This was a lunch stop and hands down best Mexican I have had in Hawaii! Great service, great fish tacos and the Carnitas burrito... and of course margaritas!! read more

We can't say enough good things about this restaurant. The food is so good and the owners/employees are amazing. They frequently add things to the menu or have great specials and they never disappoint! There's something for everyone. read more

I've been to Manny's twice and each time was very good. They have good salsa and homemade tortillas. I've had enchiladas and the tres taco plate and both were very good. It's nice to have some good Mexican food in Captain Cook! read more

Manny's Kitchen - Chicken enchiladas with red sauce. Very good. - Mexican Near Me - Captain Cook, Hawaii

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This turned out to be our favorite place in Captain Cook. We had breakfast which ranges from only $6.50 to $12.00. I had the fish and eggs, which is just incredible. In fact the owner had just gone out and caught the spearfish served panko style (yes, Mexican with a couple of Japanese items). They also have very comfortable indoor seating. I haven't tried the lunch and dinner but assume they are also excellent. read more

There's not a lot of good Mexican food on the Big Island, but Manny's is the real deal. They have both traditional favorites as well as some menu items (excellent) that you may not have seen before. Portions are extremely generous for the price, and the staff has aloha for the customers. Great place! read more

We were driving around and found Manny's on Yelp. We decided to stop and give it a try. We started with the chips and salsa, which they charge for, and they were worth the price. The salsa was excellent and chip refills were free. My wife had the three taco combination. She went with carnitas and steak for her tacos. The carnitas were excellent. It was flavorful and tender. The steak was not as good - it could have used some seasoning. The corn tortillas were fresh and tasted fantastic. Unlike other places, the tortillas here held up while eating the tacos. The green sauce was excellent and had a decent kick to it. I had the carnitas burrito supreme and it was excellent. The service was very good. In terms of ambiance it is casual and it sits on a busy street. So with the windows open the street noise can be loud, but the fresh air and breeze is worth the noise. read more

Mediocre to average tasting food. Wife had a chili relleno plate with dry rice and cool to the taste refried beans. Relleno was spicy but average. I had the 3 hard shell tacos which were average at best. TB has better tasting tacos to me. Chips and salsa were the best part of the meal. read more

Went based on reviews, while we were trekking the big island. We were the first customers of the day and it took a good 15 minutes before we were served. I ordered the special, which was red pozole. It was a decent dish, but wasn't seasoned very well and they used poor cuts of pork (trotters, etc). It did lead me to make my own at home (which was far and away more flavorful). Prices were consistent with Hawaii. My brother's three tacos a la carte were about $10. My pozole was $12.50. Overall, it was ok. read more

Heard about this place from a friend at work and OMG what a discovery!! We live in Keauhou area and Captain Cook area not far away so we tried it last weekend. Called in order and drove in to pick it up, it was ready super fast, got it home, still hot and sat down to eat and discovered we should have been eating at Manny's a long time ago! We ordered 2 El Huarache's (a recommendation from same friend) with beef, an large oblong fried corn "tortilla" topped with choice of meat, cheese, onion, cilantro and fresh salsa. Best thing I've ever eaten, was sorry when it was gone! Also had a Ceviche tortilla and it was amazing. This food is authentic and flavorful, everything was so fresh! We could have eaten there again the next day but decided to space it out for this weekend again! What a wonderful local discovery, don't know what took us so long, guess you better try sooner than later! Amazing job Manny's, thank you. read more

Awesomesause. So glad to have a Mexican restaurant in the neighborhood. Have only tried the chicken burrito so far. It was perfect. Salsa was excellent. Nice people... read more

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Decent. But they were out of tortillas yesterday!?!? And the time before out of avocado. Seems like they need to be ordering food more often? read more

Tired of Hawaiian music and reggae? Proper Mexican music here, along with proper Mexican food. They even have Menudo! Reasonable prices, good service, Kona coffee. They close from 2 to 5 in the afternoons so take note if you're looking for a late lunch. Parking lot for easy parking. read more

This place has horrible service by no other than it's owner. Ordered thru the drive was told it's going to take 10-15mins and to park and when she waves at you - you need to come get your food. 20mins later my food is done than I'm told it's extra for salsa (this normally comes with the mea) and instead of being apologetic I'm scolded because I was told there were cars ahead of me that's why the food took too long. I get home and my order is totally wrong!!!! Wow .... I'm this economic times they should treat their customers better. Sad!!! I'll give my business to someone else who would appreciate it. read more

If it's a romantic ambience you're looking for, then this is probably not your place. Now, if you're looking for a great place with amazing authentic food. The quesadilla and fish tacos are superb. This is a little off the beaten path, but totally worth it!! Highly recommend this place! read more

Slow, inattentive service. Adequate main course, awful chips, great salsa. There are probably better places to satisfy a craving for Mexican food. read more

Delicious Food and Prompt, friendly service. Everything cooked to perfection and served with a smile. Lot of love on each plate.

We are a family of five and it is not always easy to please us all! We all enjoyed the food and ambiance! Food is delicious for both my wife and myself (I am a vegetarian). read more

They've definitely expanded their menu for the better! Chile rellenos are delicious, nachos are better, and I'll be ordering a wet burrito tonight. So excited about a new option here in south kona. Now, all they need is margaritas! read more

The food was OK. Visiting from Southern Cali, I did not come to Hawaii for Mexican, but my kid wanted a bean and rice burrito really bad and I caved. I had The breaded fish special with rice. Not particularly impressive nor memorable. read more

Horrendous service. We left before getting our food. I don't think they like tourists.

We had a fish burrito and tamales, ordered as take-out just before closing. The service was exceptionally friendly. They make their own salsa, which is very fresh and not super chunky: delicious. Food was fresh, filling, and just what we needed after a day of hiking. read more

Food was good. I had fish tacos. But for the price the portion was very small. If your looking for fish tacos with cabbage and cream sauce. This isn't it. But it's a good variation. Service a little slow. read more

My sisters and I are vegan so there isn't much to choose from on the menu, but we do LOVE the burritos!! We get them without the cheese/sour cream and add the guac. We usually call in the order and they have it ready always before we get there which is a major plus! The staff is always so nice and the drive thru window is so convenient. We'll be coming back as long as you're open! read more

I was enjoying a carne asada taco when i came across a long black hair in my food i was so turned off that i brought back my food wanting a refund but all she could do was give me another taco... It was good until that point. If it wasnt for the hair im sure id rate them higher but as of now im just disappointed of the result. read more

Second day visit in Kona, HI, stopped by Mannys for lunch. My wifey is Mexican and thought the food was good which is a compliment coming from her. I also enjoyed it. Stop by if you are in the neighborhood and want some Mexican food. read more

Great food! Small Taco Shop setting so being from San Diego that was nice. Salsa's were on point and Food was GREAT! I have read reviews about thick chips? They only have fresh made Tortilla chips here so WTF! If you do not know what you are ordering please do not blame them it's not Taco Bell! Worth the drive! read more

I've been to this place a couple of times. Every time I get the impression their food is pricey and not something I'd recommend. Service is always poor and the tables are mostly empty. I also come away still hungry which means they could put more food on the plate for what they charge. Really it's Mex food, mostly rice, beans, and cheese and in their case poor cuts of meats. I shouldn't be so picky but I moved here from Tucson and was excited a Mex restaurant moved into the neighborhood. I'm surprised they have lasted as long as they have, with the prices for such little food when you get your plate. read more

This was a great find, and hit the spot! The chicken tacos were savory, delicious, and well... perfect. Very friendly service. Reasonable prices. I highly recommend this place if you're on the Big Island. You can't go wrong, and you'll be supporting a local family! read more

Nice traditional family spot. Food was hand made and fresh. Guacamole and chips were excellent. Super glad we could find Mexican food on the Big Island. Perfect stop for a family meal while touring Pu'uhonua O Honaunau National Historical Park. read more

Excellent breaded pork chops! My wife had the ono fish tacos. They were delicious, too. Everything is freshly prepared, even the yummy chips. Homestyle cooking. I felt like I was eating dinner at a friend's house. (I will give them 5 stars when they get a license to sell margaritas!) read more

Food is good here. Tacos, burritos, nachos, mulitas - all great food at great prices! We like to get it on Fridays at the end of the week. Wish it was open on my way home from work so I could swing by without having to come back down the hill! read more

Well I must say I was VERY disappointed.... I really really wanted to like this place but the menu options are not good needs more and MORE Mexican foods some of the things on the menu definitely could have been replaced with better options. I got the special which was sopes and chicharrones I was EXTREMELY excited because I LOVE CHICHARRONES! I was so stoked that I ordered an extra side....I also ordered 3 tortillas, and a side of beans n rice since the special didn't come with any sides...when I got home and opened it the box I was sooo devastated!!! The chicharrons were not fried! And I don't mean pork rine kine fried I've had ALOT of chicharrones and they have always always always been fried, crunchy on the outside and the fat in the middle melts in your mouth there so anazing that's how my grandma made them and every other person I know and every single place I ever went they were fried to a delicious golden brown..but I still tried it thinking i might still like them but since chicharones are mostly fat so when they are not fried creating that delicious crusting it is not good it quite gross really and not tasty wish I would have known I spent a good amount of money here too, in fact I feel sick, the beans and Spanish rice were dry and not flavorful at all the tortillas were OK ...very disappointed in the menu and extremely disappointed in my food....I don't think I'll be going back or recommending it, my roommate was also extremely turned down by the menu and after seeing my food and tasting it as she also was confused by the chicharones not being fried she did not like it at all and thought the beans were bland and spanish rice dry and flavourless she will not be going either. read more

Had the huevos rancheros yesterday for lunch and it was so delicious! Very friendly service and nice atmosphere. We will be back!