El Maguey - Kailua-Kona

I have my shrimp tostada and my mother's fish salad too. Wonderful service.

Not sure who was working the night I went, my chicken tacos were really dry. It didn't come with any kind of sauce/salsa. I used to love coming here before. Maybe I should stick to the fish tacos. But then again, maybe the recipe changed on that one too.

The rice and beans are great! Tastey food, slow service, popular place for a filing plate of food. I'm a regular with my partner and friends. Food that I recommend include hard shell tacos, chili relleno, tamales (you have to ask about the tamales, they run out early and they are worth it), and nachos! Two medium Appétits could share a three item combo.

The food is hit or miss on flavor. When it's on point, it's killer, but sometimes the salt levels are off. My wife's plate was lukewarm. Parts of my combo plate were different temps. The tamale was well seasoned but fell apart when I unwrapped it and the meat was dry. The Chile relleno was good. You seat yourself, order at the register, and pay your bill at the register. They do bring the food to your table, but they don't come by and ask if you want to order anything else. Beans were decent but loose, rice was OK. Good Horchata. Table salsa is spicy (and not free, no free chips). Guacamole is avo mixed with pico.

Food is outstanding. The girl that works taking orders and money is not at all friendly, helpful or pleasant. She needs to find a different job as the hospitality business is not where she should be working.