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We still love to call ahead on Taco Tuesdays. Delicious tacos, friendly service and great location!
Today I got to try their taco-tuesday 50% off on all their tacos and they were great. Also, they were very friendly and helpful.
TACO TUESDAY, 50% OFF!!! In a literal shed on the street w/2 parking stalls, ward village parking garage across the street. Favorite taco was Barbacoa. As someone who has tried many California street tacos, these tacos are pretty good for Hawai'i and decent prices too!!
Already planning my next visit! I walked by and it smelled so good I had to stop - I had 3 asada tacos which to my pleasant surprise were 1/2 price for taco Tuesday. Service was great - reminded me of home (New York). Tacos and rice and beans were delicious, loved the hot sauce offerings as well. Will definitely be trying a few other tacos next time and hopefully a burrito soon after :)
hooray for taco tuesday! staff super busy yet efficient. there's a lopsided bench for 4-6 people, but most people eat in their cars. my tacos were ready in about 15 minutes... i didn't order in advance. food quality was good and authentic. i found the pollo bland... won't order it again. one was vastly superior to the others... it was shredded and juicy... not sure if it was carnitas or beef I should have paid more attention but i was rushing to a meeting... i guess i'll have to go back next week.. lol. the cilantro, onions and jalapeño elevated the meal... i appreciated the grilled onion. i dont like spicy hot... the jalapeño was pickled and mild, so it matched my flavor profile. heat lovers should use their hot salsa. overall i'd normally give this place a 4 out of 5, but taco tuesday bumps it up a star. i hear the mulitas are good... will try that too
Excellent tacos, quesadillas and burrito! I arrived just past 6:00PM and some were still waiting. I was able to place my order and waited for around 15 minutes. The foods were ready and everything tasted so good!
Got referred to this place a while back and figured I'd check it out. Was not disappointed. Had some carnitas tacos and a steak burrito. Do yourself a favor and get the tacos with all the extras. Everything was just straight up excellent taco truck food. Reasonably fast food service, (for making food to order). Friendly staff. Decent prices for a small local place, and I don't mind paying it. Oh, and one thing: Please leave a tip if you do decide to go here. I've seen too many small shops get overwhelmed by stiff tourists who read these reviews and storm the place only to cheap out on the tip. Keep local business alive. There are limited drink options and no real seating. But this is how it should be. Just order your food and either eat it standing up in the lot or in your car like a real foodie. It's worth it.
Thyda's Tacos... Where to start. This place serves more than just food. They serve soul, flavor, hospitality, and culture. The owner's, Thyda and Magid do a tremendous job creating such a beautiful atmosphere. Over the years I've been coming here, they have always been kind and attentive. Come here for the hands down best burrito money can buy on this island. Perhaps even the best on the planet... But make sure you stay a customer for the vibes. And a big shout out to the staff they hire! Always friendly! My go to order: Barbacoa burrito, with guac and extra chocolate (seasonal) habanero sauce inside --- Enjoy!!!
@fortunefoodfinds: "You're fantas-TACO n' my fav-URRITO! A plate of tacos (asada, chicken, barbacoa, carnitas) n' a carne asada burrito from THYDA'S TACOS. Hands down the best tacos n' burrito that I've had in a while. Don't sleep on their red n' green hot sauces, which compliments the meal. So the next time you're in Kaka'ako wanting Mexican food, this is the real deal!" Staff: friendly Exterior: food truck Wait time: 10-15 mins Parking: street or side lot with a few spaces Overall comments: yuMmmm!! Me n' da hubz inhaled the tacos n' burrito, seriously the best. The burrito was moist n' so flavorful. Hot sauce not needed, but since I like heat, I switched off between the red n' green sauces. The orange sauce was too spicy for me. The tacos came with everything you need. Good in size n' full of flavor. After finishing our food I was already thinking of when we would go back bc I was feening for more!
Been pushing off coming here because I thought find parking was a hassle, but I'm glad we ended up going. ***What I ordered ~ **Asada Burrito (10/10) ~ This size of your face and PACKED. The asada was very tender and everything was SOOO flavorful. If you use their hot sauce it gives the burrito a good kick. I HIGHLY recommend the burrito! **Asada Taco (9/10) ~ Really good! The asada was tender and the fresh herbs cut the fat! It was delicious. **Beef Tongue Taco (6/10) ~ The tongue was tough (which is to be expected). I guess I didn't really like the texture too much, but it was still good. Overall, Service was fast! We ordered on the phone so by the time we got there everything was ready. If you get the chance, try this place! It reminds me of the stuff you find at Cali!! :)
Best burrito on O'ahu, hands down. The tortilla is perfectly chewy and soft. The burrito is packed to the brim with fillings that are well balanced, including rice, beans, cheese, sour cream, and optional guac add on. I love the cilantro in the guac. I got a carnitas burrito and the carnitas was tender and flavorful! I tried the carne asada too and that was perfectly cooked and cut into smaller pieces, which gave the burrito a great mouthfeel. It was pretty busy at 1pm on a Monday, but they were able to prepare two burritos in about 10-15 minutes. Not much outdoor seating as it's a food stand across from Whole Foods off Queen Street. Definitely try all of their sauces. The orange salsa is spicy!! And I love spice.
4 months ago
We were happy to get tacos on Tuesday because the discount was deep. Excellent service. Reasonable wait time. The barbacoa were my fav. I could have skipped the chicken. The sauce was ok. A guy waiting told us that it was his 2nd time eating there that day lol it's very consistent and seems like a hidden gem. read more
3 years ago
Super delicious Barbacoa and Birria tacos and agua fresca de tamarindo (Tamarind water )!! Taco Tuesday is officially Thyda's Tacos!!! They are a lovely fam from LA who missed a great taco spot so they decided to pick up the torch and keep it lit for 7 years so far!! Here's a post to many more!! Mahalo Thyda's Tacos !! read more
1 year ago
BEST TACOS ON ISLAND BY A LONG SHOT. I won't go anywhere else from here on out (besides da seafood cartel for agua chiles). I got the carne and lingua tacos. The meat was flavorful, the tortillas were fresh, and the hot sauce was ON POINT. Came with a side of grilled onion, pickled jalapeño, and a radish. Authentic as it gets. Gunna gain all the weight I lost back just by coming here alone. They were super friendly and the taco trailer screams good Mexican food. read more
Sooooo good. I love their chicken quesadilla (you can add guacamole, but I like it without) and carne asada tacos. Get the darker salsa and salsa verde to pair with those two items. The orange salsa was delicious but too spicy for me. You can call in an order over the phone for pick up, there's no on site parking but you can find street parking close by or use the Whole Foods deck. The staff is super friendly and ambiance is very Hawaiian, chill and happy. read more
10 months ago
The food here is always so good. I really love their carne asada burritos. Their tacos are also really good, pricey but good. Best day to go for tacos is Taco Tuesday, I'm pretty sure they are half off. The service is good here, they are quick and to the point. The place is really cool. They have stickers all over the walls. read more
I always see this place when I drive by in the evening and it's closed, but got lucky one Saturday . Right behind Whole Foods on Queen Street this little food stand parked in front of a mural of Kobe Bryant and his daughter has a very Kakaako vibe. Growing up in Hawaii I'm no expert but their tacos and menu seem pretty authentic. I wasn't very hungry so went for the street tacos. I got the lengua and which was very tender and the jackfruit which was my healthy option. Both had flavor. They make the tacos fresh while you wait on a little bench. Luckily it wasn't crowded because I went at about 2:00. Oops forgot to bless food with my camera! read more
The carne asada burrito was delicious. The steak flavor came through and the burrito contents were moist, which melded nicely with the chunks of meat. Also tried the barbacoa burrito, but didn't enjoy the softness of the meat and mild flavor. The portion size wasn't huge, a burrito can feed 1 person comfortably. Generous assortment of mild, medium, and spicy sauces to add to your food. Plan to wait about 30 minutes for your order during peak time. They also offer taco Tuesday specials from $2 to $2.50. read more
Came here for Taco Tuesday which are essentially half priced tacos ($2-2.50 each). Honestly pretty unimpressed overall. The vibe was cool and the guys all had a smile on their faces. It's a food truck nestled in a corner by a mechanic workshop building. If you are driving, the best thing may be to just park in the Whole Foods parking deck across the street and walk over. We purchased four tacos. When we got home, I pulled out the Pollo first and man... talk about weak sauce. Two tortillas with some very small portions of chicken. We also ordered the Lengua, Jackfruit, and Asada. The Lengua was probably the best, but we also covered it with sauce. The Jackfruit was unique but didn't blow me away. The Asada was pretty much standard. Came with all the toppings you'd expect... radishes, pickled carrots, grilled onions. This would've been a 2-3 star in our opinion... but the sauces brought it up to a 3. They were pretty good, especially the green sauce. Not sure if they are store bought or homemade, but they were delicious and spicy. If you come here, the rice bowls and burritos looked better than what we got. TLDR: Four tacos.. Pollo (1/5 stars) Asada (2/5 stars) Jackfruit (2/5 stars) Lengua (3/5 stars). Mostly cheap and ok value, but don't expect much on the proteins. Sauces are the best part. read more
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2 years ago
Awesome street taco place located in Kakaako. Parking is non-existent but the walk is worth it. The staff there is friendly and usually there's a short wait, about 10 minutes before you get your food, depending on the line. The truck itself and the walls around it have great art and graphics. The taco's are absolutely perfect and come with optional free pickled jalapeños. They also have Jarritos sodas! Love this place. read more
3 years ago
On the eternal search for good Mexican food on island, I had heard about Thyda's and even passed it by many times on my way to Whole Foods Queen or to work, but it never seemed to be open or the right time to go. I finally got the chance by serendipity when I had a free lunch hour and was headed to WF for some grocery shopping. WF seems to be the best choice for parking (if you're going to shop there anyway) since there is maybe 2 parking spots in front of this tiny taco stand on Queen Street across from the WF parking garage entrance. While I was there, they told a guy in a truck he could park in the driveway of the tint shop next to it - guessing they have a deal with the owner for quick parking? This place does a brisk business, so you'll want to scope out the large menu on the wall of the building before going up to the stand and ordering. Your choices are Tacos, Burritos, Quesadillas and Rice Bowls with Carne Asada, Carne Pollo, Carnitas, Barbacoa, Lengua and Jack Fruit as your protein. I wasn't that hungry (but couldn't resist the opportunity to stop at the stand and try it) so just got 2 tacos - Lengua and Carne Pollo. After ordering, I heard someone ordering horchata, so I went back and ordered that - other drink choices are water, sodas (in the coolers, check them for selection), bottled Jarritos sodas, and Agua Fresca. There were several people ahead of me, as well as some pickup orders, but my order came fairly quickly. I was at first shocked at small two tacos for $10 ($5 each) looked - but they are standard street taco size, and the fillings are sizable. More importantly, THEY ARE WORTH EVERY BITE - especially that Lengua, it's hands down the best Lengua on Oahu. I would pay more for that Lengua, seriously so good. I didn't care for the horchata but that's my own taste preference - tasted different than other horchata I've had at other places on island or even my own when I make it, so maybe they use or add something else? Will try the Agua Fresca next time - I will be back!! read more
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2 years ago
First time coming back after 6 years (I was also unimpressed last time). I ordered all of the tacos (6 total) with "the works" to share with my boyfriend. They just dump a small pile of "the works" on top of my whole plate with not enough of "the works" to be used for each taco. Look at my photo! So rude they give me enough "the works" for only one taco even though I ordered and am paying for six. There aren't even six slices of radish, so I can't possibly stretch this across 6 tacos. Super cheap and stingy. The tacos are overpriced at $5-6 each too. I thought taqueria el gallo Rosa was overpriced but wow this place puts them to shame (same price for inferior / smaller tacos). Anyway, will not go back. Wouldn't really recommend the tacos, although they weren't bad. Very mid tacos (and I tried all of them!) read more
2 years ago
4 years ago
We didn't know what to eat for lunch one day and came across this place on Yelp. The wait time wasn't too bad considering it was lunch time. I got a rice bowl with carnitas and everything was yummy and flavorful. I liked the melted cheese on top. The carne asada tacos were also delicious. Next time we're going on taco Tuesday :) read more
Thyda's Tacos is a vibrant little taco truck tucked away on Queen Street outside of the entry point to the Whole Foods parking structure. This hidden gem is home to the best carne asada burrito on island being one of the only spots in Hawaii to champion LA street style Mexican food. They have an excellent Taco Tuesday deal varying from $2-$2.50 per taco depending on which protein you order. To save some time onsite, you can call ahead to place your order. read more
Street tacos in Honolulu, Hawaii... One day, I was walking around Kaka'ako (the industrial part that has no sidewalks) with my non-Yelp friend, Yvette. She pointed out Thyda's Tacos and - with an "I dare you" look in her eyes - said that these are the best tacos in Honolulu. Really? Hah! So, I read reviews by my friends, Bruddah Fran, Lyla D., Rod U., and Daniel C. I trust them... And you should, too! PARKING: there are two makeshift parking stalls next to this taco stand. I wouldn't recommend parking here because you'd have to back out into busy Queen Street. I parked at the Ward Village parking structure (also known as the Whole Foods parking structure). It's much safer! LOCATION: on Queen Street, near the Kamake'e Street intersection, across from the Whole Foods building. It's a colorful, tiny structure with four people amazingly working together in it! SERVICE: the man at the window was EXCELLENT! He's efficient and polite! He was able to recognize loyal customers and call them by name! One customer had a problem with Apple Pay and was told to come back later... Because he knows him! Wow... That's trust! FOOD: I got three tacos - carnitas (roast pork), carne asada (steak), and lengua (tongue). They sure looked like what I would get in Los Angeles on a dark street at night with the cold wind blowing. Today, it was sunny with a cool, gentle breeze at 85 degrees. My takeout plate was covered with foil. I carried my treasure across the street and ate standing up at the trunk of my car. I enjoyed the raw slices of radish which gave a nice crunch to a few bites. The double flour tortillas held up well to the generous toppings! I appreciated the fresh lime wedges - I squeezed the juice over the tacos for an added pop of flavor! The grilled onion rings and raw diced onions were delicious! The lengua taco was my favorite - it was very tender, moist, and flavorful! I want to get the burrito and mulitas next! If you get a chance, give Thyda's Tacos a try! It's an authentic, unique experience! read more
7 months ago
2 years ago
Omg you guys, I wanted to gatekeep this place but the owners are so nice && everything tastes so good! My New Mexican spot on island for sure The owners are from LA & stayed in Mexico that inspired them to open up this precious gem My personal favorite is their pollo burrito with guacamole! They also change their Aqua Fresca daily so it's best to call ahead if you're craving a specific one It's a very small area but there are seating areas to wait for your food! It's most definitely a grab & go type of place so parking is right next to the cart for convenience. They also take phone orders so you can always try to grab your food on your way there! Just a reminder they are open from 11-5, closed certain holidays and Sundays! read more
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3 years ago
My husband's niece picks up burritos and drops it off to us in Ewa since i just had a baby. We have gotten their burritos a handful of times and we always enjoyed everythint but this time there was a hair in it... I will still support cause i love your food but please be careful yall!! :( read more
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1 year ago
Over the years, I've dropped by 1-2x per year, and consistently, their customer service is impeccable! Just kind, super aloha folks! I enjoyed their carne asada quesadilla a lot, I mean a lot! Simply, clean and delicious. read more
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This spot is located across the street from Whole Foods. They have limited parking near their stand, but you could park in the Whole Foods parking lot and walk over. The food here is pretty decent. I tried the quesadilla and it was simple, yet flavorful. The best part though was probably the hot sauce. It really added a kick and some flavor that helped to enhance the dish. I went down a star because my friend's bowl had a fly in it (probably got caught while cooking) - but it was right at the top and you would hope that they would have seen it before serving the dish. But the staff was friendly and helpful and replaced it for her. read more
I am so HAPPY I finally found Thyda's Tacos!!! I had this place on my radar for a very long time, but finding this little taco trailer isn't the easiest task until one day when I was heading to American Savings Bank on Queen Street, I suddenly passed the backside of Whole Foods Market, and low & behold I found Thyda's Tacos!!! This little taco trailer has been around for a few years, and after having over 335 reviews on Yelp, I must tell you that Thyda's Tacos is LEGIT Yo!!! Located on Queen Street, just on the back side of Whole Foods, if you see a business called - (Zmana - Smart Security Solutions), you will find Thyda's just next door in a parking lot. The menu is posted on a wooden board just outside of the trailer and as you walk up to the trailer, you will notice that the trailer is super small. I was literally amazed that (4) people were actually working inside of that little trailer, and the workers were like a well oiled machine! One guy to greet & take the food orders, and the other three people who made the delicious Mexican grindages. Besides Tacos, Thyda's also offered - Burritos, Quesadilla, Rice Bowls, & Mulita. They use an array of meats like - steak, chicken, pork, beef cheek, tongue, & Jack fruit for the vegetarian eaters. As for me, I like my burrito and got myself a Chicken Burrito. For $10 bucks, I must say it was DEALAGES!!!! When the clerk handed over my burrito in a paper bag, da buggah was heavy! And ya know what that means when it's heavy........it's a BUMBUCHA of a burrito!!! Lol! The clerk also asked me if I wanted some hot sauce? I told the girl I wanted the "hottest" hot sauce they had, and I kid you not, da buggah was HOT!!! I gonna pay for that when I sit on dat porcelain throne!!! Buwahahahahaha!!! What a positive experience coming here! The service was friendly, da Mexican grindages was made fresh on the spot, & da grindages was ono!!!! If ya wanna cut down on your wait time for your food, I did see folks come by & pick up (probably because they phone ordered before showing up). Looking for great Mexican grindages??? You gotta check out Thyda's Tacos!!! read more
1 year ago
First off let me just say that I'm spoiled. Spoiled because for the last near 30 years I've lived in Los Angeles and have been privy to taste some of the best tacos the city has to offer (hence the ok rating). That being said, I was excited to try to tacos at Thyda's as many people have raved and given good reviews of their savory offerings. Just across from the Whole Foods in Kakaako, parking is a bit of a hassle as there is none in the direct vicinity of the stand. I parked about a block and a half north of the stand and walked down. I tried the carne asada, carnitas, and barbacoa tacos and they were good, some of the best I've tasted on the island. Their hot sauces are excellent though. Going with the suggestion of the owner, I got a medium and a hot version and mixed them for a kicking mix that elevated the taco eating experience a few points northward. I would go back but am still on the hunt for my go-to taco spot on the island. Anyone have any suggestions? read more
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1034 Queen St
Honolulu, HI 96814
Kaka'ako
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