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    Shaka Tacoz

    4.7 (1k reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    shaka Tacoz
    Jessica F.

    Incredible tacos and you can mix and match different proteins! Every serving comes with 3 fabulous filled tacos with great ingredients. Interesting sauces are available like guava hot pepper (recommend!) and mango chile and chipotle, all super flavorful options. The steak and fish were my favorite proteins, the steak was not chewy at all and the fish was grilled perfectly. Loved all of the pickled toppings. Bonus, you can see the sunset from the patio! Lovely quick stop for dinner at a great price point.

    David S.

    This was a definite pit stop on our way from Hilo to Kona. The restaurant has parking out front and you order inside which has seating available but pick up the food at the outdoor area where they are made. We got the Ono fish tacos and birria style tacos. Both come in 3's. The ono unfortunately was a little dry but flavor was not bad. The birria tacos were flavorful, crunchy and filling. Def recommend the birria tacos. Next time I'm gonna get a quesadilla which also looked amazing. Great restaurant to check out if you're nearby or passing through.

    Jasmin P.

    Flavorful tacos, you get 3 per order, and fun side sauces where you can pick 2 per order. There is also an amazing ocean view if you sit outside in the back. We're vegetarian, so we ordered 5 chorizo tacos and one bean and rice taco to try, plus an order of chips and salsa. The salsa was good, we just thought it needed a little more salt and spice for our taste. Such an awesome lunch spot if you are out here visiting or touring Kona coffee farms. You order at the counter and then pick up your food from the food truck parked out front. We parked across the street off the highway, and the lady taking our order was super nice and patient. This ended up being one of our favorite meals of the trip.

    Carnitas tacos, quesadillas, birria tacos, burrito
    Kylie S.

    Plentiful seating and enough parking right outside and across the street. If you come in the evening, you might get lucky and catch a beautiful sunset. Food was good! These tacos definitely run more of a local fusion than true Mexican tacos down the road. The carnitas tacos were basically kalua pig but still good! Make sure you order inside with the friendly workers and pick up your food outside at the food truck window!

    Birria and pork and chicken tacos
    Amelia C.

    I think this could be one of the best taco places on the big island, however on a scale of tacos in general, not the best. Needed cilantro and probably do more cheese.not a ton of flavor. We got birria tacos and then the original Shaka tacos with pork and chicken. It looked great but just need something more. Also 3 tacos is not filling enough for a meal. Maybe the fish tacos are where they stand out. Ambiance is nice, cool to eat with an ocean view and service was really nice. Cool atmosphere and food came out quickly. Limited parking. Nice stop for a light bite if in the area.

    An L.

    The fish tacos were a bit dry and flavorless for my taste. The mango chili sauce was sweet and tangy with no spice. The shop itself was lovely with a patio in the back overlooking the water.

    Carlos I.

    This place is OK, don't get caught up in the social media hype. I had 4 steak Shaka Originals the taste of the meat by its self is lacking flavor. I'd recommend either cutting the white sauce or the pickled onions because having both just makes the tacos sour. I had the chipotle side salsa and it had a little kick, it was good. Cons, soft taco are made with 2 corn tortillas, but not here unless you pay extra. The other con, well if you have read my reviews before, I hate when an establishment only offers canned soft drinks, it's 2026 we need to move past this. But other then this, tacos were ok mediocre at best. But then again, I am from California, home of the best Mexican food so it's hard to compare.

    Kalua pork getting washed
    Brenden P.

    Stopped in for the venison street tacos, $20 for three, and absolutely worth it. The meat was tender, flavorful, and seasoned just right without being overpowered by the toppings. The place has both indoor and outdoor seating, and I'd recommend grabbing a spot outside if the weather's good bc you get a clear ocean view that adds a lot to the experience. The vibe is relaxed but well-kept, and prices are fair for the quality and the setting. A funny bonus: while enjoying my meal, I could see a pig being groomed down the hill! Not something you see every day, and it somehow fit perfectly with the laid-back, coastal charm of the place. Service was very fast. Overall, great food, decent value, and a memorable setting.

    Fish tacos
    Roshan R.

    I wasn't impressed. The fish tacos were buried under sauces and slaw, so I could barely taste the fish--though the fish itself was well-seasoned and tasty. Prices felt high for what you get. Overall, very underwhelming flavors for a fish taco. The worst part was the outdoor seating: yes, the views are great, but the patio was crawling with lizards. It almost felt like a theme, and it was distracting enough to kill the appetite.

    Jacob N.

    This was by far.... One of the best, if not the best fish tacos and burritos... that I have ever had The service, was amazing. She was sweet, answered everything that we needed to know. She took her time with us to and didn't rush us to pick. We just got here and can't wait to go back two or 3 times in the week that we are here The burrito. The burrito was by far one of the stupidest burritos that I have ever had. It was full, the sauce that came with it, which was the hottest one they have was phenomenal and probably one of the best sauces that I've had. I would bottle it if I could. This place is a solid 10-10. No question. I'm dying to go back and I left 3 hours ago

    Two steak Tacoz
    Kelsie R.

    Best tacos I've had in a long time! Great spot, easy ordering online and then you can take it outside to eat with a beautiful view of the ocean. The service was also really great and helpful Tried: chicken burrito, steak tacoz Loved: my steak tacos were amazing. Recommend getting the cheesy tortilla and the guava ginger sauce on the side - very unique but perfect with the tacos!

    Birria pork tacos (left) carne asada tacos (right)
    Moni K.

    Shaka Tacoz has popped up in a few searches and was a recommendation as a quick bite spot on our way back to Kona from Black Sands beach. The carne asada were nicely seasoned and then topped with a bunch of delicious pickled onions, sauces and shredded lettuce. . The Birria tacos was much less complex but tasted extremely good. The crispy cheese shell paired nicely with the flavorful pork. Cilantro and onions topped the meat and the shell was lightly dusted with a white crumbly cheese. I would highly recommend these two, if you're undecided.

    View from porch
    Kameran M.

    A must stop when in Hawaii. Delicious tacos and salsa. Fast friendly service. Nice view off the back porch and fun to watch the local pets.

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    Absolutely the best tacos ever! Unfortunately we discovered this place on our last day or else we'd have come every day.

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    The food was amazing so fast very nice. People will definitely be back when I go back to Hawaii.

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    Really good sauces! Loved the mango and guava sauces, enjoyed the fish tacos but they were maybe a little too well done. Many drink options

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    Black Rock Pizza - Captain Cook - Build your own pizza

    Black Rock Pizza - Captain Cook

    4.6(490 reviews)
    0.2 mi
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    I have had pizza in the People's Republic of China, all over Europe, Africa and the USA. I am here…read moreto testify that Black Rock Pizza in Captain Cook is now my all time favorite. Their homemade sauce and dough is phenomenal. The drinks are great! My favorite is the black sand margarita. The staff is wonderful.. so far we have eaten here twice on our stay.

    My husband and I love pizza, so on our last night on the Big Island we decided to grab pizza before…read moreour manta ray night swim. We ordered one small pizza to go and were happy to see how many options they had. Unfortunately for us, a lot of them included pork, which we don't eat. Still, I picked one pizza I was really curious about, and I was pleasantly surprised when they had no problem swapping pepperoni for chicken. That flexibility is always appreciated, and it never felt like we were limited just because we don't eat pork. We didn't dine in, but I noticed they have a really interesting cocktail menu, which fits the island vibe perfectly! To be honest, my husband wasn't expecting much, pizza isn't exactly what you come to Hawaii for, right? That's what we assumed. But wow, we were wrong. About 40 minutes later, back at our hotel (after a shower and everything), we finally sat down to eat, and the pizza was still amazing. Crunchy crust, great texture, and full, balanced flavors. We're no longer on vacation, but we still talk about this place and easily rank it in our top three food spots from our Big Island trip, which says a lot, because we're serious about pizza. If we ever come back to Hawaii (and I believe they have locations on other islands too), we will 100% be getting pizza from here again. Highly recommend giving it a try if you're visiting Hawaii

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    Mi Taqueria Potosina Mexican Food - Chicken enchiladas

    Mi Taqueria Potosina Mexican Food

    4.4(41 reviews)
    8.5 mi

    This place is legit!! The best chicken enchiladas plate I had in Kona!…read moreNot just enchiladas, the rice was so on point and so was the beans! I was pleasantly surprised how good everything was on my plate! Tiny hole in the wall to-go only taqueria is a gem! I will be back again to try something else.

    I'm always on the hunt for great authentic tacos, and I'd been here before with a good experience…read more I loved that it's a family-run, mom-and-pop, honest-to-goodness legit Mexican taqueria -- and that vibe is still there. Unfortunately, not much else lived up to my last visit. The woman behind the counter was not gunning for any friendship or customer service awards. When I asked for extra hot sauce for the 3 tacos I ordered, I was met with a firm "No, only 1!" I clarified -- one per taco, since I bought three. Still "No!" After some negotiating, I talked her into two, but you'd have thought I was asking her to part with a kidney. I asked if they had sodas -- clearly hoping for a Diet Coke. Short answer, and definitely not sweet: "No." She eventually mumbled something about drinks next door. (The lady next door, by the way, was absolutely delightful.) Jalapeños? "No." Chiles toreados? "No." This is simply not the person who should be working front of house. When my order was finally ready, she tried to short me on that hard-won second hot sauce -- you know, the kidney. The food came out hot and fresh, and after that service experience, I was expecting it to be nothing short of amazing. Because really -- how do you treat customers like that if the food isn't blowing people away? Sadly, the hot sauce wasn't hot. At all. And the food overall was pretty good -- not excellent, not amazing, just pretty good. I did enjoy the yellow corn tortillas; soft, warm, and nicely done. The asada was chopped into chunks, which works, and both the asada and birria tacos were topped with onion and cilantro. But here's my honest take, setting the service entirely aside: the Califas taco truck by Home Depot has better food overall. I hate to say it -- I was really hoping to recapture those great tacos from my last visit. It just wasn't meant to be. It can't be that hard to make them like they do in Mexico!

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