Delicious food & drinks, very nice atmosphere & excellent service. We went for lunch & had a chopped salad with chicken & chicken poblano tacos...both very good. It's a bit difficult to find being upstairs but highly recommend giving it a try! read more

Came for dinner as we were craving sine Mexican and there aren't too many Mexican restaurants in the area . I appreciated the menu having dedicated Vegan /vegetarian options . We got the poblano pepper tacos and Sopas . Tacos were lacking filling and were pretty small portion and lacked flavor . Drinks were ok . Sopas were good. Service overall was good however it took bit more time to get our food. read more

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Below average food, interior very rundown, low quality margaritas. But friendly service.

I liked the Mezcal Mule and Cauliflower Baja tacos. The enchiladas needed more spice. The side rice and beans weren't hot (temperature) enough. Decor- horrible. For a place named Alebrijes, I'd expect a happy, colorful ambiance, but instead found drab gray walls, harsh spotlights, tacky plastic greenery, and a few pale dangling paper flowers. Make the flowers colorful and multiply them by about a thousand! The music was insipid, and the wait staff needs training. No one picked up a crumpled paper napkin (!) that lay on the floor the entire visit. Dirty tables were not promptly cleaned. A gray silverware holder sat on a table a long time. The busser did not use a tray but stacked stuff up on glasses and then edged by us, making me think he might drop his tower of dirty dishes on us. At these prices, either get good BIG paper napkins or cloth napkins, but don't use tiny cheap napkins. Bring drink menus for EVERYONE at the time of seating. Get that drink order sooner, rather than later. Our waiter never noticed I didn't have a water glass till I asked for one. A food server brought small bowls of something to another table, cradling the bowls against his gray tee-shirt. Cringe! Use a tray! I wouldn't want my food nestled up against your clothing! We were not promptly greeted at the table and the woman bartender seemed pretty grim. Bottom line- the food wasn't bad, but it all seemed pretty amateur for the prices charged. Charging for chips and salsa seems nickel and dime. $15 for a flan seems overpriced. read more

Tequilas - Baja Cauliflower Tacos - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Waimea, Hawaii

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Tequila's is the new name of this restaurant. Excellent food and service. Ordered guacamole, tacos, enchiladas. Portions are very large, so be prepared to take some home read more

"We don't come to Hawaii for the cuisine" is our expectation-managing mantra when visiting the islands. So when we opted for Mexican takeout this past week, we weren't expecting much. However, to our surprise, it was actually quite good. We had the battered fish tacos (which were decent, but a bit soggy by the time we got back to our place 15 min later), and the chilaquiles which my husband devoured. The only thing I'd say is take a pass on the guacamole. It was way over-mixed and not worth the $$$. read more

We were looking for somewhere to grab dinner near Waikoloa and this spot was easy to get a table at on a Wednesday night. I think they are fairly new- having just opened in March. Being from California, I know we are spoiled with such good Mexican food but I honestly think this place is incredible. Hands down the best Mahi Mahi tacos I've ever had. Their breading is made of corn masa and it's so light and crispy. My husband loved the swiss chicken enchiladas. We ended up sharing each other's entrees because everything tasted so good. I was a little annoyed you have to order chips and salsa versus getting it complimentary. Their salsas are good though. I opted for the El Diablo margarita and it is delicious- definitely packs a spicy kick. This place is great. I would totally come back. The waitress was super friendly but they need more staff helping because it took quite a while for us to order since the only waitress working was tending to all other tables. We also chose to sit outside, which was great. I didn't like their lighting inside- super bright lights that they should put on dimmer switches. read more

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Excellent service and very good food! We thoroughly enjoyed eating at Tequila's two times on our recent vacation to Kona. It's a bit difficult to find, located on the upper level of The Shops at Mauna Lani. A great spot I highly recommend! read more

Doug and all of the staff were amazing! Very attentive and helpful! Portions were great size and delicious.

Amazing restaurant! Vegans and vegetarians will love the selection and clearly labeled menu, and everyone will love the fresh and flavorful food. My partner and I stopped here for a late lunch and everything was delicious! My partner is vegan and got the horchata (the owner modified it to make it vegan), a passion fruit margarita, and the vegan Baja Bowl. He said it was the best Mexican food he's had in a while! We shared the guacamole appetizer, which was a large serving and very fresh. I got the Spanish Sunset mocktail (loved it - fruity but not too sweet) and mahi fish tacos, which were fresh and delicious. There were a lot of vegan options that were clearly labeled on the menu. This restaurant is run by a father and son, and they clearly have a lot of pride in the food they serve. I highly recommend this restaurant! read more

Waitress was very kind and served us well, but it took a very long time to get the food, and it all came out at random times. Tiny, cold enchiladas. Pretty mid taste and quality, probably could get the same thing in a high school cafeteria. AI mariachi covers of American songs lol. read more

Authentic and delicious Rather tucked away upstairs but the food and service were superb

Good food. The entire menu is gluten free! Items that are totally unique for any local Mexican restaurant. Drinks are pretty unique. I've eaten there six times since they opened. read more

Absolute garbage. It's not Mexican. The fish bowl had fish nuggets that were taken out of a freezer. No flavor, over priced food. Don't bother going here. read more

The Shops at Mauna Lani desperately need more dining venues. Unfortunately, this one is not good. Not reflected in this listing is they recently changed their name from something unfamiliar to Tequilas. The night we were there only two other tables were occupied so they are struggling for business. The margaritas we ordered were good and brought quickly. The rest of the meal went downhill. Chips and salsa were a $6 upcharge. The chips came from a package. Although four salsas are offered only one can be selected. My wife said her chicken tostada was tasteless and my Swiss enchiladas had a strong vinegar flavor. $84 total for two plus a fee for using credit card. read more

Food was meh. I asked if the fajaitas were shareable and was told yes and then when they arrived it was rather small. Very disappointing place. They were also out of some fun drinks. Won't be back. read more

Walking in- The place wasn't easy to find but had cool atmosphere. Service- The food came out in great time, though the waitress didn't speak great English, which is okay and understandable though since it's a Mexican restaurant. Meal- The guacamole was delicious, no huge avocado chunks but the perfect size and amount. The chicken enchiladas were AMAZING; some of the best I've had. The steak fajitas were decent, not the best though. The tostadas with shredded chicken were great, with fresh lettuce, lots of beans and tasty chicken. Allebrije Mexican Restaurant and Bar is a great restaurant in the area, and definitely one of the best Mexican restaurants, so stop by today and try it out for yourself! read more

The wait time for food needs to improve. We ordered nachos as an appetizer which took 40 minutes to arrive. Mind you, it was flavorful but after waiting so long I think everything would taste good, we were so hungry. It was not busy. There were 2 other parties of 4. The tacos and quesadilla were delivered shortly after. The restaurant itself was nicely decorated. Complimentary chips & salsa should be offered if the wait time is this long regularly. The menu was very limited, probably will not return. read more

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Was looking for Mexican food on the island and heard about Alebrije in the Mauna Lani shopping center. It exceeded my expectations and I was able to find plenty of options for a Vegetarian and fish for my husband. We will definitely return. The service was excellent and the space had a friendly fun vibe. read more

We went for lunch. A little concerned about spicy food so far from home. The owner met us at the door and assured us that the amount of "heat" was up to us. Sure enough, it was all flavor without the burn. We're not fond of chain restaurants and search for mom and pop/ family owned establishments. We were not disappointed. We had the Swiss enchiladas and top shelf margarita. Wow! Everything is made fresh, so you will wait a few minutes longer than some Mexican food, but well worth it. We'll go back again before heading back to AZ. They'd be slammed daily if the shopping center they are located in had more than 60% occupancy, but it does make for easy parking. read more

So confused... people just want normal Mexican. No burritos and Swiss cheese on enchiladas - tf?

The food was good. I do wish you didn't have to pay for the chips and salsa, and the salsa and chips that you do get the portion was pretty small (even for two people). I had a steak taco, which was okay. I also had a guava margarita - the tequila was good but I do think it could have had more of a guava flavor. My family enjoyed their respective meals and said they were flavorful: pork, chicken, and soyrizo enchiladas. read more

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We REALLY wanted to like this new restaurant! We had tried the Birria tacos at their Ola pop up and the owner was raving about how they were opening an "Authentic" mexican restaurant like those in Mexico City. I have been to Mexico City and found it to be some of the best restaurants and food in the world. We were very excited after talking to him. Unfortunately the food nor the service lived up to his hype. In fact it was quite the opposite. I had the Chicken Fajitas which had no flavor and were vaguely reminiscent of the Chili chain Fajitas I had waaaay back in college But with less flavor, inedible. My partner had the swiss enchiladas and they had more flavor but gave him terrible indigestion! The ambiance was that of an overworked depressed staff that seemed highly distracted. They forgot several of the tables orders so they had to flag down the server to remind them what they ordered and they didn't comp a drink that neither of us could drink, The Mezcal Mule. The Mezcal Mule tasted like a band aid and my passion fruit margarita was not fresh passionfruit juice as the server had told me. It was so obviously a sugary concentrate. All in all the food was a huge disappointment and nothing near the cuisine of Mexico City! We are sorry that we wated our time and money on this restaurant as we truly hoped to support a new mexican spot on the Kohala Coast. I will say the tomatillo salsa on the salsa sampler was very tasty but that is the only highlight. I doubt they will be around much longer as one family came in, looked around, read the menu and left before ordering. read more

Placed an order for 10 plates of tacos ($300+) on December 24th at 7pm. Drove over to pick up the order 20 minutes later per the order and was told the kitchen cancelled it because they were too busy. Restaurant was empty and we had cancelled the in-restaurant reservation we had there for that day and done takeout instead. Restaurant should close online orders if not accepting and call orderers or honor versus just not fulfilling. read more

It was not busy at all! Food was pretty tasty, and our server was really sweet! Chips & guacamole were tasty, we also tried their ceviche, tostadas, and their tacos were a crowd favorite. The enchiladas (pictured below) were decent, but came with a ton of sauce & it was a bit on the acidic side, so probably wouldn't get again. The food was also a bit on the pricey side, especially with the drinks (non-alcoholic) being $6 (no refills). But was overall a good experience & tasty food! read more

Tequilas - chicken enchiladas - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Waimea, Hawaii

This is the best "Hawaiian Mexican" restaurant on the Big Island. Went there for Breakfast/Brunch 2 times in the past couple weeks. The food was be very unique and creative. Most importantly, Delicious! The chef has some great dishes on the menu. We had 4 different dishes and all were spot on. The service was outstanding and the people were so friendly. It's a little hard to find , it needs some signage..... It's upstairs in the middle of the center. We certainly will be back there. Aloha! read more

Ahhh. I wanted this place to be really good. I didn't hate it, just a bit disappointed. Service: service was good. Timely delivery of food, drinks etc. the waiter did not seem super experienced but was friendly and got the job done. Food: mediocre. I could see the potential, but it missed the mark often. I ordered a habanero margarita. And while the flavor to alcohol ratio was good, the heat was not there. I LOVE spicy, and this one was no wear near spicy. I was very disappointed, but then I saw an even spicier margarita, made with mezcal! I ordered this one, and while flavors were great, still not enough spice! I could taste the mezcal spice but not much more. When I say spicy, I want to be crying. I want my sinus' to clear. The food needed more flavor, too bland. Salt, cilantro, and deeper flavors for the salsas. I got fajitas, the onion/bell pepper ratio was strange. Price: pricy for not enough flavor, but want to come back to see this place grow! Spending $100+ and feel like I left underwhelmed :0 Like I said, overall good, just not amazing. I want more flavorrrrr. read more

Honestly pretty bad experience. Numerous forgotten items, out of other items including basics, truly warm beer, overpriced kids items (no prices on menu). Meh. Many other great local options! read more

For Mexican food in Hawaii this was good. Nice quiet restaurant great food. Service was good too.

They have a new menu. Good service and friendly atmosphere Carne asada and mahi it's awesome. read more

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Incredible Mexican food. Authentic. Wonderful service. Super clean. Great salsa. Fresh food. We ordered four plates and all were amazing. Going back next weekend. read more

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Finally got a chance to try this place out. Been waiting for it to open for months and I was not disappointed. Being originally from Texas I was so excited to have authentic Mexican food on island close to me. Adorable place with tasty food and drinks that were on point. We had the Huevos Rancheros and Chilaquiles along with Esquites. So yummy! Oh, and I had the Magic Mojito which was very refreshing. I will definitely be going back. Can't wait for them to expand their menu in the near future. This place feeds the cravings I have for Mexican until I can go back and visit family. read more

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Some good things - no wait, clean restaurant, fresh food. The actual fish pieces in the mahi baja and the carne asada meat were delicious. The chips were good but needed more salt. Some bad things - ALL of the sauces. First - chips and salsa should be a given at a Mexican restaurant, not a paid appetizer. The red salsa had barely any spice to it. It was mostly tomato, almost tasted like marinara more than salsa. And it was warm, which I wasn't expecting. The green verde also didn't have much flavor. Unfortunately that marinara "salsa" was smothered all over the pork enchiladas and people were trying to take it off because it was the only bad thing about it. The mahi baja tacos were really good. Loved everything except the orange sauce. It was very mustard-y. My husband said it tasted like a honey-mustard sauce. I got the guac on the side and it had too much lime in it. There were no flour tortillas available or burrito options, which I thought was strange. Our server wasn't anything to rave about. He never smiled even once at us. And we were literally the only ones in the restaurant (should've taken that as a sign) so it's not like he was overwhelmed or exhausted. Last con - they make you pay an extra 3% if you use a credit card. read more

Tequilas - Mahi baja tacos - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Waimea, Hawaii

The service was slow for the few tables occupied. The food was mediocre. The enchiladas were the most offensive. Dry, unseasoned chicken inside a crunchy (and not in a good way) corn tortillas, these did not taste like much and were off putting. You expect enchiladas to be soft and gooey, this was more like a dry crunchy log in a watery bed of green sauce. Sigh. The quest for decent Mexican food on the west side continues, for now, I will continue to cook (better) at home. The guacamole tasted like the premade kind and the rice did not taste like much, I can't believe we paid an extra $5 for a tiny bit of flavorless rice. What a disappointment. read more

Soooo bad. My family hated the food it was bland, the meat was overcooked and the salsa and guacamole had zero flavor. The service was good, however, we will never be coming back. read more

They have many gluten free and vegetarian/vegan options and everything is very well labeled. They are great for people with celiac or who are gluten free. They have a dedicated gluten free fryer! The owner knew what he was talking about and informed us that one of their fryers was broken at the moment so there was currently cross contamination and took the time to point out what would still be good to eat. The food all tasted great too! read more

Renamed Tequilas same owners, family operated. This is a hidden gem located on the 2nd floor of the Shops at Mauna Lani. Great drinks, good food, wonderful service, and a reasonably priced menu. Doug is a warm welcoming host and owner. If you are in the mood for authentic Mexican food head to Tequila's. read more

Honestly just not the best, service was good but food and atmosphere not so much, also rather overpriced, $26 for 3 tacos which just included a single tortilla and dry carne, do not recommend. read more

Fantastic, fast service. The owner, server and bartender were all very helpful with menu suggestions. I had the cafe horchata which was very refreshing after a hot day in the sun. The Swiss chicken enchiladas were delicious and I had leftovers for lunch. Molcajete guacamole was a great appetizer. read more

Tequilas - Molcajete guacamole was terrific! - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Waimea, Hawaii

The enchiladas were inedible, the ceviche was mealy and had a weird flavor, the rice was crunchy and bland, the beans were cold and under-salted. Chips were stale. Iced coffee ok, beer was generic but fine. Mediocre ambience, but the service was fine. Overpriced and bad food, AVOID read more