Who’s Celebrating Cinco de Mayo on This Taco Tuesday
The last time the stars aligned for this twofer was in 2020. Here’s where to celebrate doubly around O‘ahu.
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Roll With It: Amazing Fish Tacos at Miguel’s Cocina Food Truck
Miguel Gutierrez buys marlin daily from nearby fishing boats at Kewalo Harbor for the best fish tacos this writer’s had in 15 years.
The Search for Good Tacos on O‘ahu: A Californian’s Top Picks
More taquerias are sprouting up, bringing more choices. Try these.
Pupusas, Arepas, Ceviches and Lots of Tacos Coming to Sunday’s Cinco de Mayo Festival
The second annual celebration of Hawai‘i’s Latino community showcases all kinds of food, music and more at Ka Makana Ali‘i.
New Latin Foodscape: A Central American Gateway at La Casita
La Casita’s Salvadoran and Honduran (and Mexican) dishes bring tastes of Central America to Waipahu.
Lahaina Tacos, Downtown’s New Taqueria, Opens Today in Pioneer Plaza
It’s the longtime dream of a family who lost home and jobs in the Lahaina fires.
Hidden Gem: Tio’s Tamales
Throwback to that time we found a brand-new tamale place between a mandoo shop and a Thai bar.
La Birria Opens Its First Brick-and-Mortar Downtown Today
The food truck at Pearlridge brings birria tacos and ramen to its first storefront.
How Barrio Café Created Savory, Plant-Based Chorifu Tacos in Wahiawā
Inspired by vegan neighbors, Miriam Olivas spent a year creating plant-based tacos that taste like chorizo.
May 2024: Our Top 3 Most Popular Food Stories
The upside of a crime, Kailua’s new big opening and 15 picks that rose to the top in two days.
Thieves Stole Tight Tacos’ Equipment. Then This Happened
This might have been another story about hard luck hitting a small business. Tight Tacos’ owner tells us why it wasn’t.
Where to Celebrate Cinco de Mayo This Year
From bar crawls to Hispanic festivals, there are plenty of ways to celebrate Cinco de Mayo this year.
All the Food Coming to the Cinco de Mayo Celebration at Fisherman’s Wharf
The largest gathering of Latin food is serving up all kinds of arepas, ceviches, elote, empanadas and more on Sunday, May 5.
10 New & Coming Eateries on O‘ahu: March 2024
Where to find new and coming Italian food, tacos, a luxe sushi omakase and good chicken.
Wahiawā Kilani Avenue Food Crawl
This classic post revisits a half-mile stretch where nostalgia and new-school meet.
Straight Outta Husk Is O‘ahu’s Newest Mexican Food Gem
Find tamales, birria tacos, tortas and other bueno specialties inside ‘Aiea’s Palama Market.
Find Umami-Packed Aguachile and Tostadas at Da Seafood Cartel’s New ‘Aiea Restaurant
The farmers market stall graduates to a bigger menu packed with seafood served Sonora-style.
Foodie Field Trip: 3 Underrated Spots in Wahiawā and Waialua
Get down on some serious Mexican eats at Barrio Café, peruse a magical meadery at Mānoa Honey and Mead and tuck into sweet and savory comforts at HI Pie.
My 5 Favorite Tacos on O‘ahu Right Now
Barbacoa, birria, Baja-style fish tacos: Where to find taco excellence right here on island.
Roritos: The Burrito Shop That EARL Built
It’s a new direction in a familiar locale for Justin Parvizimotlagh and his East Coast sandwich shops.
Two-Minute Takeout in Downtown Honolulu/Chinatown: Tio’s Tamales
The rustic Miyamoto Building houses an eclectic mix of destination eateries. Up first: New Mexico-style tamales, carne asada fries and a unique take on chile relleno.
Farmers Market Finds: Traditional Mexican Ceviche and Aguachile with a Local Twist
Da Seafood Cartel serves up expertly prepared seafood recipes from Sonora, Mexico.
Roll With It: Thyda’s Tacos Proves that If It’s Tasty, They Will Come
In a random stretch of Kaka‘ako, this tiny taco cart slings up mighty barbacoa, lengua and carnitas.
Find Tlaxcalli’s Homestyle Mexican Fare in the Heart of Chinatown
Don't come looking for Tex-Mex: What you'll find instead is a homestyle Mexican oasis.
