I am still dreaming about the wonderful breakfast I had here during vacation last week. I had the Croque Senorita and is seriously one of the best things I've ever eaten. The guava jam and rich Gruyere cheese really rounds out the flavors and I can't wait to go back. The service was quick and attentive, and the patio was lovely to sit out on in the morning. read more

Castro’s - Croque de Senorita - Latin American Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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For starters there food was fantastic, we've been here twice on our trip so far and hands down some of the best breakfast and lunch we have had. Both times I got the brisket breakfast sandwich which was a 10/10 bread was crispy meat was tender the aioli they put on was superb. My fiancé got the trés lechés French toast and the monte Castro sandwich, they were both fantastic, there French toast is amazing so thick and fluffy good portions enough to feel full, fruit is fresh and not soggy or old, there atmospher is great, so on brand with the Cuban style cute and cozy, servers friendly and attentive. would highly recommend to anyone staying in Waikiki read more

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Overall 4 stars: The Traditional Cuban Breakfast hit the spot in the morning! Great food with friendly staff! Food 4 stars: We got the Traditional Cuban Breakfast as takeout. Our favorite part of the breakfast was the beans. It was flavorful and filling! It also came with a sausage, eggs, potatoes, and pickled vegetables. I would recommend trying this dish if you've never tried a Cuban breakfast. This was my first one and I will be going back for another. Service 5 stars: The staff is very friendly and offered us water as we waiting for our food at one of the dine in tables. She also came over to ask if we needed anything else while we waited for our food. Ambiance 4 stars: this is a cute little shop at the beginning of Waikiki that has outside seating. The shop looks clean and has a Cuban theme. read more

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The food here was exceptional - the best we had in Hawaii. We had the tres leches french toast and the traditional cuban breakfast with black beans - both exceeded our expectations despite the favorable reviews. A house coffee and cubanito coffee were both exceptional as well. Customer service was friendly and attentive. Highly highly recommend. read more

Cuban Yum! A great spot located in Waikiki especially since we don't have that many Latin food options in Hawaii. Order and pay at the counter, find a seat indoor or outdoors. I've been meaning to try this place, but it's only open for breakfast/lunch so it makes it hard to get to this area during that time. 1) Tres Leches French Toast - visually pretty and IG worthy. Delicious take on their version of French toast. The dulce de leche sauce was so yummy. Caramelized toast. Dragonfruit whipped cream was light. Love the fresh fruits surrounding the plate. Was on the sweeter side, but well balanced with the fresh fruits. Good portion, enough to share. The only thing I find odd is that this dish is listed as Market Price, so you don't know how much you'll be paying. The current price we paid was $18.72 though in case people were wondering. 2) Ropa Vieja Sandwich - I enjoyed this! Included tender slices of flavorful brisket. Comes on a toasted ciabatta bread and a few pickled side veggies. I liked that they actually gave a good amount of meat in the sandwich and didn't skimp! $14.56 I will definitely be back here again to try their Cubano and other dishes! One of the best brunches I've had in a while. Room for Improvement: Service could have been better. We were not greeted until some time passed by since we were unsure whether to sit down or order at the counter first. We also did not get any refills on water. Eventually we just had to walk up to the counter and ask. Service could have been friendlier too. read more

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We've been wanting to try this delightful Gem of a restaurant for some time, and finally today we did it. We knew it was going to be a super meal and it was... Hands Down Outstanding breakfast. Staff were all polite and welcoming. Service was really good too! We order the Traditional Cuban breakfast, Avocado Toast and of course a Cafe con leche. Presentation was amazing too. We will be back... for lunch. Gotta try the Cubano! read more

Castro’s - Avocado Toast - Latin American Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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wow, just wow. I was looking for something different for brunch and a break from the local fare and stumbled here. Must try the tres leches french toast and the cubano! Cubana was fully loaded and was exactly what i was looking for. The french toast was stacked, light and delicious. That guava syrup soaks up your bread and goes well with the creme. Make sure to get a cafe con leche at the end too! The food, presentation, service was exceptional. Come here early to beat the heat and long wait line. read more

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So charming and delicious! We tried the tres leches French toast, ham and cheese sandwich, and the Cuban breakfast. The juice of the day was pineapple, and I ordered a cappuccino as well. The service was very helpful and polite. We enjoyed eating outside and listening to their Cuban music. Highly recommend! read more

Castro’s - Large cappuccino - Latin American Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

My wife and I thought this was probably the best breakfast we've had all year! Unbelievable. This is the French toast and the traditional Cuban dishes. Go! read more

Castro’s - French toast and traditional Cuban - Latin American Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Castro's is located in Waikiki and with Waikiki comes the challenge of parking. Once you find parking then everything is a short walk. Castro's is worth the extra effort to visit and dine at. Take out is also a good option for those who aren't fans of Waikiki parking. This has been on my bookmark list for quite some time and I was fortunate that my friend was down for anything for lunch. Originally he mentioned avocado toast for a quick meal but nothing stood out in Waikiki and Castro's popped up on my Yelp search. I immediately asked if that'll be ok and off we went from International Market Place. We arrived at a great time because we had time to ask the friendly cashier what sandwich she recommended. She told us the Cuban was the most popular and her favorite is the Ropa Viejo. We ordered one of each and got a number. It's first come, first serve on seating. It did get extremely busy after we were seated. The line to order was out the door and there was a wait for an open table. There is indoor and outdoor seating but we opted for indoor to be in AC. Festive Cuban music was also playing in the background. They also have a restroom there as well. Great to wash your hands after dining there. My friend and I each tried a half of each sandwich. Both were amazing! Mouthwatering deliciousness! The Cuban's pork roast and pono pork ham was very flavorful. Their Ropa Viejo's beef brisket was extremely tender and you could see the juices coming out from the meat with each bite. The pickled veggies/fruit on the side was the perfect compliment to cut into the richness of each sandwich. It was a little messy eating the sandwiches but no biggie as they had a restroom. Looking forward to trying other menu items next visit. Highly recommend this spot. read more

Castro’s - Cuban - Latin American Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Really disappointed. First time visit. The two girls working behind the counter were rather snooty. They did NOT want to be working. Not a smile, not an aloha, not even an hola to greet. Hopefully they were just having a bad day. But it's also why I give this place 2 stars. The food was good & fresh. Small portions. I'm half Cuban & grew up in Miami before moving here, so it's definitely much fancier than anything my abuelita cooked. Nice side street atmosphere. Unfortunately, there's no desire to return, which is a bummer because we always want to support local. However, the actitud of the staff left too much of a bitter taste in my mouth. read more

Beautiful and delicious food and coffee. Cozy brunch restaurant, fast service but food quality and decoration is fantastic. read more

Castro’s - Beautiful and delicious brunch. - Latin American Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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This adorable little restaurant was one of the best meals we've had on the Island of Oahu. We waited maybe 5 minutes for a table. We waited probably only 10 minutes for our food. And even if we had to wait 30 minutes, it would have been worth it! The food is AMAZING! They know just the right combo of savory, to sweet, to acidic and it makes every bite just as delicious as the first! My wife loves a cubano sandwich and she said this was the best she'd ever had. It was piled high with sliced ham, pickles and an amazing sauce. The Croque Senorita is served with fruit, pickled veggies and two deliciously sweet fruit jams/sauces all on the side so you can decide which to add to each bite and let me tell you, you won't go wrong with this choice. Both meals were served piping HOT and were ssssoooooo delicious we had a hard time stopping eating them. Of note, there's not a ton of seating but there's a beautiful green space across from it where you could enjoy your food to-go, as well. read more

Wow, the tres leches French toast indescribable. The variety of seasonal fruit can be a bit messy with the skin on some. Eating outside was a bit of an experience with the birds so be wary of that read more

Castro’s - Tres leches French toast - Latin American Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Delicious breakfast place that we visited during our trip to Honolulu. Traditional breakfast items with Caribbean flair. One of the best meals of our trip! Sure to return when we comeback to Hawaii. read more

Castro’s - Breakfast egg sandwich with fruit and pickled vegetables. - Latin American Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Great food and even better coffee! The facilities were very clean and professional. I loved the fresh fruit and Castro's breakfast. Simple but great taste. read more

Love this place. Went with quite a group and tried almost everything. EVERYTHING was really good and the ambiance and service were worthy of mention. I highly recommend it. It's Cuban with a twist? read more

The food at Castro's is exceptionally unique and satisfying. The Monte Castro and French toast are both standout dishes, and the avocado toast is equally impressive. Their coffee is hands down the best in the area! read more

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The sound of Cuban music spilled into the street, setting the perfect tone before I even walked in. Kept it simple this time--an iced Cubanito and avocado toast. Both were chef's kiss. Flavorful, fresh, and exactly what I needed read more

Castro’s - Cubanito - Latin American Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Awesome food! I had the brisket sandwich and it was amazing. I added an egg to it but I didn't even need to do that. I eat a lot and the sandwich was very filling! Definitely will be coming back here! read more

Castro’s - Latin American Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

A little slice of home in paradise. Yes, I did, I found a Cuban haven in Waikiki, and this breakfast is absolutely incredible. You get every island fruit imaginable on your plate. Delicious, great atmosphere, amazing Cuban coffee, pure bliss. When in Waikiki, you owe it to yourself to try it. read more

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hey havana, ooh na-na (ayy) half of my papaya's in waikiki, ooh na-na (only had half a papaya in their papaya bowl) do take me back to castro's, waikiki, ah oh, but my heart is in havana (ayy) there's somethin' 'bout castro's manner (uh-huh) havana, ooh-na-na (uh) i did walk up with that "what are you selling?" (uh) when i went into this spot along the sidewalk they said there's a lot of cuban food i can do with (uh) but i can't without castro's in waikiki i knew it's forever in a minute (hey, only a short stay) that spring mornin in march and a gastro friend's castro's recc (uh) it got me feelin' like... ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh (ayy) i knew it when i first caught a glimpse of their french toast photo (ayy), but i got and loved their crab and shrimp toast with a kick instead! got me feelin' like, ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh and then i had their cortadito, i had to go oh-no-no-no-no-no (too sweet woo) havana, ooh na-na (ayy, ayy) half of my heart is in castro's, ooh na-na (ayy, ayy) take me back to waikiki, na-na-na (uh huh) oh, but my heart is in havana (ayy) my heart is in havana (ayy) castro's, ooh-na-na their friendly staff, just graduated, fresh from campus? mmm fresh tasting cuban, service with a smile (fresh out waikiki) their traditional cuban breakfast an authentically curated spread hey, outdoors seating available but beware the dumpster truck (here you go, ayy) best to sit inside (no pesky flies too) short opening hours, get to eatin' before lunch's over (on me) their brisket sandwich to go? (then what?) cubano for lunch? (wait up) this is regularity in the makin', breakfast on me (on me) 7am, but a safe short walk, from that outrigger if it cost a little more, that's fine (that's me) do bring more mula, baby havana, ooh na-na (ayy, ayy) half of my heart is in castro's, ooh na-na (oh, ayy, ayy) take me back (uh huh) to waikiki, na-na-na (oh, no) oh, but my heart is in havana (ayy) my heart is in havana (ayy) castro's, ooh-na-na read more

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Presentation for the food was very good and exciting. The Tres Leches French Toast is highly recommended and very good. The brisket however was very dry and the sandwich lacked a bit of flavor. Lady at the register was very kind and helpful. The place was very busy and outdoor seating only at the time. read more

Castro’s - Coffee 12 Oz and Tres Leches French Toast - Latin American Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Tried the tres leches french toast , cafe con leche and ropa vieja sandwich which were all exceptional. The whipped cream was supposed to be dragonfruit flavored but it was just a regular whipped cream to my disappointment. The fresh fruits were a good add on to the french toast. We spent $50 for all 3 items but it was well worth it. read more

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My family found this cute spot when we were searching for Latine food. The presentation alone is mouth watering.

As the name implies, their dishes are Cuban inspired. We went for breakfast and enjoyed the unique presentation and style. We received quick and friendly service. 1. Tres Leches French Toast - this was , the accompanying fruit and presentation make it a standout. (5/5 ) 2. Croque senorita - this charcuterie board inspired sandwich was delicious. The sauce enhanced the dish and had great flavors. (7/5 ) 3. Avocado toast - unique take on a classic. I am not a huge fan of black beans, but they paired well as a hummus. (4/5 ) 4. Latte - this was delicious, and the coffee was prepared well. We enjoyed visiting this restaurant and would recommend trying. read more

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This review is solely based on takeout, even though this place looks super cute and I'm sure it's MUCH better to dine in. Having said that, the food is really delicious. We've tried a few of their sandwiches (breakfast and lunch) and the tres leches french toast, and everything has been solid. Sure, it comes messy and a bit mushy if you get it to-go, but that's expected if you get takeout anywhere. The portions are generous! The sandwiches have been big enough to share or eat twice, and the french toast was also B-I-G enough for two. The cream and caramel sauce was yummmmyyyy and they did not skimp out on the fruit it comes with. I'd say it's pretty rare that you get that much fresh, ripe fruit with any breakfast/brunch order at other places, so that definitely did not go unnoticed. The sandwiches also came with a small side of pickled vegetables, which were just okay for me. But the quality and quantity of the meat and cheese that came with them made it more than worth it. We cannot wait to try Castro's and actually dine in when we get the chance. Really happy there's a Cuban spot here. read more

I'm soooo glad I found this place while looking at pics for places to eat on IG for our 2-week trip to Hawaii! Our first stop, before picking up our cruise to other islands, was Waikiki! We came here twice before the cruise, and came back a third time the day our cruise came back since we got off the ship about 8am and our flight wasn't until 10pm. Staff was helpful when we asked questions, and they definitely pointed us in the right direction on the first visit when we asked for advice. I mean that food we ordered on the first visit was so amazing we repeated the order on the third trip. The Croque Senorita was amazing, I mean one of THE BEST breakfast sandwiches I've ever had! If you can even call the masterpiece a sandwich. The flavors are unique and all just go together so perfectly! Then my fiancé loved the flavorful Meat Tamal so much that he also got it again on our third visit. We were not as blown away by our two lunch sandwiches on our second visit, but they were fresh and tasty and still good, just not specifically something that we thought we could never find back home. The space is cute and cozy, with most people opting for outdoor tables. The hot sauce with the Tamal was great if you like hot sauce, so definitely try some! The fruit is fresh, you get a good serving and it varies by day which also comes with breakfast. The flies/fruit flies can be a nuisance, but it seems to be that or birds that bother you when dining out anywhere in Hawaii so that's just something you have to expect, and can't hold against the restaurants. Go here, take pics, enjoy, and go again! Our meals were so beautiful that on that last visit the table next to us asked what we were having so they could go back some other day and order it! Ahhh, it was not even two weeks ago and I miss this place already. If only there was a Croque Senorita here in CT! I'd be there, wherever I had to go for it! LOL read more

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Amazing brunch on Oahu ! Calm and classy but order at the counter . Food was truly excellent . read more

Castro’s - The full Cuban breakfast with both fruit and beans . - Latin American Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

The lady taking orders was super rude to me They have a weird system about sitting and and waiting read more

Yo!!! Not gonna lie the food here hit every note. I'm not one to over hype food but this restaurant would get 6 stars if I could give it. read more

The service and meal at Castro's was remarkable! We were treated by H and she was so helpful in our ordering process and so very kind. The other counter woman was gracious enough to offer a recipe for their Green dipping sauce! When We get home to Pittaburgh, I plan on recreating!!! This might have been our favorite meal of the trip to Hawaii!!! read more

Castro’s - Latte - Latin American Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Good service and delicious food. I had the tres leches French toast. The variety of fresh fruit was amazing. I would definitely be back if I could - but I'll be at work during the hours they are open. read more

Castro’s - Tres Leches French Toast and Mango juice - Latin American Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Came here for lunch today and it was absolutely incredible. This was the first place in Waikiki where the food was worth the price. The portions were large and it was delicious! Everything was flavored perfectly. I was so excited that there were vegan options on the menu. The vegan tamale and avocado toast were amazing! read more

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The presentation was beautiful and the taste was delicious. We visited at the recommendation of our Uber driver and were not disappointed! read more

Castro’s - Portugese Breakfast - Latin American Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Amazing service and the best cafe con leche. Highly recommend this place. Made a quick stop for coffee but will definitely be back for their breakfast. It all looks so yummy! read more

Yelp said they closed at 2pm... I went there at 1:20 hoping for Cuban food. But apparently they were closed at 1 pm and seemed a bit annoyed that I was there while they were cleaning up... It's a free country, set your own schedule, but why would you say you serve breakfast & lunch in a tourist hot spot & close by 1 pm??? read more

I have been wanting a good cubano for a long time. Castro's does not disappoint! I surprised my family with a visit here for brunch. They were so happy to eat a delicious cuban sandwich again! Ambience: it's a hole in the wall shop in Waikiki. Do not be fooled, they may be small, but it packs quite a punch! Service: The service was amazing! We had 6 in out party, and they were able to put tables together and get us seated. Food came out quick, the server checked on us consistently. Food: AMAZING!!! You just have to come and try their cubano!! I want to come back and try the salmon platter. If you are vegan/plant based, they have options for you too. Parking: oh my, this is in Waikiko. I wasn't sure where to park. We lucked out with Parking nearby amd just walked. It's the only reason the review is 4 stars. Overall, I think I found my favorite poor cubanos! Just talking about it makes me hungry for a cubano. read more

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One of my favorite food stops in Oahu! We stopped for a quick lunch and split the Cubano sandwich with a side of black beans. It was so good! Our server was so friendly and she really understood the assignment when I asked for more ice, thank you!!! My biggest regret was not being able to come back to the French toast. I hope to come back again someday! read more

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Do yourself a favor and eat here! The food is crazy amazing! Every plate and meal is packing extreme flavor and there is lots of it. The portions are more than generous and the location is right in Waikīkī. This place is the real deal! read more