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    Maui's on Main

    4.3 (178 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Dogs allowed

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    Mom and pop style restaurant. Small and decorated. I've never been to Hawaii, so I can't speak on the authenticity. But, the food was amazing. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the pork was flavorful. The Mac was overly flavorful but I feel like it added a nice balance to the seasoned meats. Will definitely come back and highly recommend. The two meat plate was enough to feed 2 people. * I also got a donut not photographed, but it was great as well.

    Outdoor patio dining
    Mazi G.

    It's all made from scratch, and that's why this place totally deserves 5 stars. It's a one-person show here, so be patient when you order. It's totally worth the wait, the taste, and the portion size. You can really tell the difference between homemade and the processed stuff at chain restaurants. The prices are a little high, but the taste makes it worth it.

    2 meat Plate: Kuloa Pork and Garlic Shrimp with white rice & Mac
    Bailey H.

    5 Stars - A Taste of the Islands Right Here in Texas! Service? A+ across the board. From the moment I walked in, the staff made me feel like ohana -- incredibly welcoming, knowledgeable, and more than happy to walk me through the menu. If you're new to Hawaiian cuisine, this is exactly the kind of place that'll guide you without overwhelming you. I kicked things off with the teriyaki musubi, and let me tell you -- one bite and I was instantly transported back to the islands. The rice was perfectly cooked, the shrimp was expertly seasoned, and the pork paired with the sweet chili sauce was the ideal balance of savory and sweet. Absolute harmony on a plate. But the real standout? The mac salad. Creamy, cool, and impossibly comforting -- it's the kind of side that steals the show. My only regret? Not discovering this spot sooner... and not trying the ube milkshake (yet). Plenty of outdoor seating if you want to soak up the sun, or cool indoor tables with crisp A/C if the Texas heat gets too real. Authentic flavors, genuine hospitality -- highly recommend.

    2 meat plate with chicken and pork
    Vanessa A.

    The building had good vibes. Parking was a bit hard because there were cars blocking the one of the ramps to enter the parking lot so I had to go in a circle to get to the other side to enter the parking lot. The service was nice and kind. I just had to wait for my ube shake for a long while. I wish they would've told me the shake would've been so long of a wait because I would've just got a fountain drink with my meal. So heads up, if you were thinking to get a shake to drink while eating your meal, maybe you should get a fountain drink too while you wait for the shake. The shake was really good though! I also got the two meat plate with pork & chicken. I thought it was pretty good.

    Plate with shrimp, teriyaki chicken, mac salad and white rice
    Sia B.

    At first it was a bit difficult to get parking, but once we did, it was a breeze to find! There is an outdoor seating area and an inside seating area with about 9 tables. The lady who took our order was helpful and sweet. The food was incredibly delicious (so good that I forgot to take a picture right when we got it). We got a plate with shrimp, teriyaki chicken, double mac salad and white rice. The shrimp tasted fresh and the seasoning was great. The teriyaki chicken was also really delicious especially when we mixed the sauce with siracha! Overall, this was one of my favorite places i've been to and I'll be sure to make my way back!

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    Humberto M.

    So very 1st time here and I've passed this place up several times in the past. So I had to for lunch in the outdoors & the Sun Helpful Friendly staff members & lively spot on the corner. I had the Big Daddy Special & waited outside for my grub to come. There was some customers already eating outside & enjoying their food. So I decided to join in As I was ordering up, a SAPD Officer came in to pickup some food & I took care of his TOGO bill for him ‍ Gotta support Our Blue This Big Daddy Sandwich was Delicious with Pulled Pork & Toppings on Fresh Bread Yummy The French Fries we're just Okay Some of them weren't cooked thoroughly through But the Sandwich & Service plus Atmosphere made up for this mishap. The next time that I come, I'll ask to have Fries Crispy or maybe have another side dish One Suggestion that I have is to play some Hawaiian Reggae Music while dining outside

    2 Meat Plate With Rice And Mac Salad
    Jose G.

    Wanted to try it when we passed by! Small atmosphere and only one person taking orders etc. Ordered the 2 meat plate with the pulled pork and teriyaki chicken. Also ordered a spam musubi. Soda fountain was down so they have canned sodas as well as hawaiian sodas for purchase. Diving in, the meats had great flavor, just lacks a sauce of some sort. The rice also needs some sauce to elevate the dish, and the mac is fine on its own. The spam musubi is served warm, a lot of rice to spam ratio on this version of it! Super simple and plain, wish it also had a sauce to accompany it! Overall a cool spot!

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    Paul M.

    What a surprise find! We found this on Yelp so we have to get the word out! kinda off the beaten path but adequate free parking, a few tables inside and 8-9 tables outside. it's an older building but they've done a nice job making it cute. The server was very friendly and helpful with the menu. It's an order at the counter establishment. Our order arrived timely for freshly prepared food and was pleasantly presented. Now to the food!!! Brah! this was the best Hawaiian food i've had since living the islands! the Kalua Pig is smoky and tender , the teriyaki chicken is tangy and the perfect level of texture. the Hawaiian fried chicken is amazing! all the requirements! three meats two scoops of white rice and mac salad! perfect :) Mahalo

    GeeNah C.

    No A/C. Primitive facilities. Awkward parking. Dynamite food. Even if you are BIG, it will fill you. The smallest burger brings shame to fast food chains. The Musubi absolutely slaps. Real fried rice, and the Fish and chips made me cry for England. (wee bit salty TBH). There will be updates.

    Holly F.

    The food and service here was amazing! They have a food truck and a restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating. The ladies working there were super nice and helpful. The food was delicious and very generous portions. This is the best Hawaiian food I have had in San Antonio! I definitely recommend the fried chicken and macaroni salad.

    Becky V.

    First time here and let me tell you this place was fire we wish we had room for their dessert but this won't be the only time I'll be back. So freaking good guys!!! And the customer service was phenomenal! Cool vibes too

    Ube milkshake
    Ethan Z.

    Excellent new Hawaiian restaurant near downtown San Antonio. The Tiki style restaurant features a Hawaiian themed patio, luau music, and a small indoor seating area. The restaurant and staff is very welcoming. Their menu offers great cornerstone Hawaii bites for a fair price! I was happy to try this restaurant while visiting home from LA. My grandma and girlfriend accompanied me and came by around Friday at 8PM. There was plenty seating and a short wait time for our entrees to come out. The amount of food for the price is generous and the quality of plate was amazing. Their shrimp and chicken were very good. And the Mac salad was fair. The sauce brought the plate together and was a hit for my Hawaiian craving. The Food was a solid 4.5/5 and the Ube shake was good but could have had stronger Ube flavor. Their ambiance, serving sizes, and service was the real winner and made me happy to try this spot. I'd definitely consider coming back on more trips to SA

    Teriyaki chicken plate with rice & macaroni and teriyaki sauce.
    Debbie L.

    Maui's on Main was recommend to me. We went for lunch and ordered one meat plates. I had the teriyaki chicken & hubby had the kalua pork. Both plates had very large portions. We ate about half before we took the plates home. The meats were very tender and we enjoyed both of them. The rice and macaroni sides were very plain. He put the teriyaki sauce over the rice to give it some flavor. We were the only ones there so we chose a table and waited about 10 mins for our food. The place is very clean and looks right out to the neighboring businesses. The total for our order was $43 including 2 Hawaiian flavored juice cans. As we finished the meats, we discovered a bed of rice under both meats. I think if they served a plate with smaller portions and much less rice they could have a lower priced plate. OR next time order one plate for two people to eat. Overall tasty meats is my impression.

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