Tapas Kitchen

The spicy garlic shrimp was pretty good. It doesn't have as much garlic as Giovanni's but it was tasty. I like the fact it came with a side salad .The food was pretty fast , it just about 5 minutes. They actually have a couple of tables outside their food truck so there is a place to sit

A true hidden gem in Waikiki. It's so hidden that no Yelper discovered it until the same time I went to it, and it's been there for a couple of years!Tapas Kitchen is your typical food truck. It's a one woman show who does all the work, and everything's made to order. Only open from 3-9pm everyday except Wednesday.This food truck is located on a small dead end road, Lauula St. Be careful as this street is separated. You'll take a left onto Lewers St. from Kalakaua Ave., and the next left is where you'll find Tapas Kitchen. There's parking stalls in front and behind the food truck. Pay via QR code.The food here is majority Mexican with a hint of Taiwanese and local food--from birria tacos to Bao Buns.There's tables and chairs set up outside, so there's a street food feel.We started with the Garlic Shrimp. This was quite good. The shrimp was perfectly cooked--soft shell and plump meat. And obviously nice and garlicky. With the shrimp on top, the rice soaked up all the oil and garlicky goodness.The Chicken Wings were fried and seasoned very well. A nice chili kick with a hint of sour from the lime. The meat was tender and tasty.Fried Shrimp was good! It wasn't the flattened style that was pictured on the menu, but the straightened style. I prefer this way a lot more as the flattened style overcooks easily and the meat is too thin to appreciate the shrimp.Next was a treat, a special off the menu sort of treat, fried oysters! Moist and juicy meat. Fried exceptionally! Thinking about it makes me want to go get more!Finished off with an Açaí Bowl to (sort of) balance out the fried food fiesta. Typical ingredients, but they were fresh.Overall, a nice "snack" in Waikiki. It definitely had the street food vibe with hot and fresh food immediately to your table, and a friendly and sociable owner/chef. It was definitely more comfortable away from the busy streets and sidewalks. Can't wait to come back to try more things. It's Waikiki prices for sure, but if it's good, why not?

Very convenient spot in the Waikiki area. Super friendly staff and very helpful with questions on the menu. The sitting area is ample and not hot since you get a nice breeze yet not windy. I had the coconut fish, serving size perfect. The rice had a nice taste, but slightly dry.

Oh man, the shrimp is large! Fresh green salad on the side. You don't need to go to the North Shore to queue up; you can also find garlic fried shrimp in Waikiki! Just walk to the back of busy Kalakaua Ave, down a small alley, it's only 1 minute away. There are tables where you can dine. Right next to the food truck, there is a park where you can enjoy your meal in a peaceful environment away from the busy streets. As a local, I will definitely visit this food truck again for their delicious garlic shrimp. The owner is super kind. Highly recommended! Meter parking lot is right next too

Wow the tacos and garlic shrimp were delicious! We've tried the restaurants here and this food truck has been the best.

So good! The shrimp has a lot of flavor. We loved it!!!!If you come to Hawaii, everyone will be so satisfied

Hidden gem. Took a bit of sleuthing to find. Follow your ears (loud music) to the taco truck in the alley next to the gated park. Take the short cut through the walkway next to Skin Deep tattoo parlor. We ordered the garlic shrimp, pork belly bao and carnitas nachos. The owner was very nice and a one woman show. Food was made to order and we waited about 25min, but it was worth it.It was so scrumptious there were no leftovers. Garlic shrimp super tasty. Nachos were very yummy...didn't taste like your typical LA nachos and I can't put my finger on it, but it was unique and delicious. Just remember to let the steam out or your crispy chips will become soft, but still yummy. The pork buns were tender. Would come back again to try other dishes!

I think everyone should try out this place! This place is like a secret, hidden in the wall, paradise for food.The shrimp plate I got was .... INSANE! Definitely comparable to my favorite at north shore. This is equivalent! Awesome food! Chill vibes. MUST TRY!

This truck has an excellent Carnitas burrito and the service was fantastic! Hidden away in the heart of Waikiki, this place is an excellent value and has some high quality dishes!

Context: ordered 10 min b4 closing on a Sunday night. Birria tacos-horrible. Burrito(beef) was slop. Street corn looked like barf. Spent $85 on 3 meals hoping none of us don't pay the price tomorrow morning. Hey, but the 2 lemonades was good