Who doesn't love tacos, right? And if you're going to have tacos, they might as well be tight! Tight Tacos is more brick and mortar taqueria than Mexican restaurant. And there is nothing wrong with that! They offer tacos, burritos, and burrito bowls. Steering clear of a full entree menu with enchiladas and fajitas, Tight Tacos keeps it tight and simple and sticks to what they do well. And they do tacos well--very well! We only tried this place a few months ago and have been here at least once a month since. It's hard to stay away from their crispy chips, spicy salsa, and terrific tacos. The fish taco is my favorite. The batter is crisp and the fish is delicate and buttery soft. Contrasted with a light slaw and a warm tortilla that's a blanket for a perfect bite. The shrimp taco has a generous serving of plump and perfectly cooked crustaceans. The poblano taco might be overlooked next to its pork and streak counter parts but it's a delightful vegetarian option. Hubby always does the three-taco plate with sides of rice and bean. They are no-frills but filling and are a nice balance to the crunch and heat of the spicy pickled onions they serve at the all-you-can handle, do-it-yourself bar that also offers an endless surplus of sliced limes. Counter service is fast. They serve you but you bus your own table when you're done. Again, it's not so much a full-serve restaurant as a fancy taco truck without the wheels and with tables. Pricing is fair and reasonable and they have taco Tuesdays and daily specials. Lots of metered parking nearby. Locally owned and operated joint...No reason to not try this place! You might bump into us on our at-least-once-a-month visit!! read more

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As many times as I've walked Waialae I somehow missed Tight Tacos until recently! We got to try several of the different meats for tacos. I think our favorite was the Carne Asada. The shrimp and fish ones with the sauce were second best. The amount of meat in each taco was also great, and we felt it was more than other Mexican places we've had. They had pickled carrots out as well! Service was good, it felt like the staff were maybe newer and still getting the hang of things but still were very sweet. They gave oranges out as well. Small restaurant but really good food. read more

Tight Tacos Kaimuki - Tacos Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I LOVE THIS PLACE!! We ordered online and everything was ready for us by the time we picked it up! The beans were cooked perfectly, the rice was fluffy and soft, and the tacos were delicious. I would totally come back and get a taco plate. If you are super hungry I would say go for the burrito!! You will have leftovers for sure! Anyways, I will be coming back to get my tacos from here !! read more

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We were craving tacos at the last minute, and they were open a little later on a Sunday night, so we checked this place out. We really enjoyed the street-style tacos and the bajaritto. The rajas is a tasty option if you want veggies or a meatless taco and the pollo asado meat was cooked just right, juicy not dry, and very flavorful. The bajaritto was great fresh from the fryer. The fish was a decent size, with good batter and fried just right--the combination of ingredients blended well. However, this is not fast food. There was only one cook and food was made when ordered so the order may take time but it's worth the wait. read more

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The meat was cooked perfectly. But a bit of info, the tacos do not come as pictured o. The menu. Just meat and taco shell, and no avocados on the fish taco like pictured. So make sure you order other toppings if you want them. Shells not oiled but they held up good. I would go back and try the burritos and other items as lime I said the meats are the star of the show and so well done!!! Small shop, seating may be tight, also you know in this area you may have to park kind far away, but it is worth the walk and that way you can also stop to get an iced coffee or ice cream on the walk bac read more

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I tired different Mexican spots while in Honolulu but this place definitely hit the spot! The salsa has a nice kick to it and very authentically made. Not with canned tomatoes. The service was quick and staff were super friendly. The burrito was delicious and very filling. I'd definitely come back here when back on vacation plenty of indoor seating and very clean read more

Tight Tacos Kaimuki - Chips and Salsa - Tacos Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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I've tried Tight Tacos before. I am not much of a taco fan - that bend your neck sideways to eat 'em move doesn't appeal to me. But these are the best tacos on the east-side of Honolulu. Having recently spent several lunch hours on the top of the hill in Kaimukī I've rediscovered what is so good about Tight Tacos. The carne asada, carnitas, lengua, and pollo asada are slow cooked. The tortillas are hand pressed. The salsas are made in house and are outstanding - there might be a fresh slivered onion, mild verde, medium rojo, or an unassuming incendiary orange version. Salsa is help yourself. So is water. Napkins and utensils are take-away style. I like the tacos - especially with a Taco Tuesday discount. If you want crispy tacos you can get a pair in a cute dino w some beans and rice. The burritos are hefty, as expected. I love the way they get a good grill on their flour quesadillas. This is the only Tight Tacos in Hawaii. The Ballesteros and Cosio duo have their OG shops in Portland but this is a return to the same block in Kaimukī where they once worked. The best tacos on the east-side of Honolulu. read more

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I'm super picky about tacos (ask anyone) and a friend from LA swore this was her favorite spot on Oahu so obviously I had to try it. The interior is cute, the environment is laid-back, and the staff was beyond helpful (especially with my long list of food allergies). I ended up getting the pollo asado and camarones tacos - both on fresh corn tortillas with cabbage, onion, cilantro, and a side of their incredible homemade salsas + pickled red onion. The shrimp had the perfect texture (not rubbery or overcooked ) and the chicken was juicy and super flavorful! Honestly, the salsas alone are worth the trip! My friend went for the baja fish tacos and the weekend special birria tacos and said they were hands-down his favorite on the island so far. My only wish? Bigger meat portions but flavor-wise, it was there. IMO they don't hit the same as California tacos, but for Oahu? My fav so far! Also noted that they have Taco Tuesday aka $33 tacos So you know I'll be back for those! read more

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Probably my favorite fish tacos on the island. On par with fish tacos in San Diego in my opinion. I like the self serve salsa bar so you can get as much salsa and limes as you want. It's a smaller space and limited seating but a lot of people do takeout from here anyway. Customer service is always nice and you're never really waiting that long for your food. As always in Kaimuki, mostly metered street parking. I honesty haven't tried anything else other than the fish tacos cause they're that good! Hahaha. Except for their horchata; get the coconut horchata to pair with your tacos! read more

Tight Tacos Kaimuki - Baja Fish Tacos - Tacos Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Food was awful! Carne asada tacos had nothing but gristle fat I suppose that's their idea of carne asada. There was literally no meat all fat. Gross. Fish tacos had no flavor all u can taste is the overwhelming amount of crème. Gross. Overpriced and terrible service. The haole girl needs an attitude check. First visit and Never coming here again. read more

Made a catering order for 8 people and clearly provided my order details to the owner Reggie via phone and again via text, which he confirmed. When I went to pick it up, there was only a Taco Kit made for me, which is enough for half of the people I was having over for my dinner party. The cashier was unable to accommodate the error and unable to provide any answers to my questions. Clueless. We had to order food through another restaurant to feed our guests and will never be ordering food from here again. Called and texted the owner who took our order, and no answer or response at all. Horrible customer service read more

Friend recommended this place, great food, but small portions. Waitress was nice and friendly. I would like to return to try the other dishes read more

I will give it another try, but my first time was no bueno. Rice was kinda hard & it just seemed like not freshly made ingredients.

Yummy! Love that Tight Tacos Kaimuki is in our neighborhood. The staff here are kind and the food is good. They are generous and food is fresh. The tiny restaurant is comfy and bright-loving the Mexican music vibe. Love the price point and their Taco Tuesday and Happy Hour specials are awesome, too so come on down and support Kaimuki community local businesses like Tight Tacos Kaimuki. read more

Tight Tacos Kaimuki - Yummy Taco Tuesday Special - Tacos Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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When u put meat in ur tacos why are u putting so much fat instead of the meat? It was not good...no fat in my tacos please

Ordered through their website which was easy enough, and gives a decent amount of options for customization. We ordered the surf and turf burrito, chicken tacos, and a couple of kids tacos. The surf and turf burrito was a decent size and tasty. The chicken tacos were not great, very middle of the road. The kids tacos were beef and the flavor was good, but there were so many excessively fatty pieces for such small tacos. The lady at the front was nice, unfortunately the food didn't come out until 20 minutes after the estimated time that the website gave me. I probably wouldn't go back. read more

The worst tacos & 'Mexican' food. Waste of money. No quality or taste... You go there because there's no great Mexican food in Honolulu ‍

It's been awhile since I last ate at Tight Tacos Kaimuki. Firstly, there aren't many vegetarian options. Secondly, when in Kaimuki there is a lengthy checklist of dining options I've had their carnitas and carne asada tacos ( both excellent) prior to becoming vegetarian. Also, had a bean and cheese burrito...which was also good. Today, I ordered online;they have a burrito plate special...I chose the Rajas option. It was good but a bit pricey for the portion. Estimated time for pickup was accurate. Parking is available on street (metered) and in the metered parking lot to the rear. They are at the corner of Waialae and Koko Head Avenues, respectively. read more

Tight Tacos Kaimuki - Burrito plate special - Tacos Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I forgot to post this way earlier, but lost track of time. What a bizarre way to start 2025...and none better than to enjoy 'Taco Tuesday' than in Kaimuki. I ended up going to Tight Tacos, which was something my therapist suggested me to try last year, but never had the opportunity to try. I guess I picked a good time to go for some Mexican food than today, huh? So...considering the look of the restaurant, there was some space and/or tables to sit at, and it was a good opportunity for me to try some good food over there. I ate three different tacos over there, which included the Carnitas and Lengua from the Two Taco Plate and one Carne Asada from the $3 Taco Tuesday special. They were all delicious. Of the three, I actually liked the Lengua, considering that I never had beef tongue before in a Mexican restaurant. It wasn't that bad. I was torn from wanting to try the two taco plate or the Bajaritto, but I guess I chose the simple route by trying their tacos, given the namesake of their restaurant. Food was great, decently priced, and overall, great experience for me. I recommend this place if you wanna enjoy coming in on a Tuesday if you want tacos at a reasonable price, or if you wanna try a Mexican restaurant in the eastern side of Oahu. read more

Tight Tacos Kaimuki - Two tacos plate (One Carnitas and one Lengua) with rice and beans. - Tacos Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Had the best Taco Tuesday with my boyfriend! $3/select street tacos all day on Tuesdays! BYOB. [Customer Service] The two female staff had sunny dispositions and provided friendly customer service. Felt welcoming as soon as we entered the restaurant. The team took care of us and checked in several times [Food and Drink] The horchata is creamy and sweet (could be too sweet for some but I loved it). Delicious pairing with the tacos! The carne asada is a tad salty, in my opinion, but it works well with the double layer of tortilla! I loved the pickled onions, and the green salsa (has a delightful kick). The food is evidently fresh to order and made with care. We ordered several tacos and each were packed with flavor and generously portioned. [Ambiance] Limited seated inside--I can see how it may get crowded when busy quickly; however the vibes are right. The food is good. No complaints! My boyfriend parked in the metered lot behind for $0.75 for 1 hour. Give this business a try! It's nice to have found a GOOD Mexican restaurant on-island. read more

Love their food but I ordered two bags of chips for $5 each and I heard the cook say "we're out of chips." To the cashier. Instead of telling me, he charges me for two bags and fills up one of them only half way. By the time I processed what had happen I was already in my car on the way home. read more

Tight Tacos Kaimuki - Charged me for two bags of chips but gave me one and a half? - Tacos Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

What happened here?! Is this place under new management? Came for the first time maybe a year ago and after trying their carne asada burrito I told everyone it was the best Mexican food on Oahu. I came again several times after and it was always good. Went today after not coming here for a few months and it was disgusting. The restaurant (both the kitchen and the dining area) were super dirty. The food tasted dirty as well. Ordered a carne asada burrito and all the meat in the burrito tasted old, reheated, fatty or burnt. The dining tables were sticky and the floors were disgusting. The restaurant just felt gross. Sadly we will not be returning. read more

Finally tried their Fish tacos and the carne asada taco two taco plate with a side of chips and dip. They now have their own sauces and veggies to pack up in your own. Didn't know they had $3 tacos on Tuesdays. I will have to try that soon. I really enjoyed my mean tonight. The staff said to try the fish tacos since it's the best. She was right!! It was so good! read more

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I went to take tacos for lunch on a Wednesday with my work buddies. I ended up getting a two taco plate with just shrimp tacos because that I think is the best flavored taco. It comes with rice and beans as sides, which go great with the taco. I also ordered chips and salsa, which is unlimited refills, but we ended up just eating the whole Basket of chips. They have a bar of different salsas that you can add to your tacos or dip your chips in. They used to have the pickled carrots and peppers but this time they just had an onion mix with spicy sauce on it.Not my favorite because I really do love those pickled vegetables. But I recommend this place because of the quality and price of their dishes being a great value. They have a smothered burrito which always looks amazing and I will have to try in the future. There is a metered municipal lot in the back, which is convenient. Or you can go down the street over into the Kahai municipal lot, which allows you to pay via credit card. read more

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Had a great taco experience on Taco Tuesday with my coworkers. Got there about 12:20 or so. Ample seating inside. Friendly cashier/server. Pay at the register first and they will bring you your order. I had the grilled chicken (2) and pork (1) tacos. They are pretty filling. There's a water station if you don't want to purchase drinks. Cute salsa "bar" to fill up your containers. They also have a spicy shredded onion topping which was tasty. Parking in the lot next door. read more

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Airtight. Lives up to the hype. You know, there's usually a hesitation I have with Mexican food. I know not to expect a lot because I've had authentic Mexican food in California. My friends and relatives will visit us in Hawaii and don't even want to touch the Mexican food we have here. I'm glad I visited Tight Tacos. I'm telling you, get the "There's no good Mexican food in Hawaii" stereotype outta your head. I had chips and salsa and the 3-taco plate that comes with rice and beans. You can mix and match tacos and I chose shrimp, fish, and carne asada. Two words: fish tacos. I've had fish tacos in California. SoCal at that. They were good, but not quite as good as Tight Tacos. The batter was nice and crispy and the thing is, I guess if you've got a really good sauce, you can make anything taste good. These fish tacos have got the sauce right. We also had chips and salsa on the side. They are your standard restaurant chips and salsa. No complaints here. Next to the counter, they have serve yourself salsas, limes, and a red onion relish. The onion relish is spicy. We also got chips and salsa. There are little condiment containers for your convenience and a little fridge full of different flavored Jarritos soda. The customer service was good. They have a small, casual seating area with a few tables and counter seating available that looks onto Waialae Avenue. read more

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Cute little shop. I really wanted to like this place bc it's a small local business. The lady at the register made unwanted modifications to our order thinking she knew what we wanted. So one of our plates was just the carne asada, rice and beans. The carne asada was also dry and tough and the tortillas fell apart. read more

Wow, I've been going to Tight Tacos for years but now feel compelled to write a review after the kindness and service I just recieved from a lady with incredible dreads whose name I forgot to ask. Restored my faith in both humanity and authentic customer service. Oh yeah and the food is reliably good here. read more

Da Bomb Breakfast Burrito! We ordered the bacon breakfast burrito and it was by far the best one we have had in Hawaii. Don't skip it. Their salsas are amazing and very easy to order and pickup. read more

I really miss Azteca. The food here is always mediocre at best. It's too salty, overpriced, and takes forever. Expect to wait a minimum of 30 minutes. Don't even think about trying to get food in a timely manner on a Tuesday. Whenever I crave tacos and order when nearby, I regret it. Service is terrible too. Lackadaisical teenagers who could care less and are just plain rude. read more

The food was very poorly flavored and cooked. I tried three types of tacos, not one good one. Chips and salsa were an additional $7. I would not recommend. read more

Food: WORTH THE DRIVE from where ever you live. SPICY. DELICIOUS. MOUTH WATERING meats that are nicely smoked. Add the chili onions for extra level of spice. Drizzle those limes onto your tacos/burritos and OH BOY! Honestly you need to try for yourself if you haven't. Tacos can be a hit or miss bc they're so simple but the flavor of the tortilla and the meats made them HIT THE TARGET. Service: cashier was amazing. When it was down time she didn't hesitate to keep the place clean. Regulars will say "see you next week" so you know people keep coming back. Seating can be limited 3 tables for a party of 4. 2 tables for a party of 2 and one table for a party of 6. There is a small bar seating for 5. So plan accordingly. Parking like any place in town is limited but they do phone orders, online orders and grubhub. Also Taco Tuesdays = $3 tacos! Happy Eating Y'all. read more

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Tacos are awesome, but I especially love their rice and beans! Staff is friendly and helpful at their brick and mortar. Because we loved their food so much we decided to use them for a company gathering for catering. We got their Taquero Package where they come to you with all the necessities and price was really reasonable (they have other options for catering where you pick up the food as well). Chef Reggie was professional and friendly and made the whole experience awesome! Chef Reggie hooked it up! We had a ton of leftovers that he set up for us with burners for anyone who wanted more tacos after our catering window was done. We'll definitely be using them again for our kids grad party! read more