Nalu's Tropical Take Out

Great food truck. Picnic tables available for seating. I had the Mermaid Wrap and my hubby had the sashimi. Both were delicious.

The best fish tacos!! Always fresh ingredients. We usually order Baja tacos and pier right tacos, with mango salsa on the side. Anytime we go to the beach at Anastasia, we always make sure we stop by for lunch at our fave food truck. Mahalo!

Very friendly staff and food is fresh and really good. We stopped by while staying at the park. The staff was very friendly and the menu options were great. The atmosphere was very nice and relaxed. Food was fresh and very delicious.

These folks are a very important part of St. Augustine! Nalu's is one of the best places I've ever eaten! You must try if you love fresh, tasty food! I promise they won't disappoint and you'll make it a staple in your like real quick! Also, I believe it's worth mentioning that whenever the community is in distress, Nalu's is always there to help in any way that they can! We will never forget what you did for hurricane Matthew! Nalu's for life!

Been going to Nalu's for over 12 years. And we drive over 2 hours to get there. The food is not only fresh but some of the tastiest around. We enjoy the tropical poke and tropical fish tacos. There mango pineapple salsa is delicious. They also have steak and chicken. The staff is always helpful and engaging. They are easy to get to since they are located just outside of Anastasia state park. Keep up the great work!!! We love you guys.

Do yourself the favor and EAT HERE! They fish tacos I got were some of the best I've had in a very long while (the datil pepper ones are insanely good). They are parked next to benches for seating so you can enjoy the breezes coming from the beach nearby. The people working are super nice and helpful as well. Highly recommend!

The chicken burrito was very tasty and fresh. Maybe a bit stingy with the chicken. Excellent friendly service! Will definitely stop here again.

Always a great quick stop for lunch when I'm working on the island. Food is too good to come out that fresh and good! Always smiles with the crew!

This was a great place to stop for lunch. Found parking in a lot just across the street. Super friendly service and a covered picnic bench to eat at. I enjoyed my Baja fish tacos and my husband had the Hanalei Bomb shrimp burrito. We left fell and satisfied. There is also a coffee and shaved ice truck in same parking lot of a really cool surf shop.

Fantastic experience overall. The food was fresh and very delicious. The seasonings enhance the food flavor very well and they combine spices for unique flavors. The owner goes above and beyond with his food and his customer service. Highly recommend for anyone looking to try something new!

Something like a solid three or four. Was camping next door and needed a break from campfire cooking so gave them a go. Why not? Wasn't feeling like driving into town. Was something like $28 for two tacos and a burrito, no drinks, small tip. Nice looking plump tacos. While everything was fresh and I appreciated the exuberant hospitality, I found the food to be something of somewhat plain; even with the salsas. Also not a fan of thicker, harder chips. Ended up giving away most of it, just wasn't feeling it but maybe that's me.

Found this food truck by chance after visiting Anastasia State Park. We decided to return the following day to pick up ahi tuna after looking at the menu. It's open from 11 to 3 and seemed to be a popular lunch option for locals in the area. Ordering at the truck was quick and easy; they also allow you to order via the Clover app in advance. The truck is located off A1A and has plenty of parking. In addition to ahi tuna plates, platters and sashimi, they sell different pork/chicken tacos, burritos and sandwiches as well. I had the plain ahi sashimi which came with seasoned rice, fresh tuna slices, and cabbage, soy, wasabi and pickled ginger. I also tried some of the hot sauces they had available at the counter. The raw tuna was great. Although would have been even better with some sort dipping sauce or rice vinegar. The next day we orders the big kaguna whi h came with shoyu poke and Cajun seared ahi tuna. So good! Everything was flavorful, perfectly seared and seasoned. Definitely recommend this place if wanting fresh fish in the area.

The wife and I got the Tropical and Shoyu Poke bowls. The fish quality and freshness was as good as it gets. The Shoyu tuna gets my vote though, with a little soy and sweetness to amp up the tuna. The Shoyu bowl is heavier on onion as described on the menu. I like that but if you're less inclined to onions, you should opt for the Tropical bowl. The pineapple salsa is the star of that bowl. The marinade balances out the pineapple sweetness just right. The rice was sticky and tasty, and there was just enough cabbage to give it a little crunch. We put a little dipping soy on the side and grab a few shaves of sushi ginger every few bites for a very excellent meal. One final comment, on first blush I was a little concerned, given the size of each bowl. I then recalled the price $10/bowl and adjusted my expectation. The quality more than made up for any size concerns. I figure next time (and there will be a next time), I'll add some tacos or sashimi and keep the bill under $40 for two.

The fish tacos are amazing. He adds purple cabbage for that extra crunch in the taco.

Drove to St. Augustine from Winter Park to spend the day with family that was visiting down from NY. When we left Orlando it was 82 and sunny and here we were, stopping to grab some food before exploring and it's windy, 64 degrees and starting to rain... how?! Needless to say, if it wasn't for the delicious food at Nalu's we may have considered the whole trip a complete fail. My daughter, niece and I all ordered the ginger marinated steak quesadillas, I got mine with rice and beans and they got theirs with chips (nachos). My other niece got that ahi burger. The ginger steak was delicious! Great cuts of steak so that you didn't bite in and get those uncomfortable chewy cartilage pieces. I was so hungry and could only literally finish half the quesadilla. If I find myself back in St. Augustine again, this will surely be a stop! Parking is limited here as this is a food truck sharing a lot with other businesses. It's worth finding a spot for though! Staff is friendly and welcoming, and they do have one picnic table for dining there. It was too chilly, so we ate in the car .

Great spot, my daughter had the tropical bowl and I had the tropical tacos. Both were great, my daughter said it's the best place to eat in st Augustine.

Solely on the Secret Spot Shrimp Tacos, I was a little disappointed. I'm an avid taco diner, so I always migrate to tacos on any menu and Nalu's taco was a bit of a let down. The shrimp itself was delicious and well seasoned, but for the price and complexity of the taco it wasn't worth it. Stuffed with just raw cabbage on top, shreds of cheese, and a drizzle of Baja sauce for $9.50 was meh. The meal came with a side of chips, which I didn't care for since it didn't automatically come with salsa as I thought. (Extra $1 for salsa) Would definitely come again to try something else from the other good reviews. My boyfriend got the shrimp quesadilla. In his very simple brief review of it: Is very good. Lmao

Got the Seared Ahi Tuna plate with black beans, cheese, rose and sauce. 10/10 phenomenal! Great taste and huge portion sizes!

Awesome Baja fish tacos! Love this little food cart near surf station, and they've maintained amazing quality for many years. Honestly the last time I ate there must've been 5+ years ago, but not a thing has changed except an expanded menu. The tacos are filling but definitely get two + the included sides for a full meal. Also love how quick the service is! Pros: Fish tacos Hot sauce (Valentino's) Service Cons: Price - $9.50 for two tacos and a side is a little expensive, especially when other places have similarly good tacos nearby for cheaper

This place is right outside the state park. GREAT seafood tacos/burritos. There is one table out back with local art. Great beach feel. Lots of locals. Well done!

On Yelp it indicates this truck serves Hawaiian food. I expected pineapple and loco moco and cole slaw. This isn't that kind of Hawaiian. I had the ahi poke bowl, so did my sister and niece. The ahi was good. I liked the rice but it didnt stick together so wasn't the easiest to eat and it was very yellow. The cabbage was cabbage. What would have really made this dish good is seaweed salad. My niece went back for sashimi so I guess she enjoyed the fish. Service was ok, about what I would expect. I'd go back but I don't think it was 5 star good.

Whether it's the tacos, nachos, or burritos, I've never been disappointed. Every trip to st augustine I have to stop here. The beef, fish, and chicken are all great. It just depends what you're in the mood for. Their pinto beans are like refried but even better. I'm not a major hot sauce fan but I always use the orange sauce at nalus on my nachos, tacos, and burritos. Decent priced and speedy friendly service. It's right next to the surf station so you can wander around there for a couple minutes if you get antsy while they are making your food. It really a great lunch! There are picnic tables to sit at on nice days but usually we just order and bring home to devour.

Great food! The steak & shrimp burritos is amazing paired with the other items. Worth 20 min the trip every time except when the business hours change and are not posted here. Also, post the site customers can create orders since it's not listed.

We stopped here on the way to the state park. The food was fresh and tasty. Menu choices is surprisingly large. Yum!

Fresh and healthy food truck located on the side of the Surf Station right by the entrance of Anastasia State Park is where you'll find this treasured spot that tourists and locals go crazy for. Very fresh poke bowls and light seafood bites are served to you with upmost care and wonderful customer service. The corner seating area is lined with some art pieces that offer it the artsy vibe it embodies. The sauces are great and I can tell they take great pride in their food because I can taste the love. The menu is portrayed in the front so you can take your time and glance before making up your mind on an item. The prices are great for the high quality food they serve and I enjoyed my meal very much so I'll gladly be back when I return to the area. It's definitely worth checking out.

A Flagler College alum wholeheartedly recommended Nalu's to us, so of course we had to check it out on the way into St. Augustine. The Tex-Mex menu is pretty extensive, with sea creatures and land mammals and veggie options, but since a growing line was forming behind us, we quickly decided on the specials of Baja shrimp tacos and tropical shrimp tacos. They were around $9.50 each. You place your order and then just wait until your name is called. There isn't much seating, just two picnic tables behind the truck. Even though you're sitting in a parking lot, handpainted pieces of wood hanging on the fence add charm to the dining area. It did look like most folks were toting their orders away from the area. The tacos were quite impressive. I was satisfied with the amount and size of shrimp in the tacos, cooked perfectly too. Instead of lettuce, there was cabbage. The mango pineapple salsa was lovely. There's a little kick to the tacos but nothing a spice wimp such as myself couldn't handle. I opted for the rice and beans side instead of the chips, and they were pretty delicious as well. Maybe a little expensive and I wish Styrofoam containers weren't used, but I certainly wish I lived closer so I could try more of Nalu's menu items!

Nalu's is pretty good. There is a steady flow of people coming through for lunch or early dinner. The lady at the window is friendly. They have a veggie options. The hubs got Tropical Tacos. They were really good especially with the mango on it. I got the Pipeline Burrito (vegetarian). Not bad. It was mostly beans. I was hoping for more greens in there. They added red and green salsa and avocado. That gave me the crunch I was looking for. Almost wishing I got some fish tacos. Next time. Surprised they had picnic style seating.

First timers here during Covid-19. The mermaid wrap was incredible, online ordering was super easy and it was soooo quick from order to pick up. Great food and a great find!

Amazing food, fresh ingredients, great combinations. Friendly and helpful staff. This place is a gem!

Lately when I want a beach trip, I make the trip to Anastasia State Park and either eat Nalu's on the beach or on my way home. The food is fresh and the menu has a lot of variety. This time I had a poke wrap which had tuna, rice, a sweet soy sauce, and cabbage. It was fresh and a perfect lunch for a beach day. They also have a spot to eat behind the food truck with umbrellas so it's shaded, and is next to a beautifully decorated picket fence. Perfect for Instagram photos ;)

Poke bowls reasonably priced and super fresh. Fish tacos were out of this world. Cool art too.

Awesome food and phenomenal service. Fish of the day is always fresh and well seasoned

Stopped in after exiting Anastasia State Park I have driven by this place several times and decided to drop in and try them out. We ordered two beef tacos just for a snack turns out it was an excellent choice the presentation although was in a styrofoam container was very appealing to the eyes. The taste was fresh make sure to get plenty of napkins they are a little wet but not soggy. They offer several bottled hot sauces which were tasty as well. I will definitely stop in again and try a few of their other offerings. I can see why this place is so popular so they earn a solid 3 stars.

Not Hawaii. Went here because of the reviews but we were disappointed. We went here for the Poke on our way to the beach so I can't speak to the other dishes. We ordered both types of Poke: Shoyu and the Tropical Poke. I can say that the tuna is fresh, but the seasoning was just lacking. The Shoyu was not consistently flavored throughout, really salty in some spots and just bland in other spots. The tropical Poke had Mango, but the combo of the mango and onion was weird. Had high expectations since this was a food truck with great reviews but this time it feel short

Meh... Drive south and get a Taco from the taco shop. I got Baja tacos and two other "popular" items and no one was impressed. And no one finished thier food or saved left overs...

Came to rate it because I'm craving their burger right now. I've been here probably 20 times and every time it's been great service and amazing food. Always tastes fresh and well made. I would recommend it to anyone.

Stopped here for a quick bite before a concert at the amphitheater and I'm really glad I did. I got the chicken quesadilla because it was easier to eat while walking and it was surprisingly good, crispy tortilla and quality chicken. Their Baja sauce was awesome too. My wife is vegan and they were very accommodating. She got mango salsa on hers (with no regard to the suffering of farm raised mangoes) and reported a pleasant taste journey as well. 100% worth checking out.

My absolute favorite place to eat, I have been coming here for 10 years now. I've never had a bad meal! Their tuna sashimi is so good and their fish tacos. Every time I have company in town I bring them here so they can have the best bit of food in St. Augustine. Don't miss stopping here.

Great little food truck located right near the St. Augustine Lighthouse, Alligator Farm, Anastasia State Park, etc. I had the Baja Fish Tacos with beans and rice -- delicious! Service was friendly and quick. There are picnic tables right next to the truck. For a nicer seating area, I walked over to the table on the back side of the parking area, next to the Surf Station building. There's a wooden fence partition decorated with mermaid art, and there's a bit of shade in the afternoon.

Always fresh and great. We drive 2 hours to eat fish tacos and tropical poke. It's the best poke around. Staff is always helpful and engaging. Been going to Nalu's for over 12 years.

This food truck was AWESOME! We went around 5 and the staff was very friendly and welcoming. I finished my entire quesadilla (a feat for Me) because it was just too good! Definitely would recommend, this is exactly what I was craving!

Nalu's is a local staple of the community. Providing moderately priced Hawaiian and Tex-Mex fare from a small camper in a surf shop parking lot. It might not sound like the makings of a good dinner, but with the revolution of food truck dining sweeping the nation (or has it swept already?) Don't let its appearance fool you. Nalu's provides a delicious lunch with a quaint ambiance. It is literally at the entrance to the Anastasia state park, so if you want to have a little to look at while you eat, just hop in your car and take your lunch on the road. Within two minutes you can be overlooking a gorgeous sandy beach with the warm ocean air. The only drawback of this place is their steak. Just skip it. The fish and chicken options are amazing, their steak is overcooked and dry. I can't really blame them, I guess I just hope too much, I mean, steak from a food truck? One can dream. TL;DR: Great food, local flavor, nice location, skip the steak.

I must say, pretty good. We had the Shoyu ahi poke and the Baja fish tacos. The poke was pretty good and a little bit small but had plenty of tuna, which is a plus! The real showstopper were the fish tacos! It came with two hefty sized tacos and a side (I had rice and beans which were very good as well). The fish featured in the tacos was fresh caught triggerfish. Ultimately I would give this place a 4.5

My friends and I took a day trip to St. Augustine over MLK weekend. We arrived at lunchtime and decided that the first order of business would be food. I suggested Nalu's, having read the Yelp reviews, and we were not disappointed. First cool thing was that it was conveniently located right near the entrance of Anastasia State Park, which is where we were headed anyway. I ordered the spinach wrap burrito, which I was vaguely worried about as I am generally not a fan of burritos or fish. Fortunately, it was delicious. One of my friends ordered the fish taco, which she seemed to enjoy greatly as well. She was also a big fan of the sauce that came on top of our side of beans and rice. (Sorry, can't remember what my third friend ordered! But he liked it too.) The only complaint I might have is that the rice that came with the beans and rice side seemed a bit dry and hard. The rice inside the burrito, on the other hand, was incredible. My only regret was that I became too full to finish the entire thing. I think Nalu's will become a regular pitstop for us whenever we're visiting the beach. Oh, and one of the reviewers mentioned that they only take cash, which seems to no longer be true. The guy there swiped our cards using his iPhone. (There's an app for everything!)

You are not a resident of St Augustine until you've gone to our original food cart. Located in the parking lot of the Surf Station, this places dishes up the best fish tacos I've ever had. And the Baja sauce is PERFECT! My favorite? I'm a basic girl, I like the Pier Right with Beans & Rice and then while my food waits I go stroll the surf station real quick. The best way to eat Nalu's is after a long morning at the beach and then get it to go before Sunday Football. MMMMMMM! Bring cash, no plastic!

Nalu's is situated right outside of the entrance to Anastasia State Park. Stopped in for some lunch before I checked in at my campsite, and I was delightfully surprised with my meal. I ordered a fish burrito. The rice was moist and flavorful, the beans were creamy and delicious, and the fish tasted great. My only gripe was that for almost 9 bucks, I felt like I should've had a more generous portion of fish. My burrito had only three modest slivers of blackened ono, and while it tasted fantastic, it felt a little skimpy in comparison to the other ingredients. Hook it up a little more with the fish, brother! Maybe I just caught them when they were running low. The baja sauce is amazing. I think it's a mixture of sour cream, blackening seasoning, and lime juice. My girlfriend ordered the fish nachos, and she was skeptical. She ended up loving them and eating the entire plate. She can be a bit picky, so that's really saying something. I'm a big fan of anything taco / tropical / fusian related, and I was happy I gave Nalu's a shot. It's a nice casual alternative to the surrounding dining options. Supporting small local businesses like Nalu's is important in an era when corporate chains dominate the market. Nalu's won me over. I'll definitely stop by for lunch whenever I'm in St. Augustine.

Perfectly located between several important places in St. Augustine to include Anastasia State Park, St. Augustine Lighthouse and downtown. The menu has so many variations of fresh seafood that I had trouble deciding. I selected the tuna mermaid wrap and my husband had the shrimp tacos with sides of beans and rice. Both of our meals were excellent- fresh and flavorful. If we were locals we would eat here often. In addition, the price was very reasonable.

I was in Anastasia State Park for an event, and asked a friend of mine from the area to recommend a good spot to eat. Without hesitation, she recommended Nalu's. I convinced my group to drive to Nalu's (we were already at another restaurant) and I must say I was disappointed. The fish WAS fresh and cooked well, but everything else was sub par at best. I ordered the pier right tacos and a side of salsa (almost $11). The salsa came in a little plastic container where restaurants put their sauces in. The flavor of the salsa was alright, but definitely not worth the price! The rice that came with my tacos was flavorless and sticky, the beans were hard, my chips were soggy, and the tacos did not have much flavor. The guys in the truck were great, but I think I would have gotten a better taco somewhere else. We left hungry. Cute little taco truck, but unfortunately I fail to see what the hype is about. Edit: I paid a $1 extra for salsa, when the meal was supposed to come with it anyway. I didn't receive any salsa when I picked up my order, and when I asked for it afterwards I got two (there were three of us).

Nalu's is a roadside stand next to the Surf Station on the way from Saint Augustine city to the beach. It's nearby the Alligator Farm, in case you are going there for the day. And usually it's next to a water ice (snowball) stand, but that was closed when I visited due to an illness in the family. Nalu's is not fancy and does not have a lot of offerings. It's good, but it's not amazing so much that you would be dying to go back. Still, there aren't a lot of great options after O'Steen's and Nalu's is always pretty solid. The fish is not fishy, the tacos are pretty good. It's a great post-beach option, that is for sure.

Exactly what you would hope a local food truck would be. The food is delicious, unpretentious, and affordable. Would highly recommend.

This place is phenomenal. The two guys running it are extremely nice and the food is better than any place I've eaten in town. I would give it 6 stars if I could! This is a must for anyone in town.

Excellent!! Can't wait to go back for more. Great little spot with genuinely good food. Our family of four all got something different and shared. We ended up getting tuna to go, I'm not sure it made it back to our condo. We will definitely be a repeat family.

The food is amazing. We ate here almost every day of our vacation in St Augustine. Perfect for a lunch stop before or after hitting the beach. Don't be afraid to eat the Sashimi, it was absolutely delicious and very fresh. We also tried the Gulf of Mexico quesadillas and they were so filling we skipped dinner that day. Best quesadillas I've had ever.

Baja fish tacos and Ahi burger are awesome! Great eats, especially for the money. I ordered the St. Augustine Pier Right and it was decent, not quite as delish as the Ahi burger or Baja fish tacos. Great stand that creates an equally delish eats. Definitely, returning to try other items.

This was amazing my fiancé and I must have gone a while ago and he still says they have the best beef burrito he has ever had

It's Nalu's. Therefore 5 stars. Best mahi mahi burrito's; and fresh minced salsa. Will always be a St. Augustine staple.

If you are camping nearby this spot must feel like Nirvana. However, I made a stopover off of 95 and did not feel impressed. For a food truck, I expected either unique flavor or generous portions. Neither was true. Not bad but nothing special. I had the poke and the tuna was fresh. Not crazy with the use of undressed cabbage which added a slightly bitter flavor to the dish.