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Aloha Tortilla Factory & Cafe

Restaurant Cafe Mexican restaurant

One of the Top rated Mexican restaurants in Honolulu


Address

1 Aloha Tower Dr, Honolulu, HI 96813, United States

Website

alohatortillafactory.square.site

Contact

+1 808-983-9983

Price rating

$ $$$

Rating on Google Maps

4.70 (146 reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Friday: 11 am to 4 pm
  • Saturday: 11 am to 4 pm
  • Sunday: Closed
  • Monday: 11 am to 4 pm
  • Tuesday: 11 am to 4 pm
  • Wednesday: 11 am to 4 pm
  • Thursday: 11 am to 4 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: good (16) tacos (15) wait (9) ordered (8) delicious (8) great (8) chicken (8) sides (7) chips (7) fresh (7)
Reviews are sorted by relevance, prioritizing the most helpful and insightful feedback at the top for easier reference.
  • 5/5 Ethel U. 2 years ago on Google
    The best best Mexican food in town!! I am an ardent lover of their food! I ordered the vegan burrito and 3 tacos with sides today. Their portions are so good and generous! You get to choose salad or dessert as side and also have options to choose between vegetarian and vegan. The food is very tasty and made with so much love! I am so proud of these guys opening up in the pandemic and serving amazing food.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 ada t. 2 years ago on Google
    We went to see Aloha Tower, but it was closed, so we went looking for a bite to eat, and Aloha Tortilla Factory & Café saved the day!! Not only was the food delicious! Portions were generous and lovingly presented as well. There were some "Oh my God"s as we tasted the food. My daughter and I had the assorted 5 tacos (pork was my favorite, but carne asada was also very good). My son ordered quesadillas and chips raved about everything too. All items came with an assortment of interesting and tasty salsas and condiments, and real avocado slices. Wow!!! Excellent value! Make sure to try the horchata de arroz! Mmmm... I'm craving some as I write this. But what made this unforgettable was the sweet attention and service from the owner, Fermín, and his young son. They really deserve 5 stars +!!! I'm so going back to this place. Overall, a great place to enjoy a restaurant level meal with a view of the waterfront. Prices are fantastic! Highly recommended!!!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Don F. 1 year ago on Google
    I ran across a recent review of this place and it seemed too good to be true, authentic taste tacos in Honolulu. Most of the reviews added it was a bit slow and yes it was, but it was definetly worth the 25 minute wait. Tip, when ordering drinks take it when you pay so you may enjoy the wait for an unbelievably fresh and tasty taco. I had the 3 taco plate with salad and dessert. I had carne asada, pork, and a portobello mushroom set. Each one was so good, i thought i could eat 2 plates but the three were very good. I've found my favorite taco place.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sally G. 2 years ago on Google
    AMAZING! Looking for delicious food with plant based options at a reasonable price? Hit up Aloha Tortilla Factory! This little stand near the Aloha Tower has a nice menu, good staff, and flavorful food. Plus, it is a locally, woman, LatinX owned business!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 ivan “katogeek” s. 1 year ago on Google
    This is literally an awesome place to eat Tacos, went in today friendly staff and amazing food got the chipotle chicken tacos with hot green sauce, was just amazing you may have to wait for the food but it is worth the wait. It was a pleasure definitely coming back in my next visit to Hawaii. Muchas gracias todo estuvo muy rico saludos.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kim 2 years ago on Google
    Excellent! I’ve been looking all over Oahu for the past 1.5 years for a good Mexican food place and I have finally found it! I had the 3 taco with 2 sides and my partner got the chicken burrito. The food was FRESH, made with quality ingredients and it was well presented. I appreciated the fresh salad and tasty little brownie that came with the sides. They have many vegetarian options, too. I tried the chicken and portobello tacos and they were excellent. The chicken burrito was made with breast meat and it was also really good. I’ll be back :-) Update - I should mention, they have great parking all the time (they validate for the private lot) and taco Tuesday deals!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 M K. 3 years ago on Google
    Was so excited to try this place when the reviews mentioned that they make tortillas from scratch. I ordered the carne asada tacos with onion, which was so overcooked and dry I could tell just by looking at it. The tacos are doubled up on tortillas and came with fresh lime wedges and a mini trio of salsas, all of which are spicy though varying slightly, but maybe with the same spice so it kind of muddles the flavor distinctions between them. Wish there had been way more salsa and at least one mild one included instead. Chips and guacamole- not sure how old the chips were, but the guacamole was fresh. Not sure why there's whole grape tomatoes in the guacamole. Really wanted to like this place, was super disappointed because I love tacos.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Mary Grace B. 2 years ago on Google
    We ordered the Carne Asada Burger for my child(no veggies and condiments the way my kid eats burgers) bacon on the side and regular potato chips. Chicken Chipotle Tacos with a side of salad and dessert(brownie). The Chicken was really good and spicy. The salad was basic with a type of vinaigrette dressing. The brownie looks like the ones I buy my kids from the store. We also ordered the Carne Asada Tacos. The carne asada was dry and could use more seasoning. We waited a little bit over an hour to get our food( 1H 8Min to be exact). And someone who came after us had a big order received their food before me, but not sure if they ordered through the phone or what. It’s hard to say if I’ll be back cuz the chicken was good. But not sure if the wait is worth it.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Malaysia C. 1 year ago on Google
    Everything on this menu is definitely worth the wait as they make everything fresh and delicious. One of the best if not the best authentic Mexican food you will find on this island! They also offer vegan options, so they have a little something for everybody!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Rosie Chen (. 1 year ago on Google
    Decided to try this place for lunch. When we got there the guy said it will take 20 minutes for the food. It took more than 45 minutes to get our food. I asked the guys how much longer he said 5 minutes but it was more like 10 minutes and not even a apology. Didn’t get to eat my lunch because my lunch hour was spent waiting for the food. The service was so slow. There was like 4 people working and gloves were not worn sometimes because I saw the chips were picked from the counter and put into the to go boxes. We ordered 2 hot dogs and there was no flavor and cold.

  • 5/5 Ritambhara D. 6 months ago on Google
    We went to this place for two straight days. They have really flavorful and delicious vegan food options. I would say this was one of the best mexican food we ever had. They only have outdoor seating. The service is really quick and great. We would love to go here again when ever we visit honolulu.

  • 5/5 Ashley B. 4 months ago on Google
    Fantastic food! Very good portions, chicken and carne asada are delicious, and service was excellent!! Authentic food made by a kind gentleman originally from Mexico. Chips and salsa seemed to be store bought, but were still good. Everything else prepared fresh with excellent flavor- even my Mexican friends loved it. Many vegan options as well, with dead meats/cheese on burritos and nachos and quesadillas; he does a great job of customizing orders as much as you like! Seating is outdoors with umbrella-covered tables, food served over-the-counter only. Already have recommended to others and will continue to do so!! Thank you for the great food.

  • 5/5 Cirrus S. 3 months ago on Google New
    If you want to eat cheaper, use UBER, they always have some offers and use the pick-up option. They have several tables for seating around their booth. They prepared it quite quickly and everything was super tasty. Despite the fact that I was there for lunch, there was absolutely no one there.

  • 4/5 Nicole H. 1 year ago on Google
    Employees were super friendly. The Main dishes were amazing but sides were store bought chips and guacamole. Order breakfast burrito, nachos and veggie burrito. Portion sizes were huge! When we came it was pretty quiet, and since we were the only ones who were at this place on a Saturday morning the food didn’t take very long to make!

  • 5/5 Jeanne S. 1 year ago on Google
    Best tacos on the island! Delicious carnitas and yummy chicken. This is not fast food, so be prepared to wait a bit while they prepare your meal, but it is worth it. The guys who work there are very friendly and professional. My order was taken quickly and all of my modifications (I’m a bit of a princess) were done correctly. I’ve been back several times and have always has a wonderful experience. See you next Taco Tuesday!

  • 5/5 Alyssa P. 1 year ago on Google
    I got the Chipotle Tacos and 2 sides. A little wait as they prepare everything fresh, but so worth it. The staff was kind too! These definitely rate in the top 5 tacos I've ever had. Highly recommend.

  • 5/5 Karina C. 2 years ago on Google
    I ordered the breakfast burrito with the side of guacamole and chips and I was pretty satisfied with the purchase. The only change I would suggest is adding more salsa in the containers😬 the orchata is pretty good as well, almost too sweet though.

  • 4/5 George Denise, J. 2 years ago on Google
    Food was good, authentic street food from LA. Only complaint was the store-bought tortilla chips & salsa. Wouldn't get that again. But everything else was great. And the Horchata was great.

  • 5/5 Michelle P. 2 years ago on Google
    Suuuuper yummy tacos! I stopped by here after class due to my classmate mentioning that they were good and they most definitely were. I'm from Texas originally and so finding good tasting tacos and Mexican food in general on island has been tough, but this place definitely earned a new customer 👌🏻. I opted to not get a drink, but after seeing they have horchata, I'm gonna have to next time.

  • 5/5 to m. 2 years ago on Google
    Most delicious Mexican meal I’ve ever had on this island. Nice to stroll around the harbor and sit under the trees, followed by the local farmers market on Tuesdays and Fridays just a few blocks up on the same street. The owners are from Mexico, they check in on us while we were at table just like in fancy restaurant settings. Very welcoming. VEGAN tacos and VEGAN burritos with sides, they know how to make it right! Must go-to place.

  • 5/5 Jerad W. 2 years ago on Google
    We work in the business district where food selection is ample. I am so glad we found Aloha Tortilla! Daily specials, great prices and generous portions. The food was delicious too by the way. Outdoor seating on the waterfront is a perfect way to spend your lunch hour. Make the short walk over and see for yourselves. The service is also top notch. They came out and cleaned the table for us and delivered the food after we sat down. I highly recommend.

  • 5/5 Hailey P. 2 years ago on Google
    Absolutely amazing customer service and delicious authentic food. The drinks are very appealing and tasteful as well! Never been more satisfied!

  • 4/5 Haifa B. 2 years ago on Google
    Yummmmmmyyyy tacos 😍 I got the 3 tacos with 2 sides, and because it was a Tuesday I got a free EXTRA taco 😍 the chicken and carne asada were so yummy and it came with a side salad and brownie (my husband got nachos and guac for his side). The food took a while to get to us (~45 mins) and I was pretty upset but the lady working was so apologetic and gave us bottles of water on the house, that plus the taste of the food made me forget about the wait all together. I recommend!


Call +1 808-983-9983 Open on Google Maps

Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Paid parking lot
    • ✓️ Somewhat difficult to find a space
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Salad bar
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Organic dishes
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Breakfast
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Drive-through
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating
  • From the business
    • ✓️ Identifies as women-owned

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