Located in a quant pull off on the road to Hana, this lovely collection of roadside huts offers scenic overlooks as well as friendly vibes -- the "Shaka" mentality indeed! As if the smells of their smokers hard at work wasn't enough, the service was fun, fast and ready to enjoy on the go. Best of all, their tater tots are one of a kind indoctrinating smoky barbecue essence while remaining true to the "crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside" we all crave so dearly. The men's bathroom was locked which obviously created frustration, but the pulled pork was out of this world. 5/5!! read more

I wish there's 6 stars that I can give. Their food was beyond our expectations. The bbq melts in your mouth! Amazingly outstanding. I wish I can go back to Maui so I can visit this food truck again. If you are in Maui you have to try this food truck!! Super friendly owner and clean! read more

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Yesssssss!!! I don't even like bbq - but wow - this is magic. 5 stars! Absolutely lovely!

What a wonderful place to stop and have lunch after jumping into waterfalls at Twin Falls the barbecue is amazing and the cold drinks are refreshing. We had the combo plates with pork belly, ribs and huli huli chicken. We also snagged a 1/2 lb of brisket and pork belly. It is the most tender brisket we have had and pork belly melts in your mouth. I definite must stop on the road to Hana! read more

We literally drove right past this food truck. But we were hungry, happened to see their sign, so promptly found a place to turn around to come back for some good Hawaiian BBQ... I'd say this place is decent. Hailing from the BBQ capital of the world (MEMPHIS- ya betta ask somebody), we expected more Hawaiian flavors and less traditional BBQ. But it was still pretty good. Definitely worth turning around for if you also pass them by... read more

So glad get back to Maui, and to find this off-the-road piece of heaven! The Huli Huli chicken is everything I remember from our last visit--lightly smoky, and so, so juicy. It was as I've described it to so many in the past 1 1/2 years: transcendent. So ono! Although I enjoyed the tender moist brisket previously, I went with the co-owner's recommendation for my 2nd meat--the bbq wings and drumsticks with chili-garlic sauce. I got a nice jolt from the spices without blunting the tender meat flavor. Love the wasabi potato Mac salad, the coconut rice and the fresh corn bread with guava butter that come with the combination plate. This roadside food truck is only 20 minutes east from the airport, in Haiku on the road to Hana. NOTE: they are open 11-4, Wednesday through Saturday. This is a great place to tank up for the long drive to Hana. read more

Aloha 'Aina BBQ and Catering - Huli Huli chicken, Chili-garlic wing and drumstick, coconut rice (under the chicken), wasabi potato mac salad, and cornbread. - Barbeque Near Me - Haiku, Hawaii

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Wow! The garlic chili wings were out of this world! Stumbled upon this place on our drive back from the road to Hana the sauce on the wings were excellent, and they were smoked and then flash fried. Accompanying salad was a perfect balance! The little area, where the truck was parked was very cute with plenty of picnic benches to eat on. read more

Outstanding food, fantastic recipes served in a rustic atmosphere after a day in Hana. The commercial smoker churns out a substantial chicken, kalua pork and smokey chicky...really a great meal. The BBQ platter at the top of the menu will fill up even the big-hungry man. The counter gal is engaging and will discuss how they smoke/it's a 2-person operation. The side dishes are all locally sourced and prepared on site, absolutely delicious. Get here, get to Hana, and enjoy the best BBQ on Maui bar none! They have picnic bench seating in semi-private stalls for those concerned about weather or Covid. read more

Aloha 'Aina BBQ and Catering - Menu Sept 2023 - Barbeque Near Me - Haiku, Hawaii

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Based on all the 5 star reviews, I had high expectations of this place. I'm sorry to report that this was a major let down. First, this food truck was difficult to find! The address on Yelp didn't match their actual location, so I had to ask someone if they knew where they were located. They're actually on the side of the road off of Hana Hwy in Maui, with 4-5 other food trucks that are congregated in one area. I had seen photos of their Aloha Ain'a BBQ plate that was presented in a long oblong-shaped dish. That is not what I received. Mine came in a styrofoam plate lunch box. They have benches where you can sit and eat, but beware - flies will come out of nowhere, attacking you and your food! I ordered the Aloha Ain'a BBQ plate with two meats for $17, which is a bit pricey for what I got. I chose the Kiawe Pork Belly and the Housemade Venison Sausage. The pork belly is not your traditional kind. This one is sliced thin and looked more like ham as opposed to crispy thick pork belly pieces. The sausage had a weird texture, however it did have some flavor. I only got 4 pieces though. The plate came with cilantro-coconut sticky rice, pohole fern salad, and griddled corn bread with guava butter. The corn bread was probably the best part of the meal. Unfortunately I wouldn't return or recommend this place. There are far better food trucks on the island. read more

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Aloha Aina BBQ is located off of Hana Highway just after Maliko Gulch. I've passed by this random food trailer a handful of times and curiosity finally got me a few months ago. It's in a bit of a random spot at the Maliko Farms Market, but there's a parking lot and a really nice eating area with a handful of picnic tables. Another food trailer and a coffee/kombucha spot have since joined the market as well. I have been here a few times now and I must say, each time, I've found something new to enjoy! The first time, I ordered the three meat plate as my other half and I wanted to try a little bit of everything. They were out of the kiawe pork belly that day, so we opted for the huli huli chicken, 12 hour beef brisket, and kalua pork (carolina style). The kalua pork was the winner for me as it had so much flavor and just the right tang. It's definitely become my favorite item on their menu! The beef brisket and the chicken didn't have as much flavor, but were very moist and tender. Dipped them in a bit of the sauce from the kalua pork and recommend you do the same. Yum! The plate also came with griddled corn bread and Hana pohole fern salad. This was possibly my first time tasting pohole fern, ever? Slowly adding more greens to my diet and I liked their take on it. It's a winner! I've also tried the grass-fed Maui Beef burger which comes with sauteed Maui onion, mushrooms, crispy smoked pork belly, cheddar cheese, and tangy house-made steak sauce. They were once again out of what we originally planned to order, but this was an incredible substitute! The burger was packed with flavor and has to be one of the best burgers I've had in a long time. So so delicious! It also came with the tater tots and oh my these tots were BOMB! How they've managed to elevate the humble tator tot is beyond me. It's crispy, flavorful, and had a bit of a kick to it. Definitely ordering the burger again. The plates are a bit pricey, but given the size of the servings, you get your money's worth. Each time we've visited which was usually late in the afternoon, they were out of certain items that we wanted for one reason or another, but I think we've tried enough of the menu to have alternatives. Overall, I highly recommend a stop here, especially if you're in the mood for some BBQ and one of the best burgers around! read more

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The trip to Hana is a long one, and Aisha Aina BBQ is an excellent stop along the way. We ordered the Maui grass-fed burgers and Carolina Creeper BBQ sandwiches. Both were some of our favorite meals on our trip. He said he had just had his busiest day ever. Utterly believable as it was a wonderful experience. We ate here twice on our family trip and would eat here again on future trips. read more

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Had a delicious plate lunch with my family! no wait and plenty of seating for all 6 of us. I got the baby back ribs and 12 h braised brisket. Highly recommend read more

We went here for a late lunch around 2p and they were all sold out of hamburgers. I went with the two meat plate and got a special of the day-ginger teriyaki chicken and huli huli chicken. For sides you get a piece of corn bread and choice of fern salad or slaw. The teriyaki chicken was amazing. If they have this on the menu I highly recommend it. The glaze is caramelized on the chicken pieces (bone in) and is super flavorful and juicy. It was my favorite out of the meat choices. I'm not a huge fan of white meat and the huli Huli chicken was big pieces of breast meat. The spices didn't really penetrate through the meat although it was very juicy and tender. The corn bread was very fluffy and tasty. The fern salad was interesting. I was hoping to see the heads of the ferns but I got stalk pieces that were like crunchy asparagus. The salad also had tomato and cucumber in a fresh vinaigrette. Overall a really solid lunch place. I recommend going early so they have your choices available. read more

Aloha 'Aina BBQ and Catering - Chicken teriyaki, Huli Huli chicken, corn bread, fern salad - Barbeque Near Me - Haiku, Hawaii

How do you spell delicious with 9 letters? Hint: it doesn't start with a D. It starts with a 3-meat bbq platter at Aloha 'Aina. Savor each letter of that name cause you're gonna forget how to spell after the first bite. Most generous portions I've seen for the price, and it's absolutely delicious (brisket is a bit inconsistent). I recommend the kalua pork. Who would've thought Maui would have amazing bbq? Noah's ark docks here By the breeze and near the beach Beef, pork, chicken meet read more

Aloha 'Aina BBQ and Catering - Brisket - Barbeque Near Me - Haiku, Hawaii

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We shared a plate of Huli Huli chicken and deer sausage, which comes with perfectly cooked sticky rice, cornbread and a side salad - we chose the palm salad. The chicken was well flavored and melt in your mouth moist. The sausage had an excellent flavor and not at all gamey. This was our first time trying palm salad, the pencil sized palm pieces have the appearance of a green bean and a slight crispness and were excellent paired with the tomato and cucumber. The location of this food truck, alongside two other trucks was great for comparing menus and there are several tables that are housed within 3 sided wind shade structures so even on a cold windy day, it is very pleasant to sit outside with your food. read more

Aloha Alina BBQ is local Hawaiian bbq on the road to Hana! I ordered the BBQ plate and got the huli huli chicken, Kiawe pork belly, and the banana bread with guava butter. The food was absolutely fantastic! You got plenty of food and get to enjoy some Hawaiian delicacies. If you are on the road to Hana definitely check this spot out. They offer plenty of seating to enjoy your meal. read more

Aloha 'Aina BBQ and Catering - Huli huli chicken, pork belly, banana bread with guava butter - Barbeque Near Me - Haiku, Hawaii

Best BBQ I have ever ate! We live in Washington State and are now suffering from withdrawals because we can't have it. Would love to see a cookbook created for your far away fans! read more

Chef Chewy and Aloha 'Āina BBQ catered our wedding celebration, and it was AMAZING! Our guests loved the food, and so did we. We did a buffet of the Aloha Party Package (plus pohole fern salad), and the Hawai'i-style paniolo BBQ was the perfect casual-meets-chic vibe for our Upcountry wedding. Working with Chef Chewy made the whole catering process easy (once we found him!) and it was great food that worked with our budget. We highly recommend Aloha Aina BBQ for catering, whatever the event or occasion might be! We're still craving his BBQ and now can't wait to grab lunch at the food truck in Haiku!!! read more

Aloha 'Aina BBQ and Catering - Food looked and tasted great! We used our own compostable banana plates :) - Barbeque Near Me - Haiku, Hawaii

So glad we happened to stop here. The bbq was phenomenal. I think the brisket was our favorite, but the chicken and pulled pork were also delicious. Definitely want to eat here again! read more

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What a treat! Excellent brisket, pork belly, baby backs, huli-huli chicken and a fabulous burger, all served up in a shockingly beautiful upcountry setting. The slaw, fern salad, corn bread and tots are all first rate as well. The staff of friendly and focused on serving up excellent Q and they are successful. Give AAB a try. read more

Have gone by Plenty of times, a friend and I stopped for Lunch...Wow !! the Food was Excellent !! the Huli Huli Chicken...Amazing..not big on Cole slaw, but loved their slaw...Customer service was Great too.. Mahalo's ! will be back read more

hands-down: Best BBQ on Maui the meats are tops and the chef's sauces are epic. NEVER tired of this place read more

Been here for a week craving the food after seeing all the positive reviews. The ribs, chicken and pork belly with the sides were legit good! Delish! Cool outside ambiance with proper outdoor seating, facilities to do your business and properly wash up onsite. I recommend and look forward in returning for another solid meal! read more

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Amazing food. Enough said. Try the brisket, sides. These guys know what they are doing!

Amazing stop on our way back from Hana! Had the 2 meat plate with Huli Huli chicken and the Smoked brisket and both were soooo delicious Chicken was super moist and perfectly cooked, and the brisket was tender, smokey and juicy. Nice pairings with the Wasabi mac salad for a kick and white rice to round everything out. I would love to come back and I highly highly recommend! Mahalo to the staff for this fabulous food and experience! read more

All I can say is, WOW. The platter for 2 for just $20 was actually worth it. What was on it was some Hawaiian mixed veggie salad, pork belly, chicken, rice and banana as dessert. Everything that included on it was perfectly cooked, it turned out tender and fresh! If you are hungry and coming into the Road to Hanna or coming back, definitely stop by here because it is so good! read more

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I stumbled upon this magnificent find while driving along the Hana Highway through the town of Haiku. At first glance, it appears to be just another food truck, but the fare is anything but ordinary, it's an escape to a world of enticing flavor. The menu boasts a variety of traditional Kiawe barbecued meats such as Huli Huli chicken, pork belly, beef brisket, and select seafood choices! The seafood special for the day was marlin - which I had never previously tried - so I had to take the plunge into a sea of intrigue! The marlin was a succulent fusion of flavor and unsurprisingly tasted similar to swordfish. Moreover, it came came with a side of coleslaw and vegetables. What started as a random stop on the road to Hana ended up as a tasty excursion. If you find yourself in Maui, I would highly recommend taking a detour and trying this place - you won't be disappointed. read more

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Wow! I'd give this place a standing ovation if my hands weren't full of fantastic barbecue! This food truck at the beginning of the road to Hana is amazing! The Huli Huli chicken, ribs and pork belly were all fabulous and the price unbelievable! They serve breakfast too, so if your heading out on your trip to Hana, grab breakfast here. GPS will tell you it's on the left but it's actually on the right side of the road. The vegetable mix that came with the meal was very tasty as well! Do yourself a favor and make this your go to on your way to Hana,. We'll be back! If not tomorrow, than on our next trip to Maui! read more

Aloha 'Aina BBQ and Catering - Three meat plate! Ribs, chicken and pork belly! - Barbeque Near Me - Haiku, Hawaii

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BBQ was exactly what we were craving after spending the morning hiking and rappelling down waterfalls. The prices were really reasonable by Maui standards and it was kinda nice that the area where their truck is parked is spacious. Given we were traveling in a pandemic, it was still important for us to have a lot of space outside from others. They even give you a pager so you can wander around while waiting for your food. We both ordered the two meat combo. I ordered the kalua pork and kiawe pork belly while my SO ordered the ribs and brisket. Everything we ordered was delicious, but I was really surprised by the side salad. I'm not a big veggie fan, but the pohole fern salad was amazing and full of flavor. read more

Aloha 'Aina BBQ and Catering - Kalua pork and kiawe pork belly - Barbeque Near Me - Haiku, Hawaii

Based on the positive reviews, I stopped here on the way back from Hana. I ordered the Beef Brisket and Huli Huli Chicken plate with Palm Salad. I was blown away by the taste and quality of the food! I didn't expect this level of delicious cuisine from a food truck. The Chef here is very talented and definitely knows his stuff. I would highly recommend Aloha 'aina BBQ! read more

This barbecue place was awesome! We got the Aloha Aina BBQ plate with baby back ribs, original rub chicken, and local fern salad. The chicken was spectacular, and the ribs were falling off the bone. The fern salad was not our favorite; it was super salty and tasted of soy sauce. Other than that everything was delicious! read more

Aloha 'Aina BBQ and Catering - Aloha Aina BBQ plate with baby back ribs, original rub chicken, and local fern salad. - Barbeque Near Me - Haiku, Hawaii

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This food truck is a gem you can find on the road to Hana. My favorite is the chili and rice with a side of their wasabi potato salad. I've tried the burgers and pork plates too; absolutely amazing food, staff is always friendly. You can eat in the back in a covered area if you choose. Highly recommend! read more

Wow what a great find on our way to Twin Falls, great location on side of Hwy, friendly staff walked us through the local faves and our choice was 12 hour loco moco and it was delicious, tender brisket , rice and over easy egg with the mushroom gravy OMG super delicious, we bought one plate to share between 3 of us and left us wanting much more . Will definitely recommend a visit . read more

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Came to Maui for the first time. Total bucket list. Was here with the hunky hubster for an international corporate meeting. We had one free day and rented a car and drove to Paia, Twin Falls (because the road to Hana was washed out due to a huge storm) and stopped at this amazing random place on the side of the road. It seemed like we were in the middle of nowhere. Little sis we know, we were about to have a spiritual experience!!! The owners/ proprietors were amazing. Down to earth and offered great suggestions. I was on a mission for some loco moco and it was BY FAR the best meal I had had all week! The 2 meat combo was fantastic, the lemonade was amazing... BUT... the Loco Moco!! Ill be dreaming about it for years to come!! Yummy sticky rice soaks in the juices from the brisket and perfectly Cooked over medium eggs and the most savory gravy!! Not too heavy. Just absolutely amazingly satisfying and crave worthy!! If you are on your way to or from the road to Hana this is a MUST STOP SPOT!! read more

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We bought lunch here and it was such a great find! We enjoyed the smoked bbq chicken and the bbq platter (pulled pork and brisket), which came with fern salad, corn bread and coconut sticky rice. Loved everything, and portions were generous. Would definitely recommend this food truck! read more

This is a definite must for a stop. I don't think I've ever had BBQ as good before. If it means anything, I've never written a review before, but I thought it was important to write this one. The meat was incredibly flavourful, but not overpowering, tender, not remotely dry. We had the huli huli chicken, pork belly plate, the broke da' mouth burger as well as the grass fed Maui burger with pork belly. The sides were even spectacular. I'd never had a fern salad and it was remarkably crunchy and light. The cornbread was amazing and had a flavorful guava butter to smear on top. (You know how some cornbreads are crumbly and taste like baking soda but this was not one of those!!). You can sit at one of the picnic tables that are shared by the other food trucks. They are sheltered by the wind and clean. Overall I can't say enough. Would give this place six or seven stars if possible! read more

Aloha 'Aina BBQ and Catering - Barbeque Near Me - Haiku, Hawaii

Absolutely wonderful! Aloha Aina BBQ just catered our wedding reception and the food and service was outstanding. Chef Chewy arrived on time and was very professional, warm and helpful. Best BBQ we have ever eaten on Maui!! read more

Dankness. Straight Dankness. The kaluha pork was truly something else in the best way possible. Very unique flavors at work here. Brisket and huli huli was very good as well read more

We are so stoked to have found this spot!! We recently relocated to Haiku, so our options are way less limited for takeout. We finally decided to try out Aloha Aina BBQ last week for lunch!! It was so good I didn't even have time to snap a picture. Last week the brisket was sold out- definitely a good sign. We decided to go for lunch again today. The boys lucked out and got the brisket plates today. I got the fish special which was a seared ahi with hoisin glaze. See photo for mouthwatering visual. He seared the ahi on the open fire grill in a cast iron skillet! It was cooked perfectly and the wasabi potato salad is the perfect compliment!! $15 for this plate- you can't beat it! Happy to find a local spot to support that's close by. read more

Aloha 'Aina BBQ and Catering - Seared ahi special, wasabi potato salad, pohole fern salad and grilled cornbread with guava butter - Barbeque Near Me - Haiku, Hawaii

Be aware !! If you have been disappointed by other "five star" places on Maui and not sure if this one is just as underwhelming as other ones -- DON'T miss this one for that reason !! You WILL be impressed. We are bbq lovers and we travel a lot. Name it, we probably had it. But this BBQ is probably THE BEST you can get -- not just on Maui, but in general. The flavor is right, the tenderness is right, the salad is right, the rice is right, the corn bread is right, the human is right.... We didn't get to try the poke and grilled fish -- but nice to have something to look forward to for the next trip :) Oh, btw, they accept beer for tips ;) read more

Aloha 'Aina BBQ and Catering - Barbeque Near Me - Haiku, Hawaii

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