Absolutely amazing food! The service was great and they clearly had pride in their establishment!…read moreWill be coming here again!!

Yummy tacos on our way out of town. We sat outside and enjoyed the fresh air. There is a restaurant…read moreconnected to this place so don't get the 2 mixed up!

We stopped by this food truck driving back to Kona from Punalu'u. The signs are small, so be on the…read morelookout as soon as you start getting closer. We got the chicken burrito, corn in a cup (elote), and vegetable quesadilla. The salsa served with the dishes was super fresh and delicious. The burrito was filling and the chicken was well cooked. They also had pupusas, birria, and other great options. There are a couple tables to enjoy your meals, as well as open parking. They were also selling local lilikoi and icecream bean the day we were there.

This place is a gem! Food is made fresh to order and has that homemade feel that is hard to find. I…read moregot the breakfast burrito with carne asada and highly recommend it. The potatoes in it were wow-factor good, boiled to perfection and seasoned independently. It was carefully assembled so not a single bite felt dry. They provide salsa, but it wasn't necessary for me on this burrito. The place has nice picnic table seating with a shade cover, and the ambiance of greenery is a big upgrade from the typical roadside food truck. Staff are pleasant and were proactive in listing out the ingredients in each dish in case there was anything you'd rather be left out. Easy to grab a coffee from the shop next door while your food is being prepared.

Delicious and fresh! What a surprisingly unique find on the side of the road on the way to the…read moreVolcanoes National Park. The ingredients are all so fresh and all their dishes have unique spins. The chicken salad in a fresh papaya was delightful. The Haole Boy pizza was every Hawaiian pizza lovers dream. The dessert fridge was a party for the eyes. So many delicious and unique desserts from pumpkin pie to Dubai Brownies. There is something for everyone! The ambience is wonderful too! With local paintings adorning the walls and the restrooms. A must stop and must see! Also plenty of room for a crowd outside at the picnic tables in the front and on the side.

3/4/26 Huli Huli…read moreChicken Welcome to the southernmost restaurant of the USA! Welcome to the southernmost village! We came by on a weekday around 4 PM, and were quickly seated. They have ample parking out front, and as this is situated in a slightly more rural part of the island, I wouldn't expect them to be extra extraordinarily busy. They are also right across the street from a renowned bakery for Malasadas (donuts with no hole). Service was quick and kind throughout our stay. Huli Huli Chicken (7/10) - they give a massive entire half chicken! As expected, the thigh and wings were super tender. I will know, that this chicken breast was probably one of the most tender chicken breast that I've ever had. SOOO JUICY!!! the meat itself was super succulent and each bite was very tasty. - my only complaint is regarding the flavor. Huli Huli chicken is usually barbecued outside, with a pretty crisp and dark exterior. However, this chicken's exterior was quite pale, and I'm unsure if they grilled it. It's possible that it is a baked chicken. Overall, the spot is unique because it claims it's the southern most restaurant of the USA. The Huli Huli chicken is super tender, like the exterior signature barbecue flavor that other local spots have.

Had the ono fish tacos. "Voted the best fish tacos in the…read morestate," the man said. He ain't lying. Smother them in the mango chili sauce!

This place was BOMB! We had fish tacos and a fish burrito, and both were so fresh and delicious…read more The portion sizes are just right, and the ambiance is super cool. We felt like the menu had amazing options but also wasn't so overwhelming like some other trendy places can be. It felt like they know what they do well, and they've just nailed it. The service was also friendly and pretty fast. When we come back to the Kona side of the Big Island, we will for sure be back to eat here again!

I have experience the worst Horrible food horrible services horrible customer services try be nicer…read moreto peoples and make the food delicious

Had to make a stop at Punaluʻu Bake Shop because you can't drive past that place and not give in…read more.. and yeah, zero regrets. Walked in and it's like instant comfort--sweet bread smell hitting you before you even figure out what you want. Grabbed a few items and every single one delivered. Soft, fresh, just the right amount of sweetness without feeling heavy. One of those spots where you take a bite, pause, and go "ok yeah... this is why people talk about this place." What I liked most is it didn't feel like a tourist trap--it felt real. Good energy, quick service, and plenty to choose from whether you want something sweet or just a quick snack for the road. Definitely one of those must-stop spots when you're cruising the island... just don't plan on leaving with only one thing.

My wife and I stopped by Punalu'u Bake Shop on a Thursday afternoon around 2:30 p.m. and almost…read moreeverything from their menu was sold out. The only items in their pastry case was two types of turnovers, bread pudding, normal malasadas with no fillings, and "Bismark" malasadas, malasadas filled with white cream and topped with chocolate. None of the fruit filled malasadas available. Like most of the guests in line, we were frustrated at the availability, or lack thereof. At the register, we overheard the woman behind the counter confirm that most of the store's inventory had been cleared out by locals who had placed large phone-in orders beforehand. In my opinion, this shortage could have been avoided: if large orders are placed well in advance, it seems like they could have planned better for their in-store guests by making more inventory? In any case, the plain malasada I had was fine, but not mind-blowing. Definitely not something I would go out of my way to try out, nor something I would wait in a line line for. The malasada had obviously been sitting around all day in the case and didn't taste especially fresh. If anything, the malasada was a little on the dense side. Out of curiosity, I also got a block of their bread pudding, and my goodness, that thing is a brick. The bread pudding here is dense! The bread pudding is loaded with raisins. If you're a raisin fan, you'll absolutely love the bread pudding. For everyone else, the raisins make the bread pudding a bit too sweet. Overall, my visit to Punalu'u Bake Shop was pretty disappointing. I would unlikely stop by again if I'm visiting this part of the island.

I came across Shaka Tacoz on a recommendation on r/VisitingHawaii, and the rec absolutely did not…read morelet me down. I knew I just had to try the venison taco, and it was absolutely scrumptious. My uncle got the birria, and he was in love with it. The food was ready fairly quickly after ordering. This location is at a food truck + artisan marketplace, and the Shaka Tacoz truck is right at the entrance from the parking lot, so it's easy to find. There's open air seating beyond the truck, or benches under the trees better the food truck and the parking lot. Great place to enjoy some shade and some tacoz. Ultimately my whole family loved this place and thought I was a hero for finding this gem!

We loved these! We tried the ono, pork and the venison. All were amazing…read more The service was great! We did pick these up from the truck at the marketplace just before closing and did have a few issues with our order being wrong and a few things forgotten so only thing is I'd confirm your order and double check before leaving. We would definitely go back!

TLDR - the staff are very nice and this place is very convenient when visiting the area, but I know…read moreI'll never come back. The food was tasteless and I don't appreciate when places try to get a double tip. Food options around the area are very limited, but I encourage tourists to take a chance and explore further. This place is a great convenience for people visiting Hawaii's Volcano National Parks and are starving after a long day of sightseeing. Unfortunately, I was very let down considering the great reviews it has online. This is a food truck, so as expected, the parking is extremely limited and there are only two picnic tables available if you choose to sit down and eat. The area is nice if you don't mind eating outdoors. When I went, there were only 2 people working in the truck. They were extremely nice and did warn us about waiting times. There was a long line of people so we had to wait about 25mins for our food. Honestly, this is not inherently a problem, but be ready to wait if it's busy. Now for the food and the reason I'm giving this place a low rating. I was allowed to mix the carnitas tacos and the chicken taco plate given that they're all the same price. The chicken had a nice spice to it, but every item on the dish was very bland. The rice felt dry, the refried beans felt like they were straight out of a can, and it could have all used some salt. But the big nono was that it appears they included a tip in their total before handing the machine over to you to add a tip and pay. Unless you tell me Hawaii's tax is close to 20% (which I know it's not), I find it very disrespectful when businesses do this to their customers.

Food takes a while, as they're just two people running the cart! I liked the birria tacos the most…read more The couple was so kind.

We were so lucky to find this spot during our trip around the island! The taco plate was delicious…read moreand filling. Drinks were spectacular too! The limeade was refreshing and the chai is a custom blend by the owners. The owner was friendly and we had a lovely time chatting. There is some outdoor seating available if needed! This food truck is tucked away a little bit, but just follow the signs and park on the street nearby. Casual, make sure to dress for the weather.

Definitely a hidden gem. Casual atmosphere, delicious food at reasonable pricing. Enjoyed talking…read morewith the husband and wife team. They are proud of the food they deliver and rihtly so, I enjoyed their signature dish - the Kalua Pork Taco plate and my husband had the Jerk Shrimp Plate. Definitely worth the stop when you want tasty food without any pretense. We will be back.

Wonderful place, great fresh food and smoothies/fruit. Gorgous dragon fruit farm, really great live…read moremusic on occasion. The most friendly people always, been here 4+ times and never had anything but an awesome time. Make sure to get the dragon fruit smoothie. Easy parking and good seating, call ahead if you have a large group but they are always. Happy to accommodate. Lots of good memories here :) and support local !!!!

This a phenomenal one man show, Kevin! We were lucky to eat there 3 nights in a row while visiting…read morethe area. Food was top notch in Kevin's yard with his neighbors. Live music a couple nights we were there! One of our favorite memory making moments in our travels! Mahalo Kevin! Aloha until we meet again!