Coco Cantina

[descodave]

We’re thinking of trying Coco Cantina in the Puna Kai Shopping Center soon; have any of you eaten there & what was your experience like?

[Rob Tucker]

I thought the place was rather average and appropriate, I guess, for a shopping center.

[descodave]

Thanks for your thoughts, Rob. I was hoping for a few more comments in addition to yours, but maybe Punawebers haven’t eaten there yet?

[HawaiiEV]

Beans needed salt.

[punikahakaiferret]

Aloha, descodave...if you aren't on Nextdoor for the area, see if you know someone who is who can show you.
There were recently 2 very (very) lengthy threads discussing Coco Cantina. People definitely had their opinions.

I personally haven't eaten there but I also haven't eaten at any local restaurants. I prefer my own kitchen, to be honest. :-)

[Obie]

My wife and I tried it twice and it wasn't to our liking. The food is some kind of fusion Mexican food.
We will stick with Luquin's.

[tgalarneau]

Family tried it once recently. I have had a lot of mexican food over the years and have to say this ranks at the bottom with prices on the high end. 

Makes Luquin's look very good.

[Chas]

My advice is to try it. I've found that someone else's opinion of food usually has little bearing on whether or not I like it. People loved Lucy's. I... didn't.

[terracore]

I posted here after I ate there, though I have no idea what thread it was.

I've never been back.

Their buffalo wings were good.

[Ccat]

As far as Mexican food:  

Panchos taco truck has the best in the area.  Tasty!  (Restaurants have to water the flavor down to suit tourist tastes, I think)

Across the mainland, the best food comes from taco trucks.

Since covid, we have eaten mostly home cooked food.  

I was raised on the Mexican border where the best food is home cooked and shared with friends and family.  I will always miss it.

Ccat