• Aerial view of ocean and beach with two canoes
Adults
2
Children
0
Adults
2
Children
0

Kahakai Cruiser

Fuel your day in the sun with bold, flavorful tacos from Pauoa Bay’s newest food truck, Kahakai Cruiser. Choose from blackened ono, jackfruit al pastor, or kiawe brisket birria—each one crafted for serious flavor. Oceanside vibes, unbeatable taste—these might just be the island’s best tacos.

LOCATION
1 N Kaniku Dr
Kohala Coast, Hawaii 96743

HOURS
Daily | 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

  • For Da Crew

    • Kahakai Nachos | $21
      crispy tortilla chips, queso fundido, black beans, pico de gallo, crema, ewa corn, avocado
      • kalua pork | $9
      • kiawe brisket | $9
      • guajillo chicken | $9
      • fresh avocado & lime | $6
    • Chicken Empanadas | $22
      queso fundido, salsa verde
    • Chips & Queso | $15
  • Kahakai Tacos

    Three per order
    • Jackfruit Al Pastor | $22
      kiawe bbq, jackfruit, mango, dragon slaw & smoked tofu
      plant-based
    • Blackened Ono | $27
      remoulade crema, dragon slaw, hawaiian chili pepper amarillo
    • Guajillo Chicken | $26
      mango pico de lomi, avocado, cilantro lime crema, cotija
    • Kiawe Brisket Birria | $28
      maui onion, cilantro, pickled radish, queso fresco, birria consommé
    • Kalua Pork | $25
      salsa verde, chicharron, chili pickled onion, queso fresco
    • Tempura Shrimp | $26
      chipotle kewpie, dragon slaw, furikake
  • Lil' Cruisers

    • Keiki Quesadilla | $14
      flour tortilla, cheddar, monterey jack
      • kalua pork | $9
      • kiawe brisket | $9
      • guajillo chicken | $9
  • You Dessert It!

    • Churros | $12
      ube sugar, coconut crème sauce