My first experience with Tiki Tacos and the owner was at an off site event and he only served a limited set menu. Everyone around me was smiling watching me take my first bite because as a Kauaʻi girl, I surprisingly never ate here before. The taco was incredible! Meat tender, incredible sauces, and the taco itself, handmade and delicious. Shortly after, I dreamed of it again and had to stop by their physical location and the staff was friendly and the parking lot was spacious. Fast forward to today, I stopped in and saw the owner and needed to order what I had at that off site event. He was so kind and did remember so I got that and the paniolo asada. Before he wrapped up my order, he very kindly mentioned to eat the beef asada first and the paniolo second to enhance the experience. I'm all about trusting the professionals and his recommendation was spot on. The tacos were SO good, I had to write this review as soon as I finished eating it. 10/10 for flavor and experience! Obviously will return again read more

Tiki Tacos - Paniolo beef steak (left) and asada beef steak. Got the spicy sweet and the spicy (green), totally takes it to the next level - Mexican Near Me - Kapaa, Hawaii

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Amazing tacos. I'm from San Diego, California, and I'm not sure I've had as good a taco as in San Diego as I just ate at Tiki's. Legit!

Tiki Tacos was outstanding. I honestly have no complaints. As someone from New Mexico who takes good tacos seriously, these are hands down the best tacos I've had on the island. The Surfing Pig is a must-try, especially with the extra hot sauce. The flavors were incredible, the ingredients tasted fresh, and everything was packed with flavor. If you're looking for great tacos, this place is absolutely worth a visit. I'll definitely be back. read more

Tiki Tacos was an absolute winner. I went with the Kahuna Fish Taco and the Tiki Fire Pork Taco, and both were fantastic. The pork was so crispy it was basically a bacon taco in disguise, piled with fresh cabbage slaw and a sweet-spicy salsa that had me seriously considering ordering another round. The fish taco was fresh, bright, and exactly what you want from a taco stand a stone's throw from the ocean. The homemade tortillas were the real star of the show. Warm, fresh, and packed with flavor, they elevated everything wrapped inside them. The kids both got quesadillas, and the highest compliment a parent can give is that there wasn't a molecule left on either plate. My wife ordered the tofu tacos and thought they were fine - not great, not terrible. But let's be honest: nobody flies to Hawaii and says, "Take me to the best tofu taco stand on the island." The staff was friendly enough, the atmosphere was fantastic, and the walls were covered in cool artwork and quirky local references that gave the place a ton of personality. If you're in Kapaʻa and craving tacos, put this place on your list. I'd come back in a heartbeat. read more

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We were looking for a good taco place in the Lihue area and came across Tiki Tacos. It's a Mexican/Hawaiian inspired taco place. The tacos are very large with lots of toppings. We tried the best fish taco, the Mayan fish taco, and the al pastor. They were all very good but our favorite was the Al pastor. Very flavorful! Beware of the spicy salsas. They aren't lying-they're very spicy! read more

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Well...the freshly made tortillas taste delicious. And it's interior, what it is, is a funky cool. But if you're going to get food here (and you experienced what we did) definitely get a quesadilla (with your meat of choice) instead of a taco. I say this with complete conviction because the tacos we had (carne asada) maybe had 2-3 small pieces of meat and the other 95% of the taco the cabbage slaw. This couldn't be right, but it was how every taco we received was prepared. The quesadilla wasn't overflowing with the filler and tasted much better. Maybe they didn't like me, I don't know. I was having a good day and enjoying my time inside until the order was up and we all looked at each other, befuddled by a surprise visit from Cabbage Slaw World. We won't return so they don't need to worry about us but on your visit be sure to ask them to go really easy on the cabbage slaw! read more

Nice small spot that we grabbed an early dinner after a long day of kayaking and hiking. Large selection of tacos. Very satisfied with our orders. read more

Tiki Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Kapaa, Hawaii

Some of the best food we had on the island. Even better than the expensive restaurants. It just hits so hard when you've had a long day and you want a good lunch. We ordered tofu tacos and a couple times my husband had the fish tacos. They just have the best recipe. They don't have anything but tacos, but the tacos are amazing. The service is also fast and friendly. Also, it is expensive just like everything else on the island. read more

Tiki Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Kapaa, Hawaii

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Literally the first stop I made from arriving into Lihue -- had to come back for the delicious tacos! They were as delicious as I remembered them being eight years ago... fresh tortillas packed with meat and topped with salsa, slaw, sour cream and cheese. Two tacos is plenty of food for a filling lunch. The gentleman taking my order was friendly and helpful as I decided what to order. Food was ready very quickly as well! The best first stop on my trip read more

Tiki Tacos - Spicy steak and savory fish - Mexican Near Me - Kapaa, Hawaii

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Worth the hype? Yes! But choose a taco wisely and arrive early. The homemade tortillas made these some darn good tacos but the "Best Fish Taco" did need some extra sauce. The Mayan fish taco and Surf and Turf tacos were amazing! At 6pm on a Sunday, ordering was quick but it was a 30 minute wait for food to come out. It's a small kitchen and the gentleman taking our order did alert us of the wait so no complaints! read more

Pretty solid spot for tacos. They definitely don't skimp on size. They were all good but the Kalua pork taco was really amazing and special. The fish tacos were solid, and the crispy pork was pretty good but the Kalua pork was the one I'd go back for. The not spicy sauce is incredible. You come for the tacos, not the ambiance. Tables outside near a parking lot. The server answered our questions about the tacos but a miscommunication led to me ordering 2 fish tacos after she said one was fried, only to find out they don't have fried fish so we just ended up getting 2 of the same taco when we would have liked to try something different. When we asked her about it, she just said they didn't have fried fish and didn't make an effort to resolve the misunderstanding. Still, good food, at a good price, and definitely order the kalua pork! read more

Tiki Tacos - Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Kapaa, Hawaii

This was our first stop after arriving on the island. This place is always hopping! It's a small location, kind of a hole in the wall, with seating inside and outside. The disco lights in the restroom were fun and comical. We ordered our food and some drinks and waited for our name to be called. We grabbed a table and chairs outside. The food was ready quickly. These tacos are HUGE! I thought it was a couple of tacos. Nope. It's one taco. It could honestly be a burrito lol. I got the Al pastor, my oldest got the pulled pork and my youngest got chicken. Everything was wonderful! They offer forks to eat what falls out of the tortillas. Definitely a fun place to stop! read more

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We the beef Hawaiian style and Paniolo beef. Both were amazing. Seemed like a house made tortilla. Service was fast; staff was courteous; restroom was clean! read more

Tiki Tacos - Beef Hawaiian Style - Mexican Near Me - Kapaa, Hawaii

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Tried the kahuna fish taco--yummy overall, but the fish flavor didn't really come through. The true imu kalua pig taco was better--crispy, salty, and satisfying. Friendly service and a casual ambiance, but a few downsides: no self-serve water (only bottled) and no napkins or wet wipes provided. For the price, I expected more protein in each taco. read more

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When I saw positive reviews from Yelp Elites in my community, I knew I was in good hands! The tacos here are fresh, creative, and BIG. They are unlike any tacos I've ever had, in the best way. Along with slippah hikes you can do in November, I wish Anchorage had tacos like these. The menu is tough to read in the Yelp photos though, I wish they had it in a better format so you could order ahead easier. (they take some time to make) Oh, and one more thing: their sauces are incredible! (their process for boxing up sauces to go though, leaves much to be desired) read more

I used to LOVE this place and have always recommended it. Their fish tacos used to be quite large. Went again yesterday (hadn't been in a while) and was disappointed. The tacos was still good, but so much smaller! :-( they are $10.75 each, so... Tiki Tacos! Please put more f8sh in the tacos! read more

I've been going to tiki tacos since I was a kid for their carne asada tacos on corn tortillas and it's quite literally the best tacos I've had on Kauai! Great prices as well. I wish they still offered their blue corn tortillas but either way it's still delicious. I wish they had a location in Lihue. Food is delicious! Definitely recommend read more

The tacos are large, the tortillas are decent, but they do break on the bottom so be careful. Over the years, it feels like the quantity of meat they put in the tacos has decreased, but the flavors are still good. I don't make it a point to stop here every time I come to the island, but will stop sometimes. A bit pricey for tacos, but that's just how food is on the island. I'd recommend it once for someone who's never been. read more

Really good tacos. Thy are huge! Great price and tasted fresh. Lots of menu options to please anyone. read more

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Tacos were pricey but large--two is enough for a big lunch. Filling was juicy and flavorful. Fish tacos were grilled, not fried, but pretty good nonetheless. The pork taco was my favorite. The homemade tortillas were thick and had great flavor. Biggest knock against it was the wait--we waited about 30 min for three tacos. Some seating available indoors, plenty outdoors. Lots of parking in the lot out front. read more

Tiki Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Kapaa, Hawaii

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The service was prompt. Food was awesome. Cool little spot just off the road.....need a spot like this on the mainlandMight need to stop before we head home. read more

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This locally owned restaurant is a small, cute, cozy place with cool decorations to symbolize their Hawaiian and Mexican fusion cuisine. They specialize is several types of tacos that are both traditional and also a great, unique blend of cultures like a kalua pig taco or a pork and shrimp taco. Yum! Their handmade and homemade tortillas are outstanding and very fresh. Their tacos and other items are very generous in portions. We loved their chicken taco, fish taco and carne asada taco. Their special salsa was also very delicious. If you love tacos, we recommend you come to this place. Service here was very friendly and helpful. We loved it here and will be back for more read more

Tiki Tacos - Unique menu of tacos - Mexican Near Me - Kapaa, Hawaii

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Favorite place for tacos! Still as good as previous years! Carnitas tacos are my favorite here! Can still only eat 1 and be satisfied. This time there weren't many chickens joining us outside. Still have wipes for the tables. They have also branched out on Kauai with other locations. We always go to this location since this is where we like staying, but great to know we could get Tiki tacos in the South side in Waimea if we had to on a day adventure. We went here multiple times. Did go one evening at 5pm on a Wednesday and unfortunately they had already closed. Usually stay open until 7pm. Also first time we went here on this last trip they didn't have carnitas that day. Which was disappointing. read more

Tiki Tacos - Delicious carnitas taco with side of guacamole! - Mexican Near Me - Kapaa, Hawaii

You walk in, the decor is really cool, you order your tacos from the bar, and there are some of the best tacos you'll ever have in your life. I think we've tried almost all of them at this point and it's still my favorite thing to eat on the island. I have to stop myself from going there every day. read more

Tiki Tacos - Tiki - Mexican Near Me - Kapaa, Hawaii

Outstanding taco but man was it too pricey for my liking. Loved the freshly made tortilla and the freshness to the fish taco - and quite honestly, was enough for me just ordering one. WEnt really well with a generous helping of slaw, cheese, and whatever that secret sauce on top was! Service-wise, took a bit but they were busy and it was hot as hell inside - didn't love the location either but felt like a solid neighborhood spot based on how many people were hanging around there. Outstanding taco though - would def try again. read more

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Super friendly service and the tacos were outstanding. 1000% would go again. We got the Kahuna, Asada & Crispy Carnita! All outstanding. read more

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This place is not fancy. Delicious taco stand type street tacos. I love that their food is gluten free. The spicy fish tacos are one of my favorites but everything is good. Don't forget to try all their sauces. My favorite are the green and the habanero. They have spicy delicious flavors but are not overpowering. They also have real Mexican coke in a bottle. All cane sugar no corn syrup!! Service is fast. read more

Tiki Tacos - Coke from Mexico - Mexican Near Me - Kapaa, Hawaii

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Best taco in town! Their tortillas are made fresh and all of their ingredients are very good and tasty! Highly recommended! Line was long but worth the wait! read more

At first, I thought it was pricey but the tortillas are freshly made, the salsas are all delicious, and a good amount of meat- plus a Mexican coke - chef's kiss. Oh and the restroom is a whole vibe. read more

Tiki Tacos - Fish taco (top), Kalua (bottom). - Mexican Near Me - Kapaa, Hawaii

Good tacos! They're big and pretty filling, and I like that they come with sauce and sour cream. I got the grilled veggies which were decently flavorful, and the quesadilla with marinated tofu added. The tofu seemed to be more to bulk up the quesadilla than to add flavor, because it wasn't that much flavor coming from the tofu. Still, I enjoyed both of them. I also wasn't too impressed with their salsa selection, I don't think they added too much. Could have been better. read more

Tiki Tacos - Tofu quesadilla and grilled veggie taco - Mexican Near Me - Kapaa, Hawaii

We loved tiki tacos. The tacos are huge so the two of us order one each with a sparkling water and I think we got out of there for under $25 bucks. My husband got a spicy one and it was just that! I ordered the original fish taco and it was so good. They have a choice of hot sauces too. We would have went back but we ended up catching our own fish and making our own tacos! read more

Ordered fish and Kaula pork tacos. Tacos were pricey, but they are also very big. Both were excellent ( I was a little skeptical, on Kauai -Mexican food). They had 3 amazing sauces, two were spicy and crazy flavorful. They had a few tables outside. read more

My husband and I ate here just a few days ago. Coming from San Diego, we were. Bit wary of the tacos on Kauai, but this place was incredible! From the moment you walk and are greeted by the owner (I assume) who wears a large cowboy hat, you feel welcome. He explained the menu to us and made fantastic suggestions. I ordered a fish and a shrimp taco and holy cow they were huge!! We will definitely return on our next trip to Kauai! read more

Tiki Tacos - Shrimp taco and mahi taco - Mexican Near Me - Kapaa, Hawaii

I wish I found this place sooner! The the tortillas are so fresh she could see them making it right then and there. The salsa that they have complement their tacos so perfectly. I don't think you can go wrong with anything on their menu. Customer service is great. They even had made a fresh batch of their salsa right then and there I will be back the next time I'm here. Their bathroom is also fun with disco lights. read more

The best bite on the island! Love the tacos! We are lunch three times in 4 days! Must be patient though, can't rush perfection! read more

Tiki Tacos - Roasted pork and fish taco! - Mexican Near Me - Kapaa, Hawaii

We waited an hour for food but it was worth it. The owner was great and explained everything in detail. A great local spot. We will be back!

This was a small hole in the type of spot that my husband heard about. Its suppose to be a Hawaiian style tacos. The decor inside was very interesting....lots to see. They have some inside and outside seating so the choice is yours. I ordered 1 tiki fire pork, my son had 2 tiki fire pork, and my husband had 1 fish taco and 1 tiki fire pork taco. I thought the portion was a good decent size but it did take a while before the food as it was quite busy in there. Well my son liked it, as he is 14 and eats everything in site. I liked it and 1 was filling enough for me; however, hubs thought it was okay with a hint of a little overly priced. read more

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Best tacos! Best people! Local style vibes. 1 is enough, 2 and youl be stuffed, 3 and you will need to nap after read more

The food here is SO DELICIOUS. I'm visiting from the LA area and I grew up with homemade Mexican food and this was booomb. We had the carne Asada taco, chorizo, taco and the quesadilla all so so so good. Highly recommend this spot!! Service was also very great very friendly! Also the xtra spicy salsa is crazy good wish they bottled it so I could take it home. read more

Tiki Tacos - Carne asada taco was the best - Mexican Near Me - Kapaa, Hawaii

We love Tiki Tacos and regularly make the 30 minute drive (from our house to Waimea) for their tacos. The tacos are BIG. I'm a big fan of the fish and shrimp taco. My husband likes the vegetation one with tofu. read more