Mi Casa has the best Mexican on the island! They usually pop up at Fishcake in Kakaako every 1st…read moreand 3rd Sundays. He does a rotating menu of a special and tacos. This past weekend the menu was fajitas and chicken tacos! I've been coming to Mi Casa for almost 2 years now and his food never disappoints! A few of the different mains I've had are burritos, enchiladas, flautas, variety of street tacos, tonkatsu poblana, and chilaquiles! I'd suggest going closer to when the open- generally around 11:30a. Sometimes he gets busy depending on the day so the wait might be like 30min but it's definitely worth a try! Parking is just street parking in the area but generally it's not too difficult to find something. Follow their instagram for the menu! @micasa_hawaii

Every dish is great (authentic). Owners are awesome! The…read moreburritos and guacamole are my favorite and anything special.

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.

With only a few hours between church services on the weekend my fiancé and I tend to go to our…read morenormal hot spots - ramen, curry, burgers, the occasional k-bbq and pho joints. But we were looking for something different, quick, and tasty. That's what we got at K-Mex HI although to be quite frank - the parking lot here is terrible! Mostly due to their location in the middle of the street with a handful of street parking locations shared with multiple other businesses down the lane. It took us 3 rounds of driving before we ended up deciding it was better to drop me off to order and pick up the food and have my man drive around into another larger parking lot to wait the 15-ish minutes it would take for our food to be ready. The owners were so nice. Answering all of my insistent questions, smiling when I ended up ordering something different from what they recommended on the menu (my bad - it's a question I ask all businesses even though I usually decide what I want beforehand LOL). They asked if I needed a bag, if I needed utensils and napkins, and even checked in on me while they made the food! Awesome service and I'm sure it would be the same if we decided to eat in. I liked the atmosphere. It was small but homely, clean, and there were a few small fish tanks in the corner! 15-ish minutes later, food packed up - I jumped back in the car and we drove down to South Shore Market in Ward to eat at the tables and take a glance if Ocean Taste's line was... long (it was). And let me tell you... the food? Delicious. The amount of food? Good for the price! And overall pretty darn great experience. I wasn't the biggest fan of the spicy pork (not my preference). But my fiancé liked it and his only comment was that it was a bit greasy for his liking. Reminded him he was in-fact eating spicy pork which is normally served on his plate lunch in a piece of tinfoil so the oil doesn't get everywhere! The carne asada was super delish along with the gochujang hot sauce cups we found at the bottom of the bag. I'd get K-Mex HI again if I was in the area but I'd love to see them in another location where I can more easily park! That's the only real bummer about this place and has deterred me from returning. :(

Cute little taco place nestled between a couple buildings off to the back end. They have a "double…read moreparking " lot which means if you leave before the person parked behind you then you need to wait or hope they move for you. We got lucky because it was only take out/pick up orders so nobody stayed parked behind us for long. There is also street parking. I had 3 tacos and did 2 chicken and 1 beef. They have several sauces to choose from that range from hot to hotter imo lol...a Tapatio and some other brands. Mine actually tasted great without it. The restaurant has a few tables, a couple fish tanks, flat screen tvs and just an overall cute vibe. Everything looked clean.

Not sure how to pronounce it…read more.. Though I know where you can find them...right on Smith Street right across from Po'ai and like many biz in Chinatown it's all street metered parking though on Sundays it is free so it may take a slight effort but yes it's so worth it. I've always wondered about this biz as I've frequented many surrounding area and it's probably their hours that made it a challenge for me with my schedule but was excited when I finally got to give them a peek. Walking in I love the vibe as it's so spacious and vibrant with a cute bar and some unique artsy wall decor and they do have a lovely outdoor seating as well we decided to stay indoor and grabbed a table. Glancing over the menu which is quite extensive to very organized by category which I noticed their Weekend Breakfast and you know I do love a limited item selection and couldn't resist besides it's quite a bit of choices to choose from but it was the Chilaquiles for me which the owner agreed since it's only available on the weekends and dining in would make the perfect to enjoy fresh as it's basically a smothered tortilla with red ranchera sauce, cheese and two eggs along with a side of beans was the heavenliest bite that was so comforting. This husband and wife team is so cool as she runs the front and did amazing to describe the menu and agreed with my selection for many reasons is a lovely place to enjoy and escape as well with the fun and festive vibe is unique in this part of town. Thank you!

Lunch in Chinatown, Honolulu, Hawaii…read more.. Who would have known that there's authentic Mexican cuisine amidst Asian restaurants? We wanted something different and we got it! We've passed by Tlaxcalli on Smith Street several times and thought: one day, we'll try this place. Finally, the day came! It was a Sunday when metered street parking is free! We walked in and had a choice of indoor or outdoor seating. We chose indoors because it was warm and humid outside. Thanh was our server. She's "sometimes" the owner since she is Vietnamese and her husband is Mexican. That was her explanation! I couldn't decide between shrimp tacos and Braised short ribs tacos. Thanh said that the short ribs would have more flavor because of the wine sauce. I agreed. The meat was tender and tasty! The three tacos (with cool presentation) had some oil which i squeezed out from the corn tortillas. It was a bit peppery for me, so i drank a lot of water. The grilled Brussels sprouts added more texture and depth to the tacos! Yummy! I'm looking forward to returning on a Sunday!

I ordered the $26 birria set and I was really hesitant because that is so expensive for 3 birria…read moretacos When I opened the box I wanted to throw up because I was fucking so sick to my stomach at what I saw Three LITTLE ASS fucking tacos look like Jack n the box mini tacos and stale and crunchy shells which I assume used to be soft corn tortillas that are just old It's over $26 after tax that's $8.66 per little ass taco I gave three stars because I honestly feel bad for them tho idk how they are paying rent at restaurant row and selling enough of this to break even And the birria is actually ok but it really should at least come with beans and rice for $25 or sell it for $15 at the very most realistically should be like $8 but I know it's Hawai'i but come on holy fucking hell

We came in excited to try Lushly Margaritas and support an Asian-owned business, and we really…read moreappreciate the effort and concept. However, the margaritas felt a bit too light and mostly tasted like melted ice, which was a little disappointing. The food was okay overall, but there's definitely room to improve consistency and quality across the menu. We truly love supporting local spots, and hope they can fine-tune the drinks and food so the experience matches the great idea behind the business. Wishing them growth and better consistency moving forward.

Absolute fire. I've…read morehad my fair share of legit tacos--especially spending time eating through the top taco spots in LA--and Tight Tacos in Kaimuki easily stands right up there with the best of the mainland, if not better. I tried the carne asada, pollo asado, and the Baja fish (which was hands-down my absolute favorite--perfectly crispy and flavorful). Pro-tip: Hit up their Happy Hour from Wednesday to Friday between 2:00 PM and 4:00 PM for $3 tacos. You cannot beat the quality and value here. Highly, highly recommended!

Amazing service! The carne asada burrito was solid! Everything was worth the price!…read more Overall a solid spot for good Mexican food in town!

Delicious, and call me strange but I was mostly impressed by the perfect soft fresh tortilla lol…read more I tried a chicken lime burrito and the flavor was really good but I felt like I needed some guacamole, salsa, sour cream, lettuce, etc. I enjoyed it, but $17 for a burrito without anything but meat, rice and beans and hot sauce is steep. It is the same setup as Tacoako which used to be here, so they have the exposed kitchen and also like 4 or 5 bar stools next to the window so you can eat inside but also I think a few tables outside.

Delicious! Any of…read morethe taco meat options (beef, pork, or chicken) with "the works" on top (onion, cilantro, and sauces) are so so yummy! They are $5 each but well worth the price considering the quality of ingredients, the flavors, and the overall satisfaction you're going to feel afterwards. Accidental find in the Kaka'ako Farmers Market parking lot near Kewalo Basin. Odd hours but lots of parking available as well as sit-down dining options. Staff working were fun and quick with the food. Look forward to trying their other menu item next time, quesadillas!

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!!!