El Maguey
$ • Mexican, Vegetarian
Hours:
74-5563 Kaiwi St, Kailua-Kona
(808) 329-0636
About El Maguey
Customers' Favorites
Burrito Chile Verde or Chile Colorado
Chili Relleno and Chicken Enchilada
Served with Rice Beans & Tortillas
Cheese Enchilada Rice and Beans
Chile Relleno Beans and Rice
Super Nachos with Carnitas
Soft Tacos with Carnitas
El Maguey Guacamole
Carne Asada Burrito
Carnitas Burrito
El Maguey Reviews
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Hours
| Monday | 11:30AM - 3:30PM 5 - 8PM |
| Tuesday | 5 - 8PM 11:30AM - 3:30PM |
| Wednesday | 11:30AM - 3:30PM 5 - 8PM |
| Thursday | 5 - 8PM 11:30AM - 3:30PM |
| Friday | 11:30AM - 3:30PM 5 - 8PM |
| Saturday | 5 - 8PM 11:30AM - 3:30PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
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El Maguey is a hidden gem in Kailua Kona with the best Mexican food on the Big Island. The guacamole is a great starter, and the chile relleno and carnitas taco plate are delicious. The staff is sweet and efficient, and the food is very tasty and reasonably priced. It is a super casual place in a local strip mall, owned and run by a Mexican family with authentic recipes. Everything is homemade, with no commercial or prefab ingredients. The restaurant has a nice vibe and attentive wait staff, making it a great place for a relaxed dining experience. The chili releno was especially praised for its flavor, and the portions are generous. Seating can be a bit tight for larger groups, and some may need to sit near the A/C. The menu offers vegetarian options, though rice contains chicken broth. Parking is adequate, and the location is near downtown. Visitors recommend dinner hours for better seasoning and cooler climate, especially in the noonday heat. Overall, El Maguey provides delicious, authentic Mexican food at good prices, and many customers plan to return.