Best hotdog in the island! Loved! Also had katsu & fries! Everything was delicious!…read more Stopped by here to get food to go before we headed to LiliuokalaniPark and Gardens. Service was great! Really friendly people! Asked for reco on what to order & they did not failed. Place is small but cute for some quick photo ops. The cashier set up is very cool looking like a small window! Def will come here when we visit this island again

Fast work day in Hilo. Craving a hot dog and saw this place on Yelp. Had an amazing hot dog and…read moresome loaded fries! Both were delicious and so filling! Want to go back to try their plate lunches but then again, who am I kidding? I'd order a hot dog and fries again!!

Found this place while I was on my way to Ola Brew! Hot dogs were super unique and soooo good!…read moreWorkers were super friendly and accommodating as well. Definitely would recommend! P.S. ask about the joke of the day!

I really enjoyed the tasty hot dog and great service. Would definitely recommend…read more Stop by and say whats up.

Mr Cow has good Korean hot dogs but they also have a mean lemonade slush! It was super hot in Hilo…read moreand I needed something cold. I found the foot court and when I went inside I saw the slush machines in Mr Cow! Yes!!! I had no cash so I had to use Apple Pay. I saw their pad to pay so I knew I was good to go! I ordered the slush and was ready to say "small" when I saw a sign that said "1 size only"!!!!!!! There was another sign that said credit card minimum $5. Uh oh! The lemonade was $4.69. I asked if needed to buy something else and they said no. So I decided to tip more and wouldn't you know it? The pad which usually rips you off with 15%,20% and 25% had ..... nothing! The one time I DID want to tip these nice workers, there was nothing. Just pay.... I told them to tell their boss to put the tip buttons in so they can make more money.

Something new for those in Hilo to try out! My partner and I went a couple days after they first…read moreopened and there was a long line. Fortunately, the line goes down pretty quickly. The cool thing about this place is that you can choose from a whole sausage, mozzarella cheese, and cheddar cheese in the corn dog or do half and half. More flavor combo options! We decided to try out the Flaming Cheetah, Fried Potato, and Yam-yam corn dogs with half sausage and half mozzarella in each. Our favorite was the Fried Potato followed by the Yam-yam, and then the Flaming Cheetah. The Flaming Cheetah had a sweet sauce on it that took away from the spicy Cheetos crumb topping. More spice would've been nice. Overall, I'd say give Mr Cow corn dogs a try. They're not something I would eat all the time since they're really filling, but they make a fun treat once in a while.

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!!

They have the best onion rings in the big island. Fast friendly and great burgers. Price also…read moredecent, freshly grilled burger with onion rings finds $9.95

Blackened Ono sandwich Not good at all, fish fillet was…read moreless than a half inch thick. Burger was just a thin piece Ono, 1 piece lettuce, a piece of sliced onion and cheap bun. It used to be alot better before, nice fresh thick slice of Ono and a sesame seed bun.

Um wow! Not really sure why this place doesn't have more reviews but seriously some delicious food…read morehere! Husband and I were traveling from the mainland and were trying to hit up all the Big Island sites in a day. Unattainable. Anyway, we got to the Hilo Farmers Market about 30 min before it closed, AKA it was closed. Mister D's was open though! Which we were grateful for because we were starved. We got a skewer of chicken and one skewer of pork. It was delicious!!! Super moist and really great flavor! High recommend this place! Mr D is quick and friendly. Can't ask for anything more in a food....wagon? Haha

So good! Old school grilling Hawaiian bbq!…read more We were on a trek to find Huli Huli chicken. Mister D delivers. The flavor is similar to honey, soy, and good ole grilling. We had the shrimp, pork, and chicken kebab ala carte. Mr. D please come to LA!

First off, I am from Sinaloa, born and raised, and now live in California. I know what real Mexican…read morefood should taste like. Hands down, the quesabirria tacos and flautas are as good as they come--absolutely amazing. We happened upon this place on Yelp, and I was a little skeptical, but after the first bite, I felt transported back to Mexico. My entire family agreed that these are the best quesabirria tacos we have had outside of Mexico, and possibly even in Mexico. The flavors were amazing, and the consommé was absolutely delicious. We are regulars on the Big Island and normally do not eat Mexican food because we have never found a good spot, with the exception of Shaka Tacos. This place was really busy, and there was only one person working. She was doing it all--taking orders, collecting money, and making all the delicious food. She was never rude and was so pleasant. She said the cooks had called in and she was the only one there. Talk about dedication! She made sure everyone got their food, and it was made perfectly. I cannot commend her enough for all the work she did and for putting out an outstanding order of food. She is a real gem and should be treated as such! It is so hard to find good employees today, and her dedication and attitude inspired me. I wish we had gotten her name, but she said she is always there. If the food takes longer than you like, just be patient, because you are in for a treat when it comes out. Good food takes time, and the food is definitely worth the wait. We will definitely be coming back every time we are here. This place is a real gem. If I could give it more stars, I would. I hope everyone reading this takes my advice and goes to this wonderful place for the delicious food and the warm people.

I have tried as many Mexican trucks/restaurants as I could find on the Big Island in the 4 1/2…read moreyears we have lived here. I have yet to find one that compares to good Mexican food in California, until Birria Boss. My Daughter-in-law, who is Mexican, found Birria Boss and I am super happy she did. This is now my go to place anytime I am in the Hilo area. Do yourself a favor and stop in for the Birria Ramen, Birria tacos, pastor tacos, as good as any you will find in California. So happy that I now can get my Mexican fix without a five hour flight.

The slushie was what I wanted and craved for since I'm from Oahu. I would recommend if you're…read morevisiting from the neighbor islands and want a slushie.

I remember coming here often when I was little for the fries and ice cream. This has been my first…read moretime in 5+ years coming back to Kozmic and I had to wait in the drive thru line for 30min! That's not why there's a two star review. I'm giving this a 2/5 because the food was so bland! I've ordered the Korean Katsu and there were no sauce! The texture of what katsu is supposed to be wasn't katsu! It was literally a chicken tender that tasted like jack n box tenders. So if you like jack n box tenders then come to Kozmic cones but if you want authentic katsu go somewhere else!