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

Superb performance! Recommend alignment... good 4x4! Requires regear to 4.88's... Bigger tires…read more37's...

I got fish wrap and other half got fish and chips. I bet he was so jealous. Because so much…read morevegetables in the wrap and the amount of that wrap was amazing so I can eat for two meals. Very yummy I had with ono. Fish and chips were mahimahi. My personal opinion Ono tastes better than mahimahi.

Love this place! Great sourdough breads, fabulous carrot cake, splendid coffees. It's all served…read morewith aloha spirit. I keep going back.

Great little Place to grab a quick breakfast sandwich on…read moreyour way out of town. The bacon,cheese and egg bagel is awesome. Price seemed a little high but that's pretty much h everywhere you go these days.

Really enjoyed this place all around. Went Saturday night and they had a concert taking place. Lots…read moreof people. Good vibes. Kid and dog friendly. Indoor outdoor seating. Nice little bar inside. Service was great, and didn't take long to get an order even though they were busy. The wings were great. Good flavor. Loved the mashed potatoes too. Whatever that sauce is that's served with the wings is really good too. Definitely will revisit this place.

Sunday Funday over Labor Day weekend! Live music, a fun vibe, and flavorful fried chicken. The…read moredrinks were good, and the staff was helpful. By the end of the evening, it was standing room only, but the aloha spirit was alive as people shared tables and made room whenever chairs opened up. Salad and chicken was good & large portions as always. If you're from the south skip the potato salad and opt for the Mac and Cheese.

Great views of the volcano…read more The taste of Hawaii menu is loaded with food and is great to share amongst a small family. Friendly staff, good food, but the view is what I'll be writing home about.

DISHONEST PEOPLE! Unfortunately there's not much as for choices for eating when visiting the…read moreVolcano. Unfortunately this restaurant decides to be dishonest with its customers in not only providing mini portions at high prices, which I consciously decided to accept, but the menu clearly states for 8+ people there is a 20% mandatory tip. Our party of 7 was charged their fee and when paying amd decoding on a tip my wife saw the fee already on the receipt (which they didn't even tell us, asking for a tip as well) I asked why and they just said "because you have more people". I don't mind paying a tip, but don't eat here if you dont want to support dishonest people.

Dropped by here for lunch, super friendly staff!…read more Handful of poke options, I got the 2 choice poke bowl with ahi Taegu and ahi honey garlic. Both soo good! Will be back next time I'm in Hilo and try the other ones.

This is a fish market so you can get fresh fish and poke at competitive prices…read more They close at 3:00 p.m. so they're usually busy and it does attract tourists as well. We went on a Monday afternoon and there was a couple of people in front of us and a small line forming behind us. The employee that helped us was friendly, patient and helped us sample many different pokes, answered our questions and made helpful suggestions. I got the shoyu and Korean poke, and my friend got the Korean Marlin. Decent portions and you know it's fresh. Great place for poke bowls.

Ono food, good and quick service. Big portions for a hungry appetite ! A locals fave place!read more

As someone who used to come here regularly and someone who visits every time I'm in town, it's…read morealways nothing but great! There can always be quite a wait. Sometimes you can join online, but every time I have they've reset the Yelp waitlist or kicked me off - that would be my only complaint. So go in person, add your name, and shop around the plaza. Highly recommend you give their pancakes a try. Warning - they're huge!! In my most recent visit, they made me another pancake to go because I accidentally poured shoyu on my original stack. Great service, sweet waitresses all around. My order every time I'm around is a Mauna Kea coffee, love how it's coconut but also simply sweet!

Food is great and service was awesome. Love the location, in the heart of Hilo. Ambiance was homie…read moreand inviting.

Pineapple Pow(17) is impressive…read more The Gray Whale(13), was so delicious. I would order this again. Teriyaki Flank Steak pupus(19) was cooked to the requested temperature and tasty. If you like a lot of sauce, this might be for you!

III years ago, I moved from Cali to Hilo & it was da best decision of my "La Vita Loca", but I…read moregotta' admit I do miss the "Caliente Cuisine"... I'm not jus' talkin' about "Miami Heat"... I'm talkin' about seducing, sizzling, savory favors... Imagine my surprise when I casually & curiously "two-stepped" into Da Coco Cantina & found myself in "Margaritaville" ... Let's begin with the open-space ambiance where the "waiting area" tempts you into da cocktail lounge hosted by a seasoned "Barista"... & I'm not talkin' about a "frappuccino"... these are real blended, shaken, & stirred drinks! If you have any, "Faith in La Vita", then have faith in Da Coco Cantina Crew (DCCC)... they will guide your platte into an "Endless Summer"... My Faith took me towards a Jalapeño Margarita, a splash of Hawaiian Ono, accompanied with tres amigos soft-taco carnitas... all the flavors well balanced, the carnitas juicy and tender, and healthy hearty portions... Walking out, I saw a sign "off the wall", I did a "double-take"... #Espresso_Martini ? Now that's got me curious about their desserts... Oh, Coco Cantina... you've got a way to entice da locals to get a little Coco loco... Mahalo, @Shaka_Vee

I love the happy hour and the drinks and appetizers offered at that time. When I was there, there…read morewere only 2 other tables of people dining there- from about 4:00 pm - 6:30pm. I am concerned for their client base. The food and drinks were fine and we were having a good time. What wasn't fine was the waitress. She constantly interrupted us mid conversation and was treating us like she wanted us to leave- she was trying to usher us out of there. It was offensive and its not like they had customers waiting to be seated- it was an empty restaurant! We finally left, leaving a completely empty restaurant. Good for business? I dont't think so. She, in my opinion, is a detriment to the future of the business- either train her or get her out of there. I am hesitant about going back, wouldn't you be?

This food is freaking amazing! Totally off the beaten path but well worth the visit you'll love…read morethe food!

Best BBQ I've had in Hawaii I live on Oahu and can't find anything close to it I have I fly over…read morejust to have a piece of that brisket and the staff very kind and I know it's Texas style but I can really taste the aloha