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    Aloha Wagon

    4.8 (298 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Divey
    Casual
    Good for kids

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    Aloha Wagon never disappoints. The chicken katsu was perfectly crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. But honestly, the katsu sauce is to die for -- it's rich, slightly sweet, and makes every bite so addictive. The portion size is huge and definitely affordable for how much food you get. You could easily share it with two people or have leftovers for later. Everything tasted fresh, flavorful, and satisfying. The spam musubi is also a delightful treat -- perfectly balanced with savory spam and soft rice. It's simple but done so well. If you're looking for delicious Hawaiian comfort food that's affordable, filling, and high quality, Aloha Wagon is absolutely worth it. Highly recommend and will definitely be back!

    Sunset drink and spam musubi
    Reyna R.

    I had been craving spam musubi and finally came to this place. I was not disappointed. Their spam musubi was two for $7.50. I got the sunset drink as well (guava, lychee, and lime), which was yummy. Would definitely recommend you check this place out, it's family-owned, and you can tell they take pride in their food and service. The ambiance is very nice and colorful.

    Fish taco
    Keyva C.

    I've been wanting to check this place out for a while and finally made my way over. The food was absolute delicious! I tried the mix plate, with the kalua pork and the adoba chicken, the pork was so yummy and was by far my favorite. The macaroni salad was so so good! Literally some of the best I've ever had. I tried the fish taco as well and it was so delicious!! The service was great and the inside is very cute and welcoming! I will definitely be back to check out more of the menu!

    Loco Moco
    Johnny R.

    Not only is this one of the best plates of Hawaiian food i have had in a while, it's one of the best priced. Loco Moco: 5 of 5 Comes served with rice, salad, and mac salad. The gravy and hamburger patties are seasoned perfectly to compliment each other. Due to the strong flavors of the main dish, the sides are less so, but add grea t contrast to the plate. I highly recommend this and the chicken katsu plate. Each of these are well worth the price for both the amount and flavors. Service was very fast as well.

    Mixed plate: chicken katsu + grilled bbq chicken
    Ariana G.

    Why can't this place be closer to my house!!! It's so dang good. Chicago doesn't have enough Hawaiian cuisine and it's so unfortunate. This small shop on Western Ave. serves up some mean Hawaiian cuisine that will leave you with so much leftovers and a happy stomach. First, the portions are massive! I was able to eat my plate for 3 days straight. All plates come with their delicious mac salad, side salad, and rice. The mixed plate is the way to go to get the best of both worlds amongst their protein options. None of the meats were dry! Everything tasted so homey and authentic!!! Truly so comforting. Worth every penny in my opinion. Come check them out!

    Chicken katsu   Mixed plate spicy pork and chicken adobo
    Stephanie C.

    Different choices of plates, they are doing a special Filipino food April 13 & 27 I got the chicken katsu super good my gf got a mixed plate. Definitely recommend coming to check out the food. Good portions!!!! Over all I'd definitely come back! Service was great! Ambiance was great as well! Good music plenty of seating. I'll be back Aloha Wagon!!!!

    Hawaiian Grilled BBQ Chicken Plate
    Eugene B.

    I tried the Hawaiian Grilled BBQ Chicken Plate. The grilled BBQ chicken was a little too salty for me. The potato mac salad had a unique flavor. I'm not sure why an additional mixed green salad is included. I did enjoy the guava drink which brought me back to my childhood growing up in Hawaii. The host/server was friendly and polite. The decor has somewhat of a tropical vibe. Being that this is a Hawaiian, Filipino, and Mexican restaurant, it's tough to have that visual balance. For now, I'm giving Aloha Wagon 3 stars which is fair. My next visit will be for the Spam Musubi. A simple comfort food that has to be done right! Can't wait to try it!

    Loco loco and adobo chicken
    Katherine F.

    Our initial lunch plans fell through, but stumbling upon Aloha Wagon was a stroke of luck -what an incredible find! Service: The staff were so friendly and welcoming. They took the time to walk us through the menu, offered great recommendations, and even checked on us during our meal, which was such a nice touch for a casual spot. Their kindness really made the experience special. Food: Where do I even start? The loco moco was phenomenal, but the chicken absolutely stole the show. I have no idea how they managed to pack so much flavor into something so simple--it was perfectly cooked and bursting with flavor. The sides (mac salad and house salad) complemented the meal beautifully. Portions are generous; one entree could easily be shared between two people. Drinks: Don't leave without trying the Sunset drink! The guava and lychee flavors shine in the most refreshing way. I only wish I lived closer because Aloha Wagon would absolutely be a go-to spot for me. Highly recommend stopping by!

    Seating facing the open kitchen area.

    Small, what I think is a family owned business, but still a good amount of seating inside. The staff was super friendly, and since it was our first time eating here, they did answer some of our questions about the food. They also helped us with a recommendation of what to eat, which was very helpful and did not disappoint. We ended up getting a combination lunch. That way we were able to try 2 lunch menu items. We ended up getting a Hawaiian barbecue chicken and a fried chicken, both were extremely flavorful! And we did try the Arbol salsa & the Katsu sauce-both were good. The combination lunch also came with a salad(the House dressing they provide is delicious) and a type of macaroni potato salad & both were amazing. They do have a fruit and lychee drink, which was really good as well. Will definitely be back!

    Khalil S.

    First time at Aloha Wagon and let me tell you that the grilled bbq chicken plate is AMAZING. It was incredibly juicy and very generous portion. The potato salad was great and even the rice was cooked to perfection. For the price you pay you get both quality and quantity. Too bad I am just visiting because would come here often.

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    Ordered for brother in laws birthday. Really good! I would get a double portion of their Mac potato salad!!

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    fish was fresh and flavors balanced well. service was fast and friendly. place is casual grab and go vibe. good healthy option in the city.

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    Yummy!!! Everything was delicious and the portions are great!!! Spam musubi and the tocino plate are awesome!!!

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    Pork adobo, Hawaiian burger and fries - yum. Definitely vetted by our local people in blue.

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    Ask the Community - Aloha Wagon

    Will you reopen anytime soon?

    They are in process of reopening at their new location at 2025 S Western, no date of reopening is given. I drove by a week ago and saw that the front of the restaurant was painted in the trade mark blue. I didn't see the inside, not sure of the… Read more

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    Got delivery and it was a mixed bag…read more Tacos - 4.5/5. Al pastor, pibil and and chicken tinga all great. Flavorful and juicy. Would be incredible live. Empanadas Camaron - 3.5/5. Unusual with shrimp. Crispy shell. Better without the spicy sauce. Enchiladas mole rojo - 3/5. Decent mole sauce and flavors, but not distinctive. Veg pozole - 2/5. Overly spicy. Solid roasted veggies. But lacked flavor. Pescado à la Talla - 1.5/5. Way overcooked fish. Sauces were either bland or just spice. FYI gluten free by default due to the use of corn

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    Food - pork tacos - excellent execution of tender pork belly. Every piece was so succulent and…read morefull of crisy pork goodness. Warm, homemade tortillas added to the perfect bite on top of flavor town green tomatillo salsa. The black beans was a good balance the rich pork flavors. Also, if the standard salsa was room tamed for.your liking; they have a good habanero salsa for the asking. Maybe too much foe most. Dessert- ice cream with fudge.. Great tasting of vanilla and chocolate, but wasnt quite over the top. The ice cream was nice and thick, but was a bit gritty for ice cream at an upscale place. Partly why I couldnt give it a perfect score. Service - attentive and intuitive. The waiter seems to know what we like and need without asking too much. Spicy pineapple Cocktail- good, strong, but not great. Couldn't really taste any pineapple. Cleanliness- clean and organized. Cost - affordable for special occasion. Restroom - fancy and clean. Ambiance - warm and relaxing, but a bit cheap with the vinyl or cheap wood veneer tables.

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