Hawaii taco shop honors late father with Day of the Dead ofrenda
Pedro and Ana Haro display photos and traditional dishes at Pioneer Plaza to remember their father, who died three years ago.
By Giulia Donovan ·
Pedro Haro and Chef Ana Haro displayed an ofrenda at their Honolulu restaurant on November 1 to honor their late father. The Day of the Dead altar included photographs and favorite foods to mark the annual Mexican tradition.
The Haro family started the business on Maui, but the shop relocated to downtown Honolulu one year ago. The original owner, brother Armando Haro, returned to Mexico. Pedro and Ana took over the operation to preserve the family recipes.
The restaurant now operates in the Pioneer Plaza food court, situated behind the Bank of Hawaii on Fort Street Mall. The lunch counter serves customers Monday through Friday from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The menu features traditional items like a birria torta seasoned with garlic, onions, and tomatoes. The dish comes with a dipping sauce based on recipes from the couple’s mother and grandmother. They also serve pork tostadas layered with refried beans and fresh lettuce.
Pedro Haro described the business as a collective family effort rather than a single brand. “Mexico was our original home; Lahaina was our new home,” he said. “So being able to marry that together and bring food to people here is amazing.”
The family’s father passed away three years ago. The November 1 altar specifically commemorates children, while November 2 honors adults in the traditional observance. The shop shares updates on Instagram and TikTok.
