I first came across Papi's Tacos back in 2019 when I came to this area to check out Cheesus Chrust…read morefood truck (no longer there) and had dessert at Aloha Rolls (no longer there either). Papi's Tacos was across from Aloha Rolls. Alex had the football game on (Philadelphia vs someone), and we just started talking. We sat there for an hour talking. He was super friendly and cool. He even offered me a beer. I was skeptical that the food would be as good as back home (I'm from Southern California), but, upon learning he was from Santa Ana, I figured he knew what good Mexican food should taste like. I didn't buy anything then, as I was already full and had food left over, but lamented it. Fast forward to a few weeks ago, I specifically drove from Waikiki to this area to get food from Papi's Tacos. I do recommend the drive along the windward side of the island if you aren't pressed for time. I got the super burrito with carne asada and my GF got two carne asada tacos. Both were amazing. If you're on Oahu, make the trip, you won't regret it. Hale'iwa is a nice little time to check out in the area as well.

This is not a one star review due to the service and salsa. The lady taking orders in front was…read morewarm, welcoming and recommended the chipotle chicken as her favorite. They have a mini fridge with bottled water for sale and complimentary salsas with heat levels clearly labeled. I tried the spiciest one and it was awesome, authentic, fresh and full of vibrant flavor with a blast of heat. The burrito itself was a decent portion but so mediocre, the rice was under seasoned and totally over cooked to the point it had the same mushy consistency as the refried beans. The chicken was flavorless and kind of tough so I was actually grateful there were so few pieces. I requested extra cilantro and it was equivalent to a half a teaspoon sprinkled about the whole burrito. Sorry to say I will not be returning and would not recommend this truck if you're in the area.

I came for the shrimp tacos and I ended up wandering around and checking out other vendors. I am so…read morehappy that I ran into Nelly's tacos. When we visited, it rained a little on this day but that didn't stop us from enjoying some grindz. I have been on the hunt for really great tacos on the island. I had bought two tacos and they were two too little so after a few bites, I went back and ordered six more to share with my family who was visiting from out of town. The person running the food truck was so pleasant and kind. I enjoyed my first experience. I am already dreaming of my next bite and looking forward to my next 45 minute drive to Kahuku just for these tacos. I've gotta say the best food on this island is on wheels!

This place looks a little sketchy but the food was good and the guy in the old bus was real nice…read more We had a good meal and just watch out for the scavengers, cats all over waiting for you to feed them or drop food. They are expensive.

Great little taco spot. I was pleasantly surprised by the flavor. We stopped in about an hour…read morebefore closing and still received great service and great food.

Tourist Trap! $27…read morefor a fish burrito that literally had 2 pinky size pieces of boiled fish. Wanted to support local business--as they claim to be--so have good food not expensive crap. Not recommended.

Brah hands down best garlic shrimp on the island .. especially the spicy one . Came there again…read moretonight on Easter after a long drive through traffic and bradda hooked it up . Throw bradda a nice tip and your plate just might weigh a little extra .broke da mouth. This my first review I ever wrote From braddah Kai spears Yessah

Shrimp was amazing. Love the medium spicy garlic sauce. Steak was cooked to order, and also…read moreseasoned well. The potato salad was not bad, but was a little bland for my liking. Definitely fresh, and cooked to order quality. Service was great. Answered all our questions and told us up front what items has already sold out. Truck is located on the side of the highway, but plenty of room to park and stay safely out of traffic. Great grab and go, then hit the beach!

I def recommend this spot as well the burgers are super good, there is always a line so try to…read moreplace an order online if you can. There is indoor seating, and outdoor seating, the secret sauce is always really good, and their onion rings are really good as well. Ambiance is super sick its outdoor, and indoor, but def would recommend coming here after surfing, swimming at the nearby beaches. Mahalo!

Definitely worth the stop if you're on this side of the island! We checked out the bakery first,…read morethen grabbed food from the separate chicken sandwich shop. The chicken sandwich and fries were so good we ate every bite before I even thought to take a picture. The whole area has such a fun, relaxed vibe with lots of little shops and places to walk around, making it a great spot to spend some time instead of just grabbing a quick meal. The service was friendly and welcoming, which made the experience even better. We'll definitely be back!

This is one of the taco food trucks at the Polynesian Cultural Center. I ordered the chicken…read morenachos. And boy oh boy. A whole lot of chicken. Ingredients were fresh. And the service was quite nice. There is seating right out near the front and you can sit and enjoy your meal. By the way, we returned on Sunday and they are closed on Sunday and Wednesday.

So, my teenager got a bean and cheese burrito with rice and beans on the side and green salsa. She…read moresaid it was good. Unfortunately, she threw it up a couple of hours later (and then some) and felt sick the rest of the evening. But at least the food was good. ‍ lol

Sorry late post! This was about a month from posting this!…read moreMy family, bf, and I wanted to support food trucks today for our lunch, so we decided to head to the Kahuku Sugar Mill I wanted a garlic shrimp plate and this is usually my go-to spot. I love the garlic smears they leave on the rice and that it's almost like a paste (my preference lol). Though it is very oily/buttery (almost like a pool) where they have the shrimps- still really Ono! My dad wanted to try their squid and shrimp plate (garlic butter combo)- he said he enjoyed it! He requested no garlic on his rice. Overall, this has been my preferred garlic shrimp plate. I don't like the shrimp heads at the shells aren't too hard. There's some places and it's very crunchy. These ones aren't pretty soft so I don't have to worry about it hurting my lips when I suck the garlic off lol I do want to note that I had shrimp here once and it was a bit mushier than usual. This was a couple months ago, but all the other times, the shrimp has been a good texture

Worst shrimp experience, ever…read more The shrimp were Overcooked and mushy. I'm not sure what the sauce was but I tasted neither garlic nor butter. The Rice was too. Lumps of overcooked mush. Just a dreadful experience.

Not sure I get the hype. We got the shrimp scampi. I felt like it kinda lacked flavor. Something…read morethere but not strong or particularly interesting. The shell is on but cut open so up to you if you want to eat the shell. I appreciated that they had covered outdoor seating though since it was raining.

Giovanni's was one of those OG North Shore stops I wanted to try because it felt so iconic. The…read moretruck covered in signatures, the picnic tables, the garlic in the air, all of it. I ordered the shrimp scampi and this was also the first time in my life I had ever peeled shrimp. There is apparently a science to it. First, you lick off all that butter and garlic from the shell. Then you peel the shrimp. Much better system. The shrimp were garlicky, buttery, messy, and completely worth the effort. I ate all 12. It came with two scoops of rice, which was more than I needed, so one scoop went to the chickens, zebra doves and magpies hanging around the tables. They were very happy with that arrangement. Feed them on the side not in the shed, otherwise... I also signed the truck wall, because once you are there, you kind of have to. Not fancy, not polished, also Not Cheap but still a very fun North Shore food stop. And I would eat those 12 shrimp again

Where there's a will there's a way. I had a top 5 burger of…read moremy life here. The Paniolo is a must try. Everything here was keeping it 100. These guys are out here aura farming no cap. Might be the best onion rings I've ever had and fries all done in tallow. Staff was friendly and supper accommodating. I have to go back to try a couple of other things hopefully I'll remember to get a photo then. Don't listen to the impatient haters in the older reviews. They are in Hawaii and still complaining?? Big mistake. Cheers guys and keep up the aloha.

In the sleepy town of Laie on the North Shore of Oahu, my son and I stopped into Seven Brothers to…read moretry their signature burger and fries. We were welcomed into the small hole-in-the-wall restaurant in a neighborhood strip mall by a young woman named Telani. Telani could not have been more excited to tell us everything there was to know about the entire menu and the history of the family who owned it. Telani was so genuinely interested in us and asked question after question that made us feel like we were celebrities that had just walked into a small town diner. Telani is the star of this story, but I want to mention that the other two employees left a positive impression as well, amazing service is clearly a culture at this restaurant. Our shake took a little longer than usual because they were accommodating a young boy with a severe peanut allergy. At the end of our meal, Telani walked over and handed us a personalized postcard that she had written to commemorate our visit! This 17-year-old medical student at BYU Hawaii just put my own customer service expectations to absolute shame. I cannot wait to get back to my hotel staff and share this story and hopefully inspire them to start writing some postcards of their own. I've just finished writing one of my own. P.S. All the food was AMAZING! We got the Shez's paniolo burger, the Sterlings teriyaki burger, the paniolo fries, the banana bread, and a vanilla shake with Nutella and Oreo. Gonna have to hit the hotel treadmill hard tomorrow.

My Chirashi was amaizing, the fish was very fresh, it's a must if you go to Kahuku. I have to go…read moreback for a surf and turf My friend had a buddah bowl with seared ahi, healthy and delicious! Very recommended

Tried out Aji Limo Truck for dinner while in the area. It's neighbours to Seven Brothers…read more - Fried calamari ($12.00 USD) - standard fare - Yuca fries ($10.00 USD) - small portion - Thai poke ($19.00 USD plate) - out of mango. Poke was substandard. Plates aren't worth the extra cost - Ceviche poke ($17.00 USD bowl) - only came with a few chips, red onions and lettuce. Meh - Spicy poke ($17.00 USD bowl) - way too much raw white onion - Hawaiian poke ($19.00 USD plate) - Palo santo poke ($19.00 USD plate/17.00 USD bowl) - best of the pokes we tried - Yakisoba ($17.00 USD) - chicken was dry, noodles were bland Foodland in the adjacent lot has better poke at half the price.