10 out of 10. You would never know by looking at the place. I don't know what they do, but some of…read morethe most amazing mexican food.I've ever eaten and i've been everywhere. LC fiesta burrito is a favorite for a reason potato shrimp steak. Amazing. But doesnt stop there. Everything is worth a try. Truly hidden gem. Must try

We had the enchiladas suizas w/rice &' beans , huevos rancheros w/ rice &' beans. &' a kids…read morecheese 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!

My foodie friends wanted to make sure we stopped here on our food adventure. I always love coming…read morehere because the Mexican food is pretty good! But what I didn't know was that they don't have a happy hour...they have a HAPPY DAY!!!!! 10-6 PM! So even though we were not really hungry cause we just had lunch, we ordered some crispy tacos...which are four minis. The day was getting happier and happier! The bartender was great! Friendly and attentive! And it still has the same great vibe to just relax and enjoy! Gracias and Mahalo El Ranchero!

The food at Taqueria El Ranchero is still very good, and the prices are reasonable. I had the wet…read moreseafood burrito with shrimp, and as usual, it had an impressive amount of shrimp in it. Flavor was solid, portion was generous, and the food itself is the main reason I keep coming back. The ambiance is chill and local. Most of the afternoon crowd seemed to know each other, which gives the place a comfortable neighborhood feel. That said, the inside is a little dingy and could probably use a renovation. The issue on this visit was the service. When we got there, it was pretty empty, maybe 4 or 5 people sitting at the bar. The guy working behind the bar seated us, but then never brought menus, never brought water, and never came back to take our order. When my friend tried waving him down, he ignored us. Eventually another employee came in, and the bartender just told him, "Go take his order," without acknowledging us at all. I don't know if he was only working the bar that day, but he could have at least brought water, menus, or simply said someone would be right with us. Instead, the whole interaction came across as dismissive and unnecessary. Food was very good as always, but service matters too. Based on this visit, I'd call it 3 stars overall.

We decided to stop in for one last meal before our flight back home, and my husband and I were…read moreblown 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.

Sitting at a booth facing the register at the bar. Total of 4 tables in here, it's 4pm. Phone rings…read more4x 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.

Originally from Southern CA, my expectations are pretty high and this place exceeded it! The…read moreambiance is cute for a lunch date, the plating was beautiful, and the food was delicious. It is authentic in the sense they add limes, and traditional spices that reminded me of home. The salsa was so delicious, I even asked if I could purchase it to take some home. The ease of ordering is great as well. Definitely make a stop here! I loved it!

There was parking across the street for us luckily since all the curbside spots were taken. The…read morerestaurant is right on the corner and once you walk in the counter to order is right there. The special today was a torta for $17.50 that I'll be getting next time, but I came here for tacos with my husband. We got there around 12:30 pm and just happened to beat the rush! I ordered our food for takeout, and it came out pretty fast. I ordered the Vampiro tacos, which is 4 open faced birria tacos. It doesn't come with consommé, and didn't need it to be honest. My husband got the 3 for $15 tacos, carne asada, pork belly, and birria. All good! Inside was pretty clean and nice and breezy for a Hawai'i day in February. We will definitely be coming back!

Food was amazing as always! Ariel was fantastic tonight--she greeted us as soon as we walked in,…read moremade sure we always had our food and drinks, and recommended getting our burritos enchilada style. That recommendation was a game changer... absolutely delicious! The ambiance is always a vibe, and the staff consistently makes you feel welcome. I've officially made Ochos 888 my weekly spot for great food and drinks. Highly recommend checking it out!

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!

Yummy, fresh & tasty Mexican food! Jalapenos 808 is located…read morein the Liliha Food Court (on the corner of Liliha Street & North School Street; sharing the same parking lot with McDonald's). The menu has a broad selection: burrito, bowl, 2 tacos plate w/beans & rice, 1 taco, torta, quesadilla, salad. You choose your favorite protein (chicken, spicy chicken, carnitas, pastor, birria, steak) or Mexican potatoes or veggies. They also have "Fiesta Fries" or Nachos, w/birria or steak; 3 Quesabirrias & consume. You get to select the type of beans (black, pinto or refried) & salsa (mild or hot). In addition, you can choose to add pico, shredded lettuce, onions, cilantro, lime, jalapenos, corn, cheese, sour cream, guacamole. (Note: they also have "sides" of a variety of items like beans, chips, fries, tortillas, etc. We did not order any sides, so I'm not sure how large those servings are.) As a treat, you can try Jarritos (Mexican soda). They prepare your order fresh while you wait & are very courteous & friendly. Most dishes cost anywhere from $16-$21, which initially might seem a little expensive, but in my opinion are well worth it. They do not skimp on the serving portions & even a big eater would be satisfied! We tried the birria nachos, birria bowl & spicy chicken burrito. The birria (shredded beef) is very tasty & soft. The nacho chips are thick & freshly fried, so they held up well under all the toppings. We took the food "to go" & the chips were still crunchy ~30 minutes later. The bowl is a great low carb option. I'm assuming the burrito was good because my husband barely came up for air while devouring it. The hot salsa was very tasty. (The food looked & smelled so good that I only remembered to take some pics after we ate half our dishes!) Overall, I would recommend this establishment. We will be back!

Jalapeño's is located in the former Liliha Street Foodland that is now a food court. To their…read morecredit, they were one of only a few stands that was open for lunch on a Sunday, but their offerings looked promising. I ordered nachos with al pastor, and that thing was so big, I don't know how they made the container close! The al pastor meat was a bit hard, but still flavorful. I was able to add as many toppings as I wanted, and the ratio of toppings to chips--was very generous, plus under them all was not just grated cheese, but also orange cheese sauce--a fond memory of mine from 7-Eleven nachos back in the prehistoric times. I love that stuff! The food court was practically empty, the music was loud and parking was easy. I'd happily go back for more!

The food is tasty and the portions are generous. They have an air conditioned side room where you…read morecan eat, which is a godsend during this summer humidity.

I drive a little distance to come here to eat and enjoy the cantina next door. Today a new…read morebartender named Jackie waited on me I had a fantastic experience with her and my lunch... very friendly and very aware of all the customers in bar. I ordered food ahead for dinner to go. Highly Recommend this Establishment!!! I drive a little distance to come here to eat and enjoy the cantina next door. Today a new bartender named Jackie waited on me I had a fantastic experience with her and my lunch... very friendly and very aware of all the customers in bar. I ordered food ahead for dinner to go. Highly Recommend this Establishment!!!