We had two experiences in the same day at Fred's Mexican Café. Since we were staying in the condos next door, it was an easy walk to Fred's and we decided to try their breakfast. We were greeted/seated right away and sat with a breezy ocean view of Molokai and Lanai. The vibe is island casual, lots of funny signs and sports on TVs in the adjacent bar. We enjoyed the Mexicali Skillet and our service was friendly and quick! Next up, same day Happy Hour where we met Brett behind the bar. Brett chatted us up whilst delivering the world's fastest giant HH Margaritas. Tried the Kahlua pork nachos too they were delicious! Thanks Brett for making our quick bar stop so enjoyable - and thanks to Fred's, we will be back!! read more

Fred's Mexican Cafe - Mexican Near Me - Kihei, Hawaii

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Went to Freds on a recommendation (to go only) and it was pretty good. Portions were average. Went on Carne Asada night where they knock off $3 if you order from carne asada menu items. I didnt but a friend did and he ate it all! I had the fajitas which did not come on a traditional sizzling platter but on a plate covered in melted cheese. It all tasted good but one of the best parts of fajitas is the opening smell of piping hot meat, onions and peppers with smoke trailing the server on the way to the table. Oh well. Enchiladas that someone had were also very good. they were plates balance with beans and rice covered in sauce. One rub I had was they were tight on the chips and salsa. One basket per four people and then they were charged. I get it if we were a bunch of surfers coming in and ordering one burrito and a coke. But we dropped hundreds and were a large party of 8. The server should be able to read the room and not be so chintzy on a freebie that costs pennies. One last thing is that don't sit in a booth to watch the sunset as you will sizzle like the fajitas that never did. you are in an enclosed area and will bake with the sun shining in hitting you on the back or your table mate across from you right in the eyes. we were relieved when the sun finally set. read more

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Smells like stale beer and dive bar. I went a twice for $2 tacos; never again, not worth $2. Cheap food & great view. And when you hang signs with zip ties and cut the old ones off, PICK THEM UP! No respect for aina. Nice location and easy to walk to. read more

Best Mexican restaurant in Maui!! we stopped by twice that's how good it was if we would've stayed longer, we would've eating there more often! I had the Carne Asada tostadas OMG! There were so freaking delicious and my husband had the enchiladas all different styles and he loved it. The service was amazing. The atmosphere was super cool super awesome decorations in the restaurant. The area is very nice and you can see the water as well. We definitely will return and I'm in love with Fred's Mexican Café. read more

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This was our 3rd visit to Fred's this month and it'll be the last. Service was non-existent completely atrocious, as newly relocated locals, we were stunned! We had the male server. He spent the bulk of our visit, talking to a guy 3 tables down, never looking around to see if anyone wanted anything. Finally after we were seated about 10 min, he brought water over. We ordered and the food came super fast. He never came by to check on us until basically the end of the meal but I could see him just talking with that same guy. I wanted jelly and had to go in and ask for it. Towards the end of the meal, he finally came by, hubby asked for another coffee. Instead of getting his coffee, I watched him drop off the water jug and go promptly over to that guy and spend the next almost 20 minutes talking to him! Hubby had to go in and get his own coffee. We wanted our check, of course, he still was talking so hubby went in and asked Christina if she would get it. The only reason the server stopped talking to that guy was because that guy got up and left! When he brought over the check, I mentioned that he never brought hubby his coffee, this was his response: I'm a server, I talk to people. I do what I can. So you can't bring coffee, you can't check up on other people, you can't bring the check but it's ok to spend all your time jaw jacking with one customer - and he calls himself a server? Never again... read more

We love going here when near Kehie! This time on a day killing time to a late flight out. Server was fantastic, we straddled happy hour starting so second Marguerite's was a bargain! We often share a taco plate and chips and salsa for a simple meal. Good portions and the outdoor seating has great views. The funny thing is the bathroom photos!!! read more

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Pretty consistent. Reasonably priced Mexican food (for Maui) that's on par with any other chain. Nice cold beer, very competitive happy hour deals. Always friendly service. Fairly quick. Nice place with some TVs and Mexican music playing but you can still chat with your friends. read more

Fred's Mexican Cafe - Happy Hour Tacos & Plain Nachos - Mexican Near Me - Kihei, Hawaii

Who knew? Mexican food in Maui with a dash of Hawaii thrown in. Quick service by the young staff including Sage. Opened with drinks, fairly priced for the Islands and chips, salsa and queso. Perhaps the salsa could use a dash of tabasco. But good Main course a huge ground beef taco salad and kahlua pork tacos with black beans and rice, big servings! Good drinks good food,l Good service! read more

Fred's Mexican Cafe - Kahlua pork tacos! - Mexican Near Me - Kihei, Hawaii

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1/26/26 I was on Maui visiting a friend and was meeting another friend for my Birthday lunch so I followed her lead and went her recommendation. What a great location! A cantina style place with outside dining right across from the beach! You can't lose with a spot like this. Location! Location! Location! The service was stellar! Our server was on top of it! When I got the Chips and Salsa the Salsa was very flavorless. I asked for something spicier and was told it would be an extra charge.....disappointing! The Cadillac Margarita was more like a Yugo Margarita.....not impressive at all! I tasted no Grand Marnier whatsoever! The food was pretty good I had the Monterey Chicken with Rice and Beans and it was tasty and tender but lacked seasoning. I even asked for extra spicy and it was still rather bland. All in all it was a decent experience but could have been much more flavorful! read more

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Fred's was just a short walk from our vacation condo. We stopped in for breakfast and got the Mexicali Skillet. Delicious! Waiter was friendly, and we chatted with him for a bit. We returned the second time for happy hour 2-4 and ordered the double shot margarita. Huge drink! Yummy! We also got the mini nachos with kahlua pork. They were the best nachos I've had! Thanks to Brett for making our experience fun! We'll be back probably to have the same things! read more

Stopped in to kill some time and had some drinks. Mary's and beers were good, service friendly but a bit slow, spot on the deck was comfortable enough, and free chips were warm and crisp. Didn't eat more, but menu looked good: Mexican and sandwiches. read more

Fred's Mexican Cafe is a local dive bar in Kihei that serves greasy spoon diner food with a Mexican twist. Think huevos rancheros and breakfast burritos, but because this is Hawaii also expect to see spam fried rice, loco moco and Portuguese's sausage. The ambiance of this diner/bar is one of a joke in the wall college bar by the beach where it wouldn't surprise you that they have dollar shots and the champagne of beers on special, but because it's located right across the street from the Pacific Ocean, also expect a laid back beach shack vibe. The service here is friendly albeit a little informal, but they get the job done and that's the bottomline. They do have a large bar section in back where you can watch games, but be advised that this is an open air type of location so it tends to get a little claustrophobic. To sum up Fred's is to say you come here for the vibes, but leave with a belly full of greasy spoon specials. read more

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Our go to Mexican spot in Kihei! Delicious chicken chicangderas!!!!!!!!!! Crispy in the outside and tasty chicken with beans in the inside! read more

Fred's Mexican Cafe - Mexican Near Me - Kihei, Hawaii

The Mexican Benedict is the bomb, the sauce has just the write heat and the turkey,bacon and avocado really balance it. The potatoes are nice and crispy and service is awesome make u feel right at home. read more

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A great dive and a great time. Good menu, friendly service and stiff drinks. I had the shrimp taco plate and the chips and queso. I ordered a spicy marg and when the bartender asked how it was I was honest - not very spicy. Turns out it was a spicy vodka not an infusion so he grabbed a hot pepper from the kitchen, smashed it up and made the next one a little better for me. No complaints - a must stop if you're in the town and want a low key meal, stiff drink and good vibe. read more

I am back home and missing Fred's - the views are beautiful, it's a fun place with nice outdoor and open air seating, and the service was very friendly and efficient. Great drinks, also! Most of all I am missing the chips & queso + ground beef appetizer that I got as my main course. It was SO GOOD and a great portion to just have as your own meal when very hungry. I didn't get a picture because I demolished it immediately. There was a generous portion of meat, and a perfect ratio with the queso, and enough chips to enjoy it all. The chips were perfectly crispy, thin, and salty. My boyfriend enjoyed his fish tacos, as well - he said they weren't the best he had on the trip, but they were good. read more

Fred'sssssssss! So happy to have found a Fred's in Hawaii!! Same chain as the one in So Cal (previously in HB and still in old town San Diego) Great sit down Mexican food, yummy salsas, huge menu for food and drinks, taco Tuesday specials and a great view. Erika was a great server super friendly and attentive. Parking in the lot is tight, but worth the trouble. Highly recommend stopping in if you are in the area! read more

Fred's Mexican Cafe - Indoor seating - Mexican Near Me - Kihei, Hawaii

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January 17th, 2026 Saturday 10:45 am .. you grab your silverware and seat yourself. Had to wait Kaha made it worth the wait! She helped and managed us well. Now off to Costco for a food for the next 2 1/2 weeks! Such a great feeling! read more

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f\Fred's just aint what it used to be. the food is still good b ut the potions have gone done while the prices went up. My favorite toquito plAte use to have four fat taquitos and now it is 3 slmmer ones. Unfortunaely there is a major sink hole on Kihei Road that is hindering b usiness/but then it shoud be offering specials to lure people in, b ut No. read more

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Super friendly bartender, they were just closing up when I walked in and they let me have a beer while I ordered to go grilled chicken burrito and fish tacos. Probably the best food I had in Maui. Can't wait to come back and just hang in the bar. Upstairs a nice rowdy game of bingo was finishing up. Very cool chill place by the beach with some local beers on draft. read more

Fred's is such a fun atmosphere. Open air seating with a great menu of all the American Mexican favorites, and great service every time. The kalua pork enchilada was a little dry, but highly recommend Fred's for anyone looking for a great meal and experience in Kihei. read more

Fred's Mexican Cafe - Kalua pork and ground beef enchilada combo. - Mexican Near Me - Kihei, Hawaii

Food: Carnea Asada would make any Mexican shamed to serve it. They literally killed the steak and the onions/tomato side looked it was cut with a butcher knife Drinks: my margarita had a hair in it at the very middle, so I asked to remove it Service: then we had a manager coming to our table convincing us that "he can't say if the hair didn't get into it in when I was drinking it". Ambiance: we tried to attract some attention from other waiters passing by with no success - looks like the owners and the personnel does not care at all about what they're doing here read more

Fred's Mexican Cafe - The bill to prove the feedback is based on real experience - Mexican Near Me - Kihei, Hawaii

The place is a bit 'divey' but the open view of the ocean across Kihei Rd and Kamaole Park II is pretty nice. The food? Not so much. We had lunch here; a Pescado Taco Plate with a substitute salad in place of rice and beans for her, and a large Guacamole as a side for our chips and salsa. She said it was ok. I tried the pulled Chicken Enchiladas, meh. We had Iced Tea and Coke for our drinks. Come here just for the view. Our waiter was Pu'ali, a nice guy and he provided good service. read more

Fred's Mexican Cafe - Pulled Chicken Enchiladas, meh. - Mexican Near Me - Kihei, Hawaii

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was the first customer in for breakfast. Seating is as fast as you walk, because it is self seating. A sign tells you to grab a menu and silverware and find a table. I had the MEXICALI SKILLET (3 Eggs scrambled, Portuguese sausage, jalapeños green chiles, tomatoes, onions, potatoes & cheese. served with flour tortillas, chips & salsa ). I add an order of their house Habanero Salsa; not overly hot, but very flavorful. I always try to get a table overlooking Kihei Rd. Great food, great service and great views. read more

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We hadn't been to Fred's in awhile but wanted to show support with S Kihei road being closed. The staff was wonderful as always. But Wow! the food was better than I remembered. They up'ed their game in the kitchen and it shows. If you havn't been recently, check them out again. It is one of the best oceanfront meal values on the island right now. read more

Fred's is our go to place for breakfast and evening snack. Their loco moco and fried rice smothered in gravy is delicious. They serve Maui coffee and the service is always good. If you can get an outside table for two on the patio, the ocean view is spectacular. If you are lucky you can see whales or watch a sunset or both. Their carne asada nachos with black beans is a great afternoon snack or evening meal. Prices are in line for Maui and with South Kihei road currently closed in front of Fred's , there is no traffic noise. The food is so good, I keep forgetting to take a picture of it. read more

Fred's Mexican Cafe - Breakfast Menu - Mexican Near Me - Kihei, Hawaii

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I was craving a taco on a Tuesday and this place seemed to check all the boxes. I really wanted to like this place, but there are definitely opportunities to improve. Since I was dining solo I opted to sit at the bar. The people around were very friendly but it was very difficult to get the server, Diego's attention. I placed my order, margarita, one kulla pork and one pescado taco plus chips and salsa. Had to ask twice for the chips and salsa and once the food came out, had to try multiple times to flag him down for silverware and napkins. The margarita was decent, the kalua pork was too salty but the pescado was solid. I'm hoping it was just an off night. read more

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We came here for breakfast. Cute and fun place. Service was friendly. I got the Breakfast Skins and a mimosa, and my bf got the Loco Moco and Biscuits and Gravy. Everything was yummy. We enjoyed our breakfast outside on a wonderful sunny morning with a beautiful view. read more

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Stopped by Fred's on Cinco de Mayo since it was next to our Airbnb and it was a fun random hang for the occasion. We were able to grab some bar seats and snack on some specials and chicken chingaderas - those things are tasty with a flavor profile of southwestern egg rolls in a fried panko arancini-like shell. The chorizo taco and tamale were okay. Drinks were plentiful, our bartender was great even though they were slammed at dinner time. read more

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A pretty typical, run of the mill divey Mexican place with quirky decorations. The seating is indoor/outdoor and the food is average, nothing amazing but hits the spot. A bit pricey for the quality but matches the pricing around the area in Kihei. Service was great and attentive! Food came out quick. read more

Fred's Mexican Cafe - Carnitas - Mexican Near Me - Kihei, Hawaii

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Love the atmosphere here. It's always a must when we visit Mau'i. The chips and salsa are a great starter. Plenty of menu items to choose from. If you're lucky, you might even catch a whale breaching. read more

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The food and ocean combo are super. Everyone is very nice. Watch out for the birds they will steal food! read more

The food was so incredible and the service was impeccable.. Jose our server was excellent. The bathroom is a kick with pictures and funny sayings that I really enjoyed being there. Thanks for a great time! read more

Fred's Mexican Cafe - Bar upstairs and downstairs and food was the bomb! - Mexican Near Me - Kihei, Hawaii

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Had lots lunch today, service was good, hubs had the carnitas platter and I had the ahi tacos. Both had good flavor. I gotta say that for the price Fred certainly should increase the portion of fish on those tacos. read more

Good service. Beautiful outdoor seating. Mexican food was okay. Fish tacos were amazing

Fantastic food! We had the Hawaiian pancakes and the Portuguese sausage. With the guava mimosa. Highly recommend read more

Fred's Mexican Cafe - Hawaiian pancakes - Mexican Near Me - Kihei, Hawaii

The drinks are better than the food. If you're looking for authentic Mexican food or just warm fresh food (lol!) then don't come here. On vacation, our family got a table for dinner quickly & easily and ordered meals and everyone was less than impressed. My husband and I came back by ourselves on another day after spending a couple of hours on the beach and we loved it but we just ordered cocktails & beers. This place isn't that terrible but it isn't totally amazing. * The service is quick * Affordable $$ * Family Friendly * Nice Employees * Ice cold beer & Great Cocktails * Convenient read more

lovely place great food. Great Mexican atmosphere and the food is top-notch. One of the nicest place. read more

Fred's Mexican Cafe - Cheers - Mexican Near Me - Kihei, Hawaii

We tried getting dinner on a Tuesday - Taco Tuesday! Could not park due to all spots taken and cars waiting to park. Returned on Wednesday for lunch. Not a lot of people. We seated ourselves due to their policy of "grab utensils, grab menus, grab a table" policy! loved it! The waitress was very friendly! Started out with a Mango Margarita. Great fresh non oily chips and salsa. We got enchiladas and veggie tacos and split it. The Tacos were very tasty and so was the Enchiladas! Filling and excellent! Great food, great views of the beach, fast and friendly service! will be back again next time! read more

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Such a fun place. Easy to find on S Kihei rd. Quite a bit of parking next to the building. Their breakfasts are SO good the macadamia pancakes with coconut syrup are SO good. Everything I've had there I'd order again. Their fajitas are great also for dinner. Many nights have trivia or other fun activities. Staff is friendly and have always been helpful. read more