I decided to try a spicy garlic chicken plate with side salad and fries. The spicy garlic chicken…read moreis not on their menu, but they have other spicy stuff, so I asked if they could make the chicken that way. They were very accomodating and helpful. The order came out fairly quickly and as you can see from the pic, its a large portion - I couldnt finish it in two sittings. The chicken was not as crunchy as I would have liked, but it tasted great and was moist and tender inside. The lack of crunchiness may have been my fault since I added a little extra Sriracha on top of everything. I recommend Da Braddahz Grinds and will be back!

Small plate long wait but the food is pretty good. We have visited the island twice and each time…read morewe hit this place

Six stars if it were possible. Freshly made oer order and Hot and drooling yummy!!!…read more each filled generously with raspberry jam, coconut cream and bavarian cream dipped in sugar... there was a choice of many more fillings. Hey, there's always tomorrow we are staying 10 minutes away...YAY!!!!!

After a fun day exploring the island but frustrating day trying to get food including Malasadas -…read morewe decided to try this food truck having passed it by for years! Be prepared for a wait - it was probably near 30 minutes from waiting to order to waiting for our food but it is made fresh to order and you can customize flavors and toppings. The Malasadas are delicious - warm and fresh! The fillings for me were hit or miss - some like S'mores tasted lovely with marshmallows and what I assume was a Nutella filling but others, especially local flavors like Lilikoi tasted very artificial and overly sweet and anything with coconut in it turned to liquid like a coconut oil! Glad I tried them - fresh, warm and hit and miss on fillings

This is an unassuming spot located in the center of a little strip mall. However, once you enter,…read morethey actually have plenty of seating and were quite busy! We also came on a Friday evening, so it was nice to see of people here. The spot serves Hawaiian plate lunches, and it definitely did not disappoint. Portion sizes were huge, we probably had the best macaroni salad of our entire trip here, and flavors were super bold, but not overly salty. Pork Belly Fat Adobo (10/10) - this was fantastic! The meat was literally fall apart tender, and was able to retain its juiciness. Sometimes braised meat gets a little dry for me, but this place definitely does it right and preps some juicy pork. - the pork belly sauce mixed with the rice was probably one of my favorite things on this entire trip Spicy Garlic Furikake Chicken (8/10) - this was a huge plate! The fried chicken is super crispy and retains its crispiness on the outside for a while. It packs a very mild kick will not being overly salty or spicy. - to illustrate the crispiness, we were able to get our food to go, drive over to the beach, and while eating the chicken was still delicious and crisp Overall, a pretty unassuming spot from the outside, but as you can tell from the reviews of this place definitely hits the spot. Huge portion sizes, super crispy foods, and amazing flavors.

Sadly disappointed…read more Was looking forward to an "out of this world" experience based on IG posts but turned out to be a bust. We came here just before their lunch break and it seems as if we got the last of the AM batch of food they had already prepared. I HAD TO get the Garlic Furikake chicken plate that they were known for and it was dry. Not only that but the rice was dry as well. The Kalua Pork was dry too and the "spicy" garlic butter shrimp barely had any heat or garlic flavor at all. About the only thing that was decent was the Mac salad which was probably made and bought from somewhere else. I was also looking forward to buying a shirt, a tank top or a hat but here was ZERO apparel anywhere. The whole back wall was a big gridwall panel that was completely bare. I'm really hoping that the next time I drop in I will have a much more positive experience.

Always good, always fresh!! The garlic shrimp is super flavorful and the fresh crispy papaya salad…read moreis absolute perfection...my favorite meal yet I have tried many different things and never been disappointed. Mahalo plenty for putting so much love into your food!!

Food 5/5: all the food quality was on point and really resembled authentic Filipino food. Super…read morecrispy litchon and shrimps and juicy ribs (but some ribs were a bit dry). Cucumber salad was delicious as well as the onion dish. Rice was very well made. The to-go order took a bit longer than expected but we are on an island time so who cares lol I would highly recommend this place and call ahead to see where they are stationed!

Everything in my order was flavorful and cooked well, I enjoyed the laid back atmosphere and the…read moreservice was with love. the jerk chicken was a sweet spicy, the yellow rice was a nice compliment, the pumpkin cornbread was delicious, I loved the combo and the plantain was sweet and tangy. I will be back to try more of the menu for sure.

Great food! I ordered the jerk chicken with a side of curried potatoes and rice and beans, which…read morecame out to about $20 -- and honestly, it was enough for both lunch and dinner. Everything came out hot and fresh, and the portion size was impressive. For the price, I got a generous helping of soft curried potatoes, two chicken legs, rice and beans, a cute little cornbread muffin, and a couple of pieces of plantain. I'm still not sure how he packed it all in. I asked if the jerk was spicy, and he turned it right back on me -- did I like it hot? I do. The chicken delivered: genuinely spicy, tender, and falling right off the bone. The potatoes had more of a jerk flavor than curry, but they were still delicious. The rice and beans were decent -- I'm not usually a big rice person, and they came out a touch al dente -- but mixed with the jerk sauce from the chicken, they actually worked pretty well. Probably wouldn't order them on their own again, but no complaints in context. I'll definitely be back. Next time I'm eyeing the curry goat or curry chicken, and I'll be getting those potatoes again for sure. There are plenty of other options on the menu I want to try too, so it may be a tough call -- but either way, this one's going back in the rotation.

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 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!

We love this place. Fire food, delicious salsas and guacamole, and excellent customer service…read more Highly recommend

So I've seen their signs and seen them online, but never made my way over to try them out!! That…read morechanged today! I needed something from Home Depot and they are located right in the parking lot! I ordered 2 asada and one quesabirria tacos. I asked for their hottest hot sauce, which I was told was the red sauce. The order didn't take too long to come out. Again this was an advanced food truck with a remote buzzer to let you know when your food is ready! I guess I'm used to the old school roach coaches where they just yell at you when your order is ready! My overall impression was that the flavors were a little on the bland side, but overall very good. The quesabirria taco was crispy on the outside and with soft melty cheese and moist tender meat on the inside. Adding their not so hot red sauce gave it much more flavor, but it could have used a little more heat in my opinion. Could have also been helped if it came with the consume. My fault, I forgot to order it, but for an extra $3, not sure it would have made that much of a difference. I was very impressed with the little asada tacos. Pretty small, but packed with meat and more flavorful than the quesabirria. Maybe because these came with salsa already applied! That may be the reason. Either way, pretty darn good show for a Hawaiian Mexican experience. I'd do it again. Probably get 3 or 4 asada tacos next time.

Shrimp food truck…read more Negatives -a little pricy, but it depends on what you get. Positives -taste: we got the shrimp sampler. All of the shrimp had amazing flavor and we loved how the rice was drenched in the sauces. The pork was very flavorful as well. Overall 5/5 We enjoyed our food and that was it. Not much to mention about service or ambience, it's a food truck on the side of the road.

One of our favorite stops! I'm so grateful that Aloha Mix Food Truck cafe exists in an otherwise…read morequieter part of the island. We had planned to go to the Punalu'u Bake Shop and this food truck and were pleasantly surprised that they're just across the street from one another! After picking up some malasadas and admiring the garden plants came to this food truck, parked cheerily between a little store and home, with both a shaded eating area and a cornhole games set up in front of it. Unfortunately a few things were out of stock when we visited (no strawberries and burgers I believe) but we were still able to pick up a shrimp sampler plate and acai berry bowl to share (came out to ~$30). While we waited for our order, we enjoyed a spirited game of cornhole! About 15 minutes later our buzzer rang and our order was ready. We took it to the beach nearby to eat. The acai bowl melted quickly and tasted healthier and less sweet than most, if that's your thing! The granola was good. The shrimp plate was yummy with lots of sauce for the rice below (the best bites). We felt that the curry shrimp was the tastiest, the cajun shrimp a bit spicy, and the lemon pepper good but standard. A little fresh salad on the side was a good accompaniment.

Stopped by for empanadas. The gracious owner apologized that he was working on a large order but…read morewas able to fulfill our small order quickly. Ordering can be done online or from tablet at the store. We liked Grandma's Empanadas best with its delicious ground pork and Puerto Rican spices. Pollo Loco was slightly dry and more one-dimensional. The crust was thin and super crispy. Also tried Guava Quesitos from "Kona Sweets Bakeshop" they had at the counter and were glad we did: guava and cream cheese in puff pastry was match made in heaven. Other goods from "Kona Sweets Bakeshop" are also available at the cafe next door.

Some of the best empanadas ever!! Yum!!…read more Grandma's empanadas- 7/5 Puerto Rican Pernil - 7/5 Service and staff were so friendly and top-notch.