El Maguey

Not sure what this was but the only authentic Mexican part of it was the music. The carne asada should be renamed to sliced over saturated beef. Chips and salsa were good chips with a bowl of hot sauce. Don’t waste a meal in Kona getting this if you’re on vacation.

I have had several great meals here. Best time to arrive: 5 minutes after they open, because it gets BUSY with called-in takeout orders & people arriving for sit-down meals at their 10 four-person tables.

Great little hole in the wall with amazing food! This place gets BUSY! food was so good I didn't get a chance to take a picture! Large portions and plenty of flavor

Mexican cuisine in any form is my favorite, but this place? The best food, the best service, and the best place for good vibes and a family feeling. If I could eat anywhere it’d be here. Always fresh, always CORRECT, and always always good.

Not your average run of the mill quick order restaurant. Everything was extremely fresh and made to order hense while it may take a little longer it’s well worth it! The staff was friendly, curious and knowledgeable on their menu. It was my first time but it for sure will not be my last… left with enough food for 2 more meals! I ordered the beef chimichangas combo plate it was delicious! Highly recommend checking this place out! I’m not a huge fan of guacamole but theirs was so good I kept eating it!!!

Best mexican food on the island. Take it from a mexican from san diego! Its better than half the food in Diego too! Authentic and flavorful. Anyone who says different doesn't know real mexican food!

Absolutely delicious and authentic! If you want Mexican food, this is the perfect spot! Hole in the wall small local restaurant feel with friendly portions and staff!

I'm feeling upset because my food isn't good, and it keeps stuff with us like that.

It's a mixed experience for sure. The standard chips and salsa were a solid disappointment. The salsa had absolutely not body consisting of what could best be described at chili pepper water and Chipotle with a generous portion of stale chips. The taco was generous and fresh. I chose the carne asada for protein.

Authentic Mexican food is hard to come by on the Big Island. This place has a hole-in-the-wall vibe and not hotel resort fancy, but the food is amazing and speaks for itself. We ordered the nachos, quesadillas and soft tacos and cleaned our plates. Ask for the horchata too if you want a refreshing drink!