By far, top three Hawaiian BBQ in the valley. I've been coming to Leo's Island BBQ for years and noticed that I have never reviewed them! Shame on me to not share this gem that should be celebrated by all. First, the mac salad at Leo's is hands down my favorite! For the entree, anything curry, shrimp or chicken. I am drooling as I write this! The curry hits you in all the right spots as you take your first bite. The vegetables with the curry are firm enough to not turn into mush and tender enough to eat without teeth :-).... I do not think I've had a plate at Leo's that I have not enjoyed. The dinning area is always clean, even when the line is out the door. The drink station and condiment area is equally as clean and orderly regardless of the amount of people inside. As for the crowds, I've seen UFC fighters, baseball players and ordinary folks like you and I getting their fix at Leo's! I love seeing the same employees for the years that I've been going. Even though I am one face of many that they see. They are very welcoming to every customer who walks in. I can't tell you enough. You must try this place if you have not yet. I just hope you enjoy it as much as I do! read more

We got a chicken short rib combo and a garlic shrimp plate, both are huge. There were two scoops of rice and a scoop of mac salad. The mac salad was fresh and tasted good. I liked their chicken and short rib plate, there was chicken katsu, bbq chicken, and beef short rib for $17, which is very good price. The chicken katsu was crispy and not dry on the inside. The short ribs was grilled perfectly and not burnt. However, I'm not a big fan of their garlic shrimp, it wasn't garlicky enough for me, and kind of lack of what garlic shrimp should have-flavor. The amount of shrimp was generous though. Overall, good price and will try other plate next time. read more

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Service was quick and easy--fine food and a good establishment. 5/5 on their spam musubi!!! read more

Leo's Island BBQ - Hawaiian Near Me - Peoria, Arizona

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Great food and super quick service! I stopped by for an early dinner (or late lunch), and even though it was pretty busy, everything moved fast and smoothly. They have indoor seating with a calm, quiet ambiance, which I really liked. Some spots in the parking lot were available but there's plenty more parking available around the plaza. Definitely a solid spot if you want something tasty without a long wait! read more

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First time visit on a Saturday afternoon for lunch. It was busy, but not too busy. Good flow. Restaurant and restroom appeared clean. We got the Chicken BBQ combo with the katsu chicken. We also got the sashimi. Everything was delicious and appropriately priced. Good portions. Enough for leftovers. I really liked that they already had sauces in the containers ready for pick up. Will be back! read more

I would truly give this a 4.5 some stuff was great and other stuff was good. The stuff that was best was the katsu (truly very good), the BBQ beef (excellent), the rice was perfect and the Manapua was pretty darn authentic. The service was excellent. We called about15 min before hand and they had all of it made and ready to go for us. The restaurant was busy but no wait when we got in there. Any time a Hawaiian place is busy it is a good sign. We are lucky this place is so far from our house because we would go here more often we did. In all we bought a family meal ($46) which was plenty of food, plus a side of rice, and two orders of Monapua and spent $68. Think that's the best price in town for the value of Hawaiian food! So ono! read more

Leo's Island BBQ - Hawaiian Near Me - Peoria, Arizona

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Easily the best Hawaiian BBQ place in the area with generous portions, consistent quality, and just really yummy food. Our favorite is the chicken katsu. I've had the chicken katsu with curry before as well and it was comforting. We've also had their bbq chicken and beef. Honestly, you can't go wrong with what you choose here. Service is alright, no complaints, ambiance is casual, parking can be a bit hectic on the weekends cause it's located in a busy plaza. I am and always will be a huge fan of Leo's. Even though we don't live close by anymore, we're still willing to make the trip out! read more

Leo's Island BBQ - Katsu - Hawaiian Near Me - Peoria, Arizona

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We were in the area shopping and were looking for something new and came across this place and saw the good reviews and decided to try it out , and I'm so glad we did. I ended up getting the chicken combo with Katsu Chicken and BBQ Chicken which were both really good it also came with some broccoli 2 scoops of rice and a scoop of Mac Salad. We also got a mini meal which was much bigger than we expected just with one scoop of rice and 1 scoop of Mac salad and plenty of chicken. The service was quick and the food great it is located in a shopping center with plenty of shopping all around. read more

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Very good food and generous portions. Nothing under heat lamps either so its made when ordered. They have extra sauces on the counter. Teriaki sauce is very tasty. Same service 2 years later. read more

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Interesting place. My hubby and I were looking for Island BBQ. Specifically the plate combo that has an entree, rice, steamed veggies and there's yummy infamous Mac salad. We get there and the decor mostly points to southeast Asian and they also had some pics of some of the Hawaiian islands. Okay then. I ordered the chicken BBQ plate, hubby ordered the beef BbQ plate. We were not disappointed at all. In fact, the island flavors were spot on. Our meals definitely had a more authentic flair. We also ordered spam musubi (yummy) 2 musubi come with the order. Also we ordered Manupua (steam BBQ pork bun). The dough was cooked to a pillow soft perfection. We will be back. Broke da mouth! read more

Leo's Island BBQ - Hawaiian Near Me - Peoria, Arizona

I love leos its so authentic and delicious. They are very generous with extra sauces and the food portions. Highly recommend

Customer service is always great. You're always greeted when you walk in. Their food is cooked to order and it is delicious. The teriyaki meet was very good meat tender and the marinade was very good. The macaroni and rice remind me of the islands. Stop by say hi and something to eat. There are plenty of options. The seating area is clean along with tables and 1/2 booths. Moco Loco was very good and my friend would have ordered again. read more

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got a teriyaki chicken plate and it was really yummy the macaroni salad is unmatched tho!

My daughter and I came here after shopping, I was craving Hawaiian BBQ. The place is clean, you order at the counter. The lady taking our order was nice. My daughter ordered the spam musabi and I ordered the BBQ chicken plate. The food was good. Not a big fan of their macaroni salad but I'll just skip it. We will give it another try. read more

Leo's is hands down the best Hawaiian restaurant around! The food is always fresh, flavorful, and the portions are incredibly generous. My husband and I eat here at least once a month because it never disappoints. We loved it so much that we even chose Leo's to cater our wedding! If you're looking for consistently amazing Hawaiian food, this is the place to go. read more

I was craving Hawaiian barbecue and was in the west side so decided to hit up Leo's island bbq because when I lived on this is if town is always hit!! I got the chicken and rib combo plate to share with my gf because the portions are huge!! It comes with bbq chicken, chicken katsu and short ribs. Also come with two scoops of rice and a scoop of macaroni salad. And that's not all ... some steamed veggies as well all of that for 15.49! That's a deal in my opinion. We got that and an extra side of macaroni salad because I remember it was really good. They also have several Hawaiian drinks to choose from in a can, which are all delicious! The macaroni salad was not a sweet as I remember but it was still very good. The bbq and the chicken katsu was our fav. The short ribs were flavorful, but very fatty this time. We also got a mini bowl of the chicken katsu to go for her son and he liked it and was stuffed the mini is also loaded with food!! They have. Katsu sauce and teriyaki sauce for you to take b The teriyaki sauce was delicious the Katsu sauce we did not care for. I have had lots of cutter sauce and this one just had a funny taste to it. Not my favorite. Someone next to us said to order a side of curry next time so I will for sure do That. The service is straight and to the point . Place is small but clean. The food does take some time to get but it's because it's made to order which I love! This place is for sure a must try when in the area even if you're not it's worth the drive! read more

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I had the teriyaki chicken and my sweetheart had the chicken katsu. Both were OFF THE CHART good and there was enough food for both of us for two meals. The staff were very friendly and polite. My only negative is that I do not live in this area. If I did, I would eat here at least once a week. read more

Leo's Island BBQ - Hawaiian bbq - Hawaiian Near Me - Peoria, Arizona

We got a bunch of items to go. While I don't usually like to rate food to go because things change over time, Hawaiian BBQ is almost always to go. Had the chicken combo - BBQ chicken and chicken katsu. Solid katsu but BBQ chicken was a little dry. Overall, a reasonable option in the area. read more

Leo's Island BBQ - Chicken combo - Hawaiian Near Me - Peoria, Arizona

No frills Hawaiian BBQ plate lunch place for takeout. Had to call my order in as I didn't find an online ordering site. Good flavors, great mac salad, big portions, and not too salty (unlike the Hawaiian place down the street). Would go back! read more

Leo's Island BBQ - Hawaiian Near Me - Peoria, Arizona

The food is amazing!!! It's all cooked to order, plus the owners, Leo and Lilly are great and hard working people. Me and my fiancé love seeing them every time we go. read more

This is a small, no frills establishment. But what you are coming for is where they shine: the food. This is authentic island food and plenty of it. You can rarely find portions like these any more. Favorite were the kalbi ribs, katzu chicken, and island bbq chicken. We wished we would have tried the Kailua pork. Everything was prepared well and delicious. I don't live in the area, or I would definitely frequent this establishment. I hope the local realize what a gem they have here. read more

Leo's Island BBQ - Mixed Grill - Hawaiian Near Me - Peoria, Arizona

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Best thing about Leo's Island bbq is their bbq chicken. It was absolutely juicy and delicious. The short rib was also delicious; not very fatty yet ton of flavor. Their macaroni salad was also good. We also tried their pulled pork but it had very strong smoke taste to it. Their chicken katsu also had funky aftertaste...like as if fried in old oil. Hope it was an off day. Willing to try again and update review. read more

Everything that was fried was over fried and dry. First time here and there will not be a second

I got hooked on Leo's when i had their spam mitsubi, its awesome as is their grilled chicken and meats. But Hawaian bbq isn't real unless their macaroni salad is outstanding and Leo's doesn't disappoint. Their vegetables are done to perfection too As always. I only highlight family owned and operated restaurants. Look for baskin robins in the same mall Cheers. PS your welcome for helping you find this fabulous takeaway that has seating too read more

Amazing food. Service is okay, it's hard for them to understand you sometimes. Ambiance is alright. read more

Very very good Hawaiian bbq food. Very much hole in the wall, great for take-out, kind of restaurant. The price and portion are pretty great! I love the steamed veggie bed underneath the meat. Makes me feel like I'm not sacrificing on my health haha. I also love the Mac salad. The meets were juicy and the sauces complimented them well. The staff was very helpful and nice as well :) read more

Leo's Island BBQ - Chicken and rib combo - Hawaiian Near Me - Peoria, Arizona

Oh so yummy!!! We have eaten here several times and had their BBQ & katsu chicken along with other entrees and every time we get consistently delicious food! Also their macaroni salad is divine! We highly recommend Leo's Island BBQ! read more

This is our go to restaurant for Teriyaki chicken. The best teriyaki we have found in this area so far. Always ready when I show up to get it and the counter people are super nice. Try It !!! read more

Leo's food is very good and plentiful. Not fancy but clean and service is quick. Leo's Island have special sauce that tastes a little better than other Hawaiian restaurants in the area. read more

If you're looking for a solid mix plate option, give Leo's Island BBQ a try. You won't leave hungry. Plenty of choices on their menu, friendly service and low key island vibe is all there. Conveniently close to the baseball complex, good for a pre or post game meal at a fair price. read more

One of my favorite go to spots. Portions are great and food delicious. Will always comeback, highly recommend!

This is my favorite Hawaiian food spot in the valley! It's a bit of a drive for me, but so worth it! The employee's are always so friendly and helpful. The restaurant is nothing special, just a typical smaller dining room where you order at the counter. But the vibes are always great. The food is always insanely great! They really scratch the itch for when I'm looking for authentic Hawaiian food. So far everything I have tried has been great. read more

Leo's Island BBQ - Hawaiian Near Me - Peoria, Arizona

Bomb food. Only thing that bothered me was the worker was mopping while I was eating. Not the greatest experience eating food and smelling chemicals. read more

This place is a super surprise kid of find... Never expected it to be so good, and every time I go it is the same. The good this is you get quality and quantity along with consistency. They are very good at all three. read more

Great food. We order usually and pickup but it's always hot and the food is always great!

I love Leo's! They've got plenty of tasty options, and they're all worth a try. For example, I stopped by yesterday because I was craving their BBQ Short Ribs plate. A friend called on my way to the restaurant and once she found out I was heading to Leo's Island BBQ- asked if I wouldn't mind grabbing her the Grilled Island Fish plate and dropping it off on my way home. "Why sure!" (I didn't mind!) Long story short; I was in a rush when I dropped her plate off, and accidentally left her with my BBQ Short Ribs plate. Whoops. I received the text informing me of my mistake by the time I got home. My heart sank a tiny bit. (My short ribssss!!!) BUT... her Grilled Island Fish plate turned out being DELICIOUS... and it is now one of my new favorite options! Ol' Siggy Freud was right: "There are no accidents." Leo's Island BBQ has a lot of plates and more to choose from, and I absolutely love their Mac salad and steamed veggies! If you plan on eating at the restaurant, there's plenty of space/tables, the staff does an excellent job keeping the restaurant clean, and they're all rockstars. Try the grilled fish. It doesn't disappoint read more

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Service was lacking. Cashier seems like he didn't wanna be there. Location was clean. Food was just okay. I got the island mix. It all wasn't bad but I've had a lot better for sure. read more

Sunday afternoon and the place is packed. 10 out of 10! This is by far the best Hawaiian bbq I have ever had, and I've had a lot. Bbq chicken was so tender, flavorful and fresh! White rice was cooked to perfection along with the veggies. I will never go anywhere else. read more

I had forgotten how busy Bell Road is with traffic. I put on the Navi to locate Leo's and was able to pull into the parking lot. It is a tiny place with maybe 10 tables. Most of the tables were occupied with people waiting or enjoying their meal. I got take out. I decided on the chicken combination which included BBQ and katsu chicken, white rice, veggies and Mac salad. Several orders were ahead of me. Everything is cooked fresh to order. I waited about 15 minutes. While I waited, I gathered my containers of teriyaki and katsu sauce. The meal is huge and the prices are super reasonable. Both chickens were delicious especially with the different sauces. Very flavorful and tender. The Mac salad was enough to get a taste. The veggies were fine. I will definitely have to remember this place and visit next time we're in the area. Highly recommend. Lots of parking outside. read more

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If you're use to VERY DARK horrible what appears to be processed chicken then you might like it. Horrid chicken. Broccoli was good lol. read more

Leo's Island BBQ - Hawaiian chicken - Hawaiian Near Me - Peoria, Arizona