45 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!“

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

“Great atmosphere, very friendly staff“

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

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

“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.“

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

“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.“

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

“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.“

“Delicious carnitas, regardless of which way you choose to eat them! The carnitas are marinaded and slow cooked to perfection! I could just eat the pork by itself! The burritos are HUGE!!!

It's a food truck, so properly prepare for the weather!“

“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.“

“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.“

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

“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.“

“Finally had the chance to walk over to Lahaina Tacos for lunch while my car was charging at Aloha Tower 🔋.

Mahalo for the friendly service and delicious food at a great price! I’m especially happy with their veggie options—and even more thrilled to find rice in the burrito. It really hit the spot and reminded me of the Mission burritos I’ve missed since leaving San Francisco 🌯💚“

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

“I have yet to have a bad time at Margaritas! This is my Friday night hangout wether I’m with my friends or with my hubby we always enjoy the food, drinks, atmosphere and the staff.“

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

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

“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!“

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

“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.“

“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!“

“I was craving some tacos and this place did not disappoint. The amount of meat loaded in each taco was insane and the quality of meat was amazing as well. The salsa had wonderful flavor and a nice kick to it. We ordered a couple of each type of meat (asada, chicken, al pastor). I wish I had a refreshing agua de horchata to go with it. Nonetheless, the tacos were still delicious and I recommend this place.“

“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“

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

“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!!!“

“Delicious!!! What more can I say?“

“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!“

“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“

“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 😃🤙“

“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!!!“

“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.“

“Thank you for simply existing! The rib nachos are now the only way I will eat nachos and the musicians are awesome. The local vibe is so special; never change Paniolos! Wednesday night band is worth every penny. Tip these amazing musicians- they bring the best party on Kauai.“

“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.“

“Amazing food! I loved the chicken fajitas-chicken was cooked ton perfection, the peppers were charred just right, the rice and beans were delicious too!! My husband had a delicious taco salad. I can see why this place has been in business for more than 50 years. Our service was fabulous too!! Highly recommend!“

“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!“

“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?“

“Gentleman working the drive thru made sure that my order was correct before I got to the window, and once again before taking my payment. I ordered with some extra of one thing and none of another, so he wanted to make sure it was done right. I really appreciated that. Food tasted amazing and was just as I had requested!“