5 Best Mexican Restaurants near Kapolei

“Warm and friendly staff with tasty food, a perfect combo!“

“It’s tough to find truly good Mexican food in Hawaii, but Taqueria El Ranchero in Kapolei was a total win! We started with chips and salsa along with the chorizo queso – both were full of flavor and a great way to kick things off. For our main dishes, we had tamales, tacos, and elote. Everything was delicious! The tamales were just a little overcooked, but still really tasty and clearly homemade.

What really stood out, besides the food, was the service. Even though the restaurant was busy, our young waiter (I didn’t catch his name) was super attentive and made sure we had everything we needed. Our food came out quickly, and the whole experience felt smooth and well-managed.

On top of all that, the prices were surprisingly affordable – such a great value. We’ll definitely be going back. This place is a must-visit if you’re craving authentic Mexican food on Oahu!“

“I live in Kaua’i but was visiting Oahu for a little bit, I’m also Hispanic and that being said it is hard to find good Mexican food on the islands. Most places don’t serve complimentary chips and salsa anymore, or serve rice and beans with their dinner plates. This place accommodated all those things! The rice and beans with the carne asada tacos were a good portion size. The horchata was decent, I’m picky about horchata and usually just make it myself but this one was well. Nothing special to rave about but it curved the craving. I would eat here again. It wasn’t busy and the service was good.“

“Awesome food, environment and great customer service.“

“Fresh ingredients, organic chicken, grass fed beef, local produce. Made fresh daily, no canned ingredients. So ONO good.“