The steak nachos are amazing!! I love their chips and how…read morefresh and crunchy they are and all the toppings you can add onto the nachos. There was a little confusion when I ordered only because I thought it was saying it came with carne asada but when I got there she said it was extra so I paid extra for meat and guacamole. But so worth it! Very filling and a good amount of food!

Walking into the place, it felt like every other taco spot on Oʻahu. I had a craving to satisfy, so…read moreI figured I'd give it a shot. I ordered the carnitas tacos, grabbed my food, and headed next door for a drink. The moment I picked up the taco, I knew something was different. The aroma, the heat, and the juices dripping from it told me I was in for a treat. After the first bite, it was game over--the taco never made it back to the plate. My only mission was to finish it. That's why there are no pictures. I actually went back inside just to compliment the chef. This is the closest thing to Taco El Gordo I've found on Oʻahu, and I'll absolutely be back for more.

Stopped by on a random Tuesday not even realizing it was taco Tuesday. I suspect part of the reason…read morewhy it was so busy with dine in & take out orders. Pick a seat - plenty of options ranging from booths to tables for 2, 4, 6 & above. Furniture is a bit outdated but it gives off a homey feel. Greeted promptly, drinks & pupus ordered & served swiftly. Dinner orders placed shortly after & after seeing the multiple take out orders going out the door, we understood why it took a bit longer for our food to be served. No biggie! Prices are affordable, portions are filling (we had plenty of leftovers). Great taste, pleasing to the eye. Plenty of parking Go early!

Absolutely LOVE Don Goyo's! I always drop in on a whim and I am never ever disappointed! I'm glad…read morethey have so many options on the menu bc I need to get through each of them! So far the chimichanga, enchiladas, chile relleno have been our go tos! Their salsa is soooo good, I need to keep from licking the bowl! Service is always great, short and sweet, friendly and welcoming. Perfect for a quick drop in after shopping (or while waiting 100 years for your car lol) and for a great margarita!

Yay! Found another place that will sell meat as a side. It wasn't on the menu - I wanted 1lb…read more of 1/2-1/2 carne asada & carnitas with a side of sour cream & green sauce to satisfy my keto/carnivore ways and by golly, the gal at the welcome podium accommodated!! SO RARE. BOTH WERE TASTY and that verde sauce was BOMB. NOW... If they could just put all their various meats into their point of sales system as an 8oz side that would be SOOOOOOO helpful for lots of people like me who have NIXED da carbs. Been eating this way for 2 years now and it's only now getting a tiny bit easier to eat out.

Never even made it to getting my order taken. Arrived to hostess station and she says, "You here to…read morepick up?" How about, "Will you be dining in or do you want food to go?" She told me to sit wherever and no menu, no communication whatsoever. About 5 minutes later a girl came and literally tossed a menu on my table then walked away. I sat for a while unattended to and decided to walk out. The menu was very overpriced and as another commenter posted, since when is there a charge for chips and salsa at a true Mexican restaurant??

Looks amaizng! very good chimichanga really cheesy, salsa so good!…read more Great place for Mexican food

Our fav taco place. We miss the street tacos in california and this place hits the spot! The carne…read moreasada is our personal favorite but they are all tasty.

Then nachos were really good, the only thing I can say it was just a tad salty, but still I would…read moreorder it again The taco on the other hand was also good but by the time I got it home the tortilla was soaked so when I picked it up it fell apart .

Here in Hawaii Kai in the complex with Safeway and Longs Drugs, there's a good Mexican restaurant…read morein partnership with Texas 808 bbq. Here I got the birria burrito and the People's El Bowl. Touch screen/cashless pay and you can help yourself to the utensils and water. They use the smoked meats from Texas 808 in their food and for heat lovers the amount of fresh jalapenos they put in this bowl will be wonderful for you. #bigboyproblems

Love this neighborhood taqueria!…read more Located on Palolo Ave next to Kings Family Mart and Gas station. Parking in front. Great for Take out or eating inside. Try this hidden gem in the valley and you will fall in love with the local atmosphere. The umami of all the meats will blow your mind! The habanero salsa is no jokeI particularly enjoyed the Birria and El Pastor! I wanted to try the Special Brisket Torta, but will return for that one.

Still wanna try the burritos, but those specials make it hard to order anything else. Had the…read morewagyu burgers, tri tip and cerviche. Personally I think it's usually a waste to burger wagyu...but this was delish. It was juicy without being messy, all burger, seasoned well... everything I want in a burger. With everything else going on, I had half...and grinded the other half for breakfast the next day! We like tri tip...it's one of the more cow-y tasting meats making it tastier. Was a little overdone for me, but the taste was great. Hubs coulda used more salt, but with a squeeze of lime, I thought was perf. We aren't usually cerviche people... but this one cucumbers were still super crisp. YUM. Perfect. Baby ate the Tri Tip, some burger, but loooooved the potatoes. I don't know how they were prepared since I don't cook potatoes often...But was nice and salty on the outside and soft on the inside. Baby also liked the guac...she basically used the chip as her spoon. Salsa was too hot for her, but I thought had a nice and fairly mild kick. I know some of the other salsas kick a little harder. Still one of my fave Mexican places in Hawaii...

Went for lunch & food was ono. Waiter was nice & patient with us as he brought us tortilla chips &…read moreyummy salsa. I had a combo of shredded beef enchilada & a chicken taco which came with rice & beans with some cheese melted on top of it. The enchilada & taco was so very ono...nicely seasoned & flavorful, not just thrown together! I normally do not finish the beans, but this was so tasty I finished it all & left a couple of bites of rice left. My bf had the ground beef taco & chicken enchilada. He really enjoyed his meal as well. Aloha & mahalo Los Garcias for the delicious meal as we don't frequent the Kailua area very often. You certainly will brings us back!

Excellent, authentic Mexican cuisine. I've eaten there many times and especially enjoy their Jazz…read moreSundays. Every Sunday from 4-6pm great Jazz musicians perform a variety of Jazz music. The next performance is on August 9th. I highly recommend enjoying good food and vibs.

Best taco salad I have ever had. Ambiance is fun and festive. Service was good and quick…read more Plenty of tabels

We have come here off/on throughout the year and had ok experiences. We craved Mexican food and…read morethought to give it another try. We ordered two taco plates (one asada $22 and the other carnitas $20), a side of beans, side of rice, and chips & salsa. It came out to $61.78, I gave a $8 tip, and there is a 3% surcharge to use a credit card = $71.87. I almost feel a bit sick that I paid over $70 for this meal. The tip suggestions are categorized so high (I saw one option being $12+). And there is no service involved other than your food was brought out on a tray. Also, I think businesses should say if you're being charged extra to use your credit card. I also think businesses should not make you pay for that service. But, I digress. Food came out fast. I thought the rice was good, except the peas inside can be a bit dried up, the beans were very thick. My husband enjoyed his asada. My carnitas was so bland, I thought I was eating plain boiled chicken. I brought it back saying I ordered carnitas, and the boy working said twice, "That IS carnitas." I was embarrassed, but that goes to show how bland it was.. I have eaten carnitas a lot! I thought the "service" was subpar. No friendly faces. I spent awhile tipping the water receptacle to get the drops of water remaining. The boy working passed me a few times and did not say anything. I heard him tell the couple next to us, that there was complimentary water, but not much water in the container.. mostly ice. I was thinking.. can you fill it?! My husband ended up asking the cook who refilled it, but talk about lazy! I'm sorry for the rant, it's expensive to live in Hawaii and I think people are eating out less because it's a lot to afford. So it makes it frustrating to spend a lot of money for mediocre food and poor service. We live in the area and want to support businesses, but want to feel like we are appreciated as customers. I think this was our final attempt to give this place a chance. Go to Los Chapparros where you'll be greeted very warmly with yummy food.

Paniolo's is a nice spot to get a meal that isn't too heavy…read more I usually get their bowls with Paniolo steak. I like adding lots of toppings including guac, even though it's an extra charge. The bowl tastes pretty fresh, and I enjoy it from time to time, especially when I'm craving something that feels a little lighter. My boyfriend enjoyed his burrito. We also tried their horchata and it was so yummy! It was creamy with a great cinnamon flavor. We came here for an early dinner, so the wait wasn't too bad. I can see it getting pretty busy during peak hours.

My friend suggested this place after a beach day in Kailua. She said that it's like chipotle but…read moreit's not. I was quite excited as I do miss chipotle since I moved on the island, but not anymore since I discovered this place. Upon entry, you can see the sign above indicating the steps to order. My favorite is definitely the paniolo steak. It's like Birria but Hawaiian way (please don't be offended but I'm trying by best to describe it). I really love how the beef is shredded and the flavor is soaked in the meat keeping it juicy and tender. I've heard the chips is really good but I'm on diet rn so this was not on my list. I tried 2 bowls: - bowl, chopped Romain, pinto beans, grilled steak and all toppings (9/10) this was good, only missing 1pts to be 10 because of grilled steak portion they put in but I guess I shouldn't complain because of the price. - bowl, cilantro lime brown rice, pinto beans, paniolo steak, and all toppings (10/10) I would highly recommend the paniolo steak if you eat beef. Again the portion wasn't as generous as I wanted it but there is also an option to add extra. The taste definitely made up scoring to 10/10 not the portion. I will definitely come back again. Parking was plenty to choose from and a lot of outdoor seating option that's shaded.

This place is one of my favorites on island. Tucked away in Manoa. My go to order is the famous…read moreflauta. It's the perfect amount of food. Comes with rice and beans. And so delicious. I love the crunch and the fresh onions and cilantro. They play Mexican music which is nice, it kind of takes you to Mexico. The place is shaded nicely too so it's never too hot. I also really over their fried Oreos too. Everything is so delicious and the vibes are great here always! Sometimes it gets a little busy here but the service is always good and never slow.

Great local spot with solid food at a decent price. Many people order take out, but there are…read moretables that you can sit at and it is byob! The birria tacos are definitely one of their specialties and the ceviche was good, but they ran out of the taco shell bowl! Their hot sauces on the side were delicious - a must get. Will come back again to try other items on the menu.