Tlaxcalli - Honolulu

This was the best traditional Mexican food experience I've had in 15 years. The birria was authentically prepared, the beans were outstanding, and you could tru... read more This was the best traditional Mexican food experience I've had in 15 years. The birria was authentically prepared, the beans were outstanding, and you could truly feel the pride and love the chef put into his dishes. Absolutely amazing!!!

I've never let another diner's choice of clothing, whether it's shorts or sleeveless shirts, ruin my dining experience. The snobbery displayed here is quite off... read more I've never let another diner's choice of clothing, whether it's shorts or sleeveless shirts, ruin my dining experience. The snobbery displayed here is quite off-putting. A truly quality experience is determined by how you treat others, and this place could be excellent if they shifted their focus away from the superficial.

Food was so amazing I didn't even take pictures or come up for air. Ever since going to TX it really changed my palette for Mexican food, and nothing could comp... read more Food was so amazing I didn't even take pictures or come up for air. Ever since going to TX it really changed my palette for Mexican food, and nothing could compare until Tlaxcalli. Coming back home, I realized Hawaii's representation of Mexican cuisine is sad and a far cry from authenticity. But this place.....chef's kiss. The only place on the island you can get tacos dorados and lamb barbacoa. We also had the birria, and the churro bread pudding. Everything was so delicious and perfect my mouth is salivating just thinking about it. Like a heathen, I could have drank the consommé, pork fat and all! Will, our server/waiter/all of the above was also really awesome!

We really enjoyed this establishment. The aquachiles are no joke! Very spicy! In general, we liked the authentic menu and the ambiance. Would definitely come ba... read more We really enjoyed this establishment. The aquachiles are no joke! Very spicy! In general, we liked the authentic menu and the ambiance. Would definitely come back again!

Horrible service. They were half open and the place was empty. We went with a few families together with smallKids age 3-6yo. Basically told us they don 't have... read more Horrible service. They were half open and the place was empty. We went with a few families together with smallKids age 3-6yo. Basically told us they don 't have anything. Then when one of our kiddos went to look at a decoration on the wall the owner who as sitting in the back came walking up to the kiddo and told him to go back to his parents. Then I could hear the owner say, you believe this ****! We left, will never go back.