Brittany Tovar
This was absolutely delicious, 10/10, no doubt about it. Coming from San Antonio, Texas, right on the border with Mexico, I was a bit hesitant to try Mexican food from Hawaii since it’s not their “cultural food.” Even though we’re all from the USA, Hawaii has its own unique culture. I tried everything individually, and I seriously loved it. I just had to find out who the owner or cooks were. Turns out it’s Samuel Sanchez, both from a 1989 Mexican background, who moved to Hawaii. Awesome vibe, love this spot. I will definitely be sharing this location with everyone visiting Hawaii.
The prices scared me at first, about $20 a plate, but definitely worth it! I’m sure things have to be imported.
… moreJason Mallory
The prices were on par for being in Hawaii, the restaurant was clean, the wait staff was friendly and attentive, the atmosphere was 5 stars, loved the colors and the space. The food was good… missed the mark on the salsa, beans, and rice, but the mains were definitely on par with other Mexican restaurants. I rate this as a top 10 on the island of Oahu.
… moreLester Lesavoy
Chile Relleno has been our go-to Mexican restaurant on the island for years. Their chile relleno dish is always delicious. Perfectly cooked with rich flavor and just the right amount of heat. They serve complimentary crispy chips with a spicy salsa that starts the meal off right.
The restaurant recently remodeled, and the place looks great, bright, colorful, and full of character. I also appreciate the friendly staff and the relaxed, welcoming vibe. It’s BYOB, which adds a nice touch if you want to bring your own drinks.
The only downside is that prices have jumped quite a bit recently, around 40%. I understand costs have gone up everywhere, but it’s definitely noticeable.
… moreJMAC
1/2026
The service, the decor, atmosphere all great. But, the food, oh my goodness! A new favorite on the windward side! ✌️
… moreSarah
The servers were kind and efficient, and the food was absolutely delicious. We’ll be back next time we’re craving Mexican food!
… moreCiuneh Gerigoryan
We came here after seeing the reviews on google and we were not disspointed. We were seated immediately and served with the best chips and salsa while we looked over the menu to order. Our server, Shandyn was soo wonderful attentive and kind. The food was absolutely amazing and authentic and great quality as well. The dessert is a must you cannnot go wrong with the fried ice cream!! Highly recommend if you’re visiting.
… moreR C
You have to eat here!!! It’s the best Mexican food our family has tasted. Not only that the decor is amazing and the smiles are unmatched. Honestly a cute restaurant that is a must. We drove 1.5 up and it was a stop on the way. My husband and I definitely would consider renting a car and coming this way.
… moreTom Hanson
First time here and want to come back soon. The live music was so fun and the food was excellent. We have been eating Mexican food all over the country and who would have thought that we would find some excellent Mexican food in a strip mall.
Don’t let the strip mall fool you … this place is the real deal.
… moreSahar Alipour
I do highly recommend this place delicious Mexican food & great environment.
… moreFrancisco Luevano
The menu had many and varied Mexican food options. We enjoyed some Mexican bottled sodas with our meals. The service was nice and attentive. My only dislike was the over sized amount of sour cream on my dish. 1/4 that amount would have been adequate and a little more of the grated cheese would have made my Sopes dish great. Be advised BYOB so if you wish to enjoy a Cerveza with meal, you will need to bring your own and pay a small service charge to restaurant. An odd but common thing on the Islands. Very charming little restaurant overall.
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