Vegan
American
Take-out

Fully vegan plant-based food trailer that offers a farm-to-table rotating menu. Dishes include wild bbq bowl, mac n trees, faux-ken caesar wrap, fishless taco, and more. Relocated from 35 Auhana Rd. Outdoor seating and take-away only. Reported closed May 2024.


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29 Reviews

First Review by AlohaMauiVegan

SeanBerger

Points +1791

Vegan
28 Apr 2024

Simply delicious

Papio's Place truly exceeded all expectations. I couldn't get enough of their French Dip mushroom dish; the caramelized "cheese" paired with the savory sauce was a flavor explosion. And the Asada Your Way with fries? Absolutely delicious —the toppings were perfectly balanced, and the fries were crispy perfection. Plus, their special menu boasted an array of tempting options. Without a doubt, Papio's Place reigns as the number one food truck at its location!

Pros: Great menu, All items we had were delicious

Veg Carb Queen

Points +58

Vegan
19 Apr 2024

Awesome

Got a quality sandwich and refried beans and rice that did not disappoint. Friendly service and I really appreciate the efforts they go to to reduce waste and give their customers reusable cutlery and plates. Even cloth napkins!

vegonugs

Points +1902

Vegan
01 Apr 2024

great location!

the food and atmosphere is amazing!!! staff is BEAUTIFUL and SO NICE!! We had a great time here, came back many many times during our trip 🫶🏽

mitmilius

Points +120

Vegan
15 Feb 2024

Amazing food in a great outdoor space with many food trucks

Heard about Papios recently from someone working in another vegan restaurant who sad he goes to papios to eat regularly. Had an amazing French dip sandwich with leek au jus. Will be going back for the Asada burrito soon. Friendly service and great food.

Updated from previous review on 2024-02-10

Pros: So many great options, Eco. No plastics or disposable clamshells

Cons: This week said opens 4-8pm. Not for lunch.

boogie1441

Points +20

Vegan
08 Feb 2024

Excellent food!

So much to love about this place. Great food in a happening food truck park. Keep up the good work!!

DenverVegan

Points +20

Vegan
28 Jan 2024

Sunday 1:15pm CLOSED

Be open during posted hours, we made a special trip to Kihei for this and they were closed without explanation.

Pros: Menu was enticing

Cons: Closed during posted business hours

boogie1441

08 Feb 2024

They probably didn’t have staff on this tough time in Maui. The food was excellent and one of the only all vegan establishments on the island.

DenverVegan

08 Feb 2024

Yes things happen and unexpected closures can be beyond their control , but the simple solution would be to post a notice on the website when that happens so people don’t waste their time. No notice of closure was posted.

NeelDalal

Points +278

Vegan
31 Dec 2023

Nice vegan food truck in Maui!

The food was nice - we had the Asada Burrito which had mushrooms and jackfruit (I guess) and was savory and spicy, the French Dip which also was a mushroom based sandwich and a single taco. #Veganuary

MakeItVegan

Points +114

Vegan
03 Dec 2023

Amazing - definitely eat here

We ate here multiple times on our trip to Maui. The chocolate macadamia mousse dessert was amazing. I always get vegan Mac and cheese when it's on the menu, often to regret it... But the Mac and trees here was very good. Also had the rolled tacos with chorizo and loved all the toppings. Last, the poppers were so cheesy and delicious and flavorful. The only thing we didn't like was the fake chicken.

Updated from previous review on 2023-12-03

Pros: Great cheesy items, Dessert wowed my non vegans, Really nice people

Cons: Didn't like fake chicken 'fau-ken'

JonathonChase

27 Dec 2023

Mahalo for your praise and support! We also appreciate the feedback on our faux-ken delicious patty. Because of the mixed reviews we've gotten on the item, we've decided to replace it with a high protein battered oyster mushroom which has been recieved quite well. Looking forward to your next visit and future feedback.

KcV

Points +16

Vegan
01 Dec 2023

Excellent

Got the asada burrito it was probably the best burrito ive ever eaten! Their house made hot sauce is so good as well. The orange Julius was just like I remember too. So nice to find a fully vegan food place. The staff was really kind and I like the reusable utensils napkins etc. Wish I would have come here sooner, going back to Alaska tonight. Do not sleep on this place.

Pros: All vegan, Near other food trucks for non vegans, Lovely setting

JonathonChase

27 Dec 2023

Wow! So happy to see you liked our burrito that much! We look forward to the next time you get to try our food! Mahalo for the great review.

TawnyConnerCleveland

Points +467

Vegan
22 Nov 2023

Deliciousness in Paradise

Great food from a plant based food truck. Together with food trucks from all ethnicities. An oasis of trees, birds, and nice people. I enjoyed the dip sandwich and my husband the Mac and trees.

Pros: Delicious , Many options, Kind staff

JonathonChase

27 Dec 2023

Thank you very much for the kind words! Our staff works hard to provide an excellent experience and we all appreciate the support and encouragement.

CarolBollard

Points +46

Vegan
19 Nov 2023

French Dip Yumminess

Great service, no waste. If you take it to go you get a container to return (paid deposit). Cesar salad and the French Dip so delicious. I'll definitely be back. Live music tonight but I really dislike eating outside!

Pros: Great service, No waste, Great location

Cons: No dislikes

JonathonChase

27 Dec 2023

Mahalo for the shining review! We are so glad you enjoyed our food and thankful for the show of appreciation.

smk

Points +1014

Vegan
25 Oct 2023

Eat Here!

Super friendly and the food was SO good. The Mac'n Trees tasted like a home-cooked lunch and the Orange Julius tasted just like I remembered it.

Also love that they are mindful of their environmental impact - no takeaway containers, plastic utensils and washable napkins.

Updated from previous review on 2023-10-25

Pros: SO delicious!, Zero-waste, Good-sized portions

JonathonChase

31 Oct 2023

Aww that's so sweet of you to bless us with this kind review. Mahalo nui!

Gthang

Points +92

Vegan
06 Oct 2023

Amazing

The mac and trees with the chicken has awesome. the French dip was The first one I’ve had since going vegan! Amazing- tho they were out of street corn so we are coming back for it!

JonathonChase

31 Oct 2023

Mahalos Gracie! We are so glad you loved our food and service. Looking forward to your next visit.

lucuma

Points +1228

Vegan
29 Sep 2023

Great food and service

Ordered the French Dip, Super Salad Avo Toast and fresh lemonade, and would recommend them all.
Service was super friendly and our meals were fresh and full of flavour. Loved their zero waste policy, offering cutlery and reusable napkins.

Pros: Tasty meals, Friendly service , Zero waste

JonathonChase

31 Oct 2023

Thanks so much! We are so happy you liked everything.

SSmall

Points +160

Vegan
31 Aug 2023

So tasty!

Fun and tasty! Great place, highly recommend!

JonathonChase

31 Oct 2023

How kind of you to speak highly of us. Mahalo nui!

villain

Points +9370

Vegan
20 Jul 2023

Cute place, zero waste

Edit: Fantastic customer service here. They really care about making things right!

Papio's Place is a cute and colorful food truck in a lively and enjoyable area. Overall, it's a nice place.

It took a long time to get our food, despite there being no line when we ordered. I love that they're zero waste, but it became a problem since by the time we got the food, we had to get going and they don't have to-go containers.

The rice and beans weren't described on the menu as having a pile of cheese on top, but this is how it arrived. We didn't have time to wait longer for a remake.

The Wild BBQ Bowl is actually a plate, but it's delicious. A lot of the time, Jackfruit has an odd texture or doesn't satisfy my craving for a "protein", but they did a fantastic job here. The BBQ flavor literally couldn't have been any better!

The Papio's Poppers were tasty, too. On the other hand, Malted Monkey Milk was very underwhelming and expensive.

Updated from previous review on 2023-06-15

JonathonChase

01 Jul 2023

Thank you for your honest feedback. We are pleased you liked the Wild bbq "bowl" and the Papio's poppers. On behalf of the Papio's team, I would like to apologize for your wait time. 1 hour is definitely excessive. Especially without being warned ahead of time. I'm sure it was frustrating to be asked for a deposit to take your food to go after waiting so long. By way of apology, I'd like to offer you a refund for the monkey milk and beans/rice as well a free meal if you're willing to let us make it up to you. Feel free to email us at papiosplacemaui@gmail.com or drop us a line on social media @papiosplacemaui (ig) facebook.com/papiosplacemaui to further discuss reimbursement options or the specifics of your order and to insure a better experience for future guests. Aloha.

villain

09 Jul 2023

Thank you so much for the response! I'll go ahead and send you an email

JodieAnttila

Points +192

Vegan
29 Jun 2023

Expensive and okay

We ordered the monkey slush drink and it tasted like frozen milk, for $12 I expected something much better. The fries tasted great but were greasy and salty. I won't be back unfortunately.

Updated from previous review on 2023-06-29

Pros: Lots of vegan options, Very friendly

Cons: Very expensive, Food is so-so

JonathonChase

01 Jul 2023

Hi Jodie. Chef Jonny here. Thank you for bringing these issues to our attention. On behalf of the Papio's Place team, I would like to offer a most sincere apology for the negative experience you had with us. We would be happy to offer you a full refud as well as free meal if you'd be willing to give us another shot. I'd also like to learn more about the specifics of your order so that i can ensure this type of thing does not happen with future guests. Feel free to email us at papiosplacemaui@gmail.com or drop us a line on fb or insagram @papiosplacemaui. Aloha.

JoeyBaroni

Points +25

Vegan
25 Jun 2023

I’d give them 10 out of 5 stars if I could!

Whether you’re vegan, plant-based, vegetarian or simply enjoy AMAZING food, you NEED to check this place out. The food was absolutely incredible! The staff even stayed open a little after their hours, so we could order more! AND it’s zero waste! So it’s not only delicious, it’s also good for the planet! I can’t wait to see them expand their business!

Pros: INCREDIBLE fully vegan restaurant, The NICEST staff, Zero waste, real silverware and cloth napkins

CLRtraveller

Points +10354

Vegan
11 Jun 2023

Vegan food truck

Food truck at South Maui Gardens. I enjoyed both the fishless taco (banana blossom) with cheez and guacamole (one soft taco) and street corn with all the toppings - really tasty. I applaud their zero-waste policy: metal plates, stainless steel cutlery, cloth napkins. Well done! I want to try more of the menu…
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Updated from previous review on 2023-06-11

Pros: all vegan, zero waste

JonathonChase

01 Jul 2023

Mahalo nui for your positive feedback! Your kind words are very encouraging. We look forward to your next visit. Aloha.

ArianeGoupil

Points +95

Vegan
12 May 2023

Great place

The staff was amazing and the food was even better!

Updated from previous review on 2023-05-12

JonathonChase

01 Jul 2023

SuparnaVashisht

Points +130

Vegan
10 Apr 2023

Top notch food!

And zero waste to boot!
If you visit Maui, do not miss Papio’s Place, a food truck in the South Kihei Gardens. The menu is very thoughtful and creative. Everything is vegan. There are soy-free and Gluten free options. Food tastes fresh. Plus, food on real dishes with real cutlery and cloth napkins just tastes better! I don’t know of any other food truck anywhere else that is zero waste and is putting this much care into their food. To top it all, Jonathan and Shauna are fabulous and the surroundings are lovely!

Pros: Lots of vegan options , Tasty, Good ambience

JonathonChase

01 Jul 2023

Aww. Thank you so much! it means the world to us that you love the food and vibes we are working so hard to create. We appreciate you!

AshtonNicoleBray

Points +18

Vegan
10 Feb 2023

Best food I’ve ever had

This place is incredible. 100% vegan, indulgent, flavorful and special. Absolutely worth the trip. Came back two nights in a row! Had the loaded fries, jalapeño poppers, Mac and trees, asada burrito. I will dream about the poppers and fries. Really cute set up with lots of places to sit.

Pros: Fantastic flavor , The jalapeño poppers were to die for , loaded fries had the sweetest Maui onions on them

JonathonChase

07 Mar 2023

Wow! We're honored by your kind words. It was a pleasure to meet and serve you guys. So happy you loved the food. Looking forward to your next visit.

Kwilson

Points +149

Vegan
03 Feb 2023

Great vegan eats!

The all vegan food truck had amazing food and drinks. We had the crazy fries and the Asada your way. Very flavourful. Very delicious. I will definitely be returning to try other menu items. I also really appreciate that they use non-waste materials.

Ch246

Points +634

Vegan
21 Jan 2023

Amazing food!!

The papio’s poppers are a must!! They are so good! The Caesar, Mac N Trees, and Corn were also delicious and super flavorful! I can’t wait to try everything on the menu! Friendly staff & great experience!!

SabrinaJaffe

Points +951

Vegan
25 Dec 2022

Vegan food truck

I highly recommend visiting this food truck. We got the Mac n trees and the papio poppers. Both were delicious. FYI, the cheese in the poppers is the same as the Mac n cheese (the cheese is amazing).

Pros: All vegan, Great food options

KasAnn

Points +101

Vegan
25 Sep 2022

Go Here!

This was such a pleasant and yummy surprise! Entirely vegan menu with lovely owners and delicious food. I got the Asada Your Way as a burrito and it was one of the best burritos I've ever had. It is spicy though, so as long as you like spice, you'll be good! My non-vegan family that was with us got the mac n trees and faux-ken delicious caesar joint and they loved them both as well. It's in a tiny food truck pod super close to the airport so if you're coming, leaving or staying in that area, it is a good place to grab some vegan food! Def check them out and give them some love as a new vegan food truck in the area. 💚🌱

Pros: Entirely vegan, Friendly Owners, Delicious food

CoryB

Points +52

Vegan
25 Sep 2022

Delicious Food

Found this place for our last meal on the island before heading to the airport. One of if not the most flavorful meal I had on our trip and wish I could have tried all of the dishes.




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