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This has to be one of the best pasteles I have ever had. We had to call the owner since they weren't where google takes you, but instead were down the street. The owner let us know where he was, we put in our order and then he brought it to our car. The flavor hits you right away in a good way. Loved the taste Of the rice and pasteles. Definitely need to try it again before I leave Maui.
Decided to go to the Sunday Night Market after work. They had a long line to order but surprisingly the food was ready in less than five minutes. The lumpia combo late was great. Lumpia was delicious and the gandule rice was good. Pastele was delicious. I really enjoyed it and will definitely come again.
Yummmmmty as usual! They never disappoint me with their flavor. Quality is always top priority for them. They know what they're doing and everything taste great from the Pandeja, Pastele, Lumpia, Ganduri Rice. I could do without the tomato onion and the little cupcake but it does complete the plate. Their cupcake is always super moist too. -- My favorite is the Pandeja Combo. They totally mastered their Pandeja, it's cooked perfectly and that crust! Omg like buttery flaky goodness. So good! They haven't had a 2 for $5 special in a while on those so hope they bring that back! Seriously, so ono! They offer mild or spicy pastele. I say go spicy! It's not even spicy but the flavor is a little bit extra lol. They do offer some other local kine grinds like Hawaiian plate, Lau Lau or Kalua Pig. Haven't tried those but I'm sure they're ono too. The aunty who takes orders is always super nice! They take cash or card. They also pump out your order pretty quick. So if the line is long, no worries, stand in line cause it goes through quick and your food comes out just as fast!
Pastele House never disappoints. My favorite is the Super Combo. You get a little bit of everything- pastele, gandule rice, 2- pastele lumpia, panadeja, tomato salad, and a cupcake. My #1 of all items is the pastele lumpia. The flavors are perfect and delicious. Go get some kau kau. Your tummy will be happy.
I don't know if it was a total dream, but i felt like i had the BEST acai bowl in godly existence - the multi-base option was NUTS, each base (my favorite being the mango one, but also the pitaya one hits home for me) was textured so well and the flavoring was awesome! The fruits are fresh as hell, and i was surprised i was paying less than many places for a TON of food! wow i would fly to Maui again just for this
Had the pleasure of trying this place out on sunday night at the sunday market at old kahului shopping center. It was delicious. Gaundle rice, pastele was pretty good. I enjoyed the rum cupcake it was delicious although I couldn't taste the rum hehe The girl taking the order was really friendly I really like that. Great customer service. They kept up with the busy crowd. Will be back to try other dishes. Pastele house you guys rock got my cravings satisfied..
I recently developed an allergy to pork (amongst other things). Yes, pork guys....which means no more kalua pig...no more carnitas...no more lechon...no more chili verde...I could go on and on. This also meant no more pasteles. Rough life huh?! Well, my lovely friends at Pastele House have solved my problem! They make vegetarian pasteles, and they're delicious! So if you're a vegetarian or just trying to cut your meat intake, please message them! They're filled with tofu, garbanzo beans and olives and you can order them by the dozen (regular or spicy) . They still do all their normal Puerto Rican goodies and well as Hawaiian food too. Maybe one day they'll make vegetarian panadejas too! I should ask them about that lol. Yum!!
I have finally succeeded in getting my hands on the panadeja from the little green house! Albeit, I only got one & it was the spicy variety since well... that's all they had left. I'll take it! They're usually open on the weekdays when I'm at work, so I had to send my husband on a special mission to get me some lunch from their trailer. Bless his heart. Tip: follow their Instagram account to find out IF they're open and WHERE to find them. Sometimes they're at the Harbor. Other times they're at the Shell Gas Station. So about that panadeja (Puerto Rican version of an empanada).... the crust was perfectly cooked to a flaky golden brown. The inside -- filled with meat, olives, & possibly some other ingredients -- was absolutely delicious. Oh my gosh. I don't normally like spicy food, but this had just the right amount of spice to add that extra layer of flavor. Yum! I can't stop thinking about it. I also got a mild pastele plate which comes with gandule rice, a cupcake, & tomatoes since it's their namesake and I've never had pastele before. I was already full, but took a few bites and what I did have was also good. The cupcake was yummy and the gandule rice had a generous amount of meat mixed in. They do offer a few other things on their limited menu and I really want to try the mild panadeja (hopefully more than one, lol) & the pastele lumpia next! I'm not all too familiar with Puerto Rican cuisine, but Pastele House is definitely a great introduction to their eats.
This was our last stop before heading back to the airport to go back to Fl .. and both my husband n I throughly enjoyed it. What a perfect way to end our anniversary trip. The Pastele was very scrumptious and comforting at the same time. We also really enjoy the açaí bowl on the go after that meal. So refreshing and very good flavor. But the best thing about this food truck is the hospitality that we received from the owner. What a pleasant experience
Nothing short of phenomenal! Puerto Rican and Hawaiian food at it's best. Been enjoying their food for years. So blessed to have them on Maui. Give them a try if you haven't. So ono.
This is truly a FAMILY run business and it's one of the best and kindest families on the island of Maui. They are located at the Wailuku food trucks lot at 1960 Main Street in front of Maluhia Collective and next to Dolish and Like Poke. They also do a lot of events so you can find them all around maui town. You can often see their kids helping and working (taking orders etc). The food is excellent but I am also here to talk about acai bowls. It's a weird thing for them to have on the menu since it doesn't match with the theme of the truck but oh my gosh, it's a MUST. I've told at least a hundred people about it because I am an acai bowl connoisseur. This is one of my favorites on the island. They don't add apple juice to thin out the base. It's a solid thick base that doesn't melt immediately after you order it. It comes with however many toppings you want to add at no extra charge and it's a huge serving. I add my own bee pollen (from home) lol. But you HAVE TO TRY IT. 10/10. I eat it at least once a week. The texture is perfect.
After staying on Oahu and driving past lots of roadside pastele spots on the way to the airport, I got a craving for my favorite Puerto Rican comfort food. But when I landed on Maui, I could not find ANY pastele spots and especially none that were open. So I had to ask google and up pops Pastele House. I did a drive by and couldn't find it. I even texted them to ask if they were hiding, but unfortunately they were not parked on a Monday (granted it was Labor day). They said they'd be there the next few days so I said alright, I'll come back. Thursday rolls around and I finally find them parked on the side of the road. That bright green truck calling my name! I ordered the pastele plate (1 pastele, some arroz con gandules, some side salsa and what I'm guessing was dessert-a yellow cupcake). This hit the spot! The pastele was HOT and had good chunks of pork in it. Maybe it's a Hawaiian thing but they used black olives instead of the spanish olives. All good, I like all olives. The arroz was pretty good too. Had a good amount of stickiness to it. My only regret was not getting 2 or 3 more pasteles. I would definitely go back here when I'm on Maui to get mas pasteles!
Haven't had their food in awhile but ordered yesterday and my coworker picked up. Everything was ono. We both ordered their squid luau and it was nice and thick like we like it. It was kind of on the sweeter side like my mom makes it so it tasted just like my mom's. I'm going to order their Hawaiian plate next time since their squid luau was so ono. Check them out! read more
One of the local staples in Maui, Pastele House has always been known to be one of the friendliest and kindest staff who are always hardworking to bring their culture's food to the Maui community. There was one time that I actually was studying during my college days when they were offering to give small plate lunches to the students studying on campus that day, and I always hear similarly from others about how much they help and provide for Maui. Their signature Pastele and Panadeja are always a go-to for my family, but my personal favorites have to be the garlic shrimp and steak plates - if you're looking for a filling meal with amazing savory taste and flair, Pastele House is where to go (and you can find them at local events like the Sunday Night Market or parked at the Wailuku Food Truck Park) - Miguel Morales Photography read more
4 years ago
WHY would I go to Pastele House and not get a pastele, I will never know. But I can say that their açaí bowls are fire and I have no regrets My bf and found Pastele House by accident after finding out Dolish, their neighbor, was closed. Lol. At the time, both were located in a food truck hub on Main St., but it seems they rotate locations frequently. AÇAÍ BOWL: Thicccc ass açaí that barely melted. I'd mostly had slushy, soupy açaí in the past-- unlike those, their açaí has BODY lol. The texture is more like a frozen custard, yet miraculously without the brain freeze? + toppings were fresh, crisp, packed together with savory-sweet lilikoi butter. The butter is to die for. Ngl probably the best we'd had on the island so far My bf's vibrant-and-unfortunately-not-pictured spirulina-mango bowl was even tastier than it looked. We haven't stopped talking about Pastele House since ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ read more
3 years ago
This has to be one of the best pasteles I have ever had. We had to call the owner since they weren't where google takes you, but instead were down the street. The owner let us know where he was, we put in our order and then he brought it to our car. The flavor hits you right away in a good way. Loved the taste Of the rice and pasteles. Definitely need to try it again before I leave Maui. read more
Decided to go to the Sunday Night Market after work. They had a long line to order but surprisingly the food was ready in less than five minutes. The lumpia combo late was great. Lumpia was delicious and the gandule rice was good. Pastele was delicious. I really enjoyed it and will definitely come again. read more
6 years ago
Yummmmmty as usual! They never disappoint me with their flavor. Quality is always top priority for them. They know what they're doing and everything taste great from the Pandeja, Pastele, Lumpia, Ganduri Rice. I could do without the tomato onion and the little cupcake but it does complete the plate. Their cupcake is always super moist too. -- My favorite is the Pandeja Combo. They totally mastered their Pandeja, it's cooked perfectly and that crust! Omg like buttery flaky goodness. So good! They haven't had a 2 for $5 special in a while on those so hope they bring that back! Seriously, so ono! They offer mild or spicy pastele. I say go spicy! It's not even spicy but the flavor is a little bit extra lol. They do offer some other local kine grinds like Hawaiian plate, Lau Lau or Kalua Pig. Haven't tried those but I'm sure they're ono too. The aunty who takes orders is always super nice! They take cash or card. They also pump out your order pretty quick. So if the line is long, no worries, stand in line cause it goes through quick and your food comes out just as fast! read more
4 years ago
Pastele House never disappoints. My favorite is the Super Combo. You get a little bit of everything- pastele, gandule rice, 2- pastele lumpia, panadeja, tomato salad, and a cupcake. My #1 of all items is the pastele lumpia. The flavors are perfect and delicious. Go get some kau kau. Your tummy will be happy. read more
I don't know if it was a total dream, but i felt like i had the BEST acai bowl in godly existence - the multi-base option was NUTS, each base (my favorite being the mango one, but also the pitaya one hits home for me) was textured so well and the flavoring was awesome! The fruits are fresh as hell, and i was surprised i was paying less than many places for a TON of food! wow i would fly to Maui again just for this read more
2 years ago
8 years ago
Had the pleasure of trying this place out on sunday night at the sunday market at old kahului shopping center. It was delicious. Gaundle rice, pastele was pretty good. I enjoyed the rum cupcake it was delicious although I couldn't taste the rum hehe The girl taking the order was really friendly I really like that. Great customer service. They kept up with the busy crowd. Will be back to try other dishes. Pastele house you guys rock got my cravings satisfied.. read more
4 years ago
Nicest lady and such good food! The açaí bowl had tons of toppings. Will definitely be back. read more
I recently developed an allergy to pork (amongst other things). Yes, pork guys....which means no more kalua pig...no more carnitas...no more lechon...no more chili verde...I could go on and on. This also meant no more pasteles. Rough life huh?! Well, my lovely friends at Pastele House have solved my problem! They make vegetarian pasteles, and they're delicious! So if you're a vegetarian or just trying to cut your meat intake, please message them! They're filled with tofu, garbanzo beans and olives and you can order them by the dozen (regular or spicy) . They still do all their normal Puerto Rican goodies and well as Hawaiian food too. Maybe one day they'll make vegetarian panadejas too! I should ask them about that lol. Yum!! read more
I have finally succeeded in getting my hands on the panadeja from the little green house! Albeit, I only got one & it was the spicy variety since well... that's all they had left. I'll take it! They're usually open on the weekdays when I'm at work, so I had to send my husband on a special mission to get me some lunch from their trailer. Bless his heart. Tip: follow their Instagram account to find out IF they're open and WHERE to find them. Sometimes they're at the Harbor. Other times they're at the Shell Gas Station. So about that panadeja (Puerto Rican version of an empanada).... the crust was perfectly cooked to a flaky golden brown. The inside -- filled with meat, olives, & possibly some other ingredients -- was absolutely delicious. Oh my gosh. I don't normally like spicy food, but this had just the right amount of spice to add that extra layer of flavor. Yum! I can't stop thinking about it. I also got a mild pastele plate which comes with gandule rice, a cupcake, & tomatoes since it's their namesake and I've never had pastele before. I was already full, but took a few bites and what I did have was also good. The cupcake was yummy and the gandule rice had a generous amount of meat mixed in. They do offer a few other things on their limited menu and I really want to try the mild panadeja (hopefully more than one, lol) & the pastele lumpia next! I'm not all too familiar with Puerto Rican cuisine, but Pastele House is definitely a great introduction to their eats. read more
This was our last stop before heading back to the airport to go back to Fl .. and both my husband n I throughly enjoyed it. What a perfect way to end our anniversary trip. The Pastele was very scrumptious and comforting at the same time. We also really enjoy the açaí bowl on the go after that meal. So refreshing and very good flavor. But the best thing about this food truck is the hospitality that we received from the owner. What a pleasant experience read more
This is truly a FAMILY run business and it's one of the best and kindest families on the island of Maui. They are located at the Wailuku food trucks lot at 1960 Main Street in front of Maluhia Collective and next to Dolish and Like Poke. They also do a lot of events so you can find them all around maui town. You can often see their kids helping and working (taking orders etc). The food is excellent but I am also here to talk about acai bowls. It's a weird thing for them to have on the menu since it doesn't match with the theme of the truck but oh my gosh, it's a MUST. I've told at least a hundred people about it because I am an acai bowl connoisseur. This is one of my favorites on the island. They don't add apple juice to thin out the base. It's a solid thick base that doesn't melt immediately after you order it. It comes with however many toppings you want to add at no extra charge and it's a huge serving. I add my own bee pollen (from home) lol. But you HAVE TO TRY IT. 10/10. I eat it at least once a week. The texture is perfect. read more
5 years ago
After staying on Oahu and driving past lots of roadside pastele spots on the way to the airport, I got a craving for my favorite Puerto Rican comfort food. But when I landed on Maui, I could not find ANY pastele spots and especially none that were open. So I had to ask google and up pops Pastele House. I did a drive by and couldn't find it. I even texted them to ask if they were hiding, but unfortunately they were not parked on a Monday (granted it was Labor day). They said they'd be there the next few days so I said alright, I'll come back. Thursday rolls around and I finally find them parked on the side of the road. That bright green truck calling my name! I ordered the pastele plate (1 pastele, some arroz con gandules, some side salsa and what I'm guessing was dessert-a yellow cupcake). This hit the spot! The pastele was HOT and had good chunks of pork in it. Maybe it's a Hawaiian thing but they used black olives instead of the spanish olives. All good, I like all olives. The arroz was pretty good too. Had a good amount of stickiness to it. My only regret was not getting 2 or 3 more pasteles. I would definitely go back here when I'm on Maui to get mas pasteles! read more
4 years ago
If you ever have a chance to try the food do not hesitate! From the food to the service everything is outstanding! They also have hearts of gold + participate in many community events.Mahalo Pastele House for providing our community will delicious meals! read more
3 years ago
Kept seeing the truck parked by the courthouse - we were there for work for three weeks. Saw them at a street fair and HAD to stop. So glad we did! The food is made fresh, so there's a little wait, but so worth it! First time I had pastele lumpia - yummy! Everything was so good and you know it was made from scratch with love! Can't wait to get back there in May!! read more
8 years ago
I was blessed to try their pastele plate and was happy to see them at Maui Sunday's. They were super quick and friendly. Both great factors when you're hungry. The plate surely cured my pastele fix! The plate was just the right size for me. First of...the main star of the show...pastele. The masa wasn't dry, it was moist and flavorful. Don't laugh...but I was a super happy camper when there was more than one olive. Gandule rice was sooooo delish. And there was gandule beans!!!!! Do you know how many times I've had other "gandule" rice and was disappointed to be eating rice with just a little achote in it. The Pastle House DID NOT disappoint me! I had just enough room for the cornbread cupcake. Again. Not dry and flavorful. I had a little for myself before the little looked at me with puppy dog eyes for the rest. Ok. That's about the only thing I shared from my plate. The only downfall to the whole plate was the bacalao salad. Mines had no bacalao so it was really a tomato onion salad. Hey...nothing in the world is perfect. And I understand that bacalao is not cheap. If you're having a pastele craving, please give these guys a try. They friendly, fast and delicious! read more
8 years ago
My favorite Puerto Rican food on Maui. Never had a bad thing from them yet. The panadejas have the best dough ever. Think pot pie crust but better - soft and flaky. The pasteles are nice and thick and have lots of meat, unlike some. Also, they have some of the moistest cupcakes I've ever had. Don't even need any frosting. I'm not even big on sweets and I could eat a bunch at once. Call or text in advance to place your order to ensure you have some saved for you. They sell out fast some times. They also have a punch card which is great. Overall an awesome meal for lunch or dinner. Highly recommended. read more
4 years ago
3 years ago
I was in maui for two days and it was so delicious that I came a second time and order two! be sure to try it. really recommended!!!! :) read more
8 years ago
Love Pastele House! Food is ono and always consistent and always delicious with no disappointments. Flavors are unique and tasteful. Gandule rice is amazing and satisfied any craving. Cupcakes are amazing and mouth watering. Customer service is one of the best on island with almost no waiting time. Very loving local Maui family. I had the convenience to text my order ahead and picked up my food while it was still hot. Highly recommended for all families for any meal of the day. Definitely can see this as a restaurant one day. read more
8 years ago
Ok guys and gals. I am Puerto Rican. I grew up eating Puerto Rican food my whole life. These guys are the real deal. They are serving awesome food out of the back of a converted delivery truck. With great prices and good portions of food. Its been a while since I have had Puerto Rican food this good. Its as good as my grandmothers food. They are usually parked by the harbor but you can check them out for there location on facebook. If you haven't tried these guys out yet. Well what you waiting for ? Seriously though your mouth and your stomach will thank you. If your just visiting Maui then you gotta try this food even if you have had Puerto Rican food you still gotta try these guys out and if your a local. Then why haven't you eaten here already. I usually order a full combo plate. But when I'm really craving it I order the extra pasteles and extra container of the gandule rice. read more
8 years ago
My freezer is always stocked with their pasteles!! We order them hot by the dozens and freeze what we don't eat. You can steam them once frozen and they taste just as delicious. I enjoy that their pasteles aren't as oily as others and they are way thicker! They also make a delicious gundudi rice!!!! We always order at least a dozen mild pasteles and a quart of rice. I highly recommend checking them out! Cutest little green food truck by kahului harbor. Owners are soooooo sweet! We also appreciate their cleanliness & consistency for all these years! read more
6 years ago
I'm updating my star rating because they replied to my first review and are really nice people. The pastele & panadeja are ono (but I wish they had the spicy ones all the time! ). read more
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My family and I were recently on the hunt for the best pasteles in Maui. As former SoCal natives, we grew accustomed to having tamales at our leisure. Now that we're in Maui, pasteles are the closest thing we can get to a tamale. It's our island tamale! Pasteles aren't something you can find at every corner or in any restaurant. Majority of the best ones we've one found have either been at a fair, sold on a street corner (yes, really!) or sold out of someone's garage! Several Maui locals have claimed to hold the title of the best pasteles maker but in my opinion, this title belongs to Pasteles House Maui. Prior to ordering from Pasteles House Maui, we've searched near and far and have had several different versions of this Puerto Rican staple. But alas, Pasteles House Maui blew us away! Although they don't have a store front, their yummy pasteles can be picked up in Waiehu Beach at their home. They also have several pop up events from time to time. We ordered our first spicy dozen during the holidays and received a free batch of cupcakes (thank you!). The pasteles were not only very fresh when we picked them up but they were super moist and tasty as well. While I'm no pasteles expert, I can say that these definitely stood out compared to the other pasteles I've had on the island. They had the perfect balance of meat and masa. You can tell that they make these often and put a lot of every effort into making them just right. We were too anxious to try these yummy pasteles hence no pictures! But we definitely plan on ordering from them again the next time we need a fix! read more
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This food truck is delicious! If you are looking for true Puerto Rican food on the island, this is the place to go! We were excited to find this place while we were on vacation in Maui! The pasteles are amazing and the empanadas (panadejas) had amazing flavor and the rice was perfect!! read more
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