Maui Tacos

July 9, 2009
Filed under: Restaurant
Taryn Wong

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Here on Oahu, for a casual place to get fresh, fast, and delicious Mexican food with a Hawaiian flair visit Maui Tacos Mexican Surf Grill in Kailua Town on Kailua Road. The original Maui Tacos opened in 1993 in Napili, Maui by Chef Mark Ellman. Chef Ellman combined his love for Mexican food, surf, and island life resulting in Maui Tacos. Maui Tacos motto is, “A vacation you can eat!”

This order at the counter style restaurant allows customers to dine in or take their food to-go. Choose from BBQ pork burritos, crispy beef tacos, chicken mango salad, coconut flan, and much much more. All entrees come with Spanish rice and choice of black, refried, or pinto beans and a handful of crispy tortilla chips. The menu is large and the portions are generous.

One of the things that Maui Tacos is known for is their in-house salsa bar which includes 5 different freshly made salsas like “Hula Heat Salsa” and “Pineapple Passion Salsa” plus pico de gallo, fresh cilantro, onions, and jalapenos are also available as complimentary toppings. With each meal you get to help yourself to unlimited salsa also available by the 1/2 pint or pint for purchase.

Maui Tacos food selection is for the healthy conscious consumer but does not skimp on flavor. This eatery serves up healthier Mexican cuisine with fresh produce and proteins. Maui Tacos also offers a “Healthy DinerFinder Menu,” vegetarian options, and even a gluten free menu.

What many may not know about Maui Tacos is how many current locations there are around the country and the world. Besides Hawaii, store locations can be found in California, Texas, Utah, Idaho, Minnesota, North Carolina, Washington DC, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, and locations are beginning to open now internationally. Franchising is available all over the mainland and the world for those interested in spreading this island Mexican cuisine.

For restaurant locations, menus, nutritional information, and much more visit www.MauiTacos.com .

Tags: Dinner, Hawaii, Lunch, maui tacos, Mexican, Oahu, Restaurant Review