If they have the Ono, you must get the chicken tacos. These are the best I have ever had, including…read morein Baja Mexico. Very friendly people, quick service, excellent food. Although it's associated with a funky old golf course, lots of locals come here to eat as well. It's worth a trip.

Paco's Tacos Cantino on golf course-- perfect location! Gorgeous view, amazing weather! Delicious…read morefood hit the spot! Wonderful service!

A Hole in the wall called "Da crack" with a painting over the window of a dude playing a guitar…read moresitting with his back toward you, and the crack of his butt showing might be a bit off putting and pretty hilarious! Although you may miss this place as you drive by because it literally is a hole in the wall of a little strip mall of sorts you have to look for it. But as that description goes, typically the food found in a "hole in the wall" it is usually very delicious and they did not disappoint! The lady who took our orders was very friendly. I let her know that I was gluten-free which they were able to accommodate. We have the taco bowl or burrito bowl or a "bowl" as it's listed. You first choose burrito, bowl, or tacos, then choose your meat, which is ground beef, chicken, Carne Asada, fish, which happened to be shark today. Then you choose if you want sour cream and cheese, etc., guacamole, then choose Mexican, brown, or regular rice and then what type of beans, black or pinto. Then you choose your sauce, jalapeño mild up to very hot and then pico de gallo. Then you can choose your jarritos drink or the one canned guava drink. You get a size nice portion in a paper bowl covered with foil and it is delicious & seasoned to perfection. So they did not disappoint! Parking is tight to be mindful of those backing out. Will return before leaving Kauai.

I came here based on a recommendation from our shuttle driver at the Kona airport, and…read moreunfortunately it was a miss this visit. I ordered the chicken burrito and my fiancé ordered the burrito bowl with fish. The bowl was served in one of those tiny Dixie paper bowls..for $17! He ate it all and was still hungry. My burrito had way more food than his bowl. Unfortunately their Mexican rice is really not it...the grains of rice are huge and flavorless. The only thing that saved my burrito was the shredded chicken. It was moist and flavorful, and they didn't skimp on the amount they put in the burrito which I truly appreciate since taking any bite without the meat was super bland. No seating available, this is all to go style. Parking is easy since there's a parking lot right in front. It's easy to locate and is situated next to a small grocery store. I recommend you go grab some banana bread from the grocery store for dessert, you won't regret it. All in all, I think there is better Mexican food on Kaua'i for the same price or less.

The beer is great--especially the banana stout, which was even better than expected. I'd definitely…read morerecommend this spot to anyone looking to enjoy a couple of pints. Great service with live music.

(Dine/Drank 04/25/26 SA @ 2:00pm): There was mucho brewing at this house of aloha!…read more My second and final brewery experience on this short trip to Kaua'i was at Mucho Aloha Brewhouse. The idea of Mucho Aloha Brewhouse came about during a backyard BBQ in Seal Beach, CA that made its way across the Pacific Ocean and landed on the island of Kaua'i. As a tribute to celebrating among family and friends with great beer and food, a welcoming gathering place was created for everyone to come together and share stories. Would I find much aloha at this brewhouse!? PURCHASE(S) Mucho Aloha Brewhouse Lowdown Lager Beer 2.7% ABV 16floz Draft ($4.00 HH): Bright amber color, dank malty aroma, light body, dank malty sweet watery flavor, crisp finish, and dank malty aftertaste. Way too light and watery for me. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=120&select=ao_00rfkLvpprP7tqtocKw 4pc Loco Wings Hot ($12.00 HH): At $3.00/ea, these were small, had minimal meat, and weren't as hot as I'd hoped. They had a nice crisp but that was it. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=120&select=vWzbIQjk8kj7OPNVi3Gm9Q 3pc Grilled Fish Tacos & Tortilla Chips ($26.00): The fish portion was nice but a bit dry and I should've had this beer-battered instead, while the chopped red cabbage was plentiful but needed some flavor. The tortilla chips and salsa were fine. I was very disappointed, especially at nearly $9.00/taco. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=120&select=RywnYkqzivVoxLrTGNhFqQ Mucho Aloha Brewhouse Pineapple Xpress Hazy IPA Beer 6.0% ABV 16floz Draft ($10.00): Bright hazy amber color, fruity pineapple tropical aroma, light body, fruity hoppy pineapple flavor, smooth finish, and hoppy pineapple tropical aftertaste. This was tasty! https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=120&select=yS3FrT5LrTw6R_ih5fxiew Stickers ($2.00 x2): I loved stickers and would commonly place them on walls of other breweries. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=120&select=Y-278vH82cxUx30kRbplVA Souvenir Grey Logo T-Shirt M ($35.00): I certainly didn't need another t-shirt! However, I really liked the graphic - damn marketing! https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=120&select=AnyPNLfj7DdHn7bu28d_Gw Service Charge 3.0% ($2.73): More businesses did this to try and offset costs. SERVICE Warmly greeted by a friendly female and male behind the bar, I took a moment to browse the beer and food menu, then shortly ordered, my beer was ready immediately, I was given a table number, and I found a place out on the patio. Minutes later, a young man delivered my food. There was a self-serve water station outside next to the trash station where you dumped your trays and such. It was all chill - mahalo! PARKING (Varied; N/A this instance): I took the bus, so this wasn't an issue for me. Otherwise, there appeared to be some onsite parking with spots along the main drag of Koloa Rd. and other side streets - 'nuff said. ATMOSPHERE, DÉCOR, AMBIENCE A casual layout where inside https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=120&select=POhPn0Zopr86aF1051Ijvg was the bar/order counter, a visible brewing system, some bar stools, and several tables, while a spacious outdoor patio https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=120&select=pRAKlJPfih0NquB62jOkPA with table benches and umbrellas, there were plenty of places to sit. Plenty of natural lighting both inside and on the patio while an assortment of electric ceiling lights filled in the rest. There were several muted TVs inside while indie rock music played in the background. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=120&select=kTpING_-FpvVQxvfEFzRwA ATTIRE Totally casual, so I would normally be in a t-shirt, boardshorts, and flip-flops. OVERALL I would consider visiting Mucho Aloha Brewhouse again just to try more of their beers for a better sense since I absolutely didn't like one but loved another. They had only 10 beers https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=120&select=Zew6wCI-Rs8kV7253Y56tQ on tap, the food https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=120&select=IwK6jloTkDRzbn6oZiJJfA wasn't happening for me, the prices were elevated (especially the food), and the service was good. Furry family members were allowed outside! Daily happy hour specials (2pm-5pm) and almost certain nightly entertainment such as trivia, music, and more was available. I found very good value based on the prices, service, and experience noted above (TOTAL paid experience was around $98.00 BEFORE any discounts, points usage, and/or tip). And, they accepted my credit card of choice... AMEX! 4.0 STARS

Great fish tacos, very fresh and well seasoned!! Friendly…read morestaff!! Highly recommend for a quick bite to eat, we will be back!

Genuinely the worst tacos I've had.. sadly Fish did not…read moretaste fresh, was grey, and smelt and tasted very fishy. Really sad! Carne asada was also not a hit, very greasy and unseasoned. Was pretty disappointed

I wish I could give 10 stars!…read more Best tacos ever. Homemade tortillas and HUGE! Fresh ingredients and so flavorful. We wanted to come back 10 times. I had the fish and my husband had the kahlua pork. He said it was the best pork he's had so far on this trip. Their guacamole was also so fresh and delicious.

Two adults are three tacos but we officially had entered sport eating by the second half of the…read morethird. The meat is cut into manageable pieces, the tortillas are delicious and the toppings are great. Others have co planned about cost, but each taco is essentially a main dish so I felt the prices were totally appropriate. There was no wait when we arrived to get our tacos to go for beach sunset, the AC worked and the fridge was full of Mexican sodas (big saver is two doors down for modelo. The employees were polite and answered our questions (p on the menu means made with adobo sauce, that substituting the beef with spicy beef was possible) 1. Tiki fire pork: we added the tiki sauce by this one and it was magic. Has a little more heat but the citrus compliment the others were missing. 2. Kahuna fish: was ok, would eat again but wasn't my favorite 3. Surf and turf (with the tiki fire beef instead of plain. I think this was the best meat wise We will be back. And we will use the tiki sauce on everything!!! Mexican sodas for sale but no Coronas, we packed our own for our sunset dinner on the beach (they were cold!)

Absolute gem of the food truck!…read more It will take some time to get your food as they only have one or two people taking orders and cooking. But it is well worth the wait! I ordered the vegetarian option and was blown away by the flavor. Also, do not miss the elote! Seating is limited to two small tables. But people vacate as soon as they're done eating and we did not have any problem finding a seat. Highly recommend this place!

The BEST Mexican food on Kaua'i, no lies!…read more We got the breakfast burritos at 1pm on a Wednesday. We parked on the dirt next to the skincare clinic--make sure to be past their sign/not inside the clinic's parking lot. Taco Libre is located in a lot with other food trucks, including Aloha Always which has the best açaí bowls. The lady working at the truck was super sweet and friendly, she recommended half al pastor and half carne asada for the burritos, and they did not miss! The tortilla had a beautiful grill on them but still soft, the cheese inside the burrito was ooey gooey and the meat was moist and flavorful with no fatty/chewy bits. The burrito was a great size and served with side of rice and beans. Both their red sauce and green sauces were delicious, I didn't find them spicy but some might. They also had pickled red onions and pickled jalapeños by the sauces and they were a tasty addition to our meal. Plenty of seating available all around the lot, Taco Libre has its own family style seating right next to their truck. We can't wait to come back and try more dishes from this food truck! Don't forget to ring the bell if you liked the food! :D

Menudo - they have it and it's rich, thick, and ono ono!…read moreThis Pacos is set on the edge of the golf course overlooking Poipu waters. Drinks are okay and food is okay. Views and sunsets are awesome and it's a great place to gather friends for a decent meal.

We went on a Saturday around 7:00 in the evening and we were the only ones there, which was…read morestrange. We were seated directly under a industrial fan used for the heat, but it was like 59 degrees so we asked if it could be turned off. We were told they can only turn it off it they turn off all the lights. So we asked if we could be moved to another table out of the way of the fan and were told no, this was the only table available. We sat down and the server immediately came over and asked for our drink order. We asked for a drink menu, so she brought one for five people. Then she stood at the bar staring at us until we decided. The drinks were delivered quickly and we're actually good. Next came the food order. Four menus for five people. Order placed for one taco salad, twelve street tacos, all chicken or steak, and one burrito. We asked if we could have chips and salsa, guacamole, and queso dip. One bowl of chips for five people, which we paid for two refills. Salsa was canned, guacamole was not fresh, and queso was bland. Taco salad was OK. Street tacos weren't what we expected and didn't have limes. They tasted ok and the meat was fresh. Burrito was messed up and they tried to lie and say that's how burritos are served and the green sauce was chilis. We found out it was cooked and served with ground pork. This was not advertised. Overall, they seemed bothered by us and we're talking about us in Spanish to each other. One of our party was fluent in Spanish. When we left, there were three people there with badges looking at some paperwork from the bar, which was very suspicious.

If you're visiting Kauai and craving authentic Hispanic food, Pacho's Tacos is a must-stop. We…read morefound it randomly while exploring, and it ended up being one of the best meals we had on the island. The fish plate was incredible -- perfectly cooked with a great blend of fresh, bold flavors that really stood out. The burrito was solid as well, packed generously and full of flavor. Honestly, it felt like I was back in San Diego with the quality and taste. If you're visiting from outside the state and missing good Mexican food, you'll definitely appreciate this spot.

A cute little taco stand advertising "authentic Mexican food" located just off the main highway in…read moreHanapepe (although I think there are other locations elsewhere on the island). On a Monday at 11:45 we were the only customers and each ordered two tacos, fish and carnitas. You order at the window and they call you when the food is ready. There are a handful of picnic tables scattered around the taco shack or get the food to go. The fish taco was good, but the pork with big chunks of tender pork was fantastic-highly recommended. They were pretty quick and reasonably priced with tacos around $7 each.

Just got carnitas from here , it was a medium portion but, very authentic and we would know were…read morefrom San Diego! Eat some of the worlds best Mexican food weekly. A must try!

Apparently the new owners raised their prices and forgot about maintaining quality! Let's be honest…read morefor what this place used to be compared to what it is now, I would much rather go to Taco Bell and spend not even half the cost for an overall better experience. Now I sit here and wonder how devastating this gut bomb will be. I truly hope they can make a turn for the better but as for now I won't be going back unless I want to pay $20 for what they call a chicken quesadilla. The only reason that this has TWO stars is because the polite young man, the other two older workers need some guidance.

We had a terrific happy hour on a Wednesday. The servers were all super friendly and made great…read moresuggestions. We sat on the patio by the pool and luckily the umbrella was large enough to block the sun! The food all tasted great. The crab dip with 6 or 8 pieces of toasted focaccia was high quality with real crab not surimi. We ordered the flatbread with chicken instead of pork and it was also very good with a nice crispy crust and moist chicken chunks. The wedge salad was a large piece with crisp bacon, candied pecans, grape tomato halves and a tasty dressing. It only needed some red onion to make it perfect. The calamari were crispy but the portion size was too small and the pieces of calamari were too small so the ratio of crust to fish was too high.

(Dined 04/28/26 TU @ 3:00pm): I went for a "holoholo" to this nearby resort grill for an afternoon!…read more For my final night on Kaua'i during this short vacation, I decided to take a casual 10-minute walk from the resort to Holoholo Grill to check out their "Aloha Hour" https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=120&select=ZTrUECPZ2SGcn7dl5ur6gA for some less expensive grindz. Under the stewardship of one of Hawai'i's most celebrated culinary ambassadors and the "Godfather of Poke", Chef Sam Choy expanded his restaurant empire with Holoholo Grill at Koloa Landing Resort. With menus designed to celebrate local flavors, the spirit of Hawai'i, and his own signature creations, this four-time James Beard Best Pacific Regional Chef nominee has made this eatery a must-dine when on the island. Was it worth the holoholo to this grill!? PURCHASE(S) Spicy Mango-Rita ($16.00 HH): Crafted with El Jimador tequila, mango, cucumber, lime, and habanero simple syrup, I preferred more tequila than sweetness in this relaxing cocktail. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=120&select=E2Y79-PTRwIo2Pq7AZNbCw Crispy Calamari ($18.00 HH): A large portion of mostly uniform-shaped rings in a lovely crunchy crust with a side of homemade cocktail sauce, this could've been an entire meal and I would've been very happy! https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=120&select=q4X8ibaMCo1ECFajkI8v_w [ONION RINGS/STRAWS/STRINGS ALERT - 5.0 of 5.0 STARS] Onion Rings ($8.00): A decent portion with rings of medium to large sizes, these were hot, dark golden browned, crunchy, and had a slight tendency to crumble when bitten into, while the onion ring (sweet Maui!) rarely pulled out at times. They were barely oily while no dipping sauce was needed. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=96&select=9nvlDm9solIhMbBmp6NtlA Kaua'i Island Brewing Co. The Fonz IPAaaaaaa Beer 6.7% ABV 16floz Draft ($7.00 HH): Bright amber hazy color, hoppy tropical aroma, low body, hoppy sweet tropical flavor, smooth finish, and hoppy sweet tropical aftertaste... aaah! https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=96&select=puazSn8xt-53wD9faiXHMA Spy Valley Sauvignon Blanc White Wine ($12.00 HH): Screw-off cap, pale color, citrusy zesty aroma, citrusy tropical flavor, light body, crisp dry finish, citrusy tropical zesty aftertaste, and high acidity - refreshing! https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=96&select=pJPVDg31qAcFj-iYTFhnKw Hawaiian Ahi Poke Bowl ($26.00): Made with raw ahi tuna, white onion, limu, sesame oil, avocado, cucumber, edamame ocean salad, crispy onion, sweet soy drizzle, wasabi aioli drizzle, and furikake sushi rice, I seriously needed something healthier which this was, everything was fresh, it was a hearty entree, but the presentation was way too "clean" for me! https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=96&select=4icP5R2eyusq4EMkkn6v-g SERVICE Greeted by two young gentlemen behind the bar, they directed me to the young hostess who sat me at a small table next to the bar. Given a few minutes to review the various menus, I proceeded to order item after item as the drinks arrived quickly while each food dish took no more than five minutes. Any empties were collected immediately as I was checked on and my water glass filled. The entire staff was great - mahalo! PARKING (Varied; N/A this instance) I had no vehicle, so I simply walked from my hotel. However, there was a nightly $40.00 fee for guests if they parked on the property I was staying at, and there might've been some free parking along the many nearby roads and streets. Make sure to carefully read any posted signs. ATMOSPHERE, DÉCOR, AMBIENCE A clean modern spacious layout with plenty of dining tables both covered and uncovered, plenty of lounge chairs, and a small ball all poolside on a gorgeous property. Plenty of natural lighting everywhere while various electric ceiling lights filled in the rest. There were several muted TVs all around including the bar area while a live musician played in the background. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=96&select=cPGN5wekhW9QqrhcOHxITA ATTIRE Totally casual, so I would normally be in a t-shirt, boardshorts, and flip-flops. OVERALL From start to finish, I enjoyed my time at Holoholo Grill and would definitely return. Everything tasted fabulous, the prices (especially aloha hours) were a tad elevated, the menus were varied enough, and the service was wonderful. I found very good value based on the prices, service, and experience noted above (TOTAL paid experience was around $90.00 BEFORE any discounts, points usage, and/or tip). I used a different credit card for points purposes, but they accepted mine of choice... AMEX! 4.0 STARS