We were excited to try a recommendation from a blog we had seen, specifically the sisig tacos, and the crispy Taiwanese chicken. first of all, it was really hard to catch this truck while it was still open. Although they had hours that where I listed, we missed them the first time because they put up a sign that said back @ 5. The second time we caught them, it was right before they put up the back at 5 sign, and I think that's why the sisig was super tough and chewy - we got the bottom of the pot sisig haha. Anyhow, happy to report the chicken was very tasty. The fry was light, the seasoning on point and the portion was sizable. Both were plated on top of a banana leaf, which I thought was great presentation. Overall I would say it was okay, probably not something we'd hit up again, but glad we tried it! read more

Merienda Maui - Taiwanese chicken - Asian Fusion Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

We were in town to celebrate my birthday, staying nearby and we saw a group of food trucks in the safeway parking lot. This one caught our eye and we checked it out with high expectations.. We ordered the lumpia which is a great start or complimentary side to any dish, they were on point. I also ordered the bulgogi dish and my love interest got the loco moco. Both hit the spot and came out in a respectable amount of time. Customer service was good and we left happy. The only thing about this place and it's food truck neighbors is that they close pretty early. Not a problem, just an island thing.. no complaints here read more

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Opened in July 2021 by three graduates of the Maui Culinary Academy, all born in the Philipphines, "Merienda" is defined as "light meals". But, don't think the portions are small because they are not! LOCATION: The food truck is parked in the Lahaina Cannery Mall on the Longs Drug side of the mall along highway 30. Two other trucks were there as well, encompassing a few picnic tables in the middle. MENU: Fusion of Asian, Mexican and American cuisines. BEVERAGE: Refresher of the Day - $5.00 Traditionally served as a thick tapioca-like dessert, the Mango Sago here is made into a drink. It has the consistency of a smoothie with a refreshing blend of mango, lemonade and condensed milk. I'm not keen on boba, but the small pearls used here gave the drink added texture and uniqueness. FOOD: Pork Sisig Tacos - $6.00 (2 pcs.) In addition to pork meat, sisig also contains parts of the pig's face like the ears and snout. That said, some will be turned off, like myself, but I tried it anyway. I honestly loved it, not only because it was palatable, but the mixture went well with the creamy sriracha aioli. Excellent! Shrimp Tacos - $8.00 (2 pcs.) Borrring... I think not. While the well-seasoned, crunchy shrimp is the star of this Asian twist on the traditional camarón taco, the gochujang sauce is the secret ingredient. The sauce is a Korean chili paste that has a savory, sweet and peppery flavor which skyrockets this otherwise mundane taco to the stars. Philli-Beefsteak - $12.00 Whoa, if this sammy hit the streets of Philadelphia, they'd put Pat's & Geno's out of business! It was that good. While I like a traditional cheesesteak, this Filipino-inspired version is aloft of the American-classic not only with its pillowy soft, toasted bun, but the addition of an intense garlicky chimichurri sauce. Oral orgasmic! Adding this to my "Best Thing I Ever Ate" collection. Tocilog - $9.00 Filipino and Japanese cuisines join forces in this garlicky rice bowl, topped with tender and savory chunks of pork and a gooey egg half. Comforting and delish. Taiwanese Salt & Pepper Chicken - $9.00 Similar to Japanese karaage chicken with a crisp coating, the Taiwanese recipe adds five spice, giving the chunks of tender chicken a slightly sweet note. Umami Fries - $6.00 Crispy shoestrings drizzled with a creamy blend of gochujang and mayo made for the perfect app/side dish. Pork Lumpia - $10.00 (5 pcs.) Thickly-stuffed with ground pork and minced veggies, this homemade version is the real deal. I never use the vinegar-based dipping sauce as I'm more of a purist when it comes to spring rolls. SERVICE: Everyone was friendly, professional and passionate as they are the owners and know the biz well. OVERALL: Creative twists along with traditional fare results in a memorable experience. Terrific job, Merienda! read more

Wow!!! Incredible, flavor explosion food!! Stopped by for lunch at 11 am today and got the pork Sisig tacos, okonomiyaki Brussels sprouts and the longganisa loco moco. We had the calamansi lemonade. Tart and sweet. Lots more to try and everything was cooked fresh and served hot! I honestly can't say what I liked best. I'll probably go again during my trip to try more. Everything is so delicious!! read more

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Every item here at a Merienda Maui food truck was delicious. The only mistake we made was not eating here sooner, since we would have returned to try more of the menu. We selected two types of tacos, the Shrimp and the Thai Beef Tacos. The shrimp tacos are served with a cabbage slaw, a ginger sesame dressing (not a strong flavor), gochujang aioli (dominant flavor that worked well with the shrimp), and some pickled red onions on top. Somewhat simple but all flavors combine well, the shrimp stands out with the aioli, and it has a tropical sense to it. The Thai Beef Tacos use a Thai marinade on the beef (sourced from Maui, though I couldn't tell the difference from regular beef in these chunks in a taco). Beyond that it's a common taco with a tomato salad (pico de gallo), jalapeño, cilantro, and mint (rather than a common diced onion pairing). The marinade infused into each piece of beef and truly carried the dish. I would have eaten it without the garnishes, though they do help fill out the taco. I also thought this was the most basic item we ordered, and would want to try out other items before repeating this. Lastly the Phili-bistek Sando with fries was the true star of the show. It reads as a cheesesteak with bell peppers and onions, and Mayo/chimichurri sauce on top. Yet I think this meat was also marinated, since I can't conceive how much umami was oozing from this burger. It is hands down the best cheesesteak I have every had...and I've been to Philadelphia. I found other recipes online that use a soy marinade to prepare the beef (tapa beef seems to be the Filipino name), and this sounds like it tasted. There was a lot of beef pieces, we shared the burger along 3 people, and I think that the circular shape made it seem larger than if it had been on a longer hoagie bread. Onion jam rather then regular onions would keep the tastebuds working, the Japanese Mayo would introduce both tangy and sweet flavors, and the chimichurri would add parsley, cilantro, and garlic notes. The burger was messy, but worth it. And the fries were extra crispy, similar to In-N-Out double fried fries but thicker. These work perfectly with just ketchup. We considered the Umami fries, which have gochijang and Mayo and Furikake at the same time, and I think all that sauce would reduce the crispiness of the fries. I would still try it, but the fries are top notch and a quick dip in ketchup is all that is needed. The Okonomiyaki Brussel sprouts also sound like an amazing Asian take on the vegetable and something to try next time. read more

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Food: - umami fries: 8/10, fries are always good - chow fun: 8/10, good portion size and flavor, good for sharing between two people - ube horchata: 9/10, so so good! The best ube item I had on the island Service: - good and fast service Ambiance: - plenty of parking - minimal outside seating read more

*Chefs kiss* Mereinda Maui is a Asian fusion food truck in the same plaza as Lahaina Cannery. My grandpa, husband, and I came here after a day at the beach. We ordered the phili-bistek sandwich, Chinese 5 spiced pork, tocilog, and sisig tacos. They were all amazing!!! The phili-bistek sandwich was cheesy similar to a philly cheesesteak with a Filipino twist. This is definitely a place to try when in Maui. I would say after trying out different spots throughout the island, there are better food at the food trucks versus an actual brick and mortar. read more

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We came upon Merienda after watching a YouTube video on Maui food. We decided to give it a try. The ambience was good, but I wish the food trucks weren't so close to each other; the smoke from the generators was annoying. The service was good. I had a Philly bistek sandwich, essentially their take on a Philly cheesesteak. The sandwich was delicious. Would definitely try again. read more

Merienda Maui - Philly bistek - Asian Fusion Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

Friendly hard working people running this truck. Interesting blend of choices on the menu blending Filipino, Mexican, Japanese and korean flavors. All was tasty. Pork belly and rice, Bulgogi beef and according to our friends pork tacos, all great. Umami fries worth a try as are the thai beef tacos, but I thought the corn tacos kinda ruined it. Would rather it on salad or rice. Good value fresh choice though in Lahaina. read more

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My husband and I were on our way to a poke place when I got unbelievably hangry and came upon a strip mall area with some food trucks. One of our main goals during our trip here in Maui is to experience food that we can not get anywhere else and Merienda did not disappoint!!! Their beef chow fun was amazing - they really made it their own special version and the flavors together was straight up addicting. I also loved the umami fries! The sauces and toppings went together so well!!! I am no longer hangry but extremely satisfied while also sad that we will not have this where we live. I hope they continue to do well and grow so we can find them again when we visit next time!!! read more

Merienda Maui - Umami fries - Asian Fusion Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

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The best tacos I have ever eaten. I hope to go back and try some other menu items. I had the Thai beef tacos. Tasty beef, fresh tasty veggies, spiced perfection, nice corn shells, they were wonderful. Two for $9 great price. read more

Merienda Maui - Meriendas Food Truck - Asian Fusion Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

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Great food. Period. I found out about Merienda from YouTube and so glad I did. We got the Thai Beef Tacos which had great flavor and the Tocilog. Love a great food truck and this one didn't disappoint. read more

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One of the better food trucks we tried in West Maui. Food: We tried the Phili-bistek sandwich. It came with the freshest fries - seasoned not exactly how we'd like, but it was unique, hot, fluffy on the inside, thin & crispy on the outside. The sandwich itself was delicious. No complaints. Service: Guy was personable, nice and funny during our short interaction. Food came out within read more

Merienda Maui - Asian Fusion Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

Excellent. I'd love to go back and try everything else on the menu - it was phenomenal. We'd been at the beach all day with kids and were hot/exhausted. I was craving something filling, healthy, and flavorful. If that's what you're looking for, look no further than Merienda. Wow!! The dude at the counter couldn't have been older than 15. But he was super knowledgeable about the menu items and gave solid recommendations. I ended up going with the Beef Bulgogi - this had Korean style beef which was cooked to perfection with tons of flavor. The hard-boiled egg was a nice touch. I mixed it all together with the garlic fired rice and salted cabbage. Man, it was perfect! Can't wait to go back. read more

Food was delightful. We stopped by and asked for pupus, and they recommended the shrimp tacos which were simultaneously very flavorful yet also felt light. The umami fries were perfectly crisp and smothered in a creative combination of flavors I haven't experienced anywhere else. Also really enjoyed the mango and ube horchata drinks, and the service was very friendly. read more

Merienda Maui - Umami fries and mango drink - Asian Fusion Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

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Eh, ok but wouldn't return. We ordered the pork tacos, salt and pepper chicken, and the pork asado sandwich. We upgraded the fries to umami fries which were by far the best part of the meal. First of all, the food was presented nicely, but a complete mess to eat, so much so I had to go to Safeway after to wash my hands. I had to re assemble the sandwich multiple times because it was so wet it would not hold together. The tortillas also completely disintegrated when you took a bite of the tacos. I enjoyed the flavor of the pork belly in the sandwich more than the pork used in the tacos. The batter on the fried chicken was very thick and none of the three of us that tried it were a fan of the spice mixture used. read more

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I was getting in a hangry mood, needed to get some food into my belly--but every eatery we came upon either had a long line or the menu didn't quite appeal to me. My son finally looked up a place on Yelp and found Merienda's food truck, I was so hungry, I just said "fine let's go there". Glad we did! The menu drew me in, I liked what saw on the board. Filipino food with Latin and Asian twists! There were four of us, we each ordered something different! I tasted each one--and my tastebuds and tummy were very happy with this food truck discovery! PORK SISIG TACOS - two tacos filled with delicious citrus soy marinated pork, Pinoy de gallo salsa and siriacha aioli--Flavor explosion, fantastic! SHRIMP TACOS - these were good but not over the top. The description gave me the hopes it would be over the top awesome, perhaps a char grill on the shrimp would add more to complexity to the flavor? BEEF CHOW FUN - first bite, my tastebuds lit up! The grilled smokiness in the tender Maui beef was excellent. Nice thick noodles with perfect density that I like . Flavor was on point! This was a great dish! Would order again! BEEF BULGOGI - Korean styled beef topped on garlic rice, half hard boiled egg, and salted cabbage, really good! LUMPIA STICKS - 3 for $12, wasn't sure what I'd get for that price--but since I love lumpia, was willing to take the chance! It did not disappoint! These pork filled lumpia were not small, like the ones I'm used to, these were long and large! Beautifully fried to a deep golden brown--they kept crispy and hot for a long time! The Nuoac Cham dipping sauce was a nice compliment, light and tangy! I almost didn't share these! Haha! We found a great spot near the water to eat and watch the sunset--Would most definitely come back! read more

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Merienda is everything you want a food truck to be. Quality, hot, delish, and friendly. We enjoyed every bite. We had the sisig tacos. Fresh with all flavors represented. Amazing! Salt and pepper chicken was fab! The chicken was juicy and tender. Clearly marinated and the crusty fried coating had hints of seasonings I couldn't id but were amazing. We also had tocsilog. The pork belly made me weep it was so good. Achara on the side cleans your palate as you eat the delicious belly and rice. We finished with bibingka. It had am amazing sauce custard and toasted coconut topping. We are already planning our next trip. Keep it up Merienda... we love you! read more

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Wonderful tastes, Philippine based and very fresh! Nice sitting area for food truck with shade options and lawn. Very nice people and surprisingly fast. We really liked! read more

Merienda Maui - Menu and logo - Asian Fusion Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

Definitely will come back and try the rest of the menu. I am familiar with PI 'merienda' or snack time so when you say a different twist that's surprising. Changing the taste that you could never imagine it's possible that's yummy. I gave 3 stars because I need to try the rest of their foods. read more

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Merienda is located in the Lahaina Cannery/Longs parking lot. There are about 4 trucks at this spot. Loved the idea of Filipino fusion treats. Wanted to try the Phili Bistek Sandwich. Tender beef drizzled with Japanese Mayo and chimichurri on a soft brioche bun. It satisfied my salty-sweet craving. My fave was the umami fries! Crunchy French fries that were so flavorful! Loved the furukake and sauce that were sprinkled on top! To finish it all off, I got the mango sago drink - yummmm! I shared these goodies between me and my hubby and felt full! I want to go back and try the pork sisig tacos next - just didn't have room in my belly to try it today. Salamat Merienda for such a tasty lunch! read more

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Some of the best tacos (beef and shrimp) I've ever had. This is saying a lot because I grew up in Southern California eating tacos. Whatever magic you're working, keep it up. The lychee tea was great as well. read more

Filipino driven / Asian fusion. Solid food, fair prices & portions. Great looking menu definitely looking to go back on our next west side excursion. read more

Loved this food truck!! We got the beef bulgogi, the umami fries, and pork belly and they were all amazing. Everything had tons of flavor. We are here on vacation and this food truck is the best thing I have tasted since I've been here. Don't pass up this spot!!! read more

Merienda Maui - Food Truck - Asian Fusion Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

Food presentation is great. My daughter loved the fries. My pork sisig tacos were a bit too sweet and had too much aioli but the flavor was pretty good. My husband had Tocilog and said it was tasty but wished the egg was not hard boiled. read more

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Food was excellent but I gotta admit I LOVED the Brussels sprouts!!! Service was great and in a good location!! read more

Merienda Maui - Pork tacos, okonomiyaki Brussels sprouts and Philly-sistek burger - Asian Fusion Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

Filippino inspired pan-asian street food/fast casual style. I love how they are young and hip and keep the menu fresh and are constantly innovating. 5 spice pork is great as well as the Filippino style phily steak sandwich and the mango sago. Keep up the good work! read more

Good food. But they don't offer military appreciation. 2/20/2022. The other food trucks near by do offer military discount. read more

Merienda Maui - Food truck - Asian Fusion Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

Menu is perfect, not only because we enjoyed what we ordered but the merienda team has a variety of options, something for everyone. Weekly specials are the bomb, flavorful and the prices were so reasonable. read more

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I loved their pork sisig tacos. I ordered more after I finished my 1st order. My son loved their double trouble. Friendly and fast service. read more

Sisig taco was amazing and so was the shrimp taco. Only wish they doubled up on the tortilla so the tacos wouldn't fall apart at first bite. Will be back for more sisig tacos!!! read more

Merienda Maui - Sisig tacos - Asian Fusion Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

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The Thai tacos were unbelievably good. They had a nice curry flavor. I wish I had eaten here every night instead of other places when I visited the area. read more

New Asian Fusion food truck located in the parking lot of Lahaina Cannery Mall. They are open Tuesday-Sunday 4pm -8pm. Everything that I ordered was good. Don't pass by this truck without stopping, you will not be sorry. read more

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Super nice younger guy tending to the window. Tried the pork sigsig taco and I believe it was called the Thai beef taco? Pork sigsig was 2 tacos for $6 and the thai beef was 2 tacos for $8. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't great either. Small portion for the price. Also my Thai beef had a large hard piece of muscle or connective tissue of some sort in it that just turned me off. Glad I tried it out but won't be back for the tacos. May go back to try the other items on menu though. read more

Merienda Maui - Hard piece of muscle? Tissue? Meat? Idk but ruined it for me . - Asian Fusion Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

Tried the Umami fries on the way back to our Hotel from a hike. They were delicious. So glad we found this place! read more

Merienda Maui - Umami Fries - Asian Fusion Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

Awesome peeps, bomb food, and and instant favorite. Shrimp tacos are to die for, and the pork asado sandwich was melt-in-your-mouth flavor. This is the place, my friend. You're welcome. read more

staff is friendly, food is delicious, price is reasonable, cool vibes, will definitely return. read more

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Food was absolutely amazing and perfect. It's of course pricy but for sure something worth doing. The view is stunning and the service phenomenal. My husband booked a reservation at sunset and got to dine and enjoy the amazing view. Will for sure be saving to go again. read more

Merienda Maui - Got the catch of the day and rack of lamb. You can select to get smaller portions for two items. Mai tai is also amazing. - Asian Fusion Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

This place was amazing!! I had the Thai beef tacos and Brussel sprouts (to share) and my dad and sister got the shrimp tacos and umami fries (to share). We all literally couldn't get over how amazing the Brussel sprouts tasted. Honestly, it was all delicious and I'm sad we ate there on the last day, because now I'm craving it. read more

Merienda Maui - Thai Beef tacos, Brussel sprouts, shrimp tacos - Asian Fusion Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

If it was like the anime food wars, that's what it felt like. Had the salt and pepper chicken and the Unami fries.