Stories from the North Shore

Recipes, Guides & Island Eats

Fish taco recipes, shrimp truck reviews, and local tips on the best food and things to do on Oahu's North Shore.

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Kamehameha Highway winding along Oahu's North Shore coastline with mountains and ocean

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Best Scenic Drives on Oahu: A North Shore Road Trip Guide

The best driving routes on Oahu — from the Pali Highway lookout to Kamehameha Highway along the North Shore. Where to stop, what to see, and where to eat.

| November 13, 2025 5 min read

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Authentic chile en nogada — a roasted poblano pepper stuffed with picadillo, draped in creamy walnut sauce, and topped with pomegranate seeds and parsley

Authentic Mexican Chile en Nogada Recipe

Authentic chile en nogada recipe: roasted poblanos stuffed with picadillo, creamy walnut sauce, pomegranate. Puebla's iconic Mexican Independence Day dish.

Golden crispy fish tacos with fresh lettuce, lime, and surf sauce at North Shore Tacos

Best Fish Tacos on Oahu's North Shore: A Local's Guide

Discover why North Shore Tacos serves the best fish tacos in Hawaii. From locally caught fish to scratch-made salsas — here's what makes our tacos #1.

Fresh locally caught Hawaiian fish fillets ready for fish tacos

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Fresh vs Frozen Fish Tacos: Why Local Catch is Better

Learn why we never use frozen fish in our tacos and how locally caught seafood from Hawaiian waters creates a flavor you can taste in every bite.

Chef assembling Surfin' Tacos with fresh fish, lettuce, jack cheese, and signature Surf Sauce

BEHIND THE SCENES

How We Make Our Famous Surfin' Tacos: From Ocean to Plate

How we make our signature Surfin' Tacos at North Shore Tacos — locally caught fish, scratch-made daily, finished with our secret Surf Sauce.

Variety of fresh Hawaiian fish fillets perfect for making tacos

5 Types of Fresh Fish for the Perfect North Shore Tacos

From mahi-mahi to ono, discover the Hawaiian fish varieties that make the best tacos and how to prepare each one at home.

Baja-style fish tacos alongside Hawaiian-Mexican fusion dishes with tropical ingredients

Baja-Style vs Hawaiian Mexican Food: A Local's Guide

Explore the unique flavors that set Baja-style Mexican food apart from Hawaiian-Mexican fusion. Learn why North Shore Tacos bridges both worlds.

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