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    Luna's Tex Mex Cantina

    3.6 (103 reviews)
    ModerateMexican, Tex-Mex, Bars
    Closed • 11:00 am - 4:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Hipster
    Good for groups

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    Steak & Chicken Fajitas
    Justin H.

    TL;DR Solid Mexican/Tex Mex restaurant in Kaka'ako. Pricy. Steak & Chicken Fajitas = ONO Elote = ONO ----- I love Mexican and Tex Mex food, so when I saw that a new spot had opened up in the same building as where my friend lives, I knew it was only a matter of time before I dined here. Is Luna's the great savior of Hawaii's Mexican cui-scene (see what I did there?). Not exactly. But it's a decent option that's conveniently located. You just have to stomach the prices. Yikes! Luna's is located in the bottom level of the 'A'ali'i condo. There is dedicated retail parking in the back of the building. My wife, daughter, and I stopped by on Monday at around 6pm. The restaurant was at about 80% capacity, and luckily we were able to snag a table. We shared the Elote starter, I ordered the Steak & Chicken Fajitas, and my wife ordered the Baja Fish Tacos. My daughter decided on the Crispy Beef Taco. The Elote was good. It's hard to mess up elote, to be honest. The corn ribs were nicely charred and the chili-lime aioli, cotija cheese, and tajin complimented the corn perfectly. My only complaint is that the toppings were not consistently applied across every rib. The fajitas were delicious, and I'd recommend them as long as you're OK with the price. In addition to the steak, chicken, diced onions, and diced peppers that arrive on a sizzling cast iron platter, the dish is served with tortillas, rice, beans, guacamole, pico, sour cream, salsa, and cheese. I would come back for this dish... but $36 is a tough pill to swallow. My wife said the baja fish tacos were a little bland, so she asked for a side of the chili-lime aioli that accompanied the elote, and that spiced up the dish. I think I would return to Luna's if I'm craving Tex Mex. I want to try their margarita next time.

    Strawberry margarita, a plate of pork and salad
    Angela C.

    Nice place for lunch, self selection lunch plate chipotle style and sit at any table you like. We selected pork and quesadilla, which came with salad, rice, salsa and corn. The food was good, the margaritas were huge, and I like the strawberry and lime flavors, but not the Mango flavor. Inside the restaurant was nice and airy, with large windows open and tradewind blowing through. The manager came to check on us and made sure things are okay. The tables and chairs are nice and comfortable to sit on. We had a great time having lunch here and it very pleasant atmosphere and we will be back. Somethings could be improved: some of the staff aren't as friendly, the cashier does not smile at all, seemed not as friendly. When communicated with a anormal tone of what to put on my plate, the staff can't hear me 80% of the time through the glass, so she had to lean toward the food, without mask, and ask: " what"...time and time again, don't seem very sanitary. A scoop of guacamole is $4 dollars and when I ask for it, the same staff said: what? Oh it is $4 dollars, I felt like I am begging for food... it there a better way to communicate?

    Strawberry frozen margarita--HUGE! Super good
    Hana F.

    Came for the giant frozen margaritas, stayed for the food and ambiance! Their frozen margs are HUGE! The strawberry was my favorite, second being mango, but they also have lime and will also blend any flavors together if you'd like! Our waitress was so nice that even halfway through my mango drink, I told her I actually liked the strawberry better, and she asked if I wanted to switch it out :o But I can never let a good marg go to waste so you can bet I finished the one I had haha The birria tacos were super tasty! Tacos were thin but very flavorful and tasted very authentic, and the birria broth was amazing. The braised beef enchiladas were super good, great portion size, covered in melted cheese. Chips and guac were great, our first basket of chips tasted a little on the stale side, but 2nd basket was great. Guac was oh so fresh. SADLY they were not making churros the day we went!! *cries* So we will need to return just for this--I've been told these are the best churros my friends have ever had. Our waitress said they usually sell out of the churros by 6 or 7 and some customers even ask that an order of churros be saved for them upfront at the start of the meal haha. The atmosphere is wonderful, feels like we stepped into the movie Coco. So colorful, love the tall open windows for a great indoor/outdoor vibe, loved the lively music. Sometimes smoky whenever people order a sizzling plate and it just added to the aroma of our food while we dined :) Overall very cozy welcoming atmosphere. Reservations were easy to make online, made a res for 2 people just the day before going on a Friday at 6:30pm! Service was spectacular, our waitress was very kind, attentive, and so friendly/welcoming. Price was reasonable given the servings/quality/portion. Parking is great, ample free parking at Whole Foods or the theater or even South Shore. Will definitely be back! Thanks for a great dinner! See you at the next pau hana!

    Poke Tostada
    Winnie L.

    I needed to try this new addition to the Ward area before I left. Finally made a reso tonight. The moment we stepped inside, it smelled amazing! Instantly drooled as we waited to be seated. The vibe and decor was very fitting for a Tex Mex resto. We sat facing the bar behind the host stand where all the beverages were displayed. Excited to see slushy machines both non alcoholic and regular. Variety of flavors from strawberry lemonade to lemonade both very flavorful. Sampled the frozen mango magherita but it was too strong for me, a light weight. Ordered the poke tostada to start and so glad we did bc WOW. The tuna was so fresh and vibrant the texture smooth like butter. Guacamole and dollops of sour cream. The tortilla was freshly fried and didn't crack once even after we cut it in fourths to share. I feel like a bit of acidity would have truly enhanced the dish a bit. 4/5 Steak and chicken fajitas regularly portion was great for sharing (2 ppl). The platter of sides that came with it from roasted corn to guacamole to sour cream to shredded cheese to pico de gallo to refried beans and Spanish rice. Loved the condiments to assemble the perfect fajitas that had sweet onions grilled bells and nice and tender chicken breast and steak. I wish it was a bit more sizzling when it arrived but it was still tasty nonetheless. 4/5 Hubs ordered braised beef enchiladas. Ummmm.... He shared the first bite with me and it was so divine that I needed a second. Absolutely delicious. Not spicy but packed with so much balanced flavors. 5/5 The freshly fried churros was not your run of the mill ones you get at the amusement parks. They almost looked like fried bananas. Served with a side of vanilla ice cream and drizzled with caramel sauce throughout. 4/5 Overall had a great time. Service was excellent. Everyone worked well together as a team. Chatted up with the manager and happy to see that the area has this new establishment so close to home.

    Mayumi C.

    We stopped by for lunch after they recently started serving a lunch menu, and it did not disappoint! You can choose from a burrito, bowl, two tacos, salad, nachos, or a quesadilla. We went with the tacos and loved every bite! The kalua pork taco was tender, flavorful, and paired perfectly with the corn and sour cream. The grilled chicken taco was good, too. You also get to choose your sides from refried beans or black beans, plus Spanish rice or lime rice, making it a satisfying meal. Everything was fresh, and generously portioned. The staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming. One of my favorite things is that they're pet-friendly! They even brought out a bowl of fresh water for the dogs without us asking, which was such a thoughtful gesture. We had such a great lunch and a wonderful time. I can't wait to come back and try the burritos, quesadillas, and other menu items. Highly recommend this place if you're looking for delicious food, great service, and a pet-friendly atmosphere. Thank you for a fantastic lunch!

    Crispy tacos
    Jackie W.

    The crispy tacos are extra crispy. Great price for the amount of food. The dish is very good. Drinks are great! For the frozen margaritas- you can mix 2 flavors if you want. It was a windy day and you could really feel that in the restaurant. It's an open restaurant setting. At some points it was too windy. Other than that, the restaurant had a great ambiance and vibe. Service was good. The restaurant was empty around 6pm on a Thursday night but then picked up after that.

    Chips and guac
    Dan A.

    Yet another addition to Ward Village...just keeps getting better and better out here. You may already know that Hawaii is not known for good Mexican food. But I'd say this spot is a solid 4/5. Ambiance is awesome Location awesome Service excellent Food is good. Drinks good. Tried a few items. We enjoyed it. Menu will likely change but I am excited for this spot. Would love to see some California Burrito... I know you guys can pull it off! Or maybe even Hawaiian Burrito/Aloha Burrito. We'll be back to try the other items on the menu.

    Located on the corner... ground level of the 'A'ali'i Building
    Nadine C.

    Spontaneous dinner in Honolulu, Hawaii... Searching the Yelp app for a Hot New Business that Irene and I both haven't visited yet... we agreed on Luna's Tex Mex Cantina Located on the ground level of the 'A'ali'i Building, on the corner of Robinson Lane and Queen Street, there's free parking at several places. I chose Ward Entertainment Complex, diagonal to the restaurant. It was quite busy with most tables full. It was lively and a bit noisy, but we were able to sit and chat at the bar (counter seats). Our server was the bartender. She was pleasant and efficient! I got the Two Taco Plate which comes with yummy beans and rice. The breaded fish and breaded shrimp were okay. I liked the beans the most... and the shrimp after I peeled some breading off... LOL! Overall, it was a fun foodie adventure! Thanks, Irene, for going with me!

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    Irene M.

    A lively place... You must check out in Kaka'ako well 'A'ali'i to be exact on the ground floor right across from Tonkatsu Kuro is Luna's Tex Mex Cantina and you know when you're there as it's a very lively and bright corner it brought to the area for sure. With some outside seating as well brings this newly developed neighborhood the more chill and relaxing vibe that it needed amongst the huge condos and construction with a simple menu offer some huge flavors and thank you Nadine for the suggestion. As she had the Fish Tacos I decided on their Birria Tacos which comes with three and can see the bits of char on the tortilla shells which is placed in a taco stand which I do love along with rice and beans with consommé dip and upon receiving my order I was asked if I wanted lime and salsa...YEAH...and was given a couple each a green and red salsa both had nice gentle heat but was very yummy did elevate it all with such flair. The service is very nice and friendly instantly greeted us at the door and offered the seating they had which was just the counter was a nice way to view the bar and kitchen as well which was fast and very efficient. With lots of parking options available it's a great place to stop and relax for snack, meal, drink or all of the above as though it was a busy place it felt very comforting and relaxing after a long day of adulting it was nice time to taco-about it with a friend. Thank you!

    Ahi tostados
    Lauren N.

    Came for the soft opening of this place and had an amazing time here! The inside of this restaurant is beautiful! Very breezy with indoor and outdoor seating, beautiful plates and bar seating. Love the location, it's perfect for a pau hana/happy hour situation. We ordered a wide variety off the menu which were all great! Some highlights: - Ahi tostados: Best thing on the menu imo!! Will 100% reorder again. Ahi was so fresh and comes with generous heaping of avocado on a large yummy chip. - Chips with guacamole and salsa: Good chips, generous serving of guac - Steak fajitas: Steak was delicious, not overdone, soft and flavorful. Would definitely get again! We also got mango and lilikoi mock-a-ritas which were so good! The lilikoi was very tart if you're not into that, but I enjoyed it. In terms of service, the staff seemed busy but always had time to stop by our table and checked in on us. Excited to come back!

    Here's Miso Katsu with his three steak bowls, fresh chips and waiting for his fresh guac.
    Lisa N.

    Their chips and guacamole was much better than Chipotle's. The guac was a fresh batch and chips were freshly fried. I will get that again every time. My steak bowl was good but needed more corn and lettuce. Overall, food was 10/10 and my friend and I agreed we would come back to Luna's again. Service was pretty good. Staff is super accommodating and hygienic so I can absolutely appreciate that! Note to patrons: no cash accepted.

    Sake Mami
    Bryn A.

    Girllllllllllllll the SAKE MAMIS are dan-GE-RoUs, but sooooooo GoooOoOOod. Thankyou Luis.

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    Shay Y.

    Luna's Cantina is a new-ish restaurant on the ground floor of A'ali'i in Kaka'ako. It's a cute tex-mex restaurant. Fajitas were good. But we were told by our server that the larger portion is twice the size of the regular, and so we decided to share the large steak fajitas. Then we saw some regular portions going out to other tables and it didn't look like half of what we had, it looked like almost the same size. The onions were also burnt to a crisp, basically disintegrated. But the flavor was good. Place is pricey, but tasty.

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