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    El Maguey

    3.9 (294 reviews)
    ModerateMexican
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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Carne asada burrito
    Joe L.

    Place was packed at 6:30 p.m. on a Tuesday night! Luckily, by the time I ordered, they had cleaned a table. I've only been here a handful of times and I've never remotely seen it this busy! Great food as always!

    Amazing called for take out and delivered on time we got the tacos, taquitos and nachos, great flavor BIG portions and would definitely return

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    Edward A.

    After a long day of exploring the island we were in the mood for Mexican cuisine. We found El Maguey. When you walk in, you have to stand in line and order at the counter. Then you take a seat and they deliver the food to the table. It is a little bit awkward. I had the taco combo. Three tacos - carnitas, chicken and carne asada. They were OK. Not real tasty but not bad tasting. Just kind of blah. However, surprisingly, the refried beans tasted very good. My wife had the taco salad. It was good sized and full of meat. However, there could've been more lettuce and even some tomatoes would've been great. Again, it wasn't bad... Just kind of blah. The restaurant is fairly small. They're only a few tables inside. However, it appeared fairly clean and inviting. They do charge a processing fee if you use your debit/credit card. I think that is such a rip off. If I lived on the island, I would ensure to find a different Mexican restaurant. However, it worked in a pinch.

    We order carne asada plate and shrimp and steak fajitas really good food for Mexican type and in Hawaii, we recommend it.

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    4 months ago

    Food is still great! They were just a little slow, but everything came out hot and delicious.

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    7 days ago

    Love the food! The waitstaff is wonderfully helpful, professional and kind. Definately would recommend.

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    24 days ago

    Exactly what we were looking for. Excellent food and friendly people. Small businesses with lots of good vibes.

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    7 months ago

    Was amazing! Highly recommend. They were fast and efficient. 8.7 out of 10.........................

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    7 months ago

    I had a wet burrito today . It was really big and the sauce was really really good. Lo recomiendo.aloha

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    1 year ago

    Foods are surprisingly good. The portion is very generous. Parking is limit, unfortunately. The price of food are fare.

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    1 year ago

    The Chile Rellenos is my fave. Consistently excellent, will keep on going back when our Mexican cravings kick in while in Kona.

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    10 months ago

    Really hit the spot. Authentic and good - totally recommend -had the enchiladas and they were great!

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    10 months ago

    This place has Wonderful service and the best food. We are always satisfied when we go eat here.

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    2 years ago

    Great Food, affordable, comfortable eating area. Just overall best mexican food on the Big Island.

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    Califas Mexican Food

    Califas Mexican Food

    4.7
    (37 reviews)
    0.3 mi

    So I've seen their signs and seen them online, but never made my way over to try them out!! That…read morechanged today! I needed something from Home Depot and they are located right in the parking lot! I ordered 2 asada and one quesabirria tacos. I asked for their hottest hot sauce, which I was told was the red sauce. The order didn't take too long to come out. Again this was an advanced food truck with a remote buzzer to let you know when your food is ready! I guess I'm used to the old school roach coaches where they just yell at you when your order is ready! My overall impression was that the flavors were a little on the bland side, but overall very good. The quesabirria taco was crispy on the outside and with soft melty cheese and moist tender meat on the inside. Adding their not so hot red sauce gave it much more flavor, but it could have used a little more heat in my opinion. Could have also been helped if it came with the consume. My fault, I forgot to order it, but for an extra $3, not sure it would have made that much of a difference. I was very impressed with the little asada tacos. Pretty small, but packed with meat and more flavorful than the quesabirria. Maybe because these came with salsa already applied! That may be the reason. Either way, pretty darn good show for a Hawaiian Mexican experience. I'd do it again. Probably get 3 or 4 asada tacos next time.

    We love this place. Fire food, delicious salsas and guacamole, and excellent customer service…read more Highly recommend

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