Terrific experience at Texas de Brazil for Sunday lunch... they have the same items as the evening…read moreand it was plentiful. Meats were amazing especially flank steak, picanha, pork, lamb chops. I especially enjoyed the chimichurri sauce over everything. Service was exceptional- Megan the Manager and Carina super nice and helpful. Kevin was terrific and such a positive person. Looking forward to being back again soon !! Definitely a five star experience - mahalo!!

The service here was excellent, from front staff to all of our servers…read more The cold/hot buffet included rice, veggies, salad bar, soup, mushrooms, charcuterie. There were lots of options. The servers came around several times with all kinds of meat, the sausage and lamb were my favorites. There was about 8 different meats to choose from, so lots of variety. We were there on a Thursday evening it was crowded so recommend a reservation.

Crispy Grindz in Haleʻiwa has quickly become a spot I recommend, mainly because of their pao de…read morequeijo. They make them in a unique way, pressing the dough on a waffle iron so the outside comes out crispy and crunchy while the inside stays chewy. The four-pack is the way to go--plenty for one person and shareable for two, but I wouldn't try splitting it beyond that because you'll definitely want more than one for yourself. I've also tried the coxinha and the ham and cheese pastel, which were good, though not as much of a standout as the pao de queijo. Everything is served very fresh, so fresh in fact that I burned my mouth on the pastel because of the steam pocket inside, so it's worth letting things cool a little before biting in. Seating is all outdoors at picnic tables with umbrellas, and while there's usually space available, you might need to share a table if it's busy. There's no cooling, so it can get hot during the day even with the shade. Parking is on the street out front. I've never had trouble finding a spot, but pulling in and out can be tricky if there's traffic going by. Overall I'd give Crispy Grindz 4 stars. The pao de queijo alone makes it worth stopping for, while the other items I tried were good but not the best I've had. I haven't tried the bowls or other menu items, so I can't comment on those, but if you're in the area the pao de queijo is something I definitely recommend.

The acai bowls and overall experience were pretty good, but in my opinion there are still better…read moreplaces down the road to get acai. The acai was not as sweet as I'm used to, which is a personal preference. The acai was a bit watery though so it was a bit hard to eat. However, the amount of toppings was very generous and the fruits were good. The portion didn't really seem worth it for the price though. The vibes were overall good here though, the truck is kinda like a surf truck. Like how they feature local surf news and riders. The service was also good as well, workers were very nice and we didn't have to wait too long for our acai. Not bad at all, but not the best acai in Haleiwa or on island.

Really nice beach on the North Shore that is snorkel and family-friendly. The waters were pretty…read morecalm during our visit and you can see down to the bottom of the sea. The white sand is actually tiny pebbles, which kinda feel like they give your feet a shiatsu massage. We did also walk up the road past the Foodland to the "food truck city" where we had some good tacos from North Shore Taco truck. Hubby also got a shave ice. Prices weren't cheap but competitive for the region. The parking can be scarce and you may have to hang out in your car lying in wait for someone to leave. And people who come to the car are usually NOT in a rush to leave the spaces. The bathrooms were aight for being a beach bathroom. Not great but it will do. Wasn't too smelly or gross when I was there.

Beautiful beach with great food near by. Highly recommend stopping here for a day of snorkeling.read more

When my boyfriend and I were in Honolulu and on a North shore tour we decided to stop by Crispy…read moreGrindz. The acai bowl was the perfect treat to hit the spot on such a hot day. We decided to get an acai bowl topped with granola, honey, blueberries and banana. The acai was like no other acai I had ever had! It was so thick, creamy and refreshing with just the right amount of sweetness and no icy texture at all. All of the ingredients tasted incredibly fresh, and every bite left me wanting another. While it is only a food truck there is a bunch of shaded seating nearby and other delicious food trucks right next to it. Service was also very quick and friendly. I would definitely come back to try out some of their other acai bowl combos next time!

Tried out the pastel from their food truck at the cinco de mayo festival in Kakaako (coz all the…read moretaco trucks had huge lines...) glad I tried this place out coz their pastel with cheese and beef was delicious!!! How the cheese kinda melted with the pastry and deep fried together - hmmm... I was hoping to try the coxinha. Maybe next time. The wait wasn't too long as well. The pastel came out fresh, hot and crispy with gooey cheese and well flavored beef inside. I would order from them if I saw their truck again.

My friend and I visited this vendor when we went to the food truck park in Waikiki. My friend was…read moreinstantly drawn to them as they had a grill set up. He boldly went up to the vendor and asked for a sample which I embarrassingly looked away but he was given a piece (hey, closed mouths don't get fed) and he was immediately set on getting something from here. He got the ribs plate, I was $35 and came with salad, rice, and fries. It took a while for it to be ready, like 30 minutes, but I do understand as when it came out, it was literally a GIANT rib piece. He cut the meats off the rib and started nawing on it like a cave man. It was a very enjoyable experience for him, although, it was clear that the meat was a bit chewy and tough. The chewiness and toughness was a big let down for sure, as for all the meat that he cut off from the bone, they were all very hard to eat. HOWEVER, it was very flavorful, so I guess it is the trade-off from the way they smoke/cook it. We also added a chorizo, it was flavorful and juicy, obviously much easier to eat. The fries were good, some pieces soaked up the meat flavor which was yum. The salad was underneath the meat and got sooo greasy I couldn't eat it, the tomatoes were good though. Overall, I feel like the ribs plate was super worth it. However, you just have to be ready to put your teeth and jaw through a bit of a battle.

The steak is really tasty. I had the plate and the completo sandwich. Cannot decide which is my…read morefavourite between them, both had great elements - the sides for the plate, and the bread is so good for the sandwich. Unfortunately I cannot recommend the ribs. While the flavour was there, the day we got them, it was quite tough to cut and rather chewy which was disappointing. A lot went to waste. Don't forget to add your choice of side sauces on the table in front of the truck! All 3 are excellent. Service is quick. The wait in the courtyard is pleasant, specially if there is a breeze and the sun is a little lower, quite comfortable.

I've never had pao de queijo before, and having mini sliders made it even tastier! We got a slider…read moretrio ($13.50) at the Kailua Farmer's Market. We selected caprese, Romeo & Juliet (mozzarella and guava), and ham. All were delicious, but the guava jam on the Romeo and Juliet slider stuck out to us as particularly tasty and complementary to the savory Brazilian cheese bread. I would definitely return and look to try more pao de queijo in the future.

Delicious little balls of goodness... And they're gluten free! I love finding Nosh at the farmer…read moremarket. The caprese slider is my favorite, but the one with goat cheese and honey is not to be missed. I don't think I've ever had the stuffed ones because I'm too excited about the two sliders I mentioned. The folks running the stand are ALWAYS friendly. Highly recommend!

Cute place. Overlooking water. The portions were a lot smaller than pictured though…read more Food was so so. There were ALOT of cats hanging out at the patio dining area. HAPPY KABANAING!

Great food! Delicious Brazilian test! First time here and…read morewe were very happy With service and quality!

We came the other day when the restaurant was mildly busy, however everything went very smooth. We…read moreordered the hawaiian bacon and bulgogi, which came out at a good time, and was delicious. On top of that, our server, Drake, was very attentive to our needs, and got everything out efficiently and checked up on us often. Can't wait to come back!

Nicole Aulani at Kapolei Gens location was very great !!!! Quick on bring out the food and checking…read morein !!!