CHEAP EATS

The united colors of plate lunch: Newly spruced up Rainbow Drive-In, in Kapahulu, is a legendary local spot that's been serving lines of hungry people from all walks of life since 1961.
DEBORAH BOOKER | The Honolulu Advertiser
Rainbow Drive-In  Local classic eatery 
The Ifuku family has been operating Rainbow Drive-In since 1961, and surfers, police officers and the generally hungry public crowd outside the pick-up counter for dripping barbecue pork sandwiches, loco mocos, chili rice (some say it's bettern than the Zippy's version) and strawberry slush floats. The joint got a facelift this year check out the new shiny tiles and coat of paint. 
3308 Kanaina Ave. 737-0177. 7:30 a.m.-9 p.m. daily. Cash only. $. 
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VS: Visa
MC: Mastercard
AX: American Express
DC: Diners Club
DS: Discover Card
JCB: JCB Card
$: Budget-friendly; entrées mostly less than $10
$$: Moderate; entrées $10-$16
$$$: Pricey; entrées mostly more than $17
$$$$: Very Pricey; entrées mostly more than $30
Checks: Local checks and travelers’ checks only
Past 'Ilima Award winner

"Cheap eats" restaurant

"Local classic" eatery
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