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Fish Tacos in Hau'ula - North Shore Tacos Flagship Restaurant

Our flagship restaurant with indoor/outdoor seating, full bar, and drive-through service. Converted from the original KFC building by founder Joey Fullmer in 2010.

Tacos from $6.69 • Plates from $14.33 • Open Daily

15+ Years

Serving the North Shore

1,500+

Google Reviews

#1 Fish Tacos

Sunset Magazine

Made Fresh

Every Day

Sound Familiar?

Tired of Overpriced Tourist Food in Hau'ula?

Paying $20+ for Mediocre Food

Hawaii prices, mainland quality. Most tourist spots charge premium prices for frozen seafood and bland portions.

Starving After a Day at the Beach

You've been surfing, snorkeling, or hiking all day. The last thing you want is a 45-minute wait at a sit-down restaurant.

Limited Dining Options Nearby

The North Shore is beautiful but rural. Fresh, affordable food the whole family loves is hard to find.

About Our Hau'ula Location

Our Hau'ula restaurant sits at 54-296 Kamehameha Highway, right in the heart of Oahu's Windward Coast. Joey Fullmer converted an old KFC building here in 2010, and it became the Baja-style taco spot that locals and visitors have loved ever since. The open-air dining room looks out at the Ko'olau Mountains, and our full bar pours tropical margaritas and local beers like Big Swell and Bikini Blonde.

Hau'ula is a quiet seaside town between Punalu'u and La'ie, known for its beach parks and the Hau'ula Loop Trail in the Ko'olau foothills. Visitors driving the Windward Coast loop often stop here after visiting the Polynesian Cultural Center in La'ie or hiking at Kahana Valley State Park just south of town. Our drive-through makes it easy to grab tacos without leaving the car.

Whether you're a local from Ka'a'awa or Kahuku, a BYU-Hawaii student from La'ie, or a tourist circling the island on Kamehameha Highway, we serve the same scratch-made tacos and fresh, never-frozen fish that earned us the #1 spot from Sunset Magazine.

Check out our full menu or learn about our catering services for events and parties.

Quick & Easy

How to Get Your Tacos at Hau'ula

1

Find Us on the Highway

Located on Kamehameha Highway (Hwy 83) in Hau'ula, on the mauka (mountain) side of the road. Or order online for pickup.

2

Pick Your Plate

Tacos, burritos, nachos, quesadillas, or salads. Choose fresh fish, shrimp, steak, chicken, or sweet pork. Made to order.

3

Grab a Drink and Enjoy

Add a frozen Lilikoi margarita or our famous Pineapple Tiki. Sit back, soak up the North Shore vibes, and enjoy.

Fresh Tacos, No Compromises

Locally caught fish, scratch-made salsas, and everything prepared fresh daily. No frozen ingredients, no shortcuts.

Why North Shore Tacos

What Makes Our Tacos Worth the Drive

Fresh, Never Frozen Fish

Our fish is locally caught from Hawaiian waters and never frozen. You can taste the freshness in every bite.

Scratch-Made Every Morning

Every salsa, every batch of beans, every marinated meat is prepared fresh each morning. No shortcuts.

Award-Winning Flavor

Named #1 for fish tacos by Sunset Magazine with 1,500+ glowing Google reviews. The North Shore's favorite taco spot.

What Guests Say About Our Tacos

"Amazing tacos and true North Shore vibes! The shredded pork sweet tacos were super flavorful, tender, and perfectly seasoned. Generous portions, great prices, and fast friendly service."

Bay area Air ducts

Google Review

"Best tacos I've had in a long time! I had the chicken tacos and my husband went with the beef. He loved it so much he ordered another three for the drive home."

Sofia Freeman

Google Review

"This is delicious food. I have zero complaints. Flavor is out of this world."

Tyler Parcell

Google Review

Photos from Hau'ula

North Shore Tacos Hau'ula exterior
Fresh fish tacos at Hau'ula
Seating area at Hau'ula

Neighborhoods and Beaches We Serve

Hau'ula Beach
Punalu'u
Kahana Bay
Sacred Falls
La'ie
Ka'a'awa
Kahuku
Kokololio Beach

Nearby Landmarks and Attractions

Hau'ula Beach Park
Polynesian Cultural Center
Kahana Bay Beach Park
Hau'ula Loop Trail
Kokololio Beach Park
Kahana Valley State Park

Getting Here

Located on Kamehameha Highway (Hwy 83) in Hau'ula, on the mauka (mountain) side of the road. Accessible from Honolulu via H-1 and the Windward Coast, or from the North Shore via Kamehameha Highway through La'ie. TheBus routes 60 and 88A stop nearby.

Major Routes

Kamehameha Highway (Hwy 83)

Public Transit

TheBus Route 60, TheBus Route 88A

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hau'ula

Where exactly is the Hau'ula restaurant located?
We're at 54-296 Kamehameha Highway in Hau'ula, on the mauka (mountain) side of the road. You can't miss our colorful building between Punalu'u and La'ie on Oahu's Windward Coast.
Does the Hau'ula location have a drive-through?
Yes! Our Hau'ula restaurant is the only location with a drive-through, perfect for grabbing tacos on the go while cruising Kamehameha Highway.
Is the Hau'ula restaurant family-friendly?
Absolutely. We have indoor and outdoor seating, a Keiki (kids) menu starting at $4.78, and a dedicated parking lot. The relaxed atmosphere is perfect for families after a day at Hau'ula Beach Park or the Polynesian Cultural Center.
What are your most popular menu items?
Our Surfin' Tacos with fresh fish are our signature dish and were named #1 by Sunset Magazine. The Beach Burrito, Gnarly Nachos, and our Pineapple Tiki drink are also crowd favorites.
What makes your fish tacos special?
We use locally caught fish that's never been frozen. Every taco is made to order with scratch-made salsas, fresh toppings, and our signature Surf Sauce - a recipe inspired by Joey's Baja surf trips.
Do you offer vegetarian or gluten-free options?
Yes! We offer a vegetarian filling option with all our plates, and our corn tortillas are naturally gluten-free. We're happy to customize any order to accommodate dietary needs.

Ready for the Best Tacos in Hau'ula?

Visit us at Hau'ula for fresh fish tacos, tropical drinks, and true North Shore vibes. Open daily.