Tight Tacos Kaimuki

We first tried Tight Tacos during the "Keep It Ka'imukī" event. It was fabulous. The food was so tasty. I tried the street tacos with different proteins. The shrimp was my favorite! I ended up taking my daughter today after her early out from school. It did not disappoint. She had the chicken burrito and I had the 3 taco plate. I left there content and full. When we were leaving the male worker behind the counter ask how our meal was. He was persona was so kind and genuine. We really enjoyed our visit today and definitely be coming back!

I forgot to post this way earlier, but lost track of time.What a bizarre way to start 2025...and none better than to enjoy 'Taco Tuesday' than in Kaimuki. I ended up going to Tight Tacos, which was something my therapist suggested me to try last year, but never had the opportunity to try.I guess I picked a good time to go for some Mexican food than today, huh?So...considering the look of the restaurant, there was some space and/or tables to sit at, and it was a good opportunity for me to try some good food over there.I ate three different tacos over there, which included the Carnitas and Lengua from the Two Taco Plate and one Carne Asada from the $3 Taco Tuesday special. They were all delicious. Of the three, I actually liked the Lengua, considering that I never had beef tongue before in a Mexican restaurant. It wasn't that bad.I was torn from wanting to try the two taco plate or the Bajaritto, but I guess I chose the simple route by trying their tacos, given the namesake of their restaurant.Food was great, decently priced, and overall, great experience for me.I recommend this place if you wanna enjoy coming in on a Tuesday if you want tacos at a reasonable price, or if you wanna try a Mexican restaurant in the eastern side of Oahu.

First time here and the food didn't disappoint! We ordered the happy hour street tacos. You can choose your protein. I had the carnitas and carne asada. Mix and match is ok. Good deal at $3 each. We also had the quesadillas. This was my fav! The portion was enough to share and the best part.....the CHEESE! As this was my first time here, I didn't expect the set up. You go up to the counter to order and when your food is ready, they call your number and you go up to get your food. When done, you take away your own dishes. So it was a little more casual than I expected. There is street parking if you can find some (metered). If not, there is a metered lot behind the restaurant and another paid parking lot the next block over.

Great lunchtime experience - was able to snag a table and food came out relatively fast. Love the self service salsa bar!

It's been awhile since I last ate at Tight Tacos Kaimuki. Firstly, there aren't many vegetarian options. Secondly, when in Kaimuki there is a lengthy checklist of dining optionsI've had their carnitas and carne asada tacos ( both excellent) prior to becoming vegetarian. Also, had a bean and cheese burrito...which was also good. Today, I ordered online;they have a burrito plate special...I chose the Rajas option. It was good but a bit pricey for the portion. Estimated time for pickup was accurate.Parking is available on street (metered) and in the metered parking lot to the rear. They are at the corner of Waialae and Koko Head Avenues, respectively.

Finally tried their Fish tacos and the carne asada taco two taco plate with a side of chips and dip. They now have their own sauces and veggies to pack up in your own.Didn't know they had $3 tacos on Tuesdays. I will have to try that soon. I really enjoyed my mean tonight. The staff said to try the fish tacos since it's the best. She was right!! It was so good!

I went to take tacos for lunch on a Wednesday with my work buddies. I ended up getting a two taco plate with just shrimp tacos because that I think is the best flavored taco. It comes with rice and beans as sides, which go great with the taco. I also ordered chips and salsa, which is unlimited refills, but we ended up just eating the whole Basket of chips. They have a bar of different salsas that you can add to your tacos or dip your chips in. They used to have the pickled carrots and peppers but this time they just had an onion mix with spicy sauce on it.Not my favorite because I really do love those pickled vegetables. But I recommend this place because of the quality and price of their dishes being a great value. They have a smothered burrito which always looks amazing and I will have to try in the future.There is a metered municipal lot in the back, which is convenient. Or you can go down the street over into the Kahai municipal lot, which allows you to pay via credit card.

Had a great taco experience on Taco Tuesday with my coworkers. Got there about 12:20 or so. Ample seating inside. Friendly cashier/server. Pay at the register first and they will bring you your order.I had the grilled chicken (2) and pork (1) tacos. They are pretty filling. There's a water station if you don't want to purchase drinks. Cute salsa "bar" to fill up your containers. They also have a spicy shredded onion topping which was tasty.Parking in the lot next door.

Airtight. Lives up to the hype. You know, there's usually a hesitation I have with Mexican food. I know not to expect a lot because I've had authentic Mexican food in California. My friends and relatives will visit us in Hawaii and don't even want to touch the Mexican food we have here. I'm glad I visited Tight Tacos. I'm telling you, get the "There's no good Mexican food in Hawaii" stereotype outta your head. I had chips and salsa and the 3-taco plate that comes with rice and beans. You can mix and match tacos and I chose shrimp, fish, and carne asada. Two words: fish tacos. I've had fish tacos in California. SoCal at that. They were good, but not quite as good as Tight Tacos. The batter was nice and crispy and the thing is, I guess if you've got a really good sauce, you can make anything taste good. These fish tacos have got the sauce right. We also had chips and salsa on the side. They are your standard restaurant chips and salsa. No complaints here. Next to the counter, they have serve yourself salsas, limes, and a red onion relish. The onion relish is spicy. We also got chips and salsa. There are little condiment containers for your convenience and a little fridge full of different flavored Jarritos soda. The customer service was good. They have a small, casual seating area with a few tables and counter seating available that looks onto Waialae Avenue.

Food: WORTH THE DRIVE from where ever you live. SPICY. DELICIOUS. MOUTH WATERING meats that are nicely smoked. Add the chili onions for extra level of spice. Drizzle those limes onto your tacos/burritos and OH BOY! Honestly you need to try for yourself if you haven't. Tacos can be a hit or miss bc they're so simple but the flavor of the tortilla and the meats made them HIT THE TARGET. Service: cashier was amazing. When it was down time she didn't hesitate to keep the place clean. Regulars will say "see you next week" so you know people keep coming back. Seating can be limited 3 tables for a party of 4. 2 tables for a party of 2 and one table for a party of 6. There is a small bar seating for 5. So plan accordingly. Parking like any place in town is limited but they do phone orders, online orders and grubhub. Also Taco Tuesdays = $3 tacos! Happy Eating Y'all.