Cancel

    Open app

    Search

    La Playa Mexicana

    4.2 (29 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 2:30 pm, 4:30 PM - 8:30 PM
    Updated 1 month ago

    La Playa Mexicana Photos

    Business Info

    LA PLAYA MEXICANA ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?

    You might also consider

    More like La Playa Mexicana

    Recommended Reviews - La Playa Mexicana

    Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
    Yelp app icon
    Browse more easily on the app
    Review Feed Illustration

    Reviews With Photos

    Brisket quesadilla

    Cute little set up! Amazing food, I got their brisket quesadilla and my wife got their brisket burrito and it was the best thing ever. Great service! Highly recommend! We will be coming back!

    Tiffany R.

    Such a cute place to eat , service was fantastic you can tell they put their heart and soul into their little restaurant ! The food was sooo good the horchata is a Must try ! The best I have ever had . And to top it off the handmade chips fried to order was over the top !

    Brisket nachos

    Service was awesome. We started with chips and salsa. We asked for both red and green salsa. Both were equally good. We ordered fajitas and brisket nachos. Both were good. My only suggestion is leave the bbq sauce off the brisket. Maybe me only but I would just prefer the meat without it when on a nacho dish. Plenty of water refills. No alcohol but I believe you can byob. Good little find right up the hill from the Sheraton.

    Menu
    Sheetal S.

    Awesome Mexican food and nice vibes outdoors. Luke helped us order and customize to what our kids would eat. Ordered bean and cheese burritos, veggie tacos, and chips/salsa/guacamole. Beans and rice were also tasty.

    Patio seating area

    See all

    2 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 months ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    6 months ago

    Helpful 8
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 1

    8 days ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 month ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Sheetal S.
    45
    115
    33

    5 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1

    15 days ago

    Soooooo delicious!!! The service was good, clean setting and food was hot and on point. We'll come back here again!

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    8 months ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 1

    4 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    6 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    6 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    4 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1

    5 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Jim B.
    0
    15
    5

    7 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1

    8 months ago

    Totally authentic tacos! The real deal. Flavorful and appetizing. Good prices. I'll definitely be back.

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    7 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    7 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    7 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    7 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1

    7 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    6 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    Ask the Community - La Playa Mexicana

    Review Highlights - La Playa Mexicana

    The outdoor, covered patio offers cool breezes and views of the hibiscus.

    Mentioned in 2 reviews

    Read more highlights

    You might also consider

    Verify this business for free

    People searched for Mexican 2,792 times last month within 15 miles of this business.

    Verify this business

    Da Crack Mexican Grinds - Carne asada kids burrito

    Da Crack Mexican Grinds

    4.2(2k reviews)
    0.7 mi
    $$

    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.

    Photos
    Da Crack Mexican Grinds - Pick up window on the left

    Pick up window on the left

    Da Crack Mexican Grinds - Veggie and steak bowl

    Veggie and steak bowl

    Da Crack Mexican Grinds

    See all

    Taco Libre - Burrito

    Taco Libre

    4.9(386 reviews)
    1.8 mi
    $$

    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

    Photos
    Taco Libre - Truck truck, cluck cluck

    Truck truck, cluck cluck

    Taco Libre - Mexi-moco

    Mexi-moco

    Taco Libre - Cali burrito

    See all

    Cali burrito

    Pacos Tacos Cantina - Poipu - Bean and cheese

    Pacos Tacos Cantina - Poipu

    3.5(360 reviews)
    0.3 mi
    $$

    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.

    Photos
    Pacos Tacos Cantina - Poipu - Inside

    Inside

    Pacos Tacos Cantina - Poipu - Hawaiian sweet bread French toast

    Hawaiian sweet bread French toast

    Pacos Tacos Cantina - Poipu

    See all

    Kenji Burger Koloa - Ahi burger

    Kenji Burger Koloa

    4.0(375 reviews)
    1.8 mi
    $$

    The restaurant is in Kōloa and parking can be challenging. We were lucky and got a spot right in…read morefront. Arrived at about 2pm on a Friday and were greeted and seated shortly afterwards. The restaurant had a relaxing vide. The TVs had ocean scenery and surfing, pop music playing in the background. We ordered two of the signature Kenji burgers which had teriyaki seasoning, ponzu aioli, caramelized onions, cheddar cheese, tomatoes and arugula served on a Hawaiian sweet bread roll. They use 100% Kauai grass feed beef and provide a generous sized burger. We ordered our burgers cooked medium and medium rare, and the burgers were both cooked correctly. Furthermore the burgers were both juicy and flavorful. Yum! Looking forward to returning. Highly recommended!

    I would give Kenji's 4.5 but since it's a great casual spot, wonderful bang for your buck, I bumped…read moreit to a 5. We started with the coconut shrimp which were great. Perfect crunch to them. I got the butterfish/black cod sandwich with Kenji fries. The fries were excellent! The sandwich was exactly what I was looking for. It's heavy, but not tooooo heavy. Great flavor. I loved the sauce, and the buns were perfect, they didn't fall apart at all. Our server was young and attentive. I really appreciated how welcoming he was. We were tired this day, but he took care of us. Would definitely come back. Everyone else had burgers or the sho sandwich and everyone loved their order.

    Photos
    Kenji Burger Koloa
    Kenji Burger Koloa - Burger here was so good!

    Burger here was so good!

    Kenji Burger Koloa - Old Skool Burger

    See all

    Old Skool Burger

    Break + Feast - Regular Pancake

    Break + Feast

    4.5(456 reviews)
    1.8 mi
    $$
    Locally owned & operated
    Family-owned & operated

    Food and service is always consistently fantastic! We've always had delicious meals no matter what…read morewe try.

    Hands down, top 3 food places we enjoyed while vacationing in Kauai…read more Located in Koloa on the 2nd floor, is a very un-assuming breakfast joint offering Ono eats, and a decor you did not expect when walking through town. Inside is very modern and chic, with terracotta tables neutral colors of black and gold, and perfectly matching pendant lighting. We won't let the service get in the way of this review, because everyone is bound to have a bad day that unfortunately spills into your work life. I heard another table complain about our server, and it only confirmed that when they took our order, they were very short and dismissive... like we were doing them a disservice. I know that's not the norm, and we wont let that get in the way of an amazing meal. The food was amazing. Almost everything we got was top notch. If it sounds good on the menu? Get it. In particular the pork belly bowl. I would honestly get it Tinono style, because the sauce options are just drizzled on top. Or possibly ask for the sauce on the side. Everything else was very, very good, with exception to the Bibimbap Kalbi bow. Tasted way too average to warrant the price tag. This is one I would skip next time. Cocktails were delicious including the Bloody and the Lilikoi Marg. This is another one of those, must-stop-in places in Koloa!!

    Photos
    Break + Feast - Dining room

    Dining room

    Break + Feast - LocoMoCo Cocococococo

    LocoMoCo Cocococococo

    Break + Feast - Spicy Bloody Mary! Yum!

    See all

    Spicy Bloody Mary! Yum!

    Eating House 1849 Koloa - Roy's Original Szechuan Baby Back Ribs.

    Eating House 1849 Koloa

    4.2(1.7k reviews)
    0.8 mi
    $$$

    It was great to know that there was an elevator to bring us up to the level of the restaurant…read more After a terrible experience at another restaurant, it gave me the idea to call and see if they had an elevator near by. The front desk staff guided me to the elevator. This trip was for my birthday. In every reservation when asked about a special occasion, I put birthday. This was the first restaurant to acknowledge my special day. The check-in staff wished me well as did the server. We had been to several restaurants prior to Eating House that didn't say a word. Kudos to the staff for its kindness. The restaurant is open air and very comfortable. It has a rustic feel. We were seated by the window on a cool, rainy night but were perfectly dry the whole evening. On top of that, our server was very helpful in guiding us to order the right amount of food. He brought us a serving of edamame which is always on the house. The shrimp & pork potstickers were very good. I had the ramen which was tasty, filling and a great choice. Our server was terrific to put the spicy oil on the side which made it easier for me to eat. My husband had the butterfish which is the best I have ever tasted. It is a signature dish and always a pleaser. The only real downside is the limited menu. We were told that because of a staff shortage, it wasn't the typical menu. This was disappointing. But they did have the best of the Roy's dishes. So far, it has been the best experience that we have had in Poipu.

    My family and I went here for dinner and the waiter was great! He was very thorough explaining all…read moreof the dishes. Unfortunately, the pastry chef was not there that night but there is a great ice cream shop near by! This restaurant is great for hosting large parties as there were several including our own. I ordered the spicy ramen. I have a lower tolerance for spicy food but thought this was pretty mild. It's a 4/10 on the spice scale. It was so good and the serving size was very large, I would definitely order again!!

    Photos
    Eating House 1849 Koloa - Caramel Leche Baked Pineapple | Stuffed with Hawaiian Sugar & Spiced Macadamia Nuts.

    Caramel Leche Baked Pineapple | Stuffed with Hawaiian Sugar & Spiced Macadamia Nuts.

    Eating House 1849 Koloa - Chili Pepper Chicken Wings | Green Onion, Cilantro, Ginger, Serrano Chilies.

    Chili Pepper Chicken Wings | Green Onion, Cilantro, Ginger, Serrano Chilies.

    Eating House 1849 Koloa - Kamuela Tomato & Fresh Mozzarella Salad | Warm Balsamic Pancetta Vinaigrette, Kailani Farms Arugula, Pine Nuts.

    See all

    Kamuela Tomato & Fresh Mozzarella Salad | Warm Balsamic Pancetta Vinaigrette, Kailani Farms Arugula, Pine Nuts.

    La Playa Mexicana - mexican - Updated June 2026

    Loading...
    Loading...
    Loading...