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Alebrije Mexican Restaurant & Bar, Waikoloa, HI

Alebrije Mexican Restaurant & Bar

3.9
3.9
21 Reviews
$30 and under
Mexican

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 13 times today
  • Kid-friendly
  • Good for groups
  • Neighborhood gem
We are proud to share the best our Mexican cuisine has to offer with the people of Big Island Hawaii. With carefully chosen ingredients and an authentic menu made daily from scratch, we guarantee a dining experience like none other. When you visit Alebrije Hawaii, it shouldn’t be just for a quick bite. We invite you to sit a while with friends and family and enjoy delicious, traditional food in a vibrant atmosphere. Our highly-trained team will recommend dishes to match your personal taste and turn each visit into a fiesta of flavors.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 11:00 am–9:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 3:00 pm–5:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (808) 731-4099
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

What 21 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

3.9
3.9 based on recent ratings
  • 3.8Food
  • 4Service
  • 3.5Ambience
  • 3.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Hawaii

    Kid-friendly

  • Hawaii

    Good for groups

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Kid-friendly

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Good for groups

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Neighborhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Alebrije Mexican Restaurant & Bar offers "excellent food, service, and value" with a menu featuring "authentic and delicious" dishes. Guests praise the "fabulous house-made corn tortillas" and the welcoming atmosphere. While some mention limited menu options, the "terrific" service and "nice variety" make it a standout dining choice on the Kohala Coast.

21 Reviews
  1. Mike

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    The food was not bad however they had no Guacamole in a Mexican restaurant. Nachos with Pork were good but without the Guacamole they were just ok. Ordered fajitas as well they were just ok. The gentleman that seated us seems annoyed that we asked for a different table in an empty room. I would suggest the lime coconut margarita it was delicious. Not the best Mexican restaurant I have been to. For the price it should have been better.

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  2. Rachel

    Orlando

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had been wanting to try this place, but the night we went it was booked so this time we made a reservation and it was empty lol. Anyways the food and drinks were yummy everyone loved their food and my hubs is from Texas so that was the real test. We will be going back for sure!

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  3. Doug

    Hawaii

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 11, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food and drinks at this newly opened restaurant were very good—and not your typical Tex-Mex blah flavors. The owner, Douglas, did a great job explaining the menu and taking and serving orders. Highly recommended.

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  4. Elaine

    VIP

    Hawaii

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Although short staffed, they were extremely helpful and friendly to our group. We understood the situation and chatted comfortably over margaritas until we could order. Food was delicious. We had vegan tacos, enchiladas, posole and sopes. Excellent award-winning choices for vegetarian and vegan diners. Highly recommend.

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  5. Nisha

    VIP

    New York City

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 2, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Food was average wouldn’t recommend. Soy chorizo was good but that’s it

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  6. Jerry

    VIP

    Denver

    74 reviews

    5.0

    74 reviews

    Dined on November 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    people were very nice and service was good. We enjoyed the food . It’s a different type of Mexican food. I don’t think anything was fried and generally the meals were lighter. Very enjoyable. We will go back.

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  7. Maree

    Central Coast

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    I’m sure it’s fine for some, Just not for us. Our server was really nice tho….Although it was really slow. Supposedly they close at 9pm but we’re turning away customers at 7:30 with plenty of open tables. M This is not your regular Mexican restaurant. You had to pay for chips & salsa. And the salsa was maybe 2 oz. Our drinks took forever😖 Maybe they lacked staff? But it’s a small restaurant. Sorry to give this review….,,

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  8. Kerrie

    VIP

    Hawaii

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice addition to Mauna Lani. Overall good experience.

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  9. Mercedes

    New York City

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 21, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Good food and good service! Is in a shopping center Service could be a little bit faster But they did have a big party in one table So we understand! Good value all around , considering how expensive restaurants are in the area .

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  10. Allen

    VIP

    San Diego

    61 reviews

    3.0

    61 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    A little disappointed that the bar was not up to par. Lite margaritas and no horchata that was the final blow. We won’t be back. This place has potential but not a good place to eat

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Alebrije Mexican Restaurant & Bar is rated 3.9 stars by 21 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 13 times today
Google Map for Alebrije Mexican Restaurant & Bar

68-1330 Mauna Lani Dr, Waikoloa, HI 96743

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Waikoloa
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 11:00 am–9:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 3:00 pm–5:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
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