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    La Pina Cantina

    3.9 (405 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Angeleena M.

    A quick stop for some margs, chip, & salsa before dinner reservations down the street and it was a magical experience. I am in love with margaritas and their margaritas exceeded all expectations. They had a lot of pre-frozen and mixed and they had some over ice made for enjoyment. It was fast, the server was amazing, and the vibes were everything. It felt like going on vacation mode and being able to yap and have a good time.

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    Michelle S.

    My bf and I just needed something quick to take back to our hotel after a long day, so we stopped by La Piña Cantina. We got a burrito and the shrimp ceviche, and honestly... it was giving tourist pricing with not much to back it up The ceviche was fine, but super overpriced for the portion. The chips-to-ceviche ratio made zero sense--like we had way more chips than ceviche and ended up just eating plain chips lol. I get that it's a touristy area, but the value just wasn't there. The burrito was decent, but overall the food felt kind of meh for the price. Probably wouldn't go out of my way for it again, but it did the job ‍

    Connie T.

    We were looking for a laid-back spot with that chill Waikiki street vibe, and this place fit the bill. We ordered the three tacos and some calamari to share--just a light snack before heading back to the hotel to rest before dinner. The food was okay--nothing special, more of a quick fix if you're craving Mexican food. Service was decent, nothing to rave about but not bad either. What really made the stop worth it was the ambiance. Sitting out by the street, soaking in the Waikiki energy and people-watching, was exactly what we were in the mood for.

    Burrito Bowl, chicken.
    Sylvia V.

    Food is authentic and fresh. It was delicious. Area was clean. Lovely and fast service!

    Shredded beef nachos
    Sophia H.

    This place always comes through! Great experience every time we've come (which has been 5-6 times). Service is quick and the waiters are attentive. It's located in the Kūhiō food hall across from Kona coffee. Seating is by the street, so it's great for people watching. We've ordered almost everything on the menu, but our favorite is by far their nachos. They're huge! Definitely enough to share. We've had both their carne asada and shredded beef and both are delicious and flavorful. Their quesadillas and burritos are also great choices. Drinks are 10/10. We got their standard and spicy margaritas which were perfectly balanced. Definitely check this spot out if you're craving Mexican.

    Andrew M.

    ​We stopped by La Pina on a Thursday night with my wife and family. The overall experience was a mixed bag. The staff was friendly, which was a definite plus, but they were a little slow--especially considering there were only about four occupied tables, including ours. For my main dish, I ordered the specialty shrimp tacos. I was pretty disappointed, as they were surprisingly bland given all the delicious ingredients listed, like pineapple, fried shrimp, cabbage, and sauce. My wife had an issue with her order; her al pastor tacos did not arrive with the rest of our food and came out much later. However, it wasn't all bad! My niece ordered the birria ramen, and she said the broth was rich and very good, so there's clearly some excellent cooking happening in the kitchen. If the speed and consistency can be improved, this place has potential. Outside seating was great for people watching.

    Signature shrimp tacos
    Jenna M.

    Some of the best shrimp tacos I had in Hawaii. Wish I got 3 more. Can become busy with a line but they were quick and efficient. I also got a margarita and wish I had said a flavor cause it was a little strong. This is located at the international market place in the food court area. Pretty cool vibe and lots of seating everywhere.

    Birria tacos
    Tracee H.

    Here for a wedding in Hawaii and I've been craving birria tacos! The only Birria tacos I ever tried was disneyland in California, and it's hard to find the right place for it. Thanks to Yelp I found a delicious birria spot here in Hawaii. There's a lot of restaurants on this strip and I'm glad I found this place. The meat is soft and flavorful! the tortilla is crunchy probably dipped in their birria sauce It comes in 3 with side of hot sauce and lime. I love spicy so this is perfect ! Not too spicy though 10/10

    Birria Tacos
    Lux P.

    Had some great mexican food during my time in Honolulu! Got some delicious Birria Tacos, and chips/guac. If you're looking for something to have a on a night out on the street of Waikiki would definitely recommend. 8/10 recommend!

    Kristen S.

    La pina cantina is located in the international marketplace food court and is a solid go to bar that's pretty much open whenever we're in the area. The cocktails are boozy, but nothing overly special--definitely targeted at tourists passing through. Bartenders are friendly enough, and for a food court, bar, we're happy with it every visit. Outside of the bar, there's occasionally live music in the food court area, so it's a fun spot for local entertainment.

    Fish tacos
    Tony M.

    Decent enough spot in a convenient food hall setting. The cashier did not greet me, just looked up after returning to the register from another task. They weren't rude, just phoning it in. The tacos were fine, but you could tell the rice was freezer burnt before cooking. If you're hungry, there's plenty of other options. If you must have Mexican food, this is an Ok choice, if a bit pricy, for cafeteria food,

    Blue Marlin Tacos
    Demond S.

    I love Kuhio market and La Pina Cantina is one of the gems located at in this market. I ordered a margherita and the fish tacos. The fish was either marlin or Mahi. It was very good. It was moist and flavorful. The staff and bartenders were great. The food came out quick. The seating is open air but there is always an island breeze. I will definitely visit again.

    Calie H.

    Walked by this place and saw their loaded nachos, we knew we gotta make a stop before we headed back home. Let me tell you. It did not disappoint! They loaded the nachos with lots of toppings. They did not skimp on the meat. It was perfect with a cold beer. Also, they have patio sitting for you to people watch while sipping on a cold beer and tasty nachos. Highly recommend!

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    Totally fine Tacos, have very low expectations and you'll be satisfied. Took foreverrrrr to make.

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    Do you have happy hour or a taco Tuesday?

    Yeah it's great happy hour from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

    I cannot find a phone number?

    There isn't one listed for any of the restaurants in the food court.

    Do they offer take out?

    Yes!

    Do they do good classic tiki cocktails like they used to at the bar inside?

    No, they do not. They only serve the blended rita's, tequilas and beer.

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    Such a great find for Mexican food on the island! Everything we tried was fresh, flavorful, and…read morereally hit the spot--but the bean and cheese burrito deserves a special shoutout. It was simple, comforting, and absolutely delicious. My son, who's from California and very serious about his Mexican food, said it was the best bean and cheese burrito he's ever had--which is definitely saying something! The portions are generous, so you definitely get your money's worth, and the spicy sauce has the perfect kick with amazing flavor that takes everything to the next level. If you're craving satisfying, authentic-tasting Mexican food, this place is a must. We'll definitely be back!

    We skipped breakfast and lunch so my son could make weight, and the second he cleared the scale he…read morecalled Mexican food. Easy pull off LikeLike with stress free parking. The crew inside was welcoming, quick, and the meat was on point. They even came outside to check on us. My son is a picky little dude and started picking onions off his chicken quesadilla. I told him to speak up. The guy smiled, said he had it, and brought out a fresh one with no onions. My son crushed it and even used their mild salsa, which is wild because he thinks everything is spicy. My burrito had great flavor and the asada was legit. I even called home for extra orders so everyone could try it. They loved it too. This spot isn't in our usual area, but I'm glad we found it because it's hard to find solid burritos in Hawaii.

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    Alejandros Mexican Food - Love the ambiance !

    Love the ambiance !

    Alejandros Mexican Food - Lunch@Alejandro Mexican Food 2/9/2024.I ordered Beef Nachos,Da Chips comes on da Side.U could share this Meal.I liked it,No can eat 'em all!

    Lunch@Alejandro Mexican Food 2/9/2024.I ordered Beef Nachos,Da Chips comes on da Side.U could share this Meal.I liked it,No can eat 'em all!

    Alejandros Mexican Food - Margarita during happy hour which is 11am to 5pm

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    Margarita during happy hour which is 11am to 5pm

    Taqueria El Ranchero - Shrimp taco

    Taqueria El Ranchero

    4.0(2.4k reviews)
    19.8 mi
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    We got here on a Monday, the day before Cinco de Mayo. We were having dinner with family before…read morethey returned home from vacation. Mexican sounded good to everyone so we picked this spot and we're all very happy we did. Our server was kind and attentive. The place was lovely and decorated with just the amount of fun you expect. Some great photo ops in there. He even told us they were having a mariachi band tomorrow and invited us to come back. The food from the start with nachos and salsa to the end with tres leches was all delicious. I ordered the chorizo queso and it was fantastic. My son ordered the guacamole and it was so fresh and limey. Also delicious. My grandkids shared a quesadilla which was definitely large enough to do so with. My oldest grandson ordered a torte and he loved it. Also a generous portion. My son and I both ordered the grande burrito. He got his wet and I didn't. His was served on a plate and mine came wrapped in foil in a basket. I wish it would have also come on a plate. I like to cut it up to eat and the foil made that difficult to do. We ordered the tres leches to go because we were all so full. Enjoyed it the next day. Three of us could share on piece. It's delicious but very rich.

    We visited this establishment as part of a group. We had difficulty communicating with our…read morewaitress. I believe she didn't quite understand us, and we didn't quite understand her either. It took a while to order and to get her attention throughout our time there, but we eventually received everything we ordered. The birria was very tasty, with juicy meat and a crispy shell. The Margarita flights were small, mini tastings which left us wanting more (and yes, we did order more). Regarding the tres leches, it's not the greatest we've ever had but not the worst. Yelp limits how many photos are posted with my review, but there should be 19 photos.

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    Tacos in the cantina

    Taqueria El Ranchero - WATERMELON SANGRIAS

    WATERMELON SANGRIAS

    Taqueria El Ranchero - SEAFOOD WET BURRITO

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    SEAFOOD WET BURRITO

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