@fortunefoodfinds: "SEAS DA day! A Steak Quesadilla, Fish + Shrimp Taco, n' Da OG Tostada (blue crab tobiko spread, ceviche, n' avocado) from DA SEAFOOD CARTEL in Aiea. Authentic Mexican seafood n' ingredients so fresh, that right there is a definite yes!" SERVICE: friendly n' fully staffed INTERIOR: limited seating; can get filled up quickly EXTERIOR: same as inside, limited seating that is covered. Looks like it could have previously been a gas station. WAIT TIME: came at the right time, was helped out immediately. Line grew as soon as I ordered. Food came out staggered, but fast. Maybe 10 mins for everything. PARKING: few spaces to the side of restaurant n' a free lot to the right when facing OVERALL COMMENTS: the last time I had them was at the Kaka'ako Farmers Market in 2024 so we were due for a visit. The steak quesadilla is really good, has a nice char to the meat, filling is packed with steak n' cheese, easy enough to share, salsa that comes on the side is spicy; a lil' goes a long way. The mixed taco is yuMmmy n' loaded with 2 good size pieces of fried fish n' 2 large fried shrimp. The textures are crispy from the beer batter n' crunchy from the slaw. The chipotle aioli tops it off perfectly by adding in the creaminess. Da OG tostada is seafood freshness on a tortilla chip. The ceviche is very well made, has all the flavors coming through n' underneath that is the blue crab tobiko spread that adds another level of excellence. The avocado is the cherry on top completing the dish. Happy with everything we ordered! read more

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Have been meaning to check out this spot for a minute but just hadn't been able to until today. I stopped by here at 11am on Saturday after a hike. It was "crowded" in that there is a very limited dining area and out door seating area. We managed to snag a table by asking another couple if they were using both of their tables which were put together. Fortunately they weren't. If you're outside, it's also super loud because of the traffic. Probably goes without saying but if you're on a first date or whatever perhaps not the most ideal spot. So we stood in line. Make sure to grab a menu while you're there if you don't have it pulled up on your phone. I ordered fish taco (singular)...i guess they don't do three for whatever like many other places do. That's fine. My date ordered the Tostada de Atun (tuna). And then I ordered a 16oz ceviche to go. I guess I assumed the ceviche would be fish, but i think it's shrimp. Everything was tasty, especially the ceviche. If it was regular fish ceviche, it would have been 20/10. I'm not a huge fan of shrimp and it was still a solid 9/10. The fish taco was fine, if a bit under seasoned. And I think my date enjoyed her tostada. Would totally recommend this place to anyone. read more

04/30/26 First time coming here after reading from fellow yelpers about how good their food is and in agreement that it is hard to find decent Mexican food on this island. I placed a pickup order online and the pickup time was about 15 minutes. This place is easy to find because it's right on Kamehameha Hwy just past Dixie Grill in Aiea. The problem when you get there is the limited parking spaces, it's crazy. You cannot park in the large parking lot where Dixie Grill is and other businesses, or you'll get towed. There are signs everywhere of which businesses these spaces are for. The only designated parking for Da Seafood Cartel is right in front of the restaurant - 2 spaces, parking tandem style or 3 spaces to the right of the door entrance, also tandem style parking. So in actuality, 6 spaces there. When I got there I parked in the spaces next to the door but had to pull in. I was hoping that my order would be ready and it would be a quick in and out before anyone parked behind me. Entered the restaurant and was greeted by a very friendly & personable gal behind the counter. She informed me my order will just be another minute. Before I knew it, she had it all packed up. When I got to my car, another car had already pulled up behind me, oh great! I was hoping that person was not dining there and just doing takeout so I wouldn't have to wait forever. Just under 5 minutes, a young mother with her baby walked toward this car, yes! I was free and able to leave shortly. I ordered several things to try- Steak quesadilla $14.95 - awesome! Good portion of beef melted into the cheese, grilled flour tortilla. The meat was so tender, taste was spot-on, my favorite item there, 5 star quesadilla. Mixed tacos $10.95. You just get one for this price, but it is worth it. It had fish and shrimp, both battered deep fried top with cole slaw, pico de gallo, & chipotle. The chipotle added just a little kick and blended well with the slaw and seafood. This taco was so packed that you couldn't even close it like a taco but somehow I managed. Make sure you have lots of napkins because it is one hot mess. It was so ono, another 5 star item. Da OG tostada $11.95 - I usually don't eat tostadas but this one I wanted to try. I like the fact they packed the ingredients separately for takeout orders so it doesn't get all soggy, appreciate that. After putting it all together and tasted it, it was another awesome tasting item. The blue crab spread on the bottom of the tortilla. This item comes with 2 tortillas and they give such a small container to spread on both. I wish the container was a little bigger. The fish ceviche was delicious and just packed wtih chunks of fish which blended well with the blue crab spread. Yum and this is item is a 5 star. Side guacamole with chips $7.95 Yummy, in-house tortilla chips are the best. They give a small bag but it is stuffed with chips. It had a nice thickness to it and went well with the guacamole. The guacamole had a brownish layer on top when I opened the lid that did not look appetizing but after a good stir, it blended into the rest of the guacamole. It was pretty good . This side I'd rate a 4 star. Overall, decent place to get your taste of authentic Mexican dishes, great customer service, food was ono. The only thing was their crazy parking situation, especially if it is busy. Give them a try and support local! read more

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This place is absolutely LEGIT. No frills, no gimmicks - just ridiculously good Mexican seafood that punches you in the face with flavor from the first bite. The kind of spot where you know the food is going to be good before you even sit down. The ceviche was insanely fresh and loaded with flavor. The homemade chips had the perfect crunch, and the BSOD ("Black Sauce of Death") absolutely lives up to the name in the best possible way. Spicy, smoky, addictive... I'm still thinking about it. Da OG Tostada was probably my favorite bite of the meal. Blue crab spread + ceviche + avocado = game over. Every layer worked perfectly together and somehow disappeared way too fast. And the steak tacos? Straight fire. Tender arrachera, fresh pico, crunchy cabbage, and packed with flavor without trying too hard. Simple and perfect. This is the kind of place you tell your friends about immediately... while secretly hoping it doesn't get TOO popular. read more

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Hard to get parking at peak hours. We went during lunch and were able to tandem park. Just have to plan on timing it right or working with the people parked behind you. We ordered their Da OG Tostada with the blue crab spread, the Coctel de Camaron, and the steak quesadilla. We had to kind of wait a few minutes for a table to open up, and our food came out pretty quickly. The food was great and super tasty. This was our first meal off the plane and it did not disappoint! read more

Here we goo. Car repairs and ceviche. Only in Aiea, Hawaii. Did an on-line order and it was ready at the said time. Super friendly staff. Parking, umm. There is parking but watch out reversing out to Kam Hwy.. Ordered the Blue crab tobiko spread, 32oz sonoran style ceviche, with homemade tostadas and guacamole. Without saying much, all of it was good. Support local. read more

Da Seafood Cartel - Blue crab tobiko spread, 32oz sonoran style ceviche, with homemade tostadas and guacamole - Seafood Near Me - Aiea, Hawaii

This place hit the spot after spending two weeks in Japan I was in need of some mariscos and boy did this spot hit all the right notes. The campechana was amazing perfectly spicy if you love spicy if not maybe tell them to hold the serranos also tried the shrimp taco it was amazing and the taco Cabo was bomb with the arrachera the cheese on the tortilla and shrimp definitely this is a must go if you're in Oahu read more

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My wife was telling me about this place and we couldn't wait to try their ceviche tostada with blue crab spread! We got to the place and it looked like a gas station. It's unique and feels like something out of San Diego or something. It was a cool vibe. I felt like I was back in Cali with the Mexican music in the background. There are tables outside but they get taken quick so try and grab one when you can. I ordered their chicharron de pescado, marlin quesadilla, and a tub of ceviche with blue crab spread and a pack of tostadas. This all came to about $100. The chicharron pescado was pretty decent. The mahi mahi fish bites were tender but tasted a bit like regular fish sticks from elementary. I also wasn't a big fan of their marlin quesadilla either. The marlin meat was way too smoked and blackened for my taste. It's bold and peppery and didn't pair well with the cheese or tortilla. I wish it wasn't so strong tasting. The meat was pretty dry too. My wife and I, did enjoy the ceviche tostadas though. This was tasty and fresh. The blue crab spread makes this and without it, the whole thing would just be too plain tasting. The food is whatever to me honestly, but I'd come back for the tostadas. I do want to also try their ahi tuna tostada and fish tacos! I think these would be better choices. read more

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This place sits right by the street next to a tire shop so hopefully you don't miss it. Parking is a bit limited and it does get noisy. The place has some chairs inside and outside but not as much as the crowd it gets. The food is definitely good but I don't know if it's as amazing as others say. The staff is super friendly tho and helpful. I did enjoy the tostada OG. It's definitely pricey but it is seafood so can't expect less. Def try this spot out. read more

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Finally tried Da Seafood Cartel and it did not disappoint. The steak and shrimp taco was super flavorful and the salsa was so good--same goes for the fish tacos. The fish portions were actually a really good size too, which I appreciated. Definitely recommend trying their marlin tobiko dip amd chips! The service was quick and friendly. There's a decent amount of seating, but just a heads up that parking is a little tight with some tandem spots in a small lot. It can get noisy since the place is right next to the road. Overall, really solid spot--I'd definitely come back. read more

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Came to Da Seafood Cartel after seeing an influencer post about it on TikTok. It's conveniently located in an old gas station right off the highway. The parking situation is not ideal with only about 6 tandem stalls dedicated to the restaurant. My friends had to find parking in a lot nearby. The seating is outdoors but covered. I got the fish tacos and chips and guac. The fish tacos were super good! I loved how big the pieces of fish were. The chips were the thick tortilla chips that I really like, and the guac was good but nothing super special. Loved the casual vibes of the place, and the food was delicious! I would definitely come back here to try more of their food. read more

Da Seafood Cartel - Fish tacos - Seafood Near Me - Aiea, Hawaii

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We asked them what a pregnant woman can eat, and they provided so much options they recommended, and we got every single one they told us to get. Highly recommended going back there again, plus the ambiance is well pleasant and outdoor seating, so you have the breeze. What the recommended. Cocktail de Cameron Quesadilla de Marlin Shrimp Tacos Mixed Tacos Toritos Chips & Salsa read more

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Been coming here to satisfy my shrimp ceviche cravings since I moved back home and wow...so good, the best shrimp ceviche, crab dip creation ever!!! Every bite is just that good, I can't explain it. This place is always busy so be prepared! We've been wanting to try other dishes but never got the chance to since there weren't any tables or parking available. The restaurant used to be a gas station or auto shop and I can never unsee it when I come here! Love how quick they move despite the many orders/customers they have. The place feels like a mom and pop vibe, in the backyard or patio...chillin with the fam type of feel. Super chill, bomb food, and good vibes! read more

Da Seafood Cartel - Seafood Near Me - Aiea, Hawaii

Def a little hidden gem! probably one of the freshest seafood I've ever had. I didn't even take a picture of my food but everything we got was soooo good. -shrimp tacos 10/10 , the batter was delicious -shrimp coctel 9/10, it was a little spicy but very good -tacos gobernador 10/10 , these were soooooo good -shrimp cocido tostada 9/10 -steak taco (perfect for kids) 10/10 read more

This place gets slammed! Came here with a girlfriend on a Monday night and it was packed. Service is really quick though and there is a decent amount of seating. We got da OG tostada, shrimp taco and steak taco. Everything was fresh and tasty. Couldn't really taste the blue crab tobiko spread on the tostada but next time I go, I'll get the takeout pack to try it on its own. The ceviche was amazing. Prices are what you would expect for seafood and Hawaii. The reggaeton made the atmosphere fun. Parking is tight at the restaurant but we found extra parking at the Dixie Grill, up the ramp. read more

Da Seafood Cartel - Da OG Tostada, shrimp taco and steak taco. Loaded! - Seafood Near Me - Aiea, Hawaii

I wish I could give this place more than five stars my best restaurant experience I've had in ages! The server/cashier was the absolute best she was so sweet, the best service. The food was amazing. The OG tostada was life changing. The ceviche on the tostada was so good but what really made it so good was that blue crab tobiko spread. To top it off gotta shake some of the BSOD sauce that's in a bottle on the table. It was so good I bought some ceviche, blue crab tobiko spread and extra tostada to take home before our tacos came out lol! The tacos were really good and they really fill it up. I just went the other day and I want to go back already! They have a few seats inside and more right outside after you order. read more

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Now this is the best Mexican (and seafood) spot I've had on O'ahu. I thought I left a review for this spot but turns out I haven't. I've come here several times already and have brought several out of town guests to eat. We first heard about this from some friends who brought Blue Marlin Dip and their Ceviche to a gathering. It was absolutely delicious. Then we discovered their Fish Tacos which were phenomenal. My family, which is from Ensenada, MX, also boasted about how delicious their fish tacos were. Whenever I have a chance, I'll grab their fish tacos, dip, and ceviche - couple with a "Mexican Coke". The service is good. Nothing to boast about. I would prefer if they came to take our order instead of ordering at the front since when I bring larger parties, it becomes a challenge to get everyone's order right. However, the staff is always friendly. The ambiance is quite a challenge since it's right off Kam Hwy. We have young children and it's hard to relax since we are always double-checking they are safe. Not to mention there are no high-chairs. Parking is also tandem which can be inconvenient. Also, the bathroom could use some upkeep. It smelled like urine. However, still a solid 10/10. read more

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As a Californian I am pretty picky about my Mexican food. This place is legit! The fish tacos were probably the best I've ever had and the blue crab marlin dip is crave worthy, especially with their homemade chips. I cannot wait to come back. Their house hot sauce is also delicious. read more

Da Seafood Cartel - Blue crab marlin dip - Seafood Near Me - Aiea, Hawaii

Small spot right off the road for Latin seafood cuisine. Loved the shrimp quesadilla but wasn't the biggest fan of the marlin quesadilla for the Smokey flavor. Definitely would order the fish chicharron again as a shareable dish, combined with the salsa was a great touch. Highly recommend 4.5/5 read more

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Flew in from Los Angeles to visit my family and had lunch with my Aunt. As an Angeleno immigrant this spots feels a little (or maybe A LOT) expensive, especially because I have to sit outside in the humidity with pigeons scoping me out. I know it's Hawaii but ummm, the seafood is right there in the water. The quick and easy review: PSeafood was fresh, plates were fine, the fish tacos had too much batter. Parking SUCKS. read more

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MY FAVORITE PLACE! Literally the best ceviche and fish tacos. Ceviche is always fresh and the fish tacos are seasoned perfectly and always crispy on the outside. Blue crab dip is ok by itself, I feel like it could've used a little lime but adding that with your ceviche and hot sauce is amazing. It's been a little busier so seats are sometimes limited but people are always coming and going so wait not long. Staff is super friendly. Love the causal vibes of the place, nothing fancy cuz it looks like they converted an old gas station into the restaurant. There's plenty of parking spaces next to it but you have to be careful not to miss it or you have to take a little loop since it is in the side of the highway. read more

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Super good food and service is quick. The only quirk that turns me off is the parking situation, which is in a block fashion where you park and someone may completely block you in and you gotta ask them to move their car so you can get out. I can't take the anxiety of being either the blockee or blocker so that is a bummer. We had the fish tacos, Tostada w seafood, Marlin quesadilla, Salsa and chips, all really tasty. read more

Best Mexican food! Mahi. Mahi Seasoned perfectly, sauces are great complement and huge portions. Steak and shrimp taco was massive and so tasty. Will definitely be going back to try other dishes read more

Da Seafood Cartel - Chicharron de Pescado. Fries Mahi mahi cubes - Seafood Near Me - Aiea, Hawaii

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Based on StaciLei recommendations we thought we'd try this out and were not disappointed! We are skeptical of Mexican food as we come from California but the food was spot on. In a converted gas station is a cute, casual food haven for Mexican food. It's a byob spot with outdoor tables. The roaring of motorcycles on the road only adds to the atmosphere. The selection is good and service fast, food delicious! A new go to spot!! read more

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One of many food disappointments on our last visit home. It was a warm day, so we were looking for something chilled and refreshing...Mexi-Papa who seems like an authority on Mexican food out of LA came to Hawaii and RAVED about this spot so I figured we go check them out. Mistah Mean also raved about this spot as well, but then again, EVERYTHING including gas and color treated poke is mean to him!? SMH.... Ordered the mixed seafood cocktail(think it was called Cartel Cocktail or whatever but it was forgettable. Should have been called MANINI seafood cocktail because for $25, I expected more than 4 thin slices of octopus, a few shrimp. The rest of this huge glass was packed mostly with tomatoes. cucumbers and red onion. My pictures don't lie. Taste was pretty lacking too. My fault for thinking Hawaii has solid Mexican food because honestly, that's very far from the truth. Also, trust your tastebuds more than any food content creator regardless of how popular they are. It'll save you time and money. read more

Da Seafood Cartel - Way generous on the veggies and tortilla chips, Super stingy on the seafood - Seafood Near Me - Aiea, Hawaii

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I'm very happy that my husband convinced me to return. First visit for my husband and son. This is my second visit. Free parking in shared lot as Dixie Grill or if it's not crowded, pull up on left side of outdoor seating area. Choose where you'd prefer to sit for either indoor or outdoor seating. First, order then, pay inside the restaurant. There's a 3% charge if paying with card. There's no extra fee if paying via cash. Staff will give a number. Display number on the table for them to bring made to orders. Ambiance is come as you are! We were lucky to be surrounded by a few different, smaller groups speaking Español. Steak Tacos (2 per order): Hubby said his steak tacos were awesome! That's a high compliment from a person who gravitates to Chinese food when he's happy and sad. Hahahahaha! Steaks are made fresh to order, juicy and tender. Steak Quesadillas (4 slices per order): Pieces are tender, juicy, heat hot, surrounded with cheese, and grilled on flour tortilla. Da OG Tostada: Fresh blue crab, ceviche spread, fresh avocado slices. Able to taste the crunch from the tostada. Do not underestimate the size. Filling and flavorful chill after consuming just one. Salsa and Chips x2: Homemade tortilla chips fried to crispy perfection. Fresh and crunchy. Nom! Nom! Nom! Homemade salsa in Español is caliente! Locals will describe it as fiyah! No more oily chips! It's not heat hot or warm. We gladly accept homemade anytime! Kindly inform your Server if you need more chips and salsa to go which is no extra charge. Our Server happily provided extra chips, empty container for chips, another container for salsa, extra container for steak quesadillas at no charge. Horchata: Light, refreshing and complemented each item. Could go for round two! An amazing experience! Muchas gracias to all the employees for communicating, working together as a team, providing excellent customer service. Deliciosa! Delicioso! Highly recommend for residents and out of town guests. read more

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Who knew there was bomb Mexican food in Oahu! I stumbled upon this place from an IG influencer and seen this restaurant years back, and now I know why there were lines...This place was so good! Definitely order the largest portion of the shrimp cerviche. I ate this for 2-3 days straight. You have to try the combo of crab dip, tostados, and shrimp cerviche. I heard there's other dishes in the menu that is also good but this stood out. Plus, I live in California and we have lots of good taquerias around my area but not any good cerviche spots. Go here asap! read more

Been here twice. Good Mexican seafood. Their spicy prawns are tasty as well as their mixed tacos. A bit salty but I feel that's the Hawaiian palette. I'd skip the Mexican rice. Tasted ok and was 4 bucks read more

Da Seafood Cartel - Seafood Near Me - Aiea, Hawaii

I spotted this place on social media and decided to give it a try since we were eating poke almost every day on our trip. They are known for their ceviche, and it did not disappoint. We got the tostada with blue crab dip and ceviche, along with a few fish and shrimp tacos. Everything was well made and flavorful. We opted to take it to go because the parking lot has tandem spots which is inconvenient, and we didn't want to risk being blocked in. Service was good. Location of the place didn't seem like a great area. read more

Da Seafood Cartel - Seafood Near Me - Aiea, Hawaii

To start this off, just straight up WOW. This spot has been on my list for a while, I have been wanting to come by but never pulled the trigger on driving to this side. I happened to be on Aiea side to do a hike so grubbing on some amazing Mexican food was the best way to end the activity. The parking was a bit wonky, so we drove to a nearby lot, parked there, and walked over. It was a bit self-service, with tables you grab yourself and you just order at the counter yourself (although they do bring the food out to you). There are tables outside and inside. We got the taco cabo, ceviche tostada, and steak quesadilla. - The taco cabo was 11/10, it was SO GOOD and a MUST ORDER. - The ceviche tostada was good but I felt like if all the components were separate, it would be much better, 7.5/10. The blue crab dip started to mix and get watered down by the vinegar from the ceviche and it was just kind of hard to eat. - The quesadilla was good but nothing special, simple and well done 8/10. Overall, I would 10000% come back again, especially for the taco cabo and to try their other dishes. No complaints here! read more

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BEST MEXICAN FOOD ON ISLAND! Da Seafood Cartel was recommended to me by a few locals, and it did not disappoint. The finger licking deliciousness is not only affordable, but incredibly juicy and punching with flavor. We ordered the Taco Cabo, Steak Quesadilla, and Steak tacos... INCREDIBLE! We also ordered the chips and salsa, but we weren't the biggest fans of the tortilla chips. They were too thick for our liking. There is great outside seating with covering, and blast awesome + fun music. The food came out quickly and service was good! read more

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We love this place! The parking is terrible, but the food is worth the hassle. The food is always great! Each time we visit we try at least one new thing and it is always good. We have not been disappointed yet. The staff are always nice. It is very casual and has a small area for indoor seating and outside seating as well. read more

We needed a bite to eat before flying home to Texas and wanted some fresh seafood. We found Da Seafood Cartel and it was the best of seafood and Mexican! Oh my gosh! I had the fried fish tacos and my husband had the steak and shrimp tacos. Both were just phenomenal and the portion size was very generous! But the salsa! Oh my! Just like my momma used to make. So very good. I ate too much! Excellent job! read more

Da Seafood Cartel - Table - Seafood Near Me - Aiea, Hawaii

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I haven't tried anything on the menu that I didn't like. The service is good, and the staff is kind and helpful when trying to understand the menu. The food comes out quickly. Totally worth the drive time if you are here on vacation. read more

Da Seafood Cartel - Seafood Near Me - Aiea, Hawaii

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Parking: lot Service: order at the register and they will bring your food out. There are tables inside and outside. Food: ceviche 4/5 - lots of seafood, but needed more lime and salt/seasoning. Alittle bland to me. Taco cabo - 5/5 - soo good!! Salty and super flavorful. Quite filling because of all the cheese, I think a little too much cheese for a taco in my opinion. Salsa on the side was good too and not too spicy. Would definitely order again. read more

Da Seafood Cartel - Taco cabo 5/5 - Seafood Near Me - Aiea, Hawaii

After trying their ceviche and blue crab dip at a pot luck we wanted to actually show up and give Da Seafood Cartel a go. The food was phenomenal, the staff were helpful, and the vibes are exactly what you'd expect from a locally loved food spot. My fiance and I ordered two Camaron Cocido Tostadas, when they brought the food to our table we were surprised by how big they were, especially that they came with full shrimp pieces and a slice of avocado all sitting on-top a crispy tostada slathered with their blue crab tobiko spread. All of these ingredients provided a rich tangy refreshing flavor that will leave you wanting to order another one. The steak quesadilla was packed with juicy seared steak and savory cheese that tasted delicious. Last but not least the shrimp tacos were fantastic, the shrimp is fried in a tasty beer batter and served with corn tortillas and a spicy sauce. They were pretty big too and super filling. Overall all the food was fantastic and worth the price! The staff were great and they bring the food to you where ever you end up sitting at, outside or inside. The music they have playing is a mixture of banda and other Latino music. The music is pretty loud though which isn't really a big problem but it did make it pretty difficult to hear what the server was saying when they were taking our order at the counter. Besides that I loved the vibe and enjoyed the music as we sat outside eating our food. Da Seafood Cartel is a great spot to chill and enjoy food with friends and family during the weekend or week. Make sure to stop on by and try any of their delicious food and drinks! Just a warning though parking is a little tricky though, they have tandem spots and very few of them. Don't let that stop you though! Until next time! read more

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Waited over an hour for one order of ceviche. To be fair it was very busy, they told us it could up to 30 minutes which we were ok with. We arrived right at opening. I think the problem is that they had sooo many online orders that were prioritized over those who ordered in person. Not worth waiting over an hour in my opinion. Visited the other location a couple of days ago and the food and service was great, I'd recommend visiting the other location or maybe this one when it's not too busy? read more

The parking area is small and signs encourage you to tandem park, which would disrupt your meal if you had to move your car for someone leaving because you blocked them in. The restaurant appears to be in an old renovated gas station. There's an auto shop next to it. You order inside and seat yourself. There's seating both indoors and outdoors. Staff were friendly and attentive, coming by to check if everything was going okay and clearing plates as you finished. We ordered the marlin dip and chips, marlin quesadilla, and steak tacos. The dip was tasty but a bit watery and the chips were nice and thick and worked as a great vessel to easily scoop and hold the dip. The steak tacos had a generous amount of meat but it was chewy. The quesadillas looked more like tacos and not quesadillas at all. It had a smokey flavor and the seasonings didn't match or were too abundant in my opinion. Overall, we didn't really like it. The marlin dip was the best thing we tried. read more

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Service was pretty bad here.I ordered a tuna tostada and it took them 40 minutes to bring me my food. By the time I received my order, my family had already finished their food.Also, I tried the fish tacos and they were mid at best. read more

I recently came back here for the second time with my dad and learned that he worked at this very gas station (which is now this amazing Mexican seafood restaurant) - as a gas attendant when he was in high school. I love that they kept the vintage charm of this gas station - Da Seafood Cartel is truly an Oahu gem! For round 2, the one dish that I did reorder was the mixed seafood taco. A classic! I'll always order this whenever I come here. A new item that I tried was the marlin quesadilla. Whoever says that fish doesn't go with cheese, needs to try this quesadilla. The marlin is kiawe smoked, so it has more of the flavor profile that gives pork more than fish. It's also super oily ( in the best way). If you're not really into fish or raw fish, this is the dish to go for. Instead of ordering the ceviche, I went for their tostada la basta. It has shrimp, octopus, mahi, and ahi in their special black sauce. This was good but having tried their ceviche before, I'd probably go with their ceviche next time. Mexican food in Hawai'i may not be as prevalent here as other places, but that doesn't mean we don't have amazing, local Mexican spots on island! read more