Elena's Home of Finest Filipino Foods

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94-866 Moloalo St Ste D4A
Waipahu, HI 96797
+1 (808) 676-8005
http://www.elenasrestaurant.com

Elena's Home of Finest Filipino Foods, established in 1974 in Waipahu, Hawaii, has become a cornerstone of Filipino cuisine in the region, serving delicious dishes inspired by original family recipes. Known for its Pork Adobo Fried Rice Omelette and Sari-Sari soup, the restaurant has garnered numerous accolades and has been featured on popular culinary shows like Food Network's Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives.

Founded by Elena and Theo Butuyan, the restaurant began as a small kitchen with just six stools and has since expanded to multiple outlets, including lunch trucks. With over four decades of service, Elena's continues to innovate while staying true to its roots, offering a unique blend of traditional and local flavors cherished by the community.

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4.0913 reviews
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Ariel S.
11/4/2025

My family has been regulars at Elena's for countless years, and we love this restaurant so much! On my most recent visit, I came to try the November special, which included adobo fried rice,...

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Dalina H.
10/22/2025

Authentic and so worth the wait! First time in Hawaii and we had to try Elena's! I don't usually eat Filipino food out since my other half is Filipino and we usually have it homemade, but this...

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Isaac H.
10/3/2025

Best Filipino food on the island!!! This was my first time here and ironically I wanted to try their signature adobo fried rice omelette but I was craving for pancit, lechon and...

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Dan A.
9/8/2025

When I was a vegetarian, Filipino cuisine can be a bit difficult with options. But now, I am omnivorous ( sorta as I don't like seafood ) and have a bunch of dishes to choose from; such as the...

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Tom S.
11/8/2025

Ordered a tray of adobo fried rice for Halloween and it was fantastic! I've had it many times before as a regular order but this time it was even better and it was a pan of it. No lie the tray...

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