Great spot right next to Sharks Cove! I had the spicy poke ball and my fiancée had the burrito bowl with carnitas. The poke was really fresh. If I were to go back, I'd skip out on the onions. Staff were super friendly. Highly recommend! read more

Pupukea Grill - Spicy poke bowl - Hawaiian Near Me - Haleiwa, Hawaii

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My husband and I were really happy we got a chance to check out Pupukea Grill. We first tried to go on Tuesday, but the food truck wasn't there and they weren't open. I tried calling, but no answer. Luckily, we were nearby and found another good local spot, but we had our mind set on this place. We were leaving on Thursday, so I called ahead to make sure they were open before heading back. Good thing--they were open, and we were able to try some amazing food. It wasn't too busy, but they were already sold out of a few things by noon. We ordered the BBQ chicken quesadillas and a Brazilian lemonade. While waiting for our food, we sat in the covered seating area. It rained off and on, but it eventually stopped, and we stayed dry. Our food took about 15 minutes to be ready, and when it came out, it was super fresh and hot. We enjoyed every bite. It came with black beans and rice, and the Brazilian lemonade was light and super refreshing. Everything was delicious. We would definitely come back again! If you're around, you should check them out. read more

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The best truck on the island hands down! I usually get the Ahi Quesadilla because it's sooooo delicious but I've tried about 10 other dishes that were tremendous!!!! read more

Great food, excellent service! We had the local bowl with chicken and the spicy poke bowl with avocado. Huge plates for the price and freshly made. We loved it! read more

10/10 across the board, from their spicy poke bowls (add avocado & Teri sauce trust me) to their Mexican plates, shoyu chicken & sushi rolls and dessert items. My biggest dilemma I have when I eat here is what to order because everything is so good! read more

Came recommended before our trip. Great service. Bowls were fresh and outstanding. Great place to stop. Will come again!!! read more

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Make sure to check their instagram to see if they are open/closed! Quality food. Fresh ingredients. Definitely you get what you pay for. Our go-to are poke bowl, hand rolls, quesadilla plate and açaí bowls. Girls working the truck and friendly, punctual and prompt. Parking is not the greatest but there at tables under a tent to eat. read more

Pupukea Grill - Spicy ahi bowl - Hawaiian Near Me - Haleiwa, Hawaii

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This is outstanding food cart food on the North Shore. There's always a line and it always moved fast. The quesadilla here is in my top 5 quesadillas had ever. And I've had a lot. The biggest bummer is their hours. It's pretty mucha lunch and when-grandma-eats-dinner affair. I suggest leaving Shark's Cove a little early to make sure you can catch them before they close! Just note, like many good BBQ places the food is very fresh which means "when they're out, they're out!" read more

Somehow I've never tried this place but I've only ever heard great things, and it definitely lived up to expectations! The location is convenient being right across from sharks cove, so it's great after a dive/snorkel, and the service is quick. Plenty of vegan/vegetarian items too. It is on the pricier side but again, what isn't these days and the quality is high. The poke was fresh and portioned well, and I like that they offer a salad and quinoa option instead of rice for a healthier choice. The cookies are small but really good. read more

Pupukea Grill - Oatmeal raisin cookie - Hawaiian Near Me - Haleiwa, Hawaii

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The vegan and regular banana bread are amazing!! You could order online I had so you don't have to wait for the long lines. Love everything here. read more

Pupukea Grill - Hawaiian Near Me - Haleiwa, Hawaii

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This food truck is only about 300' from our Air B&B, so very convenient. We have found that the several food truck offerings we have had so far are quite filling. This Pupukea Grill was no exception. You order at the window. The special for the day was an ahi and salmon poke bowl that you could add avocado too as well. Rice, thinly sliced red onions, cucumber and micro-greens round out this poke bowl. We each added a smoothie to our order. My wife had the banana based one, and I had the berry one. We ate those first and found we were pretty full. So we saved our poke bowls for lunch the next day. Still good and very filling. Probably won't need dinner tonight. Picnic tables are available to eat on. We chose to take ours back because we are so close. The ordering process is very easy. In our case we could just tell them what we wanted, but you can also order on line. Payment by credit card is easiest. Hard to describe the environment for a food truck. But in general it appears clean, which is important. Good food at a reasonable price, so we will most likely try this place again. read more

I will give this one a four overall. The food was definitely above average, the prices were fair, seating was also adequate and plentiful, the view was amazing! Have not read any other reviews, but my tip to you is that the plates are definitely shareable. We bought too much food... For example, my swordfish tacos had three swordfish steaks and three tortillas plus all of the other fixings to go with it. Once you're finished with your snack, cross the street for a killer view. read more

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After hours of snorkeling at Shark's Cove, my family and I walked across the street to Pupukea Grill for lunch. This is a stationary food truck. They provide shaded outdoor seating - 6 tables and 1 bench. We were famished, so we placed our orders and patiently waited for our food. I had the following: Spicy Tuna Poke bowl - good flavor, but a small portion. I expected more for the price ($16). Also, I didn't enjoy the rice. It was a little undercooked or old (hard texture). Chicken quesadilla - my son ordered this and I took a bite. I don't recommend this; it was bland. The beans and rice lacked seasoning also. Overall: 3.5-stars My family enjoyed their Kalua pork quesadillas and raved about it, so I increased my rating and rounded up. read more

Pupukea Grill - Poke bowl - Hawaiian Near Me - Haleiwa, Hawaii

Great choices right on the north beaches of Oahu. At the beach in 5 minutes for a picnic. Eclectic menu including vegan and meat choices.

The best food we have ever had in Hawaii! Such a gem! Would eat here again and again and again! The service was amazing 10/10! I love the local intimate feel of the restaurant and the convenience being so close to an amazing snorkeling spot! read more

One of the best food trucks in North Shore! Always a great place to stop by to get food after being at the beach all day. Ordering is fast and food usually only takes 10-15 minutes, even when busy. My bf loves the Kalua pig quesadilla and I'm always in the mood for their OG açaí bowl. The pork is marinated to perfection and combines well with the generous serving of cheese in the quesadilla. I'm amazed I could even get it a picture before it was devoured. The açaí is a great blend and the banana slices, blueberries and strawberries are always so fresh. Topped with honey and coconut shavings makes it prime. Nothing but great options on the menu. read more

Pupukea Grill - Açaí bowl - Hawaiian Near Me - Haleiwa, Hawaii

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OH MY MY!! 10/10! I can't believe I just found out about this place recently! We have a friend who lives in Waipahu, and we were looking for a place to eat at nearby and we found this place. It's located in a plaza, so parking was not hard to find. They only do take out, no dine-in (so far). I think there's a minimum amount to use a card. Cashier was super friendly! Food took about 15 minutes. No problem at all, as you cannot rush perfection, right? We ordered: * Ahi Katsu -- my favourite!! I got it on a Thursday and got it again the following Thursday. Most of the ahi katsu I've tried it has wasabi mayo sauce and furikake seasoning. But this one was very unique, it was a little sweet and savoury. It came with 2 scoops of rice with furikake seasoning and the best mac salad ever! It was very filling. Delicious! As my brother-in-law would say "chef's kiss!" MUST ORDER * Boneless Korean Garlic Chicken -- this is what my husband ordered and he absolutely loved it! It also came with 2 scoops of rice and the best mac salad ever! * Boneless Fried Chicken -- what our friend ordered. Very crispy! Again, it came with 2 scoops of rice and the best mac salad ever! There's something about the mac salad, words cannot describe it. So you have to go try it for yourself! You won't regret it! read more

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AMAZING!!! Best food we have had in Hawaii. Authentic and flavorful. 10/10!! Will be returning! read more

Pupukea Grill - Hawaiian Near Me - Haleiwa, Hawaii

This is a popular spot where you should expect a long wait but totally worth it. The BBQ Kalua Quesadilla and acai bowl were both great!

Best food truck between Haleiwa and Kahului! Spicy Ahi Poke is ONO! Shoyu chicken also great! All the professional surfers know and go here it's above the bar of expectation from a truck! read more

Pupukea Grill is a nice Hawaiian food truck right across from Laniakea Beach. They serve various foods like rice bowls, curry, quesadillas, and desserts. I came to try out the BBQ kalua quesadillas and they were amazing. Great first impression for kalua quesadillas -- melted cheese and nice, meaty meats. My only complaint is that out of the 4 quesadilla pieces I had, only 2 of them had avocado and cheese. The other 2 pieces were just meat. Even though the meal was simple, I enjoyed it a lot after a day of strolling at Laniakea. Not bad to check this out if you're hungry and want a quick bite. read more

Pupukea Grill - BBQ Kalua Quesadilla - Hawaiian Near Me - Haleiwa, Hawaii

Fresh delicious and convenient! A local recommended this spot and it was exactly what I needed/wanted. I loved the autographed surf photos that is ohana vibes.. I genuinely just wanted to relax and enjoy some shade after snorkeling for 3 hours. Also the liquid death peach was hitttttting! I even order another one. The banana bread mochi was something I'd never had but was excited to try. I'd highly recommend! Just wish I had more people to share it with since it was decently sized. I could tell the workers/owners take care of this place. read more

Pupukea Grill - Poke - Hawaiian Near Me - Haleiwa, Hawaii

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I love going here for lunch when I'm in north shore. I've only had their Hawaiian bowl but that is enough to keep me coming back. It has spicy ahi, lomi salmon, kalua pig, and sweet potato mash all on brown rice. It's so tasty and so filling. My fav is the sweet potato mash, it's so unique and I've never seen another restaurant offer it. They have a covered seating area if you want to eat there and a small parking lot right next to it with 2-3 stalls. There is also plenty of parking across the street. They do get busy and I think they do phone and online orders if you don't want to wait. Overall would definitely recommend trying this place out! read more

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Stopped here for lunch as it was really close to where we were and had great reviews. ** firstly, i highly recommend ordering online*** We got here and waited 40 minutes, maybe more just to be directed to order on the app. Then we waited another 30 minutes for the food. The staff was definitely overwhelmed and running behind so there would be long periods of time in between when the orders were taken. The food itself was really good, i had a quesadilla and a pitaya smoothie. but because of the wait it's hard to say that i would come back here again. read more

Holy moly!! I just had my 1st Hawaiian bowl here and my taste buds are so excited So ono, sooo delicious, definitely my favorite food truck next to Sharks cove. read more

Pupukea Grill - This is Banana bread is the real deal - Hawaiian Near Me - Haleiwa, Hawaii

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Right across Kamehameha highway by Shark's Cove is a delightful food truck. Pupukea Grill was the perfect light meal I needed while snorkeling in Shark's Cove. The açaí smoothie was so refreshing with fresh banana slices, strawberries, blueberries and coconut shavings; it gave me a boost of energy to continue snorkeling until sunset. The spicy tuna poké was incredibly fresh and had me wanting more. The furikake gave a little saltiness to the savory flavor from the poké and avocados. Together, with the beautiful weather and fresh meal, the experience was everything I wanted in an outdoor meal by the ocean. read more

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No matter what you order, it's unique and very tasty. Price is reasonable and the view is always spectacular!! They are always late kind time our Special needs son read more

We came because it had been recommended to us by good friend and it lived up to the recommendation! SO DELICIOUS! Located right across from Shark Cove/Pupukea Beach, with a bit of parking and nice, covered seating. It is a food truck and there was only one employee, but she was busting out the orders quick. Everyone around looked happy. We ordered a spicy tuna quinoa bowl and a garden salad with spicy tuna! They have their spicy tuna recipe down! I could eat it everyday! 10/10 recommend! read more

Pupukea Grill - Spicy tuna quinoa - Hawaiian Near Me - Haleiwa, Hawaii

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Food is good overall. We ordered some salad bowls, wraps, and Mexican dishes. Very fresh greens and proteins. Hand roll and sushi rolls are not fresh and not made to order. Hard rice and stale seaweed. Service is not friendly. Aloha spirit is lacking. The ladies are pretty short with customers and seem to be just grumpy. If you ordered online using their website, make sure to IGNORE your text (even if they tell you your food is ready) and wait until they call you to pick up their food. Otherwise they will give you an attitude. read more

These guys have the best tacos on the island. When I lived on Oahu, we always made a stop here when visiting North Shore. They run out of their best items before noon so I'd suggest coming in early. They always use the fresh catch of the day and it's delicious. 5 out of 5, my favorite taco spot on the island. read more

Very yummy menu. Orders are quick and delicious. The location is easily accessible with adequate parking next to Kamehameha Hwy. Highly recommended! read more

I've been wanting to go this place for what feels like forever, and I will be going there every time I go North. Everything just tastes so...fresh...like no preservatives and not frozen. We got the spicy tuna quinoa bowl and the chicken quesadillas (reviews below). Spicy tuna quinoa bowl- great healthy option. Not super spicy and the fish was fresh. Love the dressing that came on the salad and quinoa and if I get this again, i will probably ask for more dressing on top everything. I wasn't super full after, but was very satisfied. The onions were a bit strong. Quesadillas- Chicken was really good and didn't taste frozen. Such a big portion and good for sharing! Comes with beans, rice, salsa, lettuce, sour cream. Cheese wasn't really cooked all the way. Parking kinda junk, but theres a lot of space to pull in. Highly recommend ordering online! So convenient. read more

Pupukea Grill - Chicken Quesadillas - Hawaiian Near Me - Haleiwa, Hawaii

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Tasty spot for a quick bite to eat! I got the spicy tuna bowl and my dad got the Kalua pork quesadilla. They sadly forgot my avocado but still a great tasting poke bowl and my dad enjoyed his quesadilla. Super fresh fish that just melted in my mouth and the shoyu sauce brought everything together. The wait is a little long but at least the food is good. Great food truck stop if you are in the north shore! read more

Pupukea Grill - Hawaiian Near Me - Haleiwa, Hawaii

Was my favorite north shore food truck, but last two times were disappointing. there were out of a few things (not even noon yet) and portions and taste were lacking. Order was not quite right. They've always been temperamental on hours and offerings but seem to be off their previous great offerings and taste and increasingly inconsisten., Recommend as an alternative Aji Limo --always good, always consistently good. read more

What a gem! This place was right across from where we parked and I am so glad my hubby suggested this place. After an adventure at sharks cove it was time for an early lunch! I landed on the ahi taco bowl it was awesome! The lady at the counter was super friendly and made some suggestions that helped us along. My hubby had a poke bowl and I usually never eat those, I was really disappointed when he didn't offer me a second bite. I suppose next time I will get my own. My daughter liked her food as well and the service was fast! read more

Whenever I'm on the north shore side stopping here is a must! Acai bowl with everything on top the best! I usually go to the location in Waipahu (Pupukea Grindz) and on their Açaí bowl they put this sweet potato mash on it which is my favorite part. Haleiwa location was nice enough to add that on to my açaí bowl and add extra fruits! They were also extra kind and gave me two spicy rolls for sample which was the bomb with that shoyu Teri sauce on the side! The two woman workers at the truck was so kind to go that extra extent. They also remembered me as the girl that goes to the Waipahu location and asked for the purple mash! Lol Which was cool. If you ever get a chance eating at either location has bomb food and great hospitality! The workers are so friendly! And the food won't disappoint. Always fresh ingredients and food made with love. I just wanted to say thank you to the two ladies that were extra kind today! read more

Overhyped in my opinion. Got the spicy ahi tuna poke bowl. It was a little small. There was way too much sauce and i felt like i was just eating sauce and fish with a sprinkle of rice. It was a little hard to eat since it was a little salty with so much sauce. The flavor was good though. My partner got the 2 choice combo with pork and chicken. The pork was kinda dry. Overall impression, it was just okay. I would not come again nor would i recommend it to visiting friends. read more

The ladies are sweet there , great food and service my friends & I definitely like pupukea grill if you haven't ate there yet you're missing out read more

Best food truck hands down in Northshore of Oahu. There are many food trucks in Pūpūkea to Kahuku, but this one seems to be worth every dollar. There pokes are sashimi grade fish and all the veggies are fresh as it can be. Good mixture of spice and shoyu makes their food better than average. Too bad it only opens seasonally and lines are always long due to good food. Call in advance. read more

Ugh, can't believe I haven't tried Pūpūkea grill until recently! Beats getting a shrimp plate imo. I crave their pitaya sunset smoothie all the time in this summer heat. Sooo refreshing and perfect after hitting up some north shore beaches. Their spicy ahi on quinoa atop a bed of greens is bomb, followed closely by their spicy ahi on brown sushi rice! Quesadillas are loaded with melted cheese and I need to have the salsa that comes with it on tap. Literally everything I've had is delicious. Other people have tried their döner kebab wraps, hummus wraps, and shout chicken - no complaints. I could easily eat here everyday. Downside is I'd be filing for bankruptcy cause this place ain't cheap...luckily I only get Pūpūkea grill when I'm willing to drive to the north shore. Also the service isn't always the most welcoming, but I don't mind as long as the food stays ono. They have a tented area with benches to enjoy your food with good quality condiments and they use real silverware if you're eating there. We usually park across the street, but if they have space by their food truck, go for it! read more

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