Fall of the bone tender ribs with a great sauce. Some of the best ribs around town. Hard to find good ribs in Denver. Enjoyed the mac salad. Just plain and simple and tasted fresh. BBQ chicken was good as well as the teriyaki chicken. Prefer the teriyaki sauce over the BBQ sauce. Great teriyaki sauce. Not too much ginger/spices. No desserts at the time. Friendly service but fairly slow. Did not get all my order quite right but well worth the wait. read more

So good! Got the BBQ pulled pork sandwich.

Really fantastic new food truck on 16th street. I love ribs and these are fantastic and very reasonably priced for downtown. Strongly recommend. read more

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

This is THE BOMB HAWAIIAN BBQ!! Seriously, I've only eaten here twice when visiting Denver, and it is at the top of my list of priorities whenever I visit Denver from now on. I had the Kahlua Pork Burger the first time, and it was really good! I just visited again last weekend, and had the Kahlua Pork plate... EXCELLENT! Quite possibly the BEST Kahlua Pork I've EVER had! The flavor was so Delicious, and the portion is Great! The lady that owns it is really sweet too... Definitely support this place! You'll be so happy you did. read more

I had the Lilikoi BBQ ribs today! IT WAS SO SO GOOD!!

This little food truck has great food at a great price! Authentic Hawaiian food, can not go wrong with anything on the menu.

Picked up their Lilikoi BBQ Chicken Plate this afternoon and it totally hit the spot. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the lilikoi bbq sauce is sweet and tangy, exactly how it should be! The woman at the window was super warm and friendly and the food is delicious - cant ask for more from a kiosk on the 16th St Mall! I will definitely be back. read more

Not a place to dismiss, delicious and the price is right , owners were very friendly and offered samples . I enjoyed the loco moco and my friend had the spareribs that were covered in a delicious sauce. Definitely worth the stop read more

Broke da mouth! Just like home. Kealohas has amazing desserts too. They got a winnahs lilikoi sauce that dresses up everything nicely. Good quality meats and awesome friendly service read more

I went over there because their food looks delicious on instagram so I decided to go see how their food was. I drove an hour and half to Denver, just to wait 40 minutes for my food. While I was waiting to pick up my order for around 20 minutes, I saw a plate full of chicken sitting on top of the microwave uncovered. When it was my turn to tell the female worker that I was there to pick up my order, I noticed she put the plate in the microwave and I was praying to God that wasn't my food. She then gave me my food. For the next few days I had the worst stomach ache I've ever had. If I could give this dirty and unsanitary location 0 stars I would in a heart beat. No food should be left out and heated up hours later, that is extremely disgusting. I hope the department of public health shuts this place down. If you want stale food and diarrhea please come to this place. read more

Take a trip to the Big Island without the flight - you MUST visit Kealoha's BBQ. From the warmest Aloha Spirit greeting as you order, to the onolicious (That's "delicious" in Hawa'ii) food in your tummy - this place is real and authentic. I had the chicken plate - ENORMOUS portion, delectable grilled chicken in lilikoi (passion fruit) BBQ sauce with rice and mac salad for a great price. Treat yourself to lilikoi cream cheese pie for dessert - it's addictive! Lastly, the owners, Krystie and Kealoha, are the kindest people you'll meet - i feel like I've made new friends after one (of many to come!) visit. Support local business - support fantastic people - get your ono on at Kealohas! Mahalo for making my day! read more

Kealohas BBQ is a must for anyone in the area. The bbq chicken, ribs, and lilikoi (passion fruit) pie was so delicious. I didn't expect so much food for the price. It is the best value in the downtown area. Owners are down to earth and doing their best to bring a little piece of Hawaii to the Mile High. read more

Arrived as they were closing so I was extremely disappointed...this quickly turned to immense joy when the owner gave me a teriyaki chicken bowl and bottle of water and refused to let me pay for it. Chicken was juicy and so flavorful and served on sticky white rice like mom used to make. This has become a destination to visit anytime I come to Denver. 10/10 read more

The best ribs I have ever tasted. The owners are a super nice couple, who are eager to share Hawaiian culture and food. I'm looking forward to returning and trying their other dishes, but it won't be easy to stay away from the ribs. They were simply fantastic. read more

Would definitely recommend Kealohas I have ordered from here twice and the food has had no flaws. The salad is a great side dish. Restaurant owner is very nice and helped us very much in our order. Order from here and you won't regret read more

Kealoha's BBQ - Short Lilikoi BBQ Pork Ribs Plate Tossed Salad Lilikoi Cream Cheese Pie Mango pie - Barbeque Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Kealohas BBQ by far has been the best bbq chicken and ribs I've had on 16th street or in a while! They're a super nice family owned business with great generosity & and great food! #Oxtailsoup #BBQribs #BBQchicken read more

Love meeting both of these peeps. The lilikoi BBQ ribs and Lilikoi pie (short bread crust) was onolicious !! Sending my Denver Police and Sheriff partners, Hawaii friends and United ohana to enjoy. What a taste of aloha ! read more

Hard to get authentic Hawaiian grindz on mainland but tonight, hit jackpot! I'd drive hours for food like this but Kealohas brought it to my house! Loco Moco w/gravy & patty so right you know it's made by people who grew up on islands, Lilikoi BBQ chicken so juicy it melts in mouth & a sauce I could eat by the bowl + mac salad that tells me somebody's auntie shared her secret recipe. Add in a couple Spam Musubi, Lilikoi Cream Cheese Pie & Haupia all so ono if I close my eyes I'd swear I'm back in Hawai'i. Did I mention the fresh made lilikoi juice made f/fruit grown on big island? This meal straight broke da mouth! If you're in CO & want some seriously ono Hawaiian Grindz hit up Kealohas BBQ at their kiosk downtown or follow them to know when delivery is an option. Your belly will be glad you listen to me! Mahalo, Kristie! You put smiles on lots of faces with this dinner! read more

As good as I remember from eating on the big Island of Hawaii! Kristy and Kealohas are lovely people! Great food good prices come welcome to Their first Colorado winter! Went back yesterday and brought a colleague who is now a raving fan of this great food! read more

I was in town for business and needed a quick lunch before heading out to the airport and stumbled upon this little food stand in the middle of 16th Street. It is a jem, the couple who run this joint are from Hilo and cook up really good plate lunch. You got to check this place out. read more

Kealoha's BBQ - Sweet BBQ ribs with rice and mac salad not bad for 10 bucks. - Barbeque Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Delicious food, large portions, low prices. This is a great example of what a food truck should be!

Showed up on the first day they opened and have been coming back ever since! The food is amazing and taste is something different from anything you'll find in downtown or even Colorado. I highly recommend trying everything on the menu. I didn't know I'd like Ox Tail until I had it here. read more

Definitely a stop of mine when ever I'm on 16th St Mall. Some of the best Hawaiian food I've eaten since moving here, 11 years ago. The Aloha Spirit is strong at Kealoha's. Can't wait to see whats on the menu next! Mahalo nui!! read more

Cured my homesickness 100%. They had the laulau shipped straight from Hilo (Big Island), the oxtail is on point, ribs are delicious, and the lilikoi cheesecake is perfect! They even had chili-pepper water which made my day. Such friendly people with lots of Aloha. I saw that they also added loco moco, and told me they're planning on having shave ice in the summer. Definitely coming back here soon! read more

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FYI got the pork ribs. Food was cold, rice was hard, pork was fatty and they forgot my macaroni salad.

We just grabbed lunch today and it was amazing. It was a chilly day out but the flavor of pork ribs and chicken plates both ono (delicious). They took us back to our happy spot on the islands. Thanks for the wonderful food and the midday break. We will be back! Mahalo! read more

Great ribs, love the mac salad and the dessert pie. This place is great and the people are extremely nice, I will be back!

I recently relocated to Denver 3 weeks ago for work, and I am a big fan of everything on their menu and the owners! I am far away from my home in Houston, but I feel that sense of home in Denver with the owners welcoming islander vibe and lots of love put into every dish. Proud to label myself as a "REGULAR" at this awesome establishment!!! read more

I encountered this small kiosk of delicious nourishment on happenstance as I traveled into town for business. The owner was extremely gracious as I appeared at the very end of their day, and (not surprisingly, looking back) they had run out of a lot of their menu choices. But what she did have she offered with such genuine hospitality that I felt welcomed into her journey and new adventures in CO; the food was indescribably transporting to the island of her heritage. Go now! Can't wait to try the cream cheese pie that she said she'd have tomorrow... ;) read more