Was a decent takeout Mexican(ish) food stall on the ground flood of Pioneer Plaza. I saw Mexican(ish) cause they use black bean which is more Santa Fe style vs Tex-Amex or Mexican. Service was good and they have a nice salsa counter you can choose what and amounts you want. When it comes to the food, I only tried their chili relleno which I don't get often so it's a limited perspective, and unfortunately, I was not impressed. Not very favorable and since I'm not a black bean fan, I got double rice. Sadly, all of it was a little bland. Even the salsa I took was not big flavors. Mostly just heat slices that didn't add flavor. Probably won't come back here anything soon. read more

Lahaina Tacos - Chili Rellenos plate, $12.99 Friday special. - Mexican Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

This was my first visit to Lahaina Tacos ... It was National Taco Day so tacos were a "must have" for lunch. I ordered 3 Birria tacos and received 4 for $15, plus tax, as it was Taco Tuesday at Lahaina Tacos. My co-worker ordered the same tacos but added refried beans and rice, not knowing how much it cost. Whoa, $9 for the add-on. My Birria tacos lacked flavor, even with extra spicy sauce, Jalapeno peppers, and lime juice. My co-worker said his refried beans were the worst he's had, he said they were tasteless, except for the cheese. I want two tortillas for each taco because the Birria was so juicy (the one good trait) that the single tortilla fell apart as I was eating each taco. $15 for 4 tacos is fine with me, but I want more flavor. And, $9 for (less than good) refried beans and rice is too much ... $3 or $4 would be acceptable. The staff were personable and professional but I was disappointed ... There are better alternatives close by. read more

Lahaina Tacos - My Birria tacos (4 for $15 on Taco Tuesday) - Mexican Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Located downtown in Pioneer Plaza - ground floor with other eateries nearby! Convenient for downtown workers mainly, since only open on weekdays till 2pm. We went near closing and got lucky there was no line and still had items in stock. We only waited about 10 minutes. Service was really nice and friendly. We ordered the Lengua Burrito & Adobada Burrito. It's not the biggest burrito, but it was decent for the price. I enjoyed the flavor of the Adobada more, but the lengua was shredded which is different than I'm used to. I'm more accustomed to California burritos and Hawaii has a hard time matching anything my taste buds expect. I did appreciate that salsas were available on a table nearby the counter. It helped add more flavor. I'm not sure I would go out of my way to come back, but it is a decent alternative choice to Asian food for DT workers nearby. read more

Lahaina Tacos - Lengua Burrito (Top) & Adobada Burrito (Bottom) - Mexican Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Lunch in Downtown Honolulu, Hawaii... I asked my dentist is she wanted to go with me to Lunch - and luckily, she heard about Lahaina Tacos because they were on the news. My dentist knew exactly how to get to Pioneer Plaza where there's a bunch of vendors on the ground level of the Fort Street Mall building. Somehow, there was no line! We probably arrived after the lunch crowd... it was about 1pm-ish. We ordered at the cashier, got our food, and sat at one of the tables in the area. I had three tacos: the veggie, asada, and adobada. I think the veggie had some potatoes and cucumber? It was good! The asada seemed to be more like ground beef and had a lot of filling! The adobada was spicy to me. It was the tastiest! I also had a horchata. The cashier reminded me to shake it before I drank it... thank you! I liked it because it wasn't watered down! The staff were friendly, efficient, and helpful! I'm glad we supported a small, local, family business. They moved to Honolulu after the tragic fire on Maui. read more

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Overall Rating: 3.5 stars There's a lot of hype around this place and unfortunately the hype doesn't match the goods. It's not bad, it's just not living up the hype. My first time here, I got the chicken burrito. Remember being a kid on Christmas hoping you'd get that toy you've been hearing about for months and when you open your present, pull it out of the box and rapidly conclude, "that's it?" That was my chicken burrito experience. Chicken was bland and most of the flavor came from the sauces you grab and apply yourself. Would not come back for that. Taco Kabana up the street makes a superior chicken burrito. I also miss Bic Taco but not the guy who ran it (whole can of worms there) as they made a solid burrito. I digress. Before I wrote a less than stellar review, I wanted to give them a second chance. They recently stopped doing plates, which is sad, but I did try the adobada or marinated pork the second time around, which is somewhat similar to al pastor, but cooked differently. And I must say, their pork is vastly better than their chicken. The adobada is marinated in a red chili sauce with various spices and generally vinegar and had a solid amount of flavor, a good amount of meat, and crisp vegetables with refried beans and a complimentary but not overwhelming amount of Mexican rice. Not sure why their chicken burrito is so bland but their adobada is flavorful. Maybe next time I'll try their cochinita burrito. Anyways, take away is that certain menu items are worth the calories and others are not. Eat the pork, not the chicken here. Staff are polite and efficient. They are imposing a credit card surcharge. Lunch hours only and parking downtown is a crapshoot. read more

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Located in Pioneer Plaza end of fort street mall across former WALMART in downtown. Very nice workers very helpful. Service was fast. Food portion was good. Satisfied? Yes Will visit again? Yes read more

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When reading the story behind Lahaina Tacos and knowing this place will be in Downtown, I was excited to try it. I do miss LA tacos! But let's not get too ahead of ourselves. Lahaina Tacos is located in Pioneer Plaza, near Tonkatsu Sanji, Subway, and Catania. This place is definitely only for Downtown workers as it's only open from 10:30AM - 2:00PM, Weekdays. There's a lot of fluffy 5-star reviews early on, but my experience leans to the honest 3-star reviews. The most common issue is the tasteless, bland meats. That is spot on! This place gets busy as there was already a line at 11AM. There's a nice staff member handing out menus to people in line so you can decide sooner. It's simple: choose a meat (steak, chicken, pork, birria, roasted pork, beef tongue, chorizo, or veggies), then choose a style (taco, burrito, torta, or quesadilla). They also have Mexican Soda in the fridge, and Fish or Shrimp Ceviche with Chips for $12. The prices were a little up there ranging from $4-5 per taco, $12-14 for the other items. I decided on 3 tacos (chicken, steak, and tongue). Yes, all the meat was bland and tasteless, and not warm. The tortillas were not grilled or at least warmed. The salsas were okay. Didn't add much flavor. The mild was spicier than the "spicy" and "very spicy". Overall, "it could've been better" as what a 2-star Yelp rating says. I'm not sure if there are still kinks to work, but I'd like to come back to try the burrito and quesadilla. Hopefully the meats will have enough taste and flavor, or perhaps I'll order the chorizo and cochinita pibil next time. Finding tacos like LA or Mexico (Tijuana count?) still eludes Hawaii. read more

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Got here early no line. Outta bowls and plates. Tried chicken burrito, not bad but not close to Thyda's. $11.95 read more

Lahaina Tacos - Chicken burrito - Mexican Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Burritos were good, but not great. It did taste like it was made with care. The adobada was more flavorful than the steak. The steak was quite soft, almost tasted like ground meat. The size was polite, but the price was reasonable. Would not make a special trip to eat this. If I was in the area again, I would give their other menu items (taco, torta, quesadilla) a try. read more

Lahaina Tacos - Asada burrito and adobada burrito - Mexican Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Lahaina Tacos recently opened in Pioneer Plaza, located in Downtown Honolulu. To many Downtown workers, a new restaurant is always welcome. I love Mexican food, so a Mexican restaurant is especially welcome. Lahaina Tacos is owned by a family originally from Mexico. They spent several decades in Lahaina until their homes were destroyed by the fires in 2023, which brought them to move to Honolulu. Since their opening in February, there have been constant lines. Luckily they do post average wait times on a whiteboard in front of their shop. Do note that these are wait times for your food AFTER placing the order. Unless you are lucky enough to come during a window of no lines, you still have to wait to order. While waiting for your food, you can take the time to hit up the salsa bar, where they offer jalapenos and 3 salsas (mild, spicy, and very spicy). The mild has no spice at all - tastes like flavorless tomato sauce. The spicy has a tiny amount of spice, and the very spicy is more of a light spice. I'd avoid the mild unless you really can't handle spice, but don't be afraid to try the "very spicy". For my first visit, I decided to try the asada burrito, my go-to at most Mexican food joints. The photos of the tacos looked tempting, but too messy for me to eat at my desk. The burrito came with rice and beans, as well as lettuce. As compared to some of my usual Mexican spots, it was on the smaller side (although huge for me). The flavor was okay, but not amazing and unfortunately the steak was not very steak-like at all. It was a bit stringy and mushy - similar to more of a stewed beef, rather than a "grilled steak" as their menu describes asada as. Although I was compelled to try it due to all the social media coverage, and am glad I did so, since it's so close to my office...I don't think this will be on the top of my lunch list. Maybe I'll be back - there's only so many options in the area, but at the same time, maybe not. On my list of Mexican food spots, this ranks above Taco Bell but under Chipotle (if we had one here). read more

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One of the newest lunch shops to open in the heart of Downtown Honolulu in Pioneer Plaza is Lahaina Tacos. I was reeled in by the power of social media to check this place out. And since I work in the area and needed to get my steps in, I figured, well might as well head there for lunch. Upon arrival, there were a bunch of people surrounding the shop. There was a bit of a wait, but luckily they have a sign letting customers know the expected wait time - a plus for us Downtown workers! I decided to order tacos (birria $4.50 and chorizo $4.50) and ceviche de pescado (fish ceviche) ($12.00). The homemade tortillas held the taco together. The chorizo taco was a win for me as it was well-seasoned and flavorful. However, the birria taco was a little lackluster as there was not much flavor there. To accompany your meal, they offered 2 different salsas: 1 mild and the other spicy. Both were decent, but the spicy one didn't really hit that heat marker I would expect. The ceviche was also a win for me as it was very light and refreshing. Since it is a new spot and with the interest of a bunch of hungry lunch people, some items sold out quickly. For my case, it was the bowls and plates that were sold out by the time I got there. Plus parking might be an issue as it is in Downtown Honolulu. I'll give this place another go in the future as there are other things on the menu I would like to try and the staff are friendly. But I wouldn't say it's a must-visit just yet. read more

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Tacos, burritos, quesadillas, bowls, and more. Even combo deals. Ordering made easy here at Lahaina Tacos. The menu is very simple and while the line may be long, the efficiency is great for lunch goers. Their sign even highlights for those in a rush, how long the anticipated wait will be. I like a lot of flavor and spice so I dipped over to the salsa bar which made my order more enjoyable!! There are several two-top tables in the area that are shared amongst all the eateries in the plaza or you can take your food with you. The only qualm was the price for two tacos was $10+ and neighboring options are more affordable. It is nice to have options downtown, however! read more

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Inside Pioneer Plaza. Good price for the size of the burrito. I like that you can fill your own sauce in the containers. My first couple of bites were just ok, the more I kept eating the more I enjoyed the flavors. Maybe I should've gotten a different meat so the burrito had more texture. The workers were great, no complaints. read more

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This place is new to downtown and is located in Pioneer Plaza. I ordered the carne asada burrito and shrimp ceviche. Both could have used a little more salt but I still enjoyed it. They do have a little self serve bar of a variety of salsas and jalapeños for you to add. The cashier was very friendly. I would come back to try some of their other menu items. read more

Lahaina Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Came here during lunch on a weekday and service was really fast! Drinks are already bottled so we got it fast. the horchata was pretty authentic but I think it could have a liiitttle more stronger flavor. 9/10 I came on taco tuesday so its buy three get one free. tried the chorizo and lengua. 7/10 nothing too special abt the tacos but the green sauce was the best imo read more

Lahaina Tacos - taco tuesday - Mexican Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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I appreciate their story and glad they are able to open in Honolulu but let's be real about the food... It was bland, mushy, and a bit flavorless. I ordered the lengua burrito and the fillingl had the same consistency as the refried beans (and taste). They have 3 different salsas but honestly, they were underwhelming as well. The spicy ones were still quite mild and they all taste the same. If your appetite is decent, don't plan to have leftovers. The wait wasn't too bad and I do like that they posted up wait times for the busy downtown crowd on a time crunch. read more

Lahaina Tacos - Lengua burrito ~$13 - Mexican Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I really want to like this place because it's by my job but the taco meats had no flavors! Coming from the bay area I know exactly how authentic Mexican tacos taste like and they really should marinate their meats. The other reviews are right. No flavor!!!!! read more

Honestly a little disappointing. The food is not bad but it is not great and it is tough to compete as we get better Mexican food in Hawaii now. I would rate it a 3.5 compared to someplace like Dos Jefes, which i would rate a 5 for Hawaii. Note that my reviews are for just what i ordered. The biggest issue was the rice, which was bland and soggy/sticky. Mexican rice should not be like sushi rice and should be drier. The tortillas were soft and fresh and the chicken was good. If you are expecting a big doubled up, overstuffed burrito like you find in California this is not it. It is big enough for a downtown lunch but you won't have leftovers here. So i am happy that we have a Mexican food alternative downtown but personally, I will wait for Thursdays for my Mexican when the Dos Jefes truck is downtown. read more

Lahaina Tacos - Chicken Burrito - Mexican Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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As a Mexican living in Hawaii I'm so happy to have Lahaina tacos in Oahu. Food is fire. Salsas are delicioso! Great prices. Had a burrito, torta on bolillo roll, and lengua tacos. 11/10 will be back. read more

Lahaina Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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I do love supporting local businesses, but I'm also going to write a honest review that the salsa and the tacos were pretty blend and flavorless. I think they could improve the quality a little more. The tortillas were great as they make them fresh everyday, but the meat filling wasn't salty enough and didn't have much flavor. I used a lot of salsa too, but still thought it was blend. My coworker ordered a torta to try, but it looked more like a bahn mi, which was different from what he expected. read more

Lahaina Tacos - Tacos w/ 3 different meats - Mexican Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Oh boy, we've been looking forward to this opening date for a while downtown. This place has a whole crew of legit Mexican employees and their food reflects the authenticity of the staff. I've only been here once and the line was long, but it was worth it. I had the Carne Asada burrito. It's 13 bucks and it was so delicious. The seasonings flavors are fantastic. It isn't huge, but it's well worth the price, and they have a little mini salsa bar with three options of salsa and pickled jalapeños. Can't wait to go back and try some of their marinated seasoned pork And their tortas. read more

Lahaina Tacos - Carne asada burrito $12.95 - Mexican Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Easy to find kiosk in Pioneer Plaza makes this place a great quick lunch for downtown offices. You might experience a queue but it moves quickly since staff work to get the food out at a good pace. Friendly staffing also help you navigate the grid menu easily, which is very simple but doesn't provide all the ingredients. The food was good. Was it my own cochinita pibil? No but the flavor was there and for someone not so familiar with it, it's a good way to get acquainted. I ordered the burrito, with traditional fillings, which was enough size for lunch; and the spicy tomato based hotsauce was good for the sole topping. Avoid the mild sauce if you want more flavor, but keep if you don't want any heat. I would recommend this restaurant based on the food and service alone. But I would also like to note that the business is an import from Lahaina, Maui after the fire there. Come show support for one of the few Mexican food restaurants on Oahu. read more

Generic street tacos. Single tortilla on tacos. I had a Asada taco and a Churrizo taco. Tasted dry and small partition. Plates were sold out. I will give them one more try for a quesadialla. They don't have enchilada or Chile relleno. No menudo. Try Maria Bonita on Hotel St. And or,Barrio on Fort Steet across bankruptcy court I would also recommend downtown's to Aloha Tortilla Factory at Aloha Tower. Really good and fresh. It's a kiosk near HPU security office. Also for downtown there's Dos Jefe food truck on Bishop and across District Court. read more

Wonderful authentic Mexican food! Best in downtown for sure. I had a chicken burrito and my wife the birria torta. Even my 1 year old got in on the action by devouring the rice and beans. Definitely looking forward to more! Also, the family running the place are Mexican immigrants who are survivors of the Lahaina fires. Love supporting such a resilient family! read more

Lahaina Tacos - My baby greatly enjoying a bite of my wife's torta - Mexican Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Amazing food! Brings me back to my days living in Arizona going to the cantinas there. Tried the torta asada and it was spot on. Going back to try there other menu items.Great job Lahaina Tacos! read more

Lahaina Tacos - Torta Asado - Mexican Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

The food was super ONO! We tried the asada & pollo burritos, adobada torta and birria tacos. They have 3 different hot sauces for you to add, we loved them all. Really nice family run business, they are gonna do really good at that spot. read more

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We ordered online and picked it up. Super easy and fast, staff was friendly. We got the cochinita burrito. So good ! The green salsa was our favorite read more

Lahaina Tacos - Cochinita burrito - Mexican Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

It is difficult to find good Mexican food on O'ahu, but Lahaina Tacos is one of the few that doesn't disappoint. The family who owns this small business previously lived and operated a restaurant in Lahaina, but had to relocate to O'ahu following the Lahaina fires. We tried the tacos, torta (they even bake their own bread!), fish ceviche, and quesadilla. Everything was delicious but my favorite was the carne asada quesadillas, which come with pico de gallo, guacamole and sour cream. Portions are generous and they also provide delicious sauces on the side, so make sure you add some sauce to your meal! Added some photos, but everything looked too delicious so most weren't taken until we had already begun enjoying the food! read more

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Yesterday was my first time trying Lahaina Tacos, and as a Mexican American who grew up with my grandma's handmade tortillas and backyard parties, I have to say--they did not disappoint! I had the asada, cochinita, and chorizo tacos, followed by a chicken quesadilla, and everything was delicious. I'll definitely be coming back. My only small critique is that the salsa could use a bit more kick. I love supporting family-owned businesses because they remind me of my own roots. The atmosphere was warm, and everyone had a smile on their face--it really made the experience even better. Side note: I've seen so many reviews comparing this place to Taco Bell or other fast-food chains... News flash--that's not authentic Mexican food. Not to be rude, but if you're going to judge a place based on one menu item, maybe just stick to where you usually go. Also, a lot of so-called "Mexican" restaurants don't even have Mexicans cooking the food. How more authentic do you want! read more

Food was AMAZING! The carnitas Torta was one of the best Tortas I've tried with a buttery Torta bread. The Birria quesadilla was next level with oozing cheese and Birria that just melts in your mouth! All that with a big Bottle of Coke was all I needed to start my morning off right! Thank you Lahaina Tacos team for this yummy food! read more

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Came again to see if Lahaina Tacos could redeem themselves. It was the same mushy consistency in the meat and no flavor. The extra spicy salsa is a neon orange, which cannot even detect any level of heat. I wouldn't ever come back again read more

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This place is mid for tacos. A bit salty and oily. I ordered a burrito and quesadillas, it was oily and didn't have much "Mexican" spice

Amazing food! Easy walking from many of the offices downtown Honolulu. Awesome service and family run

We have a winner! Lahaina Tacos another go to taco spot. Get there early to beat the lunch crowd. Authentic and the owner loves his craft. read more

Wow! Finally a place to get quick and delicious Mexican food. I can't say enough good things about my experience here. I ordered the mixed plate to try a little of everything and was not disappointed. read more

Lahaina Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Great service, great food, generous portions! Their first day was super busy but the wait was not long at all. Excited to have them in our building. read more

Lahaina Tacos - Carne asada burrito - Mexican Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Finally some delicious authentic Mexican food! I saw their story on HNN and wanted to support the family. I got the carne asada burrito, birria tacos, and beef tongue tacos and they were all so ono with their salsa verde. So happy to see this family's business thriving! read more

We discovered this business the day before going home. My husband said the veggie burrito was the best food he had during our 17-day stay. I also thoroughly enjoyed my tacos. Can't wait to come back next year and enjoy the authentic Mexican food! read more

This place is overrated. Food is not that great, not much flavor. I think they're counting on their flavor comes from the sauces.

Amazing food and friendly service!! I had the Birria torta!!! I'll be back for sure!!