We decided to stop in for one last meal before our flight back home, and my husband and I were blown away. The portions are huge! Our son ordered the nachos appetizer as his main meal, my husband got the Mexico burrito, and I ordered the carnitas plate. I tried a bit of everyone's food, and honestly, we had zero complaints. Every dish was packed with flavor and cooked to perfection. The meat was tender, not overly salty or chewy at all. The guacamole was even creamy! To put the value into perspective: a few days earlier, I bought three carne asada tacos with very little meat from a food court in Waikiki, and they were only a few dollars cheaper than my entire, massive plate here. The pricing is incredible for the generous portions you get, making it a great budget friendly option compared to everywhere else we ate while visiting Honolulu. My husband even noted that he had never had Mexican food this good in the States especially considering Honolulu is so far from the border! He rarely raves about restaurants, so the fact that he's already talking about coming back makes this place an absolute must try. read more

Delicious lychee frozen margarita!!! Also super cheesey Carne Asada Fries, decent Guacamole with chips, and Crispy Taquitos. Service was quick, and happy hour is available. Small parking lot available on the side of the building. read more

Mexico Restaurant - Lychee Margarita - Mexican Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

A co-worker wanted to have Mexican food for lunch, and we ended up at Mexico Restaurant, on N School St. It had been a while since we were here, but the place hasn't changed, except for the prices. We started with Chips and Salsa ($4), and I ordered a Corona ($8). We ordered the Los Tres Panchos Combo #1, consisting of an enchilada, taco, and chalupa ($29), and a Two Enchiladas plate with shredded beef and rojo sauce ($22). Each plate came with salsa fresca, rice and refried beans. The chips were fresh and the salsa thick, but not too spicy. Our plates came in short order and looked great. I drizzled salsa atop my rice and beans. Yum! I managed to finish my plate; my tablemate tapped out before consuming all of the rice and beans. What did we think? The food was better than I remember; service was friendly and fast. Rating: 4. read more

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Lunch at Mexico Restaurant was excellent. The service with a smile was welcoming. The interior hasn't changed since cr my last visit. Authentic Mexican atmosphere. Today I ordered the Taco plate. It came with two tacos, beans and rice. I opted for extra beans no rice. Enjoy read more

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The food was so authentic! The taste was perfect! We had the Mexico Burrito plate and a 2 taco plate. Both done perfect! read more

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Had the enchiladas and carne asada, both we excellect. The size of their horchata was huge. Margarita excellent. Dining area is a decent size, they even have extra long tables for large parties. Decor and staff are very welcoming. There's free on-site parking, although a little tight. read more

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Awesome birria tacos! Service was quick, we did takeout only. The Kalua pig Flautas were also really good, we dipped in the birria consomme, so good! read more

I love this restaurant. The food, the service, the ambiance, the drinks. Always always recommend them and the only place that comes to my mind when I want Mexican food. read more

Mexico Restaurant - Hawaiian tacos with Kalua pig and pineapple - Mexican Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Sitting at a booth facing the register at the bar. Total of 4 tables in here, it's 4pm. Phone rings 4x in a row, 2 servers come and go to the back of the bar, not one of them bothered to answer it. If that was you calling for take out, I apologize on their behalf. They weren't not busy but common, put the person on hold if anything. The people are hungryyyy If you want Mexicos, eat in, don't do take out. Noted. read more

Lamb soup is very good. But very very spicy if you like hot foods this is the place to come , fast and good service. Very easy to find parking , it's right next to the restaurant. Inside decorations has Mexican food feeling. read more

Mexico Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Update on Mexico Restaurant service always friendly here one of my favorite Mexican food place. I ordered their ground beef enchiladas comes with Mexican rice along with refried beans was delicious. My wife ordered their friend chimichanga., Support local read more

Mexico Restaurant - Chimichanga - Mexican Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Back here again. My friend got a shrimp and fish burrito and it tasted great. I got the nachos this time and shared with everyone. I also got the melona drink and it was so good! read more

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Hitting While The Hitting Is Good! We came on the most important day of the decade... Cinco de Mayo on a Taco Tuesday... And we did it right... The food, service and drinks were all on point! Mexico Restaurant has a lot of Mexican trinkets to give the restaurant that feel of you being in a different country. read more

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Always wondered about this place as we always visit a restaurant across the road and I'm glad we did today. A guava and a mango margarita for libations and a chile relleno plate, plus a birria plate for me! Consommé was delicious, not overly salty or oily, and the perfect amount of food. Rice and beans were delicious as well. Smaller parking lot and this place was pumping for a Sunday morning. Chill servers, cumbia music on, and not that long of a wait. Plates were 20-35 dollars, 4 dollars for chips and salsa, 14 bucks for keiki menu items. read more

Mexico Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Nice restaurant Cool decor and friendly staff Nice menu selection I hate paying for bagged chips and salsa that is mediocre! Queso was good Beans were ok Rice was not to my liking and dry Cheese enchiladas were ok but not enough sauce. Kinda dry Service was good Not sure I would go back read more

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I went twice this week, the carne asada fries were so good!! The refried beans are amazing. We als had the green chili pork burrito, caviche and chicken quesadillas. I would recommend all of them. Also, sit at the bar with Monica. She makes the best lychee guava margaritas!!! read more

Mexico Restaurant - Lychee gauve margarita was amazing!! - Mexican Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

The food is PLENTIFUL and flavor immensely better than average Mexican food restaurants. Take it from someone who lived in Tucson AZ for four years. Jacky was our server! She was awesome! She was happy go lucky and made our family birthday celebration special. The ambiance is great here but you need to come here to see for yourself. Parking is first come first serve but when full, there is also street parking when full. I was happily surprised how good the food was. And please try their churro fried ice cream cuz that is "SLAP YA MAMMA" good! read more

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My brother pick us up to have lunch. I ordered the mini quesdillas and my husband ordered ground beef burritos no rice extra beans and my brother ordered a ground beef taco salad. Chips and salsa is at a charge. Most places charge and some don't. The service was great and the food is good too. If you into Mexican food try them. read more

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The parking lot is small but there is ample parking. The wait staff is courteous and friendly. The ambiance was typical of a small restaurant. There are TVs to watch as you socialize, soccer was playing, go Mexico! The food was pretty good. I had the 2 beef tacos with rice and beans as well as an awesome traditional margarita. I will be back. Cheers! read more

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Mexico Restaurant is easily one of my go-to spots when I'm craving Mexican food on island. Let's be real--we don't always have the best selection here, but this place is definitely one of the above-average standouts. The portions are HUGE (you'll see in my photos), and everything comes out super satisfying. The guac is made fresh and the chips are always perfectly crunchy and just the right amount of salty--honestly hard to stop eating. Service is always a highlight. The staff is incredibly friendly, and our server was especially bubbly and sweet, which made the whole experience even better. Also, the horchata--while definitely on the sweeter side--is packed with cinnamon flavor and comes in a full-sized pitcher, which is kind of iconic. Not to mention ther full sized bar and Hispanic decor and music - a total vibe! Only thing to keep in mind: the parking lot is pretty tight, especially during peak times or weekend dinners. But once you're inside, it's 100% worth it. Solid, reliable spot for good Mexican food on island--I'd recommend it to anyone looking for a satisfying meal. read more

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I love Mexico restaurant soooo much. It's one of my favorites of all time. Pro tip: get the horchata and fried ice cream read more

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Review is for party of 2 walk in on a weekday. Family friendly restaurant with casual vibes. Wait time: none but it wasn't very busy on a Thursday night. Parking: small lot next to restaurant holds about 15 cars but is very tight. Service: service was quick & friendly. Drinks: Drinks are served in a larger bowl but surprisingly the sour mix did not overtake the flavor of alcohol. Well worth the money. Food: The carne asada fries were good but on the soggy/soft side so next time I'd ask for them to be fried crispier. Mexico burrito was delicious! Pro tip: ask for the burrito sauces on the side instead of topped. What's not worth it: El Patron plate. The charbroiled marinated steak was waaaay overcooked and tough to eat. We asked for MR and came out well done. The actual piece of meat was also pretty bland for being "marinated". read more

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The menu changed since the last time we've been here but the food tastes so much better than I remember! So yummy! However I recall that chips and salsa used to be free. This time it wasnt. We ordered guacamole with chips. Yummy. But it needed salsa because it got dry and needed salt. So we asked for salsa, because we thought we would still get free chips and salsa. We were billed $2 for the salsa - came in a small little dish. Unfortunately it tasted like marinara sauce so we didnt eat it. The frozen li hi mui margaritas was incredibly yummy! The papaya taco salad (cant recall the exact menu name) with white fish was yummy too. $22 + $5 Lots of fish. So tasty that we didnt need the ranch dressing. Taquitos (chicken) is always tasy, well seasoned. Add $4 to make it a meal. Refried beans good. But their rice is stellar! Excellent flavor! Finished off the beef burrito plate. Can't go wrong. read more

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It's been years since we've been here. Having just returned from San Diego, I was still wanting Mexican food and what better place than Mexico. We came on a Sunday, late afternoon. I usually order chille relleno's but opted for a vegetarian burrito. It came with black beans and a salad. I was not disappointed. It was flavorful and filling. I saved half for later. The mr had a Mexico burrito and also saved half of his plate for dinner. Parking is hit or miss and not a traditional parking structure. Service was prompt and friendly. read more

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Yum! Ordered chips and salsa (I think this should be complimentary), the Mexico Burrito, and a michelada. Drinks are huge! read more

Mexico Restaurant - Mexico Burrito, michelada, chips and salsa - Mexican Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

05/05/25 happy Cinco de Mayo! Why the fourth star? Well it's because they changed and upgraded the establishment. It's cleaner, more organized, more of Guadalajara than you can expect. I haven't been here in a while, so definitely a difference is obvious. The food is still is great as you can expect it to be It's more expensive than what it used to be. But, that's expected considering it's been years since my last review and also, cost-of-living has gone up. Cost of food has gone up and the list goes on. They have new staffing, all wearing uniform T-shirts, which is pretty cute. I went there today because today is Cinco de Mayo. I also visited after the lunch, rush, and before the dinner rush. Like I said food is good, hasn't changed in fact it's pretty neat the way they present it. So if you're looking for a good Mexican meal with recipes that come from the mother country and the mother land, Guadalajara this is the place to go. read more

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We stopped by on Cinco de Mayo, so it was incredibly busy, but we were still able to get a table without too much of a wait. The host greeted us warmly, took our names down, and got us seated quickly despite the crowd. Our server, I believe his name was Jose, was fantastic -- fast, efficient, and very knowledgeable about the menu. We've been here before, but it had been quite a while, and this visit definitely reminded us why people love this place. The ambiance was lively and high-energy, which made the experience even more fun and festive. We ordered the trio fajitas, flautas, mushroom skillet, chips and salsa, churros with ice cream, and horchata. Everything was delicious and came out hot and fresh. In my opinion, they have the best horchata and churros on the island. The churros were perfectly crisp on the outside, soft on the inside, and paired so well with the ice cream. One thing to note: chips and salsa used to be complimentary, but now there's a charge for them. That said, the salsa was excellent during this visit, so we didn't mind too much. Overall, the entire staff was friendly, attentive, and handled the Cinco de Mayo rush really well. Even with how packed it was, the service never felt rushed or chaotic. Looking forward to coming back again soon! read more

Mexico Restaurant - Churros and Ice cream w/Horchata - Mexican Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Cinco de Mayo was the day to have lunch at Mexico, located on School Street in Kalihi. Arrived around 11:30 to avoid the lunch crowd, which had already beat us. The staff was running around at a pretty fast clip but managed to find us a table for the four of us. Right off I ordered my favorite home made lemonade in a mini pitcher. Two of us ordered our favorites, and two of my friends had vegetarian dishes, which looked (and tasted) so good that we actually finished our meals without needing a to-go box! That is rare, and a testimony to how good their food is. Personally, I highly recommend their Huevos Rancheros even after the breakfast hour. Yummy!! Check our mouth-watering plates below. read more

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Food was hot and muy rico.... except for the Chile Relleno that was semi tough on the outside like stale bread --not soft n fluffly like I am used to ....forgot about my previous review so no mas Chile Rellenos here for me - just stick to the other fare and it will be excellente! read more

Mexico Restaurant - Flour batter left from Chile Relleno - Mexican Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I wish we could say we got to eat here, but after sitting for 20 minutes, we ran out of time to order and eat (we only had 40 minutes total) and had to leave. It didn't matter- I'm sure no one noticed ‍ Two stars for ambience and benefit of the doubt (if we had had more time to wait) read more

If you're craving bold flavors and comforting Mexican classics, Mexico Restaurant absolutely delivers! The shredded barbacoa tacos were the highlight -- perfectly seasoned, juicy, and packed with that slow-cooked richness you can only get from real-deal barbacoa. The tortillas were soft and warm, making each bite melt in your mouth. We also tried the mini quesadillas and don't let the size fool you -- these were little pockets of cheesy goodness with just the right amount of crisp on the outside and gooey filling inside. Perfect for sharing... or not! To finish it all off, the **churros with ice cream** were a dream. Golden and crispy on the outside, soft and cinnamon-sugar coated on the inside, served with a scoop of creamy vanilla ice cream that melted just enough to become the perfect dipping sauce. Friendly staff, quick service, and a menu full of crowd-pleasers -- this spot is definitely worth a visit read more

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Been a very long time since we been...mainly cuz parking is tight and hard to find along School Street. But there was a stall for a truck...not big enough for ours...and luckily someone else was going out so we snagged theirs. Got in okay since was early...got crowded when we were leaving. I'm a sucker for queso skillets. This was tasty but use regular shredded kinda cheese instead of the melty cheese that's all nice and creamy. So this one hardens junk, isn't as easily scoopable, and you can see/taste the oil. But it's still cheese...so we happily ate it. Baby was eating the cheese and giving us back her chip. That kid... Hubs got Menudo and a couple crunchy tacos. Menudo was pretty tasty. I got the combo with quesadilla, enchilada and chalupa. Enchilada seemed like the kind of homemade burritos I make at home...no enchilada sauce or much of anything other than cheese on top. I guess I didn't know what a chalupa was b/c it was just a taco shell bowl filled with taco stuff in it. Came with refried beans and rice...baby liked the beans, but would have preferred black beans. Not sure if that's an option there. Margs were tasty but pretty weak. Could use an extra shot at least. Waitress super nice and helpful. Cook in the kitchen looked angry, but he smiled and waved at my baby when she waved at him...my baby is my soft spot, so that just made me so happy. Was a fun dinner even if the food was just okay...mariachi would have kicked it up a notch tho! read more

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Wanted to try this place since I had a craving for Mexican food. The inside is pretty and has nice decoration. Got to try the grande burrito which is pretty big with chicken and beef in it, and also comes with a side salad. It was pretty good, wish it had more seasoning on it because unfortunately it was a bit bland. It is a bit expensive but it is also a bit burrito, I had leftovers for another night. The chips also are an extra charge for $3 but I wanted to try so we got some for the table. They seemed to be baked chips, or they just taste like they are. I believe they fry the chips in big batches every morning and leave it out until ordered, so it didn't seem fresh to me. I was a bit disappointed in the chips since it was an extra charge, I wish it were fresh or at least warm. I would return again if I want a quick place for Mexican food. read more

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Had dinner there a couple nights ago was a little disappointed had a li hing margarita it was splendid, but was not even up to Park could not taste much of the li hing let along the tequila. Sent it back once still the same did not want to send it back again. Had the taco salad with ground beef could hardly find any ground beef in there. I was just disappointed. Been there before and had a much better food service was OK. It'll be a while before I come back even recommend again. Surface people refilled waters all the way to the top, which was hard to put around the table without spilling. They don't even give you a complimentary chips and salsa you have to pay for everything. I guess that's the price of what's happening in the world like I said it'll be a while before I go back there. read more

Food is always fantastic! We've come back time and time again! We've always had the best servers, they're so nice and friendly. The atmosphere is exactly what you'd expect at a classic Mexican restaurant. I'd highly recommend the horchata it's served in a small pitcher and tastes amazing! read more

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Called the restaurant on NYE to confirm what time they are closing and they said 3pm, last take out order will be at 2:30. So my family and I drove 45 minutes and got to the restaurant at 1:00pm. I asked for a table and the staff rudely said we're closed. I explained to the hostess that I called this morning to confirm, and was told I was wrong and sorry they are closed. They completely refused to offer any help, show any empathy, or offer take out. Not even a tortilla chip. This was the second time I had an issue there. I'll never go back there again. Did I mention how horrible the parking is there too? read more

This will be my 2nd review, if you love excellent tasty and juicy authentic Mexican food and atmosphere this is the place for family, friends, co workers etc. Customer service exceeeded my expectations read more

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It was very tasty and the portion is really huge. I have been coming here since it first opened. Never a disappointment. I remember when they had a Mariacha band playing. And the bar was not ready to serve alcohol yet. Always my go to place when I want to eat Mexican food. read more

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We had the machaca and the chile relleno plate. The chile relleno was okay. The machaca was delicious. The beans and rice did not disappoint. We also had an horchata and a guava margarita; both tasted great. I ordered chips and salsa. The salsa was not that spicy BUT full disclosure, I love spicy food. I asked for a spicier salsa and they brought out an habanero salsa that was perfect. Music was great and staff are very friendly. Overall, it was a great experience. read more

Went here today with friends from work celebrate someone leaving. What a great idea and everyone loved the food and hospitality. I have been here maybe 5 times and I have not been disappointed ever. The meals are tasty, large portions and come out quickly from the kitchen. The server Daniela was excellent. Great place to relax and talk also. Parking can be challenging. read more