Are you in the mood for truly authentic burritos, enchiladas, and all the other Mexican favorites? Then, get on over to Luquins Mexican Restaurant in historic Pahoa. At this popular eatery, they go all out in infusing every dish with bold flavor, and then serve it all up in monster portions. So, you’re always sure to get your fill whether you stop by for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. You’re even welcome to come by for beer, margaritas, and other awesome drinks plus whatever appetizers suit your fancy.
If you’d like to get a taste of all they’re serving up, you can either get takeout or settle in their dining room for a meal to remember. They do not allow you to seat yourself, so wait at the front upon walking in. Your server will offer a warm welcome and let you know if there are any tables available at that time. They’re packed more often than not, so don’t be surprised if you have at least a 30-minute wait ahead.
Thankfully, you’re welcome to sidle up to the bar for a drink and appetizer while you wait for a table to open up. While you do that, be sure to browse all their amazing offerings, so you’re ready to order once you get a table. While not huge, their menu has all the fan favorites spelled out in great detail, along with all the ways you can get them. You’re welcome to get your fajitas with chicken, steak, fish, or shrimp to start. Plus, you’ll need to decide if you want flour or corn tortillas.
If you’re not sure what to get, just ask your server for suggestions. They’re well versed in all their menu items and can easily match them to your preferences. They’re also happy to help you decide what drinks to pair with your food for a delightful dining experience. In fact, the team makes it their mission to provide attentive service always, so don’t hesitate to let them know what you need.
Popular menu items include:
Nachos
The Nachos are great to share with a friend and kick off your meal in style – or simply enjoy as your entrée. This tasty dish always starts with fresh tortilla chips topped with beans and cheese. After that, it all goes under the broiler until melty. Then, it gets lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream, guacamole, and jalapenos to finish it off right. Want to kick it up a notch? Add a protein, like steak, shrimp, or beef for an extra charge. They even have tofu.
Machaca Burrito Deluxe
Although seemingly well-suited as a breakfast favorite, the Machaca Burrito Deluxe is an incredible choice all day long. They create this dish by wrapping scrambled eggs, shredded beef, tomatoes, onions, and bell peppers in a tortilla. Then, they cover it in their signature red burrito sauce before heating up until bubbly and hot.
Tostadas
The Tostadas offer just the right amount of crunch, and then follow through with a ton of delicious flavor. This dish starts with a fried corn tortilla topped with beans and cheese, and then gets popped in the oven. Once it’s piping hot, they add lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream, and guacamole. You can take it to the next level with chicken, beef, potatoes, tofu, steak, shrimp, fish, or carnitas for an extra charge.
Although no easy feat, it’s well worth trying to save room for dessert. Their Flan is always a surefire hit, of course. But it’s their homemade pies, cakes, and cheesecakes that’ll have you coming back for more. They change up their offerings all the time, so you’ll just have to ask your server what’s available. Thankfully, each one is as good as the last, making it worth taking the leap and just getting whatever’s suggested.
Insider Tips:
-Don’t want to wait to dig in? Just call in your order before leaving the hotel. They’ll have it ready to go when you arrive.
-Since it’s a cozy eatery with a big following, it can get noisy inside. So, if you’re not keen on the chatter, take your meal to go instead of dining in.
-Guacamole is not always readily available, so don’t be surprised if it doesn’t come with your order from time to time.