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Los Chaparros Mexican Restaurant

4.2 (1.4k reviews)
Open • 11:00 am - 2:30 pm, 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Updated 2 months ago

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Chipotle Chicken Chingalinga (6 Pc)

As a Mexican living in Hawai this is not a good place for the price they charge. It could be way better. There food it's reheated and not authentic at all. Beer it's hot . Michelada was ok but not cold Enough. The appetizer was good . Customer service was good however food not match the price.

Side salad with Chipotle Ranch dressing
Dawn K.

I must have Los my mind because I can't believe I haven't done a review for Los Chaparros yet. This place is one of our all-time favorites. We've been frequenting this owner-operated, small-business for years. And by years, I mean decades. This neighborhood joint has survived for 20 years! That says something... From casual weekday lunches, to quiet dinner dates, to lively get togethers with friends, we've enjoyed many meals at Los Chaparros, and they've never let us down. Service is warm and welcoming with long-time staff that remember your name and greet you like you are visiting their home. The owner Mario is often serving and bussing tables, too. His graciousness extends to his menu where he shares some of his cherished family recipes including a lip-smacking mole. The menu also features some Tex-Mex inspired dishes like quesadillas and tortas. There is something for everyone! This is especially true since I'm a pescatarian and my husband is an everything-tarian. We always share a side salad with the chipotle ranch dressing. And we change it up and have enjoyed everything for their enchiladas to burritos to chimichangas to tacos. All are delicious! Lots of vegetarian and pescatarian options for me. Lots of beef options for the hubby. The green chile soup is a bowl full of flavor and comfort. They have combos where you can select your entree and have a soup, salad, or rice and beans making it easy for you to customize your meal to your liking or mood. They also make a marvelous margarita and offer some good beer options that pair well with their dishes. The parking lot isn't big but there is street parking nearby. And people do a lot of take out too, although we never have. We prefer enjoying the food in the homeyness of the restaurant. Bright colored walls featuring pictures of Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera. Booth and table options accommodate small and large parties. There are so many reasons we keep coming back to this place. There are so many things on the menu we haven't even tried, even after all these years of patronage. With this review I congratulate Los Chaparros on their 20th anniversary and thank them for serving us great food with such care for so many years. Cheers to many, many more!!

Chips & salsa
Ross T.

Love the food there, besides the friendly staff and great food, it is always great to visit! The only drawback is the limited parking during lunch hours because hardly any street parking but at nights you can find more street parking. We went for a late lunch so lucked out on parking in the parking lot. I tried the shred chicken enchilada plate which was very good it was from the combo plate which you can order 1 or 2 or 3 items for the combination plate. But I just order 1 on the regular plate it is huge and I had left overs every-time My wife had the beef burrito Ala cart and she was happy with her choice. Restaurant is clean and well kept.

Two Items Combo (Quesadilla & Enchiladas)
Xin L.

My partner and I was really craving for Mexican food and had a spot in mind at first. However, that spot sold out of the item(s) we wanted to try so we ended up searching for Mexican food last minute. We found los chapparos and made our way there. The parking situation is a bit rough, there are very limited parking lot space in front of the establishment but it was already fully occupied. We had to drive around a couple of times in the area to find a street parking spot. We made our way to the establishment and were quickly seated. The waiter was very enthusiastic and friendly, engaging with every table he had. They have a pretty expansive menu so I struggled a bit to decide on what to order. I eventually inquired and the waiter recommended the LC fiesta burrito which I got and my partner got the combo plate with a quesadilla and enchilada, both with carnitas. He meant to order carne asada but he "didn't want my help" smh. The dishes took a WHILE to come out, but we had chips and salsa to keep up occupied. My burrito was good, the proteins were flavorful and the steak wasn't too tough. I do feel like the burrito size was a bit lacking for its price and I usually like to eat my burrito with plenty of salsa which wasn't provided. My partner's combo plate was good, nothing blew our minds but it was a good meal. I do feel like his order would've been perfect if he got the actual protein he wanted (carne asada). We ended the meal with churros, it was also good and a bit excessive in sugar which we had to shake off. I feel like there should've been more ice cream as it was the perfect pair for churros but there was only a tiny amount of ice cream (a FULL scoop would've been perfect). I'm not super sure if we would come back, nothing was bad but nothing was worth knocking my top Mexican spots off its feet.

Specialty enchilada menu
Nikki U.

This place has probably the best Mexican food on island! I haven't been here in years since the parking is usually really bad, however, we went later in the night and it was a great time to go. The place had a great colorful atmosphere and we were given chips and salsa once we sat down. Their salsa is so tasty and the chips were fresh and crisp. I ordered the Enchilada del Bajio which came with a red sauce, grilled onions, and fried potatoes on top. As well as rice and beans on the side. It was so flavorful and I was able to get two different types of meat which was nice. Everything was so yummy and we left feeling full. Another thing to remember is that they charge a 3% fee on credit cards, so I recommend paying in cash. They will automatically apply the 3% fee on your bill, so just make sure to notify your waiter that you would like to pay in cash and they will remove the fee for you.

Russel M.

La Chaparrals is definitely one of our go to places near Waikiki. Finally tried the steak Chiliques today. It's a monster thank goodness Kar is helping Services always with a smile

Take out $14 chicken chimichanga with rice and beans and chips and salsa
Lindsey A.

Reasonable food. Chicken chimichanga came with sour cream and guacamole and chips and salsa. Also had beans and rice. Best Mexican food I've had on Oahu. Comparable to West Coast Mexican food.

Chimichanga with ground beef
Lloyd W.

Walking in is the unnoticeable ambiance of Mexico. So you know what kind of food is served here. Came just in time (1:00 pm) when the lunch crowd was leaving and the limited parking emptied out. Food is always good except today. The rice was good but the beans was little runny. Complimentary chips and salsa is always welcome once you sit down. The salsa changed color since the last time I came here. It's a dark color instead of red tomatoes with round onion and cilantro. Chile relleno is good. Don't let my photo fool you. Sorry, I mixed my rice and beans together before I took the photo. Hoping the beans will be less runny. Chimichanga was nice and crispy with same runny beans. My lunch partner ordered it with ground beef instead of the usual shredded beef, but you have a choice. My lunch partner likes ground beef instead of the regular pull meats. This is the only place that we found that has ground beef in most of their dishes. They have weekdays lunch special for certain dishes which includes you choice of soft drinks. Pros: Good food. Good friendly service. Cons: The beans were runny and the salsa was not fresh. Small parking lot. Hard to turn around and had back out of the parking lot. Some places puts meat in there Chile relleno. They don't. Would I return? Yes. I it's one of my go to places.

Side salsa
Rena T.

Friendly staff and convenient location, but flavor and parking are lacking. Only six stalls out front, so pickup usually means one person stays in the car while the other runs in. We ordered two combo plates (carnitas burrito, chicken quesadilla, taquitos, and chicken burrito--all rice) plus a small salsa. Portions fed 3 adults and a toddler, but food was pretty bland. Taquitos and rice lacked flavor, even with salsa. Chicken quesadilla was the best item. Nice people, but I'd drive further for better taste and easier parking.

Complimentary chips and salsa
Roz M.

This is one of my husband's favorite MEXICAN RESTAURANT ! He's been coming here for many years. Now, my daughter and I have grown to like this restaurant as well. When you first walk in, you'll know that it is an authentic Mexican Restaurant. The atmosphere, the decor and the ambiance sets the mood! As you walk in, you are immediately greeted by the host and servers who are very friendly and full of energy! Once you are seated, a complimentary basket of freshly fried tortilla chips and salsa are placed on the table for all to enjoy. It was a delicious appetizer to start our meal. I ordered the 2 choice Combination Plate which came with rice and beans. I decided to get the: Steak burrito + Shredded Beef Enchilada. Everything on my plate was very delicious! I really enjoyed it. The portion was very generous too. My husband and daughter enjoyed their meal as well. So if you are craving good authentic Mexican food, go and check out Los Chapparros on Beretania. You'll thank me for that!

Chips with Guacamole Appetizer
Melisa A.

The food was great, service was excellent , the only down fall is that the parking lot was a little small

Irene M.

Supremo... After a long day and night market that I made the choice to wait in the long line for matcha all other food options were basically sold out lo!!! What I do love is there's lots of options to choose from and Los Champarros has been on my list for quite some time and the reason for it is the parking. The one direction lot is painfully tiny and if it's full finding street parking is just as painful on this busy street and in this night was no different as they had just one single stall. Feeling lucky it was my time and I embraced it and ordered my food to go. Taco Supremo was much choice as for what it describes it's almost like a bowl and a veggie was my choice that I'm so ready for. The vibe in this cozy restaurant is nice and simple as it is a bit dated but very nice and clean with a slight touch of tasteful decor and the music wasn't blaring to a point that you can't hear yourself, staff is very polite and friendly being so helpful as a few checked on me if I'd been helped while I wait for my take out is very awesome. "Miss Irene your order is ready" very nice and not a long wait at all took it home and it didn't disappoint though the veggies seem to be cooked to death or was probably frozen as it was all limp and had no color in it and the variety is quite interesting and the load on top of the tortilla is insane if you can see the tortilla under it all as I basically ate it like a salad. Love that it came with chips and salsa and it hat a bit of heat to it and looks house made. I'd probably ask for the tortilla on the side next time as it got destroyed by the toppings and was basically useless as a vessel but a lovely filling meal that satisfied my cravings. Thank you!

Side Trio is a must
Sunny V.

This is one of my favorite Mexican restaurants on Oahu. I like the colorful ambiance and welcoming vibes. We were greeted and seated right away. They have booths and tables. This time I wanted to try something different so we went with the table. We ordered ceviche, 1 choice beef burrito with beans and rice, and 1 choice green sauce enchilada with pozole. It was the first time I tried their Ceviche. It was served with what I think was mayo and it was sweet, but I prefer more salty and savory flavor. The entrees were delicious and I was very happy with the pozole! I would recommend the enchiladas, pozole, and tamales.

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Very tasty and authentic Mexican food. Look for the drink specials next to the entrance. Fajitas were wonderful!

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Are they currently serving alcohol?

Yes, they have margaritas, etc.

What is the tangy pink sauce that comes with the Southwestern Quesadilla called officially?

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Yes

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Anything with corn tortilla, sauces are gluten free.

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