Maria Bonita

My favorite tacos on island! The lengua is always so good, flavorful, soft but with the little crisp on it. Even better than some I've had in LA. Uncle Diego is always so nice, just beware that its only him running the truck so be prepared to wait. But well worth the wait

Had a chicken burrito, it was special. But I have had trouble figuring out the schedule and where to find this truck! I'll keep looking for it, it was that good! Went back just now ordered the lengua street tacos with bean and rice. Delicious. Homemade refried beans and the rice is served with chunks of nicely cooked potatoes and seasoned nicely. The tacos were also very good, and simple, filling was tender, served with plenty of fresh cilantro and diced white onion. Homemade salsa might be chipotle, flavorful with perfect amount of zing to it.

I've eaten up the restaurant downtown several times. While we were out in Kailua, I noticed they had a food truck and directions on how to get there. It said they were open until 10 PM. We drove around for a good 30 minutes looking for their food truck and never found it. it was kind of disheartening as we were looking forward to eating a decent Mexican food dinner. I guess I can't really rate the truck, since I didn't technically eat at the truck, but the restaurant is very authentic. I just wish they didn't close at 3 PM. I'm willing to wait to try the truck again, as long as I'm able to find it and it's still open.

I come here FREQUENTLY and genuinely LOVE the food. the sweet uncle that works there definitely busts his butt to make sure his food is not only great but also gives the best service with a smile! it is affordable AND delicious. 110000/10 HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!

We have lived in Kailua for a few years and it was out first time trying Maria Bonita. The food truck is located next to Timmy Ts & Hardware Hawaii. We read other reviews and took the suggestion of calling ahead. BTW their phone number is not posted on Yelp but I found it in one of their Yelp photos. Call 808-286-5113 to call your order in! Our time for pick up was 40 mins on a Saturday night during the holidays. Food:We ordered Carnitas Chili Verde Wet Burrito plate, Shredded Chicken Quesadilla plate, Carne Asada Torta, and Chicken Enchiladas Zuisas plate. Each plate came with rice and beans. They were very generous with cheese, sauce, salsa and sour cream. The Wet Burrito was massive! The Torta was so delicious. All the food was surprisingly amazing, especially since Hawaii lacks the abundance of Mexican food compared to the mainland. I grew up in San Antonio, TX and the west coast. Maria Bonita is the closest Mexican food truck that reminds me of fresh made Mexican food like Texas. Thank you Maria Bonita for being such a gem!

I've heard about this place from so many people. And I finally came to my senses and tried it. Normally people get the common Mexican foods (tacos, chimichangas). But I was interested in the Tosta (Mexican sandwich). The sandwich is filled with beans, tomatoes, cilantro, cheese and a choice of meat. I got the shredded beef. At first when I ordered, I was getting impatient because it was taking longer than I expected. I waited patiently in my car and one of the gentleman that was working came to my car and personally handed me my order. Really nice and excellent service, better than some established businesses. So as far as food, I took a bite of the sandwich and let me tell you all!!! It was sooo bomb! The bread was so soft and the shredded beef was good quality, it legit taste like someone's Abuela made the food. Overall, I would totally go back and try the other stuffs. But I'm totally sold on this sandwich! I had to take a picture and make a post.

Maria Bonita is hands down some of the best Mexican food I've had in Hawaii. I've probably driven past hundreds of times and never noticed it until my mom and I went on a mission last night. It's tucked into a tiny lot between Timmy T's and Hardware Hawaii, across from the little strip of shops containing one my favorite coffee places, ChadLou's. We arrived around 6:45, ordered, and ended up waiting until about 7:15. But you can't complain - it's entirely a one man show!Although our stomachs were growling by the time we got home, the food was well worth the wait. We tried their steak and carnitas tacos, beef burrito plate, and steak chimichanga plate. First off, the portions are huge. You get what you pay for here. What was interesting was that there seemed to be some carrots in the Mexican rice and some bits of potato in the filling of my chimichanga. Strange, but tasty nonetheless. The steak wasn't thickly cubed like it normally is, but more like thinly sliced steak strips (the kind you would get in a Philly cheesesteak). The top of my chimichanga was a bit soggy since the lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, and sour cream had been sitting atop it for a while, but surprisingly, the bottom was still crispy. My parents both thoroughly enjoyed their meals as well.I recommend calling in your order ahead of time and asking how long it's going to take before you make your way on down. We got there right before about 8 other people, so I expect that they waited closer to 40 minutes for their food. Definitely find some time to give Maria Bonita a visit if you're in Kailua. You won't regret it.

SINCE @YELP WONT UPDATE THE HOURS FOR THIS PAGE ITS 5:00PM - 9:00PM DUE TO PANDEMIC! YELP DO BETTER FOR SMALL BUSINESSES!Y'all this place used to be in Kaneohe and I loved it. Diego makes my favorite tacos and flautas He's out in Kailua now and still has the OG downtown location. Please stop by and support! This is a cash only establishment with quality Mexican food.

Good Mexican Food in Kailua! Find this magnificent food truck near Hardware Hawaii and you won't be sorry! Diego is hardworking and makes killer plates for no more than $13. He uses fresh ingredients and is not shy with the cheese or sour cream... yum! We ordered the Chili Verde wet style, a combination of Taco and Enchilada and the Enchilada Zuizas. All were delicious and the portions were generous. Open for dinner only!

My inner fat kid was giddy with excitement when I finally found the Maria Bonita food truck. I heard rumors of its existence, but had only successfully found Betos Tacos and Platos (which is also good in a different way). Then, after a random stop off at the goodwill to donate some clothes, there it was like a sign from above, right outside! Estatic, I ran over and the owner was just re-positioning his truck for better visibility after being parked with no success outside the hardware store. I greedily ordered the chile verde wet burrito with beans and rice ($13), and stood there grinning like a little kid at the delight I was about to experience.This food is GOOD. Wow, I was so impressed with the tenderness of the pulled pork, the massive amounts of cheese, obviously not skimping on the good stuff, and the size of this meal was massive. I would usually say it is enough for two people, but seriously, once you start eating it, you're not going to want to share. I'm so stoked to know that really good Mexican food is here, with a good price, friendly people, and no-fuss service. The truck is not much to look at, and if you're not looking for it, you'll probably miss it which is a dire mistake. Only problem now is that I know how good it is, and it's so tempting! Can't wait to try what else is on the menu, after the amazing experience I have already had. Enjoy!!!