Frida Taqueria

I ordered the Frida Taco Supreme — three tacos with steak and shrimp, topped with fresh pico de gallo and guacamole — and every bite reflected care, balance, and real technique. Paired with the red and green habanero salsas and finished with a smooth, well-executed flan, the meal was satisfying, properly portioned, and right on point for Hawaiʻi’s market. Frida’s Taqueria delivers quality, authenticity, and value without trying to be something it’s not. This isn’t Mexican food. It’s Mexican cuisine. And in Waipahu, Frida’s Taqueria is doing it right.

I was really in the mood for Mexican food, and as you guys know, it’s kind of hard to find a good place here on Oahu. So, while driving by, I noticed that the door to Frida’s was open, and I decided to give it a try. It’s a small place with just a few tables, but it’s very nice and clean. I ordered a super burrito with chicken, and I have to say that the taste was spot on, very similar to some family owned places on the mainland. The chicken meat kind of got lost in the rice and guacamole, so I recommended to the staff member that this menu item should be balanced out a little bit more with additional meat. I think for $17 or so, customers would expect more of the substance and less of the filler. Other than that, it was tasty and I will certainly go there again, especially since it’s relatively close to my home. I think their prices are reasonable and you do get quality food.

Frida’s catered my son’s rehearsal dinner and it was awesome!!! Not only was the food legit and delicious (opinion of Texan Mexicans!), but working with Anny was a joy. They were professional and friendly. Our wedding party couldn’t stop raving over the street tacos and tres leches (which had candied pearls and a slight cinnamon horchata taste). We hardly had any leftover! They also showed up to the minute of the time for delivery! You are missing out if you don’t try Frida’s!

Last minute decision for lunch and it was the best decision! The food was exactly what it needed to be and should be!! The service was even better!!! Vanessa took our order as well as brought our food to the table in a timely and professional manner!! She made us feel so at home and welcome!!! Truly was a great experience!!! My wife and I agree that this will be our go to spot whenever we come over from Kauai!! Thank You so much from the best lunch experience we've had!!!

Please Note: This review was written in 2022 and posted at Fridas Hawaii in Ewa by mistake. My apologies. It's a small little Mexican restaurant in Waipahu. Staff is very friendly. Food tastes really delicious. This is my third time coming to this restaurant. Their shrimp enchiladas were very tasty. It came with rice and beans. Portion size was a little small for what you pay for. My wife ordered the tostadas with hamburger, and it wasn't to my liking. Their hamburger mixture has peas in it in which I felt didn't match. The Birria tacos is amazing! This was the first time I've ever tried this. These tacos are very cilantro forward. If you're like me, where cilantro tastes like soap, I can tell you that these are delicious and don't taste like soap. The portion was small, in my opinion. I just wanted more! Esquites, which is their street corn, is very tasty, very creamy. The street tacos are very tiny. You can gobble them up in 1-2 bites. Fried ice cream is okay. Portion size is good for 2-3 to share. The banana loca is just amazing! I highly recommend this. It was just warm and flavorful, with a scoop of ice cream on top. It was perfect for my wife and I to share. Overall, I will be coming back here for more. On all visits, we spend an average of +$70 for two of us. Food is really tasty. Just portion size could be better.

We came here on a whim since we have patronized the other location in Ewa Beach. We came on a Sunday around 1 PM. There was only one other person in line with two customers eating. By the time we ordered there was a line out the door. It looks like they have their regular customers. My only complaint is the length of time before you get your food. Not sure if they were shortstaffed or it's normally like that but it seemed like an unusual amount of time we had to wait. They do have an outdoor area that they opened up for seating due to the amount of customers coming in. With that being said, the food was extremely delicious and flavorful. We will definitely come again but not if we are super starving and have to wait extremely long like 20 to 25 minutes. We'll be better prepared next time! They are on the pricier side but everything is pricey these days.

A very good little hole in the wall taqueria. Unfortunately, it is easy to miss as the signage is small. Slow down when navigation says you are near as it is easy to drive past it. The prechips' salsa were excellent. It was flavorful without too much heat. We were told there is a hotter version, but my wife declined as the current salsa was wonderful. The street tacos were good. The real treat for me was the Frida Chimichanga. I can't say what was in it as it was not listed on the menu. It did have shredded beef, which was tender and delicious. The menu is varied and reasonably priced. Take out seems to be their main source of business.

The shrimp taco is soooo delicious. The shrimp is tasty and the sauce in the taco is so good. I also added both salsas. I’m visiting and had to go twice just for this taco! The rest of my family raves about the Birria taco - so I’m assuming it’s yummy too!