Surf’s Up and so is a restaurant you have to check out while you are in Hilo. What do you get when you take Mexican Fare and add the tasty tropical goodness of Hawaii? You get Maui Taco Grill, where they take the best flavors of Mexico and fuse them with Aloha. Started by internationally acclaimed celebrity chef Mark Ellman back in 1993, this hot spot has grown to be one of the most popular restaurant chains in Hawaii. As a matter of fact, their fantastic food and charismatic vibe were nationally noticed by and featured on the Food Network’s Emeril Lagasse show, rated one of the top 20 tacos in the United States by ZAGAT, and recognized by Nation’s Restaurant News” as a Hot Concept winner, Thanks to their trademark salsa bar and award-winning menu, it’s safe to say that Maui Tacos is a place you need to check out.
Maui Taco Grill is located inside Prince Kuhio Shopping Mall but as soon as you enter the restaurant you will experience a cool, hip, laid-back atmosphere with the spirit of aloha. The menu is loaded with dish after dish of deliciousness. It’s like an exotic paradise for your taste buds. It’s the fresh locally sourced ingredients that make up their creative menu. Whether it’s from the land or sea, their fare is freshly made right on location and everything is spectacular. Fresh fish tacos, chicken enchilada, mango salads, coconut flan…it is like a vacation you can eat! That’s what they say on their menu and what a way to describe their food. They are continually inspired by the colors, and flavors of the Big Island and want to create a special meal for you!
One of the unique features of Maui Taco Grill is its amazing salsa bar. It will seriously make you want to dance and sing because it is loaded with salsas, veggies, and sauces. Their signature pickled veggies are so crisp, tart, and tasty, that you can’t get enough! You can almost drink the freshly made pineapple salsa it’s so sweet and refreshing, especially with the heat of Mexican spices. Their salsa is so popular and sought after, the team at Maui Taco bottles it up and sells it to go! It’s just like Aloha in a bottle for you to take home or give as a special gift.
Hula Heat Chile Arbol
Tomatoes, Roasted Chile Arbols, Tomatillos, Sweet Onion, and Garlic
Hola Aloha Tomato Salsa
Tomatoes, Sweet Onion, Cilantro and Jalapeños
Maui Fire Dancer Chipotle Hot Salsa
Tomatillos, Chile de Arbol, Onions, Garlic, Cilantro, and Onions
Pineapple Paradise
Hawaiian Pineapple, Tomatillos, Sweet Onion, Garlic, Cilantro, Jalapeños, and Lime Juice
Maui Mex Tomatillo Salsa
Tomatillos, Chile de Arbol, Onions, Garlic, Cilantro, and Onions
Taco Tuesday is a very special day at Maui Taco Grill. Every taco, whether it is served on Tuesday or not is made with Hawaii’s amazing local produce that inspires many of their one-of-a-kind combos. Each one is colorful, tasty, and oh, so darn good!
Maui Taco The Original: Your choice of Charbroiled Chicken, Shredded Beef, BBQ Pork or Ground Beef and choice of Pinto, Black, or Refried Beans with Fresh Mix Greens and Cheese
Baja Grilled Fish Taco
Our Marinated Grilled Fish served with your choice of Pinto, Black or Refried Beans, Shredded Cabbage, and Cilantro Jalapeno Dressing
Soft Grilled Fish Taco
Our Marinated Grilled Fish served with your choice of Pinto, Black or Refried Beans, Shredded Cabbage, and Cilantro Jalapeno Dressing
Maui Vegetarian Taco with the Works
Your Choice of Pinto, Black or Refried Beans, Maui Tacos Rice, Potatoes, Fresh Mix Greens, Tomato, Cheese, Guacamole, and Sour Cream
Hard Taco
Your choice of Charbroiled Chicken, Shredded Beef, BBQ Pork, or Ground Beef with Fresh Mixed Greens and Cheeses
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