CONTRIBUTED BY HANNAH CURTIS
Looking for a great place to eat a burrito
Our family enjoys eating out and we are constantly looking for new places to try and thankfully Okinawa has an abundance of cafes & restaurants, so that even after 2 years here we feel like we haven’t even scratched the surface of what is available.
However we also have a handful of places that we continue to return to over and over again; The Guacamole Burrito Truck and Taco Loco.
Craveable burritos and awesome service
There are a couple of things that keep us returning to The Guacamole Burrito Truck, but the first is the food! I tend to switch between the chicken and the pork carnitas burrito because I can’t decide which is my favorite; I love them equally! I’ve never had a picadillo (ground beef) burrito but I am certain that it too would be good!The other thing that keeps us returning is the owner, Ken; he is so friendly, hospitable, thankful for his customers and is ALWAYS happy!
One of our favorite things to do is to pick up some burritos from the always smiling Ken, and take them down to Araha Beach to watch the sunset, however, we are also content sitting on the plastic chairs provided, just watching the traffic go by.
Prices and options
If the standard burrito (¥ 850) isn’t your thing you can also get a gluten free burrito bowl (¥ 850) or even quesadilla’s (¥ 450 – ¥ 650) which are the perfect size for our young children to share. There are also vegetarian and vegan options available.
The drinks menu includes soda, juice & beer (¥ 200 – 500) and there are even t-shirts available for ¥ 2,000!
Conclusion
One final thought, if you want to keep track of how many burritos you eat during your time on Okinawa you can tally them up on the side of the burrito truck itself, or if you don’t want to know just how many you have eaten you can always just leave Ken a message, like so many have done already. I always enjoy reading the truck while I wait!
Hours:WED,THU,FRI:11am-20:00
SAT,SUN:11am-19:00
MON,TUE:CLOSED
Phone: 090-7293-4624
Payment: Cash Only (Yen or USD)
Address: 1-2-12 Mihama, Chatan, Okinawa 904-0115
Coordinates: 26.3103533, 127.76191760000006
Website: https://www.facebook.com/guacamole858.jp/?fref=ts
Editor’s Note: The Guacamole Food Truck was originally reviewed on Okinawa Hai on November 7, 2012; you can read a PDF copy of that original review here. The post below is an updated take on this restaurant, published January 27, 2016.
Hannah,
Thank you for posting on okinawahai.
We have recently changed our open hours. So if you don’t mind, could you change our open hours?
WED,THU,FRI:11am-2pm(LUNCH) and 4pm-8pm(DINNER)
SAT,SUN:11am-SOLD OUT.
MON,TUE:CLOSED
ARIGATO KEN
Ken, I have added your new hours to our post.
Arigato!!
I’m not sure where you guys have had your Mexican food in the past but these are not amazing. The rice is dry and they have absolutely no flavor. I could eat Mexican food every day because I love all the fresh ingredients and these just didn’t add up. Won’t be going again.
Leia!! This is KEN from The Burrito Truck.
Thank you for your important message again. We will be keeping blush our taste up from your important message. So if you don’t mind, please come bavk to try our burrito again.
ARIGATO KEN.
Ken,
Please don’t change anything! The burritos are delicious and we will continue to support your business!
Arrigato! Susan and David
Susan David!!!! omg hontoni arigato gozaimasu!!!!!
The sign says they are closed on Mondays and tuesdays
Thanks Mikayla. I’ve updated this information in the post.
I also lived in San Diego and I do miss some good mexican food. I’ve tried a few places here in Oki but was always disappointed until now. These burritos definitely hit the spot…delish!! Great food and great service. It’s now my place to go when craving mexican 🙂
Tried these a few weeks ago with my hubby. Amazing! I’ve lived in TX, AZ, and CA, and these are fantastic burritos! I got the double guac vegan burrito, and it’s pretty much my new favorite thing in the world. Delicious guacamole, smoky rice and veg. The hot sauce that Kentaro includes is surprisingly delicious! I would buy a jar of that! It has a delicious smoky flavor and a good amount of heat. I’m planning on heading there for dinner tonight after my sea wall run. 😀
Hey James! On July 15th,16th and 17th were on vacation. On July 25th and 26th are off because I’m bad condition…I will open on July 27th at 11:30~
Thank you James!!!
He’s been closed for about 2 weeks now. Is he on vacation or something?
Tried this place yesterday! Amazing! definitely will be going back, my husband and two boys were exhausted after the sale at ETWS so when I saw the food truck I was excited because I love Mexican food and haven’t had any since our arrival. Well it was delicious, I had a chicken burrito and my husband had a carnitas burrito plus a quesadilla to share. All of it was great and the owner was super friendly!
Man I suck because I forgot to write up my review earlier. I went there this weekend on the way to the farmers market. I got the carnitas burrito with no rice and my husband got the carnitas burrito with everything. What can we say? We love the pork. It was damned delicious and the owner is super nice. And yes I will echo others in saying that the taste is authentic to (good) California style mexican grub (which I love.)
The only thing that could make this place better is if he offered up a salad/bowl with all of his meaty deliciousness on it. 😀
I’ve eaten here 3 times already. The burritos are great, better and more authentic than anything else I have found in Oki. Guac/SourCrm/Salsa are all additional adds for no extra charge. Also, if you prefer having the hot sauce added before wrapping (like me), just ask and he can do it for you.
I talked to the guy too, he is really laid back, lived in SD for some time, pretty cool dude.
We just went there tonight and got carnitas burrito, chicken burrito, and chicken quesadilla. Now, I just sent my hubby to get me another carnitas burrito. I’ve live is SD most of my life. This is the closest burrito I’ve tasted since arriving in Oki. Wish he’s open during lunch 🙂
Tonight was my second time at this truck. The owner remembered me from my first time! The food is delicious. I got the carnitas burrito with guacamole and pico de gallo. I have had the carnitas quesadilla as well. Everything I have tried is great. If you like a little spicy kick ask for hot sauce, its tasty.
Kendal! Thank you for coming today! From Dallas:) Your friends came too! Arigato—!!
My husband and I just went here and were from Texas so I was thrilled to hear of this place and I can’t even explain how amazing that burrito was 🙂 I absolutely enjoyed it and it was very filling for the price I paid. We will be going back again very soon
Shell! Yes, i have a veggie burrito.
Skye! Thank you for comming!! I hope see you soon:) Arigato!!
Is there a veggie option?
My husband and I had chicken and pork burritos a week or so ago! We absolutely loved them. Everything was fresh and delicious. The owner was fantastic and even asked about where we are from. You can tell he cares about his customers! We will definitely be back and might try a quesadilla next time!
Tonya! Arigato gozaimasu!! See you soon:)
We went for lunch today! Super yummy!!! We will be back soon.
Gracias Stephen! I hope hasta luego!! Arigato(^^)
gracias amiga!!!!! San Diego withdrawal big time!
Just tried this for dinner tonight. Super yummy and the owner is very nice too! The food was very good especially the salsa and guacamole. We will be back again!!! (FYI- He also takes yen and dollars)
Rachel!
Thank you for coming! I’m so glad you like my original salsa and guacamole:) I hope see you again!
Adrianna!
Thank you for coming last night with your husband. I like your TEXAS T-shirt!!:) I’m really looking forward to seeing you guys again.
This place is AWESOME! We saw the reviews on here and thought we would give it a try. My husband and I are from Texas and have been dying to find any type of decent mexican food on the island…we surely hit the jackpot here! We went today for an early dinner and we are still smiling from the experience. Not only was the owner super nice, the food was great! We haven’t found anything else like it yet! My favorite part was the rice on the burrito, it tasted just like home 🙂 Give this place a try and you won’t regret it. We will be back for sure.
Thank you Erika!! See you on Thursday:)
Cant wait to try this place tomorrow! We are from San Diego and I’ve been craving a good burrito for over a year!!
Oops I mean Thursday! 🙂
Colleen!
Thank you for coming today with your family(^^) I’m so glad you saying it’s good! Arigato!!
Took the husband and kids and we loved it! Going back again for sure!
We tried the burrito and it’s delicious! We will definitely be going back.
Andrea
Thank you for coming! Arigato!!
Have you tried Tortilla Factory? Looks simliar, and I love it. I’ll have to try thie place. Thanks!!
No, not yet. But I have been meaning to!
His website link changed to:
https://www.facebook.com/guacamole858.jp?ref=ts&fref=ts
and
https://www.facebook.com/kentaro.doi.16
I think I know what we are having for dinner tonight! We are from San Diego and miss the food so much. Thank you for sharing!
Brandy! This is GUACAMOLE’s owner Kentaro. Thank you for your comment(^^) Today, November 7(wed) is closed.
Here is open Hours: Weekdays- 16:00-22:00, Sat. & Sun.- 11:30- 22:00, Closed Wednesdays.
Again thank you for your comment(^^)
I’m looking forward to seeing you!