We went to Hawaii the only way we knew how, with lots of help from friends. When we got there we were told a number of places to go and looking back they probably got kickbacks for driving traffic to the restaurants since they were mostly over priced and nothing to really write home about.
A little fed up with the whole situation we had almost decided to go to the grocery store and make our own food for the remaining week we were there. Fortunately we wre steered toward the Aloha Mixed Plate.
Growing up on the coast we know that just because a place doesn't have a roof doesn't mean it's bad food. They just have something better to spend their money on than rain protection. This was the case here although in reality they did have a roof of sorts. Ther were large shade covers that stretched across the sitting area, not that it ever rained while we were there.
The food was really good and full of flavor. We always got the mixed plate which was a choice of meats accompanied by a side of rice and macaroni salad. I have done my best to imitate their macaroni salad but I still don't think I have it down quite right. No matter what meat you get they were all good.
I would suggest staying somewhere close to it's location since parking is spotty at best. We walked there in general but it was a hike. It gave us a chance to see more though anyway and it truely is a nice place to walk around.
We usually got out of there for $15 or so but prices have gone up in the last few years since we went. Even so, the prices are cheaper than most anywhere else around it and well worth the cost.
The surroundings were typically clean and well kept up. It is outside so it's hard to keep everything from blowing by. Plant material and a few birds occasionally will grace the area. There aren't a lot of birds though and they weren't a bother.
I would definitely go again if I was already in the area. Getting there is another matter.
Hours: 7 days 8-10
Location: 1285 Front Street, Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii
Website: http://www.alohamixedplate.com/
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