Top pick1$$Búho Cocina y Cantina
Waikiki·Mexican Restaurant
Roomy, modern rooftop restaurant & open-air bar featuring locally sourced Mexican eats & cocktails.
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Finding great Mexican food in Waikiki is easier than you might think. I pulled together 9 spots worth knowing — from sit-down restaurants to casual street-style eats — so you can skip the guesswork and get straight to the tacos.
At the top of the list is Búho Cocina y Cantina, a roomy rooftop restaurant known for locally sourced Mexican dishes and open-air cocktails with sweeping Waikiki views. For something more low-key, Tlacuaches 808 is a colorful food truck serving Mexican homestyle favorites like tacos, nachos, and wraps. SURF N TURF TACOS WAIKIKI rounds out the casual end of the spectrum with all-day tacos in a no-frills outdoor setting.
This is a curated guide combining the area's best-rated and most talked-about Mexican spots in Waikiki. Any spot Nate has personally visited is marked with the NateEatsHawaii badge — keep an eye out for it as you browse the full list.
The ranking
Top pick1$$Roomy, modern rooftop restaurant & open-air bar featuring locally sourced Mexican eats & cocktails.
2$$Tacos & other Mexican fast food are served all day in a no-frills setting with outdoor seating.
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4Mexican homestyle dishes such as tacos, wraps, salads & nachos in a colorful food truck.
5Walking Tacos brings mexican to Waikiki. Family-friendly casual dining.
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7$Honolulu Tacos is a mid-range mexican spot in Waikiki. Locals consider it a solid pick with takeout.
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9$$Mexican fare in Waikiki. Tapas Kitchen is a well-loved spot and offers takeout.
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FAQ
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.
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.
This guide is curated by Nate 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.