Limuel’s 5-star review:
Call it an addiction, but if I know this truck is around, I am there. My friends from San Jose suggested to give this truck a chance, I am forever grateful they did. I've had several items from this truck such as their Poke Bowl, Twin Peaks Slider, Da Situation, and Mama's Lumpia. Everything here is good, but what has me hooked is the bay-rito.
The Bay-rito is what it's all about when it comes to Hula. The bay-rito has some of the standard items that come from a mission burrito such as, a flour tortilla, pico de galllo, cheese, and sour cream, and his own special "Hula Verde" sauce, but there are also three other components that truly sets this burrito apart from the rest.
First, lets start with the meat selection that can vary on any given night. Since this truck is a spin on Hawaiian, Mexican and Filipino with a "Nor-Cal twist," the meat options are: Lechon Kawali, Kalua Pork, Adobo, and Tocino. Sometimes you will see varying specials that are also must haves such as; loco mocco, garlic shrimp, steak, jalapeno spam, and pork belly to name a few. Kalua pork is always my go-to, since I eat the other Filipino meat options on a regular basis. Second, the tater tots, unlike the Southern California(SD) burrito that puts fries in their burrito which feels like a waste of space and ends up one big pile of mush, there's something nice about having the crispy texture of tater tots in a bay-rito. Lastly, there is a couple of big bottles of homemade Mango Sriracha sauce at the pick-up window that must accompany any Huha truck meal. This sauce is addictive, not over powering, and compliments any item on his menu.
My friends and I, also known to Chef Ryan(Hula) as, "The Wet Bandits," always stand by the truck and finish our bay-rito layering every bite with mango sriracha. He's tried to hide the bottle from us a few times only to give it back a minute later. Chef Ryan always greets us and takes time to talk to us every time no matter how busy he is. Love that guy and his food.
Next on my list, is to finally try that Adobo Omelet, hopefully I won't get tempted by another bay-rito beforehand.