Best Mexican & Tex-Mex Restaurant in Side

The best Mexican and Tex-Mex food in Side is at Hawaii Restaurant in the old town, where sizzling fajitas, loaded burritos, quesadillas, chicken nachos and Buffalo wings are grilled fresh over wood-fire and charcoal — ideal for sharing, and easy to pair with cocktails.

Craving big, bold Tex-Mex flavours on your Side holiday? Hawaii Restaurant & Karaoke Bar has been serving Side old town since 2000, and our Mexican-inspired dishes have quietly become one of the reasons regulars keep coming back. This is the full "best Mexican in Side" line-up — sizzling, sharing-friendly and built around a proper wood-fire and charcoal grill.

Why Hawaii is a top pick for Mexican food in Side

Tex-Mex is all about the grill, and that is exactly where we shine. Everything comes off a real wood-fire and charcoal setup in the heart of the old town, a short stroll from the harbour. You get the smoke, the sizzle and the char that a good fajita or steak needs — not something reheated in a kitchen out back. Add a relaxed, family-friendly setting, karaoke later in the evening and live sport on the screens (football, Premier League, Champions League, Formula 1 and hockey), and it is an easy choice for a fun group night out.

Prefer the full picture first? Our Mexican food in Side guide walks through the whole category, while this page is the shortlist of what to actually order.

The sizzling stars: fajitas

If you order one thing, make it fajitas — they arrive still crackling on a hot skillet, and half the fun is building your own at the table. Choose Chicken Fajita, Meat Fajita or the crowd-pleasing Mixed Fajita when you cannot decide. They are generous, hands-on and perfect for sharing, which is why fajita nights are so popular here. If you want the full story, see our dedicated fajita night in Side write-up.

Burritos, quesadillas and nachos to share

Beyond fajitas, our Tex-Mex range covers all the classics. Wrapped and hearty, our burritos come as Vegetarian Burrito, Chicken Burrito or Mince meat Burrito. For something folded, grilled and gooey, the Vegetarian Quesadilla, Chicken Quesadilla and Mince meat Quesadilla are made for passing around the table — more on those in our chicken quesadilla in Side guide.

To start, nothing beats a big plate of Chicken Nachos in the middle of the table while everyone catches up — read why they are such a favourite in our chicken nachos in Side feature. And if you like a bit of heat and something to nibble with a cold drink, our Buffalo Chicken Wings are a must.

More Mexican mains worth trying

Want to go beyond the wraps and skillets? The Mexican Chicken and Jalfrezi Curry Chicken bring spice-forward flavour, while the Mexican steak is the pick for anyone chasing a proper grilled centrepiece with a Tex-Mex twist. See the full selection and portions on the menu.

Cocktail pairings and Happy Hour

Great Tex-Mex deserves a great drink alongside it. With more than 30 cocktails on the list, there is plenty to pair with a sizzling fajita or a plate of wings — and Happy Hour runs daily from 19:00 to 20:00, so the timing works perfectly with an early dinner. For inspiration on what to sip, have a look at our best cocktail bar in Side guide before you order.

Halal meat, family-friendly, open late

All our meat and chicken are halal (halal slaughter), so families can order the fajitas, burritos and grilled mains with confidence. Pork is only prepared on request in a separate area with dedicated equipment. Do note that Hawaii is also a bar, so alcohol is served — the setting is family-friendly, with drinks available for those who want them.

We are open every day from 10:00 to 02:00, so whether it is a late lunch or a long, lively dinner, the grill is on. We serve guests across Side, Kumköy, Evrenseki, Çolaklı, Sorgun, Titreyengöl, Gündoğdu, Ilıca and Manavgat, with free hotel pickup from selected hotels plus an affordable two-way transfer.

Book your table

Ready for the best Mexican and Tex-Mex night in Side? Reserve a table online, message us on WhatsApp at +90 533 930 12 83, or browse the full menu to plan your order. Bring the group, grab a skillet of mixed fajitas and a round of cocktails, and settle in.