




Las Palmas Food Truck
About
Authentic Flavors Under the Kona Sun
When you find yourself cruising the main drag in Kailua-Kona and the craving for legitimate Mexican street food hits, Las Palmas Food Truck is your go-to stop. This isn't your typical sit-down tourist trap; it is a straightforward, no-nonsense trailer turning out some of the freshest tacos on the Big Island.
The Menu Breakdown
The star of the show here is the al pastor, carved with precision and served with just the right amount of pineapple sweetness to cut through the spice. If you prefer something heartier, their carnitas are consistently tender, slow-cooked until they develop that perfect crispy edge. Don't skip the house-made salsas—the green tomatillo adds a sharp, acidic brightness that wakes up your palate, while the red carries a lingering heat that builds with every bite.
The Big Island Experience
Eating at Las Palmas is about embracing the outdoor lifestyle of the Kona coast. You grab your foil-wrapped order, find a spot on a nearby wall or tailgate, and watch the traffic breeze by with the smell of sizzling onions and marinated pork in the air. The service is fast, but keep in mind that parking in this part of town can be a bit of a challenge during the busy lunch hour. It’s loud, it’s casual, and the portions are generous enough to fuel you for an afternoon of snorkeling or surfing. Whether you are a local contractor looking for a quick bite or a visitor wanting a break from expensive resort dining, this truck delivers consistent, bold flavors without the fuss.
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Amenities & Features
Location
75-6129 Alii Dr Alii Gardens Market Place, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, 96740
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Reviews
Showing 6 of 1 community reviewsBrenda TrowbridgeGoogle Maps
Recently
Can’t wait to try more!!! We stopped in for mochi donuts but it was hard to say no to all the delicious-looking food. The donuts were absolutely amazing, both the flavors AND the presentation! My daughter ordered s’mores and I got glazed but they made a mistake and gave us cookies and cream and just left it in the box for us. Sweet bonus! My husband and sons were so jealous they missed out so we will definitely be coming back! Yeah—we were so mean and absolutely ate the extra donut and didn’t save any for them LOL
Pris LeeGoogle Maps
Recently
Bingsu fruit quality was good but ice to fruit ratio was off (too much fruits/sauce vs shaved ice thus too sweet compared to the innumerable other bingsu's I've had in the tri-state/mainland area). Ice was also not shaved as fine in comparison. But what really drove my low review was the terrible customer service. Took multiple tries for front register to understand and take my order. Then it took another 45+ mins for my bingsu to come out, during which there was nothing complimentary to compensate for my lost time (sorry to sound entitled but it was FORTY FIVE MINS!! Of my whole family's time!!). My order was changed 3x after I ordered - I ordered strawberry matcha and after 10+ mins was told strawberry "isn't coming out as expected", then I said mango matcha was fine and was told 5? 10? Minutes later they don't have mango. Finally I said fine pineapple works and ultimately that's what I got another 25 mins later, but even then they made a pineapple not pineapple matcha but by then I couldn't be bothered to complain since it was already an hour in and I was rushing for a flight (which I barely made in time btw, last to board after gunning it with hubby and 2 young kids in tow). The ladies at the table next to us who ordered right after us also waited 45+minutes for a small bingsu; they were also visibly annoyed. Tteok-bokki was not spicy at all (my 4yo ate it when she has zero tolerance for heat) which was disappointing. I'm sorry to have to leave a negative review since I really wanted to support a fellow Asian, but my mind was really blown by how terrible the experience was and nothing was proactively done to try and make it better for its customers.
Jimmy KGoogle Maps
Recently
Love this local place. Drinks are good and food is good. Got the Malasadas and the filling was good. Wish it was made fresh though. The matcha is really good since they use ceremonial grade
R SalgadoGoogle Maps
Recently
Great spot for lunch! We had bim bap, beef bowl, bingsu and Ube matcha latte. We enjoyed everything, flavors were good! The staff was great! I would definitely visit again if I’m in the Big Island. Price of items were decent.
Katelynn PGoogle Maps
Recently
It is absolutely amazing here!! We love it so much!!! We got shaved it and mochi donuts and they were so good.
MochachaGoogle Maps
Recently
Tried the spicy pork kimbap and it was delicious. Also tried the bulgogi bowl but it was a little too sweet for my taste. The cucumber kimchi was good though. Wish they made a tuna and kimchi kimbap too!
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