You finally arrive in Hana, hungry and road-weary. There are a few restaurants and a couple of food trucks, but keep driving just a bit longer. Pull into the ample parking lot, grab your wallet and hungry belly, and get your buns to I Lava Tacos!! First, we dove into the chips and guac. Chips MADE ON SITE, warm and perfectly crisp and the guacamole cold and delish. We grabbed a plate of street tacos, flavorful and generously served. Carne asada, carnitas, chicken... sumptuous Maui onions and two sauces, oh yes! We were hungry enough that we ordered a burrito we couldn't even dig into, but it was perfect on the way home after an afternoon of swimming at Red Sand. The guys making this fab fare couldn't be nicer... you can tell they are proud of what they're dishing up and want to make sure you're happy! Highly recommend. read more

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My burrito was very large but was somewhat bland and had too little fresh salsa. Good portion of chicken. One of the most popular trucks but not worth the wait read more

Carnitas Burrito (5/5): This pulled pork was not just delicious but it was crispy and delicious. Their burritos really hit the spot after a long day of hiking. As someone who loves Mexican food, this is one of my favorite Mexican places on the island. TIP** whatever you get at this taco stand you have to get the red sauce to pair with your meal. It enhances all of the flavors in your burrito or tacos. Service (4/5): There were only two trucks open therefore it took over 30 minutes to order and get my food. There is limited seating around the food truck as well. Parking (5/5): There is a parking lot for the food trucks. You will easily find a parking spot here. TIP** Venmo or Cash only. I highly recommend bringing extra cash and downloading your locations on the road to Hana ahead of time because there is limited reception so you might not be able to pull up venmo or other apps. read more

We were visiting Hana and discovered this little food truck gem. First and most importantly, the service was fantastic and friendly. Our group all ordered the Tinga Burritos. There were really good tasting and big in size. When you are visiting Hana and craving a taste of Mexican food, I would not hesitate going back this food truck. Grab a burrito and sit at the beach. read more

Should be ranked 3.5 stars. These are straight up street tacos, in other words, get the job done. Nothing spectacular here. The chicken was the best compared to steak and pork. read more

Best Quesadillas I have ever eaten! The chicken isn't dry like most quesadillas and the tortilla is toasted! Amazing. Wow

Smoky and tangy with perfect seasoning and heat - the vegetable burrito is outstanding. Grab a cold ice drink and sit under the shade - lots of seating. Perfect to grab for a takeout too if you're headed to nearby beaches read more

I'm a Bay Area native and have a very high standard for good Mexican good. That being said, Justis' dinner tonight transporter me back to Guadalajara, Jalisco. It was some certified goodness. The carnitas were on point. The chips were homemade and fresh. The salsa was impeccable. Service was outstanding. Would highly recommend this spot for lunch or dinner while driving on the Road to Hana! read more

After a long drive on the road to Hana we finally arrived. Tired and hungry. We discovered this hidden gem! I Lava Tacos. Justice and Michael were creating pure taco magic in paradise. We had six tacos trying all the flavors. We took burrito s to go and finished them on the rest of the drive back. Thank you to I Lava Tacos for serving us some of the best tacos I have ever had. read more

Damn good tacos. All of the meats are delicious, but the carnitas really made my stomach do a little victory dance. Younger work crew, but they do work! A Hana MUST EAT for sure read more

Veggie tacos were very good.. Elote was too scortched to be eddible. Five stars for replacing the elote immediately for another one. read more

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This is the best taco place in Hawaii!! Hands down!! I'll come back to Hana just for this place!!

Four days in Hana, three visits to lava tacos! As an LA native and a family of Mexican food connoisseur's I cannot recommend the culinary wizardry of this incredible chef and his staff more. Everything from the tortillas, to the perfection of his carnitas, carne asada and chicken....perfection. Even a simple bean and cheese burrito for our daughter was top three of all time. The fish tacos were the best on the island and his hot sauces made from scratch are crave worthy. I even bought a hat so I could rock it at home for the memories and a strike up conversation so I could recommend it to even more people. Mahalo guys. You made the perfect week in Hana even better. read more

Oh let me tell you we came across this taco truck after making the road to Hana and boy oh boy is it legit the best taco truck on the island! Hands down authentic and they have the best carne asada tacos and true ELOTE, the way it's supposed to be made ! read more

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This spot is solid gold. I had ordered a burrito and one taco for my girlfriend and she immediately made me turn the car back around to get more food. I had read a couple of hater reviews before going, but learned quickly those people are either the competition trying to knock them down a peg or straight up dummies. The Carnitas burrito, Carnitas quesadilla, and Chicken Tings tacos were very on point. I live in LA and go to all the best spots and this place holds up nicely. Really unexpectedly good food. The tortillas were fresh and possibly even made in house, and the guy working was cool and hooked up some guacamole since we came twice in 30 minutes. Mango Jarritos too. Go here. read more

Only place open on Christmas Day and we were so hungry by the time we rolled into Hana. Also, a little broke. We had $8 cash in our pockets so we ordered 2 tacos. The dude cooking served the people in front of us, called our names & said he was feeling the holiday spirit and we're his last customers for the day so he made us a big, beautiful burrito & split it for us then proceeded to sing about his Christmas green-been casserole to the beat of a Roger Daltrey song as he cleaned up for the day. 5 stars because the food was fantastic and the dude is awesome. I hope he had the best Christmas dinner and his green-bean casserole rocked. read more

Best Mexican food on Maui HANDS DOWN! We came to Hāna for a weekend staycation and had the pleasure of eating at Justice and Michael's food truck. Do yourself a favor and stop here for a delicious, authentic meal (plus their hot sauces are soooo yummy). My dad got the carnitas burrito, boyfriend got the carne asada burrito and the beans, rice and cheese burrito with guacamole for me! We also got a side of chips and guacamole. Chips were freshly made and still hot when we got them. All of our food was amazing and we're thinking of stopping by again tomorrow before we head back home. My only complaint is that they don't have a location in Central Maui closer to where we live. We'd be there all the time! read more

Chips and guacamole are bomb. The horchata is pretty decent. I got the elote and the brc burrito and they were okay.

Definitely San Diego approved! Carne Asada was season very well. Had the carne asada burrito. Was very impressed. Mahalo

YUMMY!!! So glad I happened to see this place & try it!!!! Definitely come here if you're in Hana, and whether you live on Maui or not. I craved it again , I drove all the way back to Hana the next day from the other side of the island LOL. I am vegan so have a more difficult time eating out but they recommended I get a burrito vegan style, even though it wasn't on the menu. (Lots of meat & cheese here too don't worry.) Well I'm so glad I went for it. Prices are great too. Don't forget to add a side of the yummiest fresh chips & salsa ever. For final perfect touch, add the 2 green sauces they have on the counter! read more

Stopped here to get food on the way back from Road to Hana, and it was sooooo good! My mom got tacos and I got a burrito. It tasted homemade. Damn, I wish I could have that burrito again now lol. I'll definitely eat here again if I come back to Maui! read more

After a week on beautiful Maui, we were looking for veggies! I got the veggie quesadilla and my husband got the veggie burrito and they were so so good! And the service was awesome. Do not miss the chance to eat at Eye Lava Tacos! read more

Exactly what we needed!!! Just what you'd think of when you think Mexican food truck, and made with love - soda choices were A+++ (Guava soda!) and the ppl working there were also A+++ especially the young person who helped us. Burrito was huge and I thought it was going to become a mess - it didn't. Guac was delish too. 100! read more

Perfect grilled chicken quesadilla, quality food, good fun service, sweet hottie workin the grill. Stop here, do yourself a favor. Horchata ta boot! read more

I tried one of the Carnitas Street Tacos after eating Plate lunch so I was not even very Hungry!, But the thing was absolute Flavor Country so I ordered a second. It was amazing. With the cilantro and verde sauce... Very Flavorful. Great stop on the Road to Hana! read more

Great burritos. We stayed at a nearby resort and ate here three times. It was always very consistent.

Who doesn't Lava Tacos! Great people and excellent food! Don't forget the I Lava Taco sauce!

The food was amazing! Probably the best we had our whole trip! We will definitely be going back!

I was starving and wanted a vegan lunch when i hit the foodtrucks at Hana. Lava Tacos really delivered. For $7 i got a hot burrito loaded with rice, beans, veggies (and optional cheese). Plus the burrito itself was really rich, tender, and flaky. mmmm mmmm good. My one criticism was the abundant chopped onion was really strong and hard to eat. Sweet onion would have worked better. read more

WOW!!! The guys working here insisted they make the best burritos in the world and I was skeptical but of course had to try. I was NOT disappointed. These are fantastic burritos- so well made, full of incredible flavor and very filling! I can't recommend this place enough. Not to mention the people working here are passionate and charismatic. I will definitely be back! read more

Legit!!! This is hands down the best Mexican spot on the island! The chicken tinga tacos were off the hook! The chips were not bag chips & fresh made as well as the guacamole. Their red sauce tasted like my abuelita just made a fresh batch! If you're in Hana & are craving some legit Mexican food, I Lava Tacos is a must! read more

We got a couple of pretty good street tacos at this food truck. We have family who have lived on the island for 45 years and we were in Maui visiting them. We showed up to get some tacos towards the end of the day (probably around 6:30, although their truck said they were open until 8.) We were told they were out of almost everything-- rice, beans, tortillas. The only thing he could offer us was some steak tacos and guac and chips. Interestingly enough, a group of local (non Haole) people showed up and were extended the full menu; in fact, we overheard the owner saying he would have to throw out or take home extra food. Gotta say--not a super welcoming experience and pretty unprofessional. Wouldn't return again. read more

Stopped here for a quick bite after exploring Hana and so glad we did. We enjoyed the fresh fish (ono) taco plate which included rice & beans. We thought the tacos were the best thing on the menu until we tried the guac! Holy guacamole- the best guac we've ever had, comes with delicious freshly made chips. This is a must stop in Hana! read more

This is just what Hana needed. This is just what Maui needed! Real deal Mexican food. Coming from Chicago where quality Mexican food is around every corner like Starbucks, I was really missing a piece of my heart being secluded in Hana with no tacos! My heart is full of love for Justice for all his hard work and love for Mexican food! I'm gonna be a brat and say he would have six stars if he had two tortillas with every taco but I can't complain because they are full of flavor and stay together and are cooked to perfection! I dream about this yellow food truck and there have been sad days that could have been made 100x better if this was open sooner! If you're in Hana and don't get I lava tacos you are f***ing up! read more

This are the best tacos a seriously have had in my entire life!!!! It was very worth it. I had the carne asada and carnitas plus corn. It took me back to my childhood in Mexico. I wish they were everywhere in Maui. Must try if you come to Hana! read more

Best tacos I've ever had, for real. Carnitas is out of this world good, incredible flavor and cooked to perfection. One of the top spots to grab a bite in Hana and even in all of Maui. Plus the joint is owned by two of the coolest dudes in Hana, who are sure to put a smile on your face every time you stop by. This is a definitely a can't-miss stop whether just passing thru or staying for a while on the east side. read more

One bite and I was back in Ensenada, very very good. Stoked to have this on the road to Hana.

Hands down the best Mexican food in Maui. I had the carnitas burrito. My daughter had the vegetarian burrito. Her boyfriend had a Carne Asada burrito. We also had chips with guacamole. All of our food was amazing. The chips were fresh and hot. My carnitas were how it should be, more meat than fat . If you're in Hana you gotta go check it out. I was talking to one of the owners and he said they were looking into opening a truck in central Maui. If this happens , they're gonna kill it! read more

Let me start off by saying that I live in Austin Texas and routinely drive south of the border, so I know what good Mexican/Tex mex tastes like. My girlfriend and I were blown away by how excellent this little food truck is. If you find yourself in Hāna don't go anywhere else because the best Mexican food on island is right here. We had chicken tinga and carne asad quesadillas with chips and salsa and it was excellente . Everything was cooked fresh and the homemade salsas and guacamole were dope. The portions are generous and prices are super low for the area. Service was quick and the dudes behind the counter are extremely nice. 10/10 would stuff my face again. read more