One Year After Moving: Lahaina Tacos Serves 1,000 Customers Weekly in Honolulu

Pedro Haro and Ana Haro moved Lahaina Tacos from Maui to downtown Honolulu twelve months ago. The move marked a fresh start for the family business after their brother Armando returned to Mexico. The couple now operates from a lunch counter inside the Pioneer Plaza food court.

The restaurant sits behind the Bank of Hawaii on Fort Street Mall. It serves food Monday through Friday from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. The menu features dishes based on recipes passed down from their mother and grandmother. This includes a traditional birria torta seasoned with garlic, onions, tomatoes, and spices. The dish comes with a dipping sauce. The couple also prepares pork tostadas layered with refried beans and fresh lettuce.

Pedro Haro said the business is a shared effort rather than a single name. “It’s a family dream. It really isn’t one person. It really isn’t one name. It’s Lahaina,” he said. He noted that Mexico was their original home and Lahaina was their new home. Combining those two places allows them to bring specific foods to local residents.

The restaurant opened its doors on Nov. 1 to coincide with Día de los Muertos. The couple set up an ofrenda featuring photos and favorite dishes of their late father. He passed away three years ago. Mexican tradition marks Nov. 1 to remember children and Nov. 2 for adults. The display honors the family connection to the food.

Armando Haro originally started the eatery on Maui. After he returned to Mexico, Pedro and Ana took over to keep the family dream alive. They maintain the same cherished family recipes in their new Honolulu location. Customers can follow the restaurant’s updates on Instagram and TikTok.