Overview
Mexirican Mix is a small, casual food-truck-style restaurant in Kīhei on Maui that serves a Mexican–Puerto Rican fusion menu. It appears to be an active, not-closed business, with a strong Google rating and a menu that leans toward hearty handhelds and plate meals rather than a broad sit-down dinner format. (tripadvisor.com)
For a traveler, the appeal is straightforward: this is a place for bold, comforting, lower-fuss food that feels more local and distinctive than a generic taco stop. The tradeoff is that it looks more like a casual outdoor order-and-eat stop than a destination for atmosphere or a polished dining-room experience. (mapquest.com)
Cuisine & Specialties
The menu sits in a clear Mexican–Puerto Rican lane, with birria tacos, quesadillas, burritos, taquitos, tortas, tostones, empanadas, and Puerto Rican rice-and-beans style plates. The standout feature is the cross-over menu: familiar Mexican items are built with Puerto Rican elements like gandules rice, while some Puerto Rican items are framed with Mexican-style salsas, cheese, and grilled fillings. (hoppermaui.com)
- Overall menu style: casual fusion food, mostly tacos, burritos, quesadillas, fries, plantains, and rice-and-beans plates. (restaurantji.com)
- Notable dishes/specialties:
- Birria tacos / birria taco plates with consommé broth. (hoppermaui.com)
- Steak and tostones with chimichurri. (hoppermaui.com)
- Esquite / corn in a cup with mayo, parmesan, butter, sour cream, and tajín. (hoppermaui.com)
- Empanadas filled with Puerto Rican-style picadillo. (hoppermaui.com)
- Taquitos, nacho fries, burritos, quesadillas, and tortas built around birria, chicken, or steak. (hoppermaui.com)
- Price range / spend: Google lists it at price level 2, and the menu suggests a moderate casual spend: individual items around the high single digits, with full plates commonly around the high teens to mid-$20s. (tripadvisor.com)
- Dietary usefulness / limitations: the menu is meat-forward, but there are some vegetarian-friendly choices such as cheese quesadillas and bean-and-cheese burrito-style items; beyond that, the strongest options appear to be for diners comfortable with dairy, fried items, and richer sauces. (hoppermaui.com)
Notable Features & Ambiance
This looks and feels like a casual outdoor food stop rather than a formal restaurant. Secondary sources describe outdoor seating/picnic-table seating, takeout and delivery, and no reservations. That points to a grab-and-go or relaxed eat-in experience, likely best in good weather and best when you are not in a hurry for table service. (restaurantji.com)
- Service model and seating style: counter/window-style ordering with takeout, delivery, and outdoor seating; reservations are not accepted. (restaurantji.com)
- Atmosphere and decor: casual, open-air, food-truck-like; photos and listings mention picnic tables, shaded coverage, and lights at night. (mapquest.com)
- Amenities / practical features: dogs allowed, outdoor seating, delivery, and takeout. (restaurantji.com)
- Best fit: a quick lunch or dinner stop, especially for travelers staying in South Maui who want flavorful casual food without a long sit-down meal. (mapquest.com)
- Weaker fit: people looking for full-service dining, a date-night atmosphere, or a place to book ahead. (restaurantji.com)
History & Background
There is little solid background material available in the sources reviewed. The available evidence is enough to identify the concept as a Mexican–Puerto Rican fusion operation in Kīhei, but not enough to confidently tell a founder story, chef bio, or relocation history. (mapquest.com)
Review Sentiment Snapshot
What People Love
The strongest pattern is enthusiasm for the food itself: birria tacos, steak tostones, taquitos, and the red sauce get repeated praise, along with comments about fresh, flavorful ingredients and friendly service. Several sources also describe the place as a local favorite or a spot worth returning to. (mapquest.com)
Common Gripes
The downside evidence is limited and mixed. One recent review on Restaurantji was strongly negative about a delivery order, complaining about dry, overcooked steak and a disappointing tostones portion; that reads like a specific bad experience rather than a broad pattern, because the overall review profile is still very strong. The more general caution is practical rather than critical: this is a casual outdoor setup, so comfort and consistency may depend on timing, order type, and freshness. (restaurantji.com)
Practical Visitor Tips
- Google Places lists hours as Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday from 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM; Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday closed. Another ordering platform shows slightly different cutoffs and day coverage, so the hours should be treated as worth reconfirming before you go. (tripadvisor.com)
- Expect a walk-up, casual order-and-wait experience, not a reserved table. (restaurantji.com)
- If you want a smoother visit, this seems best for an off-peak lunch or early dinner, especially if you prefer outdoor seating. (restaurantji.com)
- The menu is strongest for people who want birria, tacos, tostones, taquitos, and rich, saucy comfort food rather than a broad seafood or health-focused menu. (hoppermaui.com)
- If you are sensitive to heat or richness, note that the sauces and toppings sound substantial; if you want lighter fare, the menu may feel limited. This is an inference from the menu structure rather than a direct complaint from sources. (hoppermaui.com)
Verification Notes
- Official identity anchor: Mexirican Mix, 22 Alahele Pl, Kihei, HI 96753, USA, (808) 357-9172, website
https://mexirican-mix.square.site/. (tripadvisor.com) - Operational status: Google Places shows OPERATIONAL; secondary listings are consistent with an active business. (tripadvisor.com)
- Hours drift caution: Google, Restaurantji, and Hopper Maui do not fully agree on the exact hours, so the record appears somewhat time-sensitive and worth checking before publishing live guidance. (tripadvisor.com)
- No major identity mismatch found between the provided place record and the supporting sources. (tripadvisor.com)
Sources
- Google Places details for Mexirican Mix —
https://maps.google.com/?cid=720391459343013003— retrieved 2026-03-31. Most useful for the baseline identity anchor, official-ish hours snapshot, rating, business status, and address/phone confirmation. - MapQuest business listing for Mexirican Mix —
https://www.mapquest.com/us/hawaii/mexirican-mix-543091524— retrieved 2026-04-01. Useful for confirming the address, phone, website, casual food-truck-style framing, and photo captions that indicate signature items and outdoor seating. - Restaurantji listing for Mexirican Mix —
https://www.restaurantji.com/hi/kihei/mexirican-mix-/— retrieved 2026-04-01. Useful for menu highlights, ordering model, seating/amenity notes, and one clearly negative review that helps assess downside signals. - Hopper Maui ordering page for Mexirican Mix —
https://www.hoppermaui.com/order/restaurant/mexirican-mix-menu/109544— retrieved 2026-04-01. Most useful for the menu’s concrete item descriptions and prices, which anchor the cuisine and spend expectations.
