My friend and I visited this vendor when we went to the food truck park in Waikiki. My friend was instantly drawn to them as they had a grill set up. He boldly went up to the vendor and asked for a sample which I embarrassingly looked away but he was given a piece (hey, closed mouths don't get fed) and he was immediately set on getting something from here. He got the ribs plate, I was $35 and came with salad, rice, and fries. It took a while for it to be ready, like 30 minutes, but I do understand as when it came out, it was literally a GIANT rib piece. He cut the meats off the rib and started nawing on it like a cave man. It was a very enjoyable experience for him, although, it was clear that the meat was a bit chewy and tough. The chewiness and toughness was a big let down for sure, as for all the meat that he cut off from the bone, they were all very hard to eat. HOWEVER, it was very flavorful, so I guess it is the trade-off from the way they smoke/cook it. We also added a chorizo, it was flavorful and juicy, obviously much easier to eat. The fries were good, some pieces soaked up the meat flavor which was yum. The salad was underneath the meat and got sooo greasy I couldn't eat it, the tomatoes were good though. Overall, I feel like the ribs plate was super worth it. However, you just have to be ready to put your teeth and jaw through a bit of a battle. read more

Mar del Plata Argentina BBQ - Steakhouses Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

The steak is really tasty. I had the plate and the completo sandwich. Cannot decide which is my favourite between them, both had great elements - the sides for the plate, and the bread is so good for the sandwich. Unfortunately I cannot recommend the ribs. While the flavour was there, the day we got them, it was quite tough to cut and rather chewy which was disappointing. A lot went to waste. Don't forget to add your choice of side sauces on the table in front of the truck! All 3 are excellent. Service is quick. The wait in the courtyard is pleasant, specially if there is a breeze and the sun is a little lower, quite comfortable. read more

Foood is really delicious! I initially went for the chorizo a but ended up getting the sandwich de vacío and I don't regret it. The chimichurri is so good. Service was great. read more

Mar del Plata Argentina BBQ - Sándwich de Vacío - Steakhouses Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I had the sandwich de vacío and it was excellent! The owner is super friendly. 2 thumbs up!!

We stopped by this food truck in Waikiki during a weekly event that the city has. There were so many people lined up for this food truck and they had an interesting display of the meats cooking over a fire. We ordered the Sandwich de Vacio with fries, but were a little disappointed as the cuts of meat were thick and chewy. Not sure if this is the way it was supposed to be as it was our first time having this Argentine food and they were overloaded with orders. read more

Mar del Plata Argentina BBQ - Sandwich de Vacio - Steakhouses Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

THE BEST FOOD IN HAWAII!! Get the sandwich and your mouth will truly thank you. Even our 1and 3 year old loved it was so good my husband went back and ordered a second one. For reference, he is VERY picky about steak (he's a chef). His literal woods "these needs to be at Disneyland" 100000000/100000 Cute little area around tons of other food trucks! Service was phenomenal and he was so kind!! Ask him for his recommendations on sauces read more

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We ordered the Costillitas- Ribs of Beef. It looked pricey but we decided to try it. It did NOT disappoint. It was huge and was more than enough for two people. The meat was so flavorful and tender. The salad dressing was unique and very tasty. The fries and rice also were very good. read more

Mar del Plata Argentina BBQ - Costillitas- Ribs of Beef - Steakhouses Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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We enjoyed eating it, but the vacio was not tender, chewy and hard to eat. the rest of the food was simple but great Service was very nice and it didn't took longer to be served A lot of food trucks and choices read more

The meat plate with rice & salad was so good. I shared this dish with my 10 year old son & it was more than enough food for both of us. The meat was medium & comes with chimmichurri sauce or a garlic aioli. These guys know their food! Would most definitely go back again. read more

Always been a fan of Argentine food. Had the beef Milanesa Sandwich. The meat was plump, tender, layered with nice tomato slices and a tangy chimichuri. The menu selection is not overpopulated, there's a good assortment of BBQ plates , Chicken, Sausages, Empanadas...pricing is very fair for what you're getting. Fortunately I live in Waikiki and will have to try the other items. read more

We had the steak sandwich and it was so delicious! The meat was cooked to order and it was amazing. One of the only places that stays open late around Laie and we super appreciated it. Highly highly recommend! read more

Mar del Plata Argentina BBQ - Steakhouses Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

If you're a meat lover, YOU HAVE TO TRY THIS PLACE. We got the steak plate, ribs, and steak sandwich. The meat was cooked to perfection, was juicy and the ribs melt in your mouth. I went with the recommendation and got all three sauces on my steak sandwich. Hands down the BEST steak sandwich I've ever had! There were fireworks of flavor in my mouth. Can't recommend this place enough. The guys running it are super chill. The perfectly crispy fries and the ambiance were cherries on top. I wish I lived here just so I could keep coming back to this place. read more

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Great food! The steak sandwich is amazing. My wife and I try to get down to Waikiki as often as we can just for their food.

The steaks here are excellent, I've had the Sandwich De Vacio a couple times already. The amount of steak you get is pretty generous and thick if that's to your taste. For me I think it's delicious and cooked to the right temperature. The Chimichuri sauce that comes with it is amazing. Frederico is very friendly and will serve you well, this place deserves your business! read more

Mar del Plata Argentina BBQ - Sandwich De Vacio - Steakhouses Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

AMAZING!!!!! Definitely a winner in my book! He cooks the meat for the day and it is right there for you! 10 out of 10!!!!

great service, fries were mid, girlfriend got food poisoning from the second one from the top. Better iff goin to Mickey D's

Had the steak sandwich with all the different sauces and it was phenomenal full of flavor most flavor we've had on any Hawaiian island so far the sausage sandwich was really good quality sausage full of flavor as well. The sauce for the fries was odd but very good french fry game could be picked up a bit but all in all great option. read more

Food is amazing. The service was great and ambiance was great as well. Got the Sandwich Del Vacio and it was AMAZING. This location was at the Hawaii Night market 2024. I would Definitely recommend and would go back again. Will definitely be a repeat customer. read more

After seeing some YouTubers trying the sandwich de vacio, they made it look so good, I told myself the next time I'm on Oahu, that's one of the things I had to try , since I live on the Big Island. I was able to experience the sandwich De vacio this past June at the Kakaako night market, I would rate it a 6 out of 10 ( a little disappointing) for these reasons: seasoned meat was cut to thick, making it chewy and the portion was skimpy ( I think they conservering since I was there early and they wanted to make sure they had enough to last the night) , that said, the things I did like was the sauce they put on the sandwich and the seasoning and smoked flavor of the meat . Thus, my opinion from what I experienced is that the sandwich was over priced at $20.00 U.S. read more

We were in north shore by sugar mill and the smell attracted us to them. They did not disappoint we did the steak sandwich with chimichurri and spicy mayo, it was a great portion with a generous side of fries. The owner was so nice and you can feel his passion when it comes to his food. This became our favorite place to visit when we come to the north shore. Mucha gracias me encanto todo!! read more

really really good food the meat is so delicious. the best place to try brazilian/argentina barbecue.

Personally, I wouldn't give a 5 star review to just anyone- but the food was really good! Had the sandwich de vacío. Good amount of meat. Steak was juicy. Fries well seasoned and crispy. Mahalo Mar de Plata! read more

Amazing food! If you haven't tried them yet the steak sandwiches definitely hit the spot.