12-31-2011, 07:37 AM
I think we're damn lucky to have Luquin's in Pahoa. I'm a fan of their yummy taco salad. (btw, it's pronounced "Loo-KEENS" - I heard it said so many ways I finally asked at the restaurant. Vindication! True story: we had a Mexican restaurant in Half Moon Bay, Ca, and all the gringos called it Three Amigos. Sign read "3 Amigos." I'd say, How do you know it's not TRES Amigos? Sure enough, one day they put up a new sign and spelled out TRES. Vindication again!) Will try Lucy's after a bit - Hilo needs good Mexican food. Went to Reubens only once. Good atmosphere but too much salt in everything for me. The other new Mexican restaurant to open in Hilo will be Casa de Luna -- which according to my Mexican friend should be Casa de LA Luna -- but the doors were open the other day and it still looks a far way off. That's in the bldg. with all the permit issues.