Simple menu at Wai Kai and I wanted to try both brisket and tri tip so I ordered the primo combo all rice. It was fulfilling and didn't disappoint me. Most def will order from them again! Friendly and quick staff! And easy going, organized food truck service/place. read more

Hometown BBQ - Primo combo (brisket and tri tip steak) - Food Trucks Near Me - Ewa Beach, Hawaii

The serious grindz... I was so happy to have Jackie driving us down to Wai Kai and knowing at the same time there was their usual even every Thursday night which is the Ono Grindz and Makeke at Wai Kai 4p-8p as it's filled with various small biz gathering on the lawn as the sun sets browsing around was just fun and when I finally decided on Hometown BBQ it's because I knew exactly what I wanted. Creating a menu is very difficult and with this market circumstances it can be difficult since there's not a lot of tables and many menus are handwritten with price so I don't have samples of size or plating as I was afraid if I would be able to carry it around without making a mess. Thankfully though here I wanted the Esquites which is basically corn, beans, beef, sour cream and bbq sauce. I asked if it came in a bowl but it was a container so very transportable but very hot as well and large omg which still made it a challenge to carry around. The service here is fast and friendly and as I took a few bites from it it was delicious a tad bit salty for my personal taste but really enjoyed all the layers of flavors it had and didn't expect it to be that enormous. Great to support our small local biz while getting something unique is fun and being in our hometown is the best. Thank you! read more

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You can smell the barbecue from the street. The service was amazing but it's a long wait. All the cooks wear cowboy hats. We ordered the brisket with 2 sides of herb buttered corn. It was so good and tender. The meat just falls apart. So worth the wait. read more

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This is worth a try. I was skeptical at first but I was sold when I saw the lady cutting the meat and she offered a sample. Let me tell you, the meat was so tender and flavorful. The plates are pretty hefty. The price you pay for what you get is worth every penny. If you're ever craving brisket this is the place to get it, you won't regret it. read more

Hometown BBQ - Food Trucks Near Me - Ewa Beach, Hawaii

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I thought I had written something for hometown bbq but I guess I didn't! They're mostly found on the west side but occasionally do a few pop ups in town. On one occasion they were at the Waikiki block party last year - so I was able to walk over after work one weekend! I ordered a few mixed plates plates plus a chili that night! They are not hard to find with their truck and huge smoker in the back! The second time I found them at a Disney event in aiea - that night I purchased esquites which is probably the cheapest thing on their menu but it was super filling!!! You could probably share it with two people and it would be a pretty hefty meal. For the briskets - I preferred the fatty pieces. Service was always super friendly and they're really efficient. You'll have to check out their ig to see where they'll be but it seems like they're always at wai kai on Thursday's. Oh I forgot to add - I did hear that the owner was a graduate from my alma mater! So supporting them was a must! read more

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Saw this on the pearl ridge lineup and wanted to try this because I needed a break from island food. I've had Texas bbq and I know how hard it is to beat. On island, I've only had Tex808 and this beats that by a landslide. The brisket MELTEDDD in your mouth. The only reason for the 4* is because it was a little way too salty for my liking. My husband got his plate with white bread and I'd recommend just toasting it or keeping it in the fridge or something. It was sort of stale and dried out my tongue. read more

Hometown BBQ - Brisket plate with rice and corn - Food Trucks Near Me - Ewa Beach, Hawaii

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Look for the flying all American blue bus and the simple "Texas BBQ" sign. Legit TX Q Hawaiian style. Hawaiian style? 1. No post oak wood so there is a hint of acrid smoke bitterness. 2. USDA prime or better cuts to create the extreme juiciness of the finished product with a price to match. Brisket (fat end always requested) - Passes the spank test with undulating goodness and accordion pull. Beautiful black, salt and pepper bark and deep smoke ring. Fat is well rendered but its residual richness is omnipresent. Beef ribs (AKA Dino ribs) - Again, beautiful dark bark, deep smoke ring. The sweet beefy flavor of the giant rib, very pronounced. Unfortunately, this one falls off the bone. Tender and while many will appreciate the texture, there is not enough chew for my personal taste. Sold by the pound, wrapped and warmed on the grill. 1.5-2lb each. Burnt ends - Good stuff. Not as fatty or juicy but you get the taste of the simple rub, smoke and how well it interacts with the brisket. Remember Hickory Farms beef log flavor? A side of beans is tasty but very minimal. Available as plates or by the pound. Very hospitable service. They work one order at a time and have a following so be prepared to wait. Follow on IG for popup locations. 1lb brisket, one dino rib, tax and tip, $113. Nearing the pinnacle of BBQ in Hawaii. read more

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I've been supporting Hometown BBQ since 2021 when the owner would sell outside near the old Kmart, many of the times I've went it would be him by himself. Fast forward a couple of years and now this man has a great crew working alongside him. The food is as good as back then, although I would say I'm still a mashed potato type of gal, but this isn't a deal breaker for me. The brisket is the BEST on island and it will forever be my go to place!! They definitely give you your moneys worth of food! You can catch Hometown BBQ at many events. The owner truly is a pit master! read more

Hometown BBQ - Primo combo- Brisket & tri tip - Food Trucks Near Me - Ewa Beach, Hawaii

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Stopped in at the Pearlridge foodie festival on a Friday night, and hope to see them again at the many night markets. Opted for the Brisket & Tri-tip combo ($33) to try their top meats. You get a choice of rice or bread, and beans or corn. I asked if the bread was anything special, and the cashier shrugged and said "it's white bread." I chuckled and said okay give me rice and beans then." Food came out within 5 minutes, even with a couple others waiting - nice quick service. You can see the workers slicing the beautiful hunks of brisket by the window. Five stars just for the brisket alone. Incredible flavors that I can't get enough of, meat that falls off your fork and melts in your mouth. I just want more! The tri-tip has a complex smoked flavor, but didn't feel seasoned enough on the outside, even for the thin slices. Slightly tough as well. It's a good choice to mix things up, but imo not worth the premium. The baked beans were nice and substantial but a bit too sweet for my taste. I'm guessing brown sugar/molasses Texas style. I'll try the corn next time. It's hard to find good BBQ in Hawaii, so it's exciting that I'm excited for Hometown. Will be looking for that mind-blowing brisket again. read more

Hometown BBQ - Brisket/Tri-tip combo ($33) with beans and rice - Food Trucks Near Me - Ewa Beach, Hawaii

Food was well worth the money!! I ordered the brisket and short ribs. Brisket was moist and juicy, ribs fell off the bone and very tasty!! I'll be back!! read more

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On the main drag on Waikiki Friday night on 11/8 and the meaty brisket was awesome! Thank you guys so much!!!

Excellent pork belly and smoked chicken. The flavor is delicious! The meats are so tender and juicy. I will definitely eat Hometown BBQ again! read more

This is one of our go to spots every time we visit Wai Kai! $30 for a double brisket plate with corn and rice is a pretty good price. I wish the plate automatically came with rice, beans, AND corn so I didn't have to make such a tough choice deciding on two sides for my plate lol.. brisket isn't the best I've had, but it is delicious and tender. Wait time typically isn't long. Staff is kind. Give it a try! read more

Got a to go plate of ribs and brisket from Pearlridge night market last night. It was incredible some of the very best most tender, juicy tasty food I ever bought at an open market. Please make a restaurant so I can experience that more regularly. Mahalo read more

We discovered this food truck last night at the Wai Kai farmers markets organized by Ono Grindz & Makeke. It's a really tall blue bus, so unless you're tall like @Rani R, you might not notice the window where the meat is being cut. We walked by when there was a brisket being cut and it was amazing. The glistening crust in the brisket looked oddly opalescent blue-black (we later found out it was due to the lighting), shiny and juice. We decided to try a brisket & ribs combo with beans. Wow, the brisket wasn't just fork tender, it was falling apart tender. The beans were bigger in size than normal bbq beans and the flavor was amazing. The ribs were super tender, too. One combo was enough food for 2, plus leftovers. I'm so happy to have found a great brisket place at my Thursday night market! read more

Hometown BBQ - Brisket & rib combo up top. - Food Trucks Near Me - Ewa Beach, Hawaii

Excellence at its finest. Expeditious service, friendly staff and quality smoked BBQ. Second time here and completely satisfied! The two BBQ sauces were fantastic, one spicy and one regular, they are a must try. If you have yet to try beef cheeks, don't hesitate. It had a great beefy flavor and absorbs smoke phenomenally well. Where are you set up throughout the week or other weekends of the months aside from the Waikele Center? Thanks again! read more

Hometown BBQ - $25 Plate. 1/2lb beef cheek, beans, bread. - Food Trucks Near Me - Ewa Beach, Hawaii

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I first tried this truck a couple of weeks ago at the Wai Kai event on Thursday, after not knowing what to try, I saw someone with a delicious looking plate of meat he was trying to snap some pics for the gram. I asked him where he got it and he pointed to a little blue bus. So I inquired about the selections and went with a 2 choice of pulled pork and brisket. Once at home, I dug into the plate and took that first bite and omg, the heavens shined down from up above and hallelujah was playing in the background! Now mind you, I'm not a brisket person, unless it's from here. I've tried Roy's and a few others and they don't quite measure up to hometown BBQ. I managed to go back again and remembered to snap pics before devouring. The smoked kalua is good as well. I'm sure everything on the menu is tasty, maybe one day I'll get around to trying it all, but the brisket is the star read more

Hometown BBQ - Smoked kalua with BBQ sauce - Food Trucks Near Me - Ewa Beach, Hawaii

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Without a doubt, the best brisket on Oahu. Charles definitely has mastered the art and science of barbecued meats. Nothing fancy; just darn good BBQ. Haven't been to their Westside digs, but if they're set-up closer to town I am definitely there. Thanks. CW read more

Amazing service from the whole team - they're just genuinely good people. The food also did not disappoint! I loved the BBQ when we visited Austin, TX and was craving authentic Texas BBQ and Hometown BBQ definitely satisfied that craving! Their brisket is soo juicy and flavorful and tritip was really good as well. After trying their Premium Meats Plate (combo of brisket & tritip), we went back for more and got the chili too! The chili wasn't what I was expecting for a chili but still so flavorful and topped with a good amount of sour cream. And the portions! They do not skimp on the amount of meat they give, wow! The brisket chili bowl was LOADED with brisket and so was the combo plate. We will definitely be returning. My husband talked to one of the guys (I'm assuming the owner?) and he said he has a pit for the meat (just like in Texas) which is why it's soo good & smoky. Really worth the try if you're in the mood for American BBQ. I'm so thankful they're on the west side!! read more

Hometown BBQ - Premium Meats Combo (Brisket + Tritip) - Food Trucks Near Me - Ewa Beach, Hawaii

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This place is overrated. The brisket was tender but not very flavorful in a sense that the crust was too salty but the inner meat was bland which means they didn't cook it enough or they're mass producing their meats. The corn was terrible. Not trying this place again. First and last time. read more

The brisket plate was the bomb! It was a lot of meat for the price and I'll definitely get this again! Charles was very hospitable and loves what he does. Can't wait to try the other foods on the menu! read more

09/21/24 stopped by this food truck at the 70th Annual Waikiki Hoolaulea. We bought the pork belly plate with beans and corn. The corn was too salty for my taste. The beans and pork was just warm enough not to be cold. Wish it was hotter. The beans and pork tasted ok. These guys were super busy from all the people attending. Honestly we chose this place because the line was the shortest. I would give these guys another try when they are not so swamped. read more

My husband and I have been craving good brisket as we are fans of those shows. I stopped by tonight unplanned at Waikele and ordered and am sooo happy I did. The brisket was so flavorful and juicy. The crispy black parts melted in my mouth and the beans was a perfect match. There was so much brisket that I have enough left over for a second meal, we'll worth it on price and value. I was desperately looking for the food truck name, trying to describe what the truck looked like. "Texas BBQ" it was blue, red and white. There were horns displayed in front of windows. I will gladly follow this truck wherever they are to order again. read more

Hometown BBQ - Double brisket plate $30 from "What the Truck" event at Waikele AMAZING!!!!!!!!! - Food Trucks Near Me - Ewa Beach, Hawaii

Texas BBQ in Hawai'i?! Say less!!! Being that my other half is from Houston, Texas, I had to get this for us to try! I was one of the vendors at the Ono Grindz & Makeke at Kapōlei Commons, and Hometown BBQ HI was one of our food truck neighbors. I decided to go with the BBQ Pork Belly plate, & they were nice enough to give me a sample of their Father's Day special Dino Ribs. Ya'll... those dino ribs were freaking HUUUUUGE!!! And it was oh so delicious! I will have to say, oddly the plate had that deliciously, heavenly smokey bbq smell, but also smelled like a farm, LOL, but don't let that deter you... just goes to show how fresh their meat it! Lol! They were nice enough to give me extra bbq sauce, which was a lilikoi bbq sauce I believe, and I asked for the spicy one! I'm telling ya'll, that sauce was life... the perfect spicy heat kick, with a subtle sweetness that thankfully didn't overpower... I prefer my bbq sauce deep, smokey, & spicy with a slight sweetness over the typical sweet & tangy bbq sauce. And their potato salad, CHEF'S KISS!!! I def recommend this food truck, DON'T SLEEP ON THEM!!! The owners are so sweet & generous, I mean look at that plate with all that meat... def worth the price! When you see them on the road or at a market, do yourself a favor & get a plate from them! read more

Hometown BBQ - LOOK AT ALL THAT DELICIOUS PORK BELLY!!! Perfect plate & portions to share for two! - Food Trucks Near Me - Ewa Beach, Hawaii

Tried Hometown BBQ at a good truck event at Waikele. Overall really good food but not sure that I'd come back. Ordered the brisket. REALLY good but a bit pricey at $21. There was a good portion of meat and enjoyed the corn. At 6pm they were already out of rice so had the bread. Honestly the bread was the strangest part of the plate. It is cold sliced white bread. Nothing that special. Considering that the meat is already cooked, it did take quite long for the food to come out (about 20 minutes). read more

Hometown BBQ - Brisket plate - Food Trucks Near Me - Ewa Beach, Hawaii

Ono food! You must eat the brisket and the pork belly! We also love their baked beans!

This message is mainly for the cook.We had visitors this week and took them to Wai Kai "Farmer's Market" and brought our food plates home. They ordered only the Chili Brisket. I am guessing it's not the go-to item on the menu as the brisket was dry, hard, and hard to chew and they also said the chili had a "bottom of the over-heated pot ( burnt) taste."I'm sure the meats are great but maybe revamp the brisket chili. Poor things didn't eat a quarter of the bowl and threw it out. read more

Delicious Smoked BBQ in Hawaii. These guys were at the Kakaako Night Market and their line was super long. So decided to stand in line and see what the fuss was about. Definitely worth the wait, although it could use some bbq sauce which was $1.00 more. The meat were fall apart tender, moist & juicy. The baked beans were ono as well. Don't forget to ask for utensils. read more

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I've been to Texas many times and I love their bbq. This place is legit and is my new go-to for bbq. I've had the plate with the brisket, ribs, and I've had the chili. All were awesome but the brisket really is outstanding. It's tender and flavorful - unreal! The herb corn is really good too. Always great service from the owner and staff. I can't wait to try the rest of the menu. I just wish I could have this more often! read more

Stopped in today at Coral Crater. Food was top notch, easily the best I've had on the island. The portions are huge, did not expect that much meat! The man, I assume the owner gave me a chicken leg to try as well! Got me hooked, probably would've never found out about this food truck if I hadn't seen his post on Reddit lol. read more

Best pulled pork and pork belly I've had. Great smoke flavor, spot on BBQ sauce. This is legit good eats. I enjoyed my pull pork and pork belly combo plate from the craft show event at the Blaisdell 10/6. They're serving 10/6-10/8. Get them before their gone. read more

The best brisket I have ever had. Melts in your mouth like Filet Mignon. Cut it with a plastic spoon, it was so tender and moist. And the flavor was delicious too. read more

a bbq spot that charges extra for bbq sauce - does that sound right to anyone? we got the brisket plate at Ono Grindz and Makeke and when we opened the container there was no sauce so we went back thinking that it was a mistake but nope, they charge extra for sauce. how does a bbq spot charge extra for bbq sauce? that's equivalent to selling a salad with no dressing. now I know bbq spots in Texas have no sauce because their meat is already juicy and doesn't require it but these briskets were DRY. they are definitely wayyyyyy overconfident selling their dry meats without sauce cuz this sure ain't Texas quality bbq meat. either include a sauce with your bbq or make your meats a lot juicier - choose one, thanks. read more

Wow, I have to say, this is a legit BBQ. Wow! Tried their brisket and pork ribs were amazing. The ribs were "pull off the bone" tender but still had a bit of tug. I'm not sure how they pulled that off. The brisket was insanely juicy. I got the fatty side instead of the lean. The sauce is very unique with a bit of tang. There's a noticeable amount of pepper in the sauce and the rub on both the ribs and the brisket. Can't wait to find this truck again! read more

Hometown BBQ - Menu today - Food Trucks Near Me - Ewa Beach, Hawaii

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Tried this BBQ truck at the What The Truck in Waikele. Wow! The brisket is superb! This has got to be the best BBQ Brisket in the islands. Super soft and lots of flavor. I had the tri tip twice. The first time, it was really soft and delicious. This time, it wasn't as soft and not as flavorful, but was still really good. One thing is that the portion is not that big for I think $33. The corn is delicious. Would definitely be back (even with the hefty price tag) and would definitely recommend to anyone wanting awesome brisket. read more

The brisket was amazing, and I've tried others before, but these guys know how to do it right !! Top notch in my opinion, got to Wai Kai on Thursday 4-8p and go get some yourself ! You won't be disappointed.. I can't speak for anything else but the brisket plate ! read more

The best bbq we've had in years! The beans stole the show and everything we had was amazing - ribs, brisket and pulled pork were sooo tender. Did I say how great the beans were! THE BEST! read more

Bomb. I got the Tri-tip. I came later towards the evening but home girl assured me it was good. Really good seasoning. Good color and great smoke. It was definitely as good as she said it was Hats off to the chef . Will be back read more

Hometown BBQ is straight fire . Tried their bbq at a Waikiki Block party and these guys straight know how to bbq. If you want to satisfy your bbq cravings, Hometown is the place to go. Know you know! read more

What's a girl to do when the owner reaches out to you and invites you to come out to try his Texas BBQ? You accept the invitation and go out to try some delicious bbq. Location: The food truck is in the old Kmart parking lot. You won't have much trouble finding a parking spot. That in itself may be a problem when there are just way too many parking spaces available. I went right around 11:45 am. for lunch, and I noticed that the parking lot is located right across the State building, so I did see some state workers buying lunch. Food: I mean, for the price of the plate lunches, you really can't go wrong. I bought three plate lunches, and three days later, it's still feeding us. All three came out to $48.00. I bought the brisket, pork ribs, and the chicken. I will say that the pictures I posted do not do it any justice. On the brisket plate, there were five huge slices of fatty brisket. The brisket was just so tender that it melted in my mouth. The meat on the pork ribs just fell off the bone. The chicken was so juicy through the middle. Staying true to Texas BBQ, the rub on the brisket, ribs, and chicken was on-point. It was so flavorful that you won't need bbq sauce on anything. The very reason why I love Texas BBQ is that there is no sauce required because all the flavor is packed in the rub that they use. I did get a little bbq sauce on the side for the ribs and chicken. I was not a fan of the bbq sauce because, as I said, it wasn't necessary. On top of everything, you get two sides with every plate. I did get to try the bbq beans, garlic mash potatoes, and corn. The bbq beans were a little too sweet for my taste, but I loved the garlic mash potatoes and the corn. Each came with at least two scoops of rice in true local-style plate lunch. As you can imagine, I have enough rice that I'm going to make fried rice with it. Overall, I love the food here, and I can't wait to go back and try out the smoked pork chops and meatloaf. Please go out and help support this small business. Follow the food truck on Instagram @hometownbbqhi read more

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