The extensive menu created by Chef Marcos Nezahualcoyotl Ruiz includes vegetarian tacos and plate lunches.

LAHAINA — With a mission to provide authentic Mexican comfort food inspired and created with local flavors and ingredients, Hungry Coyote Restaurant recently opened in Lahaina.

Hungry Coyote is located in Lahaina Square at 840 Wainee St., in the back corner between the Dollar Store and Island Spirit Yoga.

The restaurant’s hours are 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday (also open 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. some Sundays).

Their web page at Hungrycoyote808.com highlights Chef Marcos Nezahualcoyotl Ruiz’s menu options and their story.

You can call for take-out or find out about daily Chef’s Specials at (808) 793-0909.

The owners explained, “Our customers demand meals made with locally grown ingredients and locally sourced proteins, and we are proud to deliver. Kama’aina discount if you simply say. ‘I am Kama’aina.’

“We believe that those who share their food share their hearts, and we look forward to serving our neighbors and friends.”