JJ’s Island Grindz

So so so good. Food is amazing and just like you’d find in Hawaii and the staff were super nice and helpful. Also was so much food that can definitely get a couple of meals out of one order. Can’t wait to go back and check out their tiki bar.

We loved the food! And we happen to catch karaoke night! Sundays ! Delicious food and authentic! Amazing options and menu to fit all needs! 🤟🏾

I’ve always come here since highschool, and never had a bad experience, tonight I order on DoorDash and damn, PRESSHHHAAAA. Smackkkks thank you so much for the bomb food. Beef kelaguen so delicious, chicken katsu, red rice so bomb. The finadenne sauce amazing every time. Thank you all so much

JJ’s Island Grindz is an absolute gem in Bonita, conveniently located right across the street from Aurora Park. One of the first things you’ll notice is how easy it is to find parking—since it’s right in front of a large parking lot, there’s typically plenty of space available. The restaurant itself is impressively spacious, with a fantastic outdoor seating area that’s pet-friendly. While indoor seating is slightly limited, they’ve got a connected bar area just to the side of the main space with more high-top counter seating, which is a great option if the main dining area is full. The menu here is huge—almost overwhelming at first because there are so many options to choose from! But once you land on something, you’ll be blown away by the portion sizes and the affordability. The prices are incredibly reasonable for the amount of food you get. The entire place exudes tropical island vibes with a fun tiki theme, and even the staff uniforms reflect that. The team here is super friendly, upbeat, and welcoming, really embodying that laid-back aloha spirit. I ordered the Chamorro plate, and it was absolutely massive! For just $23, I got four tender, flavorful ribs, two large scoops of red rice, a generous helping of creamy potato salad, and a cup of chopped chicken in a bright, citrusy dressing that was incredibly refreshing. My friend went with the Musubi (not “Matsubi”!), which is a Spam, rice, and seaweed roll—kind of like a sushi roll but with that signature island twist. He absolutely raved about it, saying it was one of the best he’s had. If you’re into tiki drinks or just looking for a fun place to grab a beer, JJ’s has you covered there too. Their drink menu is full of tropical-themed cocktails that perfectly match the island vibe. This is definitely a spot I’ll be coming back to, and I highly recommend stopping by if you’re ever in the area. Whether you’re here for a quick bite, a drink, or a full-on island feast, JJ’s Island Grindz is a must-visit!

We went here for lunch and I ordered the Hawaiian combo, which came with kahlua pork, huli huli chicken macaroni salad and rice. The kahlua pork came shredded and almost tasted like it had been boiled or rinsed, it was weird. The huli huli chicken looked good and was a grilled leg of chicken, when I tried it, it had clearly had been cooked at some earlier time and refridgerated, then reheated to order, not sure how I feel about that, but fair enough if that's how it's done, however, the problem I had was the chicken was still fridge temperature cold at best and tepid at worst, which to me is a recipe for disaster/food poisoning. I sent it back and told them it was cold and they didn't seem surprised, they told me they would cook me another leg rather than reheat the one I sent back, when the replacement leg was brought out, the skin was hot, but yet again the meat was tepid inside, it hsd also been overcooked at some point and had that canned chicken taste and texture, because of the temperature there was no way I was going to risk eating it, but I couldn't be bothered to say anything again so left it. Before we left, I foolishly went to the bathroom and for me it's always a gauge of how clean the kitchen is and ooof, I wish I hadn't gone, the place was filthy, if I could upload pictures I'd post them for a buyer beware. This place needs a serious clean up. My husband got a doggy bag and took the chicken home but I didn't want to risk it, so I threw it away, sadly I cant recommend this place.