Patricio's Taqueria - Kailua-Kona

We have the Taco plate with chips and salsa. Amazing favor on the steak and salsa. Definitely recommend even if you? in a hurry. Fast service!

Disappointed. Was not that good. The tortillas seemed old. Where is the beef? I got a beef burrito and had beans and tomatoes. Maybe a little bit of onions and corn? Guess not going and not recommending.

Ordered chicken quesadilla and chose the spicy salsa. Absolutely amazing, especially for $13.

I've eaten at hundreds of different Mexican restaurants on the mainland and in Mexico. I've never had a Mexican restaurant's rice with peas and carrots before or items made with American cheeses, which they serve here. The rice had no flavor. I've also never had carne asada meat that was diced and not shredded. The carne asada was also very salty and without any true flavor of spices. We ordered 2 burritos, a chile relleno, enchiladas, chips, and salsa. The best thing about what we ordered was maybe the salsa, and that's it. We're not going back here again.

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.