Mami's Empanadas

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OMG Alex - these were so good! I had three beef and potato with one that was bacon cheeseburger filled. They were all tasty but the featured (most popular?) beef and potato empanadas were just a level up. Why? The bacon cheeseburger had a typical flour based (air!)fried wrapper, but the Beef/Potato seemed to be made with fresh cornmeal and had that "homemade corn tortilla" flavor that was off the chain. I gobbled them all down with the spicy green sauce and they were absolutely otherworldly. Don't know if I'd get another bacon cheeseburger but I'm all over the beef/potato! Thanks again Alex!! read more

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Gladys B.

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7 years ago

The best empanadas we ever had most definitely would recommend to anyone to try. Service was excellent homemade juice was amazing read more

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Emily H.

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This great food truck and it's fantastic owner are worth a visit (or three)! I got a pork taco and beef and potato empanada. Normally I don't like empanadas... but these were somehow more crisp and fluffy than one normally finds. The taco was top notch - succulent, melt in your mouth pork with a delightful sauce. Not only that, the owner is amazing - he told us a little about how he cooks each and gave us tons of different sauces to experiment with too! Give this place a go - I know you'll be glad you did! read more

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Fausto H.

6 years ago

We tried yesterday to buy some of this so "famous empanadas" for a long time, but what a disappointment that the owner was not friendly at all, he said to us "I'm assuming you never been here before, you need to place you order in the morning hours since I am really busy" it's not what he said what got me upset it was his tone. So I suggest to you don't buy from this guy he lacks of Aloha is concerning. We decided to walk away. read more

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Jonathan W.

6 years ago

Some of the best empanadas I've had, and I know my empanadas. Great sauces too, the owner recommended mixing the spicy green and white garlic together which was amazing. The owner is awesome (I believe his name is Alex). You'll need to call first and he'll text you what is on the menu as everything is made to order. Do this as early in the day with a pick up time as there can be an hour wait and also items that run out. The empanadas are air fried so they're not all greasy. I recommend the beef and potatoe. Great food, great service, great prices! Can't wait to go back and try his Cuban sandwich made on homemade bread. read more

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Thomas B.

7 years ago

Hands down the one of the most legit Latin food in a 2500 mile radius. It is a little food trailer parked in the alley behind Queen Kapiolani across from the zoo parking lot. Like all the other reviews; the owner/chef is super friendly, makes the food to order, uses an air frier, and has vegan options. Multiple home made sauces but save your time and just get extra of the green. If only I could get the green sauce in a Costco size bottle. The Colombian potato was my favorite of the four, but all were delicious. We will definitely be back to try the Cubano and Friday's lunch special arroz con pollo. read more

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Adriana F.

4 years ago

yum yum. Salsa and empanadas are delicious and flavorful. Plenty of options for both. All empanadas are even gluten free. Great food and customer service. Decent price it is a food truck and we are in hawaii I recommend read more

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Ron R.

8 years ago

As a Colombian, I was surprised to see these Empanadas while I was visiting Oahu on vacation Especially right next to the Hyatt I was staying at Absolutely delicious! Authentic beef empanadas Will definitely be back read more

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Kanani T.

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Stopped at this food truck after reading all the good reviews. The guy running it was totally unfriendly and seemed annoyed to answer questions about the menu. We got 4 empanadas and they were all delicious. We also got the Cubano which was pretty good. I would have gave more stars if I was just reviewing the food. But as a business, I don't know that I would want to support a place that doesn't care about customer service. read more

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Michael B.

6 years ago

Been eating here almost everyday and I love this place. Alex, the owner, is the best and makes wonderful food. Empanadas are excellent, Cuban sandwich is delicious, Colombian hotdogs great, frozen pops are yummy, and all the sauces are BOMB! I can't wait to try more!! read more

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Samantha D.

7 years ago

Best Empanadas EVER!!! They have a variety of flavors and are all home made in an air fryer! Say what?!? I got the Sofrita chicken, beef and potatoes, and cheeseburger. $3 each or 4 for $10, which is a total steal. Spent my last day and meal here and totally worth it! Muchos Gracias! read more

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Patrick J.

7 years ago

I moved from NewYork to honolulu not to long and i have been searching for a spot that serves hispanic food like new york does.... i came here after looking at the reviews and goddamn i am a chef myself and i gotta say this food is amazing, it reminded me of ny again i defiantly recommend this place..... read more

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4 years ago

Food truck? I'm down Empanadas are tasty? Check. At $4 each? hmmm, okay, I'll bite. 4 empanadas @ $16 and my tummy is still hungry? read more

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John M.

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5 years ago

Dry and tasteless. Definitely not good. Plus the ordering system isn't good. Much better options around.

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Amelia J.

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10 years ago

When you don't want poke (which is basically never), go for the empanada! We tried four kinds - I think the "vegetable one" (that's what my boyfriend said it was but it 100% had meat in it...) was our least favourite; my favourite were chicken and the really weird pineapple!! Hot, fresh, and well priced. Good dipping sauces, although don't be a tool and spill the ranch-like one all over your entire hotel room because it smellllllls. :) read more

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Lekili D.

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10 years ago

Holy delectable empanadas, Mami's is yummmmazing! $3 each or 4 for $10, I went with 4 - and ate them all in one sitting :D I opted for: Potato Egg, with tomato and scallions Argentina, with beef, egg and scallions Guava All excellent, and I love his cilantro sauce. The guava was like a toasted lil guava dessert pocket, so good! He's very friendly, wait wasn't long in mid-afternoon, and he's set out a few chairs and small table for seating. I will defiantly be back to try out the other items. read more

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Rey O.

7 years ago

This place hit the spot! The customer service is great and the food was really good. This is a food truck so it can get crowded and busy. Everything we ordered was made fresh. The menu changes daily and you should call ahead to ensure they're open and at the same location. The Cuban sandwich and the spicy sauce were my favorite! read more

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Hank H.

8 years ago

My wife and I stayed at the Marriott hotel just across the street from Mami's, we couldn't wait to try the food ourselves--others had given this place a 5-star food truck. We were lucky because when we got there the owner had just finished setting up the tables, so we were his first customers. The beef empanadas ere delicious, and while we waited for them, we ordered the shrimp ceviche--this one was the best we've ever had! Be aware of the opening times for this one because it is not as it says on the website. It usually opens around 5pm. Also, pay attention to the menu on the blackboard because whatever are listed on the board--that would be the food items they serve, not of the white bigger menu board read more

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Amy M.

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I missed having empanadas. Now, I will never have to endure that feeling again. This is THE place to get a legitimate, excellent, delicious yuca empanada. What is yuca? Well it's cassava flour mashed and it also gives a surprising crunchiness. The yuca is then stuffed with meat or chicken which then can be fried or baked. I had read Amaras review and the pictures oh what food pictures do to me::::::sigh:::: well I journeyed my way over, and it looked like a little red shack. I walked around and there was a few people eating. Ok, I am in the right spot. I looked up and was greeted by a nice man. I ordered 4 empanadas, two were calentado, rice and beans with chorizo and egg, and the other two were sofrito chicken. Both came with aiji sauce. While I waited he gave me a sample of Avena. It is a traditional Colombian drink usually served for breakfast, and consists of stewed oatmeal, milk, water, cinnamon, clove and sugar. He served it over ice and it was Deeeelicccious!!! Next time I'll be ordering that! Great customer service! He labeled the box for me, and I could not wait to get into them once I got home. The sofrito chicken was da bomb! It was shredded and perfectly seasoned and complimented incredibly well with the yucca and aiji sauce. The calentado was the special of the day since the meat and potatoes sold out. It was amazingly delightful. The combination of rice, beans, eggs, and chorizo pillowed in yucca was literally a god send. I loved EVERYTHING!! As Arnold swarzaneggar says "I'll be back!" A+++++++++++++++ read more

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Amara E.

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Order the empanadas! (End of review) Just kidding. But seriously, though: Order the empanadas. The owner of this little shack/restaurant/stationery food truck is super friendly. He takes a lot of pride in making the best Columbian empanadas on the island. The empanadas are perfectly fried, adorably wrapped and packed with tons of filling inside. They also have arepas, Cuban sandwiches and a few other items. Call the number on the Yelp page to order in advance. The empanadas are made-to-order and take some time to make. read more

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Katia T.

3 years ago

The service was quick as it is a food truck. The food was awesome they gave us extra because one of the empanadas got damage, the side sauces are to die for. It was worth the drive and time! read more

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Gianni E.

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5 years ago

The empanadas are so good! That they crisp up the breading without making it greasy is an attention to detail that makes this place stand out. You can tell the sauces are homemade, and you gotta mix the garlic sauce with the green sauce. 9.3/10 would recommend! read more

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Jane H.

9 years ago

Delicious food at a great price and very friendly service! We were in Honolulu recently for a job interview and scoped out Yelp to find a well rated place for a casual dinner. We were thrilled to come across this place! A bit tricky to find unless you know where to look (use the map, don't just wing it) it is a tiny wee food cart tucked down a back street off the main drag of Waikiki. You end up standing almost on the road itself and the pair of chairs and small table is set up almost in a car park. We were greeted with friendly conversation whilst we perused the chalkboard menu. (Get there earlier rather than later as the best flavours do tend to sell out.) We ordered the 4 for 10 empanadas trying out the beef/potato, potato, Guava, Domino, and Chicken sofritas. They were all delicious. The casing is air "fried" and is therefore less greasy than you would expect. It is light and crispy and has a wonderful flavour. The fillings were all fantastic too. We especially enjoyed the potato and the chicken as they were delicate and complex as well as very flavourful. But the real star was the sweet dessert like guava empanada. We returned for more of these the followng day and were very disappointed to find them sold out. On our second visit we also tried the Cuban sandwich which was also amazing. A simple dish but the flavours blended together perfectly leaving you wanting more even when full! I highly recommend checking this place out. The pricing is good, the flavours are awesome. We will definitely be back whenever we are in Honolulu. My only caveat is: keep an eye out for the drunk tourists (and locals) who sometimes congregate in the general area and can be rather unpleasant to deal with (we had a (presumably) drunk guy stand in front of our car in the middle of the road and hurl abuse at us before spitting on our windscreen when we asked him to move.) read more

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Charles J.

7 years ago

Wow! Worth the wait. Call or text ahead for quick service. The sauces were fire, every empanada we ordered was delicious. A must stop place in Honolulu. We will be back to try the different varieties. P.S. our biggest mistake was ordering just 2 they have a 4 for $10 special, DO IT! You won't regret it. read more

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Barry W.

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11 years ago

My wife and I love this little empanada stand. They have a varied menu, much of which we have sampled -- Cuban sandwich, arepas, rice pudding, ceviche, delicious Latin American beverages, and of course, the empanadas (both corn and flour varieties) for which the place is named. But in our book, the big food reason to come back here over and over and over again (which we have) is the empanadas. Air-fried to a crispy texture on the outside, full of all kinds of deliciousness on the inside -- chicken, veggie, domino (bean and cheese), potato and Colombian ground beef, cheese, and anything else the chef's culinary creativity can imagine -- even sweet ones on special occasions (we had both berry and pumpkin around Halloween time). And at 4 for $7, they're a must-buy; at that price, I'll never order fewer than 4. Even if I can't eat them all, I'll just take the rest home. They're that good. Don't go to sleep on the drink options either. As noted above, they carry a variety of Latin American beverages (apple soda and others), but the ones that wowed us were the aguapanela con limon, an infused cane sugar beverage and an oatmeal-based drink (avena?) that was very similar to horchata. Muy sabroso! Chef and proprietor (his card says CEO - chief empanada officer!) Alex is not only a culinary wizard; he's a fantastic host. He seems to genuinely enjoy interacting with customers, explaining the different dishes, and building a relationship. We have found him friendly, interesting, and a delight to get to know. The downsides? Parking can be a bear in that area, though there is a free spot or two near the stand to which they can direct you. Otherwise, there's metered parking a short walk away. Also, they run out of things far too quickly for my taste, so as others have advised, it's wise to call ahead to see what is available. [This was for their old location; will adjust my review now that I've located them again!] read more

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Lamar W.

11 years ago

Best empanadas in town! Alex is a master at his craft. I enjoy d the bacon cheeseburger and the Guava plantain .. Also grabbed the combo, rib and pork! Very Ono. I will be back. read more

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Thomas M.

6 years ago

"Ohhh, this must be your first time here". You can't not arrive and place your order. Must be done via text and he will let you know what he has. Empanadas were salty AF and was not able to eat. Bad batch? read more

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Rob B.

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So delicious $3 each or 4 for $10. Great snack. Note new location on Cartwright near the zoo parking lot. read more

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Plant Mommy G.

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I've had plenty of empanadas from the Bay Area to San Diego and I would have to say that Mami's empanadas are some of the best I've tasted... I had the beef and chicken empanadas.. Both were tasty and flavorful.. Chef Alex made them fresh.. I definitely recommend trying his empanadas.. This is going to be a regular stop for us.. read more

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Leslie K.

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7 years ago

Great Empanadas and most important it is not deep fried! Good job buddy, keep up the hard work. read more

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Ray T.

4 years ago

Empanadas were on the small side and lacked flavor. Based solely on them, I do not understand how this location is rated so well. If you must, get the chicken empanada versus the beef. read more

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Alex H.

3 years ago

Food truck was closed... was hoping for a quick bite. Don't trust the Yelp store hours.

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Kamuela N.

3 years ago

Chicken empanada was a bit dry could improve on that..... Beef Potato was moist and okay. Overall 2.5 stars!

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J S.

4 years ago

Yo Mami needs to improve that recipe! Beef and potato empanada should probably be renamed to "Dry Potato Empanada Sprinkled With an Airy Amount of Beef" for accuracy. Other flavors should include "Tasteless Samosa", and "Chicken Soup Choke-on-the-dough". The truck is columbian themed but the empanadas are not.... If you must have them, sauce em up! At least you will have sauce flavored empanadas. read more

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David O.

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The Empanadas were delicious, my favorite was the chicken one. The Ruben sandwich was soo good!The owner is very nice and genuine! Takes the time to explain everything. All of his sauces were homemade. Loved the sign CEO: Chief empanada officer read more

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Ana M.

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11 years ago

Da Colombian embassy in Hawai'i Arepa,Empanada,Chorizo,Agua de Panela Ambiente Familiar Atendido por su propietario Advice:Call in advance to confirm the service hours and food availability because this guy cooks ALL his food from scratch so the menu varies and the food flies! read more

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Laine W.

7 years ago

So bomb! The guy/owner is super helpful and the empanadas are so freaking delicious! In the picture is sofrito chicken and domino- black bean and cheese. It's prob the most reasonably priced on the island and it's sooo good. Make sure to text the guy before you go to make sure he's open. His hours can vary. Enjoy! read more

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1700 Kapiolani Blvd
Honolulu, HI 96814
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(808) 202-4920
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Hours

What time does Mami's Empanadas open?

Mami's Empanadas opens at 11:30 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

What time does Mami's Empanadas close?

Mami's Empanadas closes at 9:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.Mami's Empanadas closes at 2:00 AM (Next day) on Friday and Saturday.Mami's Empanadas is closed on Sunday.

Mon-Thu 11:30 AM - 9:00 PMFri-Sat 11:30 AM - 2:00 AM (Next day)Sun Closed

Payment methods

Does Mami's Empanadas take credit cards?

Yes, Mami's Empanadas takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Mami's Empanadas have catering options?

Yes, Mami's Empanadas does have catering options.

Does Mami's Empanadas have a happy hour?

No, Mami's Empanadas does not have a happy hour.

Does Mami's Empanadas serve alcohol?

No, Mami's Empanadas does not serve alcohol.

Indoor Amenities

Does Mami's Empanadas allow dogs?

Yes, Mami's Empanadas allows dogs.

Does Mami's Empanadas have TVs?

No, Mami's Empanadas does not have TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Mami's Empanadas have bike parking?

Yes, Mami's Empanadas has bike parking.

Does Mami's Empanadas have outdoor seating?

Yes, Mami's Empanadas has outdoor seating options.

Does Mami's Empanadas have parking?

Yes, Mami's Empanadas has parking options. Street Parking

Other Amenities

Is Mami's Empanadas wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Mami's Empanadas is wheelchair accessible.

Does Mami's Empanadas have free WiFi?

No, Mami's Empanadas does not have free WiFi.

From the Business

Specialties

We specialize in Latin American Cuisine, specifically Colombian style, as well as influences from other countries. We only serve Empanadas, but in a variety of flavorful fillings. Chef Alex Arango puts everything into all his food preparation and his brother Danny always gives the best possible customer service! If you're in the mood for some delicious Latin American food, we are waiting for you at Mami's Empanadas!

History

Established in 2013.

We opened the business in 2013 in a rented truck and now own our own. Our menu and customer base has grown throughout the past years. We now do catering such as personal parties, company parties, movies sets, etc. We are now looking to expand our business to other locations so everyone can enjoy our Latin cuisine!

Meet the Business Owner: Alex A.

I am Chef Alex Arango and I am the owner of Mami's Empanadas. Due to the lack of Latin food on the island of Oahu, I saw a need for a variety of Latin cuisine. I have been a chef in New York City, Martha's Vineyard, St. Thomas, etc. for almost 20 years. I was born in Medellin, Colombia and raised in New York City. I love seeing people's reactions to experiencing new foods and flavors, and seeing people who are familiar with this style of food relive their childhood memories. All these different factors helped me decide to open up my own business and share my own style of Latin cuisine with the island.

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Ask the Community - Mami's Empanadas

What hours will you be open tomorrow Saturday 4/20? My wife has never had empanadas and wanted to have them for her birthday.

Aloha so sorry, this mesg just popped up now! :( I open different hours best to always call or text first k. 808-202-4920 thanks again.

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Is this place still open. Been there the last couple days and it's closed?

Aloha yes we are open 7 days a week. But no set hours. Normally mid afternoon 3-4pm to about 9-10pm. Always best to call or text first to make sure iam there. Iam getting ready to leave restaurant soon to go open truck in Waikiki. 808-202-4920.…

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Came here as I wanted a mixed plate that was walking distance in the main Waikiki area. Saw the…read morespot had garlic shrimp and thought why not give it a go. Located a street over from Main Waikiki area, popped in to this restaurant that seems to be linked to a hotel and nestled in the back by a pool. Was greeted by staff who was nice and seated us quickly. Ordered a mixed plate with garlic shrimp which was on point. A nice plate with potato salad, garlic shrimp rice and salad. All the food was full of flavor and shrimp was ice and garlicky. Really enjoyable meal that hit the spot!

Great service. Very nice staff. Food is reasonable. But... the matsuri shrimp is basically shrimp…read morewith mayo with a couple strands of red julienned ginger mixed in here and there. Didn't see or taste any of the other ingredients mentioned. Hot mayo... wasn't very good. Service was very nice though. Beautiful scenery. Very chill. I'd come back, but would NOT order the matsuri again.

View of the pool from our table.

Orig garlic shrmp & tery-garlic steak

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Glass of wine

O'sun Grill

4.2(33 reviews)

We went multiple times during our visit to Waikiki. This guy is very nice and the food is AMAZING…read more Try the steak with garlic shrimp plate. So good. A bit expensive but worth it due to the quality.

Garlic Shrimp: 5/5, garlic butter sauce is sooo good, he also made it spicy for us…read moreGalbi: 4/5, marinated well with a sweet lemongrass flavor, a bit overpriced for the cut of meat Highly recommend this place and they're open late!

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Blue Ocean Seafood & Steak

3.6(755 reviews)

Hammahz deez guys. They get you right and customer service is on point and Aunty always get u…read morerightYessah

We had a wonderful experience at Ocean Blue Ocean Seafood & Steak in Waikiki! The food was fresh,…read moredelicious, and exceeded our expectations. Every dish was full of flavor, and you could really tell they use quality ingredients. The service was excellent--our food arrived quickly, and we didn't have to wait long even though the restaurant was busy. The staff was friendly, attentive, and made us feel very welcome. If you're looking for great seafood and steak in Waikiki with fast service and outstanding quality, I highly recommend this place. We will definitely be coming back on our next trip to Hawaii!

Menus outside on the food truck

Gelatinous pile of soupy rice

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Chee Hoo BBQ

3.6(86 reviews)

1.1 mi•Waikiki

There is special four meats and three sides. I decided to get double garlic fried rice. Fried rice…read morehad just enough garlic flavor, very subtle which I loved because then it didn't take away from the flavor of the barbecue. Sausage I was really in love with Kalbi ribs are my favorite brisket was good especially with the barbecue sauce and the ribs.

They're located in Kuhio's food hall. This place was popping at 8PM on a Saturday night…read more I ordered the Chee Hoo combo which came with beef brisket, baby back ribs, smoked sausage, and short ribs. It was ~$30 and easily shareable with 2-3 people. Everything tasted great and I loved the smokey flavor and bbq sauce. Beef brisket and short rib were kinda tough and chewy. It came with three sides so I got cole slaw, potato salad, and Mac and cheese. Cole slaw and Mac and cheese were solid; Potato salad was just alright. They also gave one warm bun too. The reason I gave 3 stars was because service was extremely slow. It seemed like they were short staff and had one person at the cash register AND getting the food. He would take a few orders, and then grab the food. When I arrived, he was grabbing food for multiple folks so then I stood there waiting like 15 just to place my order. Then when he restarted and took my order, he took like 5 more orders before grabbing the food so then I waited even longer for another 15 min. That's 30 min of waiting! Also he wasn't serving food in the order that orders were received so it felt actually felt even longer. There needs to be a better system! Surprisingly he did a employee discount on my order. Not sure if it's because it was close to closing time. Btw they charge extra if you order to-go because of the supplies for packaging. I think food is alright but wouldn't return and wait that long for bbq.

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This is the sign inside the International Shopping area.

Musubi Cafe Iyasume

4.5(5.5k reviews)

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This is my go-to whenever I'm in Hawaii! There's multiple different locations throughout but this…read morespecific one is usually close to our hotel. No seats at this establishment. It's a grab and go type place. There's normally always a line but it moves quickly. We usually would go at least twice during our trip. One time to grab breakfast or snacks for the beach and we would always grab a bunch before flying home. It would last us a few days even after coming home to Cali. There are many different type of selections but my fave is the classic teriyaki spam musubi. You cannot go wrong! I also really enjoy the spicy cod roe rice ball. They also sell some cute bags and other spam related items. Definitely worth checking out when on the island!

With over 5k Yelp reviews I of course had to try it. I'm not a Musubi expert but it was indeed…read moresatisfying. I also got their $12 poke bowl just to go off the beaten path. Very simple. $12 is what it was worth. The salmon egg ball had very few eggs. The eel, spam, egg Musubi was an awesome breakfast. Took a while even with only 7 or 8 people in line about 15+ min to get to the cashier but they are quick to finish your order in about a couple minutes once you order. All things considered I'm going to go out on a limb from most other reviewers and go 4.4 stars. 5 stars for my non-expert opinion on the Musubi but the ball and poke bowl were not 5-star worthy and the fact it's a hole in the wall doesn't earn bonus stars in my book.

Inside the shop

Teriyaki Spam & Rice with Hawaiian drink

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Black pepper spam musubi and inari-egg spam musubi

Waikiki Chicken In Paradise

4.6(18 reviews)

Nothing against Waikiki Chicken in Paradise, but I'm not going to lie - I had no idea the mini food…read moretruck park they're located in even existed, let alone had them on my list of bookmarks. However, after having to abandon our original dinner plans, we were no less intrigued after randomly stumbling across this place. While they may not have been our first choice for dinner, coming here was far more appealing than eating fast food or at the nearby IHOP! Although seeing so many folks at this mini food truck park may have been what caught our attention, it was the boxes of fried chicken on nearly every table that swayed us to try Waikiki Chicken in Paradise in particular. After skimming the menu, it wasn't hard to see why they were such a popular choice - everything on it sounded great. Granted, that's not overly difficult when there are only eight items to choose from, but tough to argue with the likes of fried chicken loco moco, fried chicken curry rice, fried chicken sandwiches, chicken & croffle, and fish & chips! Since we saw how big the portion were and didn't want anything too heavy (read: sadly, no loco moco or Japanese curry), we opted to split a FRIED CHICKEN RICE PLATE ($16.95) which came with a Fried Chicken Cutlet over White Rice with Mac Salad & Green Salad. Funny enough, despite already having a sense of how much food they give, I was still surprised by the generous portion size. As for how it all tasted, this was great. The breading on the chicken reminded me of Popeye's (though, without the spice), the batter was crispy, and the chicken itself was rather moist. As for the sides, the mac salad was pretty good, but the salad was a little heavy on dressing. If there was one thing I could change about our order, I think I'd want to see how it would taste with a sauce or glaze. At the very least, I'd definitely go with a different dipping sauce, like their Pineapple Ginger, Lilikoi Mayo, or Guava BBQ, as the Honey Mustard we went with tasted a bit generic. Of course, we could've solved both problems if we had gone with the Fried Chicken Loco Moco or Fried Chicken Curry Rice instead! I guess I'll just have to wait until the next time I'm in Waikiki!

We got the Fried Chicken Meal and it was pretty solid! the chicken was so crispy and wasn't dry at…read moreall! fries were great and the mac salad was solid. the service was good, they were super nice and patient. this place is tucked in with a couple other food trucks/stalls and it's in such a cute area! there's seats and tables outside and it feels lively especially at night! definitely a place to check out if you're craving a somewhat filling meal!

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Jo L.

8 years ago

I was SO excited to see "Colombian" food on the Hawaiian island!! I have only found good empanadas in NY, I'm from CA. But this little hidden gem is right up there with deliciousness and I was not disappointed! Many flavors to choose from. In two days I ordered 13 of them w different varieties. ALL were amazingly good!! I also had to try the Colombian hot dog... it was SO good and I don't really eat beef but this was yummy . Fresh made bun was mouth watering. Large selection of soft drinks american and many other country selections. The man at the window is extremely friendly and gave excellent service each time. Some of the locals mentioned that you should come early bc he will sell out. Luckily my hotel was next door and I could see when he opened up lol This place is highly recommended and I will be back!l read more

Donna D.

126

4 years ago

Meh, not sure what the fuss is all about. I was quite disappointed with these empanadas. We Tried the chicken, potato, potato and beef and they were all mediocre. Unless you like super dry food and enjoy chewing on a hard bone dry cardboard like empanada which I don't recommend. Will say that the arroz con pollo was a 3 out of 10 a lil better than the other ones. Im from California and we have some delicious latin food and sadly this was not it.. Bummer! read more

Kenzie M.

6 years ago

Great little food cart!! Best empanadas I've ever had. The owner runs this food cart at night by himself so depending on how many orders he gets food times can be a little longer, but it is WELL WORTH THE WAIT. We stayed at the Ewa hotel that's basically right next to it and we got empanadas from here every night as a little snack! Couldn't recommend Mami's Empanadas enough!! Plus the owner is nice so it's fun to sit and chitchat with a Waikiki local:) read more

Anton S.

10 years ago

The food is great! We had the Empanadas (Bacon Cheeseburger, Beef & potato, Guava, and Chicken). The Guava was sweet it also had plantains in it. Great little spot. 4 for $10 is a great deal. We are definitely going back! read more

Nelson H.

Elite 17

420

178

9 years ago

The chicken sofrito and pineapple empanadas were amazing. The crisp pastry shell and delicious seasoned fillings were on point. I love how they change the type of empanadas everyday. Will be coming back. read more

Greg P.

10 years ago

After being away for 3 months I come back and this is all I can think about! Their beef empanada is killer and you can taste the difference in their scratch made dough. read more

Yunio F.

5 years ago

Never available to buy as they are straight through closed and they never update the time on the websites. I have checked 2-3 times, so definitely a down business!!! read more

Damian W.

11 years ago

The food here is delicious! I couldn't make up my mind on what to eat. I ended up having the ceviche and the Colombian empanadas. Next time the chimi. read more

G U.

11 years ago

After moving here, I thought I'd never see Colombian food again. I almost cried when I bit into my empanada. This is my favorite place on oahu now. read more

Liz M.

667

7 years ago

This place is amazing. I couldn't decide which 4 to choose so I told him to pick for me. Each time I tried a new one it was my new favorite.

Preston S.

7 years ago

Extremely good food! I was skeptical of the 5 star reviews but now I understand. Great service too!

Vledys N.

8 years ago

Never there, nor do they answer the phone. Really frustrating to get there and they aren't there

Victor H.

7 years ago

Delicious food, the sauces were perfect. Everything is freshly cooked, great way to end the day.

Dee S.

9 years ago

Do yourself a favor and go the first day of your trip. You'll be coming back every day after.

Miguel S.

10 years ago

Great service and awesome food. I will be back for more. One of my new favorite spots to eat.

Molly M.

Elite 24

219

207

8 years ago

What a great deal and so so tasty! 2 was enough to fill me up, for $6 that's quite the steal.

Erin F.

9 years ago

The mahi/avocado was so good! Loved all of the sauces and the service was great.

Joe F.

10 years ago

Amazing empanadas and the guy is very friendly and fun to talk to as well.

James M.

9 years ago

delicious ! extremely hard to find these empanadas in hawaii!

Alfredo A.

9 years ago

This guy needs to expand....These empanadas are great!!!

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Tlacuaches 808

Some of the best birria tacos I've had--no exaggeration. The flavor is rich, the meat is tender,…read moreand everything comes together exactly the way it should. This place is as low-key as it gets. There's no real dine-in setup, just a small window where you order and take your food to go. But that simplicity is part of the appeal; all the focus is on the food.

I had high expectations or hope based off others scores. Street parking and you walk through the…read morearch / entrance to the last shop. No dining in, and all takeout but plenty of outside seating and staff cleaning. Ordered the nachos and takes about 10m or less. The best part was the meat, unfortunately it stops there. Starting from the top, it is covered in jalapeños that can be removed, the "salsa" is large cut tomatoes and there are pinto beans with shredded cheese. The chips were stale and greasy, and there was a weird after taste. It looks like there is nacho cheese (fake) on the chips that made them soggy. The cheese either separated and made it greasy or they fried the chips. Unfortunately I ended up eating the meat and tossed the rest. I personally will not be returning.

Fried Fish Tacos W/ Local Mango Pico De Gallo

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Papi’s Empanadas

5.0

(13 reviews)

0.6 mi

AMAZING! Detailed breakdown below:…read more Tried a breakfast empanada at the farmer's market and it was delicious. The crispy crust, piping hot filling, and arguably the best part -- the fresh and tangy chimichurri -- I could have this every day! It was a smidge pricey at $5 for a single empanada, but it gives you the opportunity to meander and also try other stalls at the market.

Saw them at the Blaisdell Wed market. Had a large amount of people waiting so I decided to check…read morethem out. After talking to the super friendly and helpful worker decided on the Chorizo, Chicken Tiki and another one I forgot lol All 3 were crispy on the outside and tasty inside! The chimichurri sauce made it even better!

At the Honolulu Farmers Market on Wednesday evening

Crab empanada and 6 Alfajores

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Ochos 888

We were craving Mexican food while on vacation and saw this restaurant close by our hotel. The food…read morewas delicious, service was outstanding, and the price point was more than fair considering the area. Would recommend this restaurant just based off the service.

First time at Ochos 888:…read more Went around 3:30pm on a Tuesday during happy hour. We ordered the 3 tacos for $10 off the happy hour menu, all carne asada, and they were so tasty we ended up ordering another round of the exact same thing! We also got the chicken burrito, which was super flavorful. The chicken was tender and juicy, and everything tasted really fresh. My husband and I both agreed we'd definitely come back and would happily order the same things again plus more! Our server was also very attentive and kind. We were the only table at the time and from experience, sometimes when a restaurant isn't busy, customers tend to get forgotten but that wasn't the case at all. She was knowledgeable about the menu and took great care of us. We didn't partake in any of the games, but they had an array of games available for customers, which would be really fun with a group of friends or family. And lastly, the bathroom was SUPER clean! That's always a big plus for me. Overall, great first experience and we'll definitely be back!

The boos singing their ghostly tunes

Chicken Tacos & Steak Noodles

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Griddled

4.2

(38 reviews)

1.2 mi

**This Review** is for the location at Hawaiian Monarch Hotel in Waikiki…read more We went to Hawaiian Monarch Hotel to take a covid test from the Kidney Foundation to travel back to Kona. The cart is conveniently located at the curbside of the lobby. We decided to try it since Kona does not have any Birria Tacos there. Because everything is made to order it takes some time to put it together. We ordered 4 tacos 2 consome, hot sauce, and Mexican Soda. The tacos and consome were outstanding. We waited about 15 minutes. The staff was friendly. I would definitely go back again.

Is the food here good? Yes, the Quesataco Dorado, Mini Quesadilla and Consume are good…read more Does the Consume come with your order? No, menu is a la carte. Is this place worth waiting an hour and a half or longer? I don't think so. My lunch buddy and I decided to come here the Wednesday after Ohana Hale Marketplace opened up again. This was during the extension of the second Stay-At-Home order. After reading about how long people wait to order food from here, we decided to arrive at 10am. I got there earlier but I was on a call with a client so I stayed in my vehicle. Luckily my lunch buddy is always early and went inside to stand in line. Even though we were early, she was still 3rd in line. Now the wait begins... One hour passed and they finally opened to take orders! They took the first and second persons order. Third persons order was taken after first person received their order. This continues down the line. This is why you have to wait so long to order here. They seriously need to figure out a new system because if they don't, this will be their downfall. The food is good but I don't think it's worth the wait as mentioned above. Price is also on the high end for what you get. Overall, great to support local during this time but it'll be awhile before I come back again.

Oceanada (blue raspberry and strawberry) $7

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Sabrozon Fresh Mexican Food Truck

Finding authentic Mexican food in Hawaii has been tough. My bf is from the mainland, so nothing on…read moreisland really impressed him. We saw a line at Sabrozon so we wanted to see what the hype was about. We got the carne asada plate and the nachos. There were benches by the food truck, but we opted to take the food home to eat. We spent about $50 for two plates. The portions were huge. We dug into the food. The guacamole was proportional. The ingredients were fresh and flavorful. I could only finish half of my plate. We ended up saving our leftovers for another meal. I wanted to eat more in one sitting but I was so full. The bf was satisfied to finally try an authentic Mexican spot in town.

I want to say that I've tried Sabrozon's food on one other occasion.... if I recall correctly , it…read morewas across the street from their current location on the corner of Cooke Street and Halekauwila St. I ordered takeaway from Toast's Local app: the Classic Burrito, with steak, and Esquites. The burrito - served with a red and green sauce - was a classic in taste and serving size. The elote in a cup was disappointing...it tasted like canned corn. My order was ready when I reached their food truck ... a few minutes after their stated pickup time. Open daily - closed on Sundays - from 1100a to 800p. Metered parking stalls are available on Cooke and other side streets. They have a small outdoor patio for dining.

Upgraded outdoor seating with the cute little dia de los muertos decor

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Carne asada plate !

Tight Tacos Kaimuki

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.

First timer. Food was very flavorful. Got the 3 taco plate pork,fish and steak. Liked the pork the…read morebest tender and it was the perfect combination of meats and toppings. Steak was good but I think it's only the 3rd time ever eating a steak taco just personal preference rather have chicken or pork. Fish taco was good had a little spice to it. I have low tolerance for spice. Everything was very tasty and came with rice and beans. Added side order of sour cream. Cashier was friendly gave us recommendations. It gives mom and pop shop or family own shop. Place is a little run down but the food was good. Will definitely return

Three taco plate with crema (carne asada, camarones, lengua)

Carne Asada Fries! Huge and very delicious. Well more than enough to share

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Aloha Salsa

4.7

(28 reviews)

1.0 mi

This review is on their No meat meat Burrito and service alone…read more Burrito: Bangin, packed with flavor, filling, and best bang for you buck. Has 2 eggs, hash brown, green onion, spicy aïoli, red cabbage, and one more thing I think, but forgot Service: Great and willing to answer any questions

One of the best stops at the local farmers markets. Their salsas are incredible, but sadly they…read moredon't sell them all at the markets. They usually have their pineapple and their original available, which are both good. If you order online, they have a ton of really interesting, delicious flavors. If you're at the market and looking for breakfast, their breakfast burritos and bowls are always awesome and filling!

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Del Valle MG Ricuras

5.0

(1 review)

1.3 mi

I had the empanadas and they were AMAZING. Such sweet people and great food. Would recommend 100%read more

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Thyda's Tacos

Omg omg am I glad I finally got to try Thyda's !!!! It's located right behind Whole Foods, so you…read morecan park, get some groceries, then head over for a yummy bite. The owner, Thyda, and the other two men working with her were such amazing hosts and so hospitable! My daughter and me walked over from Whole Foods and ordered a carne asada burrito ($16) and a chicken quesadilla ($10). We ordered it to go, but got to sit down with others enjoying their food, talk story with the owners, and meet a cutie pup named Whaler who just roamed around like their little mascot. We could've sat there and talked all day with them but we needed to get that food home so we could tear into to. The bag was heavy lol The carne asada burrito was so big and hefty, and I could only finish 2/3 of it, and to be honest, going to finish it after I finish this review. The meat is well seasoned and the ratio of the fillings to meat and tortilla were perfect. My daughter LOVED her chicken quesadilla and that was definitely a winner too. The meat was seasoned so good and for the price was so good. Everything was just such a win today with food after coming to them. Do yourself a favor and try anything from them, because I guarantee it will be great! Come for the cool taco truck vibes, good convo, but stay for the food cause next time we'll be eating it there hot and fresh next time we come.

I ordered the asada taco and asada mulita. I much preferred the mulita and would get it again. It…read morewas my first time having one. I also got the horchata. Service was nice. They have sauces out to pack with your food. I didn't see any tables to sit, but it's in the ward village area so easy to walk somewhere to sit and eat.

Sauces. Orange: very hot. Red: hot. Green: mild.

Taco Tuesday!

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August 2025: $12 carnitas burrito. Delicious

Papi's Empanadas

4.5

(10 reviews)

2.7 mi

The Chorizo empanada is one to die for! They are located at KCC's farmer market and have many deals…read morelike $4 each / 3 for $10 / 6 for $18 / 12 for $35. You can find more of their flavors on their website: https://www.papisempanadas.com/menu But the deals does not apply to special empanadas (lobster and crab) unless you get lobster with $8 each / $20 for 3 or crab with $6 each / $15 for 3.

Coming to the KCC Farmer's market in late January, I was surprised to find the layout changed so…read moredramatically. Besides several familiar sellers being gone, the number of vendors seemed to be less than I remember. Bringing a friend to this market, I wasn't sure whether he'd been here and I walked off to use the restroom which is now the one on campus. As I returned, my friend had wandered to this stand and generously shared what he bought with our other travel companion and me. He bought the Empanada especial which was crab (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&select=kWEPRzOWs2EtocPcEAaSLw), real crab meat, potato, smoked Gouda cheese, mayo, onion; it came with a delicious green chimichurri sauce (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&select=WS6EnU062gvtZnct4DPPog) that we dipped them in. Not expecting this treat, I first took a bite and it was tasty, not knowing the flavors and ingredients. We toasted our landing here (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&start=72&select=fpX7EDFfjUJTUwsveh5Elw) and started dipping it in the provided chimichurri sauce. Before you knew it, it was gone. Since we were walking the rest of the market, I didn't stop here and only got details about this business and what I ate from taking a photo of their stand (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&start=72&select=xnYnbxbbydTYYSmFCRZ-mg). I'll study this a little more before my next visit and we'll see what the special is when we return.