Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Honolulu by diners
Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Honolulu 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—shaped by waves of immigration—and has proliferated throughout the U.S., showcasing the cuisine in all its complexity and regionality. Mexico has 32 distinct regional styles of cooking, 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 Pew Research Center analysis of SafeGraph data, 1 in 10 restaurants in the U.S. serve Mexican food, 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, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Honolulu using data from Yelp. Only restaurants with at least five reviews were considered. Data is current as of January 2024.
Keep reading to see if your favorite spot made the list.
Note: The photos in this article are stock images and do not necessarily depict the specific restaurants listed or the dishes they serve.
#30. Tacos Don Chema
- Rating: 4.0/5 (16 reviews)
- Address: 1958 Kalakaua Ave. Honolulu, Hawaii
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#29. Maria Bonita
- Rating: 4.0/5 (255 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 15 North Hotel St. Honolulu, Hawaii
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#28. Tacos De Cacheton
- Rating: 4.0/5 (26 reviews)
- Address: 1011 Ala Moana Blvd. Honolulu, Hawaii
- Categories: Tacos, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp
#27. Los Chaparros Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 4.0/5 (1287 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2140 South Beretania St. Honolulu, Hawaii
- Categories: Tex-Mex, Mexican, Latin American
- Read more on Yelp
#26. Aloha Mamacita
- Rating: 4.0/5 (286 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 500 Ala Moana Blvd. Ste 4 A Honolulu, Hawaii
- Categories: Tacos, Thai
- Read more on Yelp
#25. Luna's Tequila Bar
- Rating: 4.5/5 (8 reviews)
- Address: 2490 Kalākaua Ave. Honolulu, Hawaii
- Categories: Mexican, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#24. Alejandros Mexican Food - Honolulu
- Rating: 4.5/5 (911 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2831 Kalihi St. Honolulu, Hawaii
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#23. Monkeypod Kitchen
- Rating: 4.5/5 (343 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2169 Kālia Road Unit 111 Honolulu, Hawaii
- Categories: Tacos, Pizza, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Tight Tacos Kaimuki
- Rating: 4.5/5 (162 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3617 Waialae Ave. Honolulu, Hawaii
- Categories: Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Taco Kabana
- Rating: 4.5/5 (349 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1102 Bishop St. Honolulu, Hawaii
- Categories: Mexican, fast food, Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp
#20. It's Chili In Hawaii
- Rating: 4.5/5 (27 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 333 Ward Ave. Ste 206 Honolulu, Hawaii
- Categories: Specialty Food, Indian, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Mayita's Grill
- Rating: 4.5/5 (123 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 433-439 Atkinson Drive Honolulu, Hawaii
- Categories: Mexican, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp
#18. La Birria Food Truck
- Rating: 4.5/5 (31 reviews)
- Address: 100 Queen St. Honolulu, Hawaii
- Categories: Food Trucks, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#17. K-Mex HI
- Rating: 4.5/5 (46 reviews)
- Address: 961 Kawaiahao St. Honolulu, Hawaii
- Categories: New Mexican Cuisine, Tacos, Korean
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Taqueria La Marea
- Rating: 4.5/5 (246 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 237 Kalihi St. Honolulu, Hawaii
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Mi Casa
- Rating: 4.5/5 (10 reviews)
- Address: 307 Kamani St. Honolulu, Hawaii
- Categories: Mexican, Pop-Up Restaurants
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Aloha Tortilla Factory & Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (141 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1 Aloha Tower Drive OP-4 Honolulu, Hawaii
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Tanja's Tacos
- Rating: 4.5/5 (36 reviews)
- Address: 320 Lewers St. Honolulu, Hawaii
- Categories: Tacos, Food Stands
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Alfaro's
- Rating: 4.5/5 (32 reviews)
- Address: 1502 Liliha St. Honolulu, Hawaii
- Categories: Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Thyda's Tacos
- Rating: 4.5/5 (432 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1034 Queen St. Honolulu, Hawaii
- Categories: Tacos, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Tlacuaches808
- Rating: 4.5/5 (160 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 438 Hobron Lane Unit 115 Honolulu, Hawaii
- Categories: Tacos, Tex-Mex
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Dos Jefes
- Rating: 5.0/5 (95 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: Honolulu, Hawaii
- Categories: Tacos, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Pit Stop Hawaii Food Truck
- Rating: 5.0/5 (137 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2411 Kuhio Ave. Honolulu, Hawaii
- Categories: Food Trucks, Tacos, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Cocina De Mama
- Rating: 5.0/5 (9 reviews)
- Address: 1829 Palolo Ave. Honolulu, Hawaii
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Munch 'N Brunch Waikiki
- Rating: 5.0/5 (75 reviews)
- Address: 1944 Kalakaua Ave. Honolulu, Hawaii
- Categories: Tacos, Breakfast & Brunch, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Sabrozon Fresh Mexican Food truck
- Rating: 5.0/5 (61 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 325 Seaside Ave. Honolulu, Hawaii
- Categories: Food Trucks, Tacos, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#4. TY's BBQ and Grill
- Rating: 5.0/5 (53 reviews)
- Address: 1913 Dudoit Lane Honolulu, Hawaii
- Categories: Barbecue, Food Trucks, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#3. DJs Street Tacos
- Rating: 5.0/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: 1235 Hopaka St. Honolulu, Hawaii
- Categories: Tacos, Food Stands
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Maria Bonita Lunchwagon
- Rating: 5.0/5 (11 reviews)
- Address: Honolulu, Hawaii
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican, fast food
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Tito's Taqueria & Taco Stand
- Rating: 5.0/5 (11 reviews)
- Address: Honolulu, Hawaii
- Categories: Street Vendors, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Cynthia Rebolledo, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 327 metros.
