18 Best Mexican Restaurants near Makawao

“This is a very enjoyable place in upcountry when you have a craving for Mexican food on Maui. The menu has a great variety, food is very good and plentiful for the price. Service was friendly and attentive. It’s a great, local-feeling place that is very welcoming.“

“Top 3 lifetime burrito doesn’t have beans or rice! The Asada burrito was an astounding vegan revelation for what a plant-based version could be. Gigantic, delicious, dare I say meaty. Tortilla expertly grilled for that perfect bit of flakiness. Just go get one !Vegetarian options: All vegan - no dairyDietary restrictions: Vegan and gluten free optionsKid-friendliness: Several good kid sizes options“

“Best food truck in Maui, hands down. Best Birria tacos I've ever had. We came from the Bay Area where we have tons of good taco trucks and Mexican food in general, but this beats them all. We were here in July and had to come back again today. We brought friends with us and they also loved everything. Elote in a cup was so flavorful! Joey is amazing and always great talking to him. Go niners!“

“During our stay on Maui, we stumbled upon this gem of a Mexican restaurant, and it quickly became our daily go-to spot. I must say, it surpassed all expectations and easily ranks as the best Mexican food I've ever had. Each dish was bursting with flavor, and the authenticity of the cuisine transported us straight to Mexico. From the hearty burritos to the flavorful tacos, every bite was a delight. The staff was friendly and welcoming, adding to the overall enjoyable dining experience. If you're on Maui and craving some exceptional Mexican fare, do yourself a favor and pay this restaurant a visit. You won't be disappointed!“

“If you want authentic Mexican food,this is the place.i moved here to Maui from the bay area and believe me this is the real deal.food seasoned to perfection;not too salty nor too bland, just perfect.a must have is the horchata; literally the best horchata I’ve had in Maui.this spot tops Fernando’s and amigos by miles.they also have a location in Kihei with more food options. 10/10“

“Absolutely best on island legit Mexican food! If you enjoy REAL Mexican, this is your place. It took me only almost 2 years to find a place that is the real deal… I highly recommend this mom and pop restaurant… 5 stars. And thank you Tienda Del Sol!?“

“I had two orders of their 3 tacos for $5. One beef and one carnitas. Both delicious for the money. Carnitas were the favorite in my group. A little strange for lettuce to be in my street tacos but the tacos were so good and fresh. I'll be back!“

“This place is the real deal!! Tacos were 10/10, amazing horchata and such a nice guy working behind the scenes. This is exactly where you want to go for late night eats in Kihei.Cute patio to sit and enjoy them as well.Vegetarian options: Simple menu overall that has still made space for a few vegetarian options! Love to see it.“

“What a cool place. The Mahi Mahi wrap was amazing and the prices are the best on Maui. Service was great and we watched Monday night football, NHL and NBA. We will definitely be back.Vegetarian options: My wife had the vegetarian taco salad and loved it.“

“Stopped in here for lunch and was glad I did. The food coming out of the kitchen all looked good and fresh. All items are made to order so you will have a short weight before your food arrives. The service was exceptional. I don't know if it was the owner or not but the woman who helped take my order went above and beyond to answer all my questions and explain some of the menu items so I would get exactly what I was hungry for. I left with more than one meal because everything looked so good that I wanted something to go. The nachos were enough for two, and the chimichanga was crisp and loaded. I was also very impressed with the amount of extras you could add for free. For sure it would be an extra charge at most other places. The atmosphere is decorated in the style you would expect. Overall a Mexican feel but I would say a few touch ups and attention to details could help to bring the place together but definitely nothing that you would care about once your food arrives and get your first taste.“

“My Family and I were at dinner at Fred's tonight and during or dinner another guest fainted on me. My uncle and I provided assistance until the victim regained consciousness, with Fred's employees helping to call 911 and then get the firefighters who took over care for the individual. To our surprise, at the end of the evening, Shannon, a manager at Fred's, comped our family's meals and also extended the gesture to the victim's family without any request from us. Thank you Shannon and the rest of Fred’s employees for taking quick actions to help the victim.“

“My daughter specially wanted me to leave a review as a thank you for the wonderful experience☺️ We had empanadas and taquitos, they were both so delicious, plus they come with very tasty sauces. they were also very attentive! (I must say that I was impressed to see their spotless kitchen in the food truck)“

“Great location and easy pit stop on the way back up the hill. I don't normally eat fast food but sometimes, you just need to fuel up and Taco Bell is a great option. They are super quick here and friendly. Deducted one star because one of the visits my veggie fiesta burrito was still cold“

“Delicious food with huge portions! We stopped here in paia randomly due to the many vegetarian options for our vegetarian. Service was great and they were super open to modifications. We ate outside so we could see the sun and people walking outside but still got shade from the sun. Food was delicious but servings were 2-3 times larger than expected. With a group of five we would have been fine just ordering two appetizers. Our faves included the nachos, enchilada fries, fish tacos, Mahi mahi sandwich, cali style quesadilla, and the ring of fire burger. We also enjoyed the limeade and strawberry lemonade from the bar. We will definitely be going again.“

“Came here late in the afternoon. Was delighted. A lot of authentic Mexican food that is really well done. My wife is gluten free and I'm vegetarian and there were a ton of options for both of us that were clearly labeled.Restaurant is relatively small tucked away in a retail area but service was good and the food was probably the 2nd best meal I had in Maui. My wife also loved her horchata and coffeeVegetarian options: Nearly every dish or plate has a vegetarian option instead of meat. Menu is expensive and virtually all can be made vegetarian.Dietary restrictions: Wife is gluten free and the menu is clearly labeled and has dozens of options for gluten free folks which is a nice surprise.“

“Well, I’d show a picture of the food. It didn’t take one when we started and now all that is left are empty plates. I’m a central Californian and eat Mexican food just about daily. This restaurant exceeded my expectations! Delicious!!“

“Coming from Los Angeles, I'm always a little skeptical about Mexican food in other states.But Amigos did not disappoint!Great service. Food and drinks were yummy. We left just as karaoke was about to begin, but I bet it would have been a fun time had we stayed.“

“While working in Ka'anapali, I heard of a good Mexican place to eat. Just so happened my apprentice owed me dinner so I suggested we try Amigos.Dinner was great. He ordered a shrimp chimichanga for $13 which was the Wednesday night special and packed with shrimp every bite.I had a $18 carne asada burrito wet with red and green sauce also packed, meaty and well worth it.I was disappointed in the Mexican shrimp cocktail which lacked flavor, was very watery. We also both enjoyed a michelada which were good.Unfortunately I can never return, Service was amazing but unfortunately my apprentice is a cheapskate and only tipped $5 on $110 for which I can never show my face there again out of shame as I have a very memorable Hollywood quality to my appearance.Despite this I would definitely recommend Amigos.“