25 Best Taco Restaurants near Kailua

“Leilani & Will of Leilani’s Island Tacos catered my daughter’s wedding last evening. Our guests raved about the food and excellent service! We are from out of town and Leilani was so great to work with, arranging everything by phone & email. I highly recommend them! Mahalo Leilani & Will!!“

“Whole Foods Happy Hour Foods were excellent and delicious. We had the chicken wings, cauliflower bites, and Caesar salad. Seriously, better than the other brewery close by. I also had the Honolulu beer with the interesting name. We returned several times for other great foods in the restaurant. Highly recommend sitting in the outside patio.“

“Surprisingly great service and food. Ive been there a few times over the last few weeks for convenience (short on time and too early for lunch for other restaurants) and always had a positive experience. Friendly staff, easy ordering and quick service. Food orders were always correct and fresh. Especially like the incredibly fresh side salads and milk shakes!“

“The attention to quality and detail made for the best meal I’ve had in a long time. The crispy cheese slider was over the top. The chicken taco meat was seasoned and cooked perfectly. This is the kind of food I’d fly back to Hawaii just to eat.“

“Amber- the co owner, is absolutely astounding. Super super friendly, and If you have any questions on any of the food she has the knowledge of it all! Location is perfect as there is a bunch of seating area around and always good jams playing in the background. The food taste AMAZING, I recommend trying the B.E.A.S.T DELICIOUS“

“Amazing food. The quality and consistency of the food is top tier every time I come. Friendly service and great prices. A staple of my visits every time im in waikiki.

All vegetarian food but you will never realize without being told.“

“Our catered chicken and steak fajita meal was fabulous and very tasty. BEST Mexican food around! Thanks Raul and team!!! We will be back !!“

“Good food. Delicious breakfast sandwich.“

“Located in the parking lot outside Lucky Seven Liquors at 435 Atkinson Drive. Typically open from 6:00pm to 11:00pm. Weekly schedule varies, though. While the posted days are Tuesday, Friday and Saturday, he sometimes will also open on other days. My most recent visit was on a Thursday.

Always a pleasure to sample something from the menu. I try not to have the same thing every time.

If possible, he appreciates it when you pay with $1 bills because he sometimes runs out when people pay with 10s or 20s.“

“Fast, friendly and amazing food. The habanero salsa is perfect on any of their food ❤️“

“best Mexican food on island, friendly service, HUGE portions - well worth it ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“Absolutely loved this place! The food was so good—flavorful, fresh, and you can tell they put care into every dish. I was genuinely impressed with everything we ordered. We ordered a lot (party of 12) And don’t even get me started on the ambiance… made the whole experience even better. It’s the kind of spot you don’t want to leave. Great food and amazing vibe—definitely coming back!“

“A Hidden Gem for Authentic Mexican Tacos!
This small spot may have limited seating, but it more than makes up for it with friendly service and incredibly flavorful tacos. Whether you’re into carnitas, al pastor, chicken, or the vegetarian rajas, every option is worth trying (seriously—try them all!). Taco Tuesday gets pretty busy, and for good reason. It’s a must-visit whether you’re dining in or grabbing food to go. They also serve soft drinks along with classic Mexican beverages like horchata and hibiscus water (Jamaica). Highly recommended!“

“I love this place.I've been going for years now, and I always have a great time. The food is amazing, the music is great, and the staff are always friendly. I'm a vegetarian, but the food here is so good that I don't even miss meat!“

“Absolutely delicious! The tamales are the best I’ve ever tasted. The combo plates with El pastor, Asada, or birria are a must-try. Sandy takes quality seriously and meets every need. Highly recommend this food truck for authentic Mexican food!“

“We had Birria tacos which were phenomenal. Consume was a little on the salty side, but still delicious. My brother had some BBQ place that came with so much food for $30. The price of my meal was around $27, so expect to pay some money if you are coming. Totally worth it though. This is not just LA Pina Cantina, it is mixed with various food options under one roof. The Gelato place was good as well! Good Food, good service (from LA Pina Cantina) and atmosphere was relaxed“

“Friendly, patient staff. Seems to always aim to please. Plus they honor military discount.“

“Delicious food!! Super clean restaurant! Super friendly staff!!“

“I was craving some tacos and this place did not disappoint. The amount of meat loaded in each taco was insane and the quality of meat was amazing as well. The salsa had wonderful flavor and a nice kick to it. We ordered a couple of each type of meat (asada, chicken, al pastor). I wish I had a refreshing agua de horchata to go with it. Nonetheless, the tacos were still delicious and I recommend this place.“

“I Love 💙 Jack in the box.“

“Ordered a chicken Bao taco and chicken regular/street taco. Sooo delicious! The green (spicy) salsa was also excellent. Coming from socal, my taco standards are pretty high and this truck delivers. It's a fusion, so seasonings and details aren't exact if you're looking for Mexicana style street taco; but, they're so delicious nonetheless. I went back for seconds and spoiled my dinner (well worth it). Great compliment to the beers as Howzit.“

“My kids and I really love the french fries...😋😋😋 freshly cooked and available anytime👍👍👍👍“

“The reason we went to Jack in the box is because, on 1st year anniversary, we were to Hawaii and we spent all of our money and the only thing you can afford for the last day, was he Jack in the box. So we decided to go back again for a 30th anniversary. I still love the tacos.“

“That's great..I love it,I love the buttery jack it's so good“

“The Chicken strips are incredibly better than even KFC, Waffle Stix melt in your mouth ono, and on one can resist SMASHing the SMASH burger!
Breakfast all the time - local favorites, great rewards, and the app works!!!
Far and above all others - just one flaw: no Frappes..“