Good food and good service. The inside decor is fun and cheerful. It is a small restaurant, but comforting 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. read more

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We had a difficult time finding the entrance (there was a truck blocking the signage--I'm assuming it 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... read more

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We were excited to try this place after reading the Yelp reviews and craving Mexican food. I don't usually leave negative reviews because I know restaurants can have an off day, so I try to give them the benefit of the doubt. We're also not people who only enjoy fancy restaurants--we're just as happy grabbing musubi from 7-Eleven or pork hash from the Manapua Man. Good food is good food, regardless of where it's from. We placed an online order for pickup, and the first item we opened was the carne asada plate. Right away, everything looked very dry. The meat was tough and chewy, and the rice was clumpy and dry, almost as if it had been sitting out for a while. It wasn't a great first impression. The biggest disappointment, though, was the tres leches cake. We love tres leches and order it whenever we get the chance, whether it's from a restaurant, farmers market, or a local home baker. We ordered two slices. After one bite of the first slice, it had a distinctly sour taste that reminded us of spoiled milk, so we stopped eating it immediately. Before trying the second slice, we smelled it first, and it had the same spoiled milk smell. To make sure we weren't imagining it, we brought both slices to family members, and everyone agreed that they smelled like spoiled milk. At that point, we no longer felt comfortable eating the rest of our order. Although the horchata tasted fine, we ended up throwing everything away because we had lost confidence after the dessert experience. I can only speak on our experience, but unfortunately it was a very disappointing one. I understand that not every meal will be perfect, but serving a dessert that smelled and tasted spoiled was concerning. Hopefully this was an isolated incident, but based on our visit, we won't be returning. read more

Frida Taqueria - Tres Leches - Tacos Near Me - Waipahu, Hawaii

We've come here many times and we've never experienced service this bad. Drinks and food were ordered pretty quickly but our server wrote nothing down. I had to request for cutlery and water AGAIN AFTER receiving food. Plates were so staggered and the child's meal came out last. Did not get refills on water, even after requesting. Other requested items also needed multiple requests - salsa, limes (we never got it) The food was also very bland which made this the worst part. We love eating here but unfortunately, we will not be returning. read more

This is Frida's in Waipahu... don't mix up with one in Ewa - completely separate & not affiliated. Went for Sunday lunch and enjoyed. Cozy, small restaurant with festive decor. So much on the menu... we got a wet burrito & wet chimichanga. Portion is quite filling... took rest home for our lunch the next day. Will definitely return to try other menu items. read more

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OMGEEEE! I think I found my NEW FAVORITE Mexican restaurant!!! I'm a big El Mariachi person, but this place is BETTER! The interior is super cute, service was great and THE FOOD! AUTHENTIC AND DELICIOUS! We loved everything we ate and definitely coming back for more! Leave room for dessert cause the FRIED ICE CREAM & CHURROS read more

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Good tacos, great service. I stopped in for a quick bite after driving out to Lowe's Waipahu. Only got 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. read more

Frida Taqueria - Carne asada Street Tacos - Tacos Near Me - Waipahu, Hawaii

I made a take out order $150 worth of food. Upon picking up the order I asked for Habanero hot sauce, and they charged me an additional $2 per small plastic container. I ended up purchasing 4 containers for $8. This is the first time I got charged for hot sauce at a Mexican restaurant. I was afraid to ask for extra napkins! I'm taking by Buisness elsewhere next time. read more

We came here on a whim since we have patronized the other location in Ewa Beach. We came on a Sunday around 1 PM. There was only one other person in line with two customers eating. By the time we ordered there was a line out the door. It looks like they have their regular customers. My only complaint is the length of time before you get your food. Not sure if they were shortstaffed or it's normally like that but it seemed like an unusual amount of time we had to wait. They do have an outdoor area that they opened up for seating due to the amount of customers coming in. With that being said, the food was extremely delicious and flavorful. We will definitely come again but not if we are super starving and have to wait extremely long like 20 to 25 minutes. We'll be better prepared next time! They are on the pricier side but everything is pricey these days. read more

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Lots of parking friendly service on a weekday night. I ordered a beef tongue chimichanga and my partner ordered the veggie burrito plate for dine in. This place never disappoints! That beef tongue was melt in your mouth, amazing! There are four tables inside so not a ton of space but cozy and convenient enough if you want to eat your meal fresh. I recommend the chimichanga, dine-in for that nice crisp crust. I'll be back for my taqueria fix. read more

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Slow service. I made a phone order and they said 15 minutes and it is now 35 minutes and they are not busy.

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

They renovated the interior of the restaurant. It's a little snug but fine. Service was good but better than the food. The chips for the nachos was hard and overfried. The texture for the rice and beans was off and plain tasting. The meat for the nachos was just ok. Price was about $20 per person. We hadn't eaten here in years. Historically, it's been good and pricey. read more

This is a cozy spot with just four tables and convenient free parking. I was excited to try it after seeing all the great reviews, but unfortunately, it didn't quite live up to the expectations. We dined in and got complimentary chips and salsa, which was a nice touch, and we added a side of guac. I ordered two carne asada tacos and one al pastor taco, but the meat was very dry. My husband had the carne asada burrito, which was generous in size but average in flavor. Service was quite slow, and we had to ask for basic things like water. We also noticed other tables were given sauces, but none were offered to us--so it seems like you may need to ask for everything here. Overall, I wanted to like this place, but it just didn't hit the mark for us. read more

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The staff was welcoming right off the bat. We got seats inside in the corner and loved the music and got free chips and salsa for eating there. The kids got a quesadilla and burrito and they added protein no problem. Go hungry and even take some home because it was that good! read more

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Here again and ready to try new items that we haven't had yet. It's cinco de Mayo and we're dining in. It's crazy busy for dining in, carry out and take out. By the way they have an open patio as well. I'm having the taco salad with an outer shell crunchy bowl with all the yummy filings and additions in it, Sooo good! Carne asada fries so much and good too. The horchata is cool and refreshing. Also, the wet chicken green and red enchiladas. Service is welcoming and friendly too. read more

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Tried Frida Taqueria for the first time and it was honestly such a good experience. The food came out fresh, flavorful, and comforting -- exactly what I was craving. I got the birria tacos plate and my wife got the enchiladas, and both were solid choices. The birria tacos were juicy and packed with beef, and dipping them into the consommé was perfect. The enchiladas were cheesy, saucy, and filling without being too heavy. The chicken inside wasnt dry, and has flavor with each bite. The sides were simple but satisfying -- the refried beans had cheese melted on top, and the Mexican rice had good flavor. We also grabbed two horchatas, and they were super refreshing. Not too sweet, nice cinnamon flavor, and the kind of drink that just completes the whole meal. The restaurant itself has a really colorful, cozy vibe -- papel picado across the ceiling, Frida art everywhere, and that home-style taqueria feel that makes you want to come back and dine in next time. Overall, Frida Taqueria is definitely a spot I'd return to. Great portions, great flavors, and you can tell they care about the food. Worth checking out if you're in the area and craving legit Mexican comfort food. read more

Beautiful authentic Mexican restaurant! Love the atmosphere and friendliness of the place! We also got recommended the supreme burrito that fed two & complimentary chips and salsa! Yummy! Would 10/10 recommend this place! Thank you for a great first experience read more

Frida Taqueria - Supreme burrito - Tacos Near Me - Waipahu, Hawaii

A lovely and super cute place for Mexican food! Loved the vibe. We had the classic burrito with steak, super burrito with beef tongue, and the cheese quesadilla was kid-approved. read more

Let me start off by saying that, I love Mexican food, and what I got today, definitely was not Mexican food. When Frida's first opened, their food was great, that is not the case today. For starters, I got two plates of the Chile rellenos, and one plate of the 3 tacos on corn tortillas. The Chile rellenos was very salty, had no taste other than the salt, no sauce for it at all like a typical Chile rellenos is supposed to have, food was cold, not even warm, the beans tasted like it was straight out of a can, and the rice, despite having less than needed to kill the salt from the Chile rellenos, was probably the only thing that was decent, even if it was lackluster at best The 3 taco plate I got was a mix of carne asada and El pastor on corn tortillas, there was nothing redeeming on this plate, the tortillas was like biting into rubber, the meat was flavorless and cold, the beans and rice were of the same poor quality like the Chile rellenos plate, except the tacos came with what I'm assuming is supposed to be salsa, the green salsa tasted like water with a hint of avocado flavor, and the red sauce tasted like water with a hint of what I guess is supposed to be something spicy, it was not.... Needless to say, I will not be returning to Frida's any time soon due to such poor quality food that does not match the price you're paying for it, if I'm paying $50+ for 3 plates of food, it better taste like it's worth the price they are charging for such little food, do yourself a favor and go taco bell, at least taco bell is consistent read more

The food here is really good. We had the street tacos and chimichanga, ending the meal with the tres leches cake. The service was very prompt and cordial. The only drawback for me was access. It is ADA compliant, but it is a very compact space, with a tricky (yet fully compliant) entryway. I love the ambiance, once inside --bright and arty. read more

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paid $60 for three burritos and it tasted like shit. The meat was so salty on the chicken. I didn't even eat it. I ended up throwing it away. read more

Mexican cuisine for lunch in Waipahu, Oahu, Hawaii... I wasn't sure if Frida was open. I pulled on the door, and it opened up into a colorful, festive environment with welcoming, cheerful service! Rozzelle was at the cash register, but she came to my table several times to check on me. She was very thoughtful as she brought me a fork for my shrimp taco, which spilled out onto the plate because the toppings were generous! When I ordered at the counter, I was looking for horchata. Rozzelle pointed to the blackboard where it was written... yay! The horchata was rich and cinnamon sweet... not watered down like other places! The shrimp taco had one flour tortilla, veggies, and grilled shrimp. The smokey flavor was much appreciated because there was no spicy sauce covering up the sweet, firm, fresh shrimp! Yummy! The desserts looked so good that I had to get the Berry cheesecake... Too bad they were out of flan. I would return for that! I looked at the reasonably priced merchandise and almost got a pair of earrings for $3! Instead, I got some cute Frida coin purses. The aprons and towels were tempting, too. This is a great little restaurant! I appreciate the free shared parking lot and complimentary chips and (spicy) salsa! Rozzelle gave me the key to the restroom and walked with me outside, then pointed across to the next building where the restroom was. Thank you! Note: Frida Kahlo is a famous painter from Mexico. I first learned about her when some LA Yelpers and I flew from Los Angeles to Mexico City and visited Frida's home, which is now a museum. read more

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

Frida Taqueria - Green chicken enchiladas - Tacos Near Me - Waipahu, Hawaii

We placed an online order and was told 15 mins. Food was not ready by the time we got there. The portions are very small for the price and the meat in my enchiladas was burnt. Bummed cause the first time we ate there I was overly hours for good Mexican food. But maybe it was an off day. read more

Wow, one of the best Mexican places on the island, if not the best. Their wet burritos is the only thing I've had so far, but it's definitely one of the things I crave (can't say the same for all restaurants..). Service is good, they're always nice, but I always take out so I don't sit in though I'm sure it's great. The location is a little odd and parking can feel a little sketchy, but I always order takeout so it's never really an issue for me. It's a cute little shop with nice decos! read more

I was given inaccurate time estimates multiple times and in the end the order took three times longer than what the employee claimed. Employee then tried to give excuses on why it wasn't an issue. read more

Came here for Cinco de Mayo and ordered the birria tacos. Being from Texas I have huge expectations when it comes to birria tacos. The customer service was friendly - I wasn't sure why I can get chips and salsa for free if I dine in but if I'm taking my food to go I have to pay for them. Ended up with a small bag of chips and an even smaller container of salsa but I won't lie, the salsa had good flavor. This is a small spot with limited seating so if you are taking your food to go you may find yourself standing outside while waiting for your food. Those birria tacos didn't have the rich flavor of the ones back home but they were sizable tacos and worked for the event. read more

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Food was great but service not so much. Never got drinks or salsa but still they tried charging for it. Cute inside but maybe more people to help with customers. read more

Great Yucatán food, just not so good on the Mexican experience. To not celebrate cinco de mayo regardless of the complete understanding of what that means, doesn't make business sense to me. You should have extended hours, not shortened hours, and putting up a tent is nice and all, but make it a celebration of the culture would be my recommendation. I'm a cinco de mayo baby,-and this has been the worst amongst going into traditional spots being a Cali kid! read more

Phone ordered & was told 10 mins. Waited 30 mins for 3 carnita taco's that tasted like kalua pig from the may's white package. Disappointed

I was going to start this off by saying "wow, I wish they were in town" but they apparently have a food truck in town!! If I lived out on this side, I'd frequent this place. Service was great. They had seating for about 16 inside (4 tables) and were very accommodating and friendly. Our group got a mix of tacos and wet burritos and they were all so delicious. I will be back! read more

Listen... this place is absolutely amazing! I've lived here 23 years and tried lots of Mexican food, but this place! This place!! Goooood lawd . It's a hidden gem of sorts but right in front of your eyes if you're looking. Tiny dining area but they make up for it with great service and crazy good food! And those nachos! Listen lol, if you're a nacho lover like me, this is definitely the place to be! Super cool decor and the prices are perfectly reasonable for the amount of food you get! Tried this place for the first time about two weeks ago and I've been back for seconds and planning thirds, fourths and more! Don't be fooled by the location, it's a total mouth watering secret! Go check it out! read more

Frida Taqueria - Loaded nachos! - Tacos Near Me - Waipahu, Hawaii

Legit quaint taqueria with a cool Frida Kahlo (Mexican artist) vibe. It's nice to see more authentic Mexican food places sprouting up on Oahu. We tried their Asada, carnitas, and chicken tacos and they were all very good. I judge Mexican restaurants by how good their asada is, and this place has very good asada. Not chewy, not dry, and full of flavor. I would give this place 5 stars but parking is scarce, and there are only 4 tables inside to eat at. Service was outstanding. read more

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Great friendly staff. Food was awesome and portions were generous. Definitely worth coming by and having dinner here read more

Frida Taqueria - Tacos Near Me - Waipahu, Hawaii

This place is cozy. I got the classic burrito. 4/5, Mexican rice was on point, pico was fresh, meat was flavorful. They also give you a green salsa to add on-top although i didnt see it until i finished my burrito. On its own its delicious though with spice! Down side of the burrito is it wasnt evenly packed, and the cheese was just colby jack. The drink i got was agua fresca (jamaica) which is hibiscus. It tasted more like juice than water and had a slightly unpleasant earthy after taste but the forward flavor profile was good. This is the first time ive had this kind of agua fresca before so this could be the normal flavor i dont know, overall i would rate the drink 3/5. They also sell a lot of Mexican candies! Overall i would rate the food 4/5-4.5/5. Would recommend! read more

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The food is good but not as good as I remember. Portions are good for the price. You cam get fries with the kids meal and they are delish! The hidden gem here is the horchata. Probably one of the best I've had on the island. It's smooth, flavorful and not gritty. Service is meh. Employees wernt that friendly but they were not rude either. read more

Frida Taqueria - Friday nachos and carne asada plate - Tacos Near Me - Waipahu, Hawaii

Ordered take out. Small portions- not worth the price and the refried beans were really bland. Would probably not go back.

The pozole soup is delicious! It comes with all the fixings and The staff and cook are very friendly and the service is excellent. I love the authentic Mexican decor and the authentic salsa with a kick-it wasn't too mild which I suspect some restaurants do for more appeal by the masses. I definitely will come here again. read more

Craved for Taco Tuesdays! This Mexican eatery reopened in same location. Server/cashier was very welcoming, courteous, patient with customers questions and orders. Free and lots of parking. First, pay for your order, then dine in. Packed with customers about 5:30 p.m. for dine in and to go orders. Lots of bright colors and various memorabilia that takes me back to eastern and western parts of Mexico. Smaller restaurant seats about twelve to thirteen people comfortably. I wouldn't recommend seating near refrigerated beverages as I had to move to middle seat since worker informed me a customer will grab a drink. Ordered Taco plate (3 pcs) with corn tortillas which includes refried beans and rice. You're welcome to mix and match any of protein choices. If ordering lengua, it's additional $2. Chips were served room temperature and about half of it tasted stale. Ay carumba! I prefer tortilla chips to be served fresh and hot! Salsa delivered and served fresh. Highly recommend corn tortilla tacos lengua and pastor. Great marination and in depth flavors. Couple of diced pineapples adds a little acidity and contrast to these tacos. I could definitely go without it. Chorizo taco is more on spicy side and yet delivers flavor wise. Green chile sauce and roja sauce complemented all three tacos. Nix the refried beans and rice. It wasn't served hot. Lackluster. I poured an eighth of remaining salsa in refried beans and consumed it. Tasted a whole lot better. Definitely go for horchata which is so refreshing, calms and cools spicy palate. Horchata is not advertised on their menu. Available in 16 oz, 24 oz and 32 oz cup. Kindly inquire with cashier or server. I got my fix for now. read more

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