Taco Restaurants near Wailuku

“It was my first time in Maui for a work trip, and I was looking for a good lunch spot nearby—so glad I found this gem! I hadn’t had vegan or vegetarian food in a while, and this place absolutely hit the spot.

I ordered the Sweet and Sour Chickless lunch special, which came with the soup of the day and a dessert. I also got the Medicine Maker smoothie to go with it. Everything was delicious! The crispy “chicken” paired perfectly with a soft bed of jasmine rice, and the cabbage side was crunchy, fresh, and topped with toasted furikake flakes for extra flavor.

The smoothie was out of this world. The best way I can describe it is like drinking one of those Mexican mango candies with the chili coating I loved as a kid—sweet with a perfect kick of heat.

Highly recommend stopping by if you’re in Maui. I’ll definitely be coming back next time I’m in town for work!“

“Hands down the best in Maui! Brian puts his souls into everything he does.“

“i found this food truck because my usual birria spot closed down. this lead to me repeatedly visiting this food truck throughout the summer because it is genuinely the best mexican cuisine i’ve ever had. i’ve been all around california and the bay area, and the birria tacos that i’ve had in my life have never compared to this. not only is the food absolutely stellar, but there is ONE lady who works the food truck. she takes your order, then turns around and makes it all herself. SO QUICKLY. WITH A SMILE ON HER FACE. the service is amazing. all of the sides are amazingly seasoned and delicious. horchata is perfect. i’m so glad that my usual birria spot wasn’t there that day because i found an absolute gem. the CONSISTENCY of the quality blows my mind. please anyone, if you’re reading this, GO TO LINDAS KITCHEN AND GET BIRRIA TACOS.“

“I don’t go to this place to eat. I cook at home. Because I belong to groups & clubs that meet at different places. I happen to go to this one on the corner of lower main st And Waiehu beach rd. In Wailuku / Waiehu. This place was clean a lot of seating available. We ordered drinks to find out they no longer carry the raspberry tea. So I ordered ice coffee. For our meeting, while ordering that their was a new item Being advertised so I asked for samples and the counter woman asked the manager if they do give samples so she said yes so she let a sample of the three items that they were advertising I thought that was really generous. Much later she came to see if we were happy with the samples. The ladies were satisfied with it . I feel comfortable in having future meeting here at this place. The work crew were very friendly. Thank you very much for allowing us to hold meeting in a clean & air-conditioned establishment . Mahalo from the Hawaiian homes Association Paukukalo board.“

“Ordered for catering and the Huli chicken, Kalua pork and Mac salad were a hit with my guests!“

“Happened to be walking by, saw how busy it was, and loved the chill vibe so I waited for a table and so glad I did. Staff is EXTREMELY FRIENDLY AND HELPFUL! Food was outstanding! The breakfast burrito was 10/10! The smash burger is one of the best burgers I’ve had in a long long time. The pancakes were fluffy and full of flavor! Would 110% recommend Cafe Mambo and definitely worth the wait if they don’t have an empty table!“

“This is an unassuming restaurant located in a strip mall just off of the beautiful beaches of Kihei, Maui that offers delicious fish tacos, fresh ahi & shrimp salads and yummy poke. (I understand they have another location, not too far away that probably serves similar dishes.) The advantage of this location in particular, is the bakery downstairs that fills the air with the smell of the tastiest cinnamon rolls. The portions here are generous and the quality of the seafood is superb. No frills when it comes to service; place your order at the counter, find a seat & wait for it to be delivered to your table. We had a large party of 12 and were able to all sit together, a nice perk for us. But they did forget one person's order, which was kind of a bummer because he had to wait so long for his food, most of us were finished eating ours by the time his arrived. So we shared some of our food with him while he waited. Not a problem since the portions were so large. Overall, I recommend Coconuts Fish Cafe with two thumbs up.“

“Auténtica comida Mexicana! Totalmente recomendable! Authentic Mexican food! Totally recommended!“

“This is Maui's first JITB that was renovated a few years ago.

ATMOSPHERE:
The inside is clean. The drive thru is open 24 hours.

FOOD:
Ultimate Cheeseburger
I always feel so guilty when eating this. It's pretty much the size of a DQP from McD's but tastes worlds better. And with curly fries? OMG.

Sourdough Jack
This is the only other burger I order besides the UC. Its a bit smaller and has a unique taste with the sourdough bread.

Portobello Mushroom Buttery Jack
I HAD to try this after seeing the commercial years ago, and it was damn delish! Butter makes everything better. I was surprised that the mushrooms were fresh and tasty, as was the Swiss cheese. I always opt for curly fries but I think the regular fries would go better with this burger.

Jumbo Jack with Cheese
This is my alternative to the Ultimate Cheeseburger when I need a small snack. It's a single patty topped with ketchup and mustard, onions, pickles, tomatoes, lettuce, and is just the right size.

Portuguese Sausage, Eggs & Rice
Ask anyone in Hawaii, and they'll say that McD's is the place to get this local breakfast platter, as they've been doing it for decades now. So how does JITB's version compare? IMO, it does not. My biggest gripe and pet peeve is that the sausages were sweet. Yuck! I loathe sweet foods unless it's a dessert. The scrambled eggs were definitely real and not of the Egg Beaters variety but, pass.

Hash Brown
While it tasted similar to the McD's one, it was slightly larger, and just as crispy.

Ham & Egg Breakfast Pocket
After seeing the commercials I had to try it! Unfortunately, the flour tortilla-wrapped finger food was so bland regardless of the salty ham and fake cheese. No sauce/condiments came with it. Pass.

SERVICE:
The drive thru can be super slow more so at late night. Staff are friendly.“

“I’ve been to JIB all over the US. With Bacon & Cheddar Potato Wedges being the culinary highlight of the menu, I tend use them as the “bar” to which I measure the quality of my order. After visiting the JIB in Kihei, that bar has been raised. Today’s order was one of the most magnificent I’ve seen in years. The wedges had 100% coverage of cheese and a perfect bacon layer. Truly delectable! The breakfast jacks were also excellent. Hats off to JIB in Kihei! I would still love to see a return of the Colossus Burger. #bringbackcolossus“