




Alejandro's Mexican Food
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Flavor Straight from the Streets of Hawaii
When you find yourself craving a genuine carnitas fix in the heart of Honolulu, Alejandro's Mexican Food delivers the kind of no-frills, high-impact flavor that makes local regulars return daily. This is the spot where the scent of slow-roasted pork and charred corn tortillas greets you before you even hit the ordering window.
The atmosphere is strictly functional and fast-paced, catering to the lunch-break rush and those seeking a quick, satisfying bite after a day at the beach. You will often see the kitchen crew working with rhythmic precision, piling generous portions of marinated meats into fresh flour tortillas. Their signature carne asada is a standout, balanced perfectly with house-made salsas that provide just enough heat to cut through the richness of the meat.
While the footprint is compact and the parking in this corner of the island can be a test of patience, the trade-off is undeniable quality. Whether you are grabbing a loaded burrito to-go or settling in for a plate of street tacos, expect the loud hum of local chatter and the clatter of pans. It is loud, it is busy, and it is unapologetically focused on the food. If you are hunting for an authentic Mexican quick-stop in Honolulu that avoids the tourist-trap aesthetic, this is your primary destination.
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Location
2831 Kalihi St, Honolulu, Hawaii, 96819-3014
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Showing 3 of 31 community reviewsSandra MatsumotoGoogle Maps
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Anyone in the mood for some real, authentic Mexican food, or drinks, should definitely visit Alejandro's! This location is outside of town, but even in the middle of the afternoon, there are people coming in for food! Highly recommend their tacos, but it went with a marinas burrito instead this trip. It did not disappoint with authentic seasoning and fresh ingredients!
Fabian MartinezGoogle Maps
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Good food. Amazing quality. However for $90 (fed four) you would think they would put more guacamole and tortilla chips (charged separately for the items). A little over priced.
Gerard LeeGoogle Maps
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Three co-workers and I went to have lunch at Alejandro’s Tacos in Kalihi Valley. This was my first visit; the other three had gone there previously. We lucked out; there was a car pulling out as we arrived, so we scored a parking space. Serendipity! We sat in the bar next door. I started with a Corona ($6); what’s Mexican food without a Corona? Not happening, at least for me. The others were good with glasses of water. I ordered the #2 Taco Combo (a beef, a carnitas and a carne asada taco), Spanish rice and pinto beans ($16.50). Another ordered #3 Taco Combo (a carnitas and two carne asada tacos) with the Spanish rice and pinto beans ($17.50) and the others ordered the wet burrito combo plate ($16). We added two orders of chips and salsa ($6.75 each). Our orders came very quickly … The tacos were so flavorful. I poured salsa over my Spanish rice to moisten it; the pinto beans still retained their shape … not cooked down to become refried beans. I really liked my #2 combo. My only quibble is I would have wanted freshly fried tortilla chips. I think the ones we got were made somewhere else ... they reminded me of potato chips. Alejandro’s is a hidden gem … seek it out, you won’t be disappointed. Highly recommended!
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