Lunch in Downtown Honolulu, Hawaii... Located on the busy corner of Hotel Street and Bishop Street, Taco Kabana has been here a long time - around nine years? but the parking was the main obstacle for me... ...until I read the street signs and came to the conclusion that parking in a loading zone is free on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays! Yay! TI: Don't come here on a Sunday - they're not open! Come on a Saturday when the Downtown workers aren't there! No lines! No crowds! More parking! Yeah - I parked almost right in front of the entrance on Bishop Street... in the loading zone... I was so happy! Inside, the strong odor of clorox (or some type of cleaning solution) hit me hard. Yuk! I sat on the other side of the room where ventilation was better! At the counter, I ordered three tacos, but one at a time so that they were each hot and fresh. First, I got a Fish Taco... WOW! It was so fresh that it was almost sweet! It had no batter! It was just purely grilled... simple and delicious! It was piled with lettuce and lots of fish! No skimping here! Next, I tried the Veggie Taco... yes! There were some beans, rice, cheese, sour cream, tomatoes, onions, and lettuce! The combination was great! My last taco was Pork (carnitas)... because they had run out of lengua (tongue) and they didn't have adobada. Shucks! However, the pork was SUPER tasty and tender! It was grilled just right so that there was a slight crisp! I could taste a tiny bit of salt - just enough to pop the flavor! Whoa! This place is legit! It also has a convenient restroom for customers... that's a rare thing in Downtown! Service was very friendly, helpful, and welcoming! Thank you! read more

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A great little lunch spot in downtown located on the corner of Bishop and Hotel. Inside is a bit dim, but cozy. Tables have a roll of paper towels as well as a bottle of hot sauce on em. Staff is always super friendly and accommodating. They're quick to make suggestions if you're suffering from analysis paralysis. I haven't had anything here that i didnt like. Carnitas are moist and delicious. The star for me, however, is the lengua. Lengua is a hard one as sometimes it comes out tough and rubbery, but not here. Here Its always cooked perfectly and is super soft and tender. Everything is reasonably priced, all things considered. Would definitely recommend as I frequent this place at least once a month. read more

This was today's veggie burrito. I usually enjoy your burritos here but today's was definitely an exception. Unfortunately, I did not see how burnt the burrito was until I opened it to eat it after I had left the place. Please do better by your customers next time. read more

Taco Kabana - Veggie burrito - Mexican Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Manager said he was busy and can't take care of everyone! What!!!! I saw the reviews and thought i would try it. Bad move... i called and made my order with the manager or owner and ordered the chicken bowl and asked if they make wet burrito and he said he would. So I said would you wet a carne Asada nachos instead of a chicken burrito as I have the bowl. He said he will do it or otherwise I wouldn't have ordered it as I hate nachos that the chips are dry and not coated. His word is hisword and should be honored. Got home far away and had nothing so I called and they was closed already. I never eat it because I don't like them dry. I called when they reopened. The same man Manager answered and told me he will give a 50% discount on one item. I was mad at his answer. He made the mistake and I didn't eat it and I brought it on his word that he would do what he said. So I took his offer so I can tell him the truth how I feel. I liked the chicken bowl the first time so I ordered that. I showed up and started to tell him how I felt. I said first of all you made the mistake and I didn't eat it then you want me to pay for your mistake. Then he had the audacity to say we was busy and I can't take care of everyone. DONT MATTER BUSY OR NOT IF SOMEONE ORDERS A SPECIAL ORDER AND YOU SAY YOUR GOING TO DO IT, THEN DO IT. OTHERWISE I WOULDN'T HAVE ORDERED IT. So why should people eat your place if you can't KEEP YOUR WORD!!! His attitude and disrespect was unbelievable. I WILL NEVER EVER EAT THERE AGAIN. WHEN YOU MAKE A MISTAKE YOU ADMIT IT AND HONOR YOUR WORD. And the chicken bowl wasn't good the Second time. First time chicken was cut small and second time was long big pieces which thru off the ratio of ingredients. Not good and VERY DRY. RICE DRY AND CHICKEN. NOTHING LIKE THE FIRST ONE. THE MAN MADE IT BETTER read more

Taco Kabana - Too big the pieces of chicken compared.to everything else - Mexican Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Your basic Mexican white washed food. I ordered a burrito and they added lettuce! No mames, also the street tacos should come with TWO flour tortillas. The carne asada was good though. read more

If you wanna get some Mexican food in downtown for lunch, this might satisfy your craving. They got a good selection of protein and types of food like quesadilla, salad, tacos, burritos, burrito bowls, even chimichangas! I got the chicken, fish and steak tacos. The flavor was pretty good, but I had to not treat it like Mexican food to enjoy the meal... I'm not sure why the tomatoes and onions were so coarsely chopped up. They looked like vegetables ready for stir fry not for toppings in Mexican food. Then the sauce they drizzle on top tasted interesting, but glad there's some salsa verde in a separate container to eat my food with. The fish was seasoned well, but it's very soft and just broke apart when I picked up the taco. Didn't seem the be the right kind of fish to be used in tacos. The steak and the chicken meat were good. I mean I finished all my food. They tasted decent. Not too salty or sweet, nor underwhelming or overpowering in any sort. If you go in not thinking it's Mexican food, then you wouldn't be disappointed. The place had quite a few tables and it's packed during lunchtime. There was an empty table that no one took. I didn't get why until I sat down and realized the light underneath the spinning fan was shining on the table like a strobe light. I didn't wanna get a seizure while I was eating so I moved to the counter standing area by the window to eat my food. Overall, ok, not bad. There definitely could be room for improvement. If they could do that, I'm sure there would be more people visiting. read more

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I go for the cali burrito but I don't want fries in it sub rice. They can't get it right. Yes I got fries. The last two times before they had no rice- so I wasted my time going there. I have tried the steak there and they served me some dry meat- no good. Not worth my time going anymore- done with this place. read more

Food Smaller portions Chicken tasty Beans salty Rice clumpy $11.75 Service Friendly Fast Ambience Ok read more

Taco Kabana - Two chicken tacos beans and rice. $11.75 - Mexican Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Food was excellent and a slight taste of spice added. Rice was moist and beans excellent taste.Good amount of veggies lettuce and sliced tomatoes. Hard to find parking on bishop. Might have to walk a little and park. read more

Taco Kabana - Mexican Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I took my husband to Taco Kabana yesterday for the first time. I had been there before and raved about it to him but we hadn't had a chance to go together but we finally did yesterday and he was sooo impressed. He had three street tacos and they were made to perfection. The service was great and they definitely gave service with a smile. We actually ate in the dining area. I usually get my food to go, so it was nice to have time to sit and enjoy our meal. The dining area is clean and well lit. We truly enjoyed the time that we spent there, we definitely be returning for another visit soon. read more

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They are still a pretty solid Mexican food place in downtown they moved to a larger spot right in the corner or Bishop St and Hotel St. I recently enjoyed their chicken salad and love that they also put a few tortilla chips in there. Generous portion and tasty! The service was efficient and friendly and there are inside tables to eat at. read more

Taco Kabana - Chicken salad - Mexican Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I've been coming here since it was in its original location. Consistently good food, good service, and your order comes out pretty quick. read more

Taco Kabana - Taco salad with pork - Mexican Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Hole in the wall place, no frills, but good food. I got the bowl with steak and it was delicious. You order at the counter, pay, and go sit down. They'll bring you the food. Definitely worth a visit. Parking up front but it's a busy street. Good quick service and good prices. read more

Taco Kabana - Steak bowl - Mexican Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Great all around Mexican Food. Fresh. Portions are generous. Service is friendly and helpful. They have some on premise dining area that is convenient. Located on the corner of Hotel and Bishop and near the bus lines. I like that they are open on Saturday also since the selection and options in that area. An be limited. I highly recommend you stop there and try the food. read more

first time coming here and I was impressed, so much so that I decided to take the time to create this review... I initially had the idea that I would go here, pick up a few tacos, take them home, eat them, and that would be it, but NOOO! as a side note, I don't normally eat this kind of food on a regular basis, I'm glad that I decided to try them out... very tasty! from the first bite to the last bite... I went with TWO (2) carne asada street tacos and ONE (1) carne asada soft taco, it came out to $14 and some change, reasonably priced... the carne asadas weren't chewy, I liked that aspect of my tacos very much so... and the somewhat spicy sauce that you can add (it comes on the side) is not overbearingly hot, it's spicy just enough so that it enhances the flavor(s) that are already inside the tacos... I almost feel like this was (intentionally) "fine tuned" in the creation process (with a lot of thought and trial & error) rather than carelessly & nonchalantly made and thrown in there... it's a very clean restaurant, there's a lot of room inside to sit, there's a nice sounding speaker setup that plays Shazam-worthy music, they cook right out in the open behind the counter (as if they're not hiding WHAT they're making or HOW they're making the orders)... I found out who the owner is... he was the one who actually handed me what I had ordered even though there were other workers around... he didn't have one of them do this seemingly (overlooked) easy task, NO! he chose to do it himself... from simply offering me a plastic bag to then some napkins (plural) to then securely tying the bag for me (very simple hospitality gestures) to sprinkling everything with a genuinely positive welcoming attitude, this place is very much worth my time to let others know what's out there, and in this case it's Taco Kabana... I noticed something when I had paid with my card... I get to the part of the transaction screen prompts where I get the option to add a tip, you know, the "suggested" tip percentages, a custom exact dollar amount option, so on & so forth... well, the owner quickly turned (before I could even precisely read what was on there, but I got the gist) the iPad checkout screen thingy away from my view and turned it at an angle to where he could see the screen and bypass having me select any options at all, as to not draw attention, very smooth, very slick... I caught that though, he wasn't interested in squeezing out every last dollar that he could get out of me, kudos to you Mr. Owner... although the things I mentioned don't APPEAR to be BIG positive contributing factors, when you take EVERYTHING into account you have something nice that you can share with others... Thank You Taco Kabana, Muchas Gracias! read more

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CODY stopped by for lunch CODY ordered the chicken quesadilla CODY food was ample and tasty CODY counter staff were friendly and speedy CODY dining area was clean and homey CODY will return to order more food read more

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Got a steak fries 14 bucks and the fries was stale and cold like it was cooked yesterday. The steak and other topping made it soupy. no me gusta read more

Everything was amazing. I recommend coming here , i just was there and got 2 carne asada street tacos. . Good portions, welcoming feeling. Sorry i don't have a picture, because it was that good and i knew it. They have the x factor in Mexican quisine. read more

I stopped here to pick up some lunch. They are located on the corner of Hotel and Bishop street in the old Aloha Salads location. I had been craving a taco salad and ordered the Mexican salad with pork. It came with sides of a lime, a side of guacamole, a white cream sauce, some chips, and some hot sauce. There are a few chairs on the side for you to sit on while waiting. My order came out shortly afterwards and I was told about the array of different sauces on the counter that you could add to your meal. My heat tolerance is high so I should've added some hotter sauce than I did. Now I know. My salad was delicious, the pork was tender, and the portion was large. I had been fasting up until lunch, so this was perfect. I'd definitely come back again. read more

Taco Kabana - Mexican salad with pork - Mexican Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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If you're cruising through Honolulu and looking for that hidden gem spot that delivers serious flavor--Taco Kabana is it. Don't let the name fool you; this place goes way beyond your average taco joint. I grabbed the quesadilla, and I'm telling you right now--it's straight-up MONEY. The bread was buttery and grilled to perfection, golden brown with just the right crunch. Inside? Melted cheese, juicy meat, caramelized onions, and maybe some magic. Every bite was rich, savory, and perfectly messy in the best way possible. It had that homemade comfort but with chef-level execution. This isn't some skimpy quesadilla. It's stacked, satisfying, and dripping with flavor. Definitely a fork-and-napkin situation (maybe even two napkins). To the team at Taco Kabana: whatever you're doing in that kitchen--keep it up. This place deserves way more hype. If you're reading this and wondering if it's worth it... trust me, it is. Pro tip: come hungry. read more

Man, with no chipotles on the island, I've been craving a steak burrito bowl. This forsure satisfied that craving! Great spot, fresh ingredients, friendly staff, and a chill casual ambience for locals and office workers during lunch alike. Burrito bowl goes for about $12 here so not bad. This and Thydas Tacos are se of the favorite grab and go Mexican spots in Honolulu read more

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The amazing food portions(they were huge) and the amazing service. As soon as I dropped a fork, he came over to me and gave me new ones and offered to throw away the dirty one for me. This is also the first time I ate raw tomatoes as it blends so well with the steak burrito bowl. read more

Life certainly is better with a warm lunch at Taco Kabana. Strolling hungry does makes thing interesting especially when you have errands and are on a time constraint, Taco Kabana on Bishop Street thankfully has taken care of that. A simple layout as soon as you walk in is the counter attached to a simple kitchen partially covered with their menu is beautifully placed and clearly written with ingredients listed is a definite plus as you can clearly see and decide while you're in line. I went with the Burrito Bowl which includes your choice of meat (steak, chicken, pork, fish, lingua, veggies), pico, salsa, cheese, sour cream, lettuce, beans and rice. My Burrito Bowl I got was with pork no beans and asked if I wanted hot sauce (of course!) I did get some kind of green sauce which was absolutely delicious and just added more to the dish. Dining here does have it's benefits as a decent amount of tables provided is great and on each is a bottle of hot cause and a roll of paper towels...my kind of thing woohoo!! Portion size is great and everything came out very fast and the price was just right for me all with a friendly staff and nice clean place. Thank you! read more

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Food is great !!!! Highly recommend for a quick place to get Mexican food especially downtown. One of the few spots open on Saturday on Bishop. Food, service and owner are highly recommended. read more

Finding good Mexican food in Hawaii is tough and unfortunately my search continues. The flavors in this quesadilla just weren't there. Chicken seemed plain, lots of cheese and some lettuce. Who puts lettuce in a quesadilla? The portion was large so if you're starving it's a decent meal to fill you up, but it doesn't taste like a real quesadilla. Location is great though, right downtown if you need something quick and portable to go. I was disappointing to find so many pieces of steak in my chicken quesadilla because I don't eat beef. Staff was nice and welcoming, but it would be impossible to sit and enjoy a meal in there because there was no AC so it was hot inside. read more

Taco Kabana - Chicken quesadilla - Mexican Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Went thete yesterday 12-4-25. Food was excellent! Service was excellent! The only negative was the dining room was a little warm-needs some AC or Fans read more

Great service, aloha vibes, great tasting Mexican food. I got the two taco plate with carnitas and fish & wow so juicy and delicious! My BF got the Carne Asada burrito & he said it was the best he's had on island! Happy dance kine food! Felt like I was in L.A.! 10/10 highly recommend! read more

Taco Kabana - Carnitas & fish taco with rice & beans. - Mexican Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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I have went back to this resturant to give them another chance. i have to update them to a 4. I gave them a chance and the food was better. this was a few years ago. looking at pics of there updated food looks like a 4 or 5, which i like to try. read more

Friendly service, food is made to order, and it's reasonably priced for the amount of food you get. I would definitely recommend to others. Photo of menu as of 10/17/24 read more

Taco Kabana - Menu as of 10/17/24 - Mexican Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Unfortunately, my first visit here wasn't the best. I usually bring lunch from home, but my coworkers recommended this spot, so I decided to give it a try and placed an online order. When I arrived, the restaurant wasn't busy (I was the only customer there) but I didn't feel very welcomed by the staff member at the counter. While that didn't bother me much at the time, it set the tone. I confirmed my order with him and asked if I could dine in, and he nodded. A few minutes later, I went back to purchase a bottle of water. The same employee was on the phone and spun the payment terminal toward me in a pretty rude manner. Again, I brushed it off. However, when I opened my food, I realized I had received the wrong order. I went back to the counter and was helped by a different staff member who was polite and quickly corrected the mistake. That part I appreciated. But then the original staff member returned. After the other worker explained the situation, he came over to my table and asked if I had touched the sour cream and guac (which were in a separate container). When I said no, he reached into my plate with his hands and took the container without saying a word. I was confused and a little shocked. I wasn't told those items were extra or that they weren't included with my order. There was no explanation. That kind of interaction really threw me off, and I honestly lost my appetite. I only ate about a quarter of the meal. For me, customer service matters just as much as food quality. Unfortunately, this visit left a bad taste in more ways than one. That's why I'm giving this place a 3.5/5, based on both the food and the overall experience. read more

Replacing Aloha Salad's location in town, Taco Kabana is one of my go-to spots for lunch. Their authentic Mexican food is greatly appreciated by me and my colleagues, my favorite is their Veggie Quesadilla, which is made fresh to order. The staff is always so polite and hardworking, the wait times can get a little bit long during lunch time, so plan accordingly. You do have the option to phone order which is great to cut down your wait time. They do keep the doors open so it may get a little bit warm if you're planning to dine in, something to keep in mind, especially during long wait times when the small restaurant is filled with people. If you're in the mood for authentic Mexican food, stop by this location and maybe you'll love them too! read more

Taco Kabana - Mexican Salad w/Chicken - Mexican Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

If you're in downtown this is something to try. The food is fresh and the wait usually isn't too bad. You can see that the guys are working hard to get everything done and they are still polite. I've dined in, but I normally just get take out. It is a little warm inside, but it's not uncomfortable. My favorite thing to order is the pork quesadilla but the chimichanga is pretty good too. read more

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like some other people posted. BIC closed and now theres no good mexican offerings in the immediate downtown area, so i decided to check out taco kabana. i'd seen it when it first opened but never ventured across the street to actually get anything. i got the mexican salad with chicken. it was good. chopped up chicken thigh with some cheese melted on. all on a bed of lettuce with more cheese and some pico, sour cream, and a pretty plain guac. menu said it came with salsa too but i didnt get any. and it came with just a small handful of chips. i ordered when i got there and sat down and waited, right in front of the kitchen area. they take your name so they can call you when the food is ready, but no one called me when my order was up. or if they did, they did it so quietly that i didnt hear. because after a few people after me got their food, the guy behind the counter asked what i was waiting for, and low and behold, it was already sitting up on the counter in a bag. i would go back simply because theres no other place i can think of that has mexican in downtown. the food itself is pretty fresh and tasty, though their guac could use some work read more

Taco Kabana - Mexican Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Best authentic Mexican food in downtown Honolulu. Lucky for me I work right across the street!! read more

Taco Kabana - Beef Burrito Bowl... w/all rice, no beans, no sour cream. - Mexican Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I'd love to leave this place 0 stars. I saw it had decent reviews so I placed Uber eats order. I ordered a simple chicken burrito with no cheese or sour cream and a side of guacamole. $22 later I get my delivery and I open up the little bag and I'm faced with a guacamole packet premade that you get from Costco a homemade salsa and a burrito that fell apart. I'm pissed off I paid extra 3.50 for a guacamole side that was from Costco. Nonetheless the burrito tasted so horrible I took 2 bites and threw it in the trash. Never again will I go to this place and I don't recommend it. The burrito didn't even taste fresh. Super disappointed. read more

Taco Kabana - Premade Costco guacamole and a burrito that tasted like crap - Mexican Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

First time.here and didn't know what I wanted to try. I had already had lunch so wanted something small. They have a handwritten menu displayed but also have a QT code. I decided on the street taco not knowing what I was going to get. It was actually filling, tasty but I would have liked sour cream on it. A good size plate for a cheap peice. read more

Taco Kabana - Menu board - Mexican Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Popped in after an appointment during a weekday. I ordered the taco combo with Carne asada as my protein choice. Took less than 5 mins for me to get my food. Service was really nice, they greeted me and let me know it would only be a few mins. I'd say the plate it self was just okay. On the smaller side but I know things cost more now. Tastewise, everything was just okay. Carne asada had some flavor but I've definitely had better. Beans were decent because had cheese on it. If I come by again maybe I'll try a burrito read more

Taco Kabana - Carne asada taco combo - Mexican Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I started eating the chicken mexican salad with extra sour cream and guacamole and a soda all for less than $20! Really fresh guacamole and the chicken is so tasty. Yum. I'm so full after just half of it so just more for tonight! Right next to Mr. Donut so always grab a few donut holes for dessert so I am happy! They close early in the afternoon so grab your lunch! Door Dash also delivers! Ft. Street Mall area. Great for downtown office workers but beware you might get extra sleepy after you return to work since you will be so full. Maybe the boss won't notice if you bring him a burrito bowl. Ole! read more

I was on another taco tour and boom this is a hit! The natural pepper flavors combine in an amazing seasoning that caramelized on the chicken. Put one or more on a corn tortilla with their hot salsa and grab a soda. Flavor and smoke! I read more

Taco Kabana - Mexican Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Went there yesterday for lunch. Tried to order some lengua street tacos and then ask a question about the California burrito. The guy behind the counter responds "first off we don't have lengua" who responds like that. So I just said thank you and left. If he was nicer I would have just got some fish tacos but I was so put off because of his response I just left. Bad customer service I do not recommend. read more