PACO'S TACOS

PACO'S TACOS

555 N. KING STREET

HONOLULU, HI 96817

808-772-4123

HOURS:  Daily 11AM - 9PM

https://pacostacoskauai.com

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My office was all set to go to Alejandro's for Carne Asada Burritos.  One of my co-workers suggested we try Paco's Tacos because he has been going there regularly and loves it.  We decided to try it so I ordered the same thing that I would order from Alejandro's.  Carne Asada Burrito Wet Enchilada Style.  The Burrito cost around $15 when ordered Wet Style I think.  Well the Burrito was good.  I found the meat to be a little tough and not as flavorful as Alejandro's.  There are no fillers like Beans and Rice in the Burrito.  It is all meat.  I would have liked a little Pico de Gallo and Salsa.  Bottom line is that it was good and I would order it again.  Will go and check out more menu items at Paco's because it is close to work.  Stay tuned for more on this place.

PACO'S TACOS CARNE ASADA BURRITO WET WITH ENCHILADA SAUCE 

ALL MEAT IN THIS BURRITO

GRILLED TUSCAN CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD

GRILLED TUSCAN CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD

DINNER AT HOME

This simple Tuscan Chicken Caesar Salad was so easy to make and was oh so good.  I used Chicken Tenders because they cook on the grill in literally just a few minutes.  Simply coat the chicken with Italian Seasoning and a little Olive Oil and that's it.  Grill and serve with Romane Lettuce and whatever vegetables you have in the refrigerator, a little Parmesan Cheese and Dressing.  I used Flavor Gods Italian Seasoning plus a little Oregano and the chicken tasted great.

Click link below for recipe;

https://greateatshawaii.blogspot.com/2015/08/tuscan-chicken.html

GRILLED TUSCAN CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD

GUIEB CAFE FRIED CHICKEN AND WAFFLES

GUIEB CAFE
1311 KING STREET, SUITE F06
HONOLULU, HI 96817
808-913-2131
HOURS:  Monday Thru Saturday 6AM - 3PM
www.guiebscatering.com
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Got my Guieb on again for lunch at the office.  This time I tried the Fried Chicken and Waffles.  Served with Maple Syrup but no butter.  Really like butter on Waffles so I missed that.  The Waffle and Fried Chicken were good though.  I was full after one piece of Chicken and a few bites of the Waffle.  Guieb continues to deliver tasty quality food and great prices!
Click link below to view previous postson Guieb Cafe;
https://greateatshawaii.blogspot.com/2020/05/guieb-cafe.html

FRIED CHICKEN AND WAFFLE

AIR FRYER BUFFALO CHICKEN WINGS

 AIR FRYER BUFFALO CHICKEN WINGS

DINNER AT HOME

Made these delicious, spicy and crispy Buffalo Wings in our Air Fryer.  I dusted the Wings in Flavor God Hot Wings Seasoning and some Canola Oil Cooking Spray.  Placed them in the Air Fryer at 380 degrees for 30 minutes.  While the Wings were cooking, I mixed equal parts butter and Franks Hot Sauce in a bowl.  When the Wings were cooked I tossed them in the Butter/Hot Sauce mixture and served with Carrots, Celery and Ranch Dressing.  These Wings are as good or better than any bar or restaurant that I have been to in Honolulu.  Entire family loved them!

AIR FRYER BUFFALO CHICKEN WINGS

AIR FRYER FRENCH FRIES

AIR FRYER FRENCH FRIES

SNACK AT HOME

Air Fried French Fries are the best.  All the great flavor of French Fries with very little fat.  I used three large Potatoes and only one tablespoon of oil to make this beautiful batch of Fries.  I tossed the uncooked and sliced potatoes in salt and pepper before placing them in the Fryer.  Cooked for 28 minutes at 380 degrees.  Mixed them up once halfway through the cooking process.  They were crispy and delicious.  Entire family mowed through these Fries like candy.  Nothing was left on the plate.  Sooo good!

AIR FRYER FRENCH FRIES

DORAKU SUSHI TAKEOUT

DORAKU SUSHI TAKEOUT #5

DINNER AT HOME

Craving Sushi and not wanting to go out wearing masks, social distancing and worrying about COVID19 so we ordered up the Dorkaku Sushi for delivery.  This is our fifth order from Doraku since March so I would say we are fans of this restaurant. Ordered most of our favorites and then added Steamed Clams to this order too.  The food arrived right on time but from the outset this order did not seem like the ones we have had in the past.  The color of the Sushi was just not there.  We noticed most of the Ahi in the Sushi was chemical treated to make it appear red and fresh.  It was not fresh.  In fact this Sushi sucked.  We ate 1/3 of what we usually eat because the flavors that we have come to love from Doraku were just not there.  With the exception of the Clams and Hamachi Kama this Sushi sucked.  While the Hamachi Kama was delicious as always, they did forget to provide the sauce for it.  Entire family was disappointed as our last takeout order was great.  Decided there would be no sixth visit to Doraku while under quarantine.  We will try another Sushi restaurant next time.

Click links below to view previous posts on Doraku;

https://greateatshawaii.blogspot.com/2020/05/doraku-sushi-takeout-4.html

https://greateatshawaii.blogspot.com/2020/05/doraku-sushi-delivery.html

https://greateatshawaii.blogspot.com/2020/04/doraku-sushi-feast.html

DORAKU SUSHI DINNER ON OUR LANAI

HAMACHI KAMA

ASARI CLAM SAKAMUSHI

MAGURO

DORAKU ULTIMATE ROLL

WHITE DRAGON AND RED DRAGON ROLLS

GOD OF FIRE AND FIRE CRACKER ROLLS

HAMACHI CARPACCIO

SPICY TUNA ROLL, SNOW CRAB CALIFORNIA ROLL AND YELLOWTAIL ROLL

AVOCADO TOAST WITH SOFT BOILED EGG

AVOCADO TOAST WITH SOFT BOILED EGG

BREAKFAST AT HOME

After a few early morning hours at the office on a Saturday, I got home and made Avocado Toast with a Soft Boiled Egg.  I love this breakfast.  The "Everything" Bagel Seasoning really adds great flavor to the avocado.  While I overcooked my egg a bit, it still was delicious.  

AVOCADO TOAST WITH SOFT BOILED EGG

THE DREW BURGER

THE DREW BURGER

DINNER AT HOME

Doing a test run of making my Drew Burger before serving over 100 of them to customers and friends this coming week.  Worked out details like using a Mandolin to cut the onions and tomatoes to the perfect thickness and how to wrap and package so the burger doesn't slide out the back.  Also made a slight adjustment to my sauce.  We have the process down and now need to execute the delivery of over a hundred Drew Burgers.  Let's do this!

THE DREW BURGER IS READY

EVERY BURGER WILL BE MADE THE SAME EXACT WAY.  NO SUBSTITUTIONS OR SPECIAL ORDERS

KING CRAB SALAD

KING CRAB SALAD

DINNER AT HOME

Enjoyed this super light and delicious King Crab Salad for dinner.  The lettuce, celery and herbs came from our backyard garden which is pretty cool.

KING CRAB SALAD

JOLLIBEE FRIED CHICKEN

JOLLIBEE FRIED CHICKEN

LUNCH AT THE OFFICE

A few times a year, I must get my Jollibee fix.  Their Chicken with Gravy is chicken crack.  Oh so good but probably oh so bad for your health.  I love this stuff.  The peppery gravy is delicious and they give you a small container of it so you can dip the chicken.  Heaven.  I would eat this once a week if I weighed 130 pounds.  Two pieces with two sides is $7.99.

JOLLIBEE FRIED CHICKEN

BBQ CHICKEN SANDWICH

BBQ CHICKEN SANDWICH

DINNER AT HOME

With Keli out with friends and the Wife resting after visiting the doctor, I was alone for dinner with the dog.  We had leftover BBQ Chicken and Hamburger Buns so I made this delicious BBQ Chicken Sandwich with Lettuce and Onion.  Actually loved it!

BBQ CHICKEN SANDWICH

MADE ANOTHER VERSION WITH SOME COLE SLAW ADDED

STEAK AND LOBSTER TACOS

STEAK AND LOBSTER TACOS

DINNER AT HOME

Used this weekends leftovers to make Steak and Lobster Tacos.  Pretty darn good!

STEAK AND LOBSTER TACOS

LEFTOVERS NEVER TASTED SO GOOD

BOSCHETTO AL TARTUFO

BROSCHETTO AL TARTUFO

APPETIZER AT HOME

This is hands down our families favorite cheese.  When served on top of toasted buttered bread with Raspberry Jam it is pure heaven.  The Raspberry Jam elevates the flavor to another dimension and puts this cheese appetizer at the top of our list for special occasions and when entertaining guests.  We sometimes have a difficult time finding Broschetto Al Tartufo in Hawaii and it is not cheap.  Runs around $50 and if we have to buy it online, add another $30 for shipping.  

BROSCHETTO AL TARTUFO SERVED ON BUTTERED TOAST WITH RASPBERRY JAM

ENJOY WITH A LIGHT, CRISP ITALIAN PINOT GRIGIO

BOSCHETTO AL TARTUFO

FILET MIGNON, FOIE GRAS AND LOBSTER DINNER

FILET MIGNON, FOIE GRAS AND LOBSTER 

DINNER AT HOME

My incredible Wife pulled out all the stops for Fathers Day dinner.  She planned, cooked and presented one of the most decadent, delicious and beautiful dinners ever.  I was blown away and savored each and every bite.  We started with our favorite Broschetto Al Tartufo Cheese with Raspberry Jam.  This is my favorite cheese appetizer and my Daughter eats it like candy.  She can finish every piece of cheese on the platter with toast and jam all by herself.  The entree consisted of a perfectly seasoned and cooked Filet Mignon, Foie Gras, Lobster Tail, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Creamed Spinach with Cream Cheese and Mozzarella and these amazing mini carrots sautéed in butter and a bit of honey.  Each component its own flavor bomb that was cooked with a lot of care and passion.  I savored each and every bite and really felt as if I were dreaming.  Eating this food with my Wife and Daughter was pure heaven to me.  I was lost in the food and the moment.  So blessed and thankful for my family and our life in Hawaii and then came dessert.  A homemade

Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream.  Holy crap....if the dinner wasn't enough to make me happy the dessert put me in Lala land.  The cookie was warm, gooey and chocolatey.  Melted in my mouth along with the ice cream.  Amazing!

FILET MIGNON, FOIE GRAS, LOBSTER, GARLIC MASHED POTATOES,
CREAM SPINACH AND CARROTS.  FATHERS DAY NEVER TASTED SO GOOD!

FOIE GRAS TOPPED FILET MIGNON

A PERFECT MEDIUM RARE

BROSCHETTO AL TARTUFO CHEESE PLATTER

BROWN BUTTER CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE WITH VANILLA BEAN ICE CREAM

BROWN BUTTER CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE

BROWN BUTTER CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE

DESSERT AT HOME

My Wife made this incredible cookie from scratch for Fathers Day dessert.  It was warm, gooey and oh so chocolatey.  Served with a scoop of Vanilla Bean Ice Cream.  Melted in my mouth and put me in a happy place.  

BROWN BUTTER CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE

KING CRAB BENEDICT

KING CRAB BENEDICT

BREAKFAST AT HOME

Came home from a 6 mile walk down and back up our hill and was surprised to see this beautiful King Crab Benedict waiting for me.  Father's Day breakfast cooked up by my amazing Wife.  This was so good.  Put me in a daze of happiness as I tasted the Crab and Hollandaise Sauce together in my mouth.  How lucky am I do be eating this great food and have my Wife and Daughter seated on each side of me.  Feel like the happiest man alive.

KING CRAB BENEDICT

HUGE PIECES OF KING CRAB

PERFECT HOLLANDAISE SAUCE AND CRAB

SO LUCKY AND SO GOOD!

GRILLED MAHI MAHI WITH AVOCADO SALSA

GRILLED MAHI MAHI WITH AVOCADO SALSA

DINNER AT HOME

So blessed to get incredible fresh fish here in Hawaii.  This Mahi Mahi was fish perfection.  So light but very meaty with a delicate flavor.  I kicked up the taste with a Avocado Salsa and also a White Wine, Butter, Shallot and Garlic Sauce on the bottom.  The flavor of the sauce combined with the fish and Salsa was amazing.  Entire family loved this dinner!

MAHI MAHI WITH AVOCADO SALSA

MAHI MAHI AND A LITTLE PINOT GRIGIO

LIGHT, MEATY AND DELICIOUS

FRESH MAHI MAHI

PORTUGUESE SAUSAGE, LETTUCE, TOMATO AND EGG SANDWICH

 PORTUGUESE SAUSAGE, LETTUCE, TOMATO AND EGG SANDWICH

BREAKFAST AT HOME

There was no Bacon in our refrigerator on this morning but we did have Portuguese Sausage.  Made up this super delicious version of a BLT with Portuguese Sausage and topped it with an egg.

PORTUGUESE SAUSAGE, LETTUCE, TOMATO AND EGG SANDWICH

THE YOLK TAKES THIS SANDWICH TO THE NEXT LEVEL

MAYBE EVEN BETTER THAN A REGULAR BLT!

SPAGHETTI AND MEATBALLS

SPAGHETTI AND MEATBALLS

DINNER AT HOME

I was seeing Instagrams of Spaghetti and Meatballs from a local Italian Restaurant.  The advertising worked because I was craving Spaghetti and Meatballs.  Decided to make my own using Beef, Pork and Veal.  Browned them in a skilled and then let them simmer in my Pasta Sauce for about one hour.

Enjoyed the meal and my Wife just said she wants to eat this same dish again tonight.

SPAGHETTI AND MEATBALLS

BBQ GRILLED PORK CHOP

 BBQ GRILLED PORK CHOP

DINNER AT HOME

This Pork Chop was marinated and cooked to perfection.  While it is charred on the outside, the inside was perfectly moist and filled with flavor.  The secret is the marinade which is called Mama Sita's. Adds so much flavor and carmelizes perfectly on the Chop when you grill them.  The other thing that puts these Chops over the top is the spicy Finadene Sauce my Wife makes.
 Maybe one of my top 10 home cooked meals!

BBQ GRILLED PORK CHOP

 MAMA SITA'S BARBECUE MARINADE

THIS STUFF IS DELICIOUS

KAU KAU GRILL

KAU KAU GRILL
852 MAPUNAPUNA STREET
HONOLULU, HI 96819
808-476-5888
HOURS: Daily 10AM - 2PM / Closed Sunday
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Enjoyed some Kau Kau Grill BBQ Ribs at my desk.  Ordered with the Krazy Rice which did not replace the White Rice so there was a lot of rice on this plate.  I actually preferred the White Rice covered in the BBQ Sauce over the Krazy Rice which I really did not like.  The Ribs though could be the best on Oahu.  The meat is moist and falls off the bone.  Love the BBQ Sauce!

KAU KAU GRILL BBQ RIBS

GUIEB CAFE CRAB LEGS

GUIEB CAFE
1311 KING STREET, SUITE F06
HONOLULU, HI 96817
808-913-2131
HOURS:  Monday Thru Saturday 6AM - 3PM
www.guiebscatering.com
www.yelp.com/biz/guieb-cafe-honolulu
www.facebook.com/guiebscatering/
www.instagram.com/guiebscatering/?hl=en

Yes I am back at Guieb again this week.  This time trying the Crab Legs which are only $15.  Wow..amazing value and delicious.  Did not need the butter as the Crab was sweet.  Also loved the sautéed vegetables which are under the Crab.  You can get rice but I always go for the veggies and Crab Salad.  I was able to break the crab apart and cut the shell with a knife.  It is a little work and messy but worth it. Once again very happy to get my Guieb on!
Click link below to view previous post on Guieb Cafe and see more of their food;
https://greateatshawaii.blogspot.com/2020/06/guieb-cafe.html

CRAB LEGS WITH VEGETABLES AND CRAB SALAD