Being a Cuban from Miami I am always on the search for Cuban coffee and food whenever I visit a new place. Fortunately I found Alba's who saved me while here on Maui as there is no cuban coffee or food anywhere else on the island. Her cuban coffee is just as good if not better than La Carreta in Miami. Also she makes the most delicious cuban sandwich and empanadas. So if your from Miami and you want a taste of home, or if you just love cuban coffee and cuban food check out her stand, it's a MUST try while your here on Maui. read more

Alba's Cuban Coladas - Enjoying some amazing cuban coffee and cuban sandwiches with family and friends - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Pukalani, Hawaii

I went with my girlfriend who's Cuban and from Miami and she says it tasted like home. Great cortaditos and I recommend whatever kind of empanadas she has left. Would love to go back! read more

This coffee truck makes you want to stop & get a coffee pick me up at any time of the day. The owner Christina is such a sweetheart and creates delicious concoctions! I've tried a few of their coffee choices on the menu and I enjoy everyone of it. You'll just have to keep on going back to try each one! read more

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Crazy good coffee, amazing staff and super friendly. Anyone that wants to get authentic, Cuban coffee this is the place for you. Or if you just wanna try it for the first time, this place is perfection. Simply the best read more

My favorite and empanadas and coffee ever, keeps me fueled for my hectic days!! The owner is so nice and sweet, highly recommended!

Great Location. Got the Cortadito strong and creamy & 2 Empanadas local style--Guava!! Ono!!

Seriously the best coffee, the best barista and the most delicious treats. She has something special everyday like bocaditos, pastelitos de guava/queso o carne and empanadas. I'm Cuban and from Miami. I grew up on Cuban coffee and I must say her coffee is better than what you find in the best coffee hole in the walls in Miami. The coffee is sweet and strong and it will add rocket fuel energy to your morning! read more

Great coffee and awesome empanadas. Wish they were open earlier but I just adjust my schedule so I'm there when they are open.

Alba's Cuban Coladas - I can't even write that without drooling over the thought of these delicious coladas. I used to live in Florida where I could get a colada anytime I liked - and I missed them. This is not 'an espresso with sugar', this Colada is 3-6 shots of Cuban-style espresso sweetened with sugar while it's being brewed. It is thicker and more syrupy than a regular espresso (which I NEVER have with sugar). If you are a coffee lover, you have to try this - and luckily for us, Christina, the barista/owner REALLY knows her stuff... her coladas are some of the best I've ever had. The food is awesome! Each day there is ONE option and you'll keep going back to try them all! Her version of Ropa Vieja, served on three mini slider buns and topped with crispy matchstick potatoes is unctuous - sublime - delicious - need I say more. You have to try it. The meat is so tender and full of flavor, a secret recipe from Christina's grandmother "Alba" that ensures every morsel is alive with the spices and tomatoes it has been cooked in. (I'm drooling again). I've also tried the empanadas, another "Alba" hit with me, I am normally not a fan of empanadas as most chefs use fillers, not in this recipe, delicious, moist and an excellent flaky pastry outer. Oh dear... gotta go to Alba's NOW! read more

My wife and I are from Alaska and my wife is initially from Miami. Everywhere we travel, we try and find some Cuban coffee/food to get our fix. We found this place on yelp and gave it a try and we instantly fell in love with it! We will be back in Maui in a year or so and will definitely come back. Thank you for the great coffee, empanadas & pastellitos! Happy wife happy life right?! Sorry I forget pics of da food. We had eat already :D read more

Amazing Amazing Amazing! I've never had Cuban coffee before and have always been curious to see what its all about. The lady who owns/runs this cart is sooo friendly and she helped me pick one that I would love, which I DID! Highly recommended! read more

My favorites are the cortadito and the mango pastelitos. I tried them all the 3 weeks I was there. The meat empanadas are also great. Christina is always friendly. Very nice location with beautiful views and great vibes. Can't wait to go back next year. read more

Check 'em out at the Kahului Harbor Food Court. Cuban Coffee on this rock! WooHoo! Good coffee goings on here and you can check out the harbor view as well. read more

Its great to see someone like Chrisina doing great things in Maui. Her coffee is spot on! Being born in Cuba and raised in Miami the expectations were high for this little place, but the coffee and empanadas won us over. The new "La Carreta" in Maui! read more

Go to Albbas for some Cuban coffee! Christina is friendly and knows how to make delicious Cuban espresso. I haven't tried the food, but I can say this place is a don't miss! read more

While planning my trip to Maui, Hawaii, I was surprised to find a little Cuban stand right on the beach. Being a Cuban/American myself, from Miami, I had to check it out. Let me tell you something; this place rivals the best Cuban bakeries in Miami! The coffee here is to die for (try the cortadito), and the food was a dream. I tried the bocaditos (small sandwich), empanadas, and tortilla (Spanish omelette) and they were all amazing! If you're in Maui, follow her on Instagram to see when she will be serving. It's totally worth the visit, and if you're going to Hana, she's on the way! read more

Cuban coffee in Maui, what can possibly be better? Christina is awesome and she is offering a great Cuban flare in Maui. Traveling from Miami, this little spot was a great find. She is extremely enthusiastic about her graft ( Cuban coffee and food), what makes it even better is her family history, and that her recipes are her grandmothers Albas recipes. read more

Every once in a very long while you come across a drink that tastes so good that you have to look at twice and ask who the heck made this drink and then you come to the realization that God himself sent this amazing woman to brew this cup of coffee that is literally heaven on Earth in the form of coffee. You may be reading this and in your head you're like "okay, this guy is over exaggerating" but here's the thing I WISH I WAS because now I'm gonna be flying back to Maui everyday just to have this cup of coffee. CHEEEEEHUUUUUUU!!!! read more

Alba's Cuban Coladas - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Pukalani, Hawaii

Delicious empanadas and coffee. The owner was very hospitable and ensured a great experience!

This was our first stop after leaving the airport. The cortaditos were authentic and delicious! We also enjoyed the Bocaditos and Picadillo. Spot on Cuban coffee and food. Not to be missed! read more

This is some of the best coffee i've ever had. I don't normally write reviews here, but I just had to for this one. Worth it. If I had a time machine I'd go back in time to experience Alba's Cuban Coladas all over again. Have you ever had an espresso and felt like it gave you life? Well let me tell you this espresso not only gave me life but made me feel like I was bulletproof for a healthy amount of time. I must say this coffee has made my entire day, possibly even my entire week. If you are in maui and here on yelp looking for a place to get some coffee, look no further. Take my word for it, your only regret will be that you aren't rich enough to buy a lifetime supply. read more

I grew up in SoFlorida, so I have a soft spot for Cuban coffee and food. The food was sold out for the day, but we we're able to score some excellent coffee. I'd highly recommend a stop over if you're nearby. read more

So sad... I was so looking forward to getting coffee here as I've been wanting to try this place for 2 years. We are on Maui for the week and they weren't open today!! Not sure if they are closed, or what happened, but I'm hoping we can time it right while we are still on island. read more

Everyone raves about this phenomenal coffee. The owner is kind, ambitious smart and always smiling. This food truck is amazing fresh delicious sandwiches read more

super nice girl who owns / runs this stand. very enthusiastic about Cuban culture and food. the Cuban roasted coffee is extremely smooth and naturally sweet. I highly recommend stopping by and trying it. It's even cheaper than last choice Starbucks latte! read more

Best coffee on Maui and Christina is the sweetest! You'll love her bright energy and smile. She makes each cup of coffee with the live she has for her grandma and you can taste it!! A Maui MUST!! read more

One of the best Cubano sandwiches I've had, not only on Maui but anywhere! Delicious flavor, authentic. Felt like it was direct from Miami. Keep them coming! read more

This place is awesome! I have never tried Cuban food until I went to Albas... holy mackerel is amazing! I tried the empanadas, ropa vieja and The meatballs , absolutely delicious, ONO!!!!!! So tasteful and full of flavor.. the owner is super nice too!!! Love it!!! I'm a fan!!! read more

Christina is a breath of fresh air! Treated our family like her own, coffee was delicious and conversation was just as good. She told us great travel tips and they turned into memories. read more

First time I tried, I had the cortadito and empanadas and they were very delicious. Second time I tried, I had the cortadito again and the ropa vieja. It was so delicious. This will be my weekly stop. read more

Cortadito and pastelitos are amazing!! Cristina was warm and friendly. Brought ma back to the first taste of Cuba in Miami Beach.

When I traveled to Maui I looked up coffee shops to visit and it brought me to Alba's Cuban Coladas. Of all the places I stopped in my coffee tour, Alba's was the best. Not only was the service great, but the coffee and pastries were out of this world. read more

Came across this stand at Maui Swap Meet. Interesting taste from everyday coffee and it tasted great! The owner was super nice and sweet!

Awesome coffee...awesome food...you do not want to miss this one! As my son says....this girl Christina is a freaking genius and she can cook some unbelievable food. I find I'm driving down from upcountry more....thx Christina read more