I drive a little distance to come here to eat and enjoy the cantina next door. Today a new…read morebartender named Jackie waited on me I had a fantastic experience with her and my lunch... very friendly and very aware of all the customers in bar. I ordered food ahead for dinner to go. Highly Recommend this Establishment!!! I drive a little distance to come here to eat and enjoy the cantina next door. Today a new bartender named Jackie waited on me I had a fantastic experience with her and my lunch... very friendly and very aware of all the customers in bar. I ordered food ahead for dinner to go. Highly Recommend this Establishment!!!

The staff is friendly and helpful. The quality of food is amazing. Refresh the area is a very…read moresimple small place. There is no seating on the inside. There are just two tables on the outside with a few chairs. It's right on the road very casual. It is in a residential area. I will come back here time and time again.

This place is killer! ...it is consistently one of the top Mexican food places on the island in my…read moreopinion. Great margaritas, great decor, and delicious food. Consistency is key and I am never disappointed every time I come here. Just take a look at my pictures and ur mouth will start to water. The prices are definitely going up, but that's the same for everywhere. Just make this place ur date night every so often and splurge. Parking is a little tight, but they do have a little lot on the side of the building. Definitely give this place a try if you haven't already.

Just being honest Live Cockroaches…read more After going there for years because the food was good n I live close by Sadly there's no way I'd ever take a chance again

Mi Casa has the best Mexican on the island! They usually pop up at Fishcake in Kakaako every 1st…read moreand 3rd Sundays. He does a rotating menu of a special and tacos. This past weekend the menu was fajitas and chicken tacos! I've been coming to Mi Casa for almost 2 years now and his food never disappoints! A few of the different mains I've had are burritos, enchiladas, flautas, variety of street tacos, tonkatsu poblana, and chilaquiles! I'd suggest going closer to when the open- generally around 11:30a. Sometimes he gets busy depending on the day so the wait might be like 30min but it's definitely worth a try! Parking is just street parking in the area but generally it's not too difficult to find something. Follow their instagram for the menu! @micasa_hawaii

Every dish is great (authentic). Owners are awesome! The…read moreburritos and guacamole are my favorite and anything special.

Haven't been here for about 2 years but it felt likeness yesterday when I stepped in and was…read moregreeted right away by AT the waiter. He's such an attentive waiter and really knows how to talk to people. Friendly and easy to talk to. He always makes our meals enjoyable. 5 stars for just service alone! My wife and I missed dining here but we'll be coming back more often! We had our usual, which consisted of the LC Fiesta burrito, cream of corn and green Chile soup. If you've never tried the LC Fiesta burrito (under the specialty burrito section), TRY IT. You won't regret it. It comes with salad (simple yet satisfying). The corn soup is awesome as well. It comes with tortilla. While deciding our beverage, I was pointing to the Agua fresca, and AT (being attentive) brought us a cup of the strawberry one to try! This really surprised my wife and I. Such great service and it tasted very refreshing. AT also gave us a sheet of stickers for our toddler son who couldn't join us for lunch. Great ambiance, food, and service! No wonder this restaurant was voted Hawaii's best Mexican restaurant!

I've always drove by here and kept telling myself I'll try it soon. Sooo glad that I was able to…read morego. Got there right at 11am when they opened and the parking lot was almost full. Once we were seated a ton more people started walking in. There is also street parking available if the lot is full. The staff members were all welcoming and even gave suggestions on the menu. The place is vibrant and fun. Once seated we were served chip and salsa immediately and WOOOW that was good. I had no idea what to order and kept going between the lunch specials (which are deals btw $12 for a not so "mini" burrito) but ended up with the carnitas plate and it came with rice, beans, pico, sour cream, and Guac. I asked for the carnitas to be extra crispy and it was sooo good. It came with a choice of corn or flour tortilla and i opted for corn. They wrapped 3 tortillas in foil and it stay nice and hot. The carnitas was crispy but not dry at all. My friends got the $12 lunch burrito and they only finished half. Another friend got the flauta and she enjoyed that as well. I got a horchata as well and it was soo yummy. I can't wait to come back and try other options with more people.

Bruh Get the…read morechipotle chicken birria tacos and a margarita. So Good! Straight to the point. Full of flavor. Reasonably priced. Plenty of parking. Away from crowds. Very chill, very reasonably priced. Quick dip in while exploring the town. We were hungry and this hit the spot for sure!

This may be the first time I didn't enjoy fajitas... I got Shrimp Fajitas. Good portions of shrimp…read moreto tortilla, but there's not much seasoning... this is my go to bc it's foolproof but I think it was barely seasoned with salt. The onion and bell peppers were also not cooked all the way. The shrimp wasn't salty so that's good, but again, lack of seasoning on everything... Inside was pretty busy on a Tuesday night but we didn't need reservations. It's an outside-inside restaurant which is nice.

If you're craving real street-style Mexican food on Oahu, Tight Tacos in Kaimuki is the spot. This…read moremom-and-pop taqueria on Waialae Avenue delivers the flavors that make you close your eyes and nod after the first bite. The hand-pressed corn tortillas are the foundation of everything here--warm, soft, and fresh, the kind that actually taste like something instead of just holding the filling. Pair that with their slow-braised meats and scratch-made salsas and you've got tacos that stand out in Honolulu. The carnitas are tender with those crispy edges, the carne asada is properly seared and seasoned, the pollo asado is flavorful without being dry, and the shrimp and Baja fish options are consistently excellent. Even the lengua holds its own for anyone who wants the real deal. Taco Tuesday is a must--$3 street tacos and BYOB make it an easy win for a casual night out. The salsas (especially the hotter ones) bring the heat and depth that a lot of places miss. Portions are solid, the vibe is chill and welcoming, and the staff serves everything with that genuine aloha that makes you feel like a regular even on your first visit. They also do catering and taco bars, so if you're planning a gathering, this is an easy call. Whether you're grabbing a quick three-taco plate or loading up a burrito, Tight Tacos Kaimuki consistently delivers authentic, well-executed Mexican food that feels special without trying too hard. Highly recommended. Go hungry.

I came here on a Tuesday with my partner. He is very particular about his Hispanic food so we…read moredecided to try this spot out as it was recommended by many. It is a small to mid sized spot, but still has a good amount of seating. Some window bar seats, and then about 6 tables with chairs and booth seats. The service style is similar to a take out spot (so very minimal), they do ask if you're dining in or taking out, but it seems like you order, seat yourself, and pick up your own food. They would wipe your table down per your request though. Also to note, they have a $3 taco Tuesday deal but it is ONLY for specific tacos AND only during specific hours on Tuesday. We weren't specifically going for the deal so it didn't matter to us, but manage your expectations if you were looking for a deal (esp since some of their tacos are quite pricey) We ordered: * Steak Quesadilla: 7.6/10 This was good, decently cheesy and the carne asada was pretty flavorful as well. * Carne Asada Taco: 7.2/10 Since it's the same steak as the quesadilla it was pretty good as well. I feel like the carne asada has more Asian flavors and spices than Hispanic. It was good regardless. * Carnitas Taco: 7/10 This was good too, similar to kalua pork. * Baja Fish Taco: 8.3/10 This was pretty solid. The fish tasted like it was good quality and the aioli (same as the camarones) was good pairing with the taco * Camarones Taco: 8.1/10 I liked this quite a lot, the cheese skirt brought a nice textual and flavor contrast to the rest of the taco, I also liked the aioli paired with it. If it had slightly more shrimp it would be even better * Horchata: 6/10, this was okay, kind of grainy. I enjoyed everything, my partner on the other hand thought most of the things were just okay. The only thing he really liked was the baja one. Also we would both note that instead of being topped with cilantro and onions, all the tacos had cabbage on top instead? (some had pico with it, some had a little bit of onion). I wouldn't mind coming back but I think my partner would rather not.

Originally from Southern CA, my expectations are pretty high and this place exceeded it! The…read moreambiance is cute for a lunch date, the plating was beautiful, and the food was delicious. It is authentic in the sense they add limes, and traditional spices that reminded me of home. The salsa was so delicious, I even asked if I could purchase it to take some home. The ease of ordering is great as well. Definitely make a stop here! I loved it!

Great amazing spot for lunch or take out. Parking is some what difficult but if you're dining in…read morethere's two spots in the parking lot on the side. Food is delicious and authentic. The three taco's option is awesome to sample their menu. They also do have Mexican Coke!

Sister location and part of the original Alejandro's next door. If you've eaten at Alejandro's then…read moreyou know what I mean. Only difference now is they are a sit down establishment serving margaritas and the like. I try carne asada at almost every Mexican eatery I stop at and this place rises to the top. Authentic taste; as if you were somewhere in Mexico. Any menu item is well flavored. That's all you need to know. Oh, their portions are huge so be mindful when ordering. If I had to pick one thing bordering negative it is the location as they are on Kalihi Street well into the Kalihi Valley. But, you will get used to it after your first visit; afterall, it's worth the journey into the "valley" Couple things you should know and that is chicken enchiladas are not made daily. I think it's Tuesday and Thursday? Not sure but it is limited. If you don't already know, their Kapahulu location closed a few years ago. They do intend on opening another location in Pauoa Valley I'm told and another location in Pearl Kai... I hope I'm not spreading rumors.... Regardless.... get there or be square!

This is a really great local find in the middle of a neighborhood. Good spot to have some tacos…read moreand watch sports. The bar seats were all taken by locals from the area. First time driving through this part of Kalihi. Reminded me of where I used to live in Waipahu.

I love this place they are always so nice and friendly The…read moreservice is amazing and they are super authentic and just the best Mexican spot I would recommend going to on the island.

ROBBY! ROBBY! ROBBY! Plain and simple it was he who has got…read moreus on Yelp doing this review! He is AWESOME! His customer service was pleasant, friendly, courteous, respectful, genuine, and sincere! Didn't matter if we or the others that came in were "locals"...he treated everyone the same w/ the same OUTSTANDING CUSTOMER SERVICE!!! It was our son's 23rd birthday and he wanted Mexican and this is where we ended up. Great call on his part! We are coming back simply because of the service Robby provided us. So personable. All smiles. Suggestive selling. You name it Robby covered it. Thank you Robby! We will be back! I suggest if you want some Mexican food w/ GREAT customer service...head on over to Taqueria el Ranchero in Wahiawa on Wednesday's...you will see Robby simply by his wide open friendly smile and his great personality. Mahalo's Robby.

With only a few hours between church services on the weekend my fiancé and I tend to go to our…read morenormal hot spots - ramen, curry, burgers, the occasional k-bbq and pho joints. But we were looking for something different, quick, and tasty. That's what we got at K-Mex HI although to be quite frank - the parking lot here is terrible! Mostly due to their location in the middle of the street with a handful of street parking locations shared with multiple other businesses down the lane. It took us 3 rounds of driving before we ended up deciding it was better to drop me off to order and pick up the food and have my man drive around into another larger parking lot to wait the 15-ish minutes it would take for our food to be ready. The owners were so nice. Answering all of my insistent questions, smiling when I ended up ordering something different from what they recommended on the menu (my bad - it's a question I ask all businesses even though I usually decide what I want beforehand LOL). They asked if I needed a bag, if I needed utensils and napkins, and even checked in on me while they made the food! Awesome service and I'm sure it would be the same if we decided to eat in. I liked the atmosphere. It was small but homely, clean, and there were a few small fish tanks in the corner! 15-ish minutes later, food packed up - I jumped back in the car and we drove down to South Shore Market in Ward to eat at the tables and take a glance if Ocean Taste's line was... long (it was). And let me tell you... the food? Delicious. The amount of food? Good for the price! And overall pretty darn great experience. I wasn't the biggest fan of the spicy pork (not my preference). But my fiancé liked it and his only comment was that it was a bit greasy for his liking. Reminded him he was in-fact eating spicy pork which is normally served on his plate lunch in a piece of tinfoil so the oil doesn't get everywhere! The carne asada was super delish along with the gochujang hot sauce cups we found at the bottom of the bag. I'd get K-Mex HI again if I was in the area but I'd love to see them in another location where I can more easily park! That's the only real bummer about this place and has deterred me from returning. :(

Cute little taco place nestled between a couple buildings off to the back end. They have a "double…read moreparking " lot which means if you leave before the person parked behind you then you need to wait or hope they move for you. We got lucky because it was only take out/pick up orders so nobody stayed parked behind us for long. There is also street parking. I had 3 tacos and did 2 chicken and 1 beef. They have several sauces to choose from that range from hot to hotter imo lol...a Tapatio and some other brands. Mine actually tasted great without it. The restaurant has a few tables, a couple fish tanks, flat screen tvs and just an overall cute vibe. Everything looked clean.