La Jefa Island Tacos - Keaau, Hawaii

Peter Swartz

Found this on the way to kalapana, they were parked up in a lot and looking real good. Had the fish burrito and it was absolutely amazing! Everything was well prepared and tasted great, definitely hit the spot after all the adventure this island has to offer. One of the best things I have eaten on my first week ever in Hawaii. You could spend a lot of money elsewhere for food that just isn't as good as this. Super friendly people, super amazing food. Thank you

Jonathan James

Just off Hwy, Fresh hand made Tacos, fresh ingredients and friendly people. All speak Spanish & English, with momma running the show.! Real Deal. -- Fresh ingredients and fresh handmade food .. Hand made pastries daily.

-- ? Try the warm Churros!!!.. good luck eating, just one. !

Enjoy - J

Daniel Dorsey

This place makes great tacos. The ono tacos are just amazing. I grew up in Southern California, so I've had my fair share of great Mexican food and this boss lady is making top notch food. I love it. My wife loves it. My kids love it and they don't like anything! Great stuff.

JNEL808

Decided to try this place out... was really disappointed. Their food looks nothing like the images they posted on their FB page or website... maybe the tres leches cake, but not everything else.
Their carne asada definitely tasted more like shredded/stewed beef than grilled steak. Super big let-down. Really disappointing.
And I'm pretty sure they gave me a regular quesadilla instead of the grande I ordered. Nonetheless, the quesadilla and burritos really lacked in flavor.
And the milk poured on the tres leches cake was close to condensed milk in its original state-- was expecting it to be light like all other tres leches cakes I've had (and its my favorite cake!). Flavor was all right.... cake was a tad bit dense. Reviews or posts praise the whipped cream and cinnamon, but what good are those if the milk (that makes it "tres leches") is off
My husband had their churros and said he'll stick with Cozmic Kones or even Jack in the Box next time. Their saving grace was the dip. But ultimately they just missed the mark for him. Ran more on the dry/dense side than they should... kind of like they were days old maybe?
Their carnitas tacos were pretty good though. Thumbs up there.
I'm guessing their review ratings are so high because there aren't alot of mexican food options around here; and people don't really have a good baseline for comparison.
Nice people; but would we buy their food again? No, thank you. We're one and done. And mind you, we basically ordered everything on their menu to try out. They're not bad... mediocre at best; again, we won't be stopping to spend on their food again. Sadly, everything was forgettable.
Pancho's taco truck is definitely the best around here if you're craving mexican, imo.

Steve Ingalsbe

We stopped here for lunch and it was great! This is a lunch wagon (food truck) so no indoor dining but the food was so ono. We tried the fish tacos and pork burrito grande. More than enough food and good prices.

Grant Bloomquist

A+, this style of Mexican is a comfort food for me. great service and price as well,

Ian Walser

Best fish tacos we've had on the island. Large pieces of lightly battered ono with fresh cabbage and a delicious sauce. The fish burrito probably could have fed two, but I was in vacation mode and it was just too good to put down. My only complaint was that it was hard to identify the stand from the road. Find this place and you won't be disappointed!

matt moore

Tacos Burritos and Churros OH MY!!!
Biggest best burritos ever! And the churros come with Nutella! Thanks ?