One of my favorite restaurants and best Latin food I've had on island! I almost want to gate keep-…read morebut it's too good not to share. Service is good, staff is friendly and welcoming. Decorations are cute and fitting. The food is amazing, so so Ono! Would definitely go back and definitely recommend.

If you care about cleanliness and actual authentic food, avoid Coquito's Hawaii…read more They advertise authentic cuisine, but the food didn't taste authentic at all -- it was bland and disappointing. But honestly, that wasn't even the worst part. The hygiene was a huge red flag. I watched staff repeatedly touch their hair and face, then go straight back to handling food with no handwashing or gloves. I even saw money being handled and then food being prepped immediately after. There were also small kids running around in both the front and back areas, including near food prep, and people walking in and out of the kitchen who didn't even appear to be staff. Overall, the environment felt very unprofessional and unsanitary. It made the entire experience uncomfortable and hard to trust. Definitely not a place I'd return to.

Worth following and hunting them down…read more Very friendly service and they make it easy to order by using instagram messenger to place orders. Gandule rice was amazing and probably the best I've ever had, packed with flavor and ingredients that you can pretty much just eat it by itself. While the food is expensive, they do give a lot of food which increases the value. The pastelillos was also a delicious treat. Packed with ground beef and cheese and accompanied by their creamy sauce, it makes you wanting more. Overall very good food and would recommend.

We went to Puerto Rico this past June 2023 and fell in love with mofongo. You can't really find…read moremofongo in Hawaii and happened to find this place thanks to Yelp. They have authentic tasting dishes. Very friendly customer service and be sure to follow their Instagram to see where they are or when they are operating.

Awesome food and service!!! She delivered to us tonight with food fresh and hot! Was sooo Ono and…read moreshe was a so nice. Got to talk story a little bit too and told her how we stumbled upon her on our food adventure today. My husband, friend (Pikake) and I had the Lautele plate and ordered some Lautele ala cart. Gotta say...... for our first time trying Lautele, it was so GOOOOD!! Gundule rice was the best I've had EVER! It was not soggy which I dont like, it was PERFECT! THANK YOU again for delivering to us in Kapolei. We will be seeing you again!!

Service- 4 stars Food- 5 stars…read more I ordered a small pan of Gandule rice and 5 pastries from Shantell's last week Monday for my dad's birthday get together. First, you need to know that this business does not have a brick and mortar location. You are able to purchase items from their menu at craft fairs and farmer's market . However, they do offer catering. The contact number can be found on her business IG which is shantells_cocina. Shantell was extremely communicative via text. She informed me that my order would be $95 before tax because she sells 5 pasteles for $35 and a small pan of gandule rice for $60. We agreed on a location that was convenient for me. She. met meet at a public place with freshly made gandule rice and pasteles. My family and I loved every bit of her food and everything was mopped in 2 days. Thank you Shantell for doing business with me at the last minute. Highly recommend Shantell's Cocina for your catering needs!

Guudfellaz is a locally owned food truck which is operated on the westside. It is ran by a young…read morecouple who are friendly and efficient. They serve a variety of Puerto Rican food with a hawaiian twist. I decided to have the steak, shrimp and laulau. It also comes with gandule rice and macaroni salad. The flavors are fire. Steak is a nice medium rare which is to my personal preference and the shrimp is delicious with a creamy unique sauce. The ratio of pork, fat and greens in the luau is so well balanced. As for the gandule rice, it is by far the best I have ever eaten. Every morsel is perfectly flavored. This is a special treat when you want to have a cheat day. This is truly one of the best places to eat on the island. Chef's kiss to Guudfellaz.

Amazing shrimp and steak plates! The flavor and quality are top notch, and you can really tell the…read morefood is made with love. The only downside is they sell out so fast -- that's how you know it's good! Such a cute little food truck with a great vibe. Tip: Make sure to catch them right when they open because once the plates are gone, they're gone. Definitely worth it every time!

Wow! Delicious and unique flavors! And the sweetest business owner…read more Ally's Cocina is a hidden gem, woman-owned Venezuelan food truck, tucked in at the Kauai Mini Golf. It's located on the patio. Order food from Ally's, and then while you wait, order drinks at the Mini Golf Cafe, across the patio. Four of us ordered way too much but enjoyed it all. Our fave items: -King Kong Arepa with chicken (chicken, black beans, avocado, fried egg, feta, and Ally's cilantro-garlic sauce (we ordered this fresh, flavorful sauce on the side)) -King Kong Arepa with pork -Cachapa The arepas are substantially stuffed so I'd probably share one next time. Everything is 100% gluten-free, and most items can be made dairy-free if needed. Yum! Mahalo Ally!

I first tried Ally's Cocina in May of last year and left really impressed, especially with the…read morearepas. They came blistering hot off the flat top, perfectly seasoned, and filled generously. They were the kind of dish that made me want to come back, so I was excited to return recently. Unfortunately, my most recent visit was a big letdown. I'm not sure if the quality has slipped or if I just caught them on a bad day, since recent reviews are still very positive, but what I was served this time was nowhere near the same level. I ordered the chicken and avocado arepa, the slow roasted pork arepa, and a side of beans and rice. The beans were flavorful and well seasoned, but the rice was just plain white rice. Both arepas were generously filled, but the fillings and the bread itself were disappointing. The chicken was barely warm, dry, and completely unseasoned. The pork was hotter but not very tender, with a flavor that didn't stand out, and the cheddar cheese inside wasn't even fully melted. The biggest problem, though, was the arepas themselves. Instead of coming out hot and crispy like before, they tasted like they had been sitting out. They were barely warm, bland, and without the crispness that made them so memorable on my first visit. Seating is outdoors under a large shared shade structure with plenty of tables for Ally's, the bar, and a nearby pizza truck. Parking is easy with a large lot, which makes the setup convenient. Overall I left disappointed, especially since my first visit was so good. I hope this was just an off day, because Ally's Cocina can clearly deliver great food when everything is on point, but my most recent experience fell short.

Great local Mexican food with awesome owner and staff. Best…read moreCadillac margaritas! Great nachos and their veggie burrito with pepita sauce is fabulous! A must try while in Kapaa or Nawiliwili Harbour!

Mariachi's is so ONO! On a hot day playing tourist in…read moreKapa'a, we stopped into Mariachi's for something to drink. The restaurant looked inviting and there were open seats at the bar so we decided to see what types of tequilas they offered. Rosy immediately greeted us and was very knowledgeable about their large selection of tequilas and mezcal, including several top shelf brands. The staff immediately served us complementary housemade thin and crispy Tortilla chips while we perused the menu. My husband ordered the Pulpo Tacos which were cooked to very tender perfection. We shared the Mixed Ceviche of shrimp & fish which was fresh, flavorful and not too spicy. The Mole chicken enchiladas were mouth watering with a subtle balance of cinnamon and spices. As Maui locals, we sure wish we had Mexican food this good on our island! Next time we're on Kauai, Mariachi's will be our first stop! Mahalo nui loa, Rosy!

When I tell you, I cannot rave enough about how good these tacos are, I can finally say, I found it…read moreafter a year of craving good tacos. I finally found a good taco place!!! Also, their outdoor BoHo vibe is so welcoming and amazing. I feel like I'm eating at a treehouse. I had to stop by their seashell sink and mirror to take a selfie with the bestie of course. I truly enjoyed every bite of my taco that I had to order more to go. That's it. I found my place. I will definitely be back here again. Also, the red salsa is DELICIOUS!!!! I highly recommend the taco plate, steak, soft taco!

Latin Flair Month still continues... this time in North Shore!…read more Surf N Salsa did not disappoint. We tried the Beef Empanadas with Potatoes - Shrimp Tacos - Al Pastor - and Churros with Chócale Dip. Do I need to say more :) Great outside seating - with Roster and Chickens keeping you company. Will repeat every time I'm in Oahu.

Saw a food truck at Eat the Street that I've never seen around Yelp so I decided to give it a…read moretry...Asian fused with Peruvian? Talk about interesting. This Eat the Street was pork and their main pork dish was Asado...unfortunately they ran out around 7pm when I got there, so I didn't get any pork. Lame. Anyways, onto the food! I decided to go with their Chicken Saltana. I honestly didn't read the description, but I remember that I wanted something reasonably cheap and somewhat healthy. Can't really go wrong with chicken, peppers, onions, salad and rice. I pride myself on only rating places on their food, unless their service or something else is just absolutely horrendously terrible. But I would like to mention that the wait for my plate was about 35 minutes...standing...in a crowded parking lot...hungry...and tired. I expected more from a food truck, I mean come on now, this isn't a sit down restaurant, you gotta get the order and make it quick and good. At least the live music was good and the moon was quite nice. Opening my plate, I see a pretty nice plate of food. Reasonable amount of chicken and peppers and onions, generous servings of rice and salad, and a little container of what appeared to be dressing. It was all spiced with what I assumed to be Peruvian spices and also cilantro and a sweet oil based sauce used to cover the chicken and veggies and rice. The chicken looked a little plain, but the sweet sauce and veggies and cilantro really went well with the juicy chicken and the Peruvian rice (Twas a little crispy/hard, but very tasty) was pretty delicious. However, the salad was just....bleh...The veggies were fine, but the dressing was basically salt incarnate...and I'm 80% sure I detected a hint of fish, which was not good at all. For $8.90 though...not bad for everything. Overall, pretty okay meal. Without the salad, I'd give it 3.5 stars. Not bad, but nothing too spectacular. I must remember to try the other trucks at Eat the Street next time, I didn't check Yelp to see which trucks were good at the event...and I believe it cost me this time. Oh well...there is always next time.