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Snug mom-&-pop restaurant offering traditional Mexican dishes with locally-sourced ingredients.
Hours
| Sunday | 10 AM–3 PM |
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 11 AM–2 PM, 5–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–2 PM, 5–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–2 PM, 5–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM–2 PM, 5–8:30 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–8 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 177 S Kamehameha Hwy, Wahiawa, HI 96786
Phone: (808) 622-5829
Website: https://www.elpalenquehawaii.com/
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El Palenque
El Palenque. 177 S Kamehameha Hwy, Wahiawa, HI 96786. 808.622.5829. Sunday: 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Monday: CLOSED. Tuesday – Friday: 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM & 5: …
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On June 5th, we will continue to provide takeout and delivery. We will not be re-opening our dining room at this time.
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259 followers · 43 posts · Authentic Mexican Restaurant since ’96 Women Owned Wahiawa, Hawaii ✨Hrs:Mon-closed Tues-Fri 11-2,5-830 Sat 11-8 Sun 10-3 …
Reviews
Shuui Ci
Guacamole and street tacos are spot on! Not in the picture, but we also had chimichangas, and it was the best one I ever had. Attentive service at a great no frills restuarant. Highly recommend for anyone who wants delicious and authentic Mexican food!
… morekyle kingston
Some of their Mexican food is good. Pork Verde is my favorite. Don’t get the nachos and gorditas, waste of money, barely stuffed.
… moreDiana Kim
Small hole-in-the-wall spot with super friendly staff and huge portions—but the food was a miss for me.
Ordered an al pastor taco and got ground beef instead. Came with lettuce and tomato instead of classic onion + cilantro. Tortilla was big and likely homemade—probably the best part.
Torta de pollo was tasty but came on more of a hot dog bun than traditional torta bread. Horchata was drinkable but too heavy on the cinnamon.
Locals seem to love it, so maybe I came on an off day—but as someone raised in California with high Mexican food standards, it just didn’t hit. Probably wouldn’t return.
… moreOrdered an al pastor taco and got ground beef instead. Came with lettuce and tomato instead of classic onion + cilantro. Tortilla was big and likely homemade—probably the best part.
Torta de pollo was tasty but came on more of a hot dog bun than traditional torta bread. Horchata was drinkable but too heavy on the cinnamon.
Locals seem to love it, so maybe I came on an off day—but as someone raised in California with high Mexican food standards, it just didn’t hit. Probably wouldn’t return.
Andrea Chang
Best Mexican food ever. My husband has lived in at least 7 states and he claimed that this place had the best Mexican food he had ever had. He is a huge meat eater so I was surprised when he said that he only gets the cheese enchiladas. The salsa was super spicy. The food was straight off the stove fresh and hot. The waitress was on point with everything. With only 6 tables in shop she was the only one running the front and she worked hard. My husband said that the food was so good that he would get a job there just to learn how to make their food. The only junk thing about this place is the parking. There is only street parking.
… moreGary Walker
Absolutely amazing food. This little teeny restaurant kicked it out of the ballpark! Man.. homemade corn tortillas! I had a couple of friends tell me about this place and they raved about it and when I saw how small it was, I thought I’m hoping that this is one of those little hole in the wall places that has great food
YEP!! 100% that’s what’s it. In the prices absolutely totally reasonable. Great portions, the salsa beware that stuff was a seven or an eight out of 10 hot! Man oh man…. Home made…
Service guy was great!! do not be afraid to stop at this little place. You won’t be disappointed! I had the beef fajitas just great!
… moreYEP!! 100% that’s what’s it. In the prices absolutely totally reasonable. Great portions, the salsa beware that stuff was a seven or an eight out of 10 hot! Man oh man…. Home made…
Service guy was great!! do not be afraid to stop at this little place. You won’t be disappointed! I had the beef fajitas just great!
Bonnie
The space is a bit tight to dine in, and the parking is as well. But you can park by Walgreens and walk over. The customer service is good, and the food never disappoints. The food is always consistent. I would highly recommend the Mole dish, guacamole, and the Horchata! This is my go-to Mexican restaurant for the past 10 years.
… moreShane Arakaki
Excellent service, excellent food. Parking is slim (either street or a couple in the parking next to the building. Was lucky to find a street stall so stopped here for lunch. Ordered their Trio Burrito. Wow, this thing is gigantic. It came with their 3 meats (chicken, carnitas, and beef) with lettuce, cheese, avocado, and sour cream. The flavors of all the meats came through in different spots in the burrito. I tried to finish it but it was too massive. This is one of our fave Mexican food spots on the island. Swing by and try them out.
… moreMyriam Santiago-Hernandez
Little joint, super hidden. I’ve been to Hawaii 3 time and it was my first time trying it out. Food was good. The flautas were made to order. They came out hot and fresh and tasted great. Server was a young man. He was very friendly and was on it making sure we had everything we need. Overall great experience.
… moreT A
Ordered this place on Uber Eats after wanting to try a new mexican place and I wasn’t let down! We ended up getting a good sampling of the menu.. Tacos, burritos, torta, asada fries and a gordita.
Everything was outstanding. The price was great for the serving size too. We’ll be back!
… moreEverything was outstanding. The price was great for the serving size too. We’ll be back!
Lindsey Roberts
I’m from southern California where there is real and good Mexican food and this is just absolutely disgusting. They have three microwaves where they microwave all your food I personally watched them microwave everything besides the meat. This is the worst mexican food I have ever had this is not “authentic” save your money and time and right across the street there is a Taco Bell. It is a million times better if I could give this place ZERO STARS I would!
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