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El Palenque

177 S Kamehameha Hwy, Wahiawa, Oahu, HI 96786-1810
808-622-5829
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Ranked #11 of 47 restaurants in Wahiawa
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- 23 Feb 2013
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Waipahu, Hawaii
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 February 2013

Been here over 10x's. I'm a local girl who has an Aunt in El Paso. When she came to visit she would treat us with home made mex food. The food here is just that,homemade good. It's comfort food Mexican style. Nothing like Taco Bell. Yes parking sucks. It's a small small restaurant. I never had any issue with the... More

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Mililani Town, Hawaii, United States
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 February 2013

Avoid this awful restaurant like the plague. I came here because I just moved to the island and I love Mexican food. While the food here is pretty good, it was one of the worst dining experiences of my life. First of all, the place is a dirty hole in the wall, it is very small, and there are only... More

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Mililani, Hawaii
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 October 2012

This is some awesome Mexican food! It's a hole in the wall for sure, but worth the flavor. Lived in Hawaii 6 years, took me 5 to find it. FINALLY found something I can call good Mexican food. Service is average, the waitress is always some cute late teens/ early 20s girl who isn't rude but is the only server... More

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Honolulu, Hawaii
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 July 2012

The food is petty good. However, the waitress is not an honest person. I put sufficient amount of tips on the credit card receipt, but she changed it, so that she could receive more money. To me, that is a stealing offense. She is probably the boss of the restaurant. One thing is for sure. I am not going back.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 December 2011 via mobile

This is the best Mexican food I have ever had!!! Fantastic service. Everything is made fresh!!! Yummy!!!

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Oahu, Hawaii
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 November 2009

This is the best Mexican food I'v e had since being in Mexico. The Menudo is outstanding and fresh not from the can like most places. The corn tortillas are made by hand (you can actually see them making them) and soo good. Very well kept secret from the tourist traps in the city or north shore.

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