I'm happy to have found this place. The food is made to order. I always order the chicken katsu, the chicken taste great by itself or with the sauce. The portions are generous. Eat half for lunch and safe the other half for a late lunch read more

Check in I checked in and received a free water bottle! -that alone deserves a star! Food My wife tried the grilled fish plate. It came with rice, macaroni and salad. The fish was marinated with a dressing. The dish was really good. I had the grilled bbq chicken, highly recommend it! The chicken was soft and the portions were generous. We paid about $20 bucks for our food, which was very reasonable. - star, star Service Service was nice too. We had a chance to speak to what appeared to be the owners. The husband is a native of Hawaii and the wife lived there. They were very friendly and shared with us things to do for our future Hawaii trip. We were asked how we liked the food and if we needed anything. Thats a plus. - star Experience - overall I will admit, I thought twice before coming here because it's across the street from a legal marijuana distribution center. It looks small from the outside. However once you come in, the vibe is like a fast food, joint with friendly service. The atmosphere is cozy. They have Hawaii items posted on walls and family pictures.This place was super busy near closing time. So made me feel good to know this place is legit. We felt welcomed and enjoyed our visit. We have already told others about Aloha wagon and looking forward to our next visit. Star read more

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I absolutely love this hidden gem. I have never been to Hawaii, nor have I had Hawaiian fare prior to being introduced to Aloha Wagon a few months back. (Thanks a lot little bro, this place rocks!! ) I do know good food though.. This place definitely has good food!! They have several delicious items, but i suggest you try one of the combo plates. They are very generous with their portions so a combo plate can feed two people in most cases. Combo: Pick two of the meat (i suggest the spicy pork and the kalua pork), or vegan entrees.. and sit back and enjoy, along with a side of rice, some damn good potato mac salad and side green salad. Bonus: Try the pineapple, cheesecake bar, and the banana bread bar. read more

Aloha Wagon - Kalua Pork plate - Filipino Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Found this spot via Yelp because I was looking for a Filipino spot close to Mt Sinai Hospital. We ordered the Chicken Katsu and Tocino plates. Both were amazingly cooked and generously portioned for the price!! The owners are so kind!! I think I recall them saying they're originally from Oahu. If you're driving to this spot, I believe you can park on the left side of the entrance. Seating is also very limited since it's small. If I lived closer to here, I would eat here every day for the comforting food and good hospitality. read more

Aloha Wagon - Filipino Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I drive by this place all the time and figured it was a little shack but saw it had 5 stars and had to check it out - definitely wasn't disappointed!! It is a little shack, but with a chill Hawaiian/Filipino theme and some bomb food! I got the Ticino plate which was awesome. Seriously, such a great taste and PLENTY of food for a low price. Service was awesome and there are a ton of options! Look forward to coming back and trying the rest of the menu! read more

Aloha Wagon - Filipino Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Ambiance: Busy, small hole-in-the wall Food: 5/5 Service: 5/5 Alcohol: Not available 85 reviews and 5 stars, there must be a mistake, right? Nope, this place fully deserves their 5 stars! Aloha Wagon is a super small hole in the wall that's easily missed, especially with construction, but I promise this place is worth your while! They are family owned and it's a fusion of their culture and everything was fantastic! I LOVE places that don't make me commit to one entree so the mixed plate option was perfect. Most places exclude loco moco in the mixed plate, but they include it here. On top of the protein of your choice, plates come with macaroni salad, mixed green salad, and rice. Between the three of us we got loco moco, chicken katsu, kahlua pork, hawaiian BBQ chicken ANDDD the spam musubi. At first $4.95 for spam musubi sounded ridiculous but you get 2 GIANT pieces! The portions were more than generous and because they were about to close, they gave us a sample of their pazole. Everything had good flavor and the katsu surprised me with a slightly spicy kick. Overall: Let me just say YUM and FOOD COMA. If you're in a large group (honestly more than 2-3), do everyone a favor and take it to go because there's limited seating! Also, there's only one cook (also the owner) so it takes time but there's plenty of love that goes into each dish. read more

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The best Hawaiian food with great service. You can't get Hawaiian street food around Chicago, this is where you get it.

I finally made it to "Aloha Wagon" after an evening at "Cinespace Chicago Film Studios". I came 10 minutes prior to it closing and they still served me. I remember telling one of my fellow Chicago Med casting members I hope that I have time to make it to that Hawaiian restaurant down the street called Aloha Wagon. While living in Hawaii for a little over 3 years, I have grown to love the teriyaki burgers and other select Hawaiian foods on island. Moreover, during my visits to Hawaii every year I just have to have a teriyaki burger because the taste is like no other burger in my opinion. During my initial visit to Aloha Wagon that was the first thing i mentioned while looking at the menu and the cook knew exactly what I wanted. He immediately responded with "Aloha burger" which is known as the "Aloha Tofu Burger" at Aloha Wagon. I gave him an unsure look, but agreed because I was sure that it would taste similar. Seeing the Aloha Tofu Burger it was that, but on steroids because of its size. Once I got it, I had to figure out how I would tackle it. Even though my visit was brief because of the time, I left Aloha Wagon happy, plus I got my Hawaiian food fix. To be a little more authentic, I will quote it just the way I quoted it after eating at Aloha Wagon. "Damn, that was a good burger!" As much as I was bummed to move from the north side to the west side, further away from Aloha Eats, it is even sweeter living a lot closer to Aloha Wagon. With that being said the Aloha Tofu Burger is a great option and trust me you will not be disappointed. I hope this review assists you in any way. Thomas Gouard read more

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First time having Hawaiian food and this did not disappoint at all! Food was filled with flavor, the people there were very friendly, and the restaurant itself was super cute. read more

Food was SO good! I have never had Hawaiian food before and this was an excellent introduction. Portions were large and everything was well-seasoned. Highly recommended read more

Was really excited to discover that there is a restaurant serving Hawaiian/Filipino/Mexican fusion foods in a closer neighborhood than Aloha Eats all the way up north! If you are familiar with Aloha Eats, then you'll love it here. The inside is cozy and you can really get to know the owner and his wife. They are very sweet people! Ordered the Hawaiian Chicken and Chicken Katsu Mixed Plate, Loco Moco, and the Spam Musubi. The Mixed plate was absolute perfection. Their teriyaki sauce is just so good and the breading on the katsu is just right-not overly thick and well seasoned. The chicken is also very juicy and retains so much flavor. The Loco Moco was very filling and equally as yummy, perfect for any beef lover. The egg was perfectly sunny and the runny yolk made such a perfect bite along with the gravy, beef patties, and rice. The gravy wasn't as thick as from Aloha Eats-which we preferred. The Spam Musubi wa a good starter to our meal. Something about spam and rice just brings back good memories! Cannot go wrong with spam. The accompanying Macaroni Salad and Mixed green salad were nice as well! Something about mayonnaise and macaroni noodles is addicting! The mixed green side salad just gives you a bit more nutrition to this delicious meal! read more

I've been trying to eat here since I saw it on Hungry Hound a year ago. Well- it was worth the wait. I arrived at 11am just as they opened and ordered the Lime Chicken Plate. I love that you can watch the chef season and cook your food right in front of you. The presentation and food were amazing. While I waited for my food I was offered a complimentary warm bowl of Pozale, that was hearty and the pork was so tender. My friend ordered the a spicy pork(forgot the names of the dishes pictures below) and sweet tasting chicken combo. Both were tasty. The overall experience and food were great! The chef and cashier were so charming, and accommodating, it felt as if you were in their home. I'll be back to try the Cheesecake dessert. I would highly recommend Aloha Wagon for an alternative to fast food. read more

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I love LOVE Aloha Wagon! My boyfriend and I were craving for Hawaiian food and came across this spot. It had great reviews so figured we would try it and man they did not disappoint! - We got 6 orders of the kalua pork tacos (its our favorite) - An order of the spam musubi - pineapple bbq chicken & chicken katsu combo plate. Everything we ordered was really good! We will be coming back for sure! read more

Aloha Wagon - Kalua Pork tacos - Filipino Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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this review is not about their food but about their hours I've been trying to visit this place and give them a try because I've seen the good ratings and have been craving Hawaiian food. I have tried to visit this place three times now and each time they have been closed. Their hours say they are open but to my disappointment they're not opened so I just waste my time and money driving here. I wish I could have provided a better review but honestly it's just been a disappointment. :( read more

Food was delicious! The portions were large. Ordered the Katsu plate and Hawaiian Pork, both were very good!

Food is always great and very generous with portion size! Love love love! Go to Hawaiian takeout

This place is sooooo legit that I had to write a review. First off, I've been seeing lots of "Hawaiian" places opening that don't feel authentic at all. I lived there for a short time and I know food, lots of these so called Hawaiian places are sub par. This place, on the other hand, was such a pleasant surprise! Food: We sampled their menu. We ordered several spam musubis (bc SPAM is LIFE), Kalua pork taco, potato mac salad, pineapple coconut cheesecake, and Tocino plate lunch. For those non-Filipinos out there, tocino is a type of sweet meat we enjoy for breakfast or any time of the day for that matter. I expected the tocino to have a red tinge, which I'm used to, but there's wasn't. Additionally, it wasn't as sweet as regular tocino, but it ended up tasting really good. The portions are just like Hawaii, plentiful. It also came with rice and a side salad. We also ordered potato mac salad, which was bomb! Trust me, order it. There's lots of versions of mac salad but I really love theirs. The spam musubi was standard, and definitely filled my craving. The kalua pork taco tasted just like the ones in Hawaii. And the pineapple coconut cheesecake rounded out our meal just right. Everything was fresh, fast, and delicious. Ambiance: Unpretentious, chill vibe and super friendly owners. Not lots of seating, but our baby's stroller did fit with no problems. Location: on a busy corner, parking is a bit difficult Overall great authentic Hawaiian/Filipino food. So glad to finally have a good Hawaiian spot here in Chicago. Already planning my return here. read more

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Aloha wagon offers a very flavorful menu at a very reasonable price. My wife and I finally visited after passing by many times driving down Western and upon my reading of other reviews. I do not eaten much Hawaiian or Filipino food so it's difficult to know what qualifies as authentic or good-quality, but the food we ordered was perfect for a post-work, winter evening snack/meal. I ordered the Spam Masubi and my wife had the aloha tofu burger. The burger size is quite generous and filling and she enjoyed the pineapple and teriyaki sauce. The spam masubi was delicious and had a sauce in it that tasted like samba oelek. (But not as spicy). I don't think it needed to be seran wrapped as we dined in. Overall, I enjoyed the experience and look forward to trying other staples on the menu. read more

Aloha Wagon - Aloha tofu burger - Filipino Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Best Maxican food in IL. Last week I come here with my younger sister, she also loves the food.

We stumbled across Aloha Wagon and I'm so glad we decided to try ! The food was fresh and so so flavorful. The gentleman that helped us was great and his recommendations were perfect. We tried the Hawaiian burger , regular cheese burger , fries as well as two mixed chicken plates (bbq and adobo). Everything was very good. We will be back ! read more

I've tried a Hawaiian chain once and thought nope.. not interested but was nearby aloha and thought dang this menu is way different and look at these reviews.. Hawaiian food is worth another shot. The popular chain in the south should be embarrassed for serving what they do cause Aloha is doing things right! Had the tofu burger and I was worried it would be overly sweet and the tofu would be flavorless, it was sweet but dang I was licking my fingers the sauce was so good! And the burger was huge! read more

This spot is awesome! I just need to find a better time to stop by. The weekend hours are kinda funky. Saturday closing at 2 pm and being closed completely on Sunday. I would recommend adjusting those if possible. The location is definitely not the best, but at least its easy to spot and has easy parking. The interior is extremely small. I would guess maybe 10 seats max. So don't plan on going there with a big party. Owners are suuuuper nice and the food is very delicious. Expect to be stuffed and most likely have a food coma by the time you leave. I plan to go back multiple times so I can try the whole menu! read more

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There seems to be a very scarce number of places in Chicago that serve Hawaiian food so I was ecstatic when I discovered Aloha Wagon! I stopped by with a friend after talking about spam musubi for 2 months straight. We ordered a variety of different items and it came with great portions. We had BBQ chicken, kalua pork taco, moco loco, chicken katsu, and OF COURSE spam musubi. Everything was delicious. Getting a mixed plate was a great deal as you get to choose two different entree items served with rice, mac salad, and greens. At the time we were there, they had a check-in offer for a free bottle of water. If you're ever in the mood for some bombass comfort food, this place is where you should make your way towards because you wont be disappointed. read more

Aloha Wagon - Mixed plate w/ Moco loco & chicken katsu - Filipino Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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6/20/20 My sister and I went here today for take out due to COVID-19. We should have called first even though it said open on Yelp. It had a sign temporarily closed due to out of food. Call first to make sure they're open. It was my birthday today and I was hoping to finally have Hawaiian food. read more

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Finally. A good hawaiian spot NOT in the Northside. It's not in the most interesting nor attractive neighborhood by any means, but who cares about what's on the outside, right? It's a small shop set up right on the corner and you cannot miss the ultra friendly Aloha sign. The inside is pretty small with limited seating along the two windows. I had to try a few things to get a good gauge of the place so here goes... Hawaiian Grilled BBQ Chicken Plate. Loco Moco Plate. Kalua Pork Tacos. Aloha Bars. Let me tell you this... I'm a big value guy and this place definitely delivers on value with a capital V. Really good portions for the two plates. The BBQ chicken was tasty and plentiful. Potato Mac Salad on point. Loco Moco was good as well (an egg on top of anything is always a great sign), but I will warn you it's heavy... in a good way. It'll send you straight to sleep. I didn't care for the green salad too much though, but it did give the plates some color and a fresh component. Kalua Pork Tacos had some good flavor to it, but it's not a must have. Aloha Bars, a pineapple and coconut cheesecake, was the perfect way to wrap up this pleasant experience. The owner is a great guy too, which makes this place even better. He mentioned that he's still working on the menu, gradually adding and removing items as he goes. I can't wait to come back and try everything else that Aloha Wagon has to offer! read more

Been wanting to try this place out since before the pandemic. Finally made it there after a couple of years. Definitely worth the wait. The food was plentiful and super tasty. We tried the Kahlua Pig, Katsu Chicken, Spicy Pork, Hawaiian BBQ Chicken on a bun and the Spam Musubi. The flavors were balanced and tasted super fresh. Definitely a keeper. Will be coming back soon with more friends. It's the best kind of comfort food for a chilly day. Tons of free street parking just across the street. read more

This place deserves more than a 5 star rating. The food is delicious and portions are large. My wife said we could have shared 1 meal but I wanted my meal all to myself. A nice change from the usual tacos, tortas, burritos etc. that are common restaurants in this area. We will be back.! read more

Aloha Wagon - a plate of food on a table - Filipino Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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What a gem! I found this place while scrolling through Yelp for a lunch spot. Everyone should check Aloha Wagon out. It's a really small place with maybe 4 tables, better for take out. Love the cilantro lime fish with the tofu, but I've tried all the other proteins. Everything is delicious and has such great flavor and they give you so much food. I have enough for 2 days. The husband and wife that own this place are super nice too. read more

Walked by and decided to try it. It's a really tiny place but plenty of seats available. I got the tocino sandwich for $5.85. It's grilled pork with onion Filipino bacon. I also got the spam musubi for $4.95. The Tocino sandwich was so good! I enjoyed it. They give you lots of meat so it's a big sandwich. It's so flavorful. It gets messy eating it so prepare to have lots of napkins. The musubi was good as well. It was exactly like how it should taste with spam, seaweed, and rice The service was amazing. They were so nice. I would definitely come back here again and invite others to come. read more

Aloha Wagon - Filipino Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

My first time going the food was delicious, hot and fresh just how I like it, I had Lemon grilled with Bell peppers and onions white rice macaroni salad with potatoes but they call it something else lol I'm definitely going back and they give you a lot of chicken read more

Awww snap!! This spot is so awesome!! I'm so glad I finally made it in! We will DEFINITELY be back. I'm telling everyone about it! Amazing, homemade comfort food from the islands. So good! read more

Great food amazing service. Ordered the mix plate (Hawaiian grilled BBQ chicken plate and chicken Katsu), it came with rice, pasta salad and a green salad. It was delicious. Their aloha bars (pineapple, coconut cheesecake) were very tasty also. The service was some of the best. Very friendly people. Well definitely come back. read more

Aloha Wagon - Mixed plate - Filipino Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I took a big chance with Aloha Wagon catering and let me tell you I'm so happy I did. I had actually never eaten their food, but I saw the great reviews on Yelp and was looking for a catering company that was on theme with the surprise tiki party I was having for my husband. Can you believe we had NO LEFTOVERS! Everyone LOVED the food including myself. We ordered the Hawaiian BBQ chicken, lime chicken, kalua pork, and spam musubi. People kept going back for more, the meat was so tender and I can't wait to actually eat at the restaurant. read more

Aloha Wagon is a hidden gem! If I could rate this restaurant 100 stars I would. To start off, the owners, Richard and Rebecca are so down to earth and truly passionate about the quality of the food. Born and raised in Hawaii, they started their business as a food truck in Hawaii and continued their business here in Chicago. The food is as authentic as it could possibly be! I enjoyed the Aloha Burger that was topped with grilled pineapple. The sweetness from the pineapple and the savory flavor from the beef paired so well together. One bite and I felt like I was on the islands! I also enjoyed a grilled fish burger. The fish was melt in your mouth so tender and juicy. What I value most is that the ingredients were very fresh. Everything is hand made and pieced together carefully to give you that perfect bite. I also shared the spicy pork and cilantro lime chicken. You get 3 sides (rice, salad, and potato mac) in addition to the plate entree. I could eat a bowl of the potato mac, it was delicious!! The meats were packed with flavor and had the perfect spice and seasoning. For dessert, I enjoyed the pineapple coconut cheesecake! WOW! Bursting with flavor and tropical elements, the creaminess of the cheesecake just overwhelmed me with joy! Aloha Wagon is truly a special place. Recently we catered their food for an engagement party that had a Hawaiian theme. Pick up was easy, excellent prices for the amount you get, no complaints. Just unlimited compliments and love for this place and the hardworking owners! My family and I cannot wait to return and try everything on the menu! read more

Aloha Wagon - Grilled fish burger - Filipino Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I actually screamed with joy when I learned Aloha Wagon reopened after being closed during the pandemic! We went a couple of times at the old location & this new location is bigger & has more seating, but still the same great food cooked with heart. Our usual favorites are the kalua pork (the best in Chicago in our opinion, perfectly smoky without being over-salted), loco moco (medium burger patty with the perfect runny egg), & spam musubi. This time, we got mixed plates to try their chicken katsu & chicken adobo, both great. They actually use chicken thigh, not chicken breast so the meat isn't dry & is very tender & flavorful. Our white whale is their pineapple coconut cheesecake bars; they run out fast so if you're lucky to be around when they have them in stock, give them a try! read more

It was good overall. Great service from the lovely lady at the register. The spicy pork was the best thing we had overall but we all enjoyed the food. Not enough seating though. Seems like doing takeout would be the better thing to do here for larger parties. read more

The food was excellent, fresh and the wait time was less than 30 minutes, it was worth the ride and the $$$ the ambiance gave island vibes and reminded me of being in Hawaii a small cozy and clean establishment. I am looking forward to going back soon! read more

I cannot emphasize enough how amazing the food is here! Being a CA native this 100% fulfills my Hawaiian food craving and always leaves me wanting more. I've tried the Loco Moco, Kalua Pork, Katsu Chicken, BBQ chicken and they're all amazing. Very sweet mom and pop kind of place. Pretty small, my roommate and I always take out or deliver. Would definitely recommend if you have that craving for some Hawaiian or if you're new to the cuisine read more

Great place! The owners were super friendly, food was ready quick, and our meal was fantastic. We had the spam musubi, moco loco, and a combo plate with chicken and pork. Our kids favorite was the pork, but I loved it all. Will definitely be back. read more

Everything on the menu is delicious. Personal favorite is the Loco Moco! Staff is very friendly. read more

Aloha Wagon - Loco Moco! - Filipino Near Me - Chicago, Illinois