Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in the Kahului area by diners
Just like cuisine from any country, Mexican food is not monolithic. It isn't just combo plates and tacos. (Not that there's anything wrong with that style of food; it's delicious and is responsible for popularizing Mexican food in the United States.) But Mexican food means more than that.
It reflects Mexico's diverse population鈥攕haped by waves of immigration鈥攁nd has proliferated throughout the U.S., showcasing the cuisine in all its complexity and regionality. Mexico has, and thanks to immigrant chefs and the rise of promising culinarians of Mexican descent looking to share their signature dishes, Indigenous foodways, and ingredients from various regions, diners are reframing their idea of "Mexican food."
According to a 2024 Pew Research Center analysis of SafeGraph data, , and nearly 9 out of 10 U.S. counties have at least one Mexican restaurant. The analysis also reveals that California and Texas are home to a majority of the Mexican American population and together host 2 out of 5 Mexican restaurants in the country.
These findings serve as a testament to the influence Mexican cuisine has had and continues to have in America. Which begs the question: Where does one go for the best old-school Mexican restaurants, loncheras slinging tacos out of a half-window, and innovative modern Mexican food pushing culinary boundaries?
To help you out, compiled a list of the highest-rated Mexican restaurants in the Kahului area based on diners' reviews on as of February 2025. Restaurants with at least 20 reviews tagged as "Mexican" on Yelp within a 10-kilometer radius of Kahului were included. As a result, some restaurants featured may serve other food items besides Mexican food. Also, in an effort to highlight independent businesses and local chains, those with more than 50 locations nationally, based on the Yelp data, were not included.
Keep reading to see if your favorite Mexican spot made the list or to discover a new restaurant to try!
#17. Koho's Grill & Bar
- Rating: 2.9/5 (265 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 275 West Kaahumanu Ave. Kahului, Hawaii
- Categories: Diners, Sports Bars, Mexican
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#16. Fernando's Mexican Grill
- Rating: 3.0/5 (208 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 275 West Kaahumanu Ave. Ste 1001 Kahului, Hawaii
- Categories: Mexican
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#15. Amigo's
- Rating: 3.4/5 (426 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1215 South Kihei Road Kihei, Hawaii
- Categories: Mexican, Latin American, Tex-Mex
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#14. Amigo's
- Rating: 3.4/5 (330 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 333 Dairy Road Ste 110B Kahului, Hawaii
- Categories: Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch, Burgers
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#13. Las Pinatas Of Maui
- Rating: 3.5/5 (358 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 395 Dairy Road Ste J Kahului, Hawaii
- Categories: Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch, Desserts
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#12. La Poblana Mexican Food
- Rating: 4.0/5 (129 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 362 Huku Lii Place Ste 101 Kihei, Hawaii
- Categories: Mexican
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#11. Haven's Harborside
- Rating: 4.1/5 (63 reviews)
- Address: 300 Maalaea Beach Road Wailuku, Hawaii
- Categories: Cocktail Bars, Seafood, Mexican
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#10. Ono Tacos Hawaii
- Rating: 4.2/5 (28 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 53 Puunene Ave. Kahului Maui, Hawaii
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican, Salad
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#9. Ono Tacos - Lahaina
- Rating: 4.4/5 (1729 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 520 Keolani Place Kahului, Hawaii
- Categories: Mexican, Food Trucks, Hot Dogs
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#8. Fiesta Time
- Rating: 4.4/5 (96 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1132 Lower Main St. Ste C Wailuku, Hawaii
- Categories: Mexican
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#7. Maui 8 Wonder
- Rating: 4.4/5 (81 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 591 Haleakala Hwy Maui, Hawaii
- Categories: Mexican, Food Trucks
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#6. La Poblana Mexican Food
- Rating: 4.5/5 (68 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 214 Ho'okele St. Kahului, Hawaii
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
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#5. Acevedos Hawaicano Cafe
- Rating: 4.7/5 (996 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 190 Alamaha St. Unit 7A Kahului, Hawaii
- Categories: Mexican
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#4. Tacos Y Mariscos Las Islitas
- Rating: 4.7/5 (279 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 520 Keolani Place Kahului, Hawaii
- Categories: Food Trucks, Tacos
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#3. Linda's Kitchen
- Rating: 4.8/5 (22 reviews)
- Address: 1960 Main St. Wailuku, Hawaii
- Categories: Food Trucks, New Mexican Cuisine, Tacos
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#2. Jazzy's Kitchen
- Rating: 4.8/5 (187 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6761 Makena Road Kihei, Hawaii
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
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#1. Mexirican Mix
- Rating: 5.0/5 (28 reviews)
- Address: 22 Alahele Place Kihei, Hawaii
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican, Puerto Rican
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This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Cynthia Rebolledo, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 326 metros.
