Luibueno’s features Mexican and Spanish coastal cuisine infused with European flavors focusing on delectable seafood dishes as well as traditional Baja style Mexican food. Everything is made from scratch daily using the freshest ingredients obtained from local markets, farmers, and fishermen. Our lively bar has a unique and original drink menu featuring tasty Mexican and Latin cocktails. Our margaritas are made with fresh lime sour squeezed daily. Our fun and social atmosphere provides a colorful, casual, yet elegant setting- A place to get dressed up and enjoy a quality meal and excellent cocktails with friends and family. In addition we strive to be Eco-friendly, using bio-degradable paper products and cleaners, preserving food leftovers to for local pig farmers, donating fryer oil to make bio-diesel, and recycling grease to Island Commodities. We strive to provide a lasting positive impression that will keep our guests coming back again and again-like a home away from home.

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18 Current Reviews

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Overall

(Outstanding) 4.1 / 5

(18 Reviews)

Rating Breakdown 18 reviews

5 stars

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4 stars

(4)

3 stars

(6)

2 stars

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1 star

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Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 4.2 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 3.8 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

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great for lunch(7)
neighborhood gem(7)
hot spot(6)

good for groups(5)
kid-friendly(5)
special occasion(5)

Luibueno's Mexican & Seafood Restaurant Reviews List

Review 1 for Luibueno's Mexican & Seafood Restaurant

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Perfect Friday Night

OpenTable Diner

Dined on 5/03/2013

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Food is delicious and really authentic! Service was impeccable! Our servers name is Clinton and he knew that menu front to back and every single ingredient in all the dishes! Margarita are perfectly made also! It's really hard to find good Mexican places here in Hawaii this one surpassed my expectations. I'm from San Diego and Houston so I know my Mexican food pretty well. The beer battered fish tacos are to die for and the carne asada taco brought back fond memories. Love it highly recommend it."

Dined on 5/03/2013

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, vibrant bar scene, romantic, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, hot spot, special occasion, kid-friendly

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Review 2 for Luibueno's Mexican & Seafood Restaurant

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

We were very pleased with

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/09/2013

2010

Dined on 04/09/2013

2010

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"We were very pleased with Luibueno's. We made our reservation an hour before driving down the coast to dinner and they were very apologetic that our table was not ready when we arrived. We were seated within 10 minutes which was fine with us. My wife's entree was slightly scorched but tasted fine. Mine was excellent. Noise level was high due to the bar crowd. An earlier dining time or a different night probably would have been better."

Dined on 04/09/2013

2010

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Review 3 for Luibueno's Mexican & Seafood Restaurant

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

OpenTable Diner

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Luibueno's is one of our favorite restaurants. The food is exceptional and the staff is friendly!"

Special Features: great for brunch, romantic, great for lunch, special occasion

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Review 4 for Luibueno's Mexican & Seafood Restaurant

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Absolutely the best meal in

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/16/2013

2011

Dined on 03/16/2013

2011

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Absolutely the best meal in the area!!! Seared scallops with tequila sauce awesome. !!!"

Dined on 03/16/2013

2011

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot

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Review 5 for Luibueno's Mexican & Seafood Restaurant

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

I usually love this place.

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/13/2013

2011

Dined on 03/13/2013

2011

Food

(Fair) 2 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"I usually love this place. Been many times and loved it every time. But this time, the food and tamarind margarita were slightly off. First time I tried the Carne Asada burrito and it had no flavor. I'll stick to the fish next time. And their guacamole had a touch too much citrus.

Will prob go again, but may hit Cholo's before then."

Dined on 03/13/2013

2011

Special Features: great for lunch

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Review 6 for Luibueno's Mexican & Seafood Restaurant

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

We enjoyed both appetizers

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OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/09/2013

2010

Dined on 03/09/2013

2010

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"We enjoyed both appetizers of Queso Fundido & Clams in garlic broth. We preferred the queso served with toasted bread instead of the soft torilla it's served with now. The paella was huge & tasty. The carnitas entree was good. They did not give a steak knife for the steak asada, so we had to ask for one. It was better the last time. No room for dessert. :("

Dined on 03/09/2013

2010

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, great for lunch

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Review 7 for Luibueno's Mexican & Seafood Restaurant

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Will definitely return when

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/22/2013

2012

Dined on 02/22/2013

2012

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Will definitely return when we are on the North Shore next. Glad we made a reservation as it was packed (ie. 2 hour wait) when we showed up. Place is small and very loud, which we didn't like as we wanted to be able to talk over dinner. Service was good, my food (seared ahi taco and shrimp taco) were the best tacos I've ever had in my life. My boyfriend says his enchiladas were good but nothing special. overall a ggreat restaurant, and thankful it is there as the north shore does not have many sit down restaurants."

Dined on 02/22/2013

2012

Special Features: good for groups, late-night find, great for lunch, hot spot

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Review 8 for Luibueno's Mexican & Seafood Restaurant

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5