Pahoa village is the place to be today for amazing BBQ! @BBQ RIBS is serving up seriously delicious…read moreBrisket that's so moist it just falls apart. And with awesome service and a fun market vibe, you won't want to miss out!

Here in Hawaii, we eat at Food Trucks. Generally it's SO GOOD! This is no exception! Great Local…read morefood. Great and fast service. Can't beat eating outside on fun picnic tables

Absolutely delicious. The portions were huge and everything was so very fresh. The owner was very…read morekind and thoughtful in her cooking. It's very worth going to and I would go back again. Loved it

Very satisfied! The birria was incredibly flavorful, and all of the food was fresh and delicious…read more You can tell everything was made fresh. The customer service was excellent, and everyone was friendly and welcoming.

Yes , a clean modern bar in Pahoa. Sports bar . Beers on…read moretap. 32oz size is the best in a nice cold glass mug!!! Chips and salsa . I asked for pico. Iykyk. The chile relleno, was real good. I have to come back to try other things on the menu

You been going to the Queens restaurant since the mid 1980s. I had my 21st birthday there. I also…read moreone time accidentally went there not even knowing it was Father's Day. And they thought I was making a statement. The restaurant was totally crowded with fathers and their children. I kept thinking why are all these fathers here with their kids. At the time I lived off grid in lower puna. No TV and all of that no social media. So because they thought it was making a statement,(as a single mom) they gave me a glass of wine for free they gave us dessert for free. After that my kids always made sure to wish me a happy Father's Day. With that said, the food has not changed much since the eighties and it's good. They're also affordable.

Beria tacos were great. Wonderfully crispy shell and tasty dipping sauce. Loved it. You get…read morethree tacos with the meal. The people on staff were great. Beer is in expensive relative to other restaurants. Small place but perfect for lunch.

Love love love this place! Food is always yummy - best for pick up. Prices are very reasonable. We…read moreusually get nachos and tacos - but everything has been good - even a plain bean and cheese burrito.

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!!

There were several food trucks at an event but when I saw the title and smelled the smoke, I made a…read morebee-line for this truck. I really wanted to try the brisket and ribs, but that wasn't possible unless I bought two plates. Chef suggested the brisket, so I got that with two sides of corn. Would the rather flimsy fork and no knife be enough? Oh yeah! The brisket just about fell apart. It was moist, which is hard to achieve; usually it's dried out. It was lightly sauced, enough to complement the meat, not drown it. The corn ears were juicy, also not dried out. I'll be looking for this truck next time I'm on the Hilo side! Gotta try those ribs.

I love the spicy coleslaw, I love the moist beans but more of, the best ribs on the island…read more Brisket? You don't even need a knife. Dave and Mannilyn, keep up the great work. Mahalo, Don

Just realized I didn't take any pictures. Sad! Well let me paint one for you…read more If you're missing your fancy big city food then this is the place to come. While they appear to be a casual, local, hippy establishment (and they are). The food and wait is worth every penny, (and pennies are more valuable now). You will hear live music when you approach building. It's bright and colorful, open air and you can feel your inner artist being inspired. The place is packed but you find a seat and listen to the laughter, singing, and sizzles from the kitchen. It's small and bundles of fruit seam to just be around everywhere. Your server gives you a menu and you think. "Oh wow! That's a bit pricy." But you're all in. Considering this place is proud of its farm to table reputation. Yes, nothing goes to waist here and it as fresh as you can possibly get. So you order and wait. And you wait, and you wait. Finally the plate arrives and it's beautiful. A paradise of fruit, veggie filled omelet and some things you're not sure if you can eat them or if it's just decoration. (You can eat them) Have you ever heard of a cranberry hibiscus? I'm not a fan of salsa with my eggs but they make their own from scratch and they also sell it. So I have to at least try it. "What is in this! Magic?" Before you know it a whole days life experience has just happened. There were ups, there were downs, and surprises. Not just from the food but the whole surroundings. Let's just say nothing was left on the plate and I have stories to tell. Our server was the sweetest older lady who you can tell just loved her job and people. In fact all the workers were just rays of sunshine and smiles. Did I just have breakfast or walk into a magical world where time stood still and surrounded me in song and colors. I swear I don't do substances, it's just that good.

Fresh fruits are served with your meal. I have ordered pancakes and their homemade tropical syrups…read moreare so delicious! Highly recommend

A great little find on the way out to Richardson's Beach. Nice menu of different wonton flavors…read morethat are fried up as you wait. The lady and gentleman running the stand are very approachable & helpful with choices. We got 5 different flavors and the Smoked Ahi & Cream Cheese was the favorite. I could order just those by the dozen. We will stop by again.

I have not had the pleasure to eat here but I can tell you these two ladies are the most wonderful…read morepeople you will ever meet and Michelle makes amazing food. If you want amazing food and amazing smiles, you won't find a better place on the island!