Located in the parking lot outside Lucky Seven Liquors at 435 Atkinson Drive. Typically open from 6:00pm to 11:00pm. Weekly schedule varies, though. While the posted days are Tuesday, Friday and Saturday, he sometimes will also open on other days. My most recent visit was on a Thursday. Always a pleasure to sample something from the menu. I try not to have the same thing every time. If possible, he appreciates it when you pay with $1 bills because he sometimes runs out when people pay with 10s or 20s. read more

Cash only, first come first serve, only open 3 nights a week! You'll see a tiny little truck with colorful lights located inside a plaza with a liquor store & massage place. Located right across from the Ala Moana Hotel. Plenty of parking. Can be a little sketchy at night due to the liquor store. Oscar is a one man operation so please be patient during prime hours. This very small, but mighty little food truck will offer you the most authentic tacos and burritos on island. Don't judge a book by its cover, sometimes you'll never know what kind of gem you'll find... As a fellow Mexican food lover, this satisfied my cravings. From the crisp tortilla crunch, flavorful carne asada, to the authentic red and green salsa made in a molcajete..every bite of it was full of delicious. 2 carne asada burritos were $34. It's not the biggest burrito in town, but it sure is one of the most authentic you'll find. Quality over Quantity. We first learned about this place by meeting Mayita herself! She was very kind and friendly, happy to explain the menu and talk with us. She kept raving about how her husband, Oscar, makes the best Mexican food and how she knows we'd love it. We're so glad we listened to her and finally came by to check it out. It definitely was the highlight of my Friday night :) Mahalo Oscar & Mayita! read more

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I enjoyed it! This little hole-in-the-wall lunch wagon has a simple menu but offers quality food! Don't expect a giant-sized like chipotle! It was nicely crisped and a filling! Also has a variety of salsa and sauces available read more

Mayita's Grill - Birria Burrito - Mexican Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

The food truck, (more of a small trailer stand), is very clean and well organized. The owner who is the single worker there is friendly and hard working. The food is made to order and comes out hot and fresh. Cash only. Food had very good flavors and is one of the few legit Mexican food place in town. read more

Good & service were very good. It was a bit expensive, but worth it. It's in a very nice place , in a town where good tasty Mexican food is really hard to find, the steak tacos are out of this world. read more

**CASH ONLY** wish I knew this earlier (c'mon yelpers). As someone who doesn't typically carry cash it was a miracle I had enough in my wallet for 1 taco! . Located at a tiny parking lot across from Ala moana hotel. Look for the shiny rainbow lights! There's 1 table and 1 bench to sit. I got lucky as the only customer at the time. . Carne asada taco was sooo good ($5). Pricier than what I'm used to in LA but the taste brought me back to authentic Mexican taco trucks. Highly recommend. . I'm definitely coming back here - with much more cash! lol. . Big shoutout to the owner running this one man show. I commend you and appreciate the yummy food you make. Thank you! . cheers (: read more

Honest review coming in HOT :D Quick Note: #cashonlylocation So the other day my ohana and I pulled up to this cute little wagon named Mayita's Grill with some Christmas music and yummy aromas coming out of it. I chatted for a bit with the chef inside I later learned was the owner (Oscar) he was so kind as to solely speak Spanish with me as requested as well as teach me some new phrases so that I can put my Spanish to some more real world use. Now to the food! My first impression was YUMMY! I got the Carne Asada Burrito and the flavor was definitely present not to mention I am a crispy gyal and the way he prepares his Carne makes the meat have some nice crispy exteriors so for me it was really pleasant. My fam all got different variations of the Birria options (Burrito & Quesadillas) I will admit the opposing comments that were among the bulk of us were how messy and essentially difficult to eat the burritos were without a fork (which would've only been an issue if we wanted to eat on the go) as well as the fact that there were no drink options and we all planned to eat at the location. Beyond those small things there were fresh tasting topping and yummy mild-medium salsas. Overall I had an amazing experience! read more

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Mayita's is a locally owned business located in a strip mall parking lot across Ala Moana. It is just the man himself working the taco trailer so expect to wait if there are already people in front of you. Worth it though. I always get the carne asadas - 3 for $12. My friend & I tried the carnita but the meat was a bit too dry. They also have jackfruit & chicken tacos. Tacos come with a good amount of meat. Sometimes you can add toppings yourself, other times he'll do it for you. There's onions, cilantro, lime, tomatoes & guac. The salsa verde sauce is so yummy with the tacos. Each taco comes with 2 tortilla shells so you basically get 6 mini tacos if you split them up which is what I do (comes with enough meat to ration). Most taco shops are only open during the day & I am a tacos-for-dinner girl so I'm glad Mayita's stays open til 10 pm. Thank you for fulfilling my taco cravings Mayita's! read more

Mayita's Grill - Carne Asadas (3 for $12, each taco actually comes with 2 tortilla shells, such a good deal) - Mexican Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I like how calm and nice the owner was making the food! He has lights and a table to dine at. The music is charming as well. I was riding past on my bicycle and was able to order my food and have it in my hand in 5 minutes. They have an assortment of sauces. But what really caught my attention was the HOMEMADE red salsa and green salsa. There is onion, limes, cilantro, jalapeños ect fresh cut out for us to grab from as well. All in all I was ECSTATIC to eat the food. Being a delicious truck I think he should invest in a Venmo QR code because the burrito was $14. I got the steak burrito because a loyal customer before me told me it is the best. It is rather long in length and a hefty burrito. Fresh ingredients inside and allowed the other condiments I added to blend together to create one of the best burritos I have had on island in 6 years. read more

Mayita's Grill - Streak burrito Homemade red and green salsa with the fresh condiments on top. - Mexican Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Perhaps the smallest food truck I have ever seen, but the owner is very friendly and the food is superb. Right across the street from the Ala Moana hotel. Prices are quite reasonable. read more

I've seen this lil truck every night from Tuesday - Saturday. We live on the neighborhood nearby and everytime we walk the doggo the taco man truck is present. This is also the closest & easiest access to grab tacos. Onolicious tacos!!!! ~ Been grabbing tacos in here two times already and everytime, it doesn't disappoint us. No wonder sometimes or most of the night there's a queue in here, coz I know exactly how good the owner made those delish tacos. This lil truck sell not only taco but also quesadillas & burritos. Haven't tried them yet but next time will do. Portion serving is small though. It won't even make you full esp. the tacos. A bit pricey but maybe we'll consider it coz the tacos are good. ~ Customer service is good. The guy is friendly and is happy to answer your question/s, make and serve your order. You too should try this one. ~ Mahalo & HAPPY JUANDERING fellow yelpers! read more

Mayita's Grill - Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Amazing quaint little cart selling the most delicious burrito I ve had in a while. Burrito i had was really unique, balanced, and flavorful. I absolutely loved the variety of toppings including the salsa that was offered The man running the cart was extremely sweet and hard working. His service has him a repeat customer! Whenever I can i like to stop by this cart. read more

Mayita's Grill - Mexican Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Got a steak burrito for $17 and there was more cheese than anything... may as well called it a cheese burrito... never going there again!

The food was tasty and satisfied our cravings! Man is very nice. I would recommend and definitely will come back! Go check this place out read more

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Excellent food. It's the best authentic Mexican food I've had on the island so far. The spicy homemade salsa is my favorite. read more

Mayita's Grill - Steak burrito / chicken taco - Mexican Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Cutest little taco truck across from the Ala Moana hotel! CASH ONLY! Best birria i've had on island by far. Lots of authentic homemade sides: jalepenos, cilantro, onions, salsa verde, salsa rojo (which is amazing!!!) & the birria items come with a delicious little serving of consome! Taco tuesday special is $1 off birria items. Not on the menu but you can ask for a single birria taco (instead of 3) if you're just looking to try; there is also a little sink on the side of the truck by the table in case your meal gets a little messy :) read more

Mayita's Grill - Mexican Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

The BEST burrito i ever had. Walked down here yesterday to give it a try and I got the Carne asada burrito, and if I wasn't so full I would have went down to get a second one. Make sure you try the Chipotle salsa on the side with a bit of cilantro and lime. I'm going back today for seconds. read more

Mayita's Grill - Carne asada burrito. - Mexican Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

For a good taco, I will drive, walk, stand on the sidewalk, listen to a generator, and eat in the dark with my hands; and Mayita's Grill is turning out noteworthy tacos. Get the fresh Ahi Tacos seared if he has it. With homemade pico de gallo, guac, onions, cilantro and a squeeze of lime. These were super tasty and fresh. If there's no fish, the Carne Asada and Carnitas are also both good in their own right. And don't miss the homemade chipotle sauce which adds nice heat and flavor. Pour it into a burrito and dip your quesadilla in it to take both to the next level. We'll be back. read more

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Okay the only bad thing about this place and why I'm only giving 4 stars was the wait. I know it's a little shack and the food was delicious, but we waited in the parking lot for right around an hour... having said that, this food was unbelievably good. We enjoyed the meal so much that even if we had to wait that long again, we said we'd be back. Honolulu doesn't have a great reputation with Mexican food so it's really nice to have a go to place! I hate to say it but this is worth the wait! Times are Tuesday through Saturday 5:45-10pm read more

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Best tacos on the island hands down. I'm from LA and this is my little taste of home AUTHENTIC street tacos. Makes me so happy! Thank you Mayitas grill! Fuego! read more

Mayita's Grill - Mexican Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

So ever drive by and see a random cart on the road?! That's this place here! He's located across the street from ala moana hotel. There's parking near by in front of a nail salon and pay day loans. The area can be a little sketchy so come with a friend or two! He said he made the cart himself. So genius! It literally fits just one person in there but he has what he needs to do his job. I recommend the pork burrito over the tacos. It's the best bang for your buck. The wait can be long sometimes but then again it's just one person doing everything, so keep that in mind too! ;) each burrito is roughly about 8$ each- cash only! There's even a condiment bar with salsas and fresh cilantro. Be warned some of the salsa is a wee bit spicy! But it's good tho. I went with a girlfriend one day and we ate there. We asked where do people normally eat? He said it's ok to eat on the counter or on the small table in front of the cart where all the hot sauces are. He said that's what they do back at his home town. So we did! And later ordered more to go for our families before we left. Hopefully he can get some help. Maybe a cashier? That would be cool. He's super friendly and hope his business thrives for years to come. read more

Taco truck!!!!!!!! This little taco truck is located on Atkinson Grill across of Ala Moana Hotel. When I say little.... it's really little. He's a one man show! Depending on the time of day you can get your food quick...some days, I guess people just want tacos! So if you don't mind the wait, the tacos are totally worth it. LOCATION: Atkinson Drive.... there's a tiny parking lot at the money mart.... kinda a tight area. PRICE: cheap... I usually get the 3 tacos for $8 FOOD: yum!!! C'mon tacos!!!!! There's a line, this place must be good!! (They got the green pass sign posted too) SERVICE: it's a one man show.... takes a bit for him to get to you if it's busy, however, the wait is worth it. He's super nice too! ATMOSPHERE: ok so the location may not be the best location, however, it gives it more of that hole in the wall, awesome taco truck feel. I'd recommend coming with someone and not alone..... only because I've seen some creepers walking by.... but the again, the freaks do come out at night right? Lol Will I be back? Of course! Like every taco Tuesday!!! read more

Mayita's Grill - The one gets long sometimes - Mexican Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Definitely a must try if you catch him during his open times. The carnitas and Carne asada tacos are incredible.

Found this place by accident while searching yelp for real, authentic tacos after the gym. It's a single, awesome guy delivering real flavors. He's the real deal. He also has a great condiment/toppings bar. I tried the carne asada and carnitas tacos, and carnitas quesadilla. Amazing, balanced flavor and not oily. I asked if he'd ever considering including chorizo in his menu. He said he's planning on doing so and expanding to brunch. I'm going to be both happy and sad when this hidden gem goes public! read more

Mayita's Grill - Condiment bar. - Mexican Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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I'm so happy that I finally got to try this little taco truck! I went to school in LA, so I've missed getting tacos from taco trucks. Mayita's Grill isn't even really a taco truck -- more like a cute little taco cart! My boyfriend was attending a conference at the Convention Center, so we decided to meet at Mayita's for dinner. This is entirely a one-man-show. The taco cart is so small the man barely has space to turn around, but trust me -- he makes magic in that truck! My boyfriend ordered the chicken tacos and I ordered the carne ones, and we had one of each. We sat at the single table that is next to the cart. If that one table is taken, you may have to take your taco to go or eat it standing. The tacos came out within 20 minutes, and there's a variety of toppings you can add on (including homemade salsa in a giant mortar & pestle). I liked being able to add on exactly how much fresh cilantro, lime, and chopped onion that I wanted. The tacos were delicious. Probably one of the best I've had on island! They tasted like ones I would get from the taco trucks in LA! My boyfriend's favorites were the chicken ones, but I actually really liked the carne ones. They were finger lickin' good! I believe you can park in that small strip mall parking lot where the cart parks, but we parked in Ala Moana (because we were going to Shirokiya afterwards anyway). I would highly recommend this place! read more

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I love this place! I love the authentic feel of a small cart serving up great Mexican food. I miss having great tacos at my leisure back in Florida right after a night out downtown or enjoying the many street tacos in LA when visiting family. I'm beyond happy we have such a place like Mayita's Grill. I wish we had more (quality ones) like it around the island. This small cart right across from Ala Moana Hotel in the same lot as Lucky 7 Liquor is a must for your Mexican cravings. The owner and operator Oscar is an amazing guy! He has 1-2 people that'll fill in for him every now and then but for the most part he's a one man show. And that includes prep for all his ingredients! I feel like that's the hardest part (at least most monotonous) of any food establishment. But props to Oscar for putting in the hard work and being passionate about it. He's always down to talk story as long as his line isn't too hectic. Otherwise just enjoy the disco or old school rock he plays as he grills away. Chicken or Carnitas Tacos are 3 for $10 and Carne Asada are 3 for $11. If you're feeling a bit more hungry the burritos are bang for your buck; Chicken/Carnitas $10 and Carne Asada $11. There's also tostadas as well but I've never tried them. I'm a sucker for carnitas so that's my default and Oscar cooks up some great carnitas! My dad usually gets carne asada and I always sneak in a bite (amazing!). All salsas are made in house. You definitely have to try his chipotle, it has a kick but you'll survive. Along with the salsas you have almost every Mexican hot sauce you could want. I highly recommend! Be sure to check the Yelp page for hours because sometimes they do change. But for the most part he's fairly consistent and you're guaranteed to catch him at night! read more

Mayita's Grill - Carnitas Tacos :) - Mexican Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Best Mexican food on Oahu!! We had the steak burrito, carnitas tostada and birria tacos. Every single was was 10/10

This was really good. I think this might be the best street tacos in Hawaii. I got 3 different tacos: carnitas, carne asada, and pollo. The carnitas one was solid. It had great flavor. The pollo was pretty good. The meat was moist and also had good flavor. The carne asada was a little on the dry side that made the meat tough. There were condiments that you could add. They had a lot of nice options. I enjoyed the chile verde and pickled jalapeno. Overall, this is a nice spot. read more

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My endless search for a go-to Mexican spot led my to Mayitas Grill, which may be the answer. Mayitas is a small food cart located a block down from the Convention Center in a small parking lot. It's big enough to only fit a single person inside, and is easy to miss bc of how small it is, but don't overlook this place. There is a picnic table to enjoy your food on the spot, but I'd recommend this as more of a take out and enjoy at home (or on the beach) kinda place. The food was great. It's a small, simple menu, but what they do offer, they do great. You can get either a burrito, street tacos or a quesadilla, with you choice of various Mexican style meats. I had the Asada Burrito, and although it's simple, the flavor was on point. The serving size is smaller compared to the California Mexican spots I'm used to, but it's still worth trying! The food did take a little longer to get, so keep that in mind and don't come starving! Overall, Mayitas is definitely worth checking out. My only gripe with them is that it's been hit or miss on when I can catch them open. Keep in mind that they are cash only. read more

First want to start with Oscar, he is the owner. He is an amazing person and chef, I've known him for years and he's always been a hardworking, charismatic personality. I can tell he puts a lot of love into his food. Great and fresh quality. I would highly recommend the carne asada burrito, it was hands down the most delicious burrito on island. Coming from a burrito connoisseur, I give this an easy 5star plus experience when it comes to authentic taco trucks:) I would def go back again! Go check him out. read more

In one line: We visited this little food stand on the recommendation of friends who said it was a 'must.' Our experience was mixed.' The Good: They really do make tasty food here -- amazing, given the size of the kitchen. It's really a one-man (at a time) operation; I don't think you could fit two in there. The menu is understandably limited, but their carne asada and carnitas were excellent, and they offer some wonderful salsas and other toppings (cilantro, onions, tomatoes) which you can serve yourself. The Bad: Everything is being cooked fresh (vs. a place like Chipotle, where everything is just assembled from ingredients being heated on a steam table), which should be a positive, but the wait can be ridiculously long. We ordered tacos and a burrito and ended up waiting nearly an hour at dinner time. And because it's essentially one server/cook doing everything, even two or three orders in front of you is a rush and means you won't be eating for a while. :-( Don't come here during a busy time unless you're prepared to wait. And in an unexpected disappointment, the size of our food items was adequate but not generous, making value only okay. The Ugly: On the night when we went, they ran out of cilantro. And tomatoes. And one of the salsas. I like that they're trying to make everything 'fresh,' but they just don't have the capability to keep up with even a small crowd in a reasonable amount of time, and the tininess of the kitchen means that they're likely prone to running out of items. Our tacos were supposed to have sour cream, but they ran out... The location wasn't easy to find because the little trailer they work out of is so small (kind of like that island in Pirates of the Caribbean which can only be found by those who already know where it is...). We parked for free in the lot right next to the food stand (in front of the payday loan spot, IIRC). Bottom line: This was good enough to eat again, but the likelihood of having to wait so long means that we probably won't do it often. It's a shame, actually, given that the food is good and the prices were (for Oahu) decent. read more

Mayitas is literally a mobile grill located in a strip mall parking lot. When I went, there was a long line and even longer wait. There is one guy taking orders, cooking the food, and serving the finished orders. It took nearly 40 minutes to get my order, with only 2 orders in front of me. There are no tubs for the salsa so the salsa is put into the bottom of the Styrofoam containers, making the tortillas soggy. Overall the food was good, but probably won't go back. read more

Taco truck for a private party! A-MAZING! Rice, beans, guacamole, salsa, tacos, quesadilla, everything!! Awesome quick service! Perfect for the Mexican food ambiance we were after. We had other Mexican side dishes so the taco truck was perfect! read more

Great service, excellent food, very hard-to-find real Mexican food on the island, Oscar in Mayitas was very friendly, had an excellent attitude, and had great service. The prices are right fair. We had a great dinner, thanks to Mayitas. read more

Delicious carnitas tacos. Love that you can add your own toppings. Spicy spicy salsa. Birria was tasty also. I was stuffed with the three tacos, double tortilled and meaty. read more

I'm so glad I found Mayita's Grill on Yelp. Located across the street from from the Ala Moana Hotel, this food truck cook makes an awesome Carne Asada Burrito for $11. The Burrito comes with well seasoned steak that's diced cooked on a skillet, guacamole, pico de gallo, beans, sour cream, lettuce and cheese. The burrito is seared to be served with a nice, toasty tortilla. The cook mentioned the recipes are from the Owner, Oscar, who is from Acapulco. I'm definitely coming back for more! read more

UPDATED: this doesn't change my opinion on the food, but this is a heads up for the owner. While we were eating the benches smelled like chlorine or bleach and they were a bit damp, but I thought it was damp because it had been raining off and on. Well, after we finished eating we walked across the street to Ala Moana and noticed that my clothes had totally bleached :'( maybe try diluting the solution or wipe it down an extra time so it doesn't ruin anyone else's clothes. Food was still delicious but I'm bummed about ruining one of my favorite sweater cardigans and my pants. ORIGINAL: Found this place on Yelp and I'm soooo glad we did! I'm originally from Southern California, I'm Latina, and I'm always craving some good Mexican food (that's really hard to come by here in Hawaii). Once I saw it was a taco cart I knew it would be good ;) My husband and I each ordered the carne asada burrito and we devouuurrreeedd it! It was so delicious! And I love that he seared the tortilla cus it added a nice texture. Very filling, large portions, and made to order by the owner, who's very friendly. I would definitely recommend and I'll definitely be back! read more

Mayita's Grill - Bleached clothes from the bench - Mexican Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

My carne asada burrito was A-OK. Cook/owner Oscar makes your food to order so be prepared to wait a little. He seals his burrito's by searing the loose end on a plancha. That crisp edge gives the burrito a nice taste and texture to complement all the goodness contained within. Oh but Oscar's chipotle salsa. Winnah winnah de pollo cena! That gets Mayita's an extra star from me. Try 'em. You may have to ask for it. I did and Oscar happily obliged and ground/mixed it up in a molcajete right there on the spot. Oscar should bottle that stuff and sell it on the side. I'd go to buy just that. Oscar was training an assistant when we went last evening, so I'm hoping Mayita's will be open more days and hours. For lunch? Parking is on the street. I think you can park in the little shopping plaza in front of which Oscar parks his little cart, but don't quote me on that. Buena suerte Oscar. Espero que te vaya bien. read more

Mayita's Grill - Mayita's menu 8/8/17 - Mexican Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

1-person food truck opposite Ala Moans Hotel. Nice, hard-working guy, tacos and burritos freshly made, good assortment of toppings.

I dont know why every time i am working out i am thinking on cheeseburgers, tacos, french fries,etc! Well, this time as soon as i came out from sweating in core power i decided to yelp a taco place and found this tiny place! Gotta love those holes in the wall places so here i am! *Ambience: place is a tiny truck, and when i mean tiny is TINY! But he seems to manage it pretty well! I would get leg cramps by being inside! I am impressed he doesn't!! Lol *Service: This is a family business, the owned restaurants in Acapulco for 40+ years and he brought the recipes here! He is pretty cool! :) *Food: 3 carnitas tacos ($8) Really good flavor! The carnitas are not like California style (with the fat and its chopped not sliced) but still good! Carne asada burrito ($10) Now this is the real deal!! OMG!! I bought the burrito so i can have it for breakfast tomorrow but i tried one bite and i couldn't stop that i ended up not finishing my tacos and eating the WHOLE burrito! The tortilla is crispy, the guacamole is fresh and homemade, the meat is tender, the pico de gallo, OMG just by writing this i want to get me another one!!! Overall, i will come back for sure!!!! read more

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