Let's taco about Taco Kabana! It's amazing! I went there today for lunch with my mom. I had a steak burrito and my mom had a pork burrito. It was delicious! The prices are fair - $10.95 for a pretty big burrito that comes with meat, lettuce, tomatoes, beans, sour cream and cheese. Mmmmm. The employee working was friendly and helpful. Seating was open and my mom and I had the restaurant to ourselves, which was nice. Each table has a roll of paper towels, a hand sanitizer and hot sauce. There is a cool painting on the back wall of the restaurant. read more

Taco Kabana - Cool painting on back wall. Hand sanitizer on table. - Mexican Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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E X C E L E N T . I live on Maui and really miss having good Mexican food restaurants to enjoy. I stumbled across this one after visiting Iolani Palace, went in for lunch. It was SO delicious that I went back again and again during my trip. I tried 2 other Mexican restaurants that were closer to my lodging but it just wasn't worth it, at all. SO of course I went back again to Taco Kabana. The food is delicious and the people in charge of the place are W O N D E R F U L. So grateful I found this D E L I C I O U S PLACE. LOVED IT!!!!!!!!! read more

I love this place. Their carne asada burritos are so good. I actually like that it doesn't come with rice or beans in it. I've also tried the carne asada quesadilla, which is more expensive but also much larger. Both are great, but I like the burrito more because I love how soft the tortilla is, versus crispy in the quesadilla. I know it can get crowded during lunch time, so I've always gone just after peak lunch period and never had an issue with lines. I always order my food to go, but they also have a seating area that you can eat at too. read more

Taco Kabana - Carne asada burrito - Mexican Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Buenos diás my friends! Franito here, and I would like to share my dining experience at Taco Kabana. After reading the wonderful reviews, & looking at the great pics from my Yelp buddies - Sophie P., Lori L., Steven U., Jasmine W., Rachel I., Amy M., & my Yelp idol Emi H., I knew it was my time to investigate this little Mexican restaurant in the heart of downtown Honolulu! Taco Kabana is located just a few doors up from Mr. Donut's, and Mr. Donut's is fronting Hotel Street just across the street from the downtown Longs Drugs. There is no parking here, so do your best to find either street parking, or look for the pay municipal parking lots. As for me, I parked at Alii Place and ended up paying just $1.50 for parking. The menu at Taco Kabana is pretty simple, and not too extensive. They serve breakfast here, but Taco Kabana is known for their "Street Tacos" which they sell at $2.55 each. I was feeling da Mexican vibes today, so my coworker & I headed to downtown Honolulu for some Street Tacos. Upon walking into the restaurant, you go to the ordering counter & place your order of food. In another room, adjacent to the ordering area is a place where you can sit and eat. They have about 6 small tables with chairs in this room. Look for an open table to sit down, when your food is ready, they will bring it out to your table. We ordered the following items - 1. (3) Carne Asada (Grilled Steak) tacos @ $2.55 each. 2. (3) Pollo Asada (Grilled Chicken Breast) tacos @ $2.55 each 3. Chips & Salsa ($4.50) What can I say about the Mexican grub????? The food itself is deeeeeeeeeeelicious! Both Carne Asada & Pollo Asada was very flavorful, & packed with lots of meat in the Street Tacos. On the down side of the Street Tacos, I found the serving size of the Street Taco rather small, and after consuming 3 Street Tacos, & some Chips and Salsa.........I was still kinda hungry, so I had to drop by Mr. Donut to get something else to fill the void of my appetite! After all, spending $7.65 for (3) Street Tacos, I can eat a plate lunch or bento some place else for about the same price and get real full fast! As for the Chips & Salsa, the chips came out piping hot, and the salsa was a very generous serving! I liked the spiciness of the salsa.........Ummmmmmmmmm so good! Overall the food here is a solid "4", but I had to take off a point today as they actually got our order wrong, but made up for it with some free food. Thanks Bro. for stepping up, & correcting your mistake. Also, the serving size of the Street Tacos were kinda small and lacking for me but yeah........... (I know I'm a pig anyway!), so what I think is small, maybe just right for other people. But hey man, I just gotta be me baby! Lol! Looking for some ono Mexican grindages in the heart of downtown Honolulu? Give Taco Kabana a try! read more

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Stopped in about 1:30 on Monday afternoon and wasn't crowded. Service was quick and polite. Did not disappoint; will definitely be a regular lunchtime spot. read more

Taco Kabana - Tamale, Beans and Rice - Mexican Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

We ordered 2 chicken quesadillas, 3 tacos (steak, pork, & lengua), 1 steak quesadilla, fries, rice & beans, and chips & salsa. Positives: The quesadillas were all cooked to perfection. The insides were ooey gooey, warm, and full of flavor. The tortillas were absolutely done right! Crispy and held everything together. The seating area is really cute and large enough to hold a decent lunch crowd, since this is fast food. Not so Positives: The chips were super stale and the salsa tasted funky, too. At first I really, really excited because the portion of chips in the paper bag was big and the salsa came in a pretty large container, too. However, the staleness ruined it and we ended up throwing it all away. We asked if they had a different batch that was fresh and they apologetically said no. He was very nice about apologizing but it would have been nice to offer to take it off the bill. The rice and beans were decent and the tacos were just okay. The steak taco was a bit dry for my taste, but my husband seemed to enjoy the lengua. If anything, this place has my business for their flawless quesadillas. I will ask about their chips' freshness before I order them next time. read more

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When Gordon Ramsey helps failing restaurants, he often advises them to seriously cut their huge menus. His playbook for success involves doing fewer things, and doing them well. I don't know if they're Ramsey fans, but the folks behind Taco Kabana exemplify this philosophy. You get to choose from two meats (grilled chicken or carne asada), or you can go veggie. The meat is moist, juicy, and a little spicy. The meat is framed three ways: Tacos, quesadillas, or burritos. We tried one of each meat taco, a carne asada quesadilla, and one each of the meat burritos, which come dry (as in no sauce on top). The tacos are currently $2.55 each. They are small. While they were good, and are in line with what other places are charging for the same thing, IMHO they're overpriced, here and elsewhere. The burritos are $9.95. They are hefty and are stuffed with a good ratio of meat to lettuce/tomato etc. Factoring on size, taste, and cost, I think this is best deal. The quesadilla was huge, and not your standard tortilla and cheese. At $12 I think it is a bit overpriced but it is very good. The outside was more of a crepe rather than a tortilla. It was reminiscent of a French crepe or a Hungarian palascinta, like my Mother used to make. Inside was meat, cheese, and vegetables. I picked up dessert at Mr. Donuts and Bakery, which is just a few doors down. Made for a great lunch with leftover quesadilla and donuts for dinner. You'll have to park on Bishop Street or Bethel at a meter, if you can find a space, or in one of several downtown or Chinatown garages. Buses 1, 2, 3, 9, and 13 stop at Hotel and Bishop, going in both directions. Others like the 54 and 62 (there are others) stop on Hotel but only coming from the Leeward side. The 6, 55, 56, 57, 57A, 65, E, and several express buses stop at Bishop and Hotel. read more

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It's been over one month since I had Mexican food so I was really excited to find this place! Mexican food is one of my favorite cuisines and I'm originally from Southern California so I'm used to having plenty of options to choose from. And in comparison, the steak quesadilla I ordered was just as good as the ones I've tried back home! At first I wanted to order the California burrito but they said they didn't have anymore french fries which was pretty disappointing. And the carne asada burrito tasted more like a wrap because the tortilla was cold and wasn't grilled. I'll definitely come back when I start craving Mexican food but only for the quesadilla. read more

Taco Kabana - Carne asada burrito - Mexican Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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It's that time of the week~ Yeah buddy it's Taco Tuesday! After living in Cali for four years, I tend to believe that Hawaii's Mexican eateries can no longer compare. Sad face. My coworkers and I were craving tacos just because it was national taco day. After reading the reviews and looking at the pictures, hey it looked pretty legit. We decided to check this place due to being convenient for us working in downtown. Located near HPU, Taco Kabana is a hole in a wall restaurant that has a small seating arrangement for probably around 20-25 people. Their menu features tacos which come with either chicken, pork, beef, or cow tongue. Yes cow tongue! They put salsa, raw onions, tomatoes, and cilantro all on top on a traditional corn flour tortilla. Now the kind from Taco Bell. It just so happened that there was a taco Tuesday special, so buy 3 tacos and get one free. Woohoo, we scored the jackpot! They also serve burritos and taco salads which are HUGE. Food came out pretty quick especially with the lunch crowd waiting for their food. By far, this was the closest and pretty much the same as eating traditional tacos in Cali. I wanted to cry tears of joy. It was amazing! Oh how I have missed you, you beautiful things! My coworkers who also lived in Cali were absolutely happy. My coworker who ordered the beef tongue loved it despite the misconception of eating "beef tongue". She shared how it was flavorful and not chewy. Students! Show your student ID and get free bottled water or a soft drink. Overall I'm so glad we had the chance to eat lunch here. The only downside is that the location is downtown so there's not much options of parking if I wanted to come here out of leisure. But that's okay, at least we found our new lunch place! read more

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I doubt anyone will read this, since this place is established already. However, I think this is important to highlight. We are in the middle of a pandemic with 200,000 and rising in AMERICA ONLY who have passed away. As a result, people who are COOKING should and MUST be wearing a mask. When I went to hopefully grab tacos on taco Tuesday, not only was the cook not wearing a mask, but also LICKING HIS FINGERS WHILE COOKING! This is not just bad during a pandemic.... This is adding to a number of restaurants I am not willing to eat at. Giving a bad name to other restaurants who are abiding by simple food safety rules. read more

Food is amazing! My favorites are the lengua burrito, lengua quesadilla, and carne asada fries. All at the same time in one meal, just for me! Prices are very reasonable, honestly i think they should be charging more Recommend calling in your order if it's around lunch time, and when they say 15 minutes, give them 25. Also, i always ask for an extra side of sour cream and i've never gotten it, my bad for not checking before i leave, so i recommend checking your order before you leave. Those super minor inconveniences aside, highly recommend this place, the food is amazing, the guys are very friendly, and super convenient if you work or live downtown. read more

If I worked downtown I would eat lunch at this place 3 days a week. The fish tacos and pork tacos are my favorites. Popular spot at lunchtime but they keep it moving. The food is fresh and the service is fine. read more

Amazing and so good! Tacos are a must and having the right taco is everything. This place you guys must try out!

Decided to eat here while passing through downtown. We were sad they were out of lengua but the steak burrito and carne asada fries made up for it 100%. The fries were big enough to share with 2 or more people. Also perfect portion of everything in the fries, there wasnt more cheese than carne or the other way around. Would come here again! read more

Taco Kabana - Carne Asada Fries and Steak Burrito - Mexican Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Excellent food with reasonable price. The food is also very healthy and good for your health

Love this place! This is the spot if you're looking for delicious tacos and burritos.. lot of love cooked into their food, great service and wonderful family feel environment. Danny and his staff was exceptionally attentive and over all great! You won't be disappointed.. I definitely will be coming back. Highly recommend.. support small businesses! read more

Best dang food and the portions are well worth the price, my favorite Mexican food in town California Burritos Carne Asada BurritoCarne Asada QuesadillaCarne Asada TacosQuesadillaSteak Tacos read more

I am always looking for tasty Mexican food.... I was able to eat here on three occasions....once for lunch and twice for breakfast. I am really not a 'breakfast food' eater, but I actually prefer their breakfast burritos to their lunch offerings. I was able to try a carne asada burrito for lunch and wasn't impressed. The burrito was a good size, but the seasoning was off for sure. Very salty and dry. I wasn't going to go back, but I saw that they started offering breakfast burritos and decided it was worth a try. I tried the chorizo, egg and potato, and it was ok. It was a good size for the price, but you have to like chorizo....and the people around you have to like you....because I smelled like chorizo all day. Yay for me...not so much for those around me... The bacon, egg, and cheese burrito is definitely the winner. It definitely could of used more bacon, but it was crammed full of egg and had a touch of sour cream. The burrito's stellar ingredient was the pico de gallo. The fresh tasting tomato, onion, and cilantro combination turned a regular breakfast burrito into the league-leading breakfast burrito downtown (so far). I was full afterwards...and definitely will be back to have it again. Oh...and they do have MexiCoke....for those of you who don't know...it's Coca Cola in an 'old school' glass bottle that usually comes from Mexico...and has real cane sugar instead of high fructose corn syrup. To me it totally tastes different... My quest for outstanding Mexican food on Oahu continues...... read more

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This place is my go to for Mexican food. They always give a good portion. I just think the asada could be flavored a bit more but that's just me. read more

The new brick and mortar location is just as good if not better than the food trailer was a few years ago. It's great to have quality Mexican Food back in Downtown. The favorites are still the Chicken Quesadilla and the Street Tacos. Everything is made fresh so expect a few minutes wait. read more

Tacos, Quesadillas, and Burritos. That's the streamline lunch menu at Taco Kabana, so even during the peak of weekday Downtown lunch, the wait for food was only about 5-minutes. The Carne Asada Taco was on a single corn tortilla, loaded with chopped steak and sprinkled with cilantro, onion, and salsa. My taco was a bit dry, not in an overcooked way, which it wasn't, in a there was no fat or grease to make it sexy way. I miss the little taco carts in SoCal.... If you are looking for some fast and friendly Mexican go check them out. They are going to start offering breakfast soon, and if you are looking for other meat options, they have lengua on Tuesdays and carnitas on Fridays. read more

Taco Kabana - Carne Asada Taco - Mexican Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Burrito Tacos Quesadillas my Go to ever since they were at Kapiolani Blvd ask for Danny tell him I sent you

Met up with a couple friends. I didn't want anything to eat, but was bought some tacos. I cannot complain, the food was good. I'm not a big Mexican food eater, but I enjoyed the tacos. The staff here really stole the show. They were/are amazing. So friendly and accommodate any need. I definitely suggest coming here to eat. It's a great place! read more

Taco Kabana - Mexican Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Taco Kabana is one of the best Mexican food spots I've found in the downtown area so far. I have only tried a few things there: their tacos, burrito and quesadilla. The food is always cooked fresh and it's always been consistent. I am especially in favor of their salsa. Located in Union Street Mall, Taco Kabana has a takeout window or you can order inside and eat at their dining room which has a decent amount of tables and chairs. They accept credit cards via Square and cash. If you order tacos on a Tuesday, make sure to mention the special (not advertised anywhere) which is 4 tacos for the price of 3. read more

Minimum requirement to excellent Mexican food: having a Mexican owner. Love the tacos! Love the burritos! Must try!! Keeping this review sweet and short to the point! Simple menu- delicious official tacos!!! Carne asada or chicken both so moist. Prices are just right. YOU HAVE TO TRY THIS PLACE!! read more

Taco Kabana - Carne asada tacos - Mexican Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

One of my favorite places to get a burrito. They don't add rice or beans to the burrito. Meat and veggies. I normally order the steak burrito and eat half for one meal. The other half is delicious the next day without even having to heat it up. I think the lack of beans and rice helps with the flavor and texture when eating it cold. My roomie always gets the chicken quesadilla and the flavor of the tortillas is amazing. It is perfectly toasted and you cannot go wrong with cheese, meat, veggies between two toasted tortillas. Although they didn't have any jalapenos, they made it up for the amazing extremely spicy hot sauce that burned my soul. read more

Love this spot! They have the best chicken quesadilla!!! Highly recommend going here for your Mexican food craving!

Friendly staff. Good prices. The best burritos on the island. love the Carne Asada and the Chicken. No rice, which is great because it's delicious and not too heavy. Amazing flavor. read more

Food is always excellent and service is always impeccable. The guys and gal are always very friendly.

That place oh my god they had the best pork taco ever. It was good. It was first time in Hawaii and we decided to try taco over there. It was amazing. read more

I asked them the contents of a breakfast burrito and was told beans, meat, eggs and cheese. As a vegetarian, I asked them if they had a veggie option which they did. I asked them the contents of the veggie breakfast burrito and they mentioned its just beans, rice, and eggs. That sounded incredible so I ordered the veggie breakfast burrito but asked them to add potato to it. My understanding was that the contents of the burrito would be: rice, beans, eggs, potatoes. When I received my order, I got the above contents as well as lettuce, pico de Gallo, and salsa. I was not informed of these extra ingredients. It was agreed upon during the time of order what the contents would be. I gave them a call back and was told "next time say no salsa". How was I supposed to know you were going to put salsa if I was not informed? The burrito was inedible to me with the extra ingredients. I was heavily disappointed with the customer service. When I asked specifically what's in a burrito, I expect to be informed of all contents. What if I was allergic to cilantro?? The burrito was also wrapped in a mediocre manner and the salsa was just oozing out when I got it. Overall a negative experience and the phone call essentially telling me I should have known what they were going to put in the burrito as a first time visitor was a slap in the face. read more

I was actually on my way to Mr Donut when I walked by Taco Kabana and I was intrigued. I've been looking for a place to call home for street tacos so I paused to look inside then at the menu for a minute and continued on my way to Mr Donut. Leaving Mr Donut with my purchase I couldn't forgive myself i I didn't grab a couple tacos to try. There was a window where the cash register is so I walked up to it to make my order. I realized then that the window is not where you would make a purchase and the cashier told me that is where you would go for a pick up order but he was very friendly and said it was all good! There is also a doorway where you can dine in. It's a very cozy place with awesome artwork on the back wall! So I ordered the carne asada and pollo asada street tacos. Less that $6 I would say that's not a bad deal! Both were super tasty except the chicken was a little on the dry side but I figured it was because it was chicken breast so I was forgiving. The best part of the meal was their verde... it was amazing!! I asked if they sold it by itself but sadly the didn't. So I asked for a sample to take home. They're so nice! I'm very sad that they are only open during the week but they said they are planning to open a second location with longer hours! I can't wait! read more

Nestled into the hustle & bustle of down town, this quant little Mexican Mecca serves up some tasty Carne asada Quesada's! While the meat portion is a Lille on the light side, the tenderness and flavor is spot on! Love the house salsa served on the side! The Quesada is served up crispy on the outside and filled with lettuce, tomato, steak and cheese on the inside! Add the house salsa and your taste buds will be doing the Macarena! Can't wait to try their tacos or chicken Quesada with guacamole on my next visit! Cooled off with an order of Flan after my main course. Rich, creamy with that wonderful caramel flavor on the bottom. ONO! read more

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I come here for the carne asada (steak) tacos. They're pretty legit and I love the sauce they pour over the tacos. The sauce really boosts the overall flavor and it's not spicy. I've had their quesadilla too and it's okay. It's a little too messy for me. I enjoy the change to a flour tortilla, but I feel the quesadilla lacks flavor. IMO the carne asada tacos are their superstar. read more

After visiting Taco Kabana several times, I think they make the best Carne Asada Burritos on the island. I still enjoy going to Serg's in Manoa but have found the burritos at Taco Kabana to be more consistent in how the burrito is prepared...always the same good portion size, juicy and tasty steak and flavorful pico de gallo. The location is in the heart of downtown and the neighborhood has folks that appear homeless but I didn't mind. Parking can be challenging but I'm glad I found a spot a couple blocks away. They do close early in the evening as I can easily see that they cater to the downtown business clientele primarily for lunch. Please don't be discouraged as it will be worth the visit to enjoy some real authentic Mexican food :) I'll definitely be back for more! read more

A friend of ours suggested we go to this place. Tucked away in the Union Mall mall, you can easily miss it. This place serves $2 tacos! Unfortunately, the menu limits vegetarian options. They only serve the quesadillas as an option for vegetarians. They accommodate to your tastes.d I think this place will do better if they served more vegetarian options. At times you wait sometime to get your order. During lunch time, the line extends out the door. It looks like a popular place to have lunch at. Located near Bishop, and Alakea streets, take the 2, 13,19, 20 buses there. A good place to go to lunch and meet a friend there. read more

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I have been living here for a year and my friend From Cali has just moved here and she had been craving a really good carne Asada burrito in which she couldn't find a good spot. Told her let's check out Taco Kabana so we did and I must say I was so happy I did. We loved our burritos. And the chicken tacos were ono. Super stoked because they make the burritos like my mama would make for me. Thanks Danny and the rest of the Taco Kabana staff for bringing me a little bit of home to Hawai'i read more

Taco Kabana - Mexican Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Originally from Texas and living in SoCal for a long time, I crave Mexican food more often than any other cuisine. I happened to see the great reviews and thought we have to check this place out! We came in for lunch and ordered their version of a burrito bowl. I ordered it with 1/2 grilled chicken and 1/2 carne asada. We also ordered the veggie burrito which comes with avocado as well. The food was fresh but I wasn't sold on the grilled chicken. It was too bland for my tastebuds. The carne asada was good but again I wish is had more flavor, given what I'm used to for spices. The service was really friendly and the food came out quickly and well packed. read more

So the carne asada tacos were takeout and brought to church...they went too fast for pictures! Definitely top 3 of taco spots on Oahu. (Born and raised in LA just to give you a reference of my mxn pallet) read more

Nice hole on the wall taco place. Tried the steak burrito and steak quesadilla. Was very good and place does get busy at times. The guys are still fast and gets the food to you on a timely manner. They also have specials on the menu which I will definitely be back to try. read more