after reading the good reviews, we decided to stop and have a quick bite at Tako Taco on our way back from Waipio Valley. The food here is ok. Don't expect traditional Mexican food or even Tex Mex for that matter. Everything, including the nachos, had a sweet taste to it. The margaritas were decent. Based on the other reviews,... more

A pleasant surprise. Happened to drive by while touring the Big Island and decided to drive up from the Kohala resort area for lunch one day. Fantastic, fresh tacos & burritos at a reasonable price. Also very friendly girl working the counter. It looks like kind of a dive from the outside but is totally worth the trip from the... more

My kids and I ate at Tako Taco, and were quite impressed. The food is made from local, organically grown vegetables and meats. The flavoring of my tacos, my son's quesadilla, and my daughter's burrito reminded me of some of my favorite taco shacks in San Diego and LaJolla. The food was very fresh and flavorful, especially the chicken and... more

We ate two meals at Tako Taco while on the Big Island. I preferred the tacos over the burritos, but the burritos were still good. My husband and I both had the fish tacos ( grilled ono) on our first visit--very good and very fresh. The rice was just okay. Their pineapple tomatillo sauce was excellent--it tasted great on the... more

Tako Taco (--) Reservations not required. Live music Wed., Thurs., Fri. from 4–6 PM. (Sometimes later.) And on Saturday from –8 PM. (Also there is Happy Hour with reduced priced drinks and some special menu items, pupus. Catering available. ADA: Not to compliance, but a wide and gently sloped ramp approaches the double doors, and seats can be moved. Restroom... more

This is California Mexican as opposed to TexMex. Heavy use of FRESH local ingredients. Really yummy salads with local greens, limeade and margaritas. more