There's nothing quite like a good taco after a bike ride, beach day, or when need a post gym refuel after Five Mountain. This is always my go-to for all those occasions. And it's one of the few spots that stays open late. Great service, homey vibes, cool art on the walls. I can't remember the special that was around for a bit, but the spicy crema thing you guys were doing was next level. Make it standard! read more

Taco Rosa - Tacos Near Me - Kamuela, Hawaii

Uala taco on corn tortilla was DELICIOUS! Also had salad with quinoa, grapes, goat cheese. Perfect pairing. Nothing fancy, but I'd go back for that uala taco any day! Very small menu of prepared salads and 4 types of tacos and burritos. Service was quick and ambiance pleasant. Shared space with a pizza shop. Made to order and ready by the slice. Crust was sourdough and 6 year old approved. read more

Taco Rosa - Menu - Tacos Near Me - Kamuela, Hawaii

It is always a pleasure to go to taco Rosa for my granddaughter's birthday. The entire staff is friendly and welcoming. The resturant was very nice and the noise level was great. The flavor and portion size were excellent. read more

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Non-traditional tacos. Not Mexican. The first time I came here a couple of years ago I enjoyed my tacos. This recent visit last month I was so disappointed. The quality has gone down and the tacos were flavorless. We didn't even finish our meal and half of it ended up in the trash. And we were so hungry! I'm not sure what happened, but I will not be back anytime soon. read more

Taco Rosa - Menu, June 2025 - Tacos Near Me - Kamuela, Hawaii

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Gosh, their uala taco is hand down one of the tastiest tacos I have eaten, got 3 of those. They have a burst of flavor and taste excellent with tapatio. The man at the counter was super helpful. Bathrooms are clean and well maintained. Loved this place!! read more

Best pork taco I've ever had in my life! Come here, try one, and be a very happy camper. Their black beans pack some really good flavor as well. They have a free tabletop Ms. Pac-Man machine which takes the ambiance to a 10/10! read more

Taco Rosa - Kids quesadilla- crunchy cheese crust FTW - Tacos Near Me - Kamuela, Hawaii

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Great rustic ambiance, friendly service, eclectic music, very fast kitchen! Creative and delicious taco/burrito fillings! read more

Definitely a cute spot, the tacos and burritos were pretty good, would go again but definitely a little pricey for the portion size (especially the tacos) Service was great read more

The burritos were fine, but they cost much more than they're worth. The ingredients were fresh, but the burrito was dry and served room temp. The tacos didn't have a lot on them, and the server forgot several of our requests. read more

Taco Rosa - Sweet potato burrito - Tacos Near Me - Kamuela, Hawaii

Tacos in Kona Hawaii. Well let me tell you, this place is great. The beef and chicken taco combo. Good size taco, great flavor. I asked for salsa, and I was blown away. Freshly made salsa, with good heat and awesome flavor. Kudos for great food. read more

Really good quick grab place for pizza bread sandwiches with amazing service and nice quaint ambiance, they have a wooden shack to sit and eat .. be sure to check it to out! They bake their own bread and have tons of good food. Very friendly staff and quick service We got tacos and kids chomped it so fast, I could not take any pics, it was ... I barely got a bite Just simple food! read more

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This place is cute and in a trendy little restaurant and food area. The tacos were unique and zesty! There were plenty of drink options. The area is also cute for walking into stores. The outdoor area was adorable with little chickens (did not bother at all). Nice place to wait out the rain with some delicious warm food. read more

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Loved this place! We only had the tacos but the pizza looked fantastic too. Real food made by hand. The tacos are the best I've found on the island. We took some caramel lilikoi Pana cotta and chocolate mousse home and it was some of the best dessert I've had since moving. Looking forward to stopping by every time I'm in Waimea in the future!! read more

Let me start off by saying I am from socal and we KNOW TACOS AND MEXICAN FOOD. Randomly driving in the area and noticed this hidden gem off the side of the road and had to pull over and check what it was about. Yes the same place has a pizzaria (I will be trying when I come back) and this taco spot in the same location.. let's just say holy $h*t the mole tacos were on freaking point! Not too bitter like some moles , not too sweet like others but this was just like grandma made it back home. The tortillas are handmade with imported masa from Mexico I was told my the owner who is an San Fransisco native , it was a perfect taco meat / sauce / flavor combo will kick your butt in the good way and makes you think you are sitting at a taco trunk at 2am in socal eating tacos! Hand down one of the best Mexican food I have had so far on the island and I will be driving about 1.5hrs back to just get some more food! Much love and respect to the staff here read more

Taco Rosa - The owner and his sous chef - Tacos Near Me - Kamuela, Hawaii

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I had the butter chicken burrito and it was so delicious. Perfectly tender chicken and the curry flavor was perfect. The cheese and rice amount and the burrito size is perfect. Filled me up. My friend ordered a small salad and said the dressing was good. There is plenty of seating in the back and parking in the free parking lot in front. read more

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Best damn tacos ever and I live in San Francisco known for its mission Mexican food. This tops that. No words for the tacos. Just try it and see. Amazing combination of flavors and the salsas have such full flavor with a back end heat that is perfect. They also make KID QUESADILLAS! With cheese melted on the outside, too! read more

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Each taco flavor was so delicious! I especially loved the Chicken Tinga. The service was also very good and order was processed quickly.

Wow!! Met the owner of this spot at a farmers market randomly so came by to try the food. I had the uala (purple sweet potato) tacos and dayum!! Super impressed by the flavor profile on these tacos. Comes with Hawaiian sweet potato mash, onions, cilantro, pickled jalapeños, tomatoes, cotija cheese, and lettuce on a house made double corn tortilla. Doesn't need any other toppings or dressings, tastes perfect as is. Plenty of free parking and seating. They also sell pizzas and salads here which look very delicious. read more

It's 8:37 pm, we drove all the way from Hāpuna beach to try this place. What a disappointment. The meat was so bitter, we could not eat the tacos and the burritos. The pizza was decent. Not sure if we came too late and the cook just wanted to get rid of us, but this was terrible. I like to support local business but we will never be back here again when we visit. read more

The same owners as Pa'u Pizza, yet again delivering excellent food! The menu is small but done correctly with fresh superior quality products. Best homemade tortillas on Big Island and the best chicken burrito!! read more

Delicious. Brilliant blackened cauliflower taco that was basically the best veggie taco I've ever eaten. I live in Hilo but will invest the drive and gas to get those amazing tacos. Thank you/ Mahalo/ Muchisimas Gracias!! read more

Taco Rosa - One of the best veggie tacos I've ever - EVER - had! - Tacos Near Me - Kamuela, Hawaii

The pizza here is on point. It's delicious. The staff is friendly and awesome. Highly recommend this place. read more

Taco Rosa - Sourdough fucking pizza yes please - Tacos Near Me - Kamuela, Hawaii

As a Southern California native, this place is legit. Incredible tacos and burritos, fairly priced, and fast service! read more

Taco Rosa - Purple sweet potato burrito (a special that day) - Tacos Near Me - Kamuela, Hawaii

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Don't come here if you're not a local. Super rude cashier taking our order. Looked at us like we had 10 heads when we asked if they have chips and salsa. Sorry every taco spot I've ever been to does. She could have been polite and said unfortunately no we don't carry that but she chose to be rude about it and responded in an unfriendly tone. We also asked for to go utensils and she just points. Just a real rude person. Probably should have someone with a little friendlier personality talking to your customers. Food wasn't that bad. Probably 3.5 star but the 1 star service brought it down. read more

Great taco truck feel in a stand-alone shop. Simple menu of a few different tacos and a burrito and a couple specials to round it out. Love that they keep it simple and do it great. They have small quesadillas for kiddos which can work alongside a taco plate with rice & beans. read more

The tastiest tacos I have had since living in Austin, TX. So much flavor, so authentic. Great staff and quick despite how busy they were. read more

Taco Rosa - I got the plate which comes with 2 tacos, rice and beans. I ordered the chicken and pork - Tacos Near Me - Kamuela, Hawaii

I had a business meeting in Waimea and after the meeting I had a hankering for some Taco's. Well.. I always have a hankering for tacos but that's besides the point. My usual place Big Island Brewery was closed for some reason and I fired up Yelp to look for Taco's nearby. Lo and Behold Taco Rosa popped up and it was close by. It's located behind Merriman's Restaurant in a little strip type mall. It is a small, clean and colorful storefront with Pau Pizza next door and I believe sharing some of the kitchen facilities. It was sprinkling a bit so it was relatively quiet. The menu itself is focused on tacos and a few other things. Not pinto beans only black beans. That was a little disappointing but not a deal breaker. Also, no carnita meat... WHAT? So I asked the friendly person behind the counter his recommendation and he said the beef verde taco's. There are a few tables outside and a larger covered seating area behind the building. Shorty wait and my taco's arrived. Very delicious. The sauce was really great, the black beans were very good and the rice was also very good. The only negative I have is it is a bit pricy. 2 taco's with a small amount of rice and beans for $14. While not outrageous, I think three taco's for that price would have felt more realistic. The food was fresh though and well seasoned. Funny side note. I order my taco's without cilantro or raw onions as I just can't eat either. I could here the chef say when the order arrived in the kitchen..." 2 taco's no joy" haha. I thought that was funny. The Good: Clean, friendly service, fresh delicious taco's The Bad: A bit pricy and no carnita meat or pinot beans (no deal breakers) Chances I'll be back: YES! when I visit Waimea this is my new go to taco place. Really good food. And... I'm gonna have to try the pizza next door at some point. read more

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I got the butternut squash taco and it was amazing. Totally worth it. Service was great. read more

I love this place so much and was so surprised to find real tacos in Hawai'i! The tortillas are nixtamal and homemade. The carnitas is a gift from the gods. I enjoyed the sambal chicken and the potato taco as well. The Keiki quesadilla I can eat all day, everyday with toasted cheese on the outside and melted cheese on the inside--yum!! It's SF pizza made with sourdough and quite tasty. The crust was good and the dough was thin--I ate my slices cold and still enjoyed them. read more

We stopped at this small place after the great Midweek Farmers Market in Kamuela. We both ordered combo plates to go. I had the pork and teriyaki tacos; my partner had the chicken and pork. Comes with delicious rice and beans. The tacos were sooooo delicious, fresh, and juicy. Great meat with what seemed like homemade sauce and spices. All 4 tacos were homeruns. They had 4 or 5 special tacos that day - next time, I will order one of each special. Can I please eat here everyday? I also noticed that they had great pizza and fresh bread. Service was excellent. We will be back. Thank you read more

Amazing little taco shop in Waimea! Great food, even better staff! Thanks for an all around excellent experience!

Hands down EPIC. SOURDOUGH PIZZA & Street tacos!!! Out of this world! Just wish it was closer to where we live!

The service provided by the young lady at the counter was very poor. They don't serve you and everything is take out but the young lady will ask for a tip. The quality of the food was also poor and flies were in the rice and bean containers which were served to several customers ahead of me. After picking up my order I saw the preparation area which was not clean and I will not return to this restaurant. Additionally, beverages were stacked by the door but not in the refrigerator so you can enjoy a hot bottle of coca-cola if you would like. Save yourself the trouble and go to another restaurant. read more

Would be 5 stars, but I miss your tostadas! They really showed the huge difference in taste of a homemade tortilla!

Had no idea what to expect and this was super good! I loved the shrimp tostada with pickled red onions, some kind of delicious quac sauce, and a tasty red sauce. The bulgogi and chicken pastor tacos were super killer too! I wish they had one on Oahu! read more

Don't be underwhelmed by the quaint size of this establishment. Immediately when you walk in, the atmosphere is that of a Mexican street. These tacos are better than anything I have had in San Francisco. These guys are banging out these tacos and they sell out every day! The authentic, thick tortillas are the base of these mouth watering tacos. Can't decide which one to get? Get them all! The meat is tender, juicy, and full of spices and flavor. The vegetarian option will not disappoint. On top of that, the rice and beans are full of flavor. If you are feeling thirsty, the drink selection is unreal! Grab a jalapeño margarita, or a refreshing brew. I went there 3 times on my vacation because I could not get enough. I was fortunate enough to meet the main chef, Victor Moreno. He showed me his authentic grinder he ordered from Mexico City, and then showed me how he made each tortilla by hand. You can truly tell the love and quality that goes into each taco. read more

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Very flavorful chicken tacos!! Kind of a long wait but they had a line. Wish they had more seating!

Such a surprising gem in Waimea! We were vacationing on the big island and went out of our way multiple times to get tacos and burritos from Taco Rosa. The food here is AMAZING, they use extremely high quality ingredients and you can taste the attention to detail. They are very accommodating to dietary restrictions, we requested vegan and gluten free items and were blown away. Cannot recommend this place enough!! read more

I was really excited to try Taco Rosa to support local and family owned. When I got there it was actually pau pizza but they sell the tacos too. After placing our order they informed us it would be twenty minutes for the food which was weird since we were the only people there. The only dining area was outside with a bunch of bugs, chickens, and chicken poop on the table. After twenty minutes I went inside to check on the food and ask how much longer it would be the cook Andrew answered rudely with "When it's done I'll tell you." I was actually hesitant to write this review but after eating the disgusting tacos I have had two days of food poisoning. Save your money and go somewhere that your business is valued and the food won't make you sick. read more

Got the burrito and definitely recommend! We liked it so much we went back for some tacos, didn't love the tacos as much but they were just good. Burrito is definitely where it's at. My only suggestion is to not charge extra for sauce because you definitely need a couple. read more