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In Maui go to Pic-Nics for a three star meal. It's known for its vegetarian offerings. Upon entering the restaurant, you'll find a family atmosphere.
4.0 of 5 stars.
The duck burgers are awesome and I highly recommend them. My wife ordered the duck fajitas. The sides for the duck fajitas are mediocre at best stick with the burger. This place is reasonably...
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Oooh. We've been here too. Elpahaba and I were here for our honeymoon. Actually it was good. On a day filled with fun we remember this place so that's good. Tagine was excellent and the duck...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Really enjoyed finding this place for lunch ~ then a few days later came back for dinner because we knew it wouldn't disappoint. That Oahu smoothie was possibly the best smoothie I've ever had, and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It was at Cafe Mambo that I first discovered Maui Brewing Co. Coconut Porter, now my favorite beer.Mambo serves up some killer Kaluha Duck.Lovely place on a lovely street with a lovely vibe.
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I stopped in for Happy Hour because they have a sign out front that says ALL BEERS & COCKTAILS $3. I looked at the menu on the wall and saw that they have a Coconut Porter on draft, which I ordered....
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Happy hour daily from 4 to 6PM. Great spot to enjoy a cocktail or a beer and people watch. Very friendly staff.
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Good good breakfast. Healthy options. I've been here many times over the last couple years and the staff is consistently friendly. It has a nice vibe and I love the location. My favorite street on...
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Like many we stopped here for breakfast before we headed out on the Hana Road drive. While the food and coffee here wasn't anything remarkable, it wasn't bad. And lets face it its hard to distinguish...
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of 3 locations on the island that has Coconut Stout beer on draught by Maui Brewing Co. I didn't eat here, but man did I drink here. Happy hour is 1/2 off all drinks (excepts the Coconut Porter,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We stopped here after checking out the Pai'a Fish Company, which was way too crowded. Now, I'm almost glad that I didn't get to try the other place. The food here was excellent! Unique, flavorful,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
1.5 doors over from Cafe Des Amis is Cafe Mambo. We stopped in here for a coffee in the morning, then came back later just so we could try the Coconut Porter. It was great! A very filling beer for...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Absolutely delicious! The decoration is so cute and the service was just right. Food is AMAZING!
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We visited Cafe Mambo on 5/10 and were so glad we did. Cafe Mambo has a laid back, artsy vibe with local painter's works on the walls (and also for sale). The servers were attentive but didn't...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We first stopped for a picnic lunch to take with us on the road to Hana. They lend out coolers, but we chose to pass on that. We each had a sandwich made on a large soft roll, mine with ham and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Pardner and myself ambled over to see what they had and were intrigued by a "TAPAS" menu. It wasn't yet 4pm, when the Tapas and Dinner menu were deployed, so it was suggested by our very nice...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The worst restaurant we tried on Maui. We were pleased to see they had a lot of nearly-vegan items on the menu (just had to order without cheese, for example). My husband got the tofu burger and I...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Been here three times. Last time I was here, it was for the DUCK BURGER. Strange as it may sound to some, it is OMG delicious. Love it love it.Also came here for the happy hour. I loved the brews....
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Doing the tourist thing on the crowded streets of Pa'ia, my girlfriend and I wandered past this inviting little cafe. It was late in the afternoon, and most of the other places were either packed or...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
On an island of meat and mayo-based salads (I'm not complaining about it) it's refreshing to have such fresh and tasty food. Their crispy duck salad is sooo good- fresh ingredients, plentiful duck....
yelp.com - user review - 12/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have eaten here four times in the last four months. The fajitas are always excellent. Have tried the pork, the duck, the fish, and the vegetarian, and all were great. Prices, for Maui, are moderate,...
yelp.com - user review - 11/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to this place 4 times in the last 2 months and I'm a huge fan. Simple food that is really really delicious.The weekends are great because of the Eggs Benedict. But they only make enough...
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Stopped in for a quick adult libation and wasn't disappointed. We caught them at the tail-end of "happy hour" and it was the lowest bill we'd get the entire trip. Regardless, we didn't eat (starving...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Great duck burger, but not so good with any of the other food items.
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We got a Hana Highway lunch box/picnic/sandwich setup here. For $16, we got two sandwiches, two cans of soda, two bags of chips, and two bags of some corporate cookie. For a $35 deposit, we also got a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2008
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We loved our visit to Cafe Mambo. Good vegetarian choices, cool tunes...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 08/19/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The eclectic menu combines Spanish, North African, and Mexican cuisines. I've been to Maui many times, and this used to be one of my favorite restaurants. The problem is, I've experienced...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
frequented this place often.mostly got the burgers. always got the margaritas.the drinks were strong, well-mixed and tasty.the burgers were decent -- sometimes a little overcooked. ingredients were...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Nice little place in Paia that shows indie/cult classic movies on Saturday nights. We had fish fajitas for two that were excellent. My most favorite maui onions were nicely sauteed and sizzling, just...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
On the way to Cafe Mambo on my most recent visit I'd had a little fiasco first involving dodging a cane toad in the yard, and then a gecko trying to make my car his home who I managed to corral with...
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a resident who recently moved upcountry from west Maui and have to say, this restaurant is a FIND. Food in Maui is so overpriced and overrated, but this little place gets the shaka for healthy...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A surprisingly charming little place in Paia. My only disappointment was that I wanted the ahi burger, but they were out of ahi (which begged the question - how could they be out of ahi? Isn't ahi...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I think it's awesome that this place resembles a coffee house, but is an actual sit down restaurant (/cafe). It's low key that you won't feel awkward eating by yourself. At first I got my coffee to...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After a long day of driving the Road to Hana, we randomly stopped at this place on the way back to Kihei. Let me just say that our food was awesome! :) Not only did they have pretty good selection,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went here when they first opened in '89, good to see they're still around.
yelp.com - user review - 07/04/2007
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My husband and I listened to the locals and enjoyed a fabulous late lunch. My husband's soup was great and I had crab cakes with a delicious tropical salsa. Our server was super friendly and so were other...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/15/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Well, they changed names, but I still call it Picnics. Stop here for a great box lunch of American and Hawaiian food fare. Don't forget the Maui chips and the guava drink!Take you last rest break...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Probably the best place we ate in Paia (aside from the sushi at Jacques). The duck and pork fajitas were amazing, the mezze plate was fantastic (unbelievable hummus and delicious falafel), and the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/04/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very nice and relaxing spot for dinner. Not too expensive, food is good quality, but not quite gourmet. Still casual. Service was quick and pleasant. I had the duck burger, which was very good. My...
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2005
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if you're going to try the road to hana, this is the place to stop...
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cafe mambo replaces the late, lamented picnic's. for years, picnic's was the place to stop to pick up - what else? - a picnic lunch for the trip to hana. the good news is that although the restaurant has...
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our concierge recommended this place to get picnics for the road to hana and the waitress at the counter.....
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breads and pastries are baked fresh daily at this "hippie haven" in the heart of downtown paia. some very tired, bleary-eyed characters show up early for the perfect cup of cappuccino and homemade muffins....
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