This place is alright. Granted, I haven't tried their plate lunches. I've only had their BBQ sticks which are pretty good, but not the best. Some people may be a fan of the fatty pieces on a BBQ stick, but I'm definitely not one of them! It's not cool to pay for a stick of fat! Coming from a family that loves their BBQ, Liz's provides a good alternative when our fam is short on time. But overall, the taste and quality fall short of what our family can make at home. Dare I say my dad's BBQ sticks are way better! read more

Food is fire! we came right before closing and we're worried they didn't have much left but dude at the register hooked us up with some extra chicken and a soda to make up for it. Great food and even greater customer service. read more

At the NEX mall on the Pearl Harbor side. No ID necessary. It was just "meh"... the smoke/smell got me to buy a plate but IMO it lacked flavor... I put more salt/pepper on mine. The cost was high for what we received too. I much rather go to a local spot bc I would get a lot more bang for my buck. read more

My husband and I would pass by Liz's BBQ all the time while coming in and out of the NEX or commissary. One day we just decided to try them out, and we've been going back ever since! I've had the opportunity to try everything on the menu but the pork sticks, and I've yet to be disappointed, but my favorite is definitely the chicken -- so tender, juicy, and delicious, especially when you add more of the BBQ sauce (located on the side counter next to the utensils and napkins) on top of it and the rice. Yum!! Every time we've gone in the past couple of months, they've been nothing but friendly to us -- maybe because we smile so much in their vicinity in our excitement to get some BBQ! My only complaints are that the plates can be a bit pricey (although not terrible compared to similar style plates on the island) and that every now and then it seems like we'll get an extra fatty piece of meat, which isn't too great. Otherwise this is definitely our go-to spot for some great, fast BBQ that's close to home! read more

Liz's BBQ - Pork with double rice and extra BBQ sauce. - Barbeque Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Man, the chicken in this place is good. I've lived here 3 years and have only now tried this place. Why!! The chicken is so flavorful, it has a nice smoky flavor with that little bit of sweet. The rice? Eh I could do without but give me the chicken? Well now we talking lol. The price for the plate in the photo was about $11, it was worth it. I shall be back. read more

Liz's BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

The smell of the bbq cooking is so divine I had to finally give them a try. I ordered a mixed plate with beef and chicken. It can with a salad, dressing of your choice, rice & a drink.. All for $10.75. The staff was friendly and nice. Maybe I caught them on an off day or I was eating left over rice from the day before because my rice was very dry and some parts were even crunchy. Salad was drowning in dressing but I didn't mind because I like the extra ranch. The beef was very tough.. I swear I chewed a million times before swallowing. The flavor was good though. The chicken was better. I really enjoyed that. The food wasn't terrible (except rice) but it also wasn't the greatest. I will likely try them again, hoping the rice ordeal was a fluke. read more

Liz's BBQ - Mixed plate lunch with beef and chicken. - Barbeque Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I've had Liz's BBQ a few times, but usually get the chicken plate, which is good. Today they were out of chicken, so I choose the beef plate. The beef they chose looks like meat scraps that you would feed sled dogs. Sinewy, gristly, and tough. If you go, choose the chicken plate. read more

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Small shack outside of the commissary. Smelled the BBQ and figured why not give it a try. I ordered the number 2 combo meal and it was nearly 12, pretty standard if you ask me. What surprised me was how little of a portion size they gave me. The food was good but for $12 I expect more than 4 small pieces of chicken (chicken nugget size). Very underwhelming and I am not going to eat here again. I can't help but feel ripped off by how little food there was. read more

We were on our way to target and saw this place was near by, so decided to swing by. Between the group we had all 3 meats, chicken was my favorite. All meat very tender. My mom and I shared the chicken plate and it was a perfect amount for lunch. Glad we followed this recommendation. read more

Liz's BBQ - It's a little stand in front of the commissary, which we didn't realize till we got there. - Barbeque Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Each time I've been, I've gotten the chicken plate. Each time, it's delicious and well worth the money and the visit. I recently tried a side of pork and it was good too. The food is always hot and fresh. The staff is always friendly and courteous. If you're craving some good chicken from the grill, this is definitely the place to go. Certainly one of the best BBQ food stands on the island. read more

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So I don't know what these negative reviews are talking about don't waste your money. Even during the pandemic this place has managed to keep good prices and you get a free drink. The food is AMAZING, way better than any Hawaiian BBQ place I have tried even L&L BBQ. This place is worth it with their fresh super moist meat and the sauce that goes on the rice they make is the best I've tried I can't even go to the store and get the same one with sauce just to have with rice. So give this place a try you won't be let down at all. read more

Liz is my favorite place to go to for lunch. I get my usual chicken rice and green salad. I love Liz. I told her she should bottle up the sauce and sale it but she's not having that lol. I usually go there once a week. read more

WORKERS DO NOT WEAR GLOVES they have no care for the coronavirus smh!! The lady fixed me and my mother's plate BOTH with NO gloves!!! Never going here ever again. read more

I freaking LOVE this place!!! I even crave Liz's BBQ plates and have to make a special trip! Fabulous BBQ Sweet guys working the register Pretty fast service LOVE LOVE LOVE! read more

Amazing food, really quick service (NEX Site), a little expensive for "street food" but very good nonetheless

I would've loved to give this place the 5 stars they deserve but unfortunately they have the rudest cashier I've ever interacted with at the NEX. It's sad because I honestly don't want to come back if she's working. On a better note the food is delicious once you get passed her eye rolling and shitty attitude. Food is fresh and flavorful with true island seasoning. read more

Not sure why 3.5 stars. I always make a point to go here when I come here on business. Best affordable Asian bar b que on island. There is always a line which is not true of most places in this area. Get the beef, pork, & chicken plate. It's old school Asian bar b que, if you're expecting Texas, southwest, or Southeast style this isn't you're place. read more

I remember when I first moved to Hawaii I was really confused by the love of macaroni salad. However shortly after my arrival, I found myself in love with plate lunches, and rating places on their macaroni salad... Needless to say if I find a place lunch place barren of macaroni salad, it makes me a sad panda. That's what happened when we wandered up to Liz's BBQ.... Sad macaroni saladless panda.... Liz's offers chicken, beef, pork and a mixed plate all of which include rice and a green salad and a can of soda. The prices are reasonable, and the meat is pretty tasty, but it was missing a tiny bit of oomph. The rice was nice and sticky, and the salad was fresh. The soda being included in the price was a nice touch. I had the chicken plate which had about five pieces of chicken in it for $8.75 which was a great price. My husband had the mixed plate which had chicken, pork and steak. He said that the steak tasted a bit like beef jerky, which I'm not sure was good or bad. The food wasn't great, but it wasn't bad. Wouldn't go out of my way to eat here again, but as the Yelp gods say it was a-ok. read more

There's nothing inherently amiss with Liz's BBQ, but to rate this place anything higher than 3 stars basically tells the world you've never had a plate lunch in Hawaii prior to your review. Liz's is completely average. It's fine for if you're too lazy to take the 10 minutes at home to throw it together, but other than that, if you believe the Yelp consensus that you're going to get a 4-Star plate, forget it. Compared to others, Liz's serves a small portion of meat and has a very limited salad dressing / sauce selection. Typically it takes less than 2-3 minutes to finish the meal. In fact, you'll spend more time waiting in line than you will eating the food. read more

I got the mix plate and the marinade on Liz's BBQ is by far one of the best I've eaten so far! I wish I could know what the recipe is because it's that darn good! This is a perfect meal to eat before you go shop at the commissary. I needed to eat before I go shopping and I'm glad I chose this place. They also carry flavored sparkling water which is something I like having as a drink option. read more

I miss this food! I moved back to the mainland and I keep searching for the same taste but nothing beats it! ): I went here because I went to the NEX a lot and would be so curious of that yummy smell. And the food was soooooo goooood! read more

Food is great! Always fresh! The gyro place next to it isn't near as fresh (cold chicken which I'm sure is frozen). I learned my lesson and I I'll stick to what I know is good tasty! read more

The servers here are masungit, no customer service! Received the same treatment twice already, please improve your customer service because you will lose more customers like me. Im just so disappointed with the customer service today :( read more

Liz's BBQ is located right in front of the entrance to NEX and commissary. Every time you walk by, you can smell the delicious BBQ. I'm not gonna deny that this place is a bit overpriced for the portion you get, compared to all the other Hawaiian BBQ places. However it does taste good and it is convenient as a quick dining option at NEX before or after shopping! read more

This is my very favorite Hawaiian BBQ plate lunch. Who would've thought by the looks of this small place? I always get the BBQ chicken plate and have never been disappointed. Great flavor, SO much chicken, very little fatty pieces, and no fattening mac salad. Instead of the mac salad, they give you a green salad. Perfect! If you have a craving and live nearby or are visiting the commissary or NEX, check it out. You won't be disappointed. read more

Was craving BBQ chicken after getting groceries and didn't feel like cooking, I ordered the chicken plate no rice with green salad (no big deal right?).. until I was handed my Togo order and I proceed to put sauce on my chicken did I notice my green salad (lettuce) was brown and slimy, I said something to the employee he took my container proceeded to remove the carrots off the salad place them back into the serving container and then scrap my lettuce into the trash! No offer to replace with fresh lettuce or anything... I will not be returning. read more

I can eat this for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Seriously, my husband asks what I want for a date night, and I always ask to go to Liz's BBQ. I usually get the chicken, but the beef is really good too. I love love love this little stand. read more

Awesome guys, didn't even have to see the review to get a free soda. But out of good faith good smelling food!!! So far so good. Chicken is great and the beef is good. read more

Loved the Food here. I don't like my bbq to taste sweet but The sweetness with the Smokey flavor goes great together. I had combo #4

We ate here yesterday. Wouldn't recommend it to anyone and will advise against it as there are better options close by. We've been wanting to try it because every time we go to the NEX it smells so good. Whelp, that doesn't mean much. The young guy who took our order was so.rude. Not an ounce of common politeness and absolutely zero customer service. The lack of sides was disappointing and the meat was Luke warm and a bit tough- but the flavor was ok. We were so disappointed after wanting to try it for so long read more

Food is usually great, best BBQ on the island but the people who work there are awful. Found a hair in my food today and I'm kind of reconsidering if the food is even worth it, you have to deal with the rudest workers there. read more

A little pricey compared to some of the other vendors and food trucks that you can find by the NEX or on Hickam but I do love the flavor of their meats when grilled. I usually get the combo plate, which comes with Pork, Chicken, and Beef, rice, tossed salad and a drink. That watery BBQ sauce is on point. I'm pretty sure that is what they marinade their meat in. Anyway good spot to grab some lunch but watch out some of the meat can be fatty/chewy. I don't mind it but it might be a turn off for others. Yay! I'm a fan. read more

Went here on Sunday and ordered a mixed plate. We got one scoop of rice, some lettuce with salad dressing and a small handful of bbq meat (chicken, pork and beef). I think it cost around $12 which also includes a can of soda. The taste of the food was average and the meat was dry. When we asked for ranch on the 'salad' the guys serving us just laughed in our faces and repeated what we said. I don't know what was so funny about ranch dressing but okay whatever floats your boat. Definitely won't be back here and will order Yummy's if wanting bbq while shopping. Very disappointing experience when the food always smells so good walking by. read more

This might be the best BBQ in the Pearl Harbor area. This is a prefect place to get some great chicken or pork with some solid white rice. After a long day shopping at the NEX and commissary, no one wants to go home a cook dinner. This is the best place to take home dinner and have some deliciously cooked BBQ. Great spot for lunch too!! The prices are out of this world. GO GET LIZ'S!!! read more

This awesome little bbq kiosk is right outside the Nex shopping mall. I have always smelled the meats grilling and hoped one day my honey and I would have time to stop by. Well that happened last night. We both ordered the mixed bbq plate platter which came with chicken, beef and pork. The sauce itself was lovely and tasty. It was sweet and tangy. The flavorings from the meats being grilled gave it that nice charcoal seasoning. The platter came with a scoop of rice, salad and a can of soda. On the other side of the kiosk station there held a variety of sauces from hot, soy and vinegar. Once we got home I excitedly opened my container and cut a piece of beef to eat. Oh how delicious and tasty it was. The pork and chicken was tender. My favorite would be the pork and beef. The meats were not at all dry except there were pieces of fat stuck to a few which I had to pull and discard. After I had devoured my meal, I sat back on my couch satisfied with a smile on my face. I then wished I had perhaps a pound of these to eat for the following day. I will be back these people know what they are doing!! read more

Liz's BBQ - Mixed plate bbq with pork, beef, and chicken - Barbeque Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Yes, yes, yes. If I don't leave Hawaii with anything else but the memory of the food here, I'll be a happy woman. Their food plates are delish and worth the $10-11! Don't hesitate to stop and try it when you're being slapped in the face by the smoke while walking around the NEX, lol! read more

They forgot about my order and I waited about 15 minutes for the 1 skewer I ordered. Great tasting, however, had too much fat and not enough meat for my liking. read more

BBQ craving was satisfied. You taste barbecue as soon as you park. This place keeps the fatty part of the pork. Love it! Who doesn't want the tastiest part? They may need to tender the meat a bit but still good. Add barbecue sauce or dip in garlic/vinegar...yum. read more

I was excited about finally eating here but left halfway through ordering because the guy taking my order was more worried about checking out and sexually harassing a woman who was walking by. Absolutely disgusting and unprofessional. read more

One of my favorite quick places to grab a quick bite when I'm in the area. I've tried most of the menu and the chicken plate is my favorite. Definitely would recommend! read more