2026 Food Truck Guide
Best Food Trucks in Oahu
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.
My picks below are places I visited and paid for myself. Wider map listings are there for discovery — the badge marks the ones I've been to. My review policy
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Surf N Salsa
Family-owned food truck offering a menu of made-to-order Mexican & Latin dishes.
Food trucks on Cartwright road
Tucked into Waikiki, Food trucks on Cartwright road serves takeout. Known as a reliable choice.
Leonard's Bakery Malasada Truck
Leonard's Bakery Malasada Truck is a bakery in Honolulu. Locals love it for its flavors and friendly vibe—order a signature dish and enjoy.
Famous Kahuku Shrimp
Unassuming food truck offering a range of shrimp & local seafood, fried or steamed.
Camaron Shrimp Truck
Camaron Shrimp Truck is a restaurant in Haleiwa. Locals love it for its flavors and friendly vibe—order a signature dish and enjoy.
Maria Bonita Lunchwagon
Maria Bonita Lunchwagon is a mexican restaurant in Kailua. Locals love it for its flavors and friendly vibe—order a signature dish and enjoy.
HONOS Shrimp Truck
HONOS Shrimp Truck is a korean restaurant in Haleiwa. Locals love it for its flavors and friendly vibe—order a signature dish and enjoy.
Sandy Beach Food Truck
Sandy Beach Food Truck is a restaurant in Honolulu. Locals love it for its flavors and friendly vibe—order a signature dish and enjoy.
Ige's Lunchwagon & Catering
Ige's Lunchwagon & Catering is a takeout restaurant in Aiea. Locals love it for its flavors and friendly vibe—order a signature dish and enjoy.
Five Star Poke
Unpretentious food truck with picnic tables dishing up seafood bowls with scratch-made sauces.
Giovanni's Shrimp Truck
Established, graffiti-decorated pit stop for a variety of shrimp plates & a garlic hot dog option.
Food truck park
Food Court fare in Waikiki. Food truck park is a well-loved spot.
Tlacuaches 808
Mexican homestyle dishes such as tacos, wraps, salads & nachos in a colorful food truck.
Thyda's Tacos
Basic, brightly decorated food truck doling out hefty tacos, burritos, rice bowls & quesadillas.
Pupukea Grill
Hawaiian street eats, like fish bowls & plate lunches, on offer from this easygoing food truck.
Young’s Lunch Wagon Korean BBQ
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.
Laverne's Lunch Wagon & Catering
Laverne's Lunch Wagon & Catering is a hawaiian restaurant in Waipahu. Locals love it for its flavors and friendly vibe—order a signature dish and enjoy.
Fasay Thai Wagon
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.
Jenny’s Shrimp Truck
Jenny’s Shrimp Truck is a restaurant in Haleiwa. Locals love it for its flavors and friendly vibe—order a signature dish and enjoy.
Giovanni's Shrimp Truck
Established, graffiti-decorated pit stop for a variety of shrimp plates & a garlic hot dog option.
Shrimp Shack
Food truck offering crab, steak & shrimp, mussels & seafood specialties with limited seating.
Aji Limo Truck
Off-beat truck with shaded outdoor seats dishing up poke bowls, fish tacos & other Hawaiian nibbles.
Big Wave Shrimp Truck
Food truck doling out mostly shrimp-based plate lunches, with seating at outdoor picnic tables.
Crispy Grindz Haleiwa
Brazilian food truck offering sandwiches & comfort snacks along with fruit drinks & acai bowls.
Malai Thai Food Truck
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where are the best food trucks on the North Shore?
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.
Are food trucks cheaper than restaurants in Hawaii?
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.
Do Oahu food trucks accept credit cards?
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.
What's the best time to visit food trucks in Oahu?
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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