Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in the Honolulu area by diners
Just like cuisine from any country, Mexican food is not monolithic. It isn't just combo plates and tacos. (Not that there's anything wrong with that style of food; it's delicious and is responsible for popularizing Mexican food in the United States.) But Mexican food means more than that.
It reflects Mexico's diverse population鈥攕haped by waves of immigration鈥攁nd has proliferated throughout the U.S., showcasing the cuisine in all its complexity and regionality. Mexico has, and thanks to immigrant chefs and the rise of promising culinarians of Mexican descent looking to share their signature dishes, Indigenous foodways, and ingredients from various regions, diners are reframing their idea of "Mexican food."
According to a 2024 Pew Research Center analysis of SafeGraph data, , and nearly 9 out of 10 U.S. counties have at least one Mexican restaurant. The analysis also reveals that California and Texas are home to a majority of the Mexican American population and together host 2 out of 5 Mexican restaurants in the country.
These findings serve as a testament to the influence Mexican cuisine has had and continues to have in America. Which begs the question: Where does one go for the best old-school Mexican restaurants, loncheras slinging tacos out of a half-window, and innovative modern Mexican food pushing culinary boundaries?
To help you out, compiled a list of the highest-rated Mexican restaurants in the Honolulu area based on diners' reviews on as of February 2025. Restaurants with at least 20 reviews tagged as "Mexican" on Yelp within a 10-kilometer radius of Honolulu were included. As a result, some restaurants featured may serve other food items besides Mexican food. Also, in an effort to highlight independent businesses and local chains, those with more than 50 locations nationally, based on the Yelp data, were not included.
Keep reading to see if your favorite Mexican spot made the list or to discover a new restaurant to try!
#30. Los Chaparros Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 4.2/5 (1359 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2140 South Beretania St. Honolulu, Hawaii
- Categories: Tex-Mex, Mexican, Latin American
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#29. Tacos De Cacheton
- Rating: 4.2/5 (37 reviews)
- Address: 1011 Ala Moana Blvd. Honolulu, Hawaii
- Categories: Tacos, Food Trucks
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#28. Flavors of the World
- Rating: 4.2/5 (28 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: Honolulu, Hawaii
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican, Sandwiches
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#27. Tight Tacos Kaimuki
- Rating: 4.2/5 (227 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3617 Waialae Ave. Honolulu, Hawaii
- Categories: Tacos
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#26. Alejandros Mexican Food - Honolulu
- Rating: 4.2/5 (960 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2831 Kalihi St. Honolulu, Hawaii
- Categories: Mexican
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#25. Monkeypod Kitchen
- Rating: 4.3/5 (1096 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2169 K膩lia Road Unit 111 Honolulu, Hawaii
- Categories: Tacos, Pizza, Cocktail Bars
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#24. El Azul Taqueria
- Rating: 4.3/5 (48 reviews)
- Address: 1827 Palolo Ave. Honolulu, Hawaii
- Categories: Tacos
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#23. Chile Relleno
- Rating: 4.3/5 (593 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 47-388 Hui Iwa St. Ste 18 Kaneohe, Hawaii
- Categories: Mexican
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#22. Taco Kabana
- Rating: 4.3/5 (371 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1102 Bishop St. Honolulu, Hawaii
- Categories: Mexican, fast food, Steakhouses
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#21. Leilani's Island Tacos
- Rating: 4.4/5 (84 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 120 Hekili St. Kailua, Hawaii
- Categories: Food Trucks, Asian Fusion, Tacos
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#20. La Birria Food Truck
- Rating: 4.5/5 (36 reviews)
- Address: 100 Queen St. Honolulu, Hawaii
- Categories: Food Trucks, Tacos
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#19. It's Chili In Hawaii
- Rating: 4.5/5 (27 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2065 South King St. Ste 103 Honolulu, Hawaii
- Categories: Specialty Food, Indian, Mexican
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#18. Mayita's Grill
- Rating: 4.5/5 (131 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 433-439 Atkinson Drive Honolulu, Hawaii
- Categories: Mexican, Food Trucks
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#17. Sabrozon Fresh Mexican Food Truck
- Rating: 4.5/5 (132 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 575 Cooke St. Honolulu, Hawaii
- Categories: Food Trucks, Tacos, Seafood
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#16. K-Mex HI
- Rating: 4.5/5 (75 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 961 Kawaiahao St. Honolulu, Hawaii
- Categories: New Mexican Cuisine, Tacos, Korean
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#15. Taqueria La Marea
- Rating: 4.5/5 (296 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 237 Kalihi St. Honolulu, Hawaii
- Categories: Mexican, Juice Bars & Smoothies
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#14. Maria Bonita
- Rating: 4.6/5 (40 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 749 Kailua Road Honolulu County, Hawaii
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
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#13. Da Seafood Cartel
- Rating: 4.6/5 (371 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 98-380 Kamehameha Hwy Aiea, Hawaii
- Categories: Seafood, Tacos
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#12. Johnny T's Food Truck
- Rating: 4.6/5 (63 reviews)
- Address: 94-829 Uke'e St. Waipahu, Hawaii
- Categories: Tacos, Food Trucks
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#11. Thai Tacos
- Rating: 4.6/5 (33 reviews)
- Address: 2460 Kuhio Ave. Honolulu, Hawaii
- Categories: Thai, Tacos, Food Trucks
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#10. Aloha Tortilla Factory & Cafe
- Rating: 4.6/5 (155 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1 Aloha Tower Drive OP-4 Honolulu, Hawaii
- Categories: Mexican
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#9. Da Seafood Cartel
- Rating: 4.7/5 (35 reviews)
- Address: Urban Honolulu, Hawaii
- Categories: Mexican, Seafood, Farmers Market
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#8. Tanja's Tacos
- Rating: 4.7/5 (45 reviews)
- Address: 320 Lewers St. Honolulu, Hawaii
- Categories: Tacos, Food Stands
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#7. Munch 'N Brunch Waikiki
- Rating: 4.7/5 (200 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1944 Kalakaua Ave. Honolulu, Hawaii
- Categories: Tacos, Breakfast & Brunch, Coffee & Tea
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#6. Tlacuaches808
- Rating: 4.7/5 (197 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 438 Hobron Lane Unit 115 Honolulu, Hawaii
- Categories: Tacos, Tex-Mex
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#5. Thyda's Tacos
- Rating: 4.7/5 (482 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1034 Queen St. Honolulu, Hawaii
- Categories: Tacos, Food Trucks
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#4. Dos Jefes
- Rating: 4.8/5 (115 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: Honolulu, Hawaii
- Categories: Tacos, Food Trucks
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#3. Pit Stop Hawaii Food Truck
- Rating: 4.8/5 (219 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2411 Kuhio Ave. Honolulu, Hawaii
- Categories: Food Trucks, Tacos, Burgers
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#2. TY's BBQ and Grill
- Rating: 4.9/5 (65 reviews)
- Address: 1913 Dudoit Lane Honolulu, Hawaii
- Categories: Barbecue, Food Trucks, Tacos
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#1. Andy's Bueno Salsa
- Rating: 5.0/5 (21 reviews)
- Address: Kailua, Hawaii
- Categories: Farmers Market, Mexican
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This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Cynthia Rebolledo, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 326 metros.
