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    Baja Chalupa's

    4.0 (236 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Moderate noise
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    Dogs allowed

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    Al Pastor tacos
    Megan H.

    This is my second time trying Baja chalupas! this time a different truck and just as yummy. I highly recommend the pineapple salsa so yummy. Al pastor tacos were my fav!

    Jennifer C. L.

    This place was our saving grace during the blackout that happened on Wednesday night on the island. The delivery situation is not like what you'd expect in LA. So you have to prepare to order about 3 hours in advance. We found ordering around 1:30pm was the perfect time to get food delivered before everything closed. We've learned that the whole island goes to sleep around 9pm but for delivery it is sooner than that. Our 1:30pm order gave us the perfect delivery time for a sound dinner delivery experience and in this case the black out situation that nobody anticipated. Their food is delicious and our favorite was the shrimp tacos! and their burritos!!

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    Greg M.

    Well we waited too late to get a restaurant reservation so we decided to hit some food trucks and we are glad we did. We had the grilled fish tacos and Baja style fish tacos(fried) and a side of chips and salsa. The tacos came on doubled white corn tortillas loaded with cabbage, fish and sauce. Among the best I've had. Great salsa as well. As with most food trucks there was a bit of a wait only because everything is made fresh to order.

    Steak taco. My youngest swiped the tiny doll up of guac off the top.
    Liv L.

    The food is ok.. but certainly nothing to write home about. We got steak tacos, Al pastor tacos, a beef burrito and a chicken burrito. The steak might be microwaved.... Seriously. It's that bad. The Al pastor was midsy. The burritos were ok. The quality of the food does not match the price. Not even close. The service was fast and there are picnic tables to sit at while you wait or to dine in if you choose. There is ample parking and it's close to other food trucks if you decide you want to get something else.

    Richard A.

    If I could give Baja Chalupa more than five stars, I absolutely would! This food truck is a hidden gem in Old Town Koloa, and it completely changed my view on food trucks. Our group ordered a veggie burrito, a grilled fish burrito, and two shrimp burritos--each one was flavorful, fresh, and hot! The homemade chips and guacamole were next-level delicious; honestly, some of the best guac I've ever had. The young man (Brenden I think) and woman running the truck tonight made our experience even better. They were so friendly, engaging, and provided outstanding customer service. Our food came out quickly, and everything was spot-on, which is saying a lot because my past food truck experiences elsewhere have been disappointing (order mix-ups, long waits, or being out of the item I wanted most). Baja Chalupa has me rethinking my entire opinion of food trucks! It seems like Hawaiian food trucks are a whole different caliber, offering incredible service and mouthwatering food. If you're in Koloa, don't miss this spot--you'll leave satisfied and already planning your next visit!

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    Robert C.

    Best fish tacos on the island? Came here Tuesday at 545pm to the trio of food trucks: Monster sushi, Craving thai and Chalupas. Been here several times before, but first time that Chalupas been open. Order and pay in advance. Cash only. Took 20 minutes for my order to be ready. And I had to go up to the counter to inquire after the person after me got her order. The $12.95 blackened fish tacos came with two tacos each with two layers of corn tortillas. Someone mentioned that the fish tacos were huge. The tacos were huge but the fish fillet inside them was maybe 1.5 ounces. The fish fillet was buried under a mountain of shredded raw cabbage, which made up 75% of the taco. By comparison Rubios tacos has three ounce fish fillets. The blackened fish tacos were on the bland side, a bit dried out, and what flavor they did have overwhelmed by the spicy orange aioli sauce. Would order the regular fish tacos next time. The $12.95 carne asada came with two double sided fried pork tacos. Pork was cut into strips and spread out, covering up the modest portion size. Came with raw chopped onions and a large helping of guacamole, which was a deal maker. Could not taste the pineapple in the pork taco. Would I come again? Yes, but only if I didn't get soaked by a 5 minute tropical downpour with 20 mph winds drenching me, outdoor tables and chairs, rain umbrellas not withstanding.

    Blackened fish tacos. Must try!
    Shane K.

    Amazinngggg. Get the Blackened fish tacos. Food is fresh and cooked when you order. They don't use the ordinary small piece of fish for a taco, it's a giant fresh piece per taco!

    The owner charged us 18$ for a cheese quesadilla. I spoke with him and he felt good about his price. Worst rip off on the island. This is about ethics and I would avoid doing business here.

    Ande W.

    Lucky little find for my husband as I was wanting sushi and there happened to be 3 food trucks lined up. He did fish tacos and they were literally out of this world. He also got some Verde and while it had a kick the flavor was everything. Will definitely be back the next time we come to Kauai.

    We had the grilled and blackened fish tacos
    Krista L.

    The best tacos on Kauai so far. Large portion of fish on each taco. We ate 4 tacos and 2 drinks for $32.

    Blackened Fish Tacos - w/ side of cheese
    Sarah N.

    Grew up in Maui so I know fish tacos. I love them all everywhere. But for the price here ($12 for two big tacos) it can't be beat. Any restaurant you go to will give you the same quality for three times the price. It was a bit slow but they were busy and it looked to me as if the person taking orders was also making the food so bravo! Went once already, plan to go back at least two more times before leaving the island!

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    Excellent bean and cheese burrito. Very nice one man working very hard to prepare food.

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    Great fish and chicken tacos, stopped here after a tiring hike and it hit the spot. Food came out fast. I recommend.

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