...easy parking, few tourists, plenty seating, energetic staff, hilarious customers and what a deal on the lunch special...Tacos are great...not attractive! read more

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This place is kinda out of the way, but worth it. We got burritos and we're not disappointed. Definitely get the habanero salsa, it's not to hot, but it's really good. read more

Very good! I asked which to order, fish tacos or burrito, and the kind server suggested the burrito if I was super hungry (which I was). It was delicious! Very filling and tasty! Would definitely return. read more

KillerTacos - Seating area - Mexican Near Me - Kailua-Kona, Hawaii

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This was in more of an industrial area, the girl helping was nothing special. Got fish tacos and you would assume at a taco place they would have lemon or lime but you would be wrong they only have a couple sauces no hot sauce and the beef tacos honestly the best part was the shell, and that's not saying much. Beef tasted very low quality no seasoning. Almost like a wet dog food. Would not recommend unless you're mad at your tongue read more

Great food, quick service, nice smiling staff. Can customize most of the orders as many things are add ons. Even though I have had better Mexican food but it was great among the options in Big island. Got taco salad, crunchy tacos, vegetarian burrito, nachos. Except burritos everything else was great. read more

Killer Tacos is one of my fave "Taco Go-To's" in Kona. Food is great and the menu simple. When they can remember you by your order...you know they care (or am I just visiting too much?). Lol. Either way, we both win. I love when I go in and Pomai is working...she's such a bundle of joy and it's hard not to walk away feeling invigorated by her good energy while she's simply making my taco and burrito....that's superb service and one of the reasons I keep going back. They are often busy during lunch and the dining room can get busy, so if you can call your order in or order online, it's such a time saver! read more

Friendly staff serving up large tasty burritos! Just down the street from Ola Brew. (We had intended to eat at Ola, but their kitchen is closed on Mondays.) We seemed to be the only 'tourists'/non locals here which is always a good sign. Do t know if I would say the food is 'killer'; however, we certainly enjoyed our Kailua pork burritos! Lots of tasty pork inside! Oh, and there is no toilet for customers! read more

Not the best. From the photos, you can tell they were going for a quick eats vibe. The way the tacos are dressed is no more involved than a Taco Bell taco. Quality was similar too I would say, except the protein was better. The kaliua pig didn't have too much flavour. It definitely needed an extra sour cream sauce or SOMETHING. Wouldn't come back. read more

The food at Killer Tacos is alright overall, but keep in mind that they do not accept credit cards; it's cash only!! They are located just outside of Historic Kailua Village and are also within biking or driving distance of most hotels in the area. I went later in the evening, not too long before they were set to close for the night, but the service was good and relatively quick. Their taco salad wasn't too bad; whether or not you think this is authentic Mexican food is another question. It's probably not, as most people would point out. The prices aren't too bad, though. read more

Seems super popular and busy but I don't really see why. The people working the counter were very friendly and helpful but the food was pretty boring and bland. It wasn't necessarily bad or awful but it wasn't at all "killer" unfortunately. I tried the longboard burrito also and was a decent size and filling but the habenero salsa was barely noticeable and definitely not hot like I expected. The shop is in an industrial looking area and didn't have any seating or outdoor seating either right now. If you are looking for killer tacos in Kona you can definitely do better than killer tacos read more

Friendly service. Food does not meet expectations. Fish tacos were service in cold tortilla and cheddar cheese. Fish was small, not appealing to taste. Would not recommend this item. read more

My family and I have been coming to Killer Tacos for years and it never disappoints. This is not a place to go to for authentic Mexican food but as soon as you walk in, you realize that is not what they are trying to do. They are a perfect local eats, fast service type restaurant. The staff is always so friendly and really make you feel at home. They are very on top of COVID cleaning and safety procedures which I appreciate so much. The lunch deal with 2 hard shell tacos and a soda is always my go to but having worked through the menu multiple times, I can confidently say that everything is great! read more

KillerTacos - Entrance - Mexican Near Me - Kailua-Kona, Hawaii

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Outstanding Delicious Good portions Great price Local place super yummy Highly recommend. read more

Good food!! Girl who made the taco's and burritos was very fast, friendly, & listened while making suggestions. Wow

We had lunch here on 1/11/22, based on our guidebook. It was indeed off the beaten path, in a most unlikely industrial park. But do not fear - it was clean inside and everyone was super friendly. A wide and varied menu, with food prepared right in front of you (like a Chipotle but without the rush - because it's Hawaii). Varieties of meats for your tacos or burritos or salads, and the tacos can be your choice if soft shell or crispy. My wife liked them equally. read more

This taco place has really good vegetarian tacos and burritos and the place is in a Industrial complex and we were enjoying our meal until we saw bunch of roaches and ended up leaving without finishing our food Very disappointing read more

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Locals sent us to this industrial area for cheaper tacos. Good food great prices. Lunch special- two tacos ( your choice chicken, kaluha pork or beef) and a large drink $5.29 Just a small simple place read more

KillerTacos - Pork tacos - Mexican Near Me - Kailua-Kona, Hawaii

I came here a few days ago for the first time and ordered the Longboard Burrito and really liked it! So I came back today to get a couple burritos to take home. Well when I was at home eating my burrito, I found a curly piece of hair poking out of the ground beef. I was pretty grossed out, so I probably won't be going back again. read more

This location is better than the Hale'iwa outpost. The servers are a little more friendly. A bit tough to find, as it's in an industrial area, but don't let that scare you off. The Taco Salad is a massive portion of food. Small crispy tortilla shell, loads of impossibly-thinly-shredded lettuce, salsa, cheese, and your choice of protein (get the kalua pig) spilling out across the tray. The lunch taco deal (2 tacos of your choice and a drink for $5) is a good value. Your choices from bean, pig, beef, or chicken. All are tasty; I usually do one pig, one chicken, plus a side of refried beans. My one complaint is that if the taco-crafters don't drain the scoop of meat, the juices make the tacos soggy and unnecessarily messy. But then I guess you're not going for elegance with tacos. We lunch here at least a couple times whenever we're on the Big Island. read more

KillerTacos - Taco Salad with pig - Mexican Near Me - Kailua-Kona, Hawaii

Great spot for a quick & relatively cheap lunch. The soft tacos got a little soggy after a few minutes, but the flavor was there. Long board burrito with chicken was also good, but it got a little too soggy. The employees were super sweet! read more

Good, reasonably priced food. The ambiance is unremarkable, but the food and service are excellent. Offers a small menu of tacos and burritos mostly with a salad and quesadilla added in. Can't go wrong here if looking for a straight forward Mexican meal, nothing fancy. read more

It's alright. Like a beefed up version of taco bell. $4 per taco. Got 4 for $16. Just meat, cheese, and cabbage. The tortilla soft and hard are good but it left more to be desired. Maybe I'll try the burritos. The habanero sauce was not hot at all. read more

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Shame on us for walking thru the door at 5:52, knowing they closed at 6, but you'd think we could still get some decent customer service to go with our "to go" order. The young girl that took our order was unfriendly, impatient, and obviously dying to get out of there. Hubby's longboard burrito had mushy, bland chicken, and I've had FAR better ground beef tacos from Taco Bell. The older woman at least rang it up with a smile and didn't make us feel like we were putting her out. We will look for "killer tacos" elsewhere. Just flip the sign and lock the door if you don't want to do business! read more

One and done. Disappointed. We were expecting way better food based on the amount of people who were walking in but i gotta say, it was meh. I had to read the description over and over again of what comes in a taco salad besides shredded lettuce, meat & salsa because there were things missing when it was handed to me. Prices were high for what we got, I guess the draw the 2 taco special? There were tables to eat inside which was good and the place was clean. read more

I got the spicy beef taco and thought it was rather mediocre. The salsa overwhelmed the taco and made it super heavy. The beef was ok, not really seasoned all that much. I wish they had put sour cream on the taco. My fiancé said the fish tacos were very mediocre. This place is cash only. read more

Had chicken burrito and some salsa. Taste was bomb. Had all the kids. Lose one star cuz pricey for a Mexican spot even in the island. Don't get tacos if hungry. Kids got them and they were small and didn't fill em Up. read more

That place Killer Tacos was the worst soggy @$$ taco I ever had. It was wet. No guacamole, no cabbage, no salsa; just soggy wet chicken. Even the soft taco was wet. read more

Came here after a day at the beach, hungry and ready for some Mexican comfort food. Killer Tacos is tucked away in an industrial center, but inside there is ample seating and a welcoming atmosphere. Lots of locals as well including guys from the surrounding area on their lunch breaks, so walking in we felt that was a good sign... Coming from Southern California, we felt the food was decent, but it did not blow us away. The fish burrito that my husband got was definitely a tasty and filling bang for your buck in terms of sheer size - I would stick with this or perhaps the tacos if you're eating here. My salad on the other hand was primarily a lettuce and cabbage mix with a small smattering of cheap shredded cheddar cheese and fish; the fish was heavily fried and battered as well. For the price ($9ish), in hindsight I would undoubtedly skip the salad and would've ordered my own burrito despite wanting to eat on the light-ish side. At least I'd have half a meal to take home. The guac here is very reasonably priced, but the salsa is quite weak and watered down. Service is very quick and friendly. read more

I have to be honest I heard good things about this place but I walked in for a fish taco and they have posted everywhere that their fish is from Alaska. What? Why? We are literally right next to fish in water that can be eaten. I would have appreciated a local option. read more

Yum yum yum! I can't believe it took this long to find this awesome spot. Hands down best shells in Hawaii on the hard tacos, barnyard burrito with enough meat for a food coma, and sauces that will make me go back for seconds next week. Super fast friendly service and well worth the trip. read more

Best Mexican food on Big Island. Specifically the burritos, choice of chicken,beef,pork and fish. Options for tortilla wrapper. The habanero salsa will kick your butt. read more

Love love love the fish tacos and pulled pork longboard burrito - have to go whenever I'm in the area

It's been the #1 place we go after we land on this beautiful island for the past 7 years. Food is pretty good but I must be cursed because it's always like taking a scene out of Seinfeld's Soup Nazi. What took place this time is simple... I ordered two Kalua pork tacos and they gave me fried fish tacos. When I returned to the counter to politely let them know of the mistake, you could almost taste the resentment in that poor pig. Unwillingly, they remade the order but the second I asked for extra salsa, the James Beard taco chef blurted out, "Charge him $1.50!" You would think that after an order is messed up, they might throw that in but for yours truly, there was no love on this island of paradise. I will always have a place in my heart for these lovely killer taco makers, especially when I'm in the mood for good tacos and a side of abuse. Aloha! read more

Just not good. Stopped in because of the reviews on Yelp, and figured "hey a nice quick taco lunch after a day of scuba fun? Sure." Boy was that a bad life choice. So let's start with my son's nachos. They literally took some chips dropped a small handful of shredded cheddar and nuked it. We got the super nacho whatever so he could have salsa, then added a side of guacamole. Well as you can imagine when trying to get a chip to dip...the whole thing is welded together with a solid layer of cheddar. So then we had to meticulously RIP the chips apart, tearing through the oily mass on top with weak discount napkins to wipe before enjoying the fruits of our labor. My daughter had fish tacos...she says they were "ok at best" the batter soaked up more oil than our car needs for a change. My wife decided on a fish taco and a pork taco. I would give you her opinion of the fish taco but they gave her two pork, of course I am guessing it was pork simply by the texture and look of the meat, there was zero flavor....none...like unseasoned pork that was cooked in a crockpot for 2 days then soaked in water for a few hours. I think I may abandon the idea of good tacos on vacation. read more

In my opinion the best tacos on The Big Island and Maui. Great value. Great service. They've managed to keep the prices down through covid and the inflation. A welcome treat for me. read more

Great tacos. Our family has both hard shell and soft tacos. We tried the pig, the chicken and the fish. My favorite was the fish taco on a soft shell with the jalapeño salsa. So good. read more

The chicken lacked a roasted flavor, but there weren't any other better meat choices to choose from--nonspicy beef would have worked but they only had spicy beef. The customer service was absent--one wants to feel welcome when they come through your front door. A personal touch, such as a "how are you?" or a smile would have gone a long way to earn repeat business. read more

Kinda divey and off the main path. But this place is amazing! Fish taco was delicious and so was the Longboard pork burrito! The vibe is super laid back. Not a ton of seating, but we had no problem getting a table. I think we came at a slower time of day. It is cash only, so make sure you're prepared. Very reasonable prices! read more

KillerTacos - Longboard Burrito - Mexican Near Me - Kailua-Kona, Hawaii

Sorry folks but I am Hispanic. And I grew up in California eating real authentic Mexican food. My son ordered the fish burrito. He loved it. I had a chicken burrito. The best I can say is that it was just "meh". Not much flavor in the beans or the chicken. Rice was rice. It's what I would call a white man burrito. The hot sauce tasted like it came out of a can. Same with the guacamole. My wife ordered a Kalua pork taco salad. The pork did not have much flavor and it was served up cold. I'm going to keep looking for a good place around here. This was just ; so so. read more

Had the fish burrito. It was basic. Not a lot of flavor. The refried beans tasted like they came from a can and were heated up. There was an odd vinegary sourness to it. Maybe it was the salsa... I don't know. I barely had any salsa on it. The tortilla they used was good but it kind of ended there. The portion of fish was minuscule. read more