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.

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.

The game itself was good, lots of TVs, lots of ambience, but the service was lacking....very slow…read more Possibly They were overwhelmed with fans?!? Don't know about the food ordered, but never got it

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

A Solid Mexican food spot for families or larger groups! The place has plenty of seating for big…read moreparties, and the service was great from start to finish. The food felt pretty authentic. The highlight of the meal was this giant chicken and steak burrito (a must-try that I'm 100% getting again) and the queso birria tacos, which were incredible. Highly recommend!

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...

I come here about once a month, been coming here for a few years now. To be honest it's been hit…read moreand miss. I always get a wet carnitas burrito. Sometimes, at this location, the food a great and other times the food is a miss like bad, one time it wasn't even warm, sometimes the burritos are mainly rice but when it's good, it's great. Usually the service is nothing special either, just take my order at the window, I have to remind them about my drink and they just throw it in a bag assuming I'm taking it to go which I never do. I came here yesterday and there was a young girl working the register, her name is Sakura, and she is amazing! Let me tell you, meeting young people like her gives me hope for the future. She was super friendly, asked if I was eating there or to go, actually brought my food out to me (first time that's EVER happened) was patient with other customers, one uncle was hard of hearing and didn't understand the menu, another guy was in a hurry and a bit rude. She was awesome though, handled every situation with kindness, respect and patience, very polite. She made the visit great and the food was ON POINT! It was so good, like I said when it's good, it's great and it was GREAT! The sitting area was very clean, it was quiet, nice day for lunch.

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!

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.

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.

Back to El Charro. We really like the El Charro staff. They are all always friendly and attentive…read more Today was chicken fajitas. Yummy and fresh quality. Mahalo, gracias, thank you

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!!!

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.

Mexican was good, the burrito and enchiladas were pretty much just the meat and tortilla and sauce…read more Not too much else to it. The rice was delicious, and so was the salsa. The Gaucamole was OK. But if your craving mexican and are around, this will satisfy that. Service was quick, and the restaurant was not too busy, parking was also very convenient. We went on a saturday at lunch. Also had outdoor seating, and we were able to bring our dog.

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.

Mister got the shrimp plate, with house cajun sauce…read more Although mister ate most of it, he said the sauce was overwhelming and too much of it over the rice. We appreciate how generous they are, but too salty. Service was fast, shrimp was fresh.