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Top Loco Moco Spots on Maui
Where to Find the Best Loco Moco on Maui
The Best Places to Get Loco Moco on Maui
Loco moco is one of Hawaii’s most iconic comfort foods, and if you’re on Maui, you’re in for a treat. This dish—featuring a juicy hamburger patty over rice, topped with a fried egg and smothered in rich brown gravy—is a must-try for visitors and locals alike. Whether you’re looking for a classic take or a gourmet twist, here are the best places to get loco moco on Maui.
Tasty Crust (Wailuku)
1770 Mill St, Wailuku, HI 96793
Why go: Old-school diner vibes and a reputation for serving one of the best loco mocos on the island.
Tasty Crust is a no-frills, classic Maui diner serving locals for decades. Their loco moco is simple but legendary—fluffy rice, a perfectly cooked hamburger patty, and rich, homemade gravy. The egg is cooked just right, with a runny yolk that enhances every bite.
Tasty Crust
Kihei Caffe (Kihei)
1945 S Kihei Rd, Kihei, HI 96753
Why go: Popular breakfast spot with a fantastic loco moco.
Kihei Caffe is one of Maui's most famous breakfast joints, and their loco moco is a standout item. Made with a perfectly seared patty, rich gravy, and a perfectly fried egg, it’s an excellent way to fuel up for a day of exploring. Get there early to beat the crowds!
Kihei Caffe
Nalu’s South Shore Grill (Kihei)
1280 S Kihei Rd, Kihei, HI 96753
Why go: Gourmet-style loco moco with high-quality ingredients.
Nalu’s South Shore Grill takes loco moco up a notch, using locally sourced beef and house-made gravy. Their version is slightly more refined but still captures the essence of this comforting Hawaiian dish.
Nalu's South Shore Grill
Sam Sato’s (Wailuku)
1750 Wili Pa Loop A, Wailuku, HI 96793
Why go: A local favorite known for classic Hawaiian comfort food.
Sam Sato’s is more famous for its dry mein, but their loco moco is also worth trying. It’s a simple, no-frills dish, making it a favorite among locals who want a comforting, home-cooked meal.
Sam Sato's
If you’re looking for a classic, no-frills loco moco, Tasty Crust or Sam Sato’s are your best bets. Want huge portions? Da Kitchen won’t disappoint. Try Nalu’s South Shore Grill for a unique take.
No matter which spot you choose, one thing is for sure—Maui knows how to do loco moco right!
Trade winds are strong right now, with high surf hitting the south shore today. Windward areas are seeing frequent showers through the weekend.
South-facing beaches have dangerous surf today through Sunday—stay out of the water unless you're an experienced swimmer. East-facing shores will build rough water by Sunday or Monday. The bigger picture is a tropical system, Fausto, heading our way. It's weakening but should arrive near the islands by Tuesday or Wednesday as a tropical storm or weaker system, bringing strong winds, rough seas, and heavy rain. The exact track is still uncertain, so check the forecast daily.
Get your beach time and water activities in today through early next week on the leeward side, where conditions stay calmer. Be ready to shift plans by midweek when conditions turn rough.
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Windy conditions across Maui right now, with trade winds gusting strong. South-facing shores have high surf today and will see another big swell Saturday and Sunday—the water's dangerous unless you're an experienced ocean swimmer.
Through the weekend, windward areas will get frequent showers while trade winds stay gusty. The bigger picture arrives midweek: Hurricane Fausto is weakening as it moves toward the islands and should reach Maui as a tropical storm or weaker system Tuesday or Wednesday. That'll bring rough seas, strong winds, and heavy rain. Track and timing are still uncertain, so check updates daily.
Hit the leeward beaches and snorkel south Maui coasts today through early next week, but stay out of windward and south-facing waters through Sunday.
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Windy conditions dominate right now with strong trade winds pushing across the island. South-facing shores have high surf today—dangerous water if you're not an experienced swimmer.
Through the weekend, those south shores see another big swell Saturday and Sunday, and east-facing shores will build dangerous conditions by Sunday or Monday. Windward areas get frequent showers. A tropical system—the remnants of Hurricane Fausto—is weakening and headed toward the islands as a tropical storm or weaker system by Tuesday or Wednesday, bringing rough seas, strong winds, and heavy rain midweek. Timing and track are still uncertain, so check updates daily.
Leeward beaches on the Kona side stay your best bet today through early next week, but avoid the water on the windward and south shores through Sunday.
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Strong trade winds are pushing showers across windward areas through the weekend. On Kauaʻi, expect frequent showers on the windward side.
High surf is running on south-facing shores today and will build again Saturday and Sunday—stay out of the water unless you're an experienced swimmer. East-facing shores will also see dangerous swell by Sunday or Monday. Hurricane Fausto is weakening as it moves toward Hawaii. By Tuesday or Wednesday it should reach the islands as a tropical storm or weaker system, bringing rough seas, strong winds, and heavy rain. Track and timing are still uncertain, so check updates daily through midweek.
Beach time on leeward shores works through early next week. Plan water activities for today, but be ready to shift if Fausto's track becomes clearer—conditions will deteriorate by midweek.
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