All the major cuisines are represented in Hawai'i, though, of course, Asian and Southeast Asian restaurants are the most common. Here, we've selected a representative sample. (More Asian and Southeast Asian restaurants can be found in the chapters on dim sum, noodles, sushi bars, izakaya, takeout and yakiniku.)

COMPADRES BAR & GRILL

Rick Enos' 20-year-old Compadres is the purveyor of reliably good "Western cooking with a Mexican twist." Chef Alfonso Navarro contributes authentic specials from his native Mexico. There are low-fat and low-carb options, too. Specialties: carnitas, fajitas and tortilla-encrusted chicken. Fun bar.

Ward Centre, 1200 Ala Moana Blvd. 591-8307. 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-midnight Friday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sunday. Late night pupu menu until midnight daily. Reservations for large parties only. Valet and self-parking. VS, MC, AX, DC, DS, JCB. Checks accepted. $$.