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2026 Food Truck Guide
Hawaii's food truck scene is legendary - from the famous North Shore shrimp trucks to hidden plate lunch wagons serving the best local grinds. Skip the sit-down restaurants and eat like a local at these must-visit food trucks.
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Hawaii's original truffle smashburger at Kakaako Farmers Market every Saturday 7:30 AM – 12 PM. Double smash patties with ribeye-chuck blend, caramelized onions, and truffle sauce. Best of Honolulu 2023. Get there early — the line builds fast.
Hawaii's original truffle smashburger at Waikiki Makers Market every Monday 3:30 – 8 PM. Double smash patties with ribeye-chuck blend, caramelized onions, and truffle sauce. Best of Honolulu 2023. Perfect for a Monday evening bite in Waikiki.
Hawaii's original truffle smashburger at What the Truck, Waikele Center on First Fridays 3:30 – 8 PM. Double smash patties with ribeye-chuck blend, caramelized onions, and truffle sauce. Best of Honolulu 2023. A monthly food truck event worth the drive.
Food Court fare in Waikiki. Food truck park is a well-loved spot.
Tucked into Waikiki, Pit Stop Hawaii Food Truck serves hamburger at budget-friendly prices. Look for takeout — known as a consistent local favorite.
Tucked into Waikiki, Food trucks on Cartwright road serves takeout. Known as a reliable choice.
Tucked into Downtown Honolulu, Sabrozon Mexican Food Truck serves mexican at budget-friendly prices. Known as a well-loved spot.
Aloha food truck is a spot in Waikiki. Locals consider it a reliable choice with takeout.
Mexican homestyle dishes such as tacos, wraps, salads & nachos in a colorful food truck.
Basic, brightly decorated food truck doling out hefty tacos, burritos, rice bowls & quesadillas.
Unpretentious food truck with picnic tables dishing up seafood bowls with scratch-made sauces.
Brazilian food truck offering sandwiches & comfort snacks along with fruit drinks & acai bowls.
Established, graffiti-decorated pit stop for a variety of shrimp plates & a garlic hot dog option.
Food truck doling out mostly shrimp-based plate lunches, with seating at outdoor picnic tables.
Jenny’s Shrimp Truck is a restaurant in Haleiwa. Locals love it for its flavors and friendly vibe—order a signature dish and enjoy.
Family-owned food truck offering a menu of made-to-order Mexican & Latin dishes.
Camaron Shrimp Truck is a restaurant in Haleiwa. Locals love it for its flavors and friendly vibe—order a signature dish and enjoy.
Khankham Thai food truck is a restaurant in Haleiwa. Locals love it for its flavors and friendly vibe—order a signature dish and enjoy.
HONOS Shrimp Truck is a korean restaurant in Haleiwa. Locals love it for its flavors and friendly vibe—order a signature dish and enjoy.
Malai Thai Food Truck is a thai restaurant in Haleiwa. Locals love it for its flavors and friendly vibe—order a signature dish and enjoy.
Hawaiian street eats, like fish bowls & plate lunches, on offer from this easygoing food truck.
Young’s Lunch Wagon Korean BBQ is a korean restaurant in Haleiwa. Locals love it for its flavors and friendly vibe—order a signature dish and enjoy.
Established, graffiti-decorated pit stop for a variety of shrimp plates & a garlic hot dog option.
Fasay Thai Wagon is a thai restaurant in HI 96731. Locals love it for its flavors and friendly vibe—order a signature dish and enjoy.
Off-beat truck with shaded outdoor seats dishing up poke bowls, fish tacos & other Hawaiian nibbles.
The famous shrimp trucks line Kamehameha Highway between Kahuku and Haleiwa. Giovanni's Shrimp Truck and Romy's are iconic stops. You'll also find excellent plate lunch trucks and açai bowls throughout the North Shore area.
Generally yes! Food trucks offer excellent value with plates typically ranging from $10-15. You get generous portions of authentic local food without the restaurant markup. It's how many locals eat daily.
Most popular food trucks now accept cards, but some smaller operations are still cash-only. We recommend carrying some cash just in case, especially for trucks in more remote areas.
Lunch (11am-1pm) is peak time with the best selection. North Shore shrimp trucks get busy by 11am with tour buses. For less crowds, try arriving right when they open or during mid-afternoon.
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