Nicole Henderson, owner of the Shaka Mex food truck, has a goal for her food.

“I want it to seem like your auntie cooked it for three days just for you,” said Henderson.

Shaka Mex is one of more than 50 food trucks at “What the Truck” in Waipahu. Vendors come from all over the island to “What the Truck” to dish out meals and treats to anyone that wants to come. Vendors offer a multitude of regional cuisines, including Vietnamese, soul food, Puerto Rican, Chamorran, Samoan and Filipino.

On the first and third Friday of every month from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., the venue is filled with shops giving off mom and pop vibes and a homestyle feel. It’s a place for families to come relax, eat food, and listen to live music.

Henderson sells authentic Mexican food and is known for her coconut horchata.

“For me it’s quality over quantity. I’m almost at 1,000 followers which I’m really stoked about, because I met them all organically,” Henderson said.

Mitch Martinez was eating with his family at the event for what he says was between his fifth and 10th time there.

“It’s a good collective mix of various foods. And it’s nice to support local businesses,” said Martinez. “We like the ceviche stand. What else do we like? Oh and we like the toys, the kids get some toys.”

The event gives an opportunity for local businesses to get visibility, whether it’s for new businesses or local favorites like “Jeremiahs Island Fusion.”

Standing behind the grill, Jeremy Quenga, the owner of Jeremiahs Island Fusion, was cooking up a Guam and California style burrito.

“Man, this probably has been around for the longest, probably the longest running event as far as out in the community,” said Quenga.

Quenga’s food is very popular at “What the Truck” with people lining up all afternoon.

“Just kind of giving the people that old school style plates, which is plentiful at a really decent price for the community at the end of the day,” Quenga said. “That’s pretty much what we’re about.”