Top pick1$$Acapulco Mexican Restaurant
Mexican Restaurant
Unassuming, BYOB spot dishing up burritos, tacos & more in a casual, strip-mall setting.
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Oahu's Mexican food scene is more diverse than most people expect — and this list ranks all 61 qualifying spots by real visitor ratings submitted right here on NateEatsHawaii. Whether you're chasing a loaded burrito, fresh tacos, or a rooftop margarita, the island delivers.
Leading the rankings is Acapulco Mexican Restaurant, an unassuming BYOB strip-mall gem that keeps regulars coming back, alongside Búho Cocina y Cantina in Waikiki, a roomy rooftop restaurant known for locally sourced Mexican eats and craft cocktails. Over on the North Shore, Cholo's Homestyle Mexican brings a festive, colorful vibe with burritos, tacos, and margaritas to match.
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The ranking
Top pick1$$Unassuming, BYOB spot dishing up burritos, tacos & more in a casual, strip-mall setting.
2$Small hideaway featuring tacos, burritos, rice bowls & other Mexican staples in counter-serve digs.
3$Tucked into Downtown Honolulu, Aloha Tortilla Factory & Cafe serves mexican at budget-friendly prices. Look for outdoor seating — known as a well-loved spot.
4$$A focus on Mexican seafood dishes with indoor picnic tables, colorful walls, & cantina-style decor.
5$Counter-service place offering a limited menu of burritos, tacos & other casual Mexican fare.
6$$Roomy, modern rooftop restaurant & open-air bar featuring locally sourced Mexican eats & cocktails.
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8$$Festive eatery & bar for burritos, tacos & margaritas in a colorful space with Mexican artifacts.
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11$Brazilian food truck offering sandwiches & comfort snacks along with fruit drinks & acai bowls.
12$$Easygoing Mexican spot serving tacos, enchiladas & other familiar eats in bright, basic surrounds.
13$$Relaxed Mexican restaurant with a menu of traditional fare including chiles rellenos & enchiladas.
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15$$Familiar Mexican fare like tacos, tamales & combination plates are featured at this casual eatery.
16$$Snug mom-&-pop restaurant offering traditional Mexican dishes with locally-sourced ingredients.
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19$$Mexican tacos, burritos, & plates with a focus on seafood from a walk-up window with outdoor tables.
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21$Counter-serve spot offering a concise menu of Mexican favorites for dine-in, takeout or delivery.
22$$Hawaiian kitchen preparing slow-roasted pork sandwiches, platters & more in laid-back surrounds.
23$Breakfast burritos, pulled pork & milkshakes round out the menu at this funky, counter-serve joint.
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27$$Family-owned restaurant serving Mexican cuisine, plus beer, wine & margaritas, in a casual setting.
28$Busy tavern offering classic Mexican tacos & fajitas, along with tequila & cocktails.
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30$$Relaxed restaurant & cantina serving Mexican standards & margaritas in a homey setting.
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FAQ
Based on real visitor ratings on NateEatsHawaii, Acapulco Mexican Restaurant currently sits at the top of the list, praised for its casual atmosphere, BYOB policy, and solid menu of burritos and tacos.
Several highly rated spots on this list are known for budget-friendly eats — Aloha Tortilla Factory & Cafe in Downtown Honolulu and Alejandro's Mexican Food are both popular counter-serve options that won't break the bank.
The rankings are recalculated automatically as new visitor ratings come in on NateEatsHawaii, so the list always reflects the most current community feedback across all 61 qualifying restaurants.
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