47 Best Mexican Restaurants near Waimanalo

“Absolutely delicious! The tamales are the best I’ve ever tasted. The combo plates with El pastor, Asada, or birria are a must-try. Sandy takes quality seriously and meets every need. Highly recommend this food truck for authentic Mexican food!“

“Great atmosphere, very friendly staff“

“fantastic food and service highly recommend. I wish we had something this good in Torquay Victoria.“

“Fast, friendly and amazing food. The habanero salsa is perfect on any of their food ❤️“

“Our catered chicken and steak fajita meal was fabulous and very tasty. BEST Mexican food around! Thanks Raul and team!!! We will be back !!“

“I am ALWAYS looking for Mexican food and haven't found any on Oahu that I really enjoy. I knew it was going to be authentic when the guy from Chihuahua(!) was instinctively going to put cilantro and onions on my two steak tacos. Flavor was great and service was awesome. Worth the drive.“

“fantastic food and service highly recommend. I wish we had something this good in Torquay Victoria.“

“Good food, friendly customer service, fun ambience. Good place to go, whether you’re by yourself or part of a party. Everyone’s welcome! Not much else to say. It is a small restaurant with a small parking lot, so space fills up quickly, especially on weekends.“

“I absolutely loved the fresh food and the staff was awesome Friendly and made you feel welcome Will definitely return to this establishment“

“If you're needing a tamale fix Tios has your back!! Be sure to get some.green chili.“

“Some of the best tacos I've ever had! Stopped at the taco truck in Pearl City in Hawaii and thoroughly enjoyed it. The hellfire tacos ain't no joke! Spicy and delicious.“

“Now called Javi’s. Food was great! The waitress was super nice and attentive. The food came out fast, hot, and fresh. I wish the queso dip wasn’t over $12, but the other dishes are reasonably priced. BYOB at the moment until they get their liquor license. There’s a market next door that might have alcoholic beverages. There’s parking lot is a little cramped, so massive trucks would be hard to park in there.“

“There and 5+ different Mexican restaraunts in Kailua town and I would drive to Tight Tacos in Kaimuki to get my fix because they are that good. When it comes to authentic Mexican food, a lot of places attempt, but Tight Tacos is one that truly hits the mark and sets the standard in Hawaii.

Bites taste fresh, flavorful, and carefully crafted, from their hand-pressed tortillas to their scratch-made salsas. Their tacos are on another level—perfectly seasoned meats, bold flavors, and just the right balance of texture and freshness. THE COCONUT HORCHATA—absolutely to die for. I had two, and definitely could’ve had more. It’s the perfect refreshment to complement the richness of the tacos.

Beyond the food, the experience itself is what makes Tight Tacos a gem. The staff is welcoming, the vibe is laid-back yet vibrant, and you can tell they take pride in what they do. In a town like Kaimuki, where great food spots thrive, Tight Tacos has become a true cornerstone of the local food scene.

I can’t wait for them to open a new location. Tight Tacos isn’t just good, it’s worth the journey.“

“Food was Very Good. Price was Reasonable. Muchas Gracias from Us.“

“Lahaina Tacos located in Fort Street Mall. Family owned, extremely friendly and welcoming. Went for lunch takeout and got the birria burrito. Burrito was a solid size for the price with fresh ingredients. The wait was about 45 minutes total between waiting to order and waiting for the order. The wait was worth it though. Anticipate the long waits will be the case for a bit since they are brand new and in the middle of town. They did run out of some food so get there early! Can’t wait to return and try everything else.“

“This place has authentic Mexican flavours! I’ve only tried the Al Pastor and birria burrito, but recommend both. The meats are freshly smoked and delicious. The salsas also have incredible flavour, but are authentic in spice level, so try a small amount first if you’re sensitive. Really glad to have found this place after trying many different mediocre Mexican places on the island. A bit dangerous that it’s just a short walk away, I’ll need more self control.“

“The Steak Burritos are the best. I crave them. I just wished I worked nearby. If I worked near Fort Street Mall I would go here everyday. One day I'll stop by after work and get me some food.“

“Good authentic Mexican food, good service! Local style friendly!!!“

“excellent delicious beef chimichanga w/refried beans and rice and lunch special beef enchilada w/rice and beans. Will definitely be back!!!!“

“Had the Adobada MexiBowl and it was so delicious! Everything is seasoned well - the Red rice and the beans are nicely spiced, the pork had great flavor and Char, and everything just complimented each other so nicely! And I was able to get it without cilantro (yay!). I will be back! This food truck is YUMMY!“

“Food was flavorful and nicely proportioned. On the pricier side, to be expected from a fine dining establishment. Quick and helpful service, kind staff. Very nice place to sit and enjoy the surrounding area. Personally, a fan of the horchata.“

“Right on the water on the wharf....elegant evening space and so beautiful for just chilling and eating out. Food is amazing - so juicy, tender, spicy enough, flavorful and great variation. It is a Mexican street food concept!Rice was so fluffy and beans tasty! Family loved it....even the kids bc they have CHEESE QUESADILLAS ?

Kid-friendliness: Lots of space to run around....so much easier than eating at a restaurant. Bring extra plates and napkins for family style tasting of all the trucks.“

“Food was Very Good. Price was Reasonable. Muchas Gracias from Us.“

“Best burrito in Hawaii! And great margaritas to go with it!“

“We live walking distance and we are so happy we found this restaurant!

The cocktails were delicious. We got the la ola Oaxaca and the lilikoi which were so yummy. The carnitas tacos in the carne asada nacho fries were delicious. Carne asada tacos was good, but not as good.

Service was nice. Slow to order, but food came out in timely manner.

Overall, delicious delicious delicious. I recommend checking this place out for some tacos and we will be back soon!“

“This is a whole food supermarket stocking organic, vegan, vegetarian and healthy alternative brands. We were attracted to the ready to eat meal section which had massive choice in salads, proteins and cuisines. As a tourist it’s great for a healthy cheap meal when you’ve had enough of restaurant food but can’t cook your own. You can eat at outdoor seating. Utensils are provided. I would love to see them off different bins for compostables, recycling and rubbish.“

“Whole Foods Happy Hour Foods were excellent and delicious. We had the chicken wings, cauliflower bites, and Caesar salad. Seriously, better than the other brewery close by. I also had the Honolulu beer with the interesting name. We returned several times for other great foods in the restaurant. Highly recommend sitting in the outside patio.“

“Best tasting Mexican food I’ve been able to find in Honolulu since I moved here from SoCal!!!“

“Good place you find several types of food and the bar in the foodcourt plaza marquetplace is good

Parking: Parking is free for one hour if your ticket is stamped by any business in the square you have another hour, if you go over two hours they charge you 16 dollars per hour.

Kid-friendliness: It's a very nice square, there's everything, and I even got to see a local dance show.

Wheelchair accessibility: Yes accessible elevators and enough space“

“The place is shared as a coffee shop in the morning, and by 11am it's a taqueria. I was confused at first as I wasn't sure if this was the right place. There's free parking in the back but limited spots. The birria taco shell is more on the crunchy side. So if you like crunchy or crisp, this type of texture is the place for you. The crunchy shell was still able to absorb the consomme. The beef was tender, and the cheese was melted at the bottom. Nonetheless, it was very tasty.“

“This place is fabulous!!!! Best breakfast and the toast is to die for!!!! The birria tacos were to die for and the chicken ones were even better. Great staff and gorgeous view of the ocean. Highly recommend!!!“

“Really good no frills Mexican food, cash only, the guy is really nice. I got the burrito and quesadilla, both were great. He has homemade green sauce and red sauce, as well as limes and cilantro up front. As close as you'll get to socal Mexican food in Hawaii. Will be back!!“

“Good food and polite service!“

“Great atmosphere and remarkably great food.“

“Positive spot to get your asana on!! Great teachers and cool vibe.“

“I’ve ordered from a lot of Mexican places trying to find that southern California really good Mexican food This was awesome and I was so happy just to feel a piece of home I don’t know about anyone else, but this is the best Mexican food I found in Oahu“

“I always get the same thing: burrito bowl. It’s a good sized portion and great deal for this area. Pinto beans, rice, tofu, two salsas, lettuce, lime, cilantro. The staff working the line is usually young. I haven’t asked questions, so don’t know how good they are about food knowledge.“

“Delicious!!! What more can I say?“

“We found the restaurant by chance and how wonderful it was. We went on Taco Tuesday and the tacos were delicious and super big. The food we ordered (enchiladas and burrito) were very good and were also very large. Furthermore, the place is very beautiful.“

“Great place and amazing food for Mexican burritos and tacos and quesadillas, they have outside seating for people watching lol and great music playing while you eat and the prices are not bad given the location, and yes they also have vegetarian options too 😃🤙“

“If you’re craving genuinely spectacular Mexican food, look no further than this gem of a taco truck in Waikiki! I recently had the pleasure of trying their Asada baked potato, and it was nothing short of heavenly. You'll want to get there early, though; they tend to run out due to popular demand! The Asada Torta also caught my eye and looked terrific, promising another delicious reason to return. Their assortment of salsa and vegetables is perfect for customizing your meal just the way you like it. Whether you're a local or just visiting, stop by this truck for some of the best Mexican flavors in town!“

“This place is fabulous!!!! Best breakfast and the toast is to die for!!!! The birria tacos were to die for and the chicken ones were even better. Great staff and gorgeous view of the ocean. Highly recommend!!!“

“Bev and Mike the masterminds behind my favorite hot sauce made in Hawaii - Chili in Hawaii Hot Sauce is one of the best! I live in Oregon and have been savoring the last few drops not knowing how easy it was to reach out to them and order some up. I placed my order and with in a few days I am fully restocked with this incredible sauce. My order came wrapped nice and secure in bubble wrap. I am very happy with their wonderful customer service and highly recommend that if you enjoy a flavorful hot sauce order some up! Thank you so much!“

“On the first day, I ate while swimming, and on the second day, I ate after swimming.
I packed it up and ate it in my room!
There is a separate takeout line, but it moves very quickly.
In this restaurant, if you go to your seat and sit down, a staff member will come to you haha.
It was friendly and delicious?“

“Wonderful tasty food, served hot and big quantities. I had a pineapple margarita which was not very pineapple flavored-more lime( original)

Parking: Coin parking machines allow u to pay up to 2 hours. Coins and card accepted

Wheelchair accessibility: Access is good, even to the bathroom!“