I struggle with Hula's. I want to like it so much and yet, every time I leave I always feel like my experience was a wash.
The good: Their patio is killer. It's probably one of the best in Phoenix. They have great happy hours, especially on the weekends. The menu has some very interesting and tasty sounding items on it.
The bad: The service is definitely only adequate. It is easy to be forgotten about here. Then we come to the food. I said everything sounds great, but when it comes to taste, the flavors are just middling. Nothing pops save for the sweet potato fries, but even those don't hold a candle to the ones at Fez or Delux. I blame their sauces.
Given it's location, Hula's is a good place to go, but don't expect to be blown away by the food.