Arturo’s Hawaii was born from a deep love of Mexican culinary tradition and the warmth of the Hawaiian spirit. Chef Marino Sánchez brings over a decade of experience — from the hotel kitchens of Veracruz to the private villas of Oahu — to every dish he creates.
Rooted in the traditions of Veracruz and Baja California Sur, every taco, salsa, and margarita is crafted from scratch with the care and authenticity that defines our kitchen — bold flavors, honest ingredients, and aloha spirit.
“I love Mexican food and I am passionate about showing the world how delicious it is.”— Chef Marino Sánchez, Arturo’s Hawaii
Our Foundation Story
Arturo’s Legacy
Handmade in Hawaii since the beginning. Arturo’s is built on one promise — from-scratch masa and hand-pressed tortillas, made fresh every single day. It is the foundation beneath every taco we serve.
The Taco Maestro
From Kid to Kitchen
Helping. Sifting flour and sorting beans beside my father, I learned a meticulous attention to detail.
Learning. From Spanish rice to low-and-slow braises, patience became second nature.
Braising. With the carnitas, every step is honored — from careful preparation to the long, slow braise.
Hecho a Mano
Making Masa from Scratch
Every tortilla begins with whole corn — never a bag of flour. This is the slow, honest way, exactly as it has always been done.
Non-GMO CornWhole kernels, carefully selected.
Cooked in LimewaterSimmered into nixtamal.
Stone-GroundMilled on the molino.
Hand-KneadedWorked into soft masa.
Hand-PressedOne tortilla at a time.
Griddled to OrderWarm off the comal.
100% Authentic · Made with Love in Hawaii
The Taste of Aloha
The grinder and the lime: fresh-ground chiles and hand-squeezed limes, a meticulous blend of fiery and fresh. Bold flavors, honest ingredients, and aloha spirit — in every bite.