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!!

This bacon and avocado burger was absolutely next-level. The patty was incredibly juicy and stacked…read morehigh with all the good stuff. Every bite was packed with flavor. The bacon was cooked perfectly, crispy without being overdone, and paired so well with the fresh avocado. You could really tell everything was made with aloha, and it was cooked to perfection. What made the experience even better was the hospitality. The owner was so kind and welcoming, while we waited, he even offered my two boys some shave ice, which completely made our day. It's not just great food here, it's genuine, thoughtful service that makes you want to come back again and again. We'll be back again this weekend for more!

Not impressed... the "double" Swiss burger was small and the "large" fries were a joke... barely a…read moresnack and over 20 bucks for something worth $10... maybe? Kaleo's serves a great Swiss burger that comes with a huge portion of fries for $16 so next I need a quick dinner option... the burger bus is not a choice for me!

A great little find on the way out to Richardson's Beach. Nice menu of different wonton flavors…read morethat are fried up as you wait. The lady and gentleman running the stand are very approachable & helpful with choices. We got 5 different flavors and the Smoked Ahi & Cream Cheese was the favorite. I could order just those by the dozen. We will stop by again.

I have not had the pleasure to eat here but I can tell you these two ladies are the most wonderful…read morepeople you will ever meet and Michelle makes amazing food. If you want amazing food and amazing smiles, you won't find a better place on the island!

Amazing Bahn Mi from an amazing lady! Best I have ever had, I have been searching for better, I…read moredoubt I will ever find it. Drove back the next day from Hilo just to have another. May need to make another trip from Seattle just to have it again. To top it off, she is the sweetest little lady you will ever meet!

This place is a staple in Hilo. They can get busy during lunch hours, but be patient, it is worth…read moreit. There is something about the quality of the ingredients that makes this place different from other bahn mis. I've been here several times recently and the consistency of flavor is outstanding. They also have covered seating available to use during the Hilo rain. I like to get a coffee with my sandwich at Hilo Ice Coffee.

Souprsaimin is a true Hilo treasure. Their mustard cabbage soup is always hearty and full of…read morefall‑off‑the‑bone meat -- never one of those disappointing soup bowls that's mostly broth. You can tell they care about their customers because every serving has real substance, comfort, and consistency. Pair the soup with white rice and it's ono! The flavor is always on‑point, the portions are generous, and the hospitality is pure local warmth. Mahalo Nui Loa to the Souprsaimin team for serving comfort food done right!

I made it just in time to order before they closed and I'm so glad we made it…read more I ordered the mustard cabbage soup and it was so good!! The meat was so tasty, soft and fell off the bone. It was a rainy day so the soup hit the spot! Will definitely be back!

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

This food truck was a great find during our trip to Hilo this July 2026. Located in the Keaau Road…read morein Pahoa, it was easily accessible from the rather busy Keaau road, and parking is readily available and free. We ordered crispy pata - fried pork hock - and at $14/lb the portion is ginormous! We also ordered pancit with roasted pork, and 8 pcs lumpia. Everything was made fresh which took only about 20 minutes. It was worth the wait. We absolutely enjoyed our orders. We will make the stop at Leo's kitchen if we are in Pahoa again. Customer service is friendly, and courteous. If you crave good food, friendly service, and great value for your buck make Leo's kitchen a must stop in Pahoa. Come here hungry because the portions are huge! Note: Leo's kitchen is open only on Fridays and Saturdays. If you want pass the wait, there is a nice local produce/fruit market next to Leo's you can walk to, browse and shop, also with great prices. Mahalo!

We did a call in early. We got there at 11am but it took another 20-30 minutes. Food was delicious…read more All the crispy pork was still crispy and yummy.

Hands down consistent delicious food. I generally give them 5 stars. Not today as the service was…read morerude and not consistent with what I've previously experienced. Actually the lady announced it to everyone that "we just let people seat themselves nowadays" to another customer which was towards us. As we walked in we were not greeted. So we picked a seat and sat down. Then we seen the sign amongst all the other signs. Truly embarrassing experience and if she just told us or had we seen the sign we would have known. Ambiance is opened air with little AC. Clean but could use updating of their customer service and signage.

First time coming here and very delicious. I ordered the 6 piece egg rolls ($13) and absolutely…read moreloved it. So crunchy and the sweet chili sauce on the side was amazing. For the price I think it's worth it especially when you eat it fresh. Staff is friendly and there was no line when we went. Definitely would come back and try other things on the menu!