We eat at this food truck often because the food is always so good! The service is always friendly…read moreand welcoming, which makes the experience even better every time we visit. I'm FINALLY writing a review. This time we ordered and enjoyed it at home, and as usual, they didn't disappoint. My husband always gets the sisig, and I usually go for the adobo. This time I decided to try the bistek (beef steak) and it was AMAZING! I'll definitely be ordering the bistek again next time. I love that they put their delicious garlic sauce on the rice so I can enjoy it with my plate. And of course, my all time favorite is their lumpia. Highly recommend!

I enjoyed their Garlic shrimp, it was a bit oily but very garlicky. I particularly love their…read moreGarlic oil in a jar and I use it for nearly everything like garlic bread, fried rice etc!

Elena's lunchwagon is usually parked towards the end of Kalaeloa Blvd., in Cambell Industrial Park,…read moreduring lunch time on weekdays. On a recent lunch visit I tried the Pork Adobo Fried Rice Omelette, Sari Sari and Mongo Beans. I've eaten the Pork Adobo Frice Rice Omelette and Sari Sari, from their restaurant in Waipahu, many times before. This was the first time I sampled them from the lunchwagon. Both dishes were as good as I remembered. The highlight of the dishes was the Mongo (aka Mung) Beans. It reminded me of a filipino style pork and beans, having the consistency of a thick pea soup. I think the pork made the dish, combined with the mongo beans it was delicious. This is definitively a dish that I would order again. Overall 3.5 stars.

I had Elena's for the first time at the Eat the Street event. I was on a mission: to try Elena's…read morepork adobo omelet. With all of the craziness of the event, this truck had one of the shortest lines and at first I thought it was because the food wasn't as good as their competitors...boy was I wrong! The line was so short because Elena's used their noggin before coming to the event! They had laminated menus with pictures and prices of all their offerings which they passed down the line, so by the time you got to the front you were ready to order and (in theory) had your money ready. To quote one of the girls standing behind me, "To wait two hours for a grilled cheese sandwich is bleepin' nuts! But guisantes, maybe!" Luckily the wait was only 10 minutes and I scampered back to my friends with the glorious omelet and an order of lumpia ($10). All of the food was extremely hot and fresh and the omelet was amazing! It was giant (I could only eat half) and the adobo was very flavorful and not fatty at all. The only thing I would change about it is a thinner omelet. The lumpia was good too, but it wasn't anything special, just plain lumpia. For me, this was the best thing about the Eat the Street event!!

I was on my way to Shabuya and ended up finding this food truck along the way as a happy accident…read more As a casual daily helper, I'm always looking at Yelp to help me find my next meal, so naturally I've heard of Laverne's for a while. When I found this food truck, I immediately wanted to stop by and see what the hype was about. I visited about 30 minutes before closing. The only thing they had run out of was the chop steak and one other protein, which wasn't too big of a deal for me. My eye was on the beef stew. Growing up in a Filipino household, I knew this dish as "caldareta." My dad would make this for me all the time. I asked for a bowl to go so I could enjoy it for dinner later. The first bite instantly sent me back to my family's home kitchen, where I would come home from school and find a pot of beef stew waiting for me. What I love about Hawaii is that it has a blend of cultures that I truly appreciate as a foodie, and experiences like this feel like a nostalgia tour. Thank you for this delicious meal. It made me miss my mom and dad a little more than I usually do. Food not only nourishes us, but also brings us back to a moment in time. I thank Laverne's for that.

I always like Laverne's food truck when I was living in Kunia I used to go to the one in Waikele…read morethe food was good so today me and the wife had errands to do so we got coffee and Starbucks and stop at the Kapolei one by Home Depot wasn't busy so wifey go the combo A and I got the B both with rice she got a side of the beef stew, had one guy serving the food my plate had the Kalua pig and Squid luau was ono the only downfall was the rice I guess was the day old rice cause was but other than that food was good

Good home-made Filipino comfort food that is reasonably priced. Would definitely come back here.read more

I was in the area driving to Whitmore VIllage to rescue a baby bird, and looked for a nearby place…read moreto pick up food, and my husband told me Merlinda's Kitchen is only a few blocks aways away from where I was to pick up the bird. As I looked for it on google maps, it's a hole in the wall on the main road, right behind the gas pumps. Although it looked barren and sketchy, inside was a local lady taking orders. After I selected and paid for my food, a line of local construction men started. That's when you know the place is pretty good. Although the place looks run down, they sell your basic Filipino hot foods. Since I didn't get to read the reviews on yelp, I didn't get the roast pork, and I got the 3 choice plate lunch (Laing, pigs feet soup and bitter melon) and a container of the pinakbet. The Laing (taro leaves with coconut and pork) was a little spicy, but really good, better than some other restaurants. The rest of the food was average, and the prices were very reasonable. Noodles to replace rice in the plate lunch is a dollar extra. Service is slow because only one person cashiering and preparing the orders, but that is how it is in the countryside mom and pop stores, so no be in a rush when ordering here. She was very courteous. If I'm in the area again, I'd buy from here again. I don't think there was anywhere to sit, but mostly everyone bought to take out anyway.

GiAiLex Kichen Food Truck at Pearl City Industrial Park…read more Got the Asian Style Ribs and Lechon Mix Plate from GiAiLex Kitchen Food Truck located in Pearl City Industrial Park right across the Aloha Shoyu Warehouse. Braddah George pumps out some of the Best Plate Lunches and this plate was another BANGAH right here. Came here hungry and left ready for Moi Moi. Just want to let you know that this place can get busy so you have to be patient and Braddah George is a one man show. It just baffles me how he can pump out all these Plate Lunches all by himself. That's incredible if you ask me. My advice to you is call ahead of time but no guarantee he answers the phone because it gets nuts Gotta check this place out if you're in the area. By the way price for this Plate right here was $19. Unreal

fun find - actually it's just been on my list of go to for a long while and i just havent gotten to…read moreit until now! I can see why the industrial workers enjoy this food truck! the portions are massive and the prices are affordable --- but how? all plates are under $24 even if you do a combo. i totally think it's a hefty meal especially for a male -- it'll make their bellies so happy! its a one man show so you may/may not have to wait, but just be patient it'll be worth it. or maybe just call in your order if you can. I got 2 plates - 1 fried chicken with noodle for $15, and 1 combo plate with steak and lechon for about $21 (i think). You can also choose 2 sides so i got fried rice and mac salad. Everything was really good and i was actually able to share these plates with my family, LOL. They are in pearl city industrial park...just pass sams club pearl city and make the right turn after it on the main road. they are parked on the side of the road near aloha shoyu and is a blue and white van.

Came here for the first time in a long time. Ordered the pork adobo and pinakbet plate and a side…read moreof pork guisantes. For dessert, we ordered halohalo, casscaron, banana lumpia, and bico. Everything was pretty delicious. The pork adobo was super fatty, but delicious and tender. The pinakbet was flavorful, but I wish there were more squash and meat. The pork guisantes meat was pretty tough. The halohalo was huge, but I wish it was a bit sweeter. The casscaron and banana lumpia were amazing. Staff are super friendly. Lots of table to dine at and a decent sized parking lot. They don't have a menu and they only serve 1-2 choice plates, no more, but you can order side dishes as well. They said the 2 choice plates are under $20.

I was craving breakfast longanisa with egg and rice. I was reluctant to order because of how some…read moreof the food was displayed. Some were in the steam table and some were simply placed on the counter on a plate with no heating underneath. There was a full spread of Filipino food straight from my childhood but what I was looking for was biko and bud bud and that I found! Those two items were only about $10. It was exactly like I expected. The bud bud was colored purple. It was perfect dipped in sugar! The biko was also very good. I always get transported back in my mind to days when my mom would bring me to Filipino potluck parties where I got to enjoy food from my culture. I'm glad this place exists and I'll be back to give them another try.

Ilocos Empenadas truck is located in Waipahu, same complex where Elena's are. Lots of parking but…read morealways full because of all the other eateries close by. I had a crave and wanted to give this place a try so I ordered 1 which cost me $6.50. Took about 20 mins to receive my order, they were busy midday on a Tuesday. The empenada came out hot and crispy, with all the right fillings inside. I liked it but I've had better. There was more Mongo beans and egg inside than longonisa. Still satisfied my craving though. The price for it could be lesser, I think too. Overall good, and service was friendly.

Came by on a whim Monday morning around 9:30am for thw firat time. After checking their IG I…read morethought there mat be a chance they were closed because it said they were open for pre order pick up only. We saw there were a bunch of people eating on the tables under the tarp in front the truck so we decided to walk around and see. The trucks order window was closed but the back was open and I saw a lady cooking and asked if they were open. She told me to come around. The truck door was open slightly and a gentlemen greeted me with a smile from behind it. I told him it was my first time there. He said he would take my order since it was my first time but they were only doing pre orders today. I thought that was so nice and ordered 2 empanadas. They came out quickly. 6.50 each and I was able to use Venmo to pay! I pulled one out right away and noticed how big and oily it was. I was thrilled by the size not so much by the oiliness. The outside was very crispy and had a nice flavor besides the oil. The filling was primarily papaya, there was not much meat and the egg was more towards the bottom. Overall I wish there was more meat and the egg was more evenly distributed throughout but I think the size is great for the price. I reccomend eating with the vinegar that comes with it because it helps cut the flavor of the oil. I would come back to support because the gentleman was very nice and my husband and I enjoyed the empanadas even though it was quite oily.

My Lechon Kawali plate was the best ever. It was cooked to order and it was very tasty and fresh at…read morethe perfect temperature. This plate along with rice only cost $18.00 and the portions are generous. The lady taking my order was very friendly and when I added a tip she responded "thank you for the tip and bless you". The cook even had me sample a piece of the Lechon dipped in their vinegar sauce which tasted awesome, and he said he would include this sauce along with their other sauce with my plate. The food truck itself is so cute (sorry forgot to take a picture) with a homey facade. I'm usually around the area where they park their food truck once a week, and I'll definitely patron their place again!

Yessss. Probably the best Filipino food I've had in a long time, they're super friendly and humble…read more Definitely the BEST lumpia I've EVER had. Don't you just hate it when you bite into lumpia that is chewy and hard to bite through all the way because there's too much layers that didn't cook through? Not theirs. Dat buggah had mean crunch action all the way through, every bite. And the filling is delicious. Braddah also gave me small kine taste test for his sisig and pork adobo, didn't even ask him. They tasted wonderfully, with calamansi accompanying the sisig, which of course prompted me to buy another plate. Your ploy worked on me! Hah. The pancit is perfect, all around awesome food truck located in Mililani Tech Park. No seating, plenny street parking, just park with consideration of others. I'll be back for more of those lumpia.