than the first experience. Despite them posting on their social media that they wouldn't run out because they ordered double (I guess of their ingredients), they were sold out after 3 hours. They could have updated their social to state that they were sold out to save time or even at least put a sign up on their menu board that they were sold out. Waste time standing in line just to be told they don't have any buckets. Not giving a 3rd try.