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Los Chaparros Mexican Restaurant

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

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Chips & salsa
Ross T.

Went for dinner and the parking lot was overflowing, they had a party going on and even with the parking lot being full we got seated right away. Service wasn't as good as normal, the bus person I I guess could have helped instead of just standing around with the waiter being so busy, which made the service very slow at least they could check on the tables, we were there almost 1/2 hour and no one came to check on the table for water or anything else? We were ready to leave, it has never been this bad on service all the times we dined there. Finally our meals arrived I ordered the special shredded beef burrito which was good as before, which is huge and filling. My wife ordered the veggie regular burrito which after eating about half because it is small compared to the specialty burritos, found out it wasn't a vegetarian burritos, but also a shredded beef burritos. We went early hoping to avoid the rush, but I guess everyone else had the same idea. Sorry no pictures due to this page will not allow me to update any more pictures.

Pozole

The food here is terrible. It is bland and inauthentic. My wife got a burrito. It was supposed to have guacamole but i dissected the burrito and found a tiny smear of green in one tiny area of the burrito. The burrito had no flavor to it and was super mushy. The pozole was also very bland. The food took almost thirty minutes to get to our table after ordering it. Our mango margaritas didn't taste like mango-they tasted like bottom shelf tequila. We were starving when we got there and left a good amount of food on the plate. Their bathroom was really dirty. There was literal poop on the baby changing table which was cloth and is very unhygienic. Im from california and I miss good mexican food now that I live in Hawaii. I would never recommend this restaurant no matter how nice the staff are.

Lime margarita with lihing mui
Emily W.

Went on a weekday with my mom, parking lot was full. We got seated quickly and water was bought to the table. The waiter asked if we had any questions. I ordered the lunch special mini super chaparros burrito with steak and the waiter asked if I wanted it wet. I asked him if it was good, he said yes, he likes it with the red sauce. So I told him I'll try that and got the daily margarita special which was lime. I got it blended and with lihing powder which was good. Burrito was filling and there was nothing mini about that burrito. Just wish there was a bigger parking lot for the restaurant. I know there's some street parking, but sometimes it's already taken depending what time you go.

Menu
Emerald Zenelle P.

There was a small wait when we came but it was less than 10 mins. Parking is also quite limited but there's a lot of street/metered parking. The ambiance is really nice, i like their decor and the lighting wasn't too dim or too bright. Music volume was just right. Now the food... just dumbfounded by how good it was. It's one of the few Mexican restaurants that taste authentic. The chipotle steak chingalinga was such a perfect appetizer with the provided sauce! The steak was tender for all dishes. The salsa, guacamole, sour cream, pico de gallo were all amazing! This restaurant gives you a taste of their culture and all the servers were accommodating and gave recommendations!

Mi amor had Chile Colorado, he said best that he's had in a long time.
Colleen L.

Our friend suggested this place for lunch so we met her. She did tell us that parking was limited so go early. She wasn't joking, we arrived 5 minutes before they opened and parking was full. No worries it was a Sunday so street parking was available. That was the downside, otherwise our experience otherwise was great!! Enjoyed everything!

Enchiladas Suizas
Emms M.

We had the enchiladas suizas w/rice &' beans , huevos rancheros w/ rice &' beans. &' a kids cheese quesadilla with rice. Drinks we had horchata &' Coke products. Horchata was super flavorful, very good! Enchiladas were good as well but I got chicken &' it was a little hard to cut through. Rice was fluffy but not to much flavor and the beans were super watery with zero flavor as well. The huevos rancheros were okay the were plated on top of a tostada but the rancheros was just the salsa they give you with chips.... Customer service was amazing they were super short staffed but the chef actually came out to help wait tables super nice as well, as for the ambiance you get the normal Mexican restaurant style! I would recommend this place if you're in the area just try different things. Parking also is super limited &' small!

Chicken mole enchiladas
Rod U.

"Twelfth man on the deal team, last to know". That's me. A decent "Mexican" spot that I've driven by hundreds of times. First, being Hawaii, decent means not using pasta sauce to replace pico, not using shredded processed cheese, and not using refried beans from a can. Don't think of comparing this to that "authentic ethnic" spot in LA or the over border drunken stint in TJ. All the requisites from tortas, burritos, tacos, enchiladas, fajitas, sopas including pozole and menudo, on offer. Complimentary C&S, just OK. Kinda soggy chips and the watery salsa doesn't much depth despite being fire roasted and not much spice heat. No complaints on the basic rice and refried beans that accompanied the large, stuffed trio of chicken empanadas (usually comes with two, add an additional for $5). Flavorful enough but not that complex mole. They are finished off with some sour cream, raw onions and crumbled cotija. Solid. Fast, friendly service with servers who seem to know their regulars well. Fair pricing with almost everything sub $30. It is what it is. Not bad for Hawaii and works to scratch the Mexican itch.

Chicken Mole with corn tortillas
Holly B.

All Mexican restaurants are NOT the same! We dined at Los Chaparros on Veretania Street and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Mario, the owner of the restaurant, was our server and was engaging, friendly, and helpful. The salsa and home made chips were a terrific teaser before dinner. The chips were crispy and delicious, not greasy at all! And the salsa was perfectly seasoned with a little hot to spice it up. I had the chicken mole plate, which comes with corn or flour tortillas, refried beans, rice and a small fresh salad. ONO! And quite a large serving, too much for me to finish. My significant other had the enchilada plate, which was delicious too. The enchiladas were like open tacos, with all the steak and fixings on top of the shell. Yum! And dessert was the banana flautas, which were like hot banana lumpia, though NOT greasy, but light, dusted with cinnamon and sugar and a caramel sauce and a generous scoop of vanilla ice cream. Perfect! And you can BYOB! We'll definitely be back to try other interesting offerings on the menu!

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!!

Margaritas
kayla y.

Best staff and service! The margaritas were so tasty and you can do them on ice or blended

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

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Do they deliver alcoholic drinks with my food?

Yes

Are they currently serving alcohol?

Yes, they have margaritas, etc.

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

Is dine-in available yet?

Yes

What are they like for Gluten free?

Anything with corn tortilla, sauces are gluten free.

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