Ethan B.
Yelp
The Antojitos House provides fair value for authentic Latin American food. The dishes aren't flashy or showy, mostly being different forms of fried masa mixed with different combinations of meat, cheese, and beans. The presentation is lackluster, offering no illusions of ostentation, and they're the better for it.
The empanadas are, as you may well have already heard, the stand-out. Served hot, and crispy, and prepared with fresh ingredients, the empanadas do their job well, being a satisfying savory indulgence. Be sure to get the avocado sauce to dip in, it's the perfect balance of salty, sour, and rich to complement the dishes.
Papusas come close. These delightful bean-stuffed masa pancakes have a wonderful balance of crispy exteriors with soft, almost gummy body surrounding the filling. The flavor doesn't stand out much, but the texture alone makes these incredibly satisfying to munch on. Again, highly recommended with the avocado sauce, or the pickled accoutrements.
I also tried the tacos dorados. Well-stuffed, extremely crispy, and served with a very complementary sauce, plus a bit of salad. The four rolled tacos for $8 is a fair price, but doesn't leave you jumping for joy at the value.
All in all, The Antojitos House doesn't stand out in any big way. The prices are fair, the dishes are exactly what you'd expect, no more, no less. Everything is served hot and fresh, but there's nothing particularly exceptional here. I've come before and will come again, and I recommend it to you if you're looking for some Latin American food in Aloha.