bold latin flavor
in the heart of waialua

A bunch of bananas

MOLINO IS A TROPICAL CROSSROADS WHERE OUR FAMILY RECIPES AND LATIN HERITAGE ARE SHARED IN A HISTORICAL LANDMARK BRINGING COMMUNITY AND FLAVORS TO LIFE AT MOLINO - THE MILL.

Our kitchen celebrates the bold flavors and communal spirit of Latin America with ocean-fresh ingredients, spices, and vibrant energy. Handcrafted dishes inspired by family recipes resulting in food that feels both excitingly new and deeply familiar-meant to be shared, savored and remembered. 

Hand holding a takeout container with fried fish, vegetables, and plantains, outdoors with palm leaves in the background.
Nighttime view of a food stand with a neon sign that spells 'MOLINO' in colorful lights, and a smaller sign below reading 'SURF SALOON'. The stand has two people working inside, with various kitchen equipment and supplies visible.
A bowl of seafood ceviche with lime wedge and two tortilla chips.

a flame. a recipe.
a way of life.

Nighttime outdoor gathering with hanging lantern lights, tropical plants, and a group of people socializing at a decorated venue or patio.

Molino sits on the Waialua Sugar Mill grounds, surrounded by local businesses, creating a place for the community to gather over exciting flavors and beautiful surroundings.

COME EXPERIENCE


Illustration of a banana tree with green fronds and a brown trunk against a black background.

authentic
latin food

Warm, soulful dishes inspired by Latin heritage, blending flavors from across Latin America and crafted with fresh, local ingredients.

Illustration of a brown bottle with a cork and a pink label.

handcrafted
local rum

Molino is the exclusive kitchen for Haleiwa Distillery CO, home to locally handcrafted rum and whiskey. Enjoy our food paired with their distillery-made drinks.

Illustration of a traditional thatched hut with two palm trees in the background.

waialua
sugar mill

On the historic Waialua Sugar Mill grounds, Molino brings the community together alongside local makers and businesses.


Molino Taco Stand

People preparing food at an outdoor night market or food stall, with string lights overhead, a man wearing a large straw hat, and others in casual attire.

Join us Wednesday - Saturday 6PM - 9PM on our patio for freshly prepared tacos and burritos, made by hand and full of bold Latin flavor, in the heart of the Waialua Sugar Mill.

Street Tacos

Served with garnish on a corn tortilla.

Steak
Chicken
Pork

Beef
Pastor
Chile Verde

Digital illustration of a taco with beef, lettuce, and black beans.

Burritos

Burritos include cilantro, onion, red beans, cheese & salsa. 

Steak
Chicken
Pork

Beef
Pastor
Chile Verde

a space to slow down, savor, & connect.