Whether you’re a local or just visiting beautiful Hilo, HI, one thing is for sure: everyone wants a great meal at least once a day. When it comes to Mexican food, the area has some great choices to get your appetite going. We’ve got some suggestions for you with the following list of some of the best Mexican restaurants around.
4 Mexican Restaurants Worth the Drive Near Hilo, HI
1. Tacos Jalisco
This food truck, with outdoor seating, located at 277 Kekuanaoa St., serves authentic and delicious cuisine. They offer chicken, grilled steak, pulled pork, Mexican sausage, fish, and shrimp. Grab a taco for just $3, or 2 tacos for $5.50; a fresh catch fish taco for $7; or a shrimp fajita taco for $9. Or you can order nachos, flautas, enchiladas, or quesadillas, and the list doesn’t end there as they have many other options.
2. Reuben’s
A hard day’s work equals a great margarita for dinner, and this is your place to be. Enjoy chips and salsa, a combination plate, and a housemade margarita with your choice of tequila. We recommend the two crab enchiladas, the pork chile verde, the grilled chicken salad, the chorizo con huevos, or the three pork taquitos. You can find Reuben’s in the strip mall at 336 Kamehameha Ave. Please drink responsibly and in moderation.
3. Maui Tacos Hilo
This establishment creates Mexican dishes while adding a bit of Hawaiian emphasis to its food. For the first meal of the day, try the huevos rancheros or the breakfast burrito. For lunch and dinner, there’s lots to choose from, such as the Baja grilled fish bowl, the Wikiwiki shrimp taco, the Lahaina soft burrito, or the surf and turf signature platter. Vegetarians will appreciate the paia vegetarian bowl or the Maui vegetarian taco. Maui Tacos is located at 11 Puainako St.
4. Amigos Cantina
Enjoy a late night with drinks, music, entertainment, and delicious food at 250 Keawe St Suite C. They have a calendar on their website with a host of fun evening events every night, including karaoke, open-mic, and entertainers. You’ll also find fresh, authentic food, like fajitas tacos, los burritos, and carne asada fries. For vegetarians, the vegan burrito is a hit. Or you can just ask the chefs to leave the meat off of your tacos or burritos.
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