I used to frequent Elena's in Waipahu weekly but haven't been there in a couple years because I…read moreretired and no longer frequent the Waipahu area. So after a walk in the Mililani Tech Park area I purchased a 2 choice lunch plate from Elena's Filipino Express food truck. The 2 choices were pork adobo and pork guisantes and it came with a lot of food and a lot of rice, very heavy lunch container. The plate brought back memories of lunching inside of the restaurant. The food was good, not great, but you get a lot of food for under $10. I think the food tastes better in their sit down restaurant because the food is fresher and hotter. I gave Elena's 4 stars because they were the best deal in the row of food trucks parked by Spectrum Hawaii. If you are really hungry this is the place for you.

My dad took me here for lunch after early morning errand running…read more We got there a little after 10:00 on a Thursday, and although they weren't technically open yet, the worker quickly set up and took our order in a matter of about 5 mins. The food was prepared already so it didn't take long to get our food after ordering. Filipino food is not usually what I crave to eat, unless off course it's the Filipino food that my friends' moms make with love ! But taking my bias into consideration, I'd say that the food here was pretty good! I got the Pancit and adobo fried rice omelette combo, and my dad got the Pancit and pork adobo combo. The Pancit was ok. I wish there were the long green beans in them. The pork adobo was the star of this show though! In my fried rice omelette it defiantly provided lots of flavor and made the fried rice delicious! My dad also made a comment that his pork adobo entree "had good flavor." Overall, I'd say worth checking out if you're in the area when they're around!

Food tastes great with good portions. The roast pork never disappoints…read more Staff is friendly and fast.

always love the filipino here. i just came later than usual but she was able to give me what was…read moreleft. amazing!

First time here to pickup some take home food for dinner. I…read moreordered sisig, dinardadaan, and empanadas. The wait might be a little long for some customers, but everything is made fresh to order and very sarap (delicious). There were quite a few telephone orders, so call ahead if you want your order ready to go when you get there. The dining area looked spartan, but very clean. I highly recommend this eatery and yes I will be back.

Food is good, but service workers are awful. Stood at counter for a few minutes. No…read moreacknowledgement. Had selected items to purchase while they proceeded to clear out 16 banana lummpia that I wanted for take out as part of my order. Still no acknowledgement. It's workers like this that make me resistant to tipping for take out. Left. There are other Filipino restaurants with equally good food.

Epic Ultra Rare Spawn---MRC(Monthly Return Chance)=50%…read more The Best Food Truck 2k19 hands down. Kapakahi Grindz is an elusive but legendary food truck that sporadically spawns in various parts of the island. Led by 2 extremely talented gals, they've created an ambitious and exquisite menu of memorable plates that transcends the competition. I've been fortunate enough to track them down several times this year with the help of their Instagram, and their most prominent location has been snuggled in the sleepy village of Whitmore, in the heart of Wahiawa. There's just something special about this place. All of their dishes have been on point. Some of their illustrious local themed creations have been the Pastele Stew Nachos, Dynamite Katsu, Ahi Cakes, Fried Tako, Stuffed Crab Rolls, Gandule Rice, Smoked Meats, and Hawaiian Plates. So, sure, most of what I've just mentioned you can find closer, cheaper, and maybe even better. What makes this place special then? Value and Service for one. These plates are more than enough to satisfy the thick and hearty. Portions are generous and well worth the price in the $7-10 range. Every trip was accompanied with a very welcoming and friendly smile from the owners. When you've had a lonnng day and hangry, it helps. I feel special. Every plate was presented nice and neat, they don't just slop your food into the boxed plate. Attention to detail. Every scoop and bite of their food taste and feels hand crafted as though cooked to order and carefully extrapolated versus just being transfered from a pool of soggy neglected food sitting a long time in a warmer. I believe they really care what and how they put things out. You can sense it. This is what sets them apart. Its the secret ingredient, Aloha or Love. They do cater. I ordered a pan of their Gandule Rice and Pastele Stew as part of thier Thanksgiving Special. These gals know their stuff. Best Rice and Stew on the isle. There was something about the rice I've noticed. The consistency and texture of it, a harmonious balance of sticky and wet. A scoop of it revealed sticky globule like rice bomb clusters which was infused with so much of that lovable Gandule flavor. I can't help but think if it was intended, but I was totally into it because it reminded me of these rice treats my grandma used to make. Couple that with strings of shredded pork and you have yourself a winner! This whole pan was a shimmering trove of delight! I've had Pastele Stew from numerous locations, ranging from bad to good. I've found that other places versions are too watery (hey man I thought this was a stew?), not enough pork or tattered pieces(are these leftovers auntie?), sliced olives (skimpy and break apart and get mushy, are they canned bro?), or just lacking that chorusful and colorful blend of aunthenthicc medley of flavor. The pork pieces are thicc and chunky. Succulent morsels of meat drowning in a red sea of love. The olives are left as whole, juicy orbs, that burst into fresh flavors. They've taken note and have the proper buoyancy and firmness to dance and entertain your mouth. Lastly, the overall flavor of the stew is higlighted by the perfect amount of tomato-eey goodness(this is where many have tried and many have failed). AKA the right amount of Love. This is why they are on a whole different ascended like level! Mahalo and much Aloha, Kapakahi Grindz, for the delicious memories!

The lomi o'io is killah!!!! No need add anything just eat!!!! You can add small kine chili pepper…read morewater but it's Ono just the way it is!!!

Absolutely delicious! We're visiting Hawaii from Michigan to spend time with family on the Army…read morebase, and Lacoy's was a fantastic find. We ordered food for 11 people, including hamburgers, cheeseburgers, catfish, collard greens, macaroni and cheese, French fries, and cornbread--and everything was a hit! The portions were generous, the food was fresh and flavorful, and there was something everyone enjoyed. The catfish was especially good, and the sides tasted like real home cooking. Feeding 11 people isn't easy, but Lacoy's made it simple and delicious. Highly recommend this food truck if you're in the area. We'll definitely be back before we head back to Michigan!

I met these incredibly fun people through this FB food page, and we've been meeting up to eat at…read moredifferent places whenever I'm in town. One of them suggested Lacoy's and since I had read about them through the page, I also wanted to go too! They open at 11:30 and you can drive through this gate, when it's open, into the parking lot. My crazy @$$, drove along the side of the building and went to where they were. The owner, Shawna, told us we needed to wait in the parking lot. LOL! When she said they were ready, we ordered the shrimp and the bbq chicken. Since it was Wednesday, we got the special which came with all the sides. The chicken was sooooooo tender! The shrimp were nice and crispy! Loved the mac n cheese and those greens with the bacon... Soooooooo good! Nice butter corn and cornbread! Oh, and we got lumpia too...and you need to go early or they will be sold out! Shawna also gave a sample of the shrimp and catfish while we were waiting. That was really nice of her. This is one of those not so hidden gems worth driving to! If you're on your way to the North Shore, make a stop and grab some lunch! You won't be disappointed! Mahalo Lacoy's!

Ilocos Empenadas truck is located in Waipahu, same complex where Elena's are. Lots of parking but…read morealways full because of all the other eateries close by. I had a crave and wanted to give this place a try so I ordered 1 which cost me $6.50. Took about 20 mins to receive my order, they were busy midday on a Tuesday. The empenada came out hot and crispy, with all the right fillings inside. I liked it but I've had better. There was more Mongo beans and egg inside than longonisa. Still satisfied my craving though. The price for it could be lesser, I think too. Overall good, and service was friendly.

Came by on a whim Monday morning around 9:30am for thw firat time. After checking their IG I…read morethought there mat be a chance they were closed because it said they were open for pre order pick up only. We saw there were a bunch of people eating on the tables under the tarp in front the truck so we decided to walk around and see. The trucks order window was closed but the back was open and I saw a lady cooking and asked if they were open. She told me to come around. The truck door was open slightly and a gentlemen greeted me with a smile from behind it. I told him it was my first time there. He said he would take my order since it was my first time but they were only doing pre orders today. I thought that was so nice and ordered 2 empanadas. They came out quickly. 6.50 each and I was able to use Venmo to pay! I pulled one out right away and noticed how big and oily it was. I was thrilled by the size not so much by the oiliness. The outside was very crispy and had a nice flavor besides the oil. The filling was primarily papaya, there was not much meat and the egg was more towards the bottom. Overall I wish there was more meat and the egg was more evenly distributed throughout but I think the size is great for the price. I reccomend eating with the vinegar that comes with it because it helps cut the flavor of the oil. I would come back to support because the gentleman was very nice and my husband and I enjoyed the empanadas even though it was quite oily.

Elena's lunchwagon is usually parked towards the end of Kalaeloa Blvd., in Cambell Industrial Park,…read moreduring lunch time on weekdays. On a recent lunch visit I tried the Pork Adobo Fried Rice Omelette, Sari Sari and Mongo Beans. I've eaten the Pork Adobo Frice Rice Omelette and Sari Sari, from their restaurant in Waipahu, many times before. This was the first time I sampled them from the lunchwagon. Both dishes were as good as I remembered. The highlight of the dishes was the Mongo (aka Mung) Beans. It reminded me of a filipino style pork and beans, having the consistency of a thick pea soup. I think the pork made the dish, combined with the mongo beans it was delicious. This is definitively a dish that I would order again. Overall 3.5 stars.

I had Elena's for the first time at the Eat the Street event. I was on a mission: to try Elena's…read morepork adobo omelet. With all of the craziness of the event, this truck had one of the shortest lines and at first I thought it was because the food wasn't as good as their competitors...boy was I wrong! The line was so short because Elena's used their noggin before coming to the event! They had laminated menus with pictures and prices of all their offerings which they passed down the line, so by the time you got to the front you were ready to order and (in theory) had your money ready. To quote one of the girls standing behind me, "To wait two hours for a grilled cheese sandwich is bleepin' nuts! But guisantes, maybe!" Luckily the wait was only 10 minutes and I scampered back to my friends with the glorious omelet and an order of lumpia ($10). All of the food was extremely hot and fresh and the omelet was amazing! It was giant (I could only eat half) and the adobo was very flavorful and not fatty at all. The only thing I would change about it is a thinner omelet. The lumpia was good too, but it wasn't anything special, just plain lumpia. For me, this was the best thing about the Eat the Street event!!

I always see this lunch wagon but never tried the fried chicken so today I finally did. I am happy…read moreI did. The chicken plate is crispy and good. Great deal tons of crispy fried chicken! I would definitely come back. $13.00

I saw a small clip on Instagram that the councilman Augie Tulba went here and tried their fried…read morechicken. He said its crispy and for the price was well worth it when you see my picture yes its plentiful and was good. Some pieces had good crispy skin and the chicken meat was good and some chicken pieces were on the dry side but all in all its worth it for $13.00. Thanks to Augie who went here and posted it Instagram page. Just a note: He only serve fried chicken at hes lunch wagon if you want maybe other things you have to go to their catering location. Still in Waipahu some place. You can have garlic rice or regular rice. The uncle told me they make 100 lbs of chicken a day.