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    Miguel’s Cocina

    4.9 (20 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 8:00 pm

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    Don't sleep on their macnut pesto!
    Dan A.

    If you're looking for Hawaiian Mexican...this is the spot try. There is a Miguel's Cocina in San Diego and So Cal areas - I wonder if this is a sister branch? Anyhow, great location at Kaka'ako. They're at the food trucks area at Kewalo Basin Harbor. Tried their veggie, fish, and carne asada tacos - very good. But the Macnut Pesto with fish is a sleeper! Surprisingly very good! Service was fast and ambiance is great! We'll definitely be back.

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    Irene M.

    Miguel's Cocina is a food truck amongst others at The Street Food Market (the former Fisherman's Ward location) and is the spot with lots of various food trucks along with parking you do need to pay but is an area with community seating with picking style benches that's shared with other vendors though there are some that's not covered which can get quite blazing hot in the day. Not sure if it's standard but there was just one person working the shift and with orders pouring in the had to pause taking any orders for 15 minutes is unfortunate though I do understand and is the right thing to do versus taking any orders for them to wait longer. I was lucky enough to make it before the pause and ordered the Elote and Anticucho Taco which is filled with grilled short rib topped with chipotle mayo and pico de gallo but the star was the crisp corn tortilla as it totally held it all especially since I wasn't eating it at that location and after getting there it still held it all as for the Elote topped with mayo, queso fresco, butter is a fresh bite and was the perfect pair. Not too heavy but just the right bite and was it worth the $7 taco...hmmm it held it all together and that's all I ask for. Thank you!

    Fish tacos! Sooo good
    Jessica R.

    Service was not the friendliest but he did answer my questions. I was curious what was anticucho and purple haze, and he told me short rib and sweet potato. I ended up going with 2 fish tacos though I would like to try those, I just wasn't sure I could eat that much! The flavor was soooo good!! Wow! Loved how there was plenty of parking and tables open at 5 pm though I went on Friday.

    Ana G.

    Probably the best tacos on the island! It's a food trucks, in a cute little area with tables. Super casual, service has been good everytime I've been. I love the fish taco and the steak!

    Three Amigos Tacos. 1 fish 1 steak and 1 squash so so good!!

    Hands down the best tacos in Oahu! Please come here and enjoy them. If I could some how figure out how to get them a Michelin star I would FR FR!

    My taste buds are in heaven!

    You have to try the vegan taco. Im not vegan and it was one of the best tacos I ever had. We also got the Anticuchos and it was tender and had an blissful flavor. Came all the way from Fort Worth, TX and this is hands down a must got to place to eat! Friendly service and food you will not be disappointed in. You have to go!

    Try the fresh fish tacos--they're 'ono!

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    Always super friendly and welcoming. Plus they have the best fish tacos on the island.

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    Hands down the best vegan tacos I've ever had. Perfect combination of ingredients and expertly made. Definitely coming back.

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    Best fish tacos in town! Kinda pricey at $7 per taco but if you want good grub, you gotta pay good money.

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    10/10 tacos, perfect amount of kick with excellent flavor. must visit spot for a quick bite

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    Aloha Mamacita

    Aloha Mamacita

    3.8
    (629 reviews)
    0.6 mi
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    I ordered the $26 birria set and I was really hesitant because that is so expensive for 3 birria…read moretacos When I opened the box I wanted to throw up because I was fucking so sick to my stomach at what I saw Three LITTLE ASS fucking tacos look like Jack n the box mini tacos and stale and crunchy shells which I assume used to be soft corn tortillas that are just old It's over $26 after tax that's $8.66 per little ass taco I gave three stars because I honestly feel bad for them tho idk how they are paying rent at restaurant row and selling enough of this to break even And the birria is actually ok but it really should at least come with beans and rice for $25 or sell it for $15 at the very most realistically should be like $8 but I know it's Hawai'i but come on holy fucking hell

    We came in excited to try Lushly Margaritas and support an Asian-owned business, and we really…read moreappreciate the effort and concept. However, the margaritas felt a bit too light and mostly tasted like melted ice, which was a little disappointing. The food was okay overall, but there's definitely room to improve consistency and quality across the menu. We truly love supporting local spots, and hope they can fine-tune the drinks and food so the experience matches the great idea behind the business. Wishing them growth and better consistency moving forward.

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    Single Aloha Puffy - Chocolate chantilly
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    Taqueria La Marea

    Taqueria La Marea

    4.6
    (313 reviews)
    2.5 mi
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    There was parking across the street for us luckily since all the curbside spots were taken. The…read morerestaurant is right on the corner and once you walk in the counter to order is right there. The special today was a torta for $17.50 that I'll be getting next time, but I came here for tacos with my husband. We got there around 12:30 pm and just happened to beat the rush! I ordered our food for takeout, and it came out pretty fast. I ordered the Vampiro tacos, which is 4 open faced birria tacos. It doesn't come with consommé, and didn't need it to be honest. My husband got the 3 for $15 tacos, carne asada, pork belly, and birria. All good! Inside was pretty clean and nice and breezy for a Hawai'i day in February. We will definitely be coming back!

    Taqueria, La Marea it's located and lower Kalihi, on the corner of Republican and Kalihi Street…read more They've been around for at least five years that I recall. I remember dining there when they first opened. Parking was a problem, and still is, but! It's worth dealing with the parking issue for some delicious Hispanic food. Average price is five dollars per taco. It is pricey, but good. You'll get the same effect and satisfaction with the burrito and probably lesser and cost when you think about it. They are a no-frills establishment. That said you really don't need all the add-ons like guacamole or salsa. Food is extremely tasty and delicious as is. Be there I'll be square

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    Thyda's Tacos

    Thyda's Tacos

    4.7
    (536 reviews)
    0.4 mi
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    About a month ago I walked by a man eating a burrito at the beach and I couldn't help noticing that…read morethe tortilla looked better than any other I'd seen in Hawaii. I believe that Mexican food is only as good as the tortilla, so I asked him where he got it and he said "Thyda's - bro you have to go!" Well, today I finally went and let me tell you - that random beach man was absolutely right! I got the carnitas burrito and it was simply perfect. At $12, I'd say it was reasonably priced too. Service was fast and Thyda and Magid - the husband and wife owners - were so friendly and chill. You can tell they take a lot of pride in what they do and love whipping up great food with a great attitude. They talked to us while we ate and shared a little of their 10 year taco stand journey. I wasn't surprised to learn they spent years in LA. The food definitely holds up to LA standards. Head's up - there's no tables and not much seating or parking. We ate on a small step near where you order. Also note that they have Taco Tuesday deals. Can't believe I've been missing out on this place for so long and I can't wait to go back! Check it out

    I love these tacos (and burritos and mulitas). Best I've ever had anywhere I guess…read more I've had everything on the menu except jackfruit and quesadillas and bowls. Everything is so good. I hope these folks stay in business for at least the rest of my life and I (selfishly) hope they don't ever relocate too far from town.

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    Taco Tuesday!
    Sauces. Orange: very hot. Red: hot. Green: mild.
    Sauces. Orange: very hot. Red: hot. Green: mild.
    August 2025: $12 carnitas burrito. Delicious

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    August 2025: $12 carnitas burrito. Delicious
    Taqueria El Ranchero

    Taqueria El Ranchero

    4.0
    (2.4k reviews)
    17.6 mi
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    My foodie friends wanted to make sure we stopped here on our food adventure. I always love coming…read morehere because the Mexican food is pretty good! But what I didn't know was that they don't have a happy hour...they have a HAPPY DAY!!!!! 10-6 PM! So even though we were not really hungry cause we just had lunch, we ordered some crispy tacos...which are four minis. The day was getting happier and happier! The bartender was great! Friendly and attentive! And it still has the same great vibe to just relax and enjoy! Gracias and Mahalo El Ranchero!

    The food at Taqueria El Ranchero is still very good, and the prices are reasonable. I had the wet…read moreseafood burrito with shrimp, and as usual, it had an impressive amount of shrimp in it. Flavor was solid, portion was generous, and the food itself is the main reason I keep coming back. The ambiance is chill and local. Most of the afternoon crowd seemed to know each other, which gives the place a comfortable neighborhood feel. That said, the inside is a little dingy and could probably use a renovation. The issue on this visit was the service. When we got there, it was pretty empty, maybe 4 or 5 people sitting at the bar. The guy working behind the bar seated us, but then never brought menus, never brought water, and never came back to take our order. When my friend tried waving him down, he ignored us. Eventually another employee came in, and the bartender just told him, "Go take his order," without acknowledging us at all. I don't know if he was only working the bar that day, but he could have at least brought water, menus, or simply said someone would be right with us. Instead, the whole interaction came across as dismissive and unnecessary. Food was very good as always, but service matters too. Based on this visit, I'd call it 3 stars overall.

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    Tacos in the cantina
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    WATERMELON SANGRIAS
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