I've been a cook and chef for 18+ years and I must say. The food at Happy Ricos is AMAZING! I was mind blown on the difference between what I had experienced and thought was good Rican food. I was wrong, this is thee epitome of great PuertoRican cuisine. If you don't try it out at least, you're making a big mistake! This is a life changing moment here. Don't pass it up. Great food, great customer service, it's really, really the best, hands down. I hope they open up a restaurant 1 day. read more

First of all they are so kind and make sure you have your food your way! They go the extra mile for each customer and are so patient and kind. The little tuck is cute, and simple but the food that comes out of it is anything but simple!! So full of flavor, of the depth of flavors was out of this world. We loved it all, the pork strew they use for the nachos, tacos and the nightly special made my tummy so happy. If you this this truck around stop and try their amazing food read more

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One Of The Best Food In Hawaii. I Come Back Every Year I Had The Pastele Stew And Gandule Rice With Mac Salad And Pastele. Amazing And Fast Service Food Is Fresh, the Owners are Super Friendly.Would Definitely Come Back Again. Thank You Guys So Much. read more

Super flavorful. We've eaten the shrimp tacos, pasteles, & my favorite pastele lumpia. They are an awesome couple who provide great service. read more

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Best shrimp taco I have ever had since California. It was so nice and it legit made the opu happy. read more

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I stumbled upon this food truck just outside of Bellows Air Force Station in Waimānalo, HI. There were a few food trucks there, and while I wasn't especially hungry, my family was. After looking around, I decided to try this truck because of my Puerto Rican background. I ordered the Shrimp Taco Bowl with arroz con gandules, and let me tell you--it was ono and truly "broke da mout" (that's local Pidgin for delicious)! I've had Puerto Rican food at other spots, including Coquito's in Waianae, which was good, though it didn't quite capture the authentic style I was hoping for. That's likely because the owner is Colombian/Puerto Rican and probably mixed the two culinary influences (and no, Colombian food isn't bad at all, it is delicious!). But this food truck brought me straight back to Puerto Rico with its flavors. In fact, we even drove back before flying home to the mainland, hoping to get another bite, but by around 4 p.m., the trucks were gone. I highly recommend it! read more

My husband loves this truck food. It appears clean and the food is made well. Nice to have this choice available here in Kaneohe. The food is good. My husband goes back from time to time. Would recommend this truck if you enjoy this kind of food. read more

We both ordered the pastele stew. Mine was a mini and hubby had the add on of mac salad. It was tasty, but we both agreed that it was too salty. There was a huge helping of rice, but not enough stew. We only waited a few minutes in the line and then a couple more minutes for the order. read more

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Thank u Happy Rico for being in Kane'ohe!!! We love u! With the both of us being diabetic,we shared a plate & a side. Gandule rice & pastele. I know...lot's of carbs but we shared! Also,we normally don't eat deep fried foods but they had a pastele lumpia!!! Ugh! We're in trouble!!! But we don't regret anything!!! That's like saying- "Sorry...not sorry "!!! Ha ha ! While waiting (cuz dey just opened) we meandered over to the next truck.."Aloha Açaí " (that's another story my friends! Look for dat post/review) So we took both orders home so we could scarf it down without being judged on as little piggies ! I have to say...u know wen ur kau kau is really ono, u unknowingly shovel it!!! Hungry Husband grew up on gandule rice as his uncle made it on special occasions. My Puerto Rican uncle made pastele from time to time. I know it's a labor of love, I'll make it one day. Well,my fellow Yelpers, dis is great! The plate was onolicious! Not greasy,oily or salty not too much spices either! Very mild and mellow. We both loved it! Looked like a sweet couple running the food truck & they've been there for a few years. Wish we tried it sooner! She helped us order because it was our "maiden voyage " there at the food truck! Just wanted the basics. But then hungry husband saw the pastele lumpia! It also came with a mayo based dipping sauce which was not needed because the flavors stood out on its own! Made from crispy,traditional lumpia wrappers,pastele filling & deep fried. Mmm! If you're willing to try something different and delicious, give them a try! We gotta support little businesses in Hawai'i.We watched the man bustin' his buns setting up while the sweet lady inside scurried to make our orders. I really appreciate that!!! read more

If your looking for gandule rice and pastele do not pass this place up. Food is great. read more

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My sister and her husband was in the area and thought it would be a great idea to try Happy Rico. They had already got some food to bring over for dinner and saw a line forming at Rico's. Well, "Fomo" set in and they joined the line. What a find! They ordered some Pastele lumpia (see pic) WOW, not at all greasy w/crisp exterior. I'm hooked, especially with that creamy sauce. Call and order in advance (if can) See you in line folks! - Take care read more

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After waiting for over a year, (their schedule and mine never aligned) I FINALLY got to try Happy Rico's pasteles, pastele stew, and gandule rice! Let me just say, the long wait was WORTH IT!! I was so stoked to try their food, I forgot to take pictures. Can't wait to go back and try more of their food! read more

It's real traditional style. I thought I was back in PR. The couple was friendly and very helpful explaining their menu and ordering pasteles. read more

To call the food at Happy Rico "good" is to offend the English language. To call it "Amazing" is to lack the appreciation for the incredible. Spectacularly Good food is what you will find at Happy Rico. Shrimp tacos with toppings that perfectly blend to make a mouth watering delight not normally found in a food truck. Pork Pastele Stew tacos that will make you wonder why you didn't order more! The Crunch Wrap that looks so simple, even humble, when you first see it, that you are guaranteed to be surprised at how incredibly good it is. And then... when you don't think they can raise the bar any more, you try their fried pork pies. Better than my mom's, and that's all I can say, cuz my mom's polish meat pies were beyond comfort food. If you like good food... and want to redefine what that is, stop by and tell Rich and Loretta that Matt said "hi"... and then order anything on the menu. You'll be thanking me. read more

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HEY OAHU ?!?!? You guys ARE SLEEPING on Happy Rico Truck!!!!. Its run by a couple serving up Puerto Rican Fusion food. There is a big community of Puerto Ricans or "Borinkis" as locals would say, living in Hawaii. I always like to drive down Kahekili Highway to hunt down street vendors, and this is how we found Happy Rico! Perusing the menu, we were sold on their Surf and Turf Plate-Pastele Stew, Gandule Rice, Mac Salad, and Pickled Shrimp Ceviche with Air Fried Saltine Crackers. Of course, we added a couple of Borinki Pasteles to our order. We LOVED everything on the Surf and Turf Plate, however, the pasteles have a super soft texture than we're used to, but taste was good. These are the types of small businesses I will continue to support, and I hope to feast on some Happy Rico on my next visit home. ALOHA!!! SHAKA METER: \uuu/ \uuu/ \uuu/ \uuu/ \uuu/ 5 read more

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Great food big portions reasonable price but not always at location next to Zippy's Kaneohe sad face.

The good was good. I wasn't a fan of the Mac salad but the stew was so ono. The rice was great! The guy who helped us was super nice and was very helpful with what was sold out and what he recommends. We payed via Venmo which was convenient. Make sure to check the Instagram for the up to date hours though. read more

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I'm Puerto Rican and I haven't been home in years. This place took me back home I loved it so much

Back again to try out others items on their menu. I wanted something fried and this is what I got. Honestly I forgot what it was called lol but it was really good. There was a grilled cheese on the top of it, definitely getting it again read more

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Fast, Friendly, Clean, and most importantly....Delicious. Good amount of food for the price. If u stay shopping at Windward mall or passing thru Kaneohe and its time fo grindz, try check out dis food truck...get parking right in front. Food is mean! read more

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Customer service and food was AMAZING!! When my wife and I ordered we were told be about a 15 minute wait... And No problem as they were making everything FRESH!!! Our orders of the pastele stew were ONO, but the gandule rice, although flavorful, needed a few more pidgin peas. The whole pasteles were good, but seemed to be lacking a little more CULANTRO, and if you're part Puerto Rican you know what I mean. However, still DEFINITELY be back to order/support this food truck again!! read more

Always passed this place on Friday's behind Windward Mall but decided to stop and give it a try today. I ordered a pastele stew plate with mac salad. The Mac salad was refreshing with the added celery, carrots and corn. The pastele stew was good too. Never had pastele stew with green olives before. Workers were friendly and service was quick. I recommend giving this food truck a try at least once if you're in Kaneohe. read more

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So glad I was able to make it to Happy Ricco again. I don't live in Kāneohe, but when I do make it back, they are the first place on my mind to eat at! First time ordering the Surf-Tacos, talk about ono! The shrimp was tasty, very fresh. same for the cilantro, shredded cabbage, lime, tortillas...the shredded pork was soft and savory, enveloped by tortillas that had a nice crunch with cheese on it...Yummo! Also ordered the Shrimp Ceviche with Air-Fried Soda Crackers, so good, fresh and a repeater! Will be back again for sure!y read more

I never thought I'd find Food from PR in Hawaii. Me and my husband were so surprised when we saw the word pasteles while driving down the road. We had to stop as soon as we read it. Anyways, about the food. It is so good! Like insanely delicious!!! It's fusion but and PR is very present in the taste. I recommend everything but you can't skip the gandules rice or the pasteles. You have got to try them. Muchas bendiciones para los dueños read more

Amazingly good food. Quite a surprise which exceeded expectations. The shrimp tacos were great. Find the truck parked at the entrance to Bellows Beach on Sundays apparently. Highly recommended. read more

BEST PASTELES EVER HAD Found this food truck as we were driving near Bellows Air Force Training Center. So glad we turned car around and went back to get some really yummy Puerto Rican food. The flavor of their pasteles was the best we've had. Their pastele stew was comforting and the pastele lumpias made my heart sing. We cancelled our prime rib dinner to have this wonderful food from the Happy RICO Food truck. Richard and his wife sure can cook. Highly recommend! read more

Omg! I was on my way to the beach and passed by this spot. I tried the stew and rice and it was packed with flavor. I'm definitely gonna make it a tradition to stop by this food truck every time I'm on that side of town now. Chef's kiss. read more

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Everything is delicious!! My fav was the pastries and the rice but honestly everything was absolutely delicious. Can't wait to go back and try other items! read more

Food was so good. Pastele stew gandule rice pastele. Ordered all ala carte. Will be back again read more

Happy Rico - Pastele gandule rice n pastele stew, also had some pastele lumpia I already ate. Food was so good - Food Trucks Near Me

Most amazing pasteles that I can think of from any spot. Completely underrated. Portion size generous compared to the common tiny pasteles at other places lke2-3x bigger, flavor and seasoning great. Must try the banana lumpia with Haupia sauce read more

I tried them on the weekend out side of bellows. The food was good. It was a pretty good sized plate and the flavor was great. I'll try them again and try some of their other dishes. read more

I was super excited to find out there was a Puerto Rican food truck on Oahu And even more excited when I saw it on the side of the road. I have had fresh pasteles and arroz con gandules straight from the island as well as assist in the laborious process of pasteles so I know good Puerto Rican food and what goes into it! I was very sad when I took a bite because it tasted like in order to stretch ingredients, they added masa to the outer mix. The taste and consistency was off and not like anything I've ever eaten or made. The meat filling was delicious and on point though. The rice was also off in flavor, color and consistency and had very little gandules. Their rice was thicker, more orange/brown instead of more yellow and it tasted almost cheesy? read more

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Thought google maps was taking us to a chicken place and ended up here!!! Best decision ever to give it a try!! We had a plate lunch with a Pastele ( kinda like a Puerto Rican Tamale) stew, over a bed of dirty rice and mac salad. We also got an order of lumpia. 2of us split the meal!! Soo good!! Well worth stopping at, off the beaten path!!! read more

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Happy Rico is a gem on Oahu, offering a unique experience that make the taste buds tingle with every bite at affordable prices. You can tell that Chef's Loretta and Richard have a culinary background, the way that they build flavor, curate bites, and experiment to serve food that is truly a fusion of Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and East Asia. We had the Surf n Turf tacos, empanadas, the various lumpias, the pastele stew and rice, and the Ulu patele. I would honestly recommend all of the above. If you're looking for variety in your meal - go for the surf and turf, it's a fun combo of fresh and fried between the two different types of tacos - satisfying all parts of the palette. read more

Pastele stew and gandule rice make me very happy. Thank you so much!!! We get happy every time we see your truck parked near Windward Mall/Zippy's. read more

Love their shrimp tacos and patele nachos especially when in Kaneohe stop by and support him.

I went to this truck, parked right across from Zippy's Kaneohe. The customers were waiting for their food said, "I called in my order cause they run out" . I ordered the borinki pasteles, the pasteles and stew, and the surf plate trio. All was ONO, tender. The Mac salad is GOOD, refreshing with the carrots, corn, imitation crab. We gonna go again. Nice to have Happy Rico in Kaneohe. So much food. We got plenty leftovers for tomorrow. read more

The service sucks they said they would give us nachos with meat but gave no meat and charged full price

"Ran out" of their meat less than a quarter of the way through a booking. Ordered the nachos, didn't get any meat with it it, and got charged full price. Staff unfriendly. Would not recommend. read more

To be honest I drove past this truck time after time. My wife suggested we try.We really wanted to eat pastele. So I just took a chance. So glad I did! This truck get action. Super tasty great portions at a fair price. Also very clean truck which is a big deal for my wife and I. Last but not least great and friendly service. Don't hesitate just try um! Aloha read more