OH MY GOSHHH the tacos were fire. Honestly super amazing, best tacos I've had in a while. Very flavorful, spicy, and packed with spice. I've heard a lot of good things about this place so I wanted to try it and I was not disappointed. My personal favorite was the deep fried fish taco I believe? We also got our food extremely fast too so that was a plus. The place was pretty chill and casual. read more

Tight Tacos Kaimuki - 3 Taco Plate - Tacos Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Tried Tight Tacos and ordered the fish burrito and raja tacos. The fish burrito was delicious and packed well--it was wrapped tightly and held together nicely. The raja tacos were also tasty with great flavor. My friend got the 4-taco deal, and all four of his fish tacos were really good. They also had an onion mix on the side that paired really well with the food and added extra flavor. The restaurant has a very casual setup--you order at the front, they bring the food to your table, and you clean up after yourself when you're done. Overall, the food was solid and I'd definitely come back to try more items on the menu. read more

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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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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

Tight Tacos Kaimuki - Outside - Tacos Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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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

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

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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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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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'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

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

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

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

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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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

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

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

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

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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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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Said it would be ready at 7:15 waited another 30 minutes to have 10 tacos made. Ntm Tacos missing onions and cilantro in all of them read more

Tight Tacos Kaimuki - Tacos Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

oh! i cant believe i've never written about tight tacos and i come here all the time! They replaced azteca restaurant on waialae. I was bummed that azteca closed down, but tight tacos ended up being such a nice edition to the neighborhoodhood. I've tried a variety of different items on their menu and nothing was dissapointing. I really enjoy their watermelon aqua fresca too. i wish they have it all the time. Parking can be a little bit tricky since its kaimuki. I've actually been putting in online orders around 6pm when the street parking is free and just run in to grab my order. It's also fun now that they have a little salsa bar! the green one is my favorite. Right now they have this promo where they'll donate money to lahaina anytime you buy a krunk wrap until the end of august! read more

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I made a review on June 6, 2023 with 5 Stars complementing this establishment on how good their food is. Their Wet Burrito is BOMB.COM and also their Quesadilla's are really good too! I have no complaints on how their food tastes. The quality is SPOT ON. During that time, the service was really a good experience from the management / staff since we always would come and spend a good amount of money for quality tacos / burritos and the wait time wasn't all that bad considering the amount of tacos / burritos they had to make. Came back about 8-10 more times spending more than $50+ aside from tips. Here's an update on my review: Fast forward to this year 2025, I haven't been back since March and noticed the lack of customer service and wait times on getting our food. We ordered our food during lunch time (and yes, we know how busy lunch time gets) and was told that there would be a wait time of about 20-25 minutes. Ok, sure. So we ordered our food, paid for it PLUS a 18% tip of about $10 (on a take-out order) with a long line behind us. 20 minutes came and our food wasn't ready. As we were waiting, we noticed that the people who ordered behind us were getting their food before us I guess because they were "dined-in". Even after we waited the 20+ minutes, people came in to order and they got their food before us too! And what tops it off is they ordered the same foods as us!!! FINALLY, after waiting for about 45 minutes, we finally get our "take-out". Now, I'm a pretty patient person but I told the cashier that it's messed up that everyone else got their food before us who stood behind us and ordered after us. Even the guy who was sitting down eating noticed the same thing. He said "you guys was here before me and only now you getting your food?" We watched 4 groups of people not only who were standing behind us-but got get their food before us, dined-in, FINISHED their food and LEFT before we got ours. As a former waitress / cashier who worked in hospitality for years, I can definitely say the service was very disappointing. The first thing I would do if I told a customer the wait time would be 20-25 minutes is time it, if the time is almost at its 20 min mark, I would definitely 'apologize' to the customer and check how the order is doing in the back to get an ETA and let the customer know- at the very least. No apology from the cashier. Only "thank you for waiting..." Only the cook who came out apologized to us. Tiffany tried to justify a reason on how / why everyone else got their food before us but I wouldn't let her finish because she knows she was wrong for that! Yes, I called out her name because she tried to justify the delay. If she didn't say anything regarding justification, I would have kept her name out of this review. Do better with training your employees on customer service! Again, the food is phenominal but I'm not sure if we'll be coming back because of how the service made us feel. read more

Hits every time! The owner is a great guy & even works in house every week, a real leader! 10/10 must try. The restaurant has a great feeling, just like a street style brick and mortar. Also, if you like fish tacos, definitely try theirs! read more

I've been wanting to try Tight Tacos Kaimuki for some time now but I've always ate at my regular spots. It wasn't till I had a conversation with my dad where he told me he didn't think he has ever had tacos before so I knew I had to make it a point to get take out from Tight Tacos Kaimuki. I called in my order and they said it'll take about 10 minutes. When I arrived, my order was just packed so I just had to pay and get my condiments located to the side of the register. The restaurant itself is spacious and clean. They offer two salsas. The brownish orange one is the spicy one and the green one is the mild one but both were mild IMO. There are lime slices along with pickled carrots and peppers on the side that you can help yourself to. I ordered the same thing for myself and my dad but I added a Chips and Salsa to my order. The menu said it's fried in house so I had to give it a try. I could appreciate the smoked flavor of their salsa but I wish it had a little spice to it. As far as the tacos, I ordered Carne Asada, Carnitas and Lengua. Each taco came with cilantro and red onions. I thought that was odd since Mexican food usually uses white onions. They were all good but the Carnitas was a little tough and dry. My dad said his taco experience was good and he enjoyed the meal so that's a plus. I'm happy he got to try tacos for the first time and it was a positive experience for him. This filled my craving for tacos and I'm happy that I finally got to try this taco spot in the Kaimuki area. read more

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

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Great lunchtime experience - was able to snag a table and food came out relatively fast. Love the self service salsa bar! read more

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

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If you are looking for a simple dinner I recommend tight tacos in Kaimuki. The ambiance is very causal but in my oppion a little cramped but its a perfect atmosphere The wait can be quite long so I do recommend calling your order in ahead of time just so you can garentee that it will be ready for when you arrive. read more

We first tried Tight Tacos during the "Keep It Ka'imukī" event. It was fabulous. The food was so tasty. I tried the street tacos with different proteins. The shrimp was my favorite! I ended up taking my daughter today after her early out from school. It did not disappoint. She had the chicken burrito and I had the 3 taco plate. I left there content and full. When we were leaving the male worker behind the counter ask how our meal was. He was persona was so kind and genuine. We really enjoyed our visit today and definitely be coming back! read more

Tight Tacos Kaimuki - Nice little note in the restaurant - Tacos Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

First time here and the food didn't disappoint! We ordered the happy hour street tacos. You can choose your protein. I had the carnitas and carne asada. Mix and match is ok. Good deal at $3 each. We also had the quesadillas. This was my fav! The portion was enough to share and the best part.....the CHEESE! As this was my first time here, I didn't expect the set up. You go up to the counter to order and when your food is ready, they call your number and you go up to get your food. When done, you take away your own dishes. So it was a little more casual than I expected. There is street parking if you can find some (metered). If not, there is a metered lot behind the restaurant and another paid parking lot the next block over. read more

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been going to this place for a long time but went recently after a couple months and the quality of food and service was A$$. ordered quarter pound carnitas plate. it was NOT a quarter pound. their portion was so small. they shouldn't advertise it as the quarter pound. super misleading. they also changed their chicken taco recipe??? they used a sauce on the tacos before! they're not good anymore. i don't know if they had a change in management or cooks but YUCK. ALSO, i received 2 salsas TOTAL for the carnitas plate and four tacos. i asked if i could purchase more and the cashier said no and gave an "explanation" as to why not without really telling me why LMAO. later on i overheard a customer ask for 4 salsas and she was given them with no hesitation. she ordered not too much more than me so i was confused??? And i get that they only make a specific amount of salsa per day but it's weird that a taco place doesn't sell salsa? the vibe was off. there was music playing but these two girls behind the register (brunette and blonde maybe 18?) would pause the music to watch videos on their phones. that sounds like their generation's type of behavior but very unprofessional on their part! the only good thing was the flavor of the carnitas. read more

Food was amazing! A bit pricey but what isn't in Hawaii nowadays! Great food! Fast service!

Definitely a new favorite! I grew up with authentic Mexican food all around me and when moving to Hawai'i, I didn't realize how much of a staple it was in my diet. It's already difficult to find decent Mexican cuisine out here, but even more difficult to find vegetarian options. Tight Tacos does rajas, or sautéed poblanos in cream, very well and has become my goto. Their salsas and spicy onions are fabulous; I have never been a huge salsa verde fan, but I enjoy theirs immensely. I saw they had a special for chile relleno, which I'll have to try some time soon. I'd love to see their take on more vegetarian options, like hongos or mushrooms. The horchata and Jamaica are quite tasty, but maybe too sweet for my palate. My friend, however, could not stop raving about the horchata. The service is great, friendly, and quick. Jose, one of the chefs, was incredibly thoughtful about making sure me and my service dog were comfortable. Their Taco Tuesday deal is pretty good, but it's a smaller dining space, so it can and does get packed quickly. If you get overstimulated easily, I would plan to go on any other day, but I would still plan on visiting because it is probably the best Mexican food I've had on island. read more