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    4.7 (39 reviews)

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    Elote

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

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

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    4 years ago

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

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    5 years ago

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

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    5 years ago

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

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    6 years ago

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

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    4 years ago

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

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    5 years ago

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

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    7 years ago

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

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    Ae’s Sassy Tacos’s - Piña colada , fish tacos

    Ae’s Sassy Tacos’s

    3.8(29 reviews)
    0.2 mi

    We were visiting Maui and left Kihei at 5:40 AM for our 7:00 AM reservation at the Black Sand Beach…read morein Waiʻānapanapa. After we finished around 10 AM, we drove into Hana to find something to eat, but nothing in town was open yet. Luckily, the little food-truck area was open, so we stopped at the Ae's Sassy Taco Truck. We ordered two fish tacos, the nachos, and a carne asada burrito. I also got a piña colada and two lemonades. Fish Tacos: Really good! Very flavorful, and the sauce was delicious. Carne Asada Burrito: Solid and filling. Nachos: The toppings were good, but the chips weren't the best. Piña Colada: Absolutely delicious -- refreshing and perfect after the long drive. Lemonades: A little bland. Not terrible, just not the best. Since most places in Hana don't open until later, this food-truck spot was pretty much the only thing available that early -- and honestly, it worked out. The area also has a coffee cart, a fruit stand with açaí bowls, a Thai food truck, a breakfast stand, and a burger truck (which wasn't open yet when we arrived). Overall, Ae's Sassy Taco Truck hit the spot after a morning of exploring. Friendly service, quick food, and a good option if you're passing through Hana early in the day.

    It's hard to complain about the experience at Ae's Sassy Tacos. One of a number of food trucks just…read moreoutside Hana, it offers great looking food, friendly service and typical communal picnic table dining. Sitting in the sunshine eating great local food, what could be better.

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    Ae’s Sassy Tacos’s - Seating and outside area

    Seating and outside area

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    Chicken burrito

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    Sergio's Cantina

    Sergio's Cantina

    4.4(282 reviews)
    47.3 mi
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    Casual dining
    Locally owned & operated

    This place was unexpectedly delicious. My family was there two summers ago, and on our last day we…read morewere arguing about where to eat and what everyone wanted. I found this place on line and when we drove over to it from our resort on Kaanapali, my husband pitched a fit because it was in a strip mall and he thought it was going to be terrible. We walked in and it was nicer than I thought it would be. He still wasn't convinced. We went back to the resort and went to one of the hotel restaurants on the beach, his idea of where we should be on our last night - despite the fact that we'd already had oceanfront dining at two other places and were ready to try something different. The rest of us didn't want to be there. My daughter got dress-coded for having a bathing suit top on at the beach (literally oceanfront, outdoors, and part of our resort). I get it, but it just added to the mood. The water they gave us tasted like it came out of a hose. The prices were dumb. We left. Everyone was mad at dad. And hangry. After going back to our room and looking at our options, we decided to go back to the first place (Sergio's) and just get takeout. I ordered a bunch of stuff, we picked it up and brought it back to our room. Everyone - even my husband - agreed the food was amazing and probably the best meal we'd had all week. Bonus that it didn't break the bank. Looking back in my camera roll, I actually did not take photos. Probably because I was mad. You should still go. The reason for my extremely late review is today I was talking to someone about to travel to that area and I told her she might want to look it up. They deserve the rave review.

    Sergio's more like give me more of those (chips and salsa that is)…read more All in all this spot was pretty yummy, I had no complaints, I but nothing had that *wow* effect. The chips and salsa were yummy. Chips perfectly salted and the salsa was uniquely blended, not a ton of spice but pretty nice. I ordered the nachos, they were pretty standard. Enough meat and cheese. The chicken was very tender and flavorful and I liked the good amount of pico de gallo on there. Honestly wish I had tried a salad they sounded very scrumptious. The people I was with ordered the pork tacos and the kids taco plate, both looked good and were pretty standard. Service was pretty nice and attentive, ambiance was decent. All in all, wouldn't go out of my way to come back, wouldn't be opposed to it. :)

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    Taco salad with steak

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    Guadalajara Tacos - Chicken quesadilla

    Guadalajara Tacos

    4.3(198 reviews)
    30.2 mi
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    Our new fav spot to get our mex fix. We've been missing out since we lived in town or upcountry…read moreuntil now. Decided to give this little hidden food truck a try and we're blown away. Already eaten here five times this month.

    The food tastes clean, safe, as though someone is mindful of sourcing and preparation. The thing…read moreis, it's not consistent. I'll still support the place, but to really love supporting them even more, I have some friendly recommendations. I love the char on the meat, the salsas are great and were given to me cold (great sign! As unbelievable as it may seem, this simple step is missed in a lot of places!), the beans and rice with the sasoun like abuela used to make- chef's kiss! and even better than Ono tacos in Kahului in my opinion, and their beans and rice are pretty fly). The pollo and asada, one day has more flavor than the next. Some days, no salt at all. So if you bring a guest, just pack some limes and salt just in case, so they'll believe you when you say this place is awesome. Problem solved. Additionally, the comment about the fatty inedible bits of steak- yes, I have experienced it also, that is an anomaly that the chef should be able to catch. That's not ok and will turn a lot of people off from the food, please quality control or let the butcher know so you guys are getting value. Sometimes I know those fatty cartridge chunks can contribute to flavor because of the oils, but that can be done in a separate process and removed before plating with that primo asada. First visit I loved the carne asada tacos. Quality is very hard to find here on Maui, and once you find it, consistency even harder, but I really like this place so I'm coming back and bringing more folks. The marinade and seasoning was on point that first time. The second time, the beans and rice had wayyy more flavor than the chicken and the steak, just being real. I look forward to trying more. I bring guests here and they say the same things. I'm a huge fan of Mexican food, and I know food can be hard work, just iron out your processes so they're firme every time, make sure everyone working follows the SOP (Standard Operating Procedure) and people will remember it for sure, the potential for even more greatness is definitely there, no one else is making tacos like this! just needs attention to detail. Also.. not to end on a bad note, but I've gotta say it- you -always- should provide or offer silverware to customers, and napkins. That's only proper form. The service and kindness of the young man taking orders is impeccable, he is kind and personable to people and you can tell he was raised with respect , has dignity and kindness for others. Well done! This is rare also and people notice. What a good bruddah! Thank you so much for your hard work and efforts. I live with constant pain. I don't always wanna cook, shop, marinate, and all the steps it takes to make an epic meal, unless I'm cooking for a lot of people I love. I can tell you're spreading the love with your food, I hope my honesty isn't harsh, I really want everyone to eat well and I want businesses to do amazingly. Gracias!

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    Tacos Y Mariscos Las Islitas

    Tacos Y Mariscos Las Islitas

    4.8(280 reviews)
    31.5 mi
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    Been here dozens of times and never disappointed. We arrived after 2:30 and they were still busy…read more The friendly cashier said my order would be ready in 20 minutes. No worries; it's worth waiting for. She gave me a pager, and we watched the chickens while we waited for our 4 soft birria tacos. As always, it was worth the wait. The burria was plentiful, with cilantro and diced onion, on the tacos. The flavor was excellent, especially with their tomatillo salsa and a squeeze of fresh lime. Glad to see the sliced radish, the pickled jalapeño and (oh, man) the marinated carrot slices! As if that isn't good enough, we also got a burria burrito to go. Now, we have something to feast on tomorrow. Mucho Bueno!

    I was searching last night on Oahu where my lunch was going to be today on Maui Decided to give…read moreTacos Y Mariscos a go.........BOYYyYyYy they did NOT disappoint. Let's start by saying, they pulled into the pole position of my most delectable Mexican food bite and place in Hawaii (albeit only had on Oahu and Maii, lol). My order: Chorizo Burrito Bowl and maaayynnn Thai thing was loaded. Starts with a layer of rice, beans, chorizo, green and red cabbage, pico de gallo, avacado, topped with chipotle aioli. Then on the side is a lime, pickled carrots, jalapeño, radish, and I chose spicy salsa. The bowl is huge,, and i stuffed my face and finished every bite haha; it goes to say hot great it was. The rice and beans are a perfect layer of goodness, the crunch from the fresh veggies, that smoky and spicy (light) of the chorizo, richness of that avacado, and finished off with that nice creamy aioli. Then I hit it with the kick or the lime and extra spice of the salsa. I'm in heaven. Oh then add side tart, tangy, and crunchy bites of the pickled veg. Waaaaawhoooo was my tummy happy. I'd like to say, I want to come back and all their other options such as their soft and questo tacos or biria. However as I am not in Maui much, probably going back for my home run. Hopefully next time someone else is with me so I can try their choices haha. The staff were friendly and food came out in good time. They are located on the back side of the food truck area, so don't pass them by if you just jump into the main area. Definitely recommend them for all who havent.

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    Taco de birria y de chorizo!!!!

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    I Lava Tacos - mexican - Updated May 2026

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