I decided to stop by the Solid Grindr food truck today in downtown Tucson. First thing is I've never tried Hawaiian food truck and this one was great!! I git the $15 chicken teriyaki dish. It had a side of macaroni salad and two scoops of rice and PLENTY OF CHICKEN. Listen the portion sizes are great I had enough for 2 days of lunch. The food had flavor it tasted good the people on the truck were friendly and service was good and quick..I would go back. As for ambiance it's a good truck so not much to say other than the bright colors Mahe it stand out. I'm a fan read more

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I love this place! I crave it all the time! The teriyaki chicken has a wonderful marinade and a great charcoal crisp just-right for the chicken thighs. The Bang Shrimp is made with jumbo shrimp and the pulled pork is also awesome too. One big plate is enough to feed a person for a whole day. My husband and I have been going here for around 8 years, followed them in 3 different locations, and always try to catch their food truck when we're nearby. I hope they find a 'Solid' foundation to stay in; but then again restaurants can have a tough time these days... However, the food truck is ol'reliable. This place always makes my family happy when we have it :) read more

Sad panda. They closed. I loved the food here and it was veteran owned. I hope they open a food truck again. read more

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Sad to say today is their last day as a brick and mortar business as they are shifting to food truck and military base operations. The food is always excellent and the service is great. Today was my 1st time to the bar location and it's a cool spot. Please support them if you work at Davis Mothan or see them outside with their truck. They're local businesses that supports the community. Definitely eat their food if you see the truck around town. read more

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Very unprofessional place. Employees driving the food truck under the influence. They prep their food/meat in a bar that is INFESTED with roaches, killed one+ myself. Illegitimate business operations as well, As I have a current and active restraining order on the general manager. I would try another Hawaiian BBQ. read more

Came one last time before they closed it was packed. I got the combo plate with shrimp and pork, double Mac salad as my side. It was good and I'm so glad I had the opportunity to support this business over the years. read more

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The food truck can be found at every U of A home football game. Super friendly, family owned business. They have a smaller menu on the truck but everything I tried was delicious. Their spam musubi was the best I've ever had. Their teriyaki chicken and mac salad are delicious as well and super flavorful. The portion sizes are huge, one meal feeds 2 adults. read more

Since moving here from Hawaii, I've been on the hunt for Hawaiian BBQ comfort food and I can safely say Solid Grindz is SOLID. This is the place to go!! We've tried almost everything on the menu and nothing has disappointed us so far. The portions are generous, the flavors are authentic, and the mac salad is excellent. Kalbi is a must every time!! read more

Solid Grindz - Chicken Katsu and Shrimp plate, Kalbi and Shrimp plate - Hawaiian Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

I was disappointed with the presentation of the food. I ordered a kahlua pork plate, and my food was placed in a single portion styrofoam container (pork, rice, macaroni salad). It felt like I ordered from a cafeteria, and the food was sitting in about 1/8" of oil. Quickly lost my appetite and probably won't return. read more

We stumbled across this food truck at the U of A football game, at the ground level near Section 17. Our whole group got grilled teriyaki chicken with macaroni salad and rice. I subbed the rice for a second scoop of Mac salad, and it was the best Hawaiian Mac salad I've ever had! They also give you large portions. I had to share. I was also happy to see they had Spam musubi. It was pretty good! It's too bad they no longer have a restaurant and the food truck is only regularly on the Air Force base. read more

I have to say as someone that is absolutely obsessed with Hawaiian food, this meal was pretty sad :(. I had high hopes from a referral. Categories down below. Food: This meal was pretty soggy/tuff. Hard to explain but it didn't taste good and quite frankly I couldn't finish the meal as it didn't have much flavor as I continued to eat more of it. Temperature: The food was relatively luke warm, which again was pretty weird since most meals of this caliber come out hot and crunchy and none of that existed. Atmosphere: Felt warm and inviting and the staff were nice, so no complaints at all. Value: Expensive in my opinion and not a lot of quantity as you can see in the picture. Definitely can get more food elsewhere for the price you pay here in comparison to other foods in the same category. Recommendation: I may have to try this place again some time but it's hard for me to say it's a good option. if your in the mood for Hawaiian food, right now I'd say try it out at your own risk. read more

Solid Grindz - Katsu Chicken with Mac N cheese. - Hawaiian Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

This is an Amazing and an Incredible spot.. The food is top notch, the customer service is impeccable! You've got to try for yourself...! read more

I haven't been to Solid Grindz since 2018. They were located on Craycroft then. I had a bad experience, after having dined there many times, and just hadn't had an opportunity to go back until yesterday. Oh, I'm glad I did! I had the Teriyaki Chicken, which was perfectly moist with a nice char that imparted a wonderful bite to the chicken. The sauce was served on the side, which I love because I don't want my chicken swimming in teriyaki sauce. I didn't have rice or macaroni salad as I don't eat either anymore, but my friend who ordered the Bang Bang Shrimp (which she LOVED!) said both were very good! Solid Grindz, you won my heart back!! read more

I love most things Hawaiian and was very excited to learn about Solid Grindz when I moved here two years ago. I tried the big kalbi and bang shrimp plate. The kalbi was overcooked, but that shrimp was delicious - crispy, creamy, a little sweet. The mac salad was spot on with the creaminess and seasonings - not soupy or anything! I didn't know what to expect with the beans, but they had the standard bacon/smoked flavor; I paired this with my kalbi and rice and it was almost the perfect bite, maybe I could have used a little bit of kimchi, but it's not like I didn't enjoy my lunch. SG is located very close to the Air Force base and it gets packed fast. The parking lot is a complete cluster, and small, so be careful when you pull in, there's just a bit of wiggle room. The dining room is small/medium sized due to its location in a tiny strip mall. Orders get cooked fast, so you're not waiting too long whether you're dining in or take-out. read more

Solid Grindz - kalbi, shrimp, mac salad and beans. YUM - Hawaiian Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

The food is always amazing! The food always tastes fresh and the employees are nice! The restaurant is inside a bar? But it's clean!

Love their poke so much!!!! And their Mac Salad!! I honestly didn't have any high expectation for the Mac salad but damn, what do they put in it????!!! It's so delicious Their kalbi was awesome too! Can't wait to try their loco moco and fried rice read more

I got the garlic shrimp and kalbi and both were really good. I would've appreciated more sauce on the shrimp so it covered each shrimp but the sauce was so good. Cashier was super nice and friendly as this was our first time. Inside had a bar and restaurant seating area. Very chill lowkey place to hang and eat good Hawaiian food. read more

I literally inhaled my food, it was so good!! Got the kalbi beef and bang shrimp, definitely recommend. read more

I finally decided to try this local Hawaiian dishes andI was very pleasantly surprised. I got the two meat plate, with grilled teriyaki chicken & shredded pork. The white rice and steamed veggies were good. I'm so happy I finally decided to take the chance on Solid Grindz and it was very much worth it! Food portion to price value was worth it. My meal definitely got me full. read more

Solid Grindz - an empty parking lot with a building in the background - Hawaiian Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Was visiting base and saw the food truck, lived in Ewa Beach for years & miss our Hawaiian Barbecue Spots. Glad we tried this one as it took us back to some of our best stomach memories of Hawaii Life. The food was delicious, hot and plenty of it for the $$$. Both me & my wife enjoyed our plates and left the BX full & satisfied. All the meats were cooked just right with the flavor we was hoping for & miss. I especially loved the Mac Salad which is hard to find here in the Mainland. Definitely want to check out the Brick & Mortar Restaurant - Mahalo !!! read more

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10/10 food!! Seriously if you are looking for some good Hawaiian style food, get it from here!! You might want to get it to go as they share a space with a bar, it's kind of run down local spot, but everyone seemed really nice and the place was clean. Absolutely delicious though and would get it more but the close early, probably having something to do with sharing the space with the vary, idk... but really good!! read more

Thought I'd give it another try at the new location. Went today ordered spam fried rice, loco moco special, mochiko chicken, poke and spam Musubi. Spam Musubi was kind nostalgic 7-11 Hawaii experience, premade and held in a warmer behind the counter. Was okay. The main portions were huge and added value. Loco moco, poke and fried rice were all descents. Prices were decent for the amount of food we received. Mochiko chicken needs a lot of work. IYKYK. It seemed more corn starch flour than marinated with mochiko flour. Grainy and no real marinade on the meat. Mochiko chicken has a very distinct texture, almost chewy on the outside and always has marinade in the meat and batter. It was coated in some spicy mango sauce. We don't do that in Hawaii. It's not a thing. It wasn't bad, just not what can be expected. This one seamed dusted and fried to order. Hopefully this review is viewed as constructive and not critical as to better the expectations we have coming in. This said, we are in Tucson and I bet a lot of the "adjustments" are made to cater to the masses and not Hawaii people. Service there was friendly and music vibe made me feel like I was home. Maybe I chose the wrong dishes to try but one willing to give it another chance, again. In summary, portions huge, food decent, value good, just missed on a few expectations and the * this is Tucson not Hawaii. read more

Great food every time. Love the short ribs. This is one of my go to places when I'm in town. Just have to keep up with where they are.

I love the bang bang shrimp Since the first bite I was hooked! I'd definitely put this as my favorite Hawaiian bbq joint so far in town! read more

Been wanting to find authentic style Hawaiian food as good as back in my home town in Oregon. Heard lots of regarding this place, so figured I'd give them a try. It's located in a sports bar with TVs and pool table, which I can dig. The two ladies were patient as I went over their menu. I let them know that I've been on the search for good Hawaiian food in Tucson and elected this place to be first I try, which they seemed happy to hear. I ordered a mix plate (grilled teriyaki chicken & Mochiko chicken (spicy mango sauce)) w/2 macs, a kalbi & bang shrimp plate w/2 macs, a Masubi, and some drinks. The mac salad was pretty good, almost as flavorful and good as my favorite spot back home. Teriyaki chicken was good, but the portion seemed a little small compared to the rest. Kalbi ribs were good as well. Bang shrimp was fine for a one time try. I didn't like the Mochiko. The wait wasn't too long, but was able to watch some games to kill the time. read more

Off the rip the bang shrimp....... This immaculate ocean roach shouldn't taste this damn good w that lil sauce though...?? Crazy combo off sweet and tangy but the breading got more flavor than biggie smalls on the Craig mack remix. Just know you goin to get that Mike Breen type of "BANG!" Like Steph curry hit his 6th 3 going 6/18 to put the game away. The pulled pork was very good, not really a traditional BBQ pulled pork very savory x salty type of vibe very good paired up w the sweet roll , you gotta rip the roll and dig it in the pulled pork like a tractor grapple The soy sauce was fire to go w the white rice it has some sweetness to it a very good balance I can't wait to try the ribs and the mac salad on my second visit 5/5 10/10 read more

Solid Grindz - Bang shrimp w pulled pork white rice w a roll - Hawaiian Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

I got here right when they opened. I was really excited to try this place out. The service was good. I really like the ambiance of the place. It looks super fun for groups. I love the pool tables. I need to take quarters next time. I wasn't the biggest fan of the food. I got the food and it was warm but not hot. Since I was one of the first people there I would think it would have been hot. I was disappointed by that. read more

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Absolutely the premier place in Tucson to go for Polynesian Food. Mama's is pure garbage for authenticity and L&L is way too expensive for their portion size. Big portions, the best Mac Salad and all their cooks are Polynesian not Haoles. Try the Kalua Pork because they know how to make it authentic Hawaiian style with steamed cabbage. The Chicken Katsu is also a big favorite. It's located inside a bar at 6255 E. Golf Links but there's easy in and out access. The only downside is they close at 3:30 pm read more

The number of times I've had solid grindz must be approaching the triple digits. Been going here since they were a food truck. The chicken teri is some of the best I've ever had, the shrimp goes bang, and the tuna Mac is hittin! If you haven't tried this place yet please do yourself the favor no matter where in the old pueblo you live I guarantee it's gonna be worth the drive. It's a chill counter order restaurant nothing fancy but the service is pleasant and familiar and the food gets the job done! read more

Our city is so lucky to have a quality Hawaiian restaurant: Solid Grindz. I ordered some poke and an island plate lunch with kalbi ribs and macaroni salad. Honestly, it was the best meal I've had in a long time. The kalbi ribs were cooked perfectly with superb seasoning. I order these ribs frequently at Korean restaurants, but Solid Grindz's recipe stands out on top. The poke was also well-marinated and tasted delicious. I was so happy they had the option to order the poke fish separately. Check out my photos to see how delicious these items looked; they tasted just as good! Solid Grindz will be one of the regular restaurants I will frequent. Please note that they moved from their original location on Craycroft to a new one on Golf Links. After speaking to one of their employees, I discovered that this is only a temporary spot until they find a permanent location. read more

Solid Grindz - Tuna Poke and Kalbi Ribs Plate - Hawaiian Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

I always love their spam musubi and the rest of the food . It's good people and always smiling when serving you. Service is excellent . Ambiance is great and clean especially since it's a small bar too where people hang out . Even if you don't really drink like myself it's a good place to get Polynesian food . read more

One of my favorite spots! The flavors are authentic, the portions are generous, and the price is right. I've tried everything here, every dish is made with care and love. The staff is friendly, and the vibe is laid-back. Highly recommend their mac salad--absolutely delicious! If you're craving Hawaiian comfort food, this is the place to be. read more

Had just finished work and figured "gotta go get dinner". Had to much fast food so far this trip and I saw local kind grinds on yelp. Stopped by and got takeout ..... Everyone was super cool with great service. When I got back to my room .... this killa plate was ono. Great flavor and cooked to order. Most definitely be stopping by again before I go back to hawaii read more

Solid Grindz - Kalbi & shrimp combo with Mac salad - Hawaiian Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Such odd hours on when it's open. But the price and food quality is great!! I love their spam musubi and teriyaki plates

Not bad but not bomb. I've tried their kalbi and bang shrimp plate with mac salad. The mac salad had too much mayo and was bland. The bang shrimp was the best thing on my plate. Crispy fried shrimp with bang sauce drizzled on top. The kalbi was good but inconsistent. Half of my meat was marinated and the other half had none of the marinade and tasted like plain grilled beef. I'd eat here again and probably try the katsu but for now, nothing to rave about. read more

Oh my goodness! It was pay day, so I had to treat myself and I ordered the mix plate. The Kalbi is always delicious; the bang shrimp is banging; rice is always sticky and fresh; the staff is courteous, efficient and have a great vibe. Just the best meal I could have ever had! The hours are now posted in the window, so I'll make sure I snap a picture because I usually crave them and they're not on base. But when I see the truck... I'm so happy! Definitely order a meal or three from them! read more

Best Hawaiian BBQ in Tucson. I like their chicken options and haven't tried the pork, but assume it's just as great. 10/10 read more

Solid Grindz - Hawaiian Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Portions were like Hawaiian portions. LRG for da big braddahs. I went generic and got katsu and bbq chicken mix and it was bomb.

First time here. Just wanting something a bit different. Saw a deal bought the voucher and so glad I did. This is the restaurant from the people that run the food truck by the same name. The place is large casual. 2 TVs You order at the counter and your food is brought to you. We had the kahlua pulled pork, teriyaki chicken, bang shrimp with tuna Mac, rice and island beans. The meats were so tender and flavorful. The shrimp panko breaded and very tasty. The island beans are sweet baked beans. I don't usually like macaroni salad. But the tuna mac was surprisingly good. A hint of tuna, savory. Good. The staff was friendly. The redemption of the voucher flawless. Only reason for 4 stars instead of 5 is tables weren't cleaned and the music is way loud. Otherwise not bad. I'd try this place again. Mid range pricing. Regular cost for both of us $27. Could get away with small plate meals at about $20. read more

Best Hawaiian food in Tucson hands down! So thankful that they have a food truck in downtown now so I don't have to drive 45 minutes.