Great food. Service was very good. Owner greeted and served our dinner with kindness and a welcoming spirit. We'd come again! This is a food truck business with outside casual dining off the main road, but with a nice seating area and parking, which is in short supply during peak hours. read more

Hands down, the best falafel sandwich I have ever had. The 30 minutes wait was so worth it. The pita bread was soft and has all fresh ingredients on top of the falafel, loved the beets , have never had with beets before , the whole sandwich was moist and well seasoned that you will never need any other sauce to add. The owner was so pleasant to talk to and friendly. Highly recommend if you are in the area. The shaded seating area with the breeze was very nice read more

Tabaraka - Falafel Sandwich - Lebanese Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

Good food, good French fries and a nice outdoor seating area. Could use a better drink selection though

We ordered the shish kebab rice bowl and the falafel rice bowl...and it was amazing. Everything was cooked to perfection, the meat was tender and the falafel was the perfect crispness. The rice bowls are bursting with flavor and the added pickled veggies and herbs made everything taste so fresh! The dining area is also very cute and welcoming, and the service was superb! We'll definitely be eating here more often...we highly recommend this place! read more

Overfried fries. 45 mins wait for the food. Over expensive. Not worth the money. Will not come here again.

Not sure how this truck has 4 stars. Overpriced. Slow. Fries look like they were refried 4 times over. Falafel dry and had dried tahini sauce on it. Tahini too runny. Probably added a lot of water to it to conserve on pastI hope I don't get sick. read more

Tabaraka - Lebanese Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

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Oh My Goodness! Just finished eating our falafel, pictures don't do the food justice. Recipes all from his Mom, nice covered outside tables. Might be the best falafel we ever had. Exceeded my expectations by far! Enjoy read more

Always yummy. Hardest thing is just deciding what you want. Fish & veggie dishes available for non meat eaters. I've had the Coast style & just ordered the baba ghanoush. read more

First, let me tell you about the family. This is an immigrant family from Lebanon. They are saving their money in order to establish a proper restaurant in the same location. First let me tell you about the family. This is an immigrant family from Lebanon. Full disclosure: they are friends of mine.and I would not steer you wrong. Eating in this location is such a pleasure. The food truck is tucked away behind the building and right next to the Hilo public library on the right hand side as you face the library. If you like to try new things, this is the place to go. The owner is Faris, he and his wife do most of the cooking and serving. If you go and enjoy the meal, please make sure you leave a small donation or tip in the tip jar. A bit of a wait, but well worth it. There is a covered court for outside eating plus a nice breeze to keep you cool.there is a covered court for outside eating plus a nice breeze to keep you cool. After all, all dishes are made from scratch. Such a joy to taste such food... this is the only authentic Lebanese food that I know of on the big island. read more

Absolutely a fantastic meal. Don't miss it. We traveled all the way across island just to enjoy it.

Good food, friendly and warm owners. The lentil soup, falafel wrap and baklava were very tasty. Nice cozy food truck at an accessible location and Cute little place to sit across food truck. read more

Try the Beirut Sandwich when I first had it I came back for 5 days straight. Probably the best sandwich on the big island and I cannot believe it's made out of French fries. Love how many vegan options there are. 100% recommend! The even have outdoor covered and lighted seating! read more

I stumbled upon this place randomly and I'm soooo glad i did!! I'm in love with this place, I keep telling everyone about it!! If your in the area and your looking to grab a bite to eat you should come here!! The food quality is amazing, it taste so authentic and DELICIOUS!!! The fries are out of this world. I love French fries and there fries almost melt in my mouth! They're soft on the inside and crispy on the outside!! Also the seating area is really great, I have a one year old and he has space to walk around and play while we hang and eat! Anyways 10/10, love this place and if you try it so will you!! read more

Good food but not worth the price. Really hope they can bring it down a little bit. We got the falafel sandwich and fries and vegan mezzo platter. The falafel could be softer. Eat fresh co when u take it home it gets really hard and doesn't taste as good. read more

Friendly staff, lovely shaded seating area with a fountain and ample garbage bins. The vegetarian plate was delicious--the falafel crunchy and moist, the salad refreshing, the baba ghanoush a little smoky. It was all very filling for a decent price! Just be aware that the sauces may be a little bit on the spicy side for some palates. read more

I had a very good experience here. Owner was friendly and welcoming, chatted with me about how each dish is made while I tried to decide what to get. He told me ahead of time that it would take about 20 minutes, as food is made to order. I ended up getting the fish sandwich, which I enjoyed very much. Some of the fries were crunchy and some were a bit soggy, but I really enjoyed the crunchy ones. The seating area is great, open air, spacious, with a nice little water feature. There was also a bathroom in the back. read more

Food was ok but not as authentic as other Lebanese food I tried. So expensive, so little portion. French fries looks fried twice. Overcook. We just thought we'd try but not coming back. read more

First time for the Lebanese food! I tried Coast Style Shish-tawook and Hummus. They are prepared with love and passion. I really enjoyed it. I shall be back! ‍ Thank you! read more

My husband and I moved from Los Angeles to Hilo last year and were missing Middle-Eastern food. My Persian dental hygienist who moved to Hilo from Los Angeles recommended Tabaraka. My mom, husband, and I tried the kafta sandwich (seasoned ground beef) and the "coast style shish-tawook" sandwich (skewered-chicken cubes with Lebanese garlic sauce). Both of the sandwiches were excellent! The sandwiches were made to order, so we did have to wait for a while for them to be prepared. But they were definitely worth the wait-the sandwiches were fresh and delicious! The fries were exceptionally delicious with a special paprika seasoning. The garlic sauce was very tasty, and the pita bread that was used for the sandwiches was soft, warm, and fluffy. You could tell that everything was prepared with great care and pride in excellence. My family and I highly recommend this food-truck restaurant. Thank you, Tabaraka, for bringing excellent Middle-Eastern kababs and food to Hilo! read more

Tabaraka - Tabaraka - Lebanese Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

Delicious kabob and kofta sandwiches. Owner Fares is very hospitable and has an unique story. Definitely recommend this place! :)

The food at this food truck is definitely fresh, but super over priced. The gentleman charged us $3.50 each for a 3oz side of tahini sauce and 2oz side of hot sauce. $7 for sauce for $35 worth of food you purchase is just ridiculous. Taking advantage of customers for sure. Would not recommend or return. read more

I cant say I've had alot of Lebanese food but I've always enjoyed falafels when I've had them before. Unfortunately I didnt care for these falafels. They were hard and dense and maybe thats authentic but it wasnt enjoyable for me. The sandwich how ever was very tasty and the pitas bread was soft and exactly how you would hope. I'm not one to sing a food truck for not being perfect but I would definitely give them another try. The fries were good but nothing special. I wish you success cause it's always nice to have variety and I want some baklava. I can just tweak my order and I'm sure I wont have any more issues. Oh and i ordered the pita bread on the side but was tough and chewy. Even if I had something to dip it in, that was disappointing considering how nice the pita was for the sandwhich. read more

Great spot! Great food! Insanely expensive! I'd love to come here more often but if you wanna get full plan on spending $15 - $20 a person and I don't eat a big lunch read more

I held off trying until now because I thought they were overpriced but my curiosity got the better of me. I tried the samak kebab sandwich w/fries, side hummus w/pita, and side falafel. The samak kebab sandwich and veggies that accompanied the falafel were tasty. I'd eat here again. read more

Tabaraka - Lebanese Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

I first tasted this delicious food at the Sunday Maku'u market. We used to drive out there just for the falafel and hummus. They recently opened a food truck in Hilo, and I'm so happy! The food is delicious, all made from scratch. The owner is so nice. I've always a had excellent food and service from this business and take all my out of town visitors there. Highly recommended! read more

I never understood the saying "food so good makes you wanna smack your mama" but I'm about to smack someones mama, Toum and fries sandwich is out of this world delicious , deluxe maza plate was good too. Prices little high for Hilo but food so good I didn't care. We'll be making this a regular place. read more

I love this food truck. First of all, there are not many places to get Mediterranean food on Big Island, so I was so glad when this place posted up downtown. Second of all, the portions actually fill you up! I would have leftovers if it weren't so good I always lick my plate clean. And third, they have a super cute little seating area outside that is just a great atmosphere to sit and eat. If you like falafel, I highly recommend. read more

Kudos for being the first and only real Mediterranean restaurant on the island. For this reason we keep coming back. So many things to like here. It's a vegetarian's paradise with big falafel pitas and plates packed with pickled veg and tasty hummus. Meats are very well seasoned and grilled, and I believe they source local to the island where possible. I'm loving the new rice bowl option. Why can't I give full stars? First, the prices are extremely high for the amount of food. Second, the fries are abominable. How they manage to always be so burned yet so soggy will always remain a mystery to me. Fix this and I wouldn't even care that my small sandwich plus fries was $14.50. Falafel sandwich and coast shish-tawook are my #1 and #2. read more

If your looking for something different try this food truck. Great Mediterranean food. I first experienced this food at Makuu market a few years ago enjoyed it then and it's even better now. Farris (the owner) moved his business into Hilo near the public library. He has authentic and delicious food. Skewers, falafels and other different dishes. I ordered the "Beirut" which was French fries, coleslaw and pickled Diakon with a garlic yogurt dressing (I passed on the ketchup). If you like it spicy he'll add some pickled hot peppers. Know it's heavy carbs but I got my workout in today so all good. The seasonings used are what makes the sandwich. Farris is a friendly,personable guy happy to serve you. If you want to stay and eat he has set up tables and chairs with sunflowers on the tables. So if you want to try something different and like this type of food check it out. I'll definitely be going back next time I'm in town. read more

It's our new favorite Hilo spot. Every time we go the food has been so good. I'd recommend ordering online, choose your pickup time (minimum 60min out), and then show up 5 minutes late. Give them PLENTY of time...just like their website says. It's only ever been one person making all that delicious food. read more

Yikes. I'm so conflicted writing this, because I do think their food tastes really good. But their wait times are atrocious and unacceptable. This has happened every time I've gotten food from them (even when I left the higher rated reviews), but I thought it would get better and I think you have to give places multiple chances to improve. After calling in an order and being told it would be 35 minutes (no problem there), we get down there about 40-45 minutes later to pick it up. We waited another 20 minutes for our food. So did another person who had called in an order. What is the point of calling it in if it's not even going to be anywhere near ready? This is literally what happens every time we go, and we always see other people showing up experiencing the same delay. The worst part this last time was upon getting home and eating our order, my husbands sandwich was warm but mine was cold. Like actually cold, not lukewarm. And my pita was rock hard. I will not be going back until they figure this out. And it's not cheap! read more

Super tasty. My fav is the Beirut ( French fry falafal). Nice vibe. Outdoor seating is great. Good people :)

What a hidden treasure! This Lebanese food truck has the best baba ghanoush, chicken tawook (garlic sauce), marinated beef kabob and falafel! I ordered the Deluxe Maza for a taste of everything. It was sooo delicious! I've been a fan of Lebanese food all my life, and this was the best I've ever had. We sat in the nice shaded comfy seating area and enjoyed a lovely meal. Very nice people behind the counter. Located just a couple doors down from the Hilo library, with a sign pointing you to go behind the building. read more

Having lived in the Middle East, this place was a gem to find! Authentic and delicious Lebanese food in a large portion for the price. Great service and a quaint seating area next to the food truck. If we lived in Hilo Vs. Oahu we'd eat here every week! Shish Tawook, shish kebab and the village are highly recommended! read more

Happily surprised to find a new lunch spot here in Hilo. My first labenesse food experience was a big hit and I will definitely be back for more. The pita, chicken, sauces, coleslaw, fries were all BOMB. Not to mention I loved the chill outdoor seating area. My picture doesn't do it justice because I was ready to dig in!! read more

Tabaraka - Something yummy - Lebanese Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

The food is tasty but unfortunately over hour long wait for the food, when you're told 30 minutes, makes it hard to enjoy. I hope they figure out a system to speed up the process! read more

Great Mediterranean food. Highly recommend this food truck. Was a bit expensive but the portions are generous. Very good quality and very fresh food. read more

Great local Lebanese food. Fares the owner has worked local farmers markets for years and made the jump to a food truck now. Great vegan falafel, hummus, babaganoush and other dishes. Added some nonvegan dishes too. And some divine fries are the latest addition. Yumz. read more

Pleasant surprise to find an authentic Lebanese joint in Hilo! We stopped by for dinner and it was the perfect meal. Flavorful and fresh dishes made by a sweet Lebanese gentleman. Food is served out of a truck with a cute sitting area under some tents. One of the best meals we have had on the island! read more

On a short vacation and told we needed to try out a food truck whilst we were here. We found Tabaraka and it was excellent! Their hummus was so tasty, I had a hummus sandwich and the hubby had the Kafta, which he said was also delicious. Definitely would recommend highly. read more