This is one of the taco food trucks at the Polynesian Cultural Center. I ordered the chicken nachos. And boy oh boy. A whole lot of chicken. Ingredients were fresh. And the service was quite nice. There is seating right out near the front and you can sit and enjoy your meal. By the way, we returned on Sunday and they are closed on Sunday and Wednesday. read more

Guadalajara Grill - Nachos - Mexican Near Me - Laie, Hawaii

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I ordered the fish tacos combo I spent about 18.85 and it was so worth the price I came on a guided tour and I wanted to taste local island food and I can say those were the Best tacos I've ever had I was thinking about those tacos all day thanks for the Bomb tacos read more

So, my teenager got a bean and cheese burrito with rice and beans on the side and green salsa. She said it was good. Unfortunately, she threw it up a couple of hours later (and then some) and felt sick the rest of the evening. But at least the food was good. ‍ lol read more

Longest wait I've ever had for a restaurant, around 2 hours and all for the worst Mexican food Ive ever had.

Stopped for some quick fish tacos right outside the Polynesian Cultural Center... they weren't too quick. Prices posted are not correct. They said they are in the process of getting a new sign. Really? After I ordered, I asked if they were on corn or flour and they said I could choose. But if I hadn't asked, no choice would have been offered. After 10 minutes I got some okay tacos. Fish had skin on, lettuce, salsa, guacamole. Old school rice and lukewarm canned black beans. Not worth $18, but edible. read more

Guadalajara Grill - Menu with the wrong prices. - Mexican Near Me - Laie, Hawaii

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I was really disappointed with my food. I ordered a taco salad. It was bland and the beef was more fat than beef. My daughter has the steak burrito, it was better than the taco salad, but still not much flavor. The steak was less fatty, but still some pieces that were not edible. read more

The service was good. I was able to walk up to the food truck and place my order. There isn't much ambiance as it is a food truck but the service was good and the staff were friendly. Prices were average for Hawaii. The food was pretty good and exceeded my expectations. read more

Guadalajara Grill - Mexican Near Me - Laie, Hawaii

We were really excited to try this place. The pictures on the menu look amazing. We had the fish tacos, taco salad with beef, the hukilau burrito with shrimp and the chimichanga with chicken. The fish tacos were an utter disappointment! Small pieces of tasteless fish with mushy corn tortillas and a little lettuce, guacamole and pico. But there was so little flavor and substance! Probably the worst fish tacos I've ever had unfortunately. The taco salad wasn't much better. The beef was a dry pot roast that lacked flavor. And the shredded lettuce was so prominent that it lacked lots of flavor as well. It did have a little pico and guacamole as well as sour cream, but it was mostly lettuce and dry meat. It really needed a dressing of some kind. A cilantro lime dressing would have helped a ton. The shrimp burrito was really tasty and so was the chimichanga. It had a lot of chicken and good flavor. It could have been deep fried a little more. But overall we were mostly disappointed with the meal. I probably wouldn't ever come back based on half of our meals being super lackluster. read more

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If you want overpriced slop come here. Everything chewy and nasty paid 27 bucks for 2 tacos

Had lunch here as a quick option before spending the day at the Polynesian Cultural Center. It's part of the market area before the entrance which has a few other options to check out. The menu was labeled with what was vegetarian and gluten free so if you have those diets (which we did in our party) you go in knowing they are conscious of these things and you will be able to eat something. I had the Veggie Burrito which was hearty and good...I generally prefer pinto or refried beans, but neither of those are vegetarian here so had it with black beans. I was quite filled when it was done done and thought this had a nice authentic flavor to it. The person who took our order seemed awfully unhappy to be there which is not typical of Hawaii and bummed us out a little. This is a good quick stop (well it was quick for us...a bit a line developed after we ordered) before heading into the center for the day. There's plenty of seating behind the truck too. read more

Guadalajara Grill - Veggie Burrito - Mexican Near Me - Laie, Hawaii

The group I was with stopped by the Polynesian Center for dinner. I ordered the fish tacos and my friend ordered the fish wrap. My friend and I both agreed that the fish was tasteless. We expected the fish to be super flavorful since we're close to the ocean, but we left feeling disappointed. My meal came with black beans and rice. The price does not reflect the quality of food. I would recommend trying a different food truck within the center. read more

Love the portions just enough. Quesadilla was golden brown with some tasteful sour cream. Also got the Surfer Burrito pretty loaded!

We were on the hunt for tacos... found one in laie located at PCC. Checked this Yelp review and PHOTOS ARE NOT THE SAME AS WHAT YOU RECEIVE! I was pretty upset with it. Grilled fish taco - really salty, they say they put slaw on it but was just lettuce. Said grilled shrimp taco on menu - it was shrimp cocktail Kine shrimp . Yes it was cold. Steak taco not even a carne asada taco. No taste what so ever. Rice - was hard as hell with floral flavor and really dry Black beans - open can and put cheese. Was room temp. Customer service - girl was on her phone while I ordered and I was more irked when she kept saying "what?" And made me repeat! I really wanted to love it but not even the birds wanted it. read more

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$15 for the chimichanga and $2 to substitute for the carnitas. Came with refried beans, guacamole, Spanish rice, sour cream, and a little salad topping. The chimichanga wasn't super heavily deep fried but enough to give a nice crisp to the tortilla. There was a generous portion of pork in it too. A little pricey but it is in a touristy area with a fun vibe so we'd prob return if in the area. read more

Guadalajara Grill - Carnitas chimichanga, $17 - Mexican Near Me - Laie, Hawaii

I have been a long time customer and use to love supporting Geo's business, now with the current staff for the past couple of years, it's not been the best he can be. The place was simple so much more when he and his brother were working together! The kids cooking now are horrible. read more

I try to be fair and honest when it comes to reviews. I rely on Yelp quite a bit when I'm traveling.... I thought was getting something local and unique. Unfortunately, this place was located in the the middle of the Polynesian Cultural Center. Should have recognized it wasn't really "local", but tried it anyway.. the line to order was long, the lady was very friendly and communicative. However, there was truly a disconnect between the ordering process and the delivery of the food. It took over 40 minutes from the time I got in line before I received my food. There was a gentlemen that had ordered 4 people in front of me that somehow they got his order "lost". Unfortunately, mine came out before his, however, there was a lot of confusion.... The food didn't have any flavor and seemed "thrown" together to meet the requirement. If you're at the PCC, this might be worth trying again, just keep in mind, it's not local and not unique. read more

Perfect dinner choice after a long day outside. I ordered cheese enchiladas, shredded beef taco, rice, refried beans and horchata. Everything was delicious. Friendly employee. read more

After along day visit at the Polynesian Culture Center we decided to try this place out. Wife ordered fish tacos and I ordered the ceviche. Fish taco meat was good. Though it was not breaded or fried as fish tacos should be. The beans where simply black beans with a slap of cheese on them. I was never offered the choice of pinto nor smashed beans. Rice was okay but not great. The ceviche was horribly very salty. I tried to eat it but could not bare how salty it was. So I went back to the cashier not to complain but to ask for more limes in hopes of stabilizing the taste. When I asked for them the girl up front went inside to get some (or at least I thought) thats when she said her manager told her it would be 50 cents for a half and a dollar for a whole lime. Yes!! that's right, they charged me for some limes. I was truly caught off gaurd and thought for a second it was a joke but no they where dead serious. Well I paid for one lime, sadly it didn't help, the cevich was just way too salty the further I dug in. I decided to call it a day. I threw it in the trash and decided to move on. I wanted to let them know before if anyone else ordered cecivhe that it was way too salty. It was then when I realized perhaps, I peeked inside and the cooks/manager where 2 white surfer guys preparing everything. I really wish I could give them the benefit of the doubt but I simply could not. My advise if you are craving Mexican food is to stay the hell away from this place. Wait until you get away from there. Whenever Mexican food is served, limes are always a condiment to your dish not an extra add on charge. This was truly a sad/bad experience all the way around. read more

I was so hopeful to have delicious shrimp tacos; hey, we're in an island where, no doubt there would be some amazing seafood. Oh boy...it was insipid and expensive! Never again when I go back. read more

The salsa is amazing and I love their chicken enchiladas. I just had their steak tacos today and while the meat and the tortilla was delicious, it was missing salsa and cojita or some kind of cheese. So it ended up tasting a bit dry. If you order tacos, ask for salsa as well. Also, their beans weren't awesome today like they usually are. I vacillate between four and five stars when I eat here. It's fine for Hawaii so manage expectations and enjoy that outdoor seating! read more

It is not an exaggeration to say that the fish tacos were the worst tacos I have ever eaten, from anyone, in any country. Fish was rather soggy, like frozen fish sticks that thawed. Grilling was almost an afterthought. I assume they tried to hide it with salt and added a mouth-numbing quantity of salt to the filet. And the pinnacle of this disappointing experience was the complete lack of spice of any type. No sauce, no salsa, not even some generic supermarket hot sauce on the side or some dull "mild" salsa to appease the tourists. I have no idea how you make so many errors and dispatch a dish this bad. Absolutely terrible. read more

I have to admit for Mexican food in Hawaii their chicken quesadillas are pretty good and the chicken had really really good flavor. The best part is the guitar player they have he tells hilarious jokes and is a really good singer and a very cute nice kid, although he is 23, lol. Enjoy read more

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I went there on Saturday night. I ordered the chimichanga plate and it was on point. (So far I have tried the Red Raider and Chimichanga.) I didn't have to wait long for my food. read more

Guadalajara Grill - Chimichanga plate was delicious! I don't like beans so I got all rice. The portions was huge and worth the money. - Mexican Near Me - Laie, Hawaii

Guadalajara Grill was my favorite Mexican food when it was on the side of kam highway across from pounders beach. The chimichanga was unbeatable! When it moved to PCC marketplace the quality suffered with college students cooking instead. I got the burrito one time and it was literally the same burrito I make at home, with tortillaland Costco tortillas and ground beef and a little melted cheese inside. Nothing to write home about for sure. The chimichanga is the only thing worth ordering here, without it, this would be a 3 star rating for sure. read more

Friendly people and great food make Guadalajara Grill a must try. My favorite is the veggie quesadilla but you cannot go wrong with whatever you order. read more

The wait was SUPER long! We went to the PCC location and it wasn't very busy. I didn't expect to be waiting for over 30 mins for 3 plates. Food was ok but not worth the wait. read more

The girls running the food truck were beyond sweet! I ordered a chicken quesadilla and some guacamole. The chicken had incredible flavor and the tortilla was extremely fresh. Guacamole had fresh avocado pieces and amazing flavor as well. If you stop by the Polynesian marketplace you should definitely treat yourself to this amazing Mexican food! read more

Mediocrity at its finest. The wait was an hour long for our food. Street tacos and a burrito was $30. The salsa tastes like tomato sauce; unfortunately, it is the same for the rice. The beans with the freshly fried tortillas chips was good but, otherwise, everything was just, kind of, barely, ok. Pick a different food truck. read more

Don't eat here. Waited over an hour for our food and ultimately cancelled our order because it was taking them too long. They shut down two hours early because they couldn't process orders. Stay away! read more

Guadalajara Grill - Poor server girl is exasperated. Owner was a mess. Terrible management. - Mexican Near Me - Laie, Hawaii

horrible service disgusting food. rude and incompetent workers. prepare for order to take over 30 minutes. read more

The best Mexican food on the North Shore. Located in the PCC Marketplace, the seating is outdoors & the food is served with Aloha. I love the fajitas & taquitos! Be aware that guac is extra, and the only water available is for purchase. A tip- order your meal, then walk over to So Da Bomb for a great drink to go along with it. read more

The Guadalajara Grill is a little stand in the Hukilau Marketplace that you pass by right before you get to the Polynesian Cultural Center. You do not have to enter the PCC to eat here. Anyway, we were looking for something quick before entering the PCC and decided to eat here. It was great! I got the fish tacos. They were the best fish tacos I've ever had! The person I went with got shrimp tacos, which she also liked. Both came with a side of rice and black beans. She didnt want the beans so she said not to give them to her and without her saying anything else, they just doubled the amount of rice they gave her. The girl working the counter was very nice and friendly, so good customer service. Finally, here's a tip - if you check in there on Yelp, you can get a free thing of chips and salsa. Definitely worth checking out if you are hungry at the PCC. read more

Amazing. The beans are the best I have ever had. The chips are fresh and crisp; the salsa awesome. We had the chicken enchiladas and carne asada burrito, and both were really delicious. Reminds me of Mexican home cooking that I had growing up (at my friend's house). Also, don't let the side of the road aspect fool you - it's very clean. And the owner(?)/ host was very friendly. read more

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I've lived on island for 7 years and there's not many GOOD Mexican resturants on island. This place and taqueria el ranchero are on the top of my list. If your in the neighborhood, try it. read more

Guadalajara Grill - Red burrito - Mexican Near Me - Laie, Hawaii

Our fish tacos were inedible. The fish was soggy and had zero flavor. My husband ending up eating one of his and had horrible stomach pain all night. I couldn't even pick mine up without the tortilla disintegrating into a soggy pile. Really frustrating after spending so much money. read more

I eat at this place a few times a month with my family. The food is generally solid... great nachos, good enchiladas and big burritos. They get extra points in my book for portion size which is similar to what you would find on the mainland. Nachos are easily shared with two people. My challenges with this place are time from order to food delivery is highly variable (at times it's 5 mins other times it's 30 mins and it doesn't seem to correlate to how busy they are). I also mark them down for drink selection... just bottles and mostly that sugar filled Jarritos stuff. I'd give them 3.5 stars if I could but I bump them up for portions and price (which is reasonable). It's a solid place. read more

I'm grateful we decided to stop by last minute before they closed. My wife and I showed up minutes before they closed and the lady (I assume one of the owners) was very helpful and willing to serve us even though they were closing. I ended up getting the shredded beef burrito and my wife got the shredded chicken quesadilla. We also shared a side of chips and salsa. The burrito was incredibly tasty. The juices were dripping out of it! I mixed each bite I took with pico, sour cream, beans, and Spanish rice. I'm sure we looked like pigs stuffing our faces as we devoured each savory bite. I looked over at my wife and she was almost in tears with each bite she was taking. She looked as if she was baptized in a field of Mexican spices and the best combination of flavors. Not gonna lie I was laughing while trying to make room for breathing because I was eating so fast. Once we were done we left nothing on our plates the poor wild dog and cat were upset we didn't even leave them crumbs. As dramatic as this review is you guys really need to stop by and try it out. We're coming back tomorrow for sure to try out the food again. I'm sure it tastes a lot better then minutes before they close lol! 5/5 well done read more

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Save your money. We ordered burritos and it took over 30-40 minutes to get. When we got them the tortilla was cold. I ordered the fish burrito and there was hardly any fish inside. It was very plane and tasteless. Go somewhere else. Food was bland and a let down. read more

Our Mexican family of 6 were all very impressed with this establishment! This place was about the only place we liked. Everything else on the island we had to stomach. read more

As others have said, the service is very good here. I like how they bring the food to you after you have paid. We took advantage of the free chips and salsa check in offer. The chips are fresh made and the salsa was very good. Unfortunately the fish tacos and quesadilla with ground beef were good but lacked any real flavor. Same for the beans and rice. The dining area (picnic tables) is clean and fully covered which is nice if you need a break from the sun, or rain in our case. We had live entertainment the evening we were there which was a college student playing the guitar, singing solo and telling corny jokes while engaging the diners. Was a nice touch and for sure entertaining ‼ read more