Friday, February 6, 2009

Best Mexican Food in Hawai'i... El Palenque



Coming from So. Cali, home of a million Mexican resturants, how could we possibly say that the "best Mexican food we've ever had" comes from a place in the middle of Oahu, in the middle of the Pacific Ocean? It's true! This place is small, only 6 tables, run by real Mexicans from Mexico (don't ask me how they ended up here) and really does have the best food.

Every time we go, we're amazed. Last year they "re-decorated", this included tablecloths, fresh paint, and actual menus. The menu here is more traditional home-style food. They have tortas, mole, macacha (my favorite), too many things to name. But the truely amazing thing is that their corn tortillas are all "HANDMADE", yes, right there you can see her making them. They are soooo good.

So last week, when a group of friends went all the way to Wahiawa (8 miles) to have the "best Mexican food", it was well worth it!

3 comments:

Ashleigh Baker said...

Mmmm... that sounds so good! We had Taco Bell tonight, but some REAL Mexican food sounds great!

Lois said...

Hi Jane - so does this Mexican food measure up to Burrito Basket?? I really miss Taco Tuesdays.

Unknown said...

I see this Mexican dive everytime I'm on my way home. I'm from southern California and it has been hard living without authentic Mexican food. I will give this place a try...sounds tasty!

-KERENSA