Top pick1$$Búho Cocina y Cantina
Waikiki·Mexican Restaurant
Roomy, modern rooftop restaurant & open-air bar featuring locally sourced Mexican eats & cocktails.
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Best Mexican Food in Waikiki
Finding great Mexican food in Waikiki is easier than you might think. I pulled together 9 spots worth knowing — from sit-down restaurants to casual street-style eats — so you can skip the guesswork and get straight to the tacos.
Updated September 2026
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At the top of the list is Búho Cocina y Cantina, a roomy rooftop restaurant known for locally sourced Mexican dishes and open-air cocktails with sweeping Waikiki views. For something more low-key, Tlacuaches 808 is a colorful food truck serving Mexican homestyle favorites like tacos, nachos, and wraps. SURF N TURF TACOS WAIKIKI rounds out the casual end of the spectrum with all-day tacos in a no-frills outdoor setting.
This is a curated guide combining the area's best-rated and most talked-about Mexican spots in Waikiki. Any spot our editors have personally visited is marked with the NateEatsHawaii badge — keep an eye out for it as you browse the full list.
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What is the best Mexican restaurant in Waikiki?
Búho Cocina y Cantina is widely regarded as the top Mexican dining experience in Waikiki, thanks to its modern rooftop setting, locally sourced menu, and craft cocktails. For a more casual bite, SURF N TURF TACOS WAIKIKI and Tlacuaches 808 are popular picks among visitors and locals alike.
Where can I find affordable Mexican food in Waikiki?
For budget-friendly Mexican eats in Waikiki, look to food trucks and casual counters like Tlacuaches 808 and SURF N TURF TACOS WAIKIKI, which offer tacos and Mexican fast food without the sit-down price tag.
How is this Mexican food list curated and kept up to date?
This guide is curated by our editors from NateEatsHawaii and combines his personally verified picks with the highest-rated Mexican spots in Waikiki based on real visitor ratings collected on the site. The list is reviewed regularly to reflect new openings and updated ratings.
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