I have traveled from L.A to Seattle looking for the perfect enchilada. And I found it right here in Hilo Hawaii. Excellent food, great service. Can't wait to go back. Mahalo read more

Our go-to spot when we don't feel like cooking. They never fail us. We always order the same thing: the steak burrito and the steak enchilada. Sometimes we'll get the carne asada too. Everything is always so good! The service is excellent, and they're usually pretty quick. I also love their lilikoi margaritas, blended or on the rocks. The vibes in there are fun and lively, but we're homebodies, so we take our food to go most of the time. read more

Luquin’s Mexican Restaurant - Steak burrito w/ extra rice & beans + Steak Enchiladas - Mexican Near Me - Pāhoa, Hawaii

Best food, love the margaritas and service was great. Friendly and comfortable atmosphere! Such a good neighborhood vibe!!

I haven't been here in years. We arrived at 7:00 p.m. on a Saturday night and of course, they were busy but we got lucky and were seated right away. We had excellent service. Water, chips & salsa were brought right away. They brought us a second chips & salsa because our order took over 30 minutes. I had the steak burrito deluxe and my friend had the quesadilla. We both enjoyed our meals. read more

Luquin’s Mexican Restaurant - Deluxe steak burrito - Mexican Near Me - Pāhoa, Hawaii

After reading recent reviews I was a bit skeptical about trying this place. Boy was I glad I didn't listen to the bad reviews. The food we had was amazing. Actually the best I have ever had. We had the chicken Flautas (chimichangas) with side of beans. The beans were so tasty as the Flautas were. Great salsa and guacamole too!! If I had to say something that I personally didn't really like, it would be their chips. A bit oily but that did not keep me from scarfing them down. The waitress and hostess were both very inattentive and kind. The whole place was comfortable and fun. I will definitely be back to try the rest of the menu. Went back a couple days later and had the Chicken Flauta and Bacon Cheeseburger with a side of onion rings. Not disappointed at all. It was a Friday evening so it was loud from the bar area. Still worth going for the food. read more

Luquin’s Mexican Restaurant - Flauta Chicken - Mexican Near Me - Pāhoa, Hawaii

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Hear from California visiting one of my dear friends. She recommended this place so here we are. We came around lunch time and lucky for us there was no wait. It was very chill and kickback. My friend ordered the flautas and I ordered the shrimp burrito. I also ordered a Corona margarita. All in all a great experience and food was delicious. Thanks, to our server Alyssa. read more

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I love their take out! You can call to order and pickup! Their staff is so nice and responsive and their food is so good! Not just warm up and serve can tell they have their menu items that are solid and cooked through and packaged with care! The inside is nice and Ohana friendly we brought our four keiki and was all treated with kindness! I appreciate this business and I returned more than once and look forward to going again! read more

Good, clean and consistent time and time again. The delicious food, friendly service and comfortable/casual ambiance keeps me coming back

The food has really gone downhill. Honestly used to be reliably tasty but no more. Very unimaginative with a mediocre presentation now and not much attention to flavors. I am awake with heartburn now too and wondering what happened. this once "pretty good" Mexican food resturaunt. There were lots of staff there but the service was still awful. bed experience! This is my last time dining there. read more

Good food, good service, noisy. It is worth trying at least once. The food very flavorful, though.

I placed a takeout order for a chili rellano anda cheese enchilada, specifying all beans no rice. I made the request for all beans two more times as she seemed to be confused. I picked up my order and got home not only did it have rice, the cheese enchilada was lukewarm. The cheese wasn't even melted! Still in chunks. The chili rellano wasn't any better. Not sure what happened to the restaurant. It used to be good. Not so much now. read more

Prices online were much lower then what is currently on the menu in the restaurant. $20 for a burrito is ridiculous. Two tacos and beans for $23 is way to much. read more

I enjoy the food here, but have always had some issues with the service. I think today was the final straw, I had paid my bill, but said I would be sitting a while to enjoy my drink (I had intended to switch from cola to a margarita, but was never asked, I was just handed a bill) I stepped away for a minute, but left my glasses behind as a marker, and came back to my glasses gone and the table cleared. When I complained that I wasn't done I was told that there was a lineup of people, the next door table told me my glasses were up front. I've had good service from a couple of the waiters, but I hate that the hostess will see you waiting to be seated at the register but not even acknowledge you. read more

First night on this side of the island - we needed some Mexican after a stop at Long's. Again, reminded by the locals that "non-tipping people are assholes" from a bar patron, and if you've ever worked in a service industry, you know that to be true. The pork was cooked perfectly - the pork fat was like butter, and made for a perfect mixture with the accouterments for my burrito. Our waitress made sure our waters were full, I had all the beer I needed, and delivered our food the second it was ready. What more could I ask for? Along with a tecate, it was a perfect end of the day Mexican meal that hit all the right notes. read more

Luquin’s Mexican Restaurant - Carnitas 10/2023 - Mexican Near Me - Pāhoa, Hawaii

I don't know this place has such low stars. I like it. Fresh chips and salsa. Yes it's pricey but it's Hawaii. Definitely deserves at least 4 till give it a 5! read more

Great gathering place with friends for years! Superb Waiters in this ambiance restaurant! We always eat and dine here for years! read more

Luquin’s Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Pāhoa, Hawaii

Aloha! Food is good. Staff are very nice and friendly. I certainly do miss the Old Location!! Now they're in the Old KFC location. I'm Not Impressed. read more

This is such a yummy place for Mexican food! Especially when it's so hard to find good Mexican in general on the islands. They give you really big portions and it comes out hot and fast. The staff is very friendly and welcoming to all. It's very much a family feel. It's also a great place to come for a beer or 6 with friends! read more

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Went in for a 2nd time....food was good and bigger servings on rice and beans. Service was good this time around.

Tuesday the 18th about 130 the service was horrible. It took over a 1/2 hour to get my burger and then there was a hair in it and then, when I returned the burger, my server didn't even ask if I wanted another one or say oh I'm so sorry about that. She just said OK and grabbed it and walked away, so I sat at the table and I waited about 15, 20 more minutes thinking she would bring me another one... after realizing they weren't gonna bring me a replacement or even apologize and when I mentioned it, I've been waiting over an hour for my food. I was told that I was not waiting that long.. .. i walked out. Very disappointed. Felt ignored the whole time. read more

All food is incredible. Beans and rice perfect. Shrimp and fish tacos, great. Negative complaints rediculous. If you want vegetarian or salads go to Kona read more

The one in pahoa is much better than Hilo luquins. I ordered a chicken nachos from Hilo $15 barley any chicken and filled with refried beans not worth it. Compared to Pahoa luquins $12 and it was very much more satisfying and delicious. read more

Lousy service bathroom smelled like crap lingering over to the dining room .They do not give a F about the guests

We eat here quite often Delicious Food,great service and good prices. The ambiance is really nice its very open read more

Luquin’s Mexican Restaurant - Ahi Enchilada, soooo good - Mexican Near Me - Pāhoa, Hawaii

I ordered take out from here based on the menu they have posted online. When I went to pick it up and pay it was considerably more expensive. We chose this restaurant based off of the pricing they advertised online. Felt like a bait and switch. read more

This spot is popular! Delicious food reasonable prices and friendly service make this a place that I will definitely come back to. read more

Luquin’s Mexican Restaurant - Taco salad with chicken - Mexican Near Me - Pāhoa, Hawaii

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I come here 1-2 times a week for the last several years. The food is delicious and reasonably priced. I recommend the steak fajita and shrimp quesadillas. Margaritas are a must. I'm a light weight drinker but one gets me tipsy. Waitress are always friendly and kind. read more

Luquin’s Mexican Restaurant - Street tacos and shrimp quesadillas - Mexican Near Me - Pāhoa, Hawaii

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Ambience is great and it gets crowded. Been there two times and the food didn't have that Mexican flavor. I'm used to like in LA. I order carnitas burritos and the meat wasn't flavorful and the pieces were way too long. The rice had no flavor but the beans were good. This location has very friendly wait staff and better service. read more

Food services sucked, they messed up a Shirley temple.charge you for chips and then for salsa also but never come back to your table. Kept coming back hoping it would change but nope it suckssssss read more

First time here. It's was perfect cause they open at 10 am. I was surprised every seat at the bar was full at shortly after 10 am in the morning. The prices in their website must be old cause it cost more on their menu. It was a clean restaurant and the food was eatable. Service was good too. read more

Luquin’s Mexican Restaurant - Ground beef Enchiladas - Mexican Near Me - Pāhoa, Hawaii

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Friendly host, attentive server. Food came out quickly. Had enchiladas. Had good sauce. Sorry forgot pics

There's no sign outside of the building saying the restaurant's name, and the curb appeal could use some work, looks more like a dive bar than a restaurant. As soon as we walked in the service was fantastic! 5 stars to the staff! The food was kinda hit or miss, some things much better than others 5 rice & beans, chips & red salsa (free), shredded beef crispy taco 4 Chile relleno - the red sauce had more of an Italian flavor to it than Mexican but everything else in there was delicious 2 carnitas- very dry 1 green salsa verde- tasted like blended green tomatoes and water (also didn't know the side of salsa was extra charge) read more

Luquin’s Mexican Restaurant - Plato Mexicano; Chile relleno & beef crispy taco - Mexican Near Me - Pāhoa, Hawaii

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Republicans and MAGA NOT welcome here,I was told by the purple haired bartender that she disliked my hat and I should know where I am,then showed me cuss jar that on the back had Elon,Trump,MAGA so made it clear my wife and I were not welcome there. I have been going here for 7 years and never experienced this before,in fact I have given hot peppers I grow to them on several occasions no charge. Purple hair also had a shirt on that said "don't be a Cocksucker". My wife and I are done going after this experience... read more

Really super busy and loud when we arrived it slowed and quieted as the evening wore on. Not much for atmosphere bright no real decorations to speak of. I couldn't hear any music but perhaps because I couldn't even hear the others at our table! The server hand carried 4 drinks to the table (no cocktail tray) and plopped them down leaving those that had Margaritas to figure out which type was which. I asked 3 times for a straw for my water (never came). The food was reasonably priced. I've yet to have outstanding Mexican food in Hawaii but I'm not sure I'd go back here. Maybe if someone else wanted to. Just okay read more

Luquins has been around for many years. I would go there in my younger years and both of my sons have grown up dining there also. Everyone who works there are like family. The food is always good and the drinks even better. read more

Luquin’s Mexican Restaurant - Steak and Shrimp.. dip your steak into that butter garlic sauce with the shrimp! Not the best picture but the food is always on point. - Mexican Near Me - Pāhoa, Hawaii

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Food was decent. Not great. We had chicken tacos and fish tacos. Service was fine but they were obviously interested in closing as much as in helping us have a great experience. They have TVs but they weren't watching sports, which I thought was weird for this type of establishment. read more

I'm staying in pahoa for a month and have been pretty disappointed with food in the area. I'm from San Diego so I live on Mexican food. I'm so glad I found this place!! I got potato tacos & rice/beans and my fiancé got the carnitas. We were both very happy with our meals. The service has been great too the few times we've been! Definitely recommend read more

Luquin’s Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Pāhoa, Hawaii

This place is a staple here in Pahoa. People come here for drinks, food and a lot of socializing. You can often hear staff calling customers by their name as they enter into the restaurant. The service here is friendly and prompt. The restaurant gives off that place away from home vibe/cheers atmosphere with of course the ambiance of a usual Mexican restaurant. The food is great enough to come back again. My personal favorite are the shrimp fajitas paired of course with a nice mango or coconut margarita on the rocks. I really can't compare the authenticity since I've not had a great amount of Mexican food but how can you mess up a good taco or burrito? My husband loves the shrimp nachos while my daughter always goes for the side of rice and beans. This is a great stop along your visit of the Puna area. read more

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Solid Mexican-American food. Salsa and Chips = 10 stars Always busy and a lively atmosphere full of regulars at the bar. The place has quick service, although a few of the waitresses are definitely not the most friendly, and I dread being in their section if I see them working. Food is typical Mexican-American food, definitely not authentic (I moved from Mexico to Hawaii) but a tasty option in a town that is limited with choices. I mostly go for the chips and salsa. I've ordered a nacho and quesadilla, and both were just okay, especially for the price. Have a really hard time paying for Mexican food when I can just make it at home, myself. I usually will eat the rice and beans off my friends plate, which again is so-so. I pay for additional chips/salsa most of the time as my meal. My friend always orders the Carnitas Flauta, which isn't a Flauta but a Chichanga in actuality. He has tried other menu items and has been disappointed, so he sticks with the "Flauta." One time, we got them to make a shrimp "flauta" at their Hilo location, and it was incredible. I wish they would have that on the menu as a choice all the time but cannot due to seafood allergies. read more

Now mostly a tourist trap, and to be completely honest this place UESD to be good...it no longer is. Last 2 times I went I decided to give them a pass because the food quality took a massive hit. I went back recently during a slow time hoping that things were better. It actually got worse. Ordered a wet pulled pork burrito and it was mostly just a puddle of canned sauce poured over the burrito. It was mostly inedible and flavorless. The plate was basically wet mush. My friend ordered carne asada nachos, simple enough right? Yeah it was 80% jalapeños, 15% stale bagged chips, and 5% "chopped steak" which looked like a dog chewed it and spat it back up also had a bed of old dark lettuce. I know people who once worked at this establishment and they have unfortunately told me about the unsanitary conditions that the cooks allow to take place, and unfortunately you can taste and see it in the food. Server was kind, hence any stars. Taco Bell is a little more authentic than here with better quality steer clear. The food in the pictures was about $32...insanity. read more

Luquin’s Mexican Restaurant - Friends "Carne Asada Nachos." Mostly cheese stuck to a plate and a fistful of jalpenos, maybe 3 pieces of chewed up meat. Disgusting - Mexican Near Me - Pāhoa, Hawaii

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