Here in Oahu, the number of North Shore food trucks at the tip of the island is high. This is a great alternative to expensive restaurants. I can tell you my 4-day stay
here was fun! Come with me; let me take you around Oahu.
Top 16 North Shore Food Trucks (Oahu) With Amazing Experience (2025)
1. Papi’s Tacos
Searching for your Mexican fix on the North Shore? Visit Papi’s Tacos or stop by Surf N Salsa, my favorite food truck in Haleiwa.
The chipotle lime chicken tacos and fried avocado tacos are the best options here. This place also has a lot of quesadillas, burritos, and street tacos.
The fish tacos at Papi’s are also highly praised by everyone.
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Hours: 11 to 8 pm daily
2. Ry’s Poke Shack
You must try poke in Hawaii if you haven’t already! For those who have never tried it, poke is simply raw fish that has been marinated and diced. It is typically
served with other ingredients in a bowl of rice.
The residents love Ry’s Poke Shack. For the best selection of fish, you should get here early. You will select your fish, order a poke bowl or poke salad, and then
select from 14 sauces ranging from mild to spicy.
Try the hurricane nachos, which are made with crab and poke and are topped with sesame seeds, guacamole, and spicy mayo.
Or how about the chef’s favorite, kabayaki-style poke, which adds unami flavor, sweet and savory kabayaki soy sauce, and sweet and green onions?
The North Shore’s food trucks are incredible! Shave ice or a smoothie is the best way to cool off after surfing or snorkeling.
Having takeout for supper at the beach is simple. After all, shouldn’t you schedule your day at Sunset Beach around sunset if you’re on the North Shore? Have fun.
Opening Hours: 11:30 to 4 pm daily but closed Sunday and Monday.
3. Sugah Daddeh’s Kane Juice
I had been itching to sample this food truck, but since it only opens in the middle of the day, I was never able to visit during business hours.
Doesn’t Sugah Daddeh’s Kane Juice sound like a “healthy” beverage? But it is! Sugarcane juice turns out to be a good source of iron, magnesium, potassium, and
other nutrients.
This local family opened this food truck after they began selling their drinks at the local farmer’s market to great success. Residents now go from the south shore to
purchase it in reusable mason jars (for cheaper refills).
In front of you, this cane juice is squeezed. Although sugarcane juice tastes great by itself, there are many different fruits you can add.
Depending on your preferred level of sweetness, ask for recommendations. Try the passionfruit, or lilikoi! It is a well-liked flavor.
Opening Time: 11:30 am to 6:30 pm daily
4. Hawaiian Island X-Treme Smooth & Shave Ice
This food truck makes it very easy to add a smoothie or shave ice to your purchase at Giovanni’s, another Kahuku truck in the area.
However, I will suggest that Matsumoto Shave Ice in Haleiwa is your best option for shave ice. Indeed, there is almost always an incredible line outside the front
entrance. However, the wait is worthwhile as the line moves swiftly!
Nevertheless, the convenience of Hawaiian Island X-Treme is unmatched.
The best bets here? Taste the half pineapple with pickled plum powder, or li-hing. Or grab a coconut!
5. Da Bald Guy
We arrived too late in the day to find Da Bald Guy closed. This business receives great recommendations; therefore, I was rather disappointed.
Pan-fried poke is the first course, followed by braised boneless Kalbi beef and sliced steak. Garlic shrimp and furikaki salmon are also well-reviewed.
With two scoops of white rice and one scoop of macaroni salad, the combo platter lets you select any two main courses.
You can also prepare a brunch of chop steak and eggs here because Da Bald Guy is open early!
Opening Hours: 10:30 am 6:30 pm daily
6. Seven Brothers “At the Mill”
On the North Shore, Seven Brothers is a very well-known gourmet burger joint.
Two days in a row, a Yelper showed up for the Paniolo (cowboy) burger, which is made with grass-fed beef and has two onion rings on top. The sliced fries with
potato chips are a hit with guests.
Personally, I ate the coconut macadamia nut shrimp to the hilt.
I made the decision to try them after reading a review that claimed they were far superior to the garlicy Giovanni’s shrimp.
Tasty! The fact that the shrimp came with salad was fantastic.
Opening Time: Open 11 to 9 but closed Sundays. Locations in Kahuku, Laie, Halaweia, and Sharks Cove.
Kahuku Food Trucks
7. Fumi’s Kahuku Shrimp Truck (CLOSED)
Of course, shrimp! Fumi’s Kahuku Shrimp is one of the most popular shrimp trucks on the North Shore, second only to Giovanni’s. Actually, there is a lot of
disagreement about which is the greatest.
Fumi’s was more garlicky, while Giovanni’s was bolder and spicier, according to one Yelper.
The best things to try here are hot and spicy, butter garlic, and spicy garlic. Fumi’s receives praise from shrimp taste testers for having the biggest shrimp out of all
the food trucks they sampled.
Rice, maize, and a pineapple wedge are served with shrimp. I commend Fumi for serving corn alongside macaroni salad. As previously said, vegetables are
difficult to find at North Shore food trucks!
A Dole Whip, a non-dairy soft serve pineapple ice cream that was once exclusive to Disneyland but is now a North Shore mainstay, is a must-have dessert.
Additionally, there is a pleasant, shaded outdoor picnic space here!
8. Pupukea Grill
Another well-liked food truck on the North Shore is Pupukea Grill. It is “hands down” the best food truck on the North Shore, according to one Yelper. To avoid long
lines, call in advance.
From sushi rolls and poke bowls to gourmet quesadillas, this place is all about the fresh fish and Mexican cuisine. The hot tuna bowl, spicy ahi bowl, and Shoyu
chicken plate are the most popular dishes.
Opening Time: Tues to Sun 11 am to 5 pm, closed M
Pupukea Food Trucks (near Sharks Cove)
9. The Elephant Shack
Thai food at The Elephant Shack is quite tasty. hidden at a gas station close to Sunset Beach in a food truck.
We can personally attest to the Thai Basil Bowl, which consists of Jasmine rice, broccoli, long beans, mushrooms, and onion stir-fried in a special sauce.
To be honest, everyone loves this place’s food. Try the Ganesha Pad Thai, a cilantro-flavored vegan version of pad thai, or the yellow curry. However, you’ll have to
place your order online or be prepared to wait.
Opening Time: 12 to 3 pm and 5 to 8 pm Monday through Saturday, closed Sunday
10. Crispy Grindz
A well-known food truck in Brazil is Crispy Grindz! Everything from fresh fruit smoothies and acai bowls to Brazilian fast food like pastels—rectangle-shaped thin
crust pies with a variety of fillings—can be found here.
Choose one of the savory, cheesy varieties (pizza or ham and cheese) if you want to try a pastel instead of the sweeter ones that reviewers weren’t as fond of.
According to a number of ardent acai enthusiasts, this location offers Oahu’s greatest bowls. Those who have visited Brazil are thrilled to be able to purchase a
“Guarana,” a popular fizzy Brazilian soft drink, here.
Opening Time: 9 am to 8 pm daily
11. North Shore Pizzas (CLOSED)
On the North Shore, people adore North Shore Pizzas’ extremely thin-crust pizzas, which are like crackers. even from pizza snobs in New York! Yelpers, however,
have conflicting opinions about the service.
Every pizza is loaded with premium toppings and fresh ingredients, ranging from the traditional margarita and pepperoni to novelties like The Pipeline and The
Slab.
Taste the fiery pizza. Or top your pizza with caramelized onions. In Hawaii, the Hawaiian is ideal.
12. Surf N Salsa
Our meal at Surf N Salsa was fantastic! The fish tacos, which came with rice, fresh salsa, and fries, were excellent, in my opinion. I have strong feelings about fish
tacos because I live in San Diego. They were good.
Steve raved after eating the chile verde burrito. This was a great compliment because he actually prepares his own chile verde at home. If I had allowed it, I
believe he would have returned each night.
Yelp reviewers claim that the carne asada plate is the most popular item on the menu, with the surf and turf burrito (steak and shrimp) coming in second.
Opening Time: 10:30 am to 8:30 pm daily
13. Haleiwa Seafood
Our meal at Surf N Salsa was fantastic! The fish tacos, which came with rice, fresh salsa, and fries, were excellent, in my opinion. I have strong feelings about fish
tacos because I live in San Diego. They were good.
Steve raved after eating the chile verde burrito. This was a great compliment because he actually prepares his own chile verde at home. If I had allowed it, I
believe he would have returned each night.
Yelp reviewers claim that the carne asada plate is the most popular item on the menu, with the surf and turf burrito (steak and shrimp) coming in second.
Opening Time: 11 am to 8 pm daily
14. North Shore Crepes Cafe
For savory or sweet dessert-style French crepes, head straight to this renovated VW van. Buckwheat crepes are another gluten-free option available at North
Shore Crepes Cafe.
Try the Hawaiian (kalua pig, mozzarella, coleslaw, sautéed onion, and barbecue sauce) or garlic shrimp galette. Don’t miss the Waikiki for dessert.This includes
strawberries, bananas, ice cream, and Nutella!
For savory or sweet dessert-style French crepes, head straight to this renovated VW van. Buckwheat crepes are another gluten-free option available at North
Shore Crepes Cafe.
Try the Hawaiian (kalua pig, mozzarella, coleslaw, sautéed onion, and barbecue sauce) or garlic shrimp galette. Don’t miss the Waikiki for dessert.This includes
strawberries, bananas, ice cream, and Nutella!
Opening Hours: 10 to 5 pm daily
Haleiwa Food Trucks
15. Giovanni’s Shrimp Truck
Though there is much disagreement about whether Giovanni’s Shrimp Truck is the greatest, it is the most well-known of the North Shore shrimp trucks. You’ll need
to conduct your own investigation because many people believe the location is overhyped.
Haleiwa and Kahuku are the two North Shore locations. Shrimp scampi is by far the most popular dish to eat here. The spicy shrimp and garlic shrimp come next.
Two scoops of rice with carmelized bits of delicious garlic and a garlic lemon butter are served with the shrimp scampi.
Steve said the garlic shrimp were great, but he took away points for eating so much rice without any vegetables. (But it’s the Hawaiian way!)
using the cold case’s delectable readymade salads to balance all those carbohydrates.
Opening Time: 10:30 am to 5 pm daily
16. Aji Limo Truck
The cutest tiny outside picnic seating area is found on this adorable food truck. It has the vibe of a restaurant by the sea. It’s even dimly lighted after sunset.
Here, the focus is on using the freshest ingredients to make fish dishes like ceviche and poke. If you prefer fresh vegetables to the typical Hawaiian sides of rice
and macaroni salad, this is a good choice.
The chirashi bowl, sunset shrimp (with salad), and poke are the most popular dishes at Aji Limo. Try the marlin plate as well!
Opening Hours: 10:00 am to 8:00 pm daily