Today was fast! Had no problem asking for something different because I always order the same…read morething! Food is definitely authentic and delicious!

We've been going to Panchos for years, and we're sharing this simply to bring awareness as part of…read morethe community that's supported them for so long. Lately, the flavor and quality feel different, everything tastes a bit bland and similar across dishes, with not much standing out. We'd love to see more freshness and variety brought back, like adding toppings such as lettuce, cabbage, or guacamole to help elevate the meals. Always a Panchos tacos fan!!

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.

My family has enjoyed the taco truck and we are so happy they have a brick and mortar to visit…read moreanytime we want. The tacos are fantastic ! Another family favorite are the carne asada loaded fries, it's a little more on the pricy side but perfect to share or have a little extra to eat for leftovers as it heats up nicely in an air fryer; testament to the quality. Kind eats, in Pahoa for sure.

After living on this island for 20 years and vacationing before that for many years, we finally had…read morea mean at Uemeke's in Kona. I had the cajun grilled mahimahi fish tacos and my hubs had sweet and sour tempura ahi belly. They were both ono-licious!! I can't wait to try out the Express in Hilo since we live this side....

I've always heard great things about this place and have sampled the poke nachos a couple of times…read moreoff my friends' plates. Each time I sampled, I always told myself to go get it but never seemed to catch them the correct time and date until recently! It's located in the parking lot of Safeway and Target, closer to the Safeway gas station. Parking will never be an issue here. My roommate and I both wanted the spicy poke nachos, but we ended up deciding to also try their fish & chips too after seeing someone's order. The orders were HUGE; def worth the price paid. The fish & chips came with a bed of fries and 4 huge fish sticks with furikake and sauce drizzled on top. The fish was nicely cooked and fried, but kind of bland. The mayo sauce was really good! I wished there were more of it for my fish. Fries were delicious! The poke nacho was just as amazing as the ones I sampled off of. The nachos were really crispy and the poke was fresh. Wished there was a bit more poke tho. The ocean salad complimented the dish really well too. I highly recommend the poke nachos from here! They offer spicy, avocado, or both. Fresh poke and crispy nachos. P.S. The original restaurant is located in Kailua-Kona which is quite a drive away. Very nice to have an express food truck in Hilo!

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!!

One of the best food trucks in Hilo. Great prices and friendly staff! They make some bomb shoyu…read morepoke! And everything is fresh!

Posted up by Kai Store. The chips for the nachos and poke was Ono. Very friendly and reasonable…read morepricing.

Reuben's is located in Hilo town, fronting the Hilo Bay…read more We were just walking the town to get in some exercise and came across Reuben's. Since it was almost lunch and we were getting a little hungry why not check them out. The restaurant has a nice Mexican flare to it and a lot of seating. I decided on the two enchilada combination which came with rice and beans. Loved the rice and beans, but found the fillings too be a little salty. Still edible downed with a beer it was filling. There is no complimentary chips and salsa offered.. Booo... Prices are pretty reasonable, AC comfortable and nice vibe. I like the atmosphere of this place and probably come back to try another dish. Hopefully it won't be too salty. 3.5 Stars...

The portion sizes are generous, so you definitely get your money's worth. However, I value food…read morequality more than portion size, and this restaurant didn't fully meet my expectations. The food was just average--nothing really stood out as delicious. I ordered the red pozole with pork, but I had wanted chicken instead, so that was disappointing. We also ordered the carnitas, a burrito, and a lengua taco. Unfortunately, everything was just okay and lacked the flavor I was hoping for. Overall, I don't think I'll be returning when I'm craving Mexican food. I'd rather make it at home than come back to this restaurant.

We were buying some sandwiches next door and chanced upon this factory…read more The lady who was making tortillas was very welcoming and allowed us to take pictures and sample the warm tortilla (yum).

Great food, friendly people . Have done business with them for almost 20 years . Great product!read more

Open during covid November 2020 Friday, I thought they were going to retire, so I was delighted to…read moresee the crimson truck from Kalapaki beach! The consistency of this two man band is incredible and appreciated especially during a pandemic! Kudos aside, the ginger chicken karaage bao wrap is one of the most delicious menu items on the island. I live here so this is no one visit in a lifetime review. It's best had on the spot as the ethereal bao wrap melts in your mouth but also in your hands after about 20 minutes. Get the salad the greens are impeccable and the homemade dressing/sandwich topping delightful. Lemon honey ginger

For an island treat head on to Kikuchi's food truck by the airport! We stopped here for a bite to…read moreeat before our helicopter tour and we were so glad we chose this instead of the restaurants in the shopping center. FOOD: amazing flavors made with the freshest ingredients! The pulled pork was super tender and bursting with smoky flavors and the fresh made bun was excellent! Now for the vegetarian option I had the island garden sushi wrap that looked like the Hawaiian rainbow! Loved the purple sweet potatoes and the salad! Everything was so fresh and tasty! I highly recommend this food truck and skip the restaurant row and other touristy restaurants nearby! Your taste buds will thank you!