Wow! Delicious and unique flavors! And the sweetest business owner. Ally's Cocina is a hidden gem, woman-owned Venezuelan food truck, tucked in at the Kauai Mini Golf. It's located on the patio. Order food from Ally's, and then while you wait, order drinks at the Mini Golf Cafe, across the patio. Four of us ordered way too much but enjoyed it all. Our fave items: -King Kong Arepa with chicken (chicken, black beans, avocado, fried egg, feta, and Ally's cilantro-garlic sauce (we ordered this fresh, flavorful sauce on the side)) -King Kong Arepa with pork -Cachapa The arepas are substantially stuffed so I'd probably share one next time. Everything is 100% gluten-free, and most items can be made dairy-free if needed. Yum! Mahalo Ally! read more

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I first tried Ally's Cocina in May of last year and left really impressed, especially with the arepas. They came blistering hot off the flat top, perfectly seasoned, and filled generously. They were the kind of dish that made me want to come back, so I was excited to return recently. Unfortunately, my most recent visit was a big letdown. I'm not sure if the quality has slipped or if I just caught them on a bad day, since recent reviews are still very positive, but what I was served this time was nowhere near the same level. I ordered the chicken and avocado arepa, the slow roasted pork arepa, and a side of beans and rice. The beans were flavorful and well seasoned, but the rice was just plain white rice. Both arepas were generously filled, but the fillings and the bread itself were disappointing. The chicken was barely warm, dry, and completely unseasoned. The pork was hotter but not very tender, with a flavor that didn't stand out, and the cheddar cheese inside wasn't even fully melted. The biggest problem, though, was the arepas themselves. Instead of coming out hot and crispy like before, they tasted like they had been sitting out. They were barely warm, bland, and without the crispness that made them so memorable on my first visit. Seating is outdoors under a large shared shade structure with plenty of tables for Ally's, the bar, and a nearby pizza truck. Parking is easy with a large lot, which makes the setup convenient. Overall I left disappointed, especially since my first visit was so good. I hope this was just an off day, because Ally's Cocina can clearly deliver great food when everything is on point, but my most recent experience fell short. read more

Ally's Cocina - Pork arepa with cheddar cheese, chicken and avocado arepa with feta cheese, and small rice and beans - Venezuelan Near Me - Kilauea, Hawaii

Contrary to all the raving reviews, we thought this place was just okayyy when we tried it. The food wasn't as flavorful as we wanted and the chicken felt very dry. The area also doesn't allow outside beverages including water... Huge upside is that we happened to come for Friday night dinner, right when they host a trivia game night which was very fun! We didn't play too well but if you win, they give a $25 gift card for next time. read more

Ally's Cocina - Venezuelan Near Me - Kilauea, Hawaii

The food at Ally's Concona was fabulous. We ordered the King Kong Arepa and Ally's Plate with Pulled pork. Everything was delicious. The Arepa was stuffed and generously topped with avocado. The seating under the canopy and the wonderful jazz music created a great dining ambiance. I highly recommend this spot. I would definitely go back. read more

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Ally's place is great in every way!! We had the garlic shrimp, with the mild sauce and it was soooo good! The sauce brings the shrimp to the next level! Eating on the patio is a very peaceful place! We will definitely be back! read more

Wow!! I'm not usually one to write reviews but the food here is incredible, i got the chicken avocado plate and every single thing was so so good - super flavorful, healthy and fresh. The customer service was great and i will definitely be back! read more

Came here after hiking Stone Dam and it was the perfect meal. The food came out pretty quickly for there just being one person working there! The plate and the arepa with chicken and avocado were perfect. The mini arepas were crunchy and not oily, the shrimp has the perfect sauce on them, and the avocados were so tasty. The chicken in the arepas was tender and the sauce she uses over it is just right! read more

Ally's Cocina - Plate with shrimp and avocado - Venezuelan Near Me - Kilauea, Hawaii

This was shockingly good. We were staying in Princeville for a few days and got tired of the so-so food right in town and decided to drive out a little bit. It was 100% worth it and the best thing we had on north shore. If you like savory sweet even remotely, Cachapa with Roast Pork was the thing to order. Comes with two sauces and avocado. I'd come back over and over for this if I were local. Arepa with chicken and avocado was solid but couldn't hold a candle to the Cachapa with roast pork. read more

The food was ok, they were out of chicken which was unfortunate. We were told it would be a 30 minute wait and it was 50 minutes. If we had known that we would have happily gone elsewhere. The frustrating part is a woman came after us and they chatted at length while everyone else was waiting for food...and she got her food before us. Kauai has lots of great good options and this was not one for me. Others may enjoy it. read more

Believe all the 5 stars. The food is supremely delicious. Shared the Ally big plate with my wife. Plenty of food for us both. The shredded pork was juicy and just mildly spicy. Black beans were perfect. Oh those little mini-arepas! Just four? I could eat 40! Is this the only Venezuelan food on the island? Well, it's fabulous. Served Wednesday thru Sunday. Located in the mini-golf backyard. read more

Great food. Fun little area with shade and music. Pizza next door looked great too. Great find.

Tasty shrimp, arepas were like little inner tubes of crispy deliciousness, if you are like me and enjoy grits-like texture, they are amazing! Black beans were like the texture of refried but still with slightly more texture frome the beans and taste like there is minimal seasoning so you taste just beans. read more

Wow!! What a great place. Great location, wonderful creative dishes and good service. Ate at picnic tables but was in a great outdoor space with live music and next to farmers market and mini golf. read more

Great arepas. We got the beans/feta and avocado/cheddar. Quite tasty and filling. Took about 15 minutes. Very nice staff and lots of seating. Great to enjoy after a round of mini golf! read more

Ally's Cocina - Avocado left (cheddar) and black bean right (feta) - Venezuelan Near Me - Kilauea, Hawaii

Amazing delicious Venezuelan food! Love this hidden gem behind the putt putt at Anaina Hou Community Park so much we had to go twice!! Generous fresh and yummy portions! Do not miss! read more

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Absolutely amazing traditional Venezuelan food, totally recommended, the best food we had on our trip to Kauai by far!!!! Ale and Ronald are a very friendly and nice couple, Super Chévere... read more

I was totally blown away by how delicious this Venezuelan food is. I highly recommend Ally's Cocina (Wednesday to Sunday only). Great service, cooked to order. Excellent prices for the large portion. Quiet, peaceful, shaded location with chairs or sofas over looking an amazing giant green space with spectacularly large trees in the near distance. read more

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WOWZERS!!!! We came here after reading the reviews and decided we should stop in to try Venezuelan food. At first we ended up in a golf course and weren't sure where we were but it's tucked in behind the shop at the golf course. The food was absolutely delicious and fresh and we all ordered different things to try. I had the Ally's plate with garlic shrimp and it was absolutely delicious, my friends had the Arepa with saute shrimp and avocado. Normally I cannot finish an entire plate but I ate every bit of it and wanted more. We all tried different dishes and they were all spectacular. After a hike this place hits the spot. Great service. read more

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Very yummy and flavorful arepas. Great place to grab food when exploring Kilauea and want a break from pokes and Mac salad. It also has a beautiful view of the mountains. Awesome playground for the kids after the meal. It is located in the back of the mini golf so park in the mini golf parking lot. read more

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Truly a hidden gem - a food truck inside the miniature golf place. Really great Venezuelan food. The pork was amazing. I highly recommend the plate - black bean and fried plantains. read more

Visiting Kauai this week and took the advice of a favorite chef I follow on IG. She posted about her experience at Ally's. Thought it would be nice to try something different - Venezuelan food. We ordered the slow cooked pork arepa and Ally's Plate with garlic shrimp. Everything was prepared fresh to order so it took a few minutes but so very worth it. Authentic, very tasty, and portions were generous! Thoroughly enjoyed our meal and plan to visit again before we return home. read more

Ally's Cocina is a bit out of the way but we'll worth the effort. Food was fantastic, fresh and flavorful. We tried the pork plate, the shrimp arepa and the King Kong pork plate. All were well seasoned and served with a fresh avocado salad. The mass arepas were tender and delicious. The fried arepas were great too. Unfortunately we arrived on a day when the next door food court was closed so beverages to offer. A cold beer would have been delicious. read more

Ally's Cocina - Welcome sign - Venezuelan Near Me - Kilauea, Hawaii

Absolutely FANTASTIC FOOD. High quality ingredients. Ally puts her heart and soul into her food, everything is made fresh. You must go here if you have the chance ! read more

Best Arepas I've ever had! This place is a must! The food tastes very fresh and is generous portions.

I loved this food! The flavors really popped. I loved that it was in an open space with variety of seating and within walking distance was a big park for kids. It's on a mini golf course but open to the public. I had to do the spicy sauce on the side because I was sharing with my daughter but it was soooo good. It was a spicy that snuck up on you didn't immediately burn but once you felt the heat you got a little sweat going. I would say it would be smart to do like a circulating fan or something probably a few just to help keep the everyone more comfortable. One arepa was pretty filling I don't feel like I needed a side but the King Kong plate was huge. read more

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Ally's Cocina offers authentic Latin American Venezuelan cuisine. We love Ally's and it's always a pleasure to see Ally and her husband. They're wonderful people with awesome service. Their delicious arepas include choices for everyone, including vegan options. In particular, the King Kong Arepa is one of our favorites, which includes a large stuffed arepa with either chicken, pork, or shrimp. My personal favorite is Ally's Plate: frijoles, rice, choice of meat, mini arepas, fried plantains, and flavorful sauces. In addition, Anainahou Community Park is a beautiful and tranquil place to enjoy our food. read more

Ally's Cocina - King Kong Arepa - Venezuelan Near Me - Kilauea, Hawaii

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Went here after a round of mini golf. One of the best meals we've had during our trip. Perfect way to end the morning outing. Food came quick, and it was just an all together lovely morning and lunch. read more

This was my favorite food I had on our trip to Kauai. Absolutely delicious. I slow cooked pork was cooked to perfection and the various other dishes you get on a plate were so yummy. I didn't try the chicken, but the others in my party loved it. The owner was nice and there is some pretty nice covered, outdoor seating. If you have kids there is a playground and mini golf nearby. Can't wait to come back. read more

This is so good - such a great option when looking for something different than what's offered in Hanalei. Both the shrimp plate and avocado arepas were excellent! Easy to access off the main highway and located in a beautiful park. read more

Ally's is located on the backside of Anaina Hou Mini Golf and Community Center. There is a nice sized free parking lot. A kind Venezuelan chef, Ally, cooks up authentic Arepas, 100% corn masa pocket, stuffed how you desire. I love the black beans. My son prefers the chicken with avocado. Everything is gluten free and there are multiple vegan options too. Ally makes everything fresh so expect a 15 minute wait if they aren't busy. In addition to the great food, the mini golf botanical gardens and community playground make this a spectacular spot for children. The back drop is the lush Kauai landscape so ambiance is laid back and scenic. Adults can also grab a coffee or alcoholic beverage at the community center. Again, great place for families and anyone with dietary restrictions. Bravo Ally! read more

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Delicious food before mini golfing. Highly recommend trying this place with golfing or not.

Back on Kauai and of course we couldn't leave without first stopping at Ally's. Everyone I recommend her food to is absolutely hooked. It's so delicious and I miss it on Oahu-I wish she'd come to Oahu!! I'm craving it already. I got the Ally's plate again but this time with the pork. It's incredible and I'll definitely get the pork again next time. I also wish she stayed open through dinner as I would've come a second time for dinner but they closed too early, unfortunately. read more

Ally's Cocina - Slowed cooked pork Ally's Plate - Venezuelan Near Me - Kilauea, Hawaii

As a fellow Venezuelan I can tell you Ally's place is legit! You can tell she takes pride on her cooking, everything tastes fresh and delicious. My favorite was the roasted pork! You can get a heavenly plate (rice, beans, cheese, etc) or you can pack an arepa with it! I got the arepa with pork and cheese, and I had to come back the following day because I didn't have enough. The tostones (fried green plantain) were also a hit, my daughter loved the fried tiny arepas with cheese, delish! Yum. The sauces are on point, full of flavor and the perfect addition to your meal. I only have good things to say about Ally's cocina, it's so much better than any place around Los Angeles, a different level. I'll come back anytime I am in Kauai. I recommend it without hesitation, you need to stop by. read more

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Tiny hut located behind the mini golf hut. Arepas are freshly made, delicious and hit the spot. Owner is very nice and was feeding lots of locals and tourist. Beautiful outdoor seating. See picture. read more

Ally's Cocina - Hut with outdoors seating under tent - Venezuelan Near Me - Kilauea, Hawaii

Yum. The arepas are delicious! We got shrimp, pork, and avocado plates and arepas. Ally is upbeat and happy, you can tell she loves what she does, and it comes out through her food. Located community center, the covered eating area has a beautiful view of the playground and surrounding jungle. If you go right at lunchtime, call ahead to avoid a long wait or go before or after the rush. But if you do go at noon, the wait is well worth it! I only gave 4 stars because of the wait, but that is because it's in demand! :) Mahalo y muchísimas gracias Ally! read more

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OK, the first thing you need to know about this place is that it is in the back of the mini golf location. I want you to know this because I don't want you to miss this fantastic little spot. We found Ally's Cocina on Yelp and couldn't be happier that we did. It's a small little spot but the food is amazing. I got the slow cooked pork plate, and my wife got the chicken avocado Arepa. We were a little surprised that the chicken avocado Arepa was served cold, but it was still good. The slow cooked pork plate was amazing. This is definitely worth a try read more

Ally's Cocina - Food hut - Venezuelan Near Me - Kilauea, Hawaii

Soooo good! Very tasty. Best if eaten right way. Very filling. There's chickens who asks for some crumbs. read more

Ally's Cocina - Chicken and avocado arepas - Venezuelan Near Me - Kilauea, Hawaii

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Ally is absolutely the sweetest! We did go on a small adventure trying to locate her new location but we did it. Basically you go to the entrance of the mini golf and just let the people working the checkin of golf that you're going to Ally's and then you sign your name on a list and enter (no charge). A few picnic tables and very clean restrooms near by. Bonus Tip** Farmers Market in the same parking lot on Saturday mornings Ally was rocking the food stand solo (which I think she does often). We ordered 3 items and she had it all ready in just a few mins. No matter how long you have to wait... just be patient the food is the absolute best!! Bring cash or Venmo. Take good care of ally and support locally sourced businesses. We want these type of locations open forever. read more

Ally's Cocina - Arepas!!! - Venezuelan Near Me - Kilauea, Hawaii

Tired of eating Ahi and local plate lunches and want something different. Then go to Ally's Cocina and get yourself some Venezuelan food. Don't get me wrong. I love Ahi and I love myself a good local plate but living on Kauai I like to change it up and want something different. Ally's is packed with flavor and her prices for the amount of food you get are reasonable. She is generous with her portions and I love that she cooks it all fresh made to order. She also has yummy treats from her home that she sells. Definitely give her childhood candies a try too. Also the best part is she is a sweetheart and so nice. So you are supporting a small local business to a wonderful woman. So happy you're back Ally. read more

Ally's Cocina - Slow roasted pork arepa and added avocado. - Venezuelan Near Me - Kilauea, Hawaii

WOW!!! Does Ally's deliver!! Her food is amazing and life changing. Everything scratch made and absolutely delicious. Always with a smile on her face and a joke about her roosters. You can't beat the scenery and this delicious food. You gotta get to Ally's and enjoy all things delicious. read more

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