Elena's Home of Finest Filipino Foods

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94-866 Moloalo St Ste D4A
Waipahu, HI 96797

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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Moe L.
11/30/2025

Elena's Home of Finest Filipino Foods was overall really good. The flavors were comforting, the portions were generous, and everything tasted like it was made with care. It's the kind of spot that...

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Kathy R.
11/30/2025

11/22/25 My sis-in-law wanted Filipino food and since we were in the Waipahu area, we opted to go to Elena's for a late lunch/early dinner. First time coming to this location. They're located...

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Judy C.
11/26/2025

Elena's Home of Finest Filipino Foods, is it? I agree so, being married to a Filipino for 29+ years and counting, we had our share of Filipino foods from many different businesses and we really...

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Marianna F.
11/25/2025

The restaurant is so clean inside, but the AC wasn't working as strong so it was kind of warm in there. Whether you dine in or take out, you stand in line to order first. If you dine in, they give...

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Jezreel Carl M.
11/21/2025

Usually I go to Thelma's but I was near here and food was awesome. Typical Filipino food but I liked the triple d plate. Thelma's adobo fried rice is just the fried rice so I liked how Elena's had...

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