Pineapple Express Kauai

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We stopped in here on a whim after a morning at the beach. The Hawaiian style smoked meat was soooo good and I loved the kimchi. The service was friendly and fast and the truck is so cute! read more

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Joan W.

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Great food truck in Kapa'a with seating available. The food never disappoints. I'm also a big fan of their specials. The owner is very friendly and the service is quite fast. read more

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Just a little trailer with picnic tables. The food was really good. The loco Moco as especially good. Parking is available in the lot. The person running it was friendly and welcoming. read more

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Jami R.

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Some of the best poke on the island! Plus really good smoothies. The rice was cooked perfectly and the salad dressing was also delicious. I wish we had more time on the island to re-visit. read more

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Robin D.

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Wow, just wow. Cute local food truck with plenty of shaded outdoor tables. Pure aloha from beginning to end. This would be my plate lunch go to if I lived on island. Now, if they'd only share their peanut sauce recipe! So ono! read more

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Angela W.

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Lots of aloha for Pineapple Express! We were so glad we could stop by and loved all the food. Super friendly and terrific service. Nice and relaxing with some picnic table seating if you want to eat there, but perfect for takeaway meals to your favorite beach. We wish we could've come back again! If you're in Kapa'a, def go visit! Loco moco was eaten before I could take a picture. read more

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I love the food here, the service very friendly. Please come here to eat I highly recommend it. read more

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Friendly staff and amazing food! Smoked meat was flavorful and tender! We also had the moco loco! Gravy is delicious! read more

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Ry T.

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3.5 stars. Lone food truck in a lot with a few parking spaces, another eating establishment and another food truck around the corner. We shared 2 items, fried spam musubi and pork Lau Lau which came with rice and a scoop of Mac cheese. The pork was juicy and moist. Mac cheese was OK. I didn't care for the fried musubi. It had chopped bits is Spam instead of whole slice on top of the rice. What I liked the most was the lilikoi lemonade with a delicious mix of the 2 flavors. read more

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Eliza F.

Aloha Ry, mahalo for stopping by. We don’t serve Mac n Cheese, we…

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Margie D.

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Chef didn't disappoint on our visit! We shared a plate lunch (because the portion was large) and topped it off with the banana egg roll sundae. Daily specials are what will keep us coming back because they have something different almost every day. read more

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Kalia C.

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The food is enjoyable however it is definitely not the classic local flavors. I've tried a few things to give it a shot but as a local it's hard to stray away from the flavors we are used to.. you'll be satisfied but not in awe. my biggest critique is the chili pepper chicken it was basically just the thai sweet chili sauce there was no chili peppers whatsoever and was not shoyu based it was an orange tangy sauce (like the thai chili). also the "lychee lemonade" option was the same lemonade I've bought in a carton from big save read more

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Eliza F.

Sorry you didn’t enjoy your first time at Pineapple Express Kauai.…

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Cindy W.

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Mac salad...yum Yummy chicken in a sweet spicy sauce with rice. Great service. Thumbs up! read more

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Liana S.

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We hired Pineapple Express to cater our holiday luncheon and they did not disappoint! Generous portions, delicious food and delivery (in torrential rain btw)! Everything was delicious especially the tofu salad and sweet chili pepper chicken! I wish we had taken pics of the food before they were devoured! read more

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Kas D.

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Amazing spot to try for authentic kalua pork! It's a tiny food truck in a parking lot but nothing short of flavor. Will be back the next time we are on the island! read more

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Eliza F.

Mahalo for stopping by

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Tyler B.

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10 months ago

I saw this food truck and decided to stop by. I got the Steak, Mac and rice with an egg on top. Absolutely incredible and would come back again! Thank you for the delicious and fresh food! read more

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Paris R.

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Stopped here directly after my flight for a quick snack, and this was the BEST fresh & tasty food to have after a flight. I love the variety of options on the menu and the prices are really good too. Also, the lady in the front was so nice I've never had any Spam Musubi like this, but it was SO good I loved the crispiness and the flavor. I ubered from the airport for $7 (if there's a surge, just wait 5-20 mins until it goes down.) Also, it's right on the left of Walmart. Thanks for the yummy food & a nice welcome to Kaua'i! Mahalo! Paris read more

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Ellen L.

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Great food truck experience! We stopped here for a quick lunch- proportions are generous, and the food was quite tasty

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Josh K.

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Best plate lunch on Kauai. Everything tasted fresh and was so ono. Check the daily specials.

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Bill B.

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Ahhhh.... What a great place. Great food, great smells, and an awesome chef! If you are near the Walmart give this a try. After getting the food back to the resort I can honestly say that it was excellent. After my frustrating experience this morning at The Kountey Kitchen in Kapaa I would recommend this location hands down. Keep up the good work. read more

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Michael L.

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Interesting location being in the Walmart parking lot but also makes sense since Walmart is always busy! So lots of traffic near by! Staff was super nice! I got the loco moco and unfortunately the beef patties were very raw in the middle. But the flavor of everything else was good! They ran out of Mac salad which I was looking forward to trying. I will come back but maybe for a different item on the menu. (Edit) changing to 5 star. I appreciate the business owner reaching out to make things right! Thank you! read more

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Eliza F.

Mahalo for stopping by. Very sorry about under cooked pattys. If you…

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Lynnsie L.

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We came right as they were closing, I believe they ran out of a lot of things so they closed a little early, keep that in mind when planning this for an early dinner. I ordered the Garlic Furikake Chicken plate (comes with Mac salad and rice) but they were out of Mac salad :( so they doubled the rice. That's easily the best chicken I've ever had! I'm bummed they ran out of Mac salad but I'd definitely just plan to come earlier instead of when they were closing. The lady I ordered from was very nice and complimented my Selena shirt (anything for Selena!:) she helped me along with my order and I ended up loving what I got. Definitely recommend! It's located in the Walmart parking lot so there's plenty of parking too! read more

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Veronica P.

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This was my favorite place I tried while visiting the island for 6 days. Very friendly service. Ordered the fried chili chicken with mac salad, it was hot & fresh and delicious. The mac salad was my favorite compared to other places as well. I also ordered the fried spam musubi. I was mind blown. I loved that it was in the form of a little roll. So amazing. Do not miss out on this little food truck in the Walmart parking lot in Lihue! read more

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Emily G.

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We tried hurricane shrimp, deep fried spam musubi, pork plate lunch, poke and a pineapple smoothie. This was our first truck we tried in Kauai and 5 meals around the island later it's been the best and most memorable. I'm not a huge fan of musubis but this one was SO GOOD! You can tell that the food is made with passion and love. The hospitality was amazing as well! We will be back before we leave! read more

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Amy C.

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Amazing food and wonderful service! We had Pineapple Express cater our son's rehearsal dinner, with a party of 60 last week. Liza was so friendly and professional, and the food was a huge hit! read more

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Brianne M.

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This was amazing, fresh and light! The fish was amazing and the flavors were great!!! 10/10 will be coming back before we leave read more

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Mary S.

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Hubby and I split the smoked pork plate (with rice & macaroni salad) and an order of Lumpia (Philippine spring rolls). Both delicious! This food truck is located in the parking lot at Walmart and does a darn good business. We loved what we had and even had some leftovers. read more

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Kelcilyn A.

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Been here twice and both times the food was so ONO My favorite so far is the Cali bowl. Fresh poke over a bed of greens. It's definitely my favorite poke bowl of all times. I love that this food truck is conveniently located at Walmart which is walking distance from my job. The drinks are both delicious and refreshing. The ladies are always so friendly and welcoming too. Love all the vibes from this little food truck. Definitely recommend giving them a try read more

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Brianna H.

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This place is located at a great spot ! The service is great and they have many food options. I tried a mix plate and it was so good. I def recommend read more

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Ella M.

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SOOO GOOD. Highly recommend the teriyaki steak or the Hawaiian plate. Very nice service the lady was super sweet. Plus the truck is super cute read more

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Katherine G.

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Food is amazing! We were on our honeymoon and this was one of the best things we ate on our trip. The lemonade is also delicious read more

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Eliza F.

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Shang S.

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I'm still getting hungry just thinking of the chili chicken from this food truck. SOOOO worth the wait (15 min for it to cook) and soooo delicious. Probably my most favorite food truck on the island! read more

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The woman were extremely sweet! The portions are large and the meat is very tender. I had teriyaki steak with pickled cucumber that was absolutely delicious! The macaroni salad was a little bland .... Exactly how I like it! The mango smoothie was so full of mango, what a treat. read more

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Eliza F.

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Amanda O.

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This was our first stop when we landed and needed something to eat and it did not disappoint. The lady working was super friendly and the musubi we tried were delicious. read more

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Eliza F.

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Juli B.

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Wonderful experience with this rental company! No hassle! Super friendly and very reasonable. Added chairs, cooler, umbrella at no extra charge. They left a beautiful pineapple for us to enjoy! We will be booking again soon! read more

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This was our first stop on the island after speaking with a local..I'm glad I talked to him!! Their entrees and drinks are both excellent!! Would highly recommend..think I might stop by on my way out for one more meal. It's in the wal mart parking lot near the airport, so it's convenient! read more

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Adriana O.

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The food, the service, the ambiance, everything about this food truck was amazing! Staff was super friendly. Food was so delicious! And their music playlist was really good too! Overall, made our first day in Kauai great! We got the Pork Musubi and the Spam Musubi! read more

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Wonderful food service and so very worth the trip. Loved the fresh juice and tasty deep fried Musubi. Order it all and chow down. Tell the ladies mahalo from me! read more

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Omg! I have been looking for you everywhere, but finally gotchu! Food was amazing! Garlic chicken and Pocho Loco. Fresh, large amount! And that Ube ice candy...tasted like heaven on earth! Mahalo! read more

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Brenden O.

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Fire! Straight up. The Cali bowl was really good. Seriously, was right by the Walmart and hit the spot! read more

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Local food with their own twist! I've had their Chili Pepper Chicken plate l, Kalua Pork Roll, and their Green Buddha bowl and both times with their refreshing Sunrise tea! Presentation and taste super ono! They are currently next to Walmart so stop on by :) Next time, I'll have to try their Ice Candy! read more

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More info about Pineapple Express Kauai

4-1161 Kuhio Hwy
Kapaa, HI 96746
Directions
(808) 212-5278
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https://www.pineappleexpresskauaifoodtruck.com

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Hours

What time does Pineapple Express Kauai open?

Pineapple Express Kauai opens at 10:30 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.

What time does Pineapple Express Kauai close?

Pineapple Express Kauai closes at 2:30 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.Pineapple Express Kauai is closed on Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Fri 10:30 AM - 2:30 PMSat-Sun Closed

Payment methods

Does Pineapple Express Kauai take credit cards?

Yes, Pineapple Express Kauai takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Pineapple Express Kauai have catering options?

Yes, Pineapple Express Kauai does have catering options.

Does Pineapple Express Kauai serve alcohol?

No, Pineapple Express Kauai does not serve alcohol.

Indoor Amenities

Does Pineapple Express Kauai allow dogs?

Yes, Pineapple Express Kauai allows dogs.

Does Pineapple Express Kauai have TVs?

No, Pineapple Express Kauai does not have TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Pineapple Express Kauai have bike parking?

Yes, Pineapple Express Kauai has bike parking.

Does Pineapple Express Kauai have outdoor seating?

Yes, Pineapple Express Kauai has outdoor seating options.

Does Pineapple Express Kauai have parking?

Yes, Pineapple Express Kauai has parking options. Private Lot Parking, Street Parking

Other Amenities

Is Pineapple Express Kauai wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Pineapple Express Kauai is wheelchair accessible.

Does Pineapple Express Kauai have free WiFi?

No, Pineapple Express Kauai does not have free WiFi.

From the Business

Specialties

Pineapple Express Kauai serves up Local Hawaiian plate lunches using fresh local ingredients. Always made with Aloha. A must stop while On Kauai. Come taste the islands. We are Spreading the Aloha with one plate Lunch at a time.

History

Established in 2018.

Chef Eliza Fuimaono has been a chef for 20 years. She is a graduate from the Culinary institute of the Pacific. She is very passionate about the art and love of food.

Meet the Business Owner: Eliza F.

Born and raise on the island of Kauai. Proud graduate from the Culinary Art institute of the Pacific. Sous chef at Hukilau lanai restaurant. Mama of 4 awsome children. Loves to farm and loves to go fishing with the family.

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Gumbo yum! Beignet yum! Staff helpful. Food truck in Kapaa. Tables to sit outside while you see a…read morebit of the ocean.

We are so lucky to have this food truck in our neighborhood! Everything tastes like you have been…read moretransported to New Orleans. Gumbo, Jambalaya and Red Beans & Rice are tops! He has surprise deserts on the menu which are amazing. Owner is very nice. Hours are 11-4 so get there early! Highly recommended!!!

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Really!!! There was three beignets. I was supposed to share. Oops

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El Rey Del Mar

4.7(247 reviews)

0.7 mi

Best mexican food EVER!!! Great beer battered tacos! Decent prices too. Will be back!read more

Food was just okay. The real issue is they charge an insane amount for basic add-ons, for example,…read more$6 for a small cup of salsa, $3 for lemon, $5 for jalapenos. The owner/manager must have seen our shock because he stood by our table and explained why he had to charge these extra prices due to high grocery costs in Hawaii. Other places in Kauai do not have these insane extra charges. We were being nickel and dimed for everything far beyond what would be expected for food costs in Hawaii. Would not recommend.

First time here.

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Richie's Huli BBQ

5.0(61 reviews)

0.0 mi

i'm hesitant to add another 5 star review because Richie is already so popular…read more BUT, this is the best chicken I"ve ever had! Several years ago we would buy HuliHuli chicken from a man who had built a large grill on the side of the road. It was really good, and we were disappointed when he retired. We heard about Richie, but the last two years could not find him. This year, success! Our first visit to the truck we got 2 Hull Huli chicken halves, so we could have it 2 nights, with leftovers for lunch. At first bite we almost lost our minds! Smoky, tasty, juicy chicken, even the breast was fabulous! Then we came up with a plan - to buy another 1/2 and freeze it and take it home so we have a good dinner the first night. It's ready to go! Just get to Kapaa and get this chicken - it will blow your mind!

This was soooo delish. Tender perfectly season chicken, reasonable prices and a huge thumbs up…read more It's now a yellow truck not a red one like it used to be.

Chicken plate salad

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Eliza F.

329

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5

7 years ago

The best Localicious food in Kapaa Town. Kauai fresh ingredients made with Aloha. You can Taste Kauai local eats here. You can build your own Roll or Bowl. So good. Chef is born and raised on Kauai. Go check it out read more

Eliza F.

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1

1 year ago

The best Hawaiian plate lunch located in Kapaa town at 4-1161 Kuhio Highway. Open Monday-Friday from 11am-3pm.

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