I am so happy that they brought their food truck to Lincoln Lodge in Hodgenville. The Kalua Pork is…read moreso good that I immediately went to Elizabethtown the next day at lunch time since I was going to be close to their serving spot for more of that delectable dish. Absolutely phenomenal Kalua Pork done exactly as it should be. I have since tried several of their other menu items but the pork is far and above my very favorite. Whatever protein your palate desires they have something to please you. I was discussing the various menu options just Wednesday night with the only person in front of me in line and she expressed her strong desire for the Chicken Teriyaki Rice Bowl. I told her that I had been pleased with everything on the menu but she was going to stay strong and stick with her usual order. Once again, this is in Hodgenville, not a place known for adventuresome eating, and their food is so good that they already have a strong following in an area where Hawaiian cuisine is practically unknown. By the time the truck actually opened for service, there was a significant line of people waiting to order. It also makes me very happy that poke is on the horizon. I am very excited to try some actual authentic Hawaiian poke! This is a must try food truck and I would not be surprised if a brick and mortar place may soon be in the mix.

Papa Haoles (How-lees as pronounced on their food truck) is fairly new yet gaining a fast and…read morepopular recognition. Considering there hasn't been any competition to them in the area it is a welcomed option to the area. In all fairness to them, coming from the islands and making many of the same dishes they offer, "Mama's is hard to beat." Know that this is not a complaint or to say mine is better. Everyone has different tastes for what they are used to and what Papa Haoles offers may provide what an individual has preference. If you crave Hawaiian style "grinds" and either don't know how to make it or want the quick fix, this should be your go-to. Their rotation of locations each day is smart to extend their reach within Hardin County. What is nice is they rotate within the same day! This is the essence of a food truck, to be on the move and for you to be ready to go after where they may be. In the spirit of some popular trucks in bigger cities giving them #papahaoles will increase their recognition and following. They are also great at rotating their offerings and providing new items to prevent stagnation. It won't be a surprise if they eventually gain enough volume to demand a storefront in the near future. Their 4 star rating is primarily based on the variety of options, the unique faire that this area lacks and the taste of the islands this area desperately needed. Islanders support other islanders and it's exciting to know we have somewhere to go, when "Mama don't feel like cooking tonight" A great alternative over the plethora of Asian style restaurants in the area. Wishing them continued success!

I 10/10 recommend The Palapala! Loved our experience with Pacific Island Barbeque! The Lumpas…read morewere excellent, the island chicken and cucumbers were so good we had to order more! The owners are so friendly! If you're looking for a food truck for your next event give them a shout! Also, if you see them visit them! Check their Facebook page for where they will be set up!

Exceptional service and the food was wonderful. The owner took his time explaining how he makes the…read morefood and actually showed me his process on fhe grill. Highly recommend this island cuisine.

SUCH a pleasant surprise!!! A small town diner type place with a GREAT variety of food offerings!…read more Service was FANTASTIC, with several full length conversations about the place and the food. They haven't been operating a long time yet, but they're doing really well. Breakfast served all day and they're known for their desserts too. Just FIVE STARS all around!

oh my gosh, if you pass this place and go to the fast food at the next exit you're completely…read moremissing out!! yummy!!

A great place to come and get something to eat, as well as have a connection with God…read more Customer service is definitely the best I have ever seen. A wonderful man of God. Please visit this gem of a place if you have a chance.

The ribs are the best I have ever eaten. I will eat there every time I'm in Pensacola.read more

This place is impossible to go to!!! Their hours are insane and it feels like they are rarely open…read more It is out of the way for us to go to, and there have been numerous times that we will drive out of our way, only to find out it's closed, putting us 30 minutes out and still having to decide on a dinner spot. Last time we went, we called to make sure they were open. They said yes, so we left and drove straight there, only to find out that they had "decided to close early because business was slow" in the 30 minutes between our phone call and us getting there. We decided to give it one last chance today. We checked the website, which said open until 9 pm. We called to verify and got put on hold for 10 minutes. We ended up deciding to just drive there. We get to the window at 6:03 and they inform us that they stopped serving food at 6:00!! First of all, you could make food 3 minutes ago, but you can't make food now? Second of all, you're telling me you stop serving dinner at dinner time? Ridiculous I like this place's food but it is simply not worth the hastle of driving all the way there only to find out that they are closed, even when it is within their business hours. It has become such a regular occurrence that my family will not be making the trip out there anymore. Sorry Lakers but you've lost some long time loyal customers because you simply can't be open when you're supposed to be.

This place is a bit of a time capsule. No drive-thru, one window for ordering and another one for…read morepick-up, a loudspeaker is used to call out your name when your order is ready and no inside dining (lots of picnic tables though). I got their Laker Burger, which was great but a little too much food for little old me. The fries and onion rings were both mighty fine. My wife's fish sandwich had fish sticking out of both sides and was as good as you are likely to get from a burger joint. You just have to remember that you will probably be waiting 10 or 15 minutes to get your freshly cooked order so if you want to party like it's 1965 go on and see them.

Great food with heaping serving sizes. The lamb and chicken are always cooked perfectly. The…read moretzatziki sauce is spot on, not too runny like other places. Their food truck is always on the move too if you cant get to their store. Highly recommend if you want some awesome Mediterranean food in the Hardin county area.

Great food......excellent service......the owner was kind, friendly, and had everything coming to…read moreour party's table with haste. I would recommend this establishment to any hungry traveler. The helpings are enormous so be careful when ordering that you do not..wind up carrying a great deal of food home......according to your personal preferences.Best gyro joint in town! Thank you for your time.

Wow, Delicious!! Authentic Mexican food in KY. Stopped on the way to Kroger, can't tell you how…read morehappy I am to have found this spot. Everything we tried was excellent and really fresh. Friendly staff to boot! Swing by and keep them open, it's worth a visit.

Ok so we heard good things an ive lived here a year thought ok let's try it compared to any Mexican…read morerestaurant portion sizes were way way smaller the plates look full but its flat chorizo tasted like ground beef yuck shrimp under cooked lettuce was already turning no flavor an bland he said same thing about n his chorizo service was good that's y they got what they got my food tasted just like cheese thats it.

I'm in town visiting after years of being away. Came here for a quick lunch and was not…read moredisappointed. Parking is along the building, and we were seated right away. The menu's robust. I went with the Al Pastor bowl, which came with rice and refried beans, lettuce, tomato, onions, cheese, and sour cream. Was a very good deal for $12. It came out hot, the meat is delicious and I was hungry so I ate most of it. The free chips and salsa are also quite good. I heard this used to be a good food truck and now they have 4 locations in the area so they're doing something correct! Support small businesses!