Cholo's Homestyle Mexican

4.1(1,493)

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Location & Hours

Address

66-250 Kamehameha Hwy
Haleiwa, HI 96712
United States

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Hours

Open • Closes Today at 8:30 PM

Monday10:30 AM - 8:30 PM

Tuesday10:30 AM - 8:30 PM

Wednesday10:30 AM - 8:30 PM

Thursday10:30 AM - 8:30 PM

Friday10:30 AM - 9:00 PM

Saturday10:30 AM - 9:00 PM

Sunday10:30 AM - 8:30 PM

Contact & Links

Contact Information

(808) 637-3059

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About Cholo's Homestyle Mexican

Festive eatery & bar for burritos, tacos & margaritas in a colorful space with Mexican artifacts.

Price range: moderately priced

Google-sourced data last fetched on April 17, 2025.

4.1/5

Based on 1,493 reviews

Recent Reviews

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K M

a month ago

A friend and I went here, she's vegan and loves a couple of items and I had a taco bowl with shrimp. The chips salsa and quac were really good too. I loved my meal but thought the shell was a little g...

James Joyce

5 months ago

Good food...chips don't seem home made, but the salsa is excellent. And I've never tasted such delicious guacamole outside of my home. My chimichanga was pretty good, but my wifes schrimp taco was del...

J L

4 months ago

Every time we come to this place the service is excellent. It was the first time we ordered the Cholos Nachos Special though. Be warned, it's huge enough to feed 4-5 people and be full along with beer...

Anthony McCool

4 months ago

Cool little place. Outdoor seating and good food. A great place to socialize away from Honolulu. Foodbis good with no complaints. See our YouTube channel Coolest Life.

Anthony Courtney

2 weeks ago

Tried both lunch time and dinner time with no improvement in the foods taste or quality. The margaritas are decent, but otherwise, there is nothing here I would order. Surf and Salsa down the road is ...

What People Are Saying

Overall Experience

Generally positive dining experience with a focus on good food and a pleasant atmosphere, though some inconsistencies exist. The average rating suggests most customers are satisfied.

Customer Favorites

Nachos (particularly the Cholos Nachos Special), shrimp tacos, and guacamole are frequently praised. Margaritas and salsa also receive positive mentions.

Atmosphere & Service

The restaurant is described as a cool little place with outdoor seating, providing a good place for socializing. Service quality seems inconsistent, with one reviewer noting it could be better even when not busy.

Value & Quality

The Cholos Nachos Special is noted for its large portion size, suitable for sharing. Some find the food delicious, while others report inconsistencies in taste and quality, sometimes suggesting it is not worth the price.

Areas for Improvement

Service attentiveness and consistency in food taste and quality are areas where improvement is needed. The greasiness of the taco bowl shell was also mentioned.

Recent Trends

More recent reviews suggest potential inconsistencies in food quality and service, with one reviewer preferring a competitor for food quality and value. This contrasts with earlier positive reviews focusing on large portions and atmosphere.