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Two North Shore Locations

Kaneohe

Award-Winning Tacos Near Kaneohe, Hawaii

25-minute scenic drive from Kaneohe to Hau'ula

Sound Familiar?

Tired of Generic Beach Food?

Frozen Fish, No Flavor

Most spots near the beach serve frozen seafood with generic seasoning. You came to Hawaii for fresh, local flavors.

Long Waits, Short on Time

You just spent the morning surfing or snorkeling and you're starving. The last thing you want is a long wait for food.

Same Old Tourist Traps

Overpriced, underwhelming food that locals avoid. You want the spot where both tourists and locals actually eat.

How It Works

How to Get Your Tacos

1

Pick Your Spot

From Kaneohe, visit our Hau'ula restaurant or Shark's Cove food truck on the North Shore.

2

Choose Your Favorites

Order in person, call ahead, or order online. Pick from fresh fish, shrimp, steak, chicken, sweet pork, or vegetarian.

3

Enjoy Fresh, Made-to-Order Food

Every order is prepared fresh with daily-caught fish and from-scratch ingredients. Taste why we're Hawaii's #1.

Make the Drive to the North Shore

Every taco starts with fish caught that morning by local fishermen. No frozen fish, no shortcuts.

Why Choose Us

Why Locals and Visitors Choose North Shore Tacos

Fresh-Caught Daily

Local fish delivered daily from Oahu fishermen. Never frozen, always fresh.

Made From Scratch

Salsas, beans, meats, and our famous Surf Sauce, all made fresh in-house daily.

Hawaiian-Baja Fusion

Traditional Baja-style meets island flavors. Pineapple salsa, mahi-mahi, and aloha spirit.

#1 in Hawaii

Sunset Magazine's #1 Fish Tacos in Hawaii. 16+ years serving the North Shore.

Reviews

What Taco Lovers Say

"The fish tacos here are hands down the best I've had in Hawaii. The fish was so fresh and the Surf Sauce is amazing. We stopped here after snorkeling at Shark's Cove and it was the perfect post-swim meal."

- Mike T.

"We drive from Honolulu just for the Surfin' Tacos. Everything is made fresh and you can taste the difference. The pineapple salsa is incredible and the portions are generous."

- Keala S.

"Best food truck stop on the North Shore circuit. The shrimp tacos are incredible and the Lilikoi Margarita is the perfect way to cool down after a surf session. Love this place!"

- Brandon K.

Fresh Fish Tacos for Kaneohe Residents

From Kaneohe, our Hau'ula restaurant is a 25-minute drive north on Kamehameha Highway (Hwy 83), one of the most scenic coastal drives on Oahu. The route passes through Kahaluu, Ka'a'awa, and Punalu'u with views of the Ko'olau Mountains and the turquoise windward coastline.

Residents near Windward Mall and Kaneohe Bay make the trip for our fresh fish tacos and made-from-scratch recipes. After a morning kayaking or paddleboarding on Kaneohe Bay near Chinaman's Hat, the drive to Hau'ula is a natural extension of a windward coast day out.

TheBus Route 60 also connects Kaneohe to Hau'ula if you prefer to skip the drive.

Visit Us

25-minute scenic drive from Kaneohe to Hau'ula

Hau'ula Restaurant

54-296 Kamehameha Hwy, Hau'ula, HI 96717

(808) 293-4440
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View Our Menu

Fresh fish tacos, burritos, nachos, and tropical drinks - all made from scratch.

Areas Near Kaneohe

KaneoheAhuimanuHeeiaKahaluu
FAQ

Getting to North Shore Tacos from Kaneohe

How do I get to North Shore Tacos from Kaneohe?
Take Kamehameha Highway (Hwy 83) north along the Windward Coast. Our Hau'ula restaurant is about 25 minutes from Kaneohe. The drive through Ka'a'awa and Punalu'u is one of the most scenic routes on Oahu.
Which location is closest to Kaneohe?
Our Hau'ula restaurant is the closest location for Kaneohe residents, about 25 minutes along the coast. It's a perfect lunch destination when you're exploring the Windward side.

Come Taste the North Shore Difference

Fresh-caught fish, made-from-scratch recipes, and genuine aloha spirit. Visit us on the North Shore today.