Love this place - the food trucks really make great chow - this place is the top of tier in that…read morecategory though. Should be a full eatery but they would likely get raped for rent and have homeless pissing on the front door nightly if it were. This town is going downhill fast with all the homelessness and meth use in that area. No effect on this business - the owner runs a solid place and the miscreants steer clear.

Ordered 3 of these and felt underwhelmed to be honest! They didn't taste super fresh and had sort…read moreof an oily taste. I got 2 beef and potatoes and 1 chicken. Got the garlic sauce and a pink sauce for them but didn't really help. The beef potato ones almost had a curry taste - didn't taste like a latin american treat. Maybe I just came on an off day...price was fair for 3.

at one point i was on a empanada roll and wanted to try all of them! Until i ate an empanada from…read moresomewhere that cracked my wisdom tooth! i was so traumatized from that whole ordeal that i just completely gave up eating it. That all changed when i tried Guaiqueri maybe a month or two after my mouth healed. Their empanada's weren't oily and hard (even if you air fry it later if you even end up with extras). They are mostly pop up and you'll have to check their instagram for their schedule. Most of the time they are at some kind of farmers market somewhere. Their empanada's start at about $8 and don't forget the sauce! my favorite is the beef and it's always sold out before i get to it. LOL. Tip is to go early and order if you can. Service is always wonderful as usual and her kids love playing with simba all the time. I think Simba want's to work there part time and supervise the food, lol.

So happy Guaiqueri was at Waianuenue, even though they were by themselves during lunch. First time…read moretrying. Tried their chicken empanada, seafood empanada, and lilikoi tres leches cake. Empanadas were yummy! 4 minutes to fry so wait was quick. The dough/crust was tasty, but a bit greasy. Fillings were also tasty. Shredded chicken had great flavor. Seafood consisted of chopped up large pieces of octopus, shrimp, and calamari. What's even better was they were surprisingly still good when microwaved the next day (was too lazy to heat it properly). Definitely dip with lots of sauce! Unfortunately the tres leches was just ok - cake with frosting. Will definitely be back for the chicken and seafood empanadas!

Seriously so good! There are no ilocos empanada places towards town so I was so glad I could get my…read morefix AND on a weekday! Craving 10000% satisfied and I'll definitely be going back !

This food truck is a hidden gem! I didn't grow up eating Filipino food, but WOW -- Empanadas ni…read moreMercy completely blew me away. I stopped by on a whim and realized it was cash only. I had no cash on me, but I'm so glad I went up to ask if they took Venmo -- and they did! Thank God they did because this food was life changing for me. I got the $10 mini plate, which includes two choices. I picked the lechon and pancit, and let me tell you... it was hands down the best lechon and pancit I've ever had. The lechon was unbelievably juicy and tender, and the pork skin was out-of-this-world crispy. The pancit was full of flavor and perfectly cooked. I shared it with my toddler and it was plenty for both of us. But to be honest, I wish I got the regular full size plate so I could stuff myself more and have leftovers for later... it was that good!! I parked in the Coca Cola parking lot nearby. There's no seating, but honestly, I would've happily eaten this food standing up in the rain. That's how good it was. If I could give more than 5 stars, I would. YOU GOTTA TRY THIS PLACE!!!!

It's been quite a while since I've been here, but the empanadas are as good as I remember. I had a…read morecraving after I ate some that my granddaughter's nanny had made. She's also from Argentina originally, so they were the same type. The prices are the same, but they did adjust the discount structure a little. They used to offer either a discount, or a free empanada when ordering a certain quantity, but apparently no longer (understandable). They also used to provide a free serving of their amazing chimichurri with a quantity order as well, but either they forgot, or they discontinued that practice as well; and unfortunately, I forgot to check my box and order one before I left. They seem to be doing well, because several items were sold out, but they do have a wide variety, and there are enough choices to satisfy any tastes. I really must remember to come more often.

Parking: street side…read more Seating: 4 large picnic tables inside for seating with bar seats along the entrance window. Service: counter service. Restrooms: shared with other businesses located behind the alley. Cost : $6-$8 per empanada Food: if you're looking for a traditional empanada this is not the place to go. With that being said, we have been to a few modernized empanada shops on the mainland so we were excited to try this spot. We found the dough to be softer than what we're use to from both Mexican & Colombian empanadas. The dough on one side was soggy while the other side was slightly more cooked. We got the ossobuco & corn empanada and while the filling was good, it wasn't anything special.

I wish I took a picture but the food went fast lol! Mini 2 choice for $12.75 feeds 2 adults! Adobe…read moreis very soft and pinacbet just came out and it was perfect for me (I love betterment too). Other things worth trying is the biko (another favorite) and the empananda with vinegar sauce! Just remember to turn right when you enter, you cannot cut in line!!!

Very authentic taste. Store is very clean and staff is very efficient. The product is highly…read morerecommended.

I had pretty high hopes walking into this bakery, especially with all the buzz around their ube…read morepastries. After trying a couple of them, though, I'd say the experience was just... okay. The pastries weren't bad by any means -- the texture was decent and the ube flavor was present -- but nothing really stood out. There wasn't that rich, nutty depth or vibrant sweetness that makes ube desserts memorable. It felt more "middle of the road" than crave-worthy. Not disappointing enough to regret the visit, but not exciting enough to rush back for seconds either. That said, the people who work there were genuinely kind and welcoming, which definitely made the experience more enjoyable. Great service always goes a long way. While the pastries themselves didn't blow me away, the friendly atmosphere was a highlight.

What's your favorite…read more.. With Spanish Rolls to Puto they have a lot to choose from and after fasting for my lab work at Clinical Labs right across the street in Kalihi Medical Building which made it just a bit too convenient I just had to give them a visit. The ladies there are very nice but was trying to sell me a lot of items that wasn't displayed in the front area and just stared at every movement I make making the vibe feeling uneasy though with just so much to choose from I just made a quick decision for the Pineapple loaf and Puto I haven't tried the loaf but sounded like a great shareable item while Puto is something that I do love and decided to give them a try...though one thing I didn't like is I didn't know any of the prices so it was all a surprise. Another thing you do need is bring your own bag...they charge for everything a single plain brown paper bag was $0.26 aiiiiii! They do conveniently open early at 4:30a and with a few parking stalls right in front it's a great stop for some local favorite treats at any time of the day. Thank you!

Came to the north shore quickly and decided to stop by the food trucks. This truck is located…read moreacross from the pizza truck near the red tables. Quickly glazed at their menu and decided for the traditional ground beef with chimichurri. Waited only a couple minutes and it was done. Very tasty and loved the sauce. I overheard someone ordering the cheeseburger empanada and I thought oooh I'll be back for that next time. Get service as the woman working was asking what I ordered from another truck. She seemed very nice!

Pockets of flavors…read more.. This food truck hit the road and I was so lucky enough to enjoy their crafted empanadas at the latest Art + Flea in downtown Capitol Modern as this event was just amazing showcasing local artist and businesses of all kinds and here was Tango Argentinian empanadas and yes I knew they'd be there so you know I was excited. I brought my bestie as well on this perfect planned night and we wound down on this chill Friday night as we glanced at the menu listing the featured flavors of the night where you can get a single for $6 or three for $15 so you know we got the three and two chimichurri sauce for $1 each she chose the Beef while I chose the Asparagus & Mushroom and Pork though no chimchurri fries sadly. As it takes a few minutes for our order we browsed and shopped more as I got a drink from La'a Kea Wellness Bar we then went downstairs which there was lots of indoor seating to get cozy and just dove into them. The traditional beef was a flavor explosion beyond what we expected as all the empanadas was filled perfectly and cooked to a light and crisp shell yet totally hot on the inside. I wished I got the pic of the cheese pull it gave as we both didn't expect that and enjoyed it all especially with the chimichurri sauce and glad that we got one for ourselves. I need to give their chimichurri fries a try and make the drive to their food truck cause as these guys was so amazing describing it all to us...great service and food! Thank you!

Located off kings street they have a small parking lot shared with other business…read more This is for pick up orders no dining inside, they sell plate lunches you can get 1 choice with 1 scoop rice or 2 choice with 2 scoop rice or 3 choice for 3 scoop rice. They also have an area before the plate lunch counter that sell 1/2 lb or 1 lb containers of specialty cooked items that is not offered on the plate lunch choices. They have all kinds of Filipino desserts and deep fried pork rinds and deep fried pig ears. I had the pork adobo and igado which was tasty and good. The deep fried Lechon was very good, it was tasty and crispy and moist in the middle. Food is good, parking is very limited, heard a lot about this place about the great food, but many times I couldn't stop by due to no parking spaces.

Haven't been here in a short minute but whenever have a craving for filipino food this is the place…read moreto go Had a three choice and fried pork belly

Coming to the KCC Farmer's market in late January, I was surprised to find the layout changed so…read moredramatically. Besides several familiar sellers being gone, the number of vendors seemed to be less than I remember. Bringing a friend to this market, I wasn't sure whether he'd been here and I walked off to use the restroom which is now the one on campus. As I returned, my friend had wandered to this stand and generously shared what he bought with our other travel companion and me. He bought the Empanada especial which was crab (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&select=kWEPRzOWs2EtocPcEAaSLw), real crab meat, potato, smoked Gouda cheese, mayo, onion; it came with a delicious green chimichurri sauce (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&select=WS6EnU062gvtZnct4DPPog) that we dipped them in. Not expecting this treat, I first took a bite and it was tasty, not knowing the flavors and ingredients. We toasted our landing here (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&start=72&select=fpX7EDFfjUJTUwsveh5Elw) and started dipping it in the provided chimichurri sauce. Before you knew it, it was gone. Since we were walking the rest of the market, I didn't stop here and only got details about this business and what I ate from taking a photo of their stand (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&start=72&select=xnYnbxbbydTYYSmFCRZ-mg). I'll study this a little more before my next visit and we'll see what the special is when we return.

Doesn't disappoint! Went back to find them on this trip and it's so ono! Went with a medley and…read morethey were all on point. Staff still great and the market is a perfect setting to enjoy.

Stumbled upon this place because had to go get a haircut for my nephew at the Waipahu plantation…read moremarketplace. They're located on the corner and once you see a tent & smell bbq, you're at the right spot. This restaurant gave karinderia vibe to it! Karinderia is basically like those food stalls they have in the Philippines, where they have a bunch of dishes and you sit out to enjoy the food. Home cooked & affordable eats. They have everything from bbq sticks, adobo, lechon, kilawan, lumpia and more. I got the bbq stick & chicken inasal plate. The bbq stick was packed with so much flavor! The chicken inasal was more on the huli huli side & was served with Filipino dipping sauce. They also offer free sabaw with your meal. Ordering was a little complicating, they have a menu outside with food and also more food inside. The bbq items were cooked by order and the inside food had more of the Filipino dishes like (adobo). But next to the cashier, you could also find other fried dishes as well. So a little complicated. You also have the option to sit outside under the tent or inside the restaurant with AC. For this type of place, if you're dining in, you order & eat first then pay. Like any karindera. Overall, this place was VERY good & SUPER AFFORDABLE. If you want to experience a true Filipino experience with great food, this place is for you.

Been here before, my friend from Waipahu told me they have the best Huli Huli Chicken which he was…read moreright, They also serve Filipino food. Located in the old Arakawa store parking lot. Two whole chickens for $28- you will see my picture, they gave me a pan with sauce. If you're looking for some awesome chicken for parties or just to take home, please give this place a try . Aloha, Derek