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

5 stars for the customer service alone! Super friendly and very affordable and accommodating. All…read moreitems can be made vegan. Everything is made fresh daily and made to order. Nice variety for being so far off the highway. Cute outdoor tables, clean restrooms. CASH ONLY First off order the Arnold Palmer, you can thank me later. I ordered the vegan taco salad. It was delicious.

The food truck setup is casual and easy with just two long picnic benches to eat at (shaded) right…read morenext to the truck. You can get drinks at the cafe nearby. The esquites was just like I remembered from the street in Mexico! So delicious and creamy and flavorful.

This was my favorite meal on our trip to the Big Island. They need to open a restaurant!!read more

Smash burger is melt in your mouth - excellent quality beef sourced from a local farmer. Large…read moreselection of sweet treats - the ube cake was a bit dry (likely days old) but very tasty. The juices were fresh tasting. This place has a limited menu and hours due to recent storms affecting the property but quality of food and service was outstanding. Be patient while they repair and rebuild (including the town/roads getting here). Would return not just for the novelty of eating at the "southern most" US restaurant but for all the reasons a diner would frequent a food establishment.

A Little Hidden Gem Filled With Aloha…read more Hana Hou Restaurant was honestly the best food experience we had during our entire 8-day trip to the Big Island. We stayed in Waikoloa Village and explored Kona, Hilo, Volcano Park, South Point, the Green Sand Beach, and the Black Sand Beach, so we had plenty of opportunities to try different places. And somehow, this little hidden gem ended up being our favorite. We're from the Los Angeles area and were traveling with my husband and our teenage son, and from the moment we walked in, we felt something different here. The service was genuinely friendly, the employees seemed happy to be there, and there was such a warm aloha spirit throughout the restaurant. That kind of genuine hospitality was missing at some of the other places we visited. Even something as simple as sitting down for a cup of coffee on the morning of Day 5 of our trip felt like a pleasure. The vibe was relaxed, welcoming, and local. You could feel that this was a place connected to the community. And the food was AMAZING. My son ordered the pizza, and it was HUGE -- so big that he had enough left over for the next day. My husband had the chicken, and I ordered the noodles. Everything was delicious. But I have to talk about the papaya. I do not like papaya. At all. I was just craving some fresh fruit, so I asked what they had, and they told me they only had papaya. I figured, okay, I'll try it. It was HANDS DOWN the best papaya I have ever had in my life. I loved it so much that later in the trip, when we stopped at a fruit stand and I bought papaya, I was immediately disappointed because it wasn't even close to the papaya we had at Hana Hou! We've been to Maui and Oahu before, and this was our first trip to the Big Island. If you're traveling around the island, I highly recommend making a stop here. Don't let the fact that it's a little tucked away fool you -- this place is a true hidden gem. We're so grateful we found Hana Hou. The food was wonderful, the people were wonderful, and most importantly, we felt the aloha spirit here in a way that really stayed with us. Mahalo, Hana Hou, for being one of the highlights of our trip!

Great meal. Fish burrito was fantastic. The mango hot sauce was delish. Worth the stop if you're…read morein the area.

We've been on the Big Island for five days, and Shaka Tacoz is by far the best food we've had!…read more I ordered the Tacos de Birria, and wow -- they immediately took me back to my hometown of San Diego, a place I haven't lived in for almost 40 years. That kind of flavor brought back memories I didn't expect from a taco! Everything was absolutely delicious, and I already know this won't be my last visit. I'll definitely be back -- and next time I'm bringing all three of my sons with me! If you're on the Big Island, do not miss Shaka Tacoz!

PIZZA WAS BAD! I have lived in Naalehue for years and decided to try the pizza on day driving…read moredown S Point Road. Its a temporary outdoor vendor with a home type gas oven that would be used at home sets up at Ama's Kitchen. The couple the day my wife and I stopped it was a young European couple cooking. The 2 pizzas cost 48 dollars before the 5 dollar tip. The dough was very salty and not quite crisp with a soft doughy interior, the sauce was out of a can in front of you and basic. The pizza was only edible due to the fact it took 50 dollars to get them. It was really bad stuff if it came from a freezer we would have thrown out. Its a wonderfull area of Hawaii but a HUGE lack of conveniences like burgers subs supermarket etc. Food in Kau is very hard to find and none of it is a value unless you count the 5 dollar hot dogs at the intersection of S point Road and the highway Costco dogs at a remote site, toppings 1 dollar each! (yes ketchup and mustard 1 dollar) Avoid the pizza do your self a favor and dont feel ripped off!

Family owned and operated. Great portion of fresh fish w…read morecrispy fries and ono sauce for dipping. Fair priced and a place our family will use regularly for its quality. Mahalo nui, a hui hou

This was one of the stops on the way to the volcano. It was recommended by a coworker of mine, so I…read morewas glad the stop was part of our tour. They're known for their sweetbread and malasadas, but they also have hot food and ice cream. We shared one of their pork platters. It was pretty good. Pork was super tender! There were 2 portions of pork, which seemed a lot, but I was left wanting more. We also got one guava malasada. This one is just their flavored sweet bread, coated with sugar, no filling. It was so light, fluffy, and delicious! Not heavy or oily. Dare I say these are better than Leonards in Waikiki? I regretted just getting one, because getting in that line again to order more would take too long. Oh that's another thing... Your mindset needs to be on island time because you will wait more than 10 minutes for your food. The place is small, but the property is huge. All dining is outdoor in their patio and two gazebo-like structures. There are two lines to place your order, which helps with the crowd: one by the main door, and the other by the patio. If you like up by the main door, you'll find all their sweet bread loaves, rolls, and snacks. If you line up by the patio, you'll find their pastry case. Either way, you're doomed to pick up more than you came there for. This place is a must! Make the drive. It's so worth it!

A tale of two experiences…read more.. The service? Let's just say the malasadas were warmer than the welcome. We asked for the custard-filled malasadas and the aunties in front ranted "why everyone calls it custard, it's not custard, it's vanilla" in a very annoyed voice. We also felt a little rushed while ordering, which caught us off guard. I was expecting a little more aloha and a little less hurry. Now the malasadas? Oh my goodness... absolutely worth the trip. Call it vanilla, call it custard--I honestly don't care because it was delicious. Soft, fluffy, filled with creamy goodness. I'd happily come back for the malasadas. Hopefully next time the aloha is as warm as the pastries. Mahalo!

OMG! Such yummy Ono tacos. I've never had better! Grounds…read moreare nice with seating under shade trees. Only downside was that there were a ton of flies (not that it's the fault of Shaka Tacoz). Our meal was ready in less than the promised time so bonus points.

We absolutely love Shaka Tacoz…read more We come to Kona annually, and getting the Ono Taco is a tradition for us. The fish is cooked perfectly, and the tacos are perfectly seasoned. The plate includes three tacos, and we always get the mango chili sauce. The sauce is rated with "two chili's," so it has some kick, but it won't burn your taste buds (they do have hotter sauces). We've always had great service. They have all been welcoming and friendly. There are plenty of parking spots and other shops to visit. When you order, you can either wait or get a text when your food is ready. Plenty of tables throughout the place are shaded, which is perfect. For me, it's not an issue, but flies and other bugs can buzz around your food (I just shoo them away). We 100% recommend Shaka Tacos.

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.

If you have ever heard the term "hidden gem", that perfectly describes Saucy Mama's food truck. The…read morefood truck is located about 17 miles south of Hilo airport in Mountain View on the Big Island in Hawaii. Use your GPS map and you will find the hidden gem. The truck is located off the street in a stationary position behind a chain-linked fence. "It doesn't move except during an earthquake", according to Rachel, the friendly, smiling, lovely woman who owns the business. Rachel makes all her food from scratch and her food menu changes each day, except for two main items that you can see in the images: Kalua Pork Taco Plate and African Peanut soup. My tacos were piled high with meat and the raspberry chipotle sauce on the Kalua Pork taco gave it a delicious tropical island twist. My plate consisted of one Kalua pork taco and one chicken taco that was covered in a pineapple chutney that I loved. The Hapa rice (a mixture of white and brown rice) was provided with Rachel's "Awesome Sauce". I mixed the Awesome Sauce into the rice and loved every bite. I also bought the African Peanut soup and let my brother-in-law taste it before me. He took his first spoonful, looked at me and said, "wow!". He took four more spoonfuls and followed each one with another "wow!". I brought a second portion home and everyone who tried it, including me, had the same "wow" reaction. Without hesitation, I suggest you try the taco plate and peanut soup (unless you have a peanut allergy). If you are not a fan of cilantro, let Rachel know since some items have cilantro on (or in) them. Since this is a food truck, and the 4 to 6 food item menu changes daily, you never know what items will be on the menu when you visit. I think you will find something delicious no matter when you visit. My brother-in-law had the spaghetti bowl and raved about how great the sauce tasted. It was a very large portion so his wife got to taste it at home and she also said it tasted great! I also bought 3 of the four 16 ounce soups being served that day: a Thai dish called Jok with shrimp, a meatless taco soup, and a creamy chicken and mushroom soup. All were yummy as stated by all the relatives with whom I shared the soups. Lastly, I bought two limeades, one of which included a blended cucumber, adding an extra layer of flavor to the already delicious, refreshing drink. There is so much to try at Saucy Mama's that I may need to return before I head back home to the mainland. The truck is open for business only Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday between 11:00 AM and 5:00 PM, so be sure to visit only on one of those three days. Did I mention that on the Yelp Top 100 Food Trucks list updated in July, 2025, Saucy Mama's was ranked 38. There are thousands of food trucks all over the United States so to be ranked 38 is quite a distinguished honor! Congratulations, Rachel!!

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!

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 !!!!