Have patience, if you're short on time this isn't the place to go to . Only two people working and it took me 35-40 min to get my food . I enjoyed the lemonade and spam musubi. The lychee lemonade is amazing and the loco moco was okay . Didn't like the mac at all but the gravy is phew , so good read more

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Besides the fact that Kealoha and Krystie are wonderfully friendly people, the food here is fantastic. My wife, Patty, is Hawaiian and knows authentic when she sees/tastes it. The spicy teriyaki burger is delectable and the spam musubi is delish. Whenever we come back to Denver, this is going to be our first stop. Highly recommended!! read more

Kealoha's BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Stopped by for the BBQ ribs a few minutes after the posted opening time. While the ribs were excellent, fall off the bone, the food truck was not open by around 11:15, and even then was not fully set up with all the options available. The local area, 16th St. Mall, also has no public bathrooms, which can be a problem if you're eating at a food truck. That said, if you're in the area, I would recommend the lychee lemonade and Hawaiian BBQ ribs. read more

I had trouble finding the truck bc I was being dumb, but it's located on the turf on 16 St Mall and Welton. It's across from Kilwins and Radio Shack if you need a more physical address. The server lady was extremely friendly and offered a free bottle of water in the ice box outside the truck while waiting for my order. I got the combo to try the two of the main meats. I got the ribs and the teriyaki chicken. They were both good, but it was nothing mind-blowing, especially the chicken. It was like the common taste that you can experience in express Asian restaurants similar to Panda Express. But overall, I had a very filling meal. read more

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I was staying at an hotel downtown and decided to swing for some quick food to go. Yelp reviews were correct! This place is awesome! Pretty damn good teriyaki chicken and pork ribs! The macaroni salad wasn't as good but the meats were great. It's very savory and sweet, just how I like my Hawaiian bbq. The hospitality was amazing. The owner gave us free water while we waited for our food. I will definitely be stopping by next time I'm in town for some good Hawaiian food to go! read more

Kealoha's BBQ - Combo plate - Barbeque Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Absolutely the best Hawaiian food in Denver, maybe the mainland. Watching the ribs spicy style (not that spicy btw) combo with the chicken is unreal. Reminded me of the care that Adam Perry Lang puts in his bbq, you MUST find this place and get the chicken and rib combo, can't believe they don't have a brick and mortar, it would kill. read more

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Came here today and they didn't say anything about it taking almost 2 HOURS to get our food. Holy crap! The boss was blowing us up as we were waiting and waiting for our food. If you need a quick bite DO NOT GO HERE!!! Must be stuck on Island time! Just kept saying order is coming up! But every order that did come up wasn't ours and we only had two simple items!!! Ridiculous!!!!!!! Should have asked for a full refund!!!! read more

Absolutely outstanding!!! By far the best Hawaiian in Denver with impeccable service. This is a must eat! read more

Kealoha's BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Was staying in Denver from the Bay Area and wanted something familiar while we were here for a weeklong work trip. It's a cute, small food "truck" that's situated in the middle of the mall area. You could literally smell the delicious foods they're cooking a block away! Got the combo platter and one of their lemonades for under $22 with tax and tip. Verdict - SO WORTH IT!! They give you enough food for lunch and dinner (or snack?) and everything tasted on point!! I've tried various Hawaiian food spots in but the Bay and Oahu and this made me feel like I'm back on the islands. It's great knowing you're supporting a small business as well. We tried to get this the last day before we left Denver but they were closed :( so double check and call them to make sure they're open before going. Happy munching! read more

Kealoha's BBQ - The spot!! - Barbeque Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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This may be my most favorite food in Denver! Dining partner and I had the ribs, a chicken dish and a serving of SPAM musubi. This little food pop up can turn out some flavor and some value. The rib meat literally fell off the bone, and the sweet Hawaiian BBQ sauce was a perfect complement. The chicken dish was perfectly tender thigh meat with a pineapple (I think?) sweet sauce. I chose a macaroni salad and a green salad for my sides. The Mac had bits of crab meat in it. To top it off, this was a perfect weather day, so visiting this location under their big awnings was a perfect day! The owners were great at customer service and it just made for a picture perfect day. read more

Best local food in Denver. They really take care here. Fresh ingredients from Hawaii and genuine aloha. Would definitely recommend. Their food brought me back home. Thank you both. read more

Kealoha's BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Tasty food - good value - ribs flavorable but they quality of actual ribs is only fair - you expect better quality from a bbq joint - warning the owner works hard but it can be a long wait for your chow esp when her helper takes a break when lines are queuing read more

I cannot say enough good things about the two people who run this place. They are wonderful people and make the best food in the area. Would 1000% recommend checking this place out! read more

Amazing food. I was in Denver for a conference and came across this delicious spot! I highly recommend!

Great food packed into a little kiosk. I was in Denver for a conference a couple weeks ago. Having fallen in love with Lau lau in Oahu a couple months, I thought I would give this place a try. I thought it would either be very disappointing or be great! The kiosk is so small. It isn't even food truck size but it is cleverly shaped like a truck. The couple who own it are so nice. They really want to share Hawai'i with all their customers. So, back to the food. This is the real deal. Served with genuine aloha spirit! And served with macaroni salad. True Hawaiian. I did get the Lau Lau Pork. This is one of those dishes that you have to taste to understand. The pork is simply seasoned and slow cooked inside taro leaves. The end product is a wonderful edible package. It was so "fill your mouth with flavor" good that I went back the next day. On the second day, I also got the oxtails. (Yes, I got two meals for lunch.) It too was delicious. I wanted to go back for a third day but I couldn't get away from the conference. Alas, if I ever make it back to Denver, I know the first place I'll eat. Note: If you get the oxtails, you may think that it isn't enough meat. Unfortunately, mainstream chefs have discovered this former throwaway meat and the price has sky rocketed. The portion that they serve is reasonable. read more

Kealoha's BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Pros: - The musubi was messy, but delicious. It's drizzled with a spicy mayo and teriyaki-esque sauce and is cut into a few pieces. Would recommend. Cons: - The wait is no joke. Don't come here if you're in a hurry. I waited about 10 minutes to order and another 30 to get my food. - I ordered the BBQ lilikoi ribs, which I thought were very mediocre. With it, I had some of my least favorite mac salad that I've ever tried. Hawaiian BBQ is one of my favorite foods, so I was very disappointed. read more

Excellent food and excellent service! Want to support local? This is your spot! Very friendly owner and excellent customer service! Good is nothing short of delicious! Prices are fair and food is fresh! If your really hungry I recommend the plates (chicken or ribs) and for a tasty not so heavy meal get a burger combo. The macaroni salad and the green salad were both unique and tasty! I highly recommend this place with no hesitation. read more

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This is the best Hawaiian bbq I've ever had. The people that run the place are really nice and the portions are pretty big.

Walked around the whole mall and never found them, if you guys aren't working then update your hours and location plz. Not the best experience read more

Regarding "Island Time" - I always go here right at opening, and have never had a problem with walking right up and ordering. The food is fantastic, the heat level is just right, and the folks there are friendly and gracious. It's pretty hard to stop myself from going here every day. read more

So I actually ordered food from another restaurant, but when I got there, they were closed. This wonderful restaurant gave me a whole plate of food. After hearing I lost out on money and my food. Beautiful people and the atmosphere was a blessing. THE FOOD WAS SO GOOD !! The Bbq sauce is everything and chicken so tender! Ribs fell right off the bone. It's a must try! I'll be coming back with the whole family next time! read more

This was our first stop after landing in Denver and it did not disappoint! We must have looked cold, because we were handed coconut hot chocolate as we waited, it was so good!! Food was amazing, loved the teriyaki chicken and kalua pork. We will be back! read more

Kealoha's BBQ - Teriyaki chicken and 4. Kalua Pork Plate - Barbeque Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Okay!! If you haven't had Kealoha's BBQ you need to go now! It doesn't get better than this! The lilikoi ribs are a must! The desserts are a must, basically anything you order off this menu will take you straight back to Hawaii! It's so good!!! And the aloha is felt with amazing customer service :) If you are throwing a party you definitely should use Kealoha's everyone at my 40th bday couldn't stop eating :) read more

This place was exactly what I was looking for when I recently had a serious craving for Hawaiian food. The owner and her husband were wonderful and so kind. Even after they had been through a recent disappointment with having their truck stolen. Seriously, who does that to an awesome family? I got the Kalua Pork Plate. It came with rice a slaw and an amazing potato salad. The pork was so tender and smoky. I don't know how it was made, but it was like eating back on the island. My only downer was that I didn't have poi to eat it with. I much prefer poi over rice. BUT, that's the only negative. Which isn't really one. If you're in Downtown Denver, you must give Aloha and try this little truck. read more

MY FAVORITE place in ALL of denver . Their food is fresh, home made and delicious. The owners are so amazing, always giving the best smiles, best food and best overall experience. I go here all the time and always recommend to anyone read more

So I came back today to get the ribs meal again. I liked the rice better this time and the owner was there today. She's so so lovely and gave me a free refreshing drink!!! Oh and the best part of today was getting to try the lilikoi cream cheese pie omg the shortbread crust at the bottom is out of this world! And the cream on top is sweet and savory. Just absolutely delicious. Hope they decide to have another branch in Texas or I'll have to keep coming to Denver just for this read more

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Overall, I enjoyed Kealoha's. The flavors are good and they have good portion sizes. I ordered the combo plate with ribs, chicken thighs, rice, and salad. I also ordered the lychee lemonade. The chicken and lemonade were amazing, I would highly recommend, the ribs were good too but they weren't "fall off the bone". Additionally, if you are press for time, this isn't the best place to go to. It's really popular and they only have two staff working. In total, I waited an hour for my food, just fyi. read more

Kealoha's BBQ is a great new street stall right in front of the Denver Pavilions. They have some amazingly tender ribs with a great sweet and savory BBQ sauce. The mac salad is solid and the salad dressing has a unique sweet and zesty flavor. The Oxtail soup is probably their best dish that has an amazingly soothing and flavorful broth packed with veggies and meat. The oxtail is just the right amount of fat and melts in your mouth. Hot Tip: add the rice to your oxtail soup as you go as the rice soaks up the broth and really enhances your rice. The portions are huge, the price is great, and Kristy is a joy to be around and really spreads the aloha spirit! I cannot recommend this place enough! They are also planning to add Loco Moco and other soup options! read more

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This is suchhhh an awesome authentic Hawaiian food truck. The owners source all their ingredients from the Big Island, and were born and raised there as well. The loco moco gravy has a lot of flavor and the Lilikoi BBQ is . Lilikoi lemonade was refreshing. The prices are super reasonable, especially for Hawaiian food trucks which can come up to be hella pricy. And the female owner is an absolute gem. Will be coming here often! read more

Kealoha's BBQ - 3. Loco Moco (Low-co-mow-co) 1. Lilikoi (Lily-Koy) BBQ Ribs - Barbeque Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Visited from Seattle, always looking for ONO grinds. I saw Kealoha's bbq on Instagram and searched on yelp. If you want delicious, authentic hawaiian style food with a special touch, this is a MUST try! Service was amazing! We ordered a few different items to try, didn't disappoint! Don't forget dessert because that lilikoi pie is spectacular. I recommend this place whenever you are in Denver area. Take our suggestion from people who grew up in Hawaii and always on the look out to support locals and small businesses. read more

My coworker let me try a little piece of his rib off his fork one day and I've ate it the for 2 months straight lol. I'm from southern parts of Georgia and I can confirm this place is sooo good! I don't recommend waiting in line especially during the summer even tho the lemonade is a nice refreshing reward after waiting, but if they're busy you'll be waiting for a while I've done it once for my lunch break I was so mad but the lemonade really lighten my mood I swear. I recommend ordering it for delivery on ChowNow. some times there is a miss communication with the store times but if you call the voicemail will tell you if their open or not. No other BBQ places can compare to this I find myself not knowing what to eat if they're not open. let's get into the food the meat is soo tender the ribs, pork, chicken,etc I've tried them all and essentially loved them all everything is so well seasoned and grilled to perfection compliments to the chef because he dose it every time! Not to mention the portion are for like a 300lb man so I always have leftovers lol. anyway I'm moving at the end of this month and this will be the ONLY thing I miss about Denver I might have to grab a bottle of the sauce before I leave ! read more

Kealoha's BBQ - 1. Lilikoi (Lily-Koy) BBQ Ribs - Barbeque Near Me - Denver, Colorado

I'm usually a little skeptical about kiosks like this one, but I'm so glad I gave it a try. I was debating between the ribs and was recommended I try the teriyaki ribs. These ribs did not disappoint! They are much larger than I expected and the meat was extremely tender. The teriyaki itself isn't too sweet which is how I prefer it and it's such a great balance against the char on the meat. The plate itself comes with a large scoop of white rice and island mac salad. I think next time I'd replace the mac with a small side salad if possible, just out of preference. All in all for about $13 this is a great value and I'm looking forward to going back! read more

Kealoha's BBQ - Lilikoi Teriyaki Ribs - Barbeque Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Food was amazing. Freshly made burger with a sauce that drizzled all over. Ill be back soon

As authentic as can be. We enjoyed everything we had. The Aloha Spirit thrives here! Stop by for ono grinds!

Ahh Hawaii ... there is simply nothing better than waking up to waves gently crashing and the smell of fresh brewed Kona coffee hitting your nostrils. I have never actually been to Hawaii, but if I had, I'd imagine I would wake up to those Mahalo vibes. I would also imagine having Kealohas BBQ for lunch. Recently I have had the pleasure of enjoying both the BBQ chicken and the pork ribs, and neither disappointed. The chicken was perfectly cooked, the rib meat was tender and falling off the bone, and the BBQ sauce had the perfect balance of sweetness and tang. I was utterly surprised by the serving sizes and would say you definitely get a bang for your buck. Also, do not sleep on the Mac salad here. I'm not sure what type of sorcery is going on in that little truck, but that Mac salad is truly magical. I have heard great things about the Oxtail soup and am eager to give it a try. Excited to see the menu expand as well. read more

Kealoha's BBQ - BBQ Chicken Plate - Barbeque Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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This place is SOUL good! Thank you for the great service and food. Keep it up!

Yummy Hawai'ian favorites. The nicest ALOHA spirit when greeted. Excellent customer service. Delicious Hawaii local favorites read more

Kealoha's BBQ - Kealoha's BBQ has fresh poi and will soon be adding laulau to their menu. Yay. Can't wait. - Barbeque Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Food here is NOT good, it's EXCELLENT. Don't judge a book by its cover. This little mom, and pop start up is superb. All sauces are home made, yes you heard right! Bacon, corn chowder soup is outstanding. Plain bowl with half regular chicken and half spicy chicken will play on your senses. Both meals are above par, and filling. There is a sample "homemade Hawaiian pie" that is mind blowing. This may be one of my most favorite discoveries in downtown Denver. Thank you Thank you Thank you Obseisances to you both. Troy Romuald Gamez read more

Omg ...... the bbq ribs and pulled pork was to die for.. the ribs literally fell of the bone ... I can't wait to eat here again but get there early because they sell out quickly read more

Because where I live and the sos I eat I've been taking the bus to 16th street mall 4-5 times a week. I've seen this truck and just ignored it. I decided to try it today and everything from the service and the food is awesome.i like the fact that their ribs are so tender and fall off the bone. The oxtail soup is definitely what I needed since I'm recovering from a cold and their cheese pie was was what made my all day Hawaiian meal as great as it was. This is definitely the best food I've had on 16th street mall and definitely plan on coming back soon. read more

Kealoha's BBQ - Oxtail soup with fresh vegetables and great taste - Barbeque Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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