Gordos Mexican Food - Waialua

A bit hard to find behind another restaurant, but the food was plentiful and delicious. Easy to order with a page of vegan burrito options.

Somewhat hidden from view (the only signage I saw outside was a sandwich board painted in the colors of Mexico’s flag saying “Mexican” Gordo’s (or is it Gordos? serves excellent vegan fare off a full 6-page vegetarian menu. Most patrons appear to order takeout at the counter. We opted to sit and eat in the cool, informal dining room, cheerfully decorated with papel picado and paintings of Mexican Hawaiian scenes. Vegans have three distinct soy protein choices: asada, carnitas, and tofu crumbles. My tofu asada burrito was very convincing in flavor and texture. I would’ve thought I’d received the wrong order (meat if the cook hadn’t said it was vegan asada when she brought it. The burritos were delicious and satisfying, filled with choice of protein, beans, rice, cabbage and pico de gallo. I highly recommend the mango agua fresca, which was just the right sweetness and totally refreshing. My husband had a vegan horchata made with coconut milk which was also tasty and perfectly spiced with a touch of cinnamon. We thoroughly enjoyed our vegan burritos at Gordo’s. It was as good as what we’d get in the Mission district in San Francisco. Updated from previous review on 2022-12-31

This deserves 5 stars, but the app will only let me do 4 because they also serve non vegan food. This place is the best, the family that runs it is lovely, the portions are great, prices are perfect, and the food is seriously out of this world. 10/10 HIGHLY RECOMMEND

I’ve dined in and ordered take out. Both experiences were without complaint. They made the food in a timely manner and had very good customer service. They have a designated vegan menu which makes ordering super convenient. They have good size portions and the food is so good.

Food was really good the only reason 4 stars is because the service was not great. Larger gentleman told us meat was not included on the keiki nachos when it says on the menu. Anyways he obliged and brought it back on the side, just lacked motivation to help or be friendly. He wasn't rude or anything so we would definitely come back as it is difficult finding good Mexican food on the island.