The one star is for the ambience but literally this place has the worst food I have ever tasted in my life. I guess there is a reason why Taco Bell has the highest rating for tacos on this island because nobody here can make good tacos. Our server ignored us the whole time and we had to get the busser to get our server for us if we needed anything. The worst part is that they don’t even make the tacos for you. They sell rip-off “taco kits” for $16 for the basics and you have to make the tacos yourself. If you want sour cream, rice, beans, onions salsa, etc, you have to get them for an up charge starting at $1 for onions. The tacos weren’t served with limes and the meat quality was absolutely horrific. This is tomfoolery and bamboozlement as our bill came out to $90 for a drink, 2 “taco kits” and nachos. Next time we will definitely go to Taco Bell.

Leaving 4 stars only because of a negative experience with the host last night. I’ll start by saying the food was great, the waitress Naomi was great, and the outdoor seating was great. We liked the menu options and our drinks were great also. We did not have a reservation because they’re booked out a bit. They reserve a lot of seats for walk-Ins and I suppose there are a lot of reservation cancellations. When we arrived, I asked the host if we could be seated outside. She replied no because they were reserved for reservations even though she seated a group of 3 without reservations ahead of outside. Plus more than half of the tables were empty. I asked if I could speak to the manager and then the host acquiesced and seated us outside. I wasn’t rude and I definitely never want to be a jerk to hard working people. A simple customer should be taken into consideration and not summarily dismissed.

Mexican is my favorite cuisine. This was rooftop seating and so nice. The food was excellent. Drinks were good too. Had a hi ling mui margarita that was so delicious I hunted down the powder to make my own the next day. Would eat here often if we lived here. Delicious!!

A bit pricey, but the ambiance and views made up for it. The restaurant is very spacious with a bar in the middle and a fire to dine around. Ordered the taco kit which gives you the option of different types of meat, fried fish, or vegetables.

Your bang for your buck is not worth it here. we ordered a carne asada quesadilla which was only three slices and had barely any carne asada. we also ordered the Buho burrito which also had very little carne asada (almost all rice) overall not worth the money if your hungry.

Only on special occasions do i give 5 starts. The best food I've reviewed so far. The beef brisket buho Bonito was fantastic and full of flavor, if I could change one thing about it not put as much rice but more things inside. The deep fried ice cream was new and good also. I will be returning and recommending to others good job to everyone. On another hand the regular drink price was 3$ which is way cheaper than most restaurants I've ordered from. I also recommend the beef brisket n

Food was pretty good even though I don't particularly care for Mexican cuisine. The ambiance was lively and fresh, and the service was attentive yet not over-bearing. Overall I would come here again to try something more from their drink menu, but I wouldn't come here to get wasted. It's a nice social spot for pau hana, or perhaps even a good start to a fun night out.

We wanted to check out this spot because we read it was a roof top bar. We ordered 2 drinks and 2 appetizers (guacamole and chips, Mexican street corn). This place was okay overall, the view isn’t that great. Yes, they have a fire pit but overall an underwhelming experience for the price you are paying at this location.

We were lured in by the giant light up sign on the building this is in that said something like "margaritas and mamacitas" or something goofy like that. We were craving tacos and margaritas, but it seems that the consensus is that Honolulu is not the hot spot for great Mexican food. This place hit the spot. Sure, it's not super authentic or amazing Mexican food, but it was good. I want to give 5 stars for the service because our waitress was really great at her job and friendly. But the food is more in the 3-4 range for me. I got the build your own taco plate. For $16 not a bad deal. I chose the fish tacos, though there is several meats to choose from. You can add on various sauces and toppings too and it comes with some basic ones already. I enjoyed my fish tacos they were crispy and tasty. I got beans and rice on the side and they were very basic, nothing special. We got guacamole and chips. The guacamole I suspect has sour cream in it, so it's definitely more creamy than chunky. Also it lacks salt. The guac was meh but not bad. Super fun city life rooftop bar vibe here. The margaritas were good. I'd come again for the location and good taco deal, just don't expect the most amazing authentic Mexican food.

Appetizers and cocktails were okay. Shrimp ceviche & birria fries were the best. DJ on Friday plays alot of Mexican music with a remix here and there. Good place if you want to meet tourists/international mix of people.

Went for dinner here and it was such a great time! Food was awesome, drinks were tasty and our waiter was super friendly and very attentive!! And after dinner they had a live DJ that played great dancing music for all types of dancers and listeners. In general, the atmosphere was welcoming and super friendly, prices were decent for a open air rooftop in the middle of Waikiki!! Oh and bring some cash with you to tip the lovely lady at the ladies’ room, she was so kind and has over 20 different lotions to choose from after you wash your hands, I loved it!! Super recommended!!!

Hmmm…. I’m not one to write reviews but I feel a need to this time. my husband and I were on the lookout for some good Mexican food while in Waikiki so I did a bit of researching. We saw some 5 star reviews on this place and some one star reviews …..so we thought we’d give it a try. I’d put my vote smack in the centre on that . Our service sucked . It felt like our waitress was on day 2. The food…very mediocre. A white sour cream was on top of everything…. No extra sides …. Certainly wouldn’t write home about it…. But I’d give the margs a 4.5/5. Thank god for them is all I can say. The ambience was lacking art and it’s definitely suited for a crowd 25 and under . Personally if u want something small intimate and very Mexican tasting and feeling, choose elsewhere That’s my 2 cents

I recently visited Buho Cocina y Cantina and unfortunately, I was extremely disappointed with the level of customer service I received. It was evident that the staff lacked the proper training and attentiveness that one would expect from a restaurant of this caliber. From the moment I entered, I was greeted with indifference by the hostess. She seemed more interested in her personal conversation than acknowledging my presence. It took an unnecessarily long time for her to seat me, despite there being available tables. Once I was seated, the waitstaff seemed rushed and disorganized. It was challenging to get their attention, and when I did, they appeared impatient and uninterested in helping. They provided minimal information about the menu and seemed annoyed when I asked questions or requested recommendations. Throughout the meal, there was a lack of attention to detail. My drink order was incorrect, and it took several attempts to get it rectified. The waitstaff rarely checked in on me, and when I needed something, I had to resort to waving my hand or calling out to them, which was quite embarrassing. To make matters worse, when I asked to speak with a manager to address my concerns, I was met with resistance. The manager seemed dismissive and unapologetic, showing no interest in addressing the issues I had encountered. Overall, my experience at Buho Cocina y Cantina was extremely disappointing. The lack of attentiveness, unhelpful staff, and dismissive management left me with a sour taste in my mouth. I had expected much more from a restaurant that prides itself on its cuisine and service. I hope that the management takes this feedback into consideration and makes the necessary changes to improve the overall customer experience."

Visited Waikiki last weekend. Coming from LA we decided to try Buho out because its one of the few places that stays open late. Ordered the chorizo nachos and 6 improvised cocktails. All delicious! Also caught the firework show. Total came up to $200 felt a little over priced. But they were good

Don’t come here if you are craving for an authentic Mexican food. But you should try their salsa trio- awesome flavors! Let me share you my experience. I ordered their steak fajitas. First of all- it did not come with guacamole and sour cream. If you want sour cream- you can order it separate for a small price. It came with pico de gallo, spicy salsa, refried beans, burnt tortillas and steak on a hot plate that is flavorless. Don’t ask for salt- the bottles they come in expels granules of sodium 5 pcs at the speed of 20 shakes. I asked for a lot of melted cheese on my refried beans(am just weird like that). They served me beans that had 10 strands of cheese that was barely melted. When asked if I can get extra cheese from another server..he said “absolutely.” Our server brought the cheese that is not melted. When asked if that could be melted- the result… a torched cheese as seen on the picture(ramekin). It was torched. It made me think that they may not have a microwave??? Also- who wants a burnt tortilla???? Paid $70 for inedible food. Worst experience. We’ve been coming to Waikiki and this is the first time we’ve been deceived of what’s being advertised. 4 thumbs downs. Somebody needs a quick trip to Mexico or a quick google on Mexican cuisine because it is hard to mess up fajitas. Find a taco truck- get your money’s worth. My apologies to the owner.

Marina was super friendly and funny, her food recommendations were delicious, it was our first time visiting, each one of our Uber drivers highly recommended us to do so and they were right: Búho has great music, fabulous servers, a wide variety of drinks. Cocktails and deliciously prepared Mexican cuisine choices. Being on the of the building definitely gives it a unique vibe, ambiance was perfect for the occasion. Thank you for an amazing experience.

Absolutely loved this place. This place had dining option while all the places were not accepting any more reservations in Waikiki on Christmas Day. Very friendly staff and they had live music. We ordered Mexican street corn, corn dip and vegetarian chimichanga. All the prep was delicious and freshly prepared. It’s on the rooftop that makes this place even more interesting.

What I enjoy about this spot is it's Downtown Hawaii. The drinks aren't that great, but who cares after like about 9:30 pm or 10pm. The place turns into a nice dance hall. Taco Tuesdays are simply the best. You can sit at a traditional table or the fire pit table, making the atmosphere a whole vibe. Lots of laughs & meeting local & or visits. The fun cranks up once the DJ arrives. From VIP seating to an open dance floor where you can salsa the night away. Buho is a must visit if you're ever in town.

The food here is delicious a bit pricey but it was good I really enjoy the food here. Our waiter Danny was great he was very professional and was just a joyful guy made our experience awesome. I have been here before but it took tonight‘s experience to leave a review all because of Danny. I honestly feel like restaurants should have more people like Danny he was such a great guy thank you again Danny for the awesome experience.

I had a great time with my wife at this rooftop restaurant. The entrance is kinda hidden. When google says you have arrived look for an elevator and head to the 4th floor. Had the spicy strawberry margarita and at first it was not spicy but the burn increases as you drink. Make sure you leave space for a desert.

Ehh have had better food, I had a taco kit with al pastor meat but it wasn't that great a little burnt taste to it. The wet burrito was good. The ambiance is cute, located on a rooftop with 2 bars one in the middle and one to the left side.