Mami's Empanadas

I have been “anti-food truck” for a while because I felt that the prices you pay for a food truck is the price is you supposed to pay for a restaurant. However, after Covid, the restaurant prices have all gone up between $2 - $5 & the food truck prices have gone up $1 - $3, which is what the restaurant prices were. So I guess I have to cut out price (for now) & use it as my last gauge for a review. With that, I missed the bus and found Mami’s Empanadas calling me. I’ve never had a “real” fresh empanada so it was tempting. A good menu and had to choose between the combo plate & Cubano sandwich. Decided to get what the name of the place says… empanada! Did the combo plate and it was good. Empanada was crunchy and tasty and the pulled pork was soft and tender. But, as I’ve discovered later in life, it’s the side dishes that can make or break the dish. Rice & beans may sound like an easy thing to make but it also easy to mess up. Mami did not mess up. The combo plate hit the right spot. Granted, this was my first real empanada, the rest of the combo complimented the crunchy empanada and while the rest of the plate served as left overs, the empanada was happily in my belly. Definitely recommend this food truck & will be having a Cubano next visit… and a sweet tea is always good on a hot day.

The customer service was AMAZING! They gave me a sample and answered all of my questions really nicely. They even brought my food to me which was really nice because I was sitting far away and they’re a food truck. The empanadas were the best I’ve ever had and the sauce was really good (I liked the pink one the most). I’d highly recommend the chicken bacon ranch and cheeseburger empanada!

Genuine, delicious Colombian food in Hawaii, what more can you ask for. The home made hot sauce they serve is a real standout. Use it with their meat empanadas, and you can not go wrong. Excited to go back and try the rest of the menu. As a Colombian in Hawaii, I am so happy I found this place.