About Castro’s
Local food with a family feel.
Castro’s Hawaii brings together Latin-inspired flavors, local comfort food, warm hospitality, and the neighborhood energy of Honolulu.
Our Story
Latin soul, island warmth, a place that feels like home.
Chef Luis Castro, Castro's Restaurant is an album of memories. Having developed a love and respect of farm-to-table cooking at a young age while growing up in Bogota, Colombia, Castro's Restaurant is an ode to his journey as chef and a reflection of his roots.
Chef Luis started his career in the kitchen working as a cook in Colombia during high school. After a whirlwind of relocating in pursuit of growth, he found himself working in prestigious positions such as Executive Sous Chef for Morimoto Asia Waikiki and Chef de Cuisine for Michael Mina’s Stripsteak Waikiki. When his love and craving for the latin flavors he grew up eating overpowered his need to learn the next technique, he decided it was time to open a restaurant of his own.
The Castro’s Experience
Flavor with personality.
Fresh food, warm hospitality, and a local spirit that makes every visit feel personal.
Two Kitchens
One name, two ways to enjoy it.
Waikiki
Latin-inspired mornings.
Breakfast, lunch, coffee, sandwiches, and local favorites near the heart of Waikiki.
Palolo
Comfort food evenings.
Local plates, hearty meals, sides, sauces, and warm neighborhood energy in Palolo.
Come Hungry
Find your Castro’s mood.
Start with the menu, choose your location, or reach out for catering and group orders.