Oahu's Best Mexican Eats for Cinco de Mayo Celebrations

Cinco de Mayo is right around the corner on May 5. It's the perfect excuse to dive into bold Mexican flavors. Think tacos, burritos and tortas. Let the fiesta begin!

ALEJANDRO'S MEXICAN FOOD

Alejandro Alvarado opened Alejandro's Mexican Food to offer diners the dishes his parents and grandparents made for him while he was growing up. If you're hosting a party, order from the catering menu. You choose 25 or 75 tacos, or pre-built burritos that include options like carnitas, beef, chicken, asada or veggie. Don't forget the sides - Spanish rice, pinto beans, or chips and salsa.

ALEJANDRO'S MEXICAN FOOD MULTIPLE LOCATIONSALEJANDROSMEXICANFOOD.COM INSTAGRAM: @ALEJANDROSTACOS

THYDA'S TACOS

Thyda's Tacos is a popular spot for hearty Mexican food. The taco truck serves mulitas - a 4-inch crispy corn tortilla packed with meat, cheese, onions and cilantro - alongside tacos that are half off on Taco Tuesdays. Burritos are packed with rice, beans, meat, pico, onions, cilantro, sour cream and cheese. Unique to its menu is its vegetarian offering of jackfruit that can be added to any of its menu offerings.

VARIETY OF TACOS ($4-5 EACH)

THYDA'S TACOS 1034 QUEEN ST., HONOLULU INSTAGRAM: @THYDASTACOS

SERG'S MEXICAN KITCHEN

Most people will recognize Serg's Mexican Kitchen from its bright red walk-up window in Manoa, but it recently opened a second location at Midtown Eats. Beyond its tacos and burritos, the biz offers its famous flauta - a 12-inch flour tortilla that's rolled, fried and stuffed with your choice of protein before being topped with avocado salsa, sour cream, queso fresco, cilantro and onions. You'll also find torta, a traditional Mexican sandwich served with your choice of meat and melted cheese. Don't skip over desserts like tostada de platano, churros or deep-fried Oreos.

SERG'S MEXICAN KITCHEN MULTIPLE LOCATIONSSERGSMEXICAN.COM INSTAGRAM: @SERGSMEXICANKITCHEN

TAQUERIA EL RANCHERO

Enjoy some festive flavors and energetic atmosphere at Taqueria El Ranchero. Burrito fans will love the burrito grande or California burrito with pastor, carne asada, chorizo, tripas and lengua. Get a little saucy with its popular birria tacos, or order a few things to share with the table like the nachos grande, California fries, or chips and salsa. Try its homemade sope that's topped with your choice of meat, guacamole, lettuce, salsa, sour cream and queso fresco. Be sure to check its Instagram page for specials and exclusive DJ nights at the Kapolei location.

TAQUERIA EL RANCHERO MULTIPLE LOCATIONSELRANCHEROHAWAII.COM INSTAGRAM: @TAQUERIA_EL_RANCHERO