I've had barbecue in places all over Texas, Florida, and California and this ranks up there! I'm generally the type of person that will simply ask. "What's great today?" trust me you won't be disappointed any day! And the sauce is bangin' If you like barbecue, you know, some people just have that magic that gets it crispy on the outside so juicy and soft on the inside, it's cliché, but it is so true when it hits it hits read more

Dope BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Kula , Hawaii

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Meat lovers: this is your food truck right here. Best brisket on the island, amazing pork belly burnt ends (IYKYK), ribs, pulled pork, and chicken, available by the pound (or 1/2), in tacos or sandwiches, or in a meal plate with some of their tasty sides...friendly service too, and generally not a long wait :) My only suggestion is an option for regular or spicy barbecue sauce: I like spicy, which for me complements the richness of the meat more satisfyingly than a purely sweeter sauce. Next time you're in town craving BBQ, check them out! read more

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Their brisket grilled cheese and the sauce that came with it was AMAZING! I'm hoping to try their plates next time I see them - you can usually find them at the Sunday Market, but I'm hoping to re-visit soon! - Miguel Morales Photography read more

Dope BBQ - Brisket Grilled Cheese (@miguelmoralesphotography on Instagram) - Barbeque Near Me - Kula , Hawaii

Amazing service, perfects smells, & great vibes comin from the truck. 11/10 will come again. Kiawe smoked brisket & chicken plate = heaven. All the meats are moist, flavorful, and melt in your mouth. Big love for their sides too... pickles, sauce, cornbread, baked beans, and Kiawe smoked mashed potatoes held it down as the best pairings for the meats. Shoutout Dope BBQ for blessing the Lowe's lot! read more

Dope BBQ - Brisket smoked w/ Kiawe wood.... THE bite of Maui BBQ that your soul needs - Barbeque Near Me - Kula , Hawaii

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The best barbecue I've had in a long time and I am from Texas thank you, Gary. I like your meat.

Had the pleasure of experiencing this food truck through an event. Had pork belly, brisket, beans and cornbread. So good! I love some good bbq. Service was pretty fast. Definitely check them out! read more

Dope BBQ - Brisket, pork belly, beans, corn bread - Barbeque Near Me - Kula , Hawaii

I've been on the hunt for good brisket ever since I watched The American Barbecue Showdown and tried to make it myself at home and failed. I stopped by the Saturday swap meet and tried the brisket plate with double coleslaw. The brisket was super delicious. I like how it came w/ a little bbq sauce for a little tanginess. Coleslaw was also solid. It came with pickled onions but I would have preferred a solid cucumber style pickles for some crunch and more flavor. Overall, I was super impressed by the food and am hoping to return and try the pork belly next time and other menu options! read more

GREAT food from this tiny truck...fair prices...generous portions...original cooking/smoking...even the cole slaw was excellent!! In the Lowe's parking lot ...bring cash since the Square can be down and you do not want to miss this experience!! read more

OMG! Bbq brisket sandwich was perfect.....juicy, smoky, delicious and a huge portion. This guy knows bbq! Makes homemade lemonade- and has Arnold Palmers! In parking lot of Lowe's, at the garden end. Try it......you will become a fan! read more

Dope BBQ - Huge bbq brisket sandwich - Barbeque Near Me - Kula , Hawaii

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The best BBQ on Maui. Unfortunately it's for sale hopefully somebody will buy it and get help from the owner on running this.

We ordered the brisket, chicken thighs and pork ribs. We loved the pork ribs. They were soft and moist. Even the next day after reheating the pork ribs they were still moist! The chicken thighs were also moist. The brisket was moist the first day but not reheated. It was still tasty but definitely needed bbq sauce. His bbq was really good. Tangy! We loved it! We found Dope BBQ at the Lowes parking lot on Fridays and Sundays. read more

Weird location. Had one truck right off the road, but they were in the middle of this open field so nobody was there...that just made it that much more enticing to us. Hubs got the combo and I got the cuban with the bbq mustard on the side. I don't like bbq sauce but it really needed some sauce. The meat was super soft and smokey, but didn't have much saltiness to it otherwise. Maybe if a few more pickles, woulda been perf. But buggah was big. I ate half and had major kanak attack. Ate the other half over 2 more meals. As I got older, I thought I didn't like banana chips (were they really plantains?). I guess I was wrong cuz I loved them. Nice and crisp and stayed that way for 2 more days! Just added salt and delish. Hubs meal had chicken...he said some of the best chicken he's had. Musta been pretty awesome since he's usually a meat guy. But he did like everything. Also came with corn, slaw and a cute cornbread. He was pretty happy...leftovers made breakfast and a small snack. Lotsa other things on the menu that sounded good too... Brisket Grilled Cheese is gonna get cracks next time I go... read more

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Really great food and service. We loved the ribs, brisket and pork belly. Highly recommended

Their name says it all. The BBQ is dope. What sets their BBQ apart is the smokiness to everything. I have been a fan for awhile and have been able to catch them at Sunday Night Marketplace, Kihei 4th Friday and at Queen K. My tried, true and regular menu items- BBQ chicken, pulled pork and chicken burrito. All meats are juicy, tender and flavorful. Sides are pretty tasty. I usually stick with smashed potatoes, mac and cheese and occasionally will get their beans or collared greens. The burrito is average size but is loaded with deliciousness in a spinach tortilla. Their BBQ sauce is amazing. I sometimes request for a second container of BBQ sauce to ensure all meats are drenched equally. If you can't decide, request to comb a couple different items for a few extra dollars. Be sure to order a lemonade, sweet tea or Arnold Palmer to go with your meal. Freshness of that hand squeezed lemon. Lately, I've been ordering their special the last few visit to the truck. I've really enjoyed the smoked prime rib and NY steak. These plates cost a little more than their average meals, but I can't get over the smoky flavor that's unexpected. They smoke the meat and sear it to lock in the flavor. It's served with a creamy horseradish sauce. My sides have been smashed potatoes, mac and cheese and the jalapeno corn muffin. Hopefully one or both of these items become a regular menu item. Definitely want to give these guys credit where credit is due. read more

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Amazing barbecue. The best on Maui. The brisket and pork belly were delicious. The sides were good too. I would definitely go back.

Beat bbq on maui hands down. And with the elote bowl to complement ur meal yumm. The ribs were just fall off the bone. read more

Dope BBQ - One of the beast elotes I have had and being from arizona!! - Barbeque Near Me - Kula , Hawaii

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I've been eyeing Dope BBQ before they were even here on Maui. I somehow caught wind of them while they were in the process of moving their business here from Portland, Oregon. I noticed them parked at the 76 Gas Station a couple months back, their normal spot, but I couldn't figure out where to park in that teeny space. Fast forward to last week, I was finally able to get a little taste of their BBQ at the Maui Sunday Market. As we perused through their menu offerings, the owner offered us a sample of their BBQ pork belly. It was very tender and seasoned well. He noted that he makes his own rubs & does everything himself which I think is really key to doing real BBQ right. I really wanted to try the BBQ sampler and get a taste of all the things, but I didn't want to fill myself up on one food truck that night 'cause I pretty much wanted to try everything at the event. Haha. So we opted for the pork belly sliders and indulged my current lemonade addiction with some fresh pressed lemonade. The sliders came on a sweet bun and it was pretty good! Great flavor on the meat, but I think I needed just a little more meat to balance out the bread. The lemonade was really, really good though! Mmmmmm... so fresh. We'll need to try the sampler the next time around to really get a taste of the BBQ since they were sold out of a few items, one of which was what I wanted to try -- the pulled pork. Will try again next time. read more

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Was walking by and smelled the food and had to try it. The pork belly was amazing, the smoke ring was perfection. The cornbread was sweet and tasty. I recommend as a southern visiting, the barbecue was as good as i had before. You have to try when you visit the island. read more

A food truck in the middle of nowhere with the gorgeous backdrops of Iao State valley. Ah-mazing flavors of bbq done southern style. The meat was tender and juicy, the sauce complimenting the meat so well. But the hidden star on the plate were those beans. What a burst of flavors!!! Would highly recommend to everyone! I wish we could go there again, but today is our last day at Maui :) Awesome guy too who owns the truck! read more

I only tried the late night menu when the truck did a surprise pop up on Market Street so the menu was limited but it was delicious! I'm not sure what it was called but it was a rice and I think brisket bowl with cornbread and honestly that meat was probably the best bbq I've had in a while. Cornbread was great too. read more

Five stars. Best smoked bbq I've had in Maui yet. Try these three things: - Pulled pork - very flavorful - Tri Tip - Jalapeño corn bread (straight crack even though I've never really tried that :) - very addictive!) Call ahead since it is a good truck and sometimes he has other events going on. I suggest getting it by the pound and save some for later or friends! read more

Let me start out by saying I'm a BBQ snob... these guys know what they are doing! We stumbled across them at a swapmeet in Maui early in the morning. Can it ever be too early for good BBQ?! No... no it cannot. I ordered the breakfast burrito with pulled pork (eggs, rice, beans, cheese and salsa). Amazing! And aside from the incredible Smokey goodness, the best thing was the ratio: LOTS of pulled pork! Not just a smattering... My wife ordered the brisket grilled cheese which was layered with slices of delicious brisket. Another bullseye! I hope we get a chance to sample some more during our time on the island! read more

Dope BBQ - Brisket grilled cheese - Barbeque Near Me - Kula , Hawaii

You've got to follow them on Facebook or instagram to know their exact food truck location. Do NOT go with the Yelp location, as we didn't not find them the first day. They food was good and fast, especially when you need a lot of protein and meat. Not for vegetarians. read more

Dope BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Kula , Hawaii

Sunday nights in Maui can be a lil tricky to find a good meal near the airport that's still open. The area is filled with chained fast food restaurants such as KFC, Taco Bell, etc. But was glad I saw this place. Thanks to yelp. On Sundays they participate on the festival market where there's a bunch of food truck options located in the strip mall. There's also live music to enjoy while you eat. I got to try their bbq plate combo which comes with brisket, chilli, slaw, and cornbread. Pretty filling meal that can be shared with another person. Overall everything came out tasty. The brisket was tender and flavorful. Chili was also very good but the only Miss was their cornbread. But it's ok. We still enjoyed our meal. Thanks door BBQ! read more

Dope BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Kula , Hawaii

Finally, a delicious food truck on the Hana Highway that's actually open on weekends! Delicious food and a nice area to enjoy some tasty dope BBQ. Gary, the owner, is great. Knows how to smoke some meats! Yum! read more

I was expecting more I guess when we ordered the $25 sampler plate. Perhaps because it was late at the Sunday Market event the wait time seemed very long and the food wasn't piping hot. It would have been nice if she said this is going to take 10 or 15 minutes when she took our order. Likewise with the drinks, it would've been nice if she had offered to provide them first while we were waiting. After we were done eating at the picnic table provided, we could not find a trashcan which seemed odd. The food and drinks were good, but everything else added up to a less than five star experience. Will probably try them again under other circumstances. read more

Dope BBQ - Sunday market scene. - Barbeque Near Me - Kula , Hawaii

4 out 5 noms Location: it's a food truck. Exterior has the menu painted on it. Service: amazing, super good vibes. I was not sure on what to get and they helped me navigate to my choice. Food: I got the sampler. Which included I believe all the meats and 2 sides. For my sides I got beans and coleslaw. The ribs where good, a bit dry for me. But the fault may have been mine as I waited 10 minutes to eat....( I wanted a beer). The pulled pork was amazing, even better once I dipped it in the sauce. The chicken was very tender, I did wish the skin was a bit more crispy. Overall: possibly the best BBQ on the island, but not the best that I've had. I like the dry style and am interested in trying the tacos the next time I visit. Recommendations: go early as they do run out of meat. Cheers!!!! read more

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Amazing bbq. I haven't had their food in a long time. Took my friend to get Lunch today. Wowzers. Food still as good probably better then I remembered. Plus the portion was huge. Had to save it for my dinner because I couldn't not finish. I had the brisket plate and my friend had the ribs. The ribs were really tender and an amazing Smokey flavor. Once again so ono!!! read more

They have really perfected BBQ. Bold, fresh, flavorful. The price is fair for the quality and quantity of food you get. Brisket burnt ends, street corn, and pork belly all cooked perfectly at the right temp with the right balance of savory and zest. This place lives up to the name. I look for them at Sunday Market, and it is a must go when they are there. Try the lemonade too! Fresh squeezed the old fashioned way, you will have nostalgia of better times and backyard get togethers. Support local, and keep these grillmasters busy! read more

Dope BBQ - Smells so ono! - Barbeque Near Me - Kula , Hawaii

Dope BBQ IS DA BOMB! Super friendly owner & everything they have is beyond delicious! Their sides are seriously to die for....jalapeño cornbread, incredible bbq beans, collard greens (who has those on Maui?!) and even their coleslaw is amazing. We really love the brisket & prime rib sandwiches, just to die for. The meat is so damn flavorful & smoked/cooked to perfection. They've got sampler plates with pulled pork, ribs, chicken, amongst other items. You will not be dissatisfied! They are at Maui Lani Ace Hardware on Fridays & Maui Sunday Market in Kahului on Sunday evenings. Give them a try! read more

Dope BBQ - Prime Rib Sandwich with sides of jalapeño cornbread, collard greens & coleslaw. - Barbeque Near Me - Kula , Hawaii

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Bomb ass bbq! Delicious pork belly! Loved the cornbread as waffles. Best rice on the island! Lol. This guy is really on to something! This was one of the best meals I've had on my trip. Must go to Dope BBQ when in Maui! Too bad I ran out of time to go again! read more

Dope BBQ - Bomb ass bbq! Must go to Dope BBQ when in Maui! Too bad I ran out of time to go again! - Barbeque Near Me - Kula , Hawaii

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Located at the 76 gas station across from UH Maui College is some yummy southern bbq, by the name of Dope BBQ. Originally from Portland, they are bringing something different to folks in the central area. The owner was awesome & I chatted with him if their truck would be at the other weekend food truck events, which he said it was something he was looking into. I wanted to order something where I could try multiple meats at once. Decided on the 3/$10 tacos & got one each of the brisket, pulled pork, & pork belly. Also wanted the sweet tea, which I was excited about as no one on Maui really serves sweet tea. Unfortunately, he apologized as he didn't make any for the day as he made some yesterday & no one ordered it. That's usually the case though right, the day you don't make/don't have something, someone wants it. So the tacos come with coleslaw, marinated onion, cilantro, & cheese on them & if you want beans & rice, but I was fine with just the tacos. All 3 were very good, full of a good smokey flavor with a yummy bbq sauce, I ate everything on it. Not my usual picking off the vegetables routine. The pork belly & brisket were slices & chunks, so if you're going for most meat for your money, get the pulled pork. They all had lots of filling, but because it was shredded more could fit inside. The wait was not long & the person in back of me got the same thing, so he probably had the same mentality of trying as many meats as you can in one shot. There was some construction going at the gas station, so hopefully that won't keep people from stopping by. Go check these guys out for your southern bbq needs. I'll be back for my sweet tea! :) read more

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What a great way to spend my birthday. Went to brunch on Sunday at Dope's new spot on a huge farm. I had a loaded virgin Bloody Mary then added my own vodka. Took the ribs, brisket, chips and slaw down to the beach and topped everything with the homemade BBQ sauce = insanely delicious. I would give 1 million stars if I could read more

Dope BBQ - Loaded virgin Bloody Mary!! One is BLT and the other two are classic with Shrimp - Barbeque Near Me - Kula , Hawaii

Definitely not the best BBQ! I found the flavor lacking, and the smokiness nonexistent. DRY, DRY, DRY. I ordered the mixed BBQ plate (ribs, chicken and pulled pork) with a side order or brisket burnt ends. Everything lacked flavor, the ribs and pulled pork were dry and not properly seasoned, all the chicken had in its favor were it's lack of feathers. The brisket burnt ends, were not great. I'm used to the types of BBQ I find in Tennessee, Georgia, North Carolina and Northern California. I think the Pit Boss here needs an education on real smokin! read more

So the dining Gods were looking out for me! I was trying to go to Bistro Casanova and I was unaware they were closed on Sunday. So I smell something wonderful in the air and I hear music playing. I notice there are several food trucks and a band performing in the lot next to where we were parked. We decided to explore and could not have been more pleased. After surveying all the different offerings, I decided to go with Dope BBQ! for a few reasons. The crowd surrounding the area, the wonderful aromas wafting from the truck and the friendly service. I'm feeling like I totally won! I purchased the sampler for 25. It consisted of bbq'd pork, tender short ribs, chicken, and two sides I chose greens and chili over rice with cornbread muffin. It was all good and enough to last me for the day. So I average it to be a two for one deal. They also offer a perfectly balanced Arnold Palmer. I wish they were local. read more

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3 1/2 stars for sure! Maui residents are always looking for new places to eat, especially in Central Maui where pickings are slim, especially on Sundays! And a good BBQ place is definitely lacking on this side of town! When I tried this place, they were located on the corner of Healthy and Happy...wait, that's WALGREENS. On the corner of Wakea and Kaahumanu. I see how they are parked in the very front of the Queen Kaahumanu Shopping Center! Clever! Directly in front of the old Ruby's Diner. Plus a table or two on the sidewalk area. Hmmmm, clever! I tried the brisket plate and their chili with brisket meat. I have to admit, I was excited to try it because of their 5 star ratings at the time. But honestly, I was a bit disappointed. The taste just wasn't there for me. Was actually quite bland, even with the sauce. The chili was just okay and the brisket didn't really add much to it. Price to portion was also not that great, but I understand how expensive brisket is so that's cool. The baked beans were also just okay. Don't get me wrong, I'm not a BBQ snob or aficionado, but I do trust my taste buds! Was a decent meal but not 5 star decent! Service by the Owners was superb and they are a super awesome couple! Wish them all the best and am going to try again, just in case! And not to mention there aren't many decent BBQ places on Maui, and this one was decent! read more

Hit them up at the Maui Swap meet. Line was long early in the day but I was able to circle back at 12noon once the crowd dispersed. Got the pulled pork sandwich and it was awesome. Great bun pork was delicious and the sauce had right amount of heat. I should have asked for extra sauce but that's a personal preference. Nothing wrong with how it's served. Keep doing what you do. Thank you. read more

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We got the 2 meat combo (burnt ends and Pork Belly along with the mashed potatoes and cornbread. They were out of collard greens. The bark/smoke ring was nice along with a nice flavor to all the side items as well. We're visiting from Cali and wanted to support local as much as possible. This is def a spot for Southern BBQ! read more

Best BBQ we've had on Maui... my husband is from Texas and after taking a bite out the pork belly grilled cheese (on Texas toast) he said "THIS is TEXAS." He was super impressed by the BBQ (and the portions). The barbacoa taco we tried was also fantastic. This place can't be beat for the price - huge portions and so flavorful. We'll be back next Sunday to try more! read more

The corn bowl is soooo good. I wish I bought thirds for my fiancé and I to share. The brisket was great as well.