I've hit up a bunch of the big-name "best in the country" tiki bars over the years. Places on both coasts and a few under-the-radar ones. Honestly, 4 Kahunas Tiki Lounge right here in Arlington is right up there with the very best of them. The place just feels like an instant getaway. It's tucked back off the main drag but the second you walk in you're on some tropical island, no plane ticket required. The cocktails are legit. Super well-made, great balance, real tiki depth, none of that fake sweet garbage you sometimes get. Every drink we've had has been spot-on. Maggie working the bar is the real MVP though. She's quick, knows her stuff inside out, super friendly, and somehow makes the whole night feel personal. Whatever we ordered, she crushed it and kept the good vibes going. She's a huge reason we keep coming back. Only thing that would make it even better? A water feature. A little fountain, a trickling stream down some rocks, or even a small waterfall wall in the back would dial the ambiance up to 11 and really sell that full island escape feel. If you're anywhere in the DFW area and you're into tiki or just killer cocktails, you gotta check out 4 Kahunas. Small spot, super cozy, and easily one of the best tiki experiences in Texas. Already counting down to the next visit. read more

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Great place to get a drink or two! Fun atmosphere where the essence of tiki is fully embraced! The staff is wonderful - festive, attentive, and dedicated to the art of tiki drinks. And all of the drinks have spectacular presentations and a lot of rum! read more

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Cute and convenient location. The drinks were pretty on the outside, but not well-mixed. Customer service was just ok. I don't have to return. If you're in the area, maybe give it a try. But don't go out of your way to do so. read more

We had so much fun here on a Saturday night we had to come back twice!! We enjoyed the laid back atmosphere and the WIDE array of drink options. I love how they can make you a mocktail based on what you like and you get a little surprise with what they make of it. The staff were so kind and chill and the chocolate lab was a sweet and calm addition to the bar. It's cozy and intimate in here but plenty of free parking in the lot. The price for the quality is heard to beat, I will have to come back!! read more

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The place looks nice. Love the atmosphere and cozy feel. But the place smelled like dog. They need some air ventilation in this place.

Wow! I wish I had found this place a long time ago! Although, while I am in Dallas a lot, I rarely make it to Arlington, but having found this gem, I will definitely be making the trek here again! This place is literally a hidden gem, had a friend not told me about it, I would've never come here. It is small but mighty! We came in on a sunny afternoon and it took a few minutes for my eyes to adjust- but once they did, I fell in love! Small, a few tables and a small bar, I pulled up a stool and sat at the bar- and took in the cool Tiki ambiance! After consulting the bartender on the drinks, I settled for a Golden Monkey to start with and it was perfect. My second drink was a Painkiller, and boy, did it work! My friends and I had a great time, and I found out through conversations with the bartenders that Vinnie Paul used to come here frequently- and that made this place even cooler... read more

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Went for happy hour on a Wednesday! I sat at the bar and was greeted by a lovely bartender named Chris. Ordered the painkiller and honestly, this was one of the best cocktails I've had in a LONG time. I frequent tiki bars wherever I travel (love rum!) and was not expecting Arlington to have a place like this -- I was PLEASANTLY surprised. Everything is made in house daily so the ingredients are fresh. Every cocktail is served in a very nice cup too. During happy hour, there are 4-5 drinks are $10 apiece. If I'm ever in the area again, I'll be back! I'll definitely recommend it to anyone going to the area too. Decor/Ambiance was outstanding. This is a hidden gem! read more

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What a gem in Arlington! We were looking for a fun spot to hang at before our trip to Mexico, and 4 Kahunas was definitely JUST the right place!! I really am so glad that Arlington has some great spots like this now, as I always felt it was a part of DFW that had way more potential. 4 Kahunas has a wonderful ambiance that I honestly prefer over many of the very hyped up tiki bars back in Los Angeles. The service inside is chill, relaxed, and personable. You don't feel rushed, but they also get out your drinks without delay. I was also impressed by just how STRONG yet also fruity and flavorful many of the drinks were!! Just two drinks each had both of us VERY pleased and chatty for the whole night, while at a lot of other places, it would've taken at least twice as many to feel as....vibey! ;) For some spectacle, I definitely recommend either The Tiki Torch or Jet Pilot, both of which they light on fire!! And quite the flames they were! I also loved the Zombie cocktail - just consider yourself warned that it is indeed VERY strong! Needless to say I loved 4 Kahunas. It's a definite must (in my book) for a night out in Arlington! read more

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I love love love Tiki bars. This place was no exception. First know, they don't have food, but there is a taco place right next door. The bar tender was knowledgeable and friendly. The drinks were on point. There were plenty of places to sit that were cozy. This would be a great place to bring a couple friends and enjoy some fun cocktails. We had a great time. read more

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What a cute fun spot for cocktails: you can't go wrong with tasty strong drinks with umbrellas. It's small inside and barely any seating outside. read more

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Everything was great, the drinks were yummy and the ambience had a really cool beachy vibe. The place felt fun and relaxed, perfect for hanging out. Also the bartenders were so cool and down to earth. Only downside is it can be hard to find seating on weekends, but overall definitely worth checking out. read more

4 Kahunas Tiki Lounge - Tiki Bars Near Me - Arlington, Texas

A gem! My friends and I were in town to attend a graduation and we're glad we stumbled upon this tiki bar. It was very beautifully decorated and the staff was very friendly. We got a couple of drinks but my favorite was the seasonal Minty Claus. It had just the right amount of holiday spirit and it wasn't overly sweet. A perfect drink if you ask me! There's parking right out front. Would return! read more

4 Kahunas Tiki Lounge - Minty Claus! (Comes with a peppermint stick) - Tiki Bars Near Me - Arlington, Texas

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Well we love Tiki bars. From Dallas only visit this one once a year during Dallas Tiki Week. No food strong Tiki Drinks. read more

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4 Kahunas passes the test. Vibey little Lounge with friendly pooch and bartenders. Drinks were good. If you want tiki your itch will be scratched at 4 Kahunas. read more

Chris was awesome. Drinks were unique and super delicious. We were greeted by a sweet dog named Grizzly Bear. It's dog friendly. Drinks and tiki what more could you want. We will definitely go back. It's an awesome tiki bar read more

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what a gem of a place in Arlington. From the decor, drink selection (they have the coolest props for each drink), SERVICE (bartender was literally the nicest person I've met at a bar), chill vibes, etc. Check this place out if you love cocktails! read more

I had the Zombie and Tidepool which were delicious. I would recommend these if you prefer fruiter drinks where you can't taste the alcohol as much. The service was great and our drinks were ready shortly after ordering them. The aesthetics of the place live up to its name and was super nice. They also have a dog that roams around so feel free to give him some pets while you are there. They also have varying table sizes and sections to accommodate varying party sizes. read more

4 Kahunas Tiki Lounge - Tidepool (right) - Tiki Bars Near Me - Arlington, Texas

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Kris, Grizz, Maggie, and Logan are the best! We've been coming here since they first opened and always enjoy the drinks and vibes. The staff take great care in serving and seating everyone, and we couldn't appreciate it more! Our dogs love it too. read more

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This places makes really delicious drinks. It is a place I would frequent often. However, I was disappointed with service. They have a new system where you have to wait to be seated and if you're at a table, the bartenders come around to take your order. We were here for 2 hours. And no one ever came to our table but they would go to others. We had one drink because we went to order it at the bar. As good as the drinks were, it didn't feel great being ignored. As we were paying our tab, another table went up to complain about the service. read more

Love this place so much. Always great service and cool vibes. And drinks are delicious.

Cute little bar with lots of tiki decorations. I was kind of disappointed in their drink options, though because most of their drinks are somewhat sweet and all with rum I think. Even if drinks are not considered sweet, they do have honey in them. It'd be nice to have more flexible options and what you could order how you could have drinks made. I usually bring my own no calorie sweetener. Note from manager says ; the jet pilot, which is lime juice, grapefruit juice, a touch of cinnamon and falernum with absinthe read more

Every year I make a pilgrimage to Dallas for a horror convention with friends. Since my last visit my friends have gotten into Tiki drinks. Let me tell you, visiting 4 Kahunas was like sitting in an early 60s ultra cool movie. The place is smallish and located near AT&T Stadium. The ambiance is all out Tiki. There were a couple of low key dogs roaming around in the place, adding a positive laid back vibe. Enough about the room, the drinks were the highlight. They have an extensive menu and they all looked enticing. The prices were reasonable. Anywhere from $9 to $14 depending on what you order. The drinks were very tasty and deceptively strong. I understand the allure of Tiki now. However, I am very grateful we took an Uber. These packed a punch. Bottom line worth the visit and worth the experience! read more

4 Kahunas Tiki Lounge - Cobra Fang - definitely has a bite - Tiki Bars Near Me - Arlington, Texas

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What happened? This used to be spectacular. Service went to crap. Drinks are now low quality junk. Ambiance is still wonderful. read more

4 Kahunas is a cute Tiki lounge. We enjoy the drinks and decor. It's worth checking out!

We love coming here. Our favorite workers are the fur babies Rambo is strict on the ID & Bear is always walking around making sure everyone is good. We love a good Sharknado. Everyone is such good vibes. read more

Drinks are fun and the ambiance is comfortable but this place has some of the worst customer service I have ever experienced. It has been multiple occasions where the staff was rude, dismissive, and unwelcoming. I would definitely not recommend. read more

I LOVED this spot! I was in town visiting from Florida and my friend (who is a local) stopped in. 4 Kahunas is located in a cute little area of town with a bunch of other restaurants and drinking establishments, very walkable. It's decorated like your typical tiki spot with an added dive bar twist. Their menu is listed online, I never saw a paper menu but that was fine! I was shocked by the prices, in FL a typical tiki bar will easily run you $18-22 so I was very happy to see more reasonable prices at 4 Kahunas. Both bartenders were super friendly, helping us make decisions about cocktails. I got a cocktail (I can't remember the name) and it had the most elaborate garnish I've ever seen on a drink (aside from a bloody mary) It was a pirate ship! I loved it! We also saw another drink that had a dolphin made out of a banana as a garnish. Anyway, my first drink was delicious and very strong, like hella strong! My friend said her drink was strong too! The vibe inside was very relaxed so we enjoyed just hanging out and catching up somewhere where we could actually hear each other. My second drink was a seasonal drink with ube, it was good but not as good as my first. Overall, we got 5 drinks and our total was like $65 after tip which is amazing in my opinion. It was a great time with great drinks and company! read more

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Drinks = on point Staff = amazing This is the best place to go get a fun experience in the metroplex as far as im concerned. If you havent been must go. read more

This is a bar. And by bar, I mean drinks and not food. You will like it if: * you like tropical drinks and the tiki scene * you like small places that won't get overrun with people * you like bar dogs. There's a great one here. This is definitely a fun place to go and hang out! read more

4 Kahunas Tiki Lounge - Rum Old Fashioned - Tiki Bars Near Me - Arlington, Texas

We LOVE a tiki bar and have no idea why more cities don't have them. This one is super fun! Everyone was enjoying a drink that is finished with flames. Love the constant Gilligan's Island on the bar tv. The "Missionary's Downfall" and Mai Tai were delish! Bar tenders were friendly, enthusiastic, and efficient - they look like they are having fun!! read more

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Almost 6 years later and the rating holds true. The cocktails here never disappoint. The flavors range from citrusy to sweet, to boozy, to bittersweet. Something for everyone. It can not be stressed enough that patience is the key here. This is not a vodka soda. There are many ingredients involved, and many drinks have cool and decorative designs (see photos). These are well crafted by fantastic bartenders. If you want a quick drink, this probably isn't the right place. This spot is all about amazing drinks in an amazing environment. A little oasis. read more

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I love tiki bars! I try to visit as many as I can! This one had the usual tropical decor, boozy cocktails in fun glasses, Godzilla playing on the tv...but what made this tiki bar better than the others, was our bartender, Logan. He obviously loves making cocktails not just drinks but experiences (as seen in my videos). read more

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A lovely cute, little quant spot! Probably only fits like 50 people, intimate, and great drinks! Great spot to stop at for post meal drinks or just a break from shopping. The customer service was great, the drinks were great, and I love dim lighting! The only reason it is not a 5 star is because I feel like some good music would've been the cherry on top for me. When we went there wasn't music playing and it just took away from the ambiance. That's more just preference but I'd definitely go back if I'm in the area. Gotta go now, bye bye then! read more

4 Kahunas Tiki Lounge - Cute Cups! - Tiki Bars Near Me - Arlington, Texas

My fiancée and I had so much fun at this local Tiki bar in Arlington. We loved how they organized the menu by the cocktail preferences people might have, and overall vibe and ambiance of the bar speaks for itself. The bartenders made incredible drinks and had great recommendations, including libations they had created and added to the menu. We wandered here after enjoying pizza in downtown Arlington and were so pleased we found it read more

Great Texas Tiki bar. Awesome drinks and good vibes. Dole Whip on tap is tasty. Decor and music is on point.

Let me take you back to 2018. I was but a new graduate, celebrating my graduation in Myrtle Beach, SC. I sidled up to the bar. It was an island themed bar, but no tiki bar. I showed the bartender my ID. "Whoa!!!! You are in Arlington? Tell me you've been to 4 Kahunas? It's like one of 5 bars in the US outside Hawaii that is like a 'real' tiki bar." At that time, I had. In fact, I very coincidentally went during the first week they were open. At that time, the bartenders were new, but the drinks were strong. Now, let me take you back to 2019. I was getting off of work on a Thursday and wanted a treat. I stopped into 4 Kahunas. I grabbed my usual (the painkiller) and a man came in with a Jason and Freddy tiki cup. The bartender talked with them at length about the cups, and you could tell the bartender knew his stuff. Since then I have learned there is a whole collector culture. Let me not forget - many nights, the owner will come out and play the big drum with traditional songs. Very cool. This has become the "go to" stop when bringing folks from out of town. With a group of 4 you can order a bowl (SUPER strong) and it comes with a show. As a single patron, I suggest the painkiller. This is just such a unique spot, a true gem. If you are in Arlington, do yourself a favor and check it out. read more

Cool vibe, and THEY LITE THINGS ON FIRE HERE!!! Good service and good drinks. Great little hang out after dinner. read more

What a cool place! Ambience is wonderful! Did I just get transported to Honolulu?!?! Drinks are great, with the special extra touches. Romantic, cozy little place!! read more

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This is a low key place and it's definitely different. I loved the ambience. The drink's definitely made me feel like I was on a vacation. MUST TRY!! read more

4 Kahunas Tiki Lounge - Tiki Bars Near Me - Arlington, Texas

My friend and I visited one night and the drinks were fun and interesting. The service was really nice, and they other customers and the bartender were nice to talk too! The ambiance is welladw, I love the decorations, including the garnishes for the drinks. Plus they have a doggie there. read more

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