Where to find Mexican groceries on the Big Island?

[Funkstopper]

I haven't had sopa de huitlacoche in years nor do I know many that even know what it is. My wife and I agree that what many interpret as good Mexican food is bland. We just went to one of the recommended restaurants and they used processed nacho cheese product.
We agree that if you want good Mexican food you have to cook it yourself.
Jim

[Samdooby]

Let me step in and vouch for Lack...

He is a SOLID VATO. I dont think he means any harm in his statement. I am MEXICAN, from CA, and the Lack and me kick it and sip suds, talk-story, etc etc. He has NEVER offended me or talk-downed or anything. We may not have the same point o view but he is a friend.

Sometimes "text" does not translate well. Matter o fact, he has posted some true and through Mexican recipes that I gave him, on his site. So I dont think he is anti-Mexican...[][][]

Or are you Lack?[][][][:p][:p][:p][][][]

[punagirl]

I'll third the suggestion for the Hilo Tortilla Factory in Shipman. You can watch them make the tortillas. The food in there is pretty good. Except the nachos - ugh!

Atlanta/Pahoa

[cwoods61]

Big Island Mexican Foods (Shipman tortilla factory) also carries dried chiles.

[freestate]

OK, its possible I may have misinterpreted Tom's post. Only Tom can say. I'm familiar with how things can be taken the wrong way on the Internet so I should remember that and give the benefit of the doubt.

But asking a Latino "why don't you move to Mexico"?

If someone posted asking where to buy the best shoyu sauce and someone replied, "why don't you move to China" I doubt it would be brushed off.

All the stuff going on with immigration reform and Arizona has me on my toes more than I would have been in the past.

This support for "show-me-your-papers" if you have brown skin, an accent, or a Latino name just blows my mind. Never thought America would support such things.

Maybe in 1960, but not today.

I love America but she doesn't always make it easy.

[Jay Bondesen]

Back to mexican food, the tortilla factory in Shipman does make fresh corn tortillas but brings in the flour tortillas from the mainland. The attached restaurant is a nice change of pace but you never really find the same flavor again as what you remember either from home or a favorite restaurant. Unless of course a Big Mac is you favorite, then it's too easy to find again.

Jay

[punagirl]

As soon as a few minutes ago I have eaten freshly made flour tortillas at the Hilo Tortilla Factory. I know they were made there because the owner noticed me watching through the screened door and invited me to grab a fresh one. Maybe the dough is sent in a big bag from the mainland? That just doesn't seem like something that would travel well though.

Atlanta/Pahoa

[freestate]

Sounds like the Shipman spot is the place to look. I'll check the Hilo and Kona KTA'a also.

Thought there would be more in Waimea with its Spanish-speaking history but their origins are the wrong continent I guess.

Thanks to all the helpful tips.

[punagirl]

Oooops. My post said "minutes ago". I meant "months ago" !!! I only wish it was minutes ago!

Atlanta/Pahoa

[Jay Bondesen]

OK, now I will have to go by and ask where the flour tortillas come from. In my mind I recall the conversation clearly but it wouldn't be the first time heard something that wasn't said.

Jay