Lahaina Tacos Honors Family Roots for Día de los Muertos in New Honolulu Home
A Lahaina taco stand that lost its original home in the Maui wildfires is now building a following in downtown Honolulu while keeping its family traditions alive.
- Lahaina Tacos relocated to a food court in downtown Honolulu's Pioneer Plaza after being displaced, and has been open there about a year.
- For Día de los Muertos, the family built an altar with photos and favorite foods of relatives they've lost, including dishes made from a late father's recipes now carried on by his children.
- The stand has picked up a growing social media following, which has brought in more customers to its lunch-only weekday hours.
- A family member who originally started the business had to move back to Mexico, so siblings took over to keep the recipes and the business going.
Outlook: With social media buzz building and the family intent on keeping the business running as a tribute to those they've lost, Lahaina Tacos looks set to keep growing in its new Honolulu home.