Mami’s Empanadas

About

Latin American, Empanadas, Food Trucks

Price Range : Under $10 ($)

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    Yelp rating
    5 stars

Location

Adress: 2551 Cartwright Rd, Honolulu, HI 96815

Phone: (808) 202-4920

Work Hours

Mon 6:00 pm-11:00 pm
Tue 6:00 pm-11:00 pm
Wed 6:00 pm-11:00 pm
Thu 6:00 pm-11:00 pm
Fri 6:00 pm-11:00 pm
Sat 6:00 pm-11:00 pm
Sun 6:00 pm-11:00 pm

Business info

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    Vegan Options
    Yes
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    Takes Reservations
    No
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    Delivery
    No
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    Take-out
    Yes
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    Accepts Credit Cards
    Yes
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    Good For
    Lunch, Dinner
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    Parking
    Street
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    Bike Parking
    Yes
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    Wheelchair Accessible
    No
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    Good for Kids
    Yes
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    Good for Groups
    Yes
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    Ambience
    Casual
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    Noise Level
    Average
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    Alcohol
    No
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    Good For Happy Hour
    No
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    Outdoor Seating
    Yes
  • wifi
    Wi-Fi
    No
  • tv
    Has TV
    No
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    Dogs Allowed
    Yes
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    Waiter Service
    No
  • fastfood
    Caters
    Yes

Reviews

  • Chelsea R.

    star star star star star 8 June 2026

    Found this place through Yelp! From what Ive heard you can text Alex (the chef) to check on his hours (they change sometimes). He's Super nice. He said in his text he's always in the same location "Corner of Cartwright Rd and Poakalani St in Waikiki".

    His number is 808-202-4920

    We took an Uber there. Easy peasy. You can tell he really loves his job. Loves creating food and takes great pride in it. We tried all of the empanadas he had that night. We had The Colombian Beef and potato, Sofrito Chicken, Samosa, and Argentina Beef. I honestly couldn't tell you which one we liked most, they were all incredible! I loved the unique flavors in each!

    He also had 4 different sauces we could dip our empanadas in. They didn't need the sauce, but it definitely enhanced the experience!

    I will definitely recommend this place to my friends and family when they come out here! Excellent!

  • Thomas B.

    star star star star star 3 June 2026

    Hands down the one of the most legit Latin food in a 2500 mile radius.

    It is a little food trailer parked in the alley behind Queen Kapiolani across from the zoo parking lot.

    Like all the other reviews; the owner/chef is super friendly, makes the food to order, uses an air frier, and has vegan options. Multiple home made sauces but save your time and just get extra of the green. If only I could get the green sauce in a Costco size bottle.

    The Colombian potato was my favorite of the four, but all were delicious. We will definitely be back to try the Cubano and Friday's lunch special arroz con pollo.

  • Mom S.

    star star star star star 24 May 2026

    Right By the Hyatt Place this little food truck has the beat Empanadas I've rated in a long long time .
    I think we are there like 3 nights and my husband even got some Empanadas to go on our way out of Waikiki to eat on the plane for dinner .
    We tried the Mac and cheese, Pollo and both were yummy!!! The sauces he serves them with is really delicious. If you call him in advance and order the empanadas he will have them ready for you to go pick it up .sometime it gets really busy .

  • Lee M.

    star star star star star 19 May 2026

    Delicious empanda food truck though the line can be insanely long. I got the Argentine beef ones, which had amazingly good beef. The veggie empanadas were also good, but not as good as the meaty one.

  • Mildred Y.

    star star star star star 15 May 2026

    I loved it !!! Definitely I will come back! I ate three different kinds of empanadas,  I tried the beef and potatoes,  chicken and Bacon cheese burger.  Omgg I loved it!!! The owner is so friendly and kind.
    my husband and I,  we loved it!!

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