Patricio's Taqueria - Kailua-Kona

My family moved from California to Hawaii about a year ago and just gave mexican food on the island. Our children were in tears how good the Burritos are and brought joy to know that we have some comfort food from home. Put your hands down! Thank you. We're screwed.

For 3 years on the big island. The most authentic homemade Mexican food I ever had on the island:

The best Mexican food I had in HI. As good as the good Taco stands in So. Cal. and Baja. Tamales are like those on the side of the road south of Ensenada. Hot sauce is excellent.

I had Mexican food in Mexico, Baja, Southern California (where I come from) and many other locals. There are a number of options in Kona, but Patricios is possible the best Mexican restaurant in Kona. While their food is good, it is not at the top of Mexican cuisine. I've probably eaten 20 times over the years. I really like how they have interesting real Mexican cuisine options like Pozole (Soup), Mol and Sopas. This is a fast, casual restaurant. Your drinks options are great with a regular stock of horchata and many candied alcoholic options as well as frozen margaritas. Favourites: Chimichanga Chile Relleno Burrito Horchata Service speed is good and the dining area is good. This is a good Kona vegetarian restaurant option as they can do many of their burritos and other things with beans and vegetables instead of meat option.

Order at the counter Mexican spot. The food here is consistently good. Personal favorites are the veggie nachos and veggie chimichanga. The rice has great flavor as well! I personally like the horchata, but I’ve had two friends both not care for it saying it doesn’t taste like true Horchata. Maybe I don’t know what it’s supposed to be like, but I think it’s yummy!