New Eats: Alejandro's Mexican Food

You'd never know it but something special, delicious and hard to find has made it's way to Kalihi Valley. Authentic Mexican food is now just a few minutes away from my house! What a blessing. I must have done something good in another life to be surrounded by the best in poke (Alicia's), Hawaiian food (Helena's), Shave Ice (Shimazu Store), Garlic Chicken (Sugoi), LauLau (Young's) and more -- now add to the list an oh so flavorful, fresh, authentic, LA-style Mexican eatery that serves up delightful tacos, burritos, quesadillas and more. Welcome Alejandro's to my hood!

What once started on the street corner in Waikiki, during the late night hours, is now open Thursday - Saturday 12pm-8pm ONLY. The place is small, hot and simple, but the food is outstanding and it's only 5 minutes away from my casa. Alejandros can still be found during the overnights (1am-4:30am on Kuhio and Nohonani) near Playbar in Waikiki if you craving a tasty taco at 1am, but for us working and family folk we can stop here for lunch or dinner on those select nights and really enjoy! Here's a look at what I got to sample the other day. 

Enter the pink building on your right as you make your way up toward Kalihi Valley and here is your taco shop. Menu above and specials on the left. You can order ala carte or get a meal with rice and beans. Ala carte the burrito will cost you $6-9.50, tacos $2.50-3.50 and quesadillas are $5-8.

Here's a taco trio plate with rice and beans. The tacos come in carnitas, carne asada, beef and veggie.

I got the veggie burrito, which was a little on the small side. I could hold it with my one hand if I wanted. The ingredients were beans, rice, cheese, onions, cilantro and it was delicious. very simple, yet very tasty. $6

The carnitas burrito was slightly bigger with meat inside. Also very tasty and perfectly seasoned pork. $7.50

Outstanding were the sauces, made fresh and full of flavor. They weren't hot sauce that you put on something to mask the taste and burn your mouth, they were delicious and complimented every bite. I liked to use the green sauce and the dark red sauce on everything!

I could've stopped eating after the burrito and I would've been ok, but we went ahead and ordered some tacos too. Out of all the flavors I thought the beef was the best tasting. It didn't need any sauce or anything added to it. Simply yummy. Now we are super duper FULL!

Venture into the heart of Kalihi Valley and check it out, you'll be glad you did!                                                              Alejandro's Mexican
2831 Kalihi St, Honolulu, HI 96819 
Phone:(808) 777-0038
http://www.multilatinfoods.com