I am originally from California so very picky about Mexican food. This place exceeded expectations!…read more I ordered bean and cheese tacos (trust me on these), beef enchiladas with mole sauce, posole and chips and salsa. You can tell everything is house-made, I think even the tortillas are. The salsa taste like it was made with love. The real star of the show was the refried beans (seriously) and the mole enchiladas. Also, the price for the amount of food you get is amazing for Hawaii! Will definitely be coming back to this place! Just be aware, they are only takeout and delivery, no dine-in. And they do not have their own parking lot so I recommend finding street parking on piikoi or one of the side streets. Absolutely worth the pain of finding street parking, the food hits that craving for authentic Mexican COMFORT food.

They been around forever....I support small family businesses 100% and when in the area my go to…read moreplace....though since COVID BS no dinning in....only solo owner and worker....but food still like the original....

Finally made it over to Kukus Ono Tacos!…read more They still have a line but it doesnt seem as bad as before. They used to post that they open at 6, but i think it really starts moving after 6:30pm. Now they post that they open at 7pm. They are located at the bike factory and you can park there too. There is some seats under the light by the bike factory, but i decided to take my food to the far back and you can stand and eat your food in peace. The 3 tacos and 1 drink was $20, and you can add cheese to it for an addtl $3. You can also mix and match so i got one of each meat option (asada, adobada, and chicken). The adobada had the most flavor, the asada was tender but didn't have much of a taste to it like the chicken. I thought it was good overall, but kinda salty. I like that you can add grilled onions and lemons on the side. the salsa is very spicy so be careful!

So here's where I'm at with these tacos 4 for steak tacos…read more They're good but meat is hard and Chewy for my liking 5 adobada (pork) tacos is BOMB! Cleanliness: cashier was using her hands with no gloves to touch the tortillas. Very disturbing after she touched her face, touched the register, touch her flask and then touched money. That is all

Always visit Dos Jefes when they come to downtown. Visit their IG and they'll post their schedule…read moreevery week. Go early as they're very busy during lunch time. Dos Jefes is the top taco food truck on the island. Their tacos are delicious and flavorful. My favorite taco is the pork street taco and their pork birria. Service : 5/5 Food : 5/5 Price : 5/5 Can't wait for them to open their own restaurant in town.

My West Coast friends say that the most delicious tacos come from trucks. Dos Jefes schooled me on…read morethis urban legend in the best possible way. Stumbled across this meals-on-wheels phenomena when picnicking with the pup at Triangle Park. We were intrigued by the intense amount of interest this sticker-filled truck brought with it. No sooner had they parked before a line started forming. Since we already had our bentos, we had to wait for another weekend to see what the buzz was about. Lucky for us, they are regularly there on Saturdays (except if they have a catering gig). So we confirmed their location on Insta, packed up our pup and picnic blanket, and joined the line for some street tacos. I love when a place does one thing and does it mind-blowingly well. That's what you can expect from Dos Jefes--tacos that will blow your mind and your taste buds! Hubby ordered the surf and turf birria taco. Juicy shredded beef, succulent shrimp, and crispy cheese sandwiched between a warm, grilled tortilla. Served with a rich dipping sauce--because it is a birria, after all. You get two per order and it was more than enough to satisfy the hubby's appetite. I don't eat meat, so the cauliflower tacos called my name. Since I've had them, they call me in my sleep sometimes beckoning me back to their bright, savory goodness. Seriously, this taco hits ALL the notes in texture and taste. I do eat seafood, so I also tried a shrimp taco with the cauliflower taco sauce because I don't do dairy. I'm a complicated eater, I know. But, Dos Jefes makes each taco to order, so they can adjust to dietary preferences. And since they are making tacos to order, don't expect fast food. This is NOT that restaurant with a bell on it! Its Jefe's slaving over a grill and putting lots of care into the product they are putting out. You can tell from the first bite to the last lick of your fingers. Plus, Triangle Park is usually cool and breezy with lots of shade so it's a great place to wait for your plate. Most customers took their order to go. But we enjoyed our tacos under the monkey pod tree. Triangle Park is a fantastic spot to enjoy some terrific tacos on a Saturday. There's lots of free parking, open space, fresh air, and great trees. Pup especially loved it and even got to taste a bit of birria. She gave it two barks up! When we left, we got a chance to chat with Matt. He owns and runs the truck with 'the other Jefe' Collin. Seems like a stellar dude who's passionate not just about what they are serving but the people who are enjoying their tacos. Dos Jefes - Two dudes, one truck, many happy customers, including us! See you guys at the park again soon! Highly recommend you give them a try. They are also downtown on Thursdays if you're in the area. Check them out @dosjefes808 for their weekly schedule. Because the best tacos come from a truck...

Located in the parking lot outside Lucky Seven Liquors at 435 Atkinson Drive. Typically open from…read more6:00pm to 11:00pm. Weekly schedule varies, though. While the posted days are Tuesday, Friday and Saturday, he sometimes will also open on other days. My most recent visit was on a Thursday. Always a pleasure to sample something from the menu. I try not to have the same thing every time. If possible, he appreciates it when you pay with $1 bills because he sometimes runs out when people pay with 10s or 20s.

Cash only, first come first serve, only open 3 nights a week! You'll see a tiny little truck with…read morecolorful lights located inside a plaza with a liquor store & massage place. Located right across from the Ala Moana Hotel. Plenty of parking. Can be a little sketchy at night due to the liquor store. Oscar is a one man operation so please be patient during prime hours. This very small, but mighty little food truck will offer you the most authentic tacos and burritos on island. Don't judge a book by its cover, sometimes you'll never know what kind of gem you'll find... As a fellow Mexican food lover, this satisfied my cravings. From the crisp tortilla crunch, flavorful carne asada, to the authentic red and green salsa made in a molcajete..every bite of it was full of delicious. 2 carne asada burritos were $34. It's not the biggest burrito in town, but it sure is one of the most authentic you'll find. Quality over Quantity. We first learned about this place by meeting Mayita herself! She was very kind and friendly, happy to explain the menu and talk with us. She kept raving about how her husband, Oscar, makes the best Mexican food and how she knows we'd love it. We're so glad we listened to her and finally came by to check it out. It definitely was the highlight of my Friday night :) Mahalo Oscar & Mayita!

Mi Casa has the best Mexican on the island! They usually pop up at Fishcake in Kakaako every 1st…read moreand 3rd Sundays. He does a rotating menu of a special and tacos. This past weekend the menu was fajitas and chicken tacos! I've been coming to Mi Casa for almost 2 years now and his food never disappoints! A few of the different mains I've had are burritos, enchiladas, flautas, variety of street tacos, tonkatsu poblana, and chilaquiles! I'd suggest going closer to when the open- generally around 11:30a. Sometimes he gets busy depending on the day so the wait might be like 30min but it's definitely worth a try! Parking is just street parking in the area but generally it's not too difficult to find something. Follow their instagram for the menu! @micasa_hawaii

Every dish is great (authentic). Owners are awesome! The…read moreburritos and guacamole are my favorite and anything special.

Tried Chicanos Street Tacos in Honolulu and it did not disappoint. I had the carnitas tacos and…read morethey were seriously flavorful--perfectly seasoned, tender, and packed into warm tortillas with fresh toppings. You can tell they put care into the food. I also got a horchata, which was super refreshing and had that nice sweet cinnamon flavor that paired perfectly with the tacos. Definitely a spot I'd come back to if I'm craving legit street-style tacos.

It was unfortunate that our timing was off when we arrived around 9pm. We were told they actually…read moredon't open until 10pm despite the posted hours, so the only thing available at the time was quesadillas. We thought the full menu would be available, but unfortunately it wasn't. We still decided to support because we were hungry, but the quesadillas ended up being overloaded with onions. Also, when we reviewed our Square receipt afterward, it showed $0 for quesadillas and listed "Burrito Chicken & Pork x2 ($15 each)," which we never ordered. I understand they may have needed to ring it up a certain way, but the receipt and charge information was confusing and inaccurate.

Diego is back! Maria Bonita, on Hotel Street, just Ewa of Nuuanu, has been our favorite place to…read moreget good Mexican food in downtown Honolulu for many years. Back "in the day", you'd find me there at least once a week, sitting at the table by the window, dining on great food. It's been closed for a while, but we've periodically checked to see if it was going to re-open. A month ago, we saw new menus posted on the windows and a building permit. We walked past a day ago and saw the "Open" sign and stopped in to find out what was happening. Staffing was the issue, something that's affected many companies in the post-COVID era. Anyway, I ordered my "off the menu" Chicken Enchilada Plate with Mole sauce, something Diego has made for me from time to time. Wow, it's better than ever! Two plump enchiladas filled with chicken meat, topped with shredded lettuce, cheese, sour cream ... All swimming in Diego's wonderful mole sauce. Refried beans and Spanish rice on the side and a container of hot sauce ... Simply perfection! A co-worker ordered a Chimichanga with shredded beef, a la carte. It was huge and well presented. We're so happy to see Diego back in action ... Now, good Mexican food is just 5 minutes from our office. It's takeout only right now, but Diego said he has plans to re-open the dining room for patrons to enjoy his food on premises. Highly recommended!

Maria Bonita in China town is open again, as of now just take out only but Diego said he may start…read moredine-in in the near future. Figure I update the Menu photos as the latest one I saw was from 2 years ago. My go to dish is the "Chile Verde Burrito with Carne Asada" so good.

Learned about this place via a segment on Hawaii News Now and HAD to try it as I am a huge big fan…read moreof Taco Rice. Store is where Do-Ne used to be. There is parking behind the store. You can choose from Regular or Small size portion of Taco Rice, which consists of Rice, Seasoned Beef, Lettuce, Cheese, Tomato, Homemade Salsa and Sour Cream. That's your base, or basic when you order Taco Rice. Then you can select add-on toppings if you like (99 cents each) Avocado, Boiled Egg, Corn, Onion, Olives, Cilantro, Pickled Jalapeno Extras of (Rice, Lettuce, Cheese, Tomato, Salsa, Sour Cream) I chose the Regular size Taco Rice and added corn. You can walk-in and order inside, or from outside through an "order here" window. There is also a vegan option (meat alternative: Tofu & Mushrooms) Place inside is cozy, just enough room to order, pick up your order and get some hot sauce (they have all kinds of sauces available) I think the price is very reasonable and the quality of food is amazing. I was so excited to order Taco Rice and forgot that they had a combo meal of Taco Rice + Tator Tots + Drink so I will order the combo next time! I'm also wanting to try their Mini Acai Bowl. Can't wait for my next visit!

Okinawa's legendary 1980s street food hack has officially landed in Honolulu at the new Taco Rice…read moreHawaiʻi! Born as a genius fusion dish to feed hungry U.S. Marines, it ditches the traditional taco shell to layer seasoned Tex-Mex beef, fresh lettuce, tomato, and melted cheese straight onto a steaming bed of Japanese rice. You may crush a bag of Dorito's chips and sprinkle it on top of the rice to add that extra crunch. Vibes and service were great. Located right on Kalākaua Avenue, this vibrant spot serves up the ultimate savory, comforting post-beach food coma in a bowl. Skip your usual lunch routine, check out their retro island vibes, and grab a scoop of true Okinawan soul food today! https://www.instagram.com/reel/DZUBjt7C4sr/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==