Goldawn's food and spirit is the best. Love what is going on here. Definitely come out -- Gotta try…read moreit!

Beautiful food & drink! Wonderful service. 2 Bombucha's for 10$ is the best deal on the island.read more

What a gem of a place! Not meant for dine-in. But you can tell the locals know this is the place to…read moreget ono plate lunch. Based on the promising reviews, we picked up lunch from here: large chicken plate and full rack of ribs. Sooo good. Sooo good. It's the one-couple operation. And they got the efficiency down pat. The husband handles grilling the chicken and ribs and the wife takes phone orders, while politely handling in person orders and packing up multiple plate lunch orders at a time, all with clam, swift ease. The meat was crispy on the outside and super juicy on the inside. The "restaurant" is a prefab trailer style fixture at the Maui Swap Meet. So guess ambiance is awesome- anywhere outdoor in Hawaii amazing.

They used to be set up by the church down the road from here on Kihei road, but covid changed some…read morethings and now they are here at the Kihei Swap Meet! Food was so good I forgot to take a picture lol. We got the ribs and Huli Huli chicken combo. My husband and I shared it and it was so good! Service was nice!

The cutest road side stop! Great Thai food, and amazing service! The owner is so kind, humble, and…read moregenuine. The food and is fresh and made with love! The ambiance is great too! Cozy, simple, clean! I will be back to try more as well as post more pictures! This place is a hidden gem

This place is delicious and the people who run it are very sweet. Highly recommend. I'd say it's…read morethe best Thai in Kona. Love the Chicken Satay, so good.

Was pretty skeptical that this banana bread would top the other banana breads I had tried on this…read moretrip, but man, this takes first place. Once you reach this stop on your Road to Hana tour, make sure you get one ($10). The loaf is served warm, and man, it is good. You can't, or aren't supposed to, eat it there since there is a sign saying this place is grab-and-go only, so we ate it in the car on our way to the next stop. Between the two of us, it was basically more than half gone. It is not too sweet (in a good way), airy, light, and just really good homemade banana bread. The cashier was really nice and service was really fast. Since it is on the peninsula, the drive is also beautiful with waves crashing into the rocks.

Stopped here on our way to Hana after stopping at Garden of Eden and having some of their banana…read morebread (which I thought was really good). Although Aunty Sandy's banana bread was served warm I thought it was just okay. I actually felt like it needed to bake for just a few more minutes. It had that slightly not fully baked quality about it - the texture wasn't quite to my liking. My 16 year old daughter felt differently - she really liked it. I do have to say service was friendly and they were very busy!

The food tastes clean, safe, as though someone is mindful of sourcing and preparation. The thing…read moreis, it's not consistent. I'll still support the place, but to really love supporting them even more, I have some friendly recommendations. I love the char on the meat, the salsas are great and were given to me cold (great sign! As unbelievable as it may seem, this simple step is missed in a lot of places!), the beans and rice with the sasoun like abuela used to make- chef's kiss! and even better than Ono tacos in Kahului in my opinion, and their beans and rice are pretty fly). The pollo and asada, one day has more flavor than the next. Some days, no salt at all. So if you bring a guest, just pack some limes and salt just in case, so they'll believe you when you say this place is awesome. Problem solved. Additionally, the comment about the fatty inedible bits of steak- yes, I have experienced it also, that is an anomaly that the chef should be able to catch. That's not ok and will turn a lot of people off from the food, please quality control or let the butcher know so you guys are getting value. Sometimes I know those fatty cartridge chunks can contribute to flavor because of the oils, but that can be done in a separate process and removed before plating with that primo asada. First visit I loved the carne asada tacos. Quality is very hard to find here on Maui, and once you find it, consistency even harder, but I really like this place so I'm coming back and bringing more folks. The marinade and seasoning was on point that first time. The second time, the beans and rice had wayyy more flavor than the chicken and the steak, just being real. I look forward to trying more. I bring guests here and they say the same things. I'm a huge fan of Mexican food, and I know food can be hard work, just iron out your processes so they're firme every time, make sure everyone working follows the SOP (Standard Operating Procedure) and people will remember it for sure, the potential for even more greatness is definitely there, no one else is making tacos like this! just needs attention to detail. Also.. not to end on a bad note, but I've gotta say it- you -always- should provide or offer silverware to customers, and napkins. That's only proper form. The service and kindness of the young man taking orders is impeccable, he is kind and personable to people and you can tell he was raised with respect , has dignity and kindness for others. Well done! This is rare also and people notice. What a good bruddah! Thank you so much for your hard work and efforts. I live with constant pain. I don't always wanna cook, shop, marinate, and all the steps it takes to make an epic meal, unless I'm cooking for a lot of people I love. I can tell you're spreading the love with your food, I hope my honesty isn't harsh, I really want everyone to eat well and I want businesses to do amazingly. Gracias!

Tried Guadalajara Tacos again recently--it's been a while--and I have to say, the experience didn't…read morequite hit like I remembered. I ordered an adobada burrito and horchata. The flavors were ok, but everything leaned a bit too smoky for me which was a little unexpected and the cabbage overwhelmed the burrito more than it complimented them. Not sure if that's just the style of the food from the region, it just wasn't for me that night, but my other half seemed to enjoy it. That said, I still really appreciate what this spot is all about. Everything is made to order, from tacos and mulitas to quesadillas and their Sunday-only barbacoa (get there early if you want to try it--it's first come, first served!). What keeps me rooting for them is that they're a non-profit and proceeds go toward supporting the children and youth of local churches. So even if my meal wasn't as memorable this time, I'm still happy to support a business that's doing good in the community. Would I go back? Yeah, probably--especially on a Sunday to try the barbacoa. Just hoping for a little more balance the next time around.

Easy to spot location on the side of the road, with its bright and colorful sign and busy parking…read morearea. The collection of different food and drink items is great. Their banana bread is well known for a reason: it is delicious and tastes fresh. The banana bread ice cream sundae is just amazing, having a wonderful combination of flavors that doesn't get too sweet. The shaved ice is pretty good too, as are the fruit smoothies. The service was efficient, and the vibes of the stand felt chill. Like many other popular locations on the Road to Hana, parking can easily fill up, so keep in mind.

This shop is superrrr unassuming, but honestly, this might be the best banana bread I've found in…read moreHawaii. I know every place and person will claim they have the best recipe out there, but this was actually so delicious! The texture was moist and fluffy, and the banana flavor was perfect without being too sweet. I had a whole loaf by myself traveling along the Road to Hana without even realizing it! And for it to be nut-free and sugar-free was really impressive to me. While here, I also grabbed a mango smoothie, which wasn't too special - though it wasn't mango season, so I don't blame them - and a couple of Island Dream Bars. If you're an Almond Joy fan, then I highly recommend the Island Dream Bar; it felt like a homemade, better version of an Almond Joy with macadamia nuts, coconut flakes, and chocolate baked into a cookie bar.

Laulima Farm in Maui is the kind of place that makes you wonder why you don't live on a farm and…read moreeat tropical fruit for every meal. The avocado toast was perfection, the red bananas tasted like bananas that finally reached their full potential, and the farm-fresh fruit samples could convert anyone into a produce snob. The drive, however... Let's just say if twisty, narrow one-lane roads were a theme park ride, this one would come with a height requirement and a waiver. It's also a solid trek from the airport -- long enough to question your life choices, but short enough that you'll still arrive excited. Once you get there? Totally worth every curve. Highly recommended. -- Jordan

We loved stopping at this place along road to hana. The owner was very welcoming. Enjoyed fresh…read morecoconut water and star fruit. Don't forget to take a walk in their farm.

YUMMY. This was such an unexpected treat on our drive, also some of the cleanest porta-potties in…read moreMaui (owners of Mamalei must upkeep it, and provided tp). We ordered both the banana bread and shortbread cookies and they were a huge hit! Do not miss this stop!!!

Probably the next best banana bread we've had after trying Julia's over 15 years ago on the way to…read moreHana. The plus side about MamaLei's is you don't have to take the treacherous road to get the goods. We came on a Saturday morning and they had lots of goodies still hot out of the oven. We got both the regular and the Mac nut banana breads and the Mac nut/coconut shortbreads. Everything was super delicious, even 3 days later. Highly recommend, and definitely walk down to check out the blowhole after!

The best dessert/snack experience on the South shore!! And very refreshing on a hot beach day…read more Drive past the Kea Lani, and just as you enter Makena you'll see the stand on the ocean (makai) side of the road. He usually has a little sign up, and being right next to Po'olenalena Beach there is usually plenty of parking. For $4 you get three scoops of any of the four flavors of sorbet: mango, mixed berry, pina colada, or chocolate. You can sample them to make your choice, but you can't go wrong, as all three are delicious. The mango and chocolate are my favorite. The chocolate is made with coconut milk and is so smooth and rich, and the mango seriously just tastes like a cool, fresh mango. Nothing artificial, fresh and natural, friendly service, and compostable cups and spoons. What's not to love?

Awesome Italian ice! Nice smooth consistency (unlike shaved ice). Had the mango, piña colada, and…read moremixed berry. Great natural flavors. A stand that uses compostable dining ware. All very good on a warm Hawaiian day! I think chocolate with the piña colada also would have been quite good!