Hawaiian BBQ from a Bloomington food truck run by Amber Racoma, now also served at IU's Globe dining spots.
About Mama Dukes Hawaiian BBQ Mobile
Mama Dukes Hawaiian BBQ is run by Amber Racoma, who cooks island flavors passed down by her mother. IU Dining describes it as a food-truck favorite that became a campus staple.
In December 2025 IU Dining announced that Mama Dukes now serves at The Globe. The Globe rotates Bloomington food trucks and restaurants through locations at Eigenmann, the Indiana Memorial Union and Bookmarket.
On the No Dishes Podcast
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Pacific Grindz: Mama Dukes & Pinoy Garden with Amber Racoma and Maria St Clair
What happens when two beloved local restaurants combine forces? You get Pacific Grindz! Mama Duke's Hawaiian BBQ and Pinoy Garden Cafe have a new collab featuring a fusion of Filipino flavor with Hawaiian hospitality that can be…
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Amber Racoma, owner, Mama Dukes Hawaiian BBQ
After plans to open a food truck with her Mom to bring a taste of Hawaii to Bloomington, Amber Racoma's world was rocked in February of 2020 when her mom passed away from cancer. She initially gave up on the plans and focused on…
The No Dishes Podcast with Jordan Davis, shared with permission. More episodes

