Great food!! Mexican music played while eating outdoors. Their birrias are the BEST!!!…read more My go to for traditional Mexican grinds.

Highly impromptu stop at the food truck but overall, with one exception, completely worth it…read more While you could call in your order, as I mentioned, this was very off the cuff as we were getting finished with visiting multiple waterfalls and the non-stop rain had finally stopped, so why not? Walk up to the truck - place your order - they'll call it out when ready. Enchiladas Plate & some type of Birria taco situation that is not listed on their website. tacosjalis.co/menu.html With this stuff, it's all fantastic. Everything including the accompanying rice and refried beans were excellent. Great flavor, moist and fresh. Why the star loss? Dessert. Over $8 for dry and bland pieces of carrot cake. Simply put...no. There are tables under a tent where you could sit and eat and a few feral cats hanging around looking for scraps who are cute or of course you can take it to a park/your hotel/Airbnb, etc. For anything other than dessert, no problem returning or recommending. All good.

This taco stand is a hidden gem! The owners are so nice and kind, originally from Southern…read moreCalifornia now in Hilo. Serving up excellent delicious tacos with perfectly seasoned meat, rice, and beans. The variety of homemade delicious salsa sauces adds an extra kick to every bite. Their service is outstanding, making the experience even better. Highly recommended for anyone craving a fantastic authentic Mexican taco combo with top-notch service. This was only their 4th weekend in business and they have the food quality and flavors down! My husband and I shared the 4 taco combo with 2 carne asada and 2 al pastor - so flavorful and better than a lot of the taco spots we've had in California.

Best carne asada meat I've had on island, food was fresh and they made it fast! Will definitely go…read moreback to try the other menu items.

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.

Really good spot leaving from the falls, we stopped in for lunch and had no wait - it was right…read morewhen they opened. Just two people working and they were both friendly. Food was made fresh and took about 10 minutes! It was a lot of food too. I would've liked more cilantro and lime for the tacos, and maybe a bit more salt in the beans and rice, but overall it was great. The drink was our favorite! Plenty of seating, quiet, and quaint.

from one tourist to another, this is the perfect lunch/dinner place. We got the grilled chicken…read morewrap with mango coleslaw and grilled chicken sandwich with fries. Both have amazing flavors. highly recommend! friendly staff and open concept which lets a lot of fresh air in!

TIKI DAVE of TIKI DAVE TRAVEL / TIKI DAVE'S TERRIFIC TRIPS highly recommends PINEAPPLES!…read more There is a reason this place has such great reviews. You definitely want to make a reservation in advance, especially if there are cruise ships in port. Otherwise, you're going to wait in line. I would say that the very best thing on the menu is the Teriyaki Flank Steak Appetizer ($19)....this thing is SICK. We ordered the appetizer and it is the most unique Teriyaki steak I have ever had. The teriyaki sauce is rich and just amazing. Just order it. I am still craving it. We also ordered the Lilikoi Hoisin wings and SON OF TIKI DAVE ordered the Lemon Macadamia Chicken ($28) which was delicious, too. They have a full bar and the Mai Tais are awesome. We ordered a couple a piece. Ambience and service is great. And with your receipt, you get at 10% discount at Wilson's Shave Ice across the street. TIKI DAVE from TIKI DAVE'S TERRIFIC TRIPS absolutely loves PINEAPPLES! I will be making a video of my experience so...and here it is! https://youtu.be/yVi4ZEcMw3g?is=0GTf-vESLcn0BX0_ Please subscribe! https://www.youtube.com/@TIKIDAVETRAVEL And follow! https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61565274777775&mibextid=ZbWKwL https://www.instagram.com/tikidavetravel/?__d=1%2F%3Fhidemenu%3Dtrue

The ono fish tacos and burrito were so good! I highly recommend this place right off the bat. The…read morefood was fresh, flavorful, and everything on the menu looked delicious. Definitely worth checking out!

The food here is top-notch quality good. I have had everything on their menu and have not been…read moredisappointed at all. This place is a must try!

Left volcano park and needed some food. Found Ricos tacos and were super happy with our discovery…read more The tacos were on point! The beans and rice were delicious as well. I had the chicken tacos and my lady friend had the bean. Super delicious and would recommend!

Coming from the mainland I love the Hawaiian food but every now and then you want a good burrito or…read moretaco. Well this is the place. This food truck can be found in different locations but I found it in Volcano by Hawaii Volcano NP. The first time I have the Barrie Tacos and they were absolutely delicious. The second time I had a burrito and it was just as good. The service is quick and absolutely friendly. The food truck is nice and clean and they have tables to sit and eat there if you want. I highly recommend eating your food right away while it's hot and fresh. A must stop spot if you are visiting the area.

Stopped in for margaritas and also ordered the nachos with chorizo to share. All were fabulous!…read moreService was friendly and fast. Plenty of seating in the cute, clean restaurant located in a small strip mall.

Bad environment all the way around. No parking, chaotic sitting, very drab. Loud, noiseu amd pushy…read morestaff. Cannot get orders right. Food was gross and way to exspensive.

When you're traveling, you gotta eat at a hole the wall at least once. Finishing up 'Akaka falls,…read morelunch time beckoned. Not many options in the area but all you need is one good one and this is definitely a good one. Pi'ilani Kitchen shares a building with a retail/souvenir shop and you order from inside the building and food comes out from a literal hole in the wall. We got the roast beef special, which was packed with tender roast beef (think circa 2017 before shrinkflation went nuts), American cheese, caramelized onions in a hoagie roll. It was also sort of a French dip as the bread absorbed a sizable amount of tasty cooking liquid. This however, made the sandwich a bit of a soggy mess at the end. A tasty, cheesy, soggy mess. Once you start, you can't stop to put the sandwich down. They give you a fork for a reason. We went with chips over ulu (breadfruit) macaroni salad. There's a handful of unmarked stalls in the front with a few tables of seating. Bathroom stall exists but it's more like a shed they built around a toilet and sink with unfinished walls. It is clean though and stocked with toilet paper.

Food was great but the real winners were the brownie and the lilikoi iced tea!!! The ham sandwich…read morehad a ton of ham. I wish I had gotten the nachos. The pulled pork on my cubana was amazing.

Great service. Great food. Nice people. Easy to get to and friendly staff. Menu has a great…read morevariety. Drinks are the best

Excellent dinner experience for Taco Tuesday - our large party had all three types of tacos, the…read moreoysters, the tri tip, the Babaganoush, and more! All was delicious and the drinks were on point! The server took such good care of us!

Lobster tail, risotto and ribs were excellent. Great Service. Perfect place to spend my son's…read more16th birthday.

When we lived in Kona, we would frequent the Jackie Reyes there. The food was good, but for the…read moreprice, the entire experience - not even the old, nonfunctional classic car out front - was worth it. BUT, the Jackie Rey's in Hilo has now become our go-to fine restaurant in Hilo town. The building is classic. An old town Hilo bank, with the vault intact. High ceilings, comfortable tables and decore and an artistic antique wooden bar that would be a gem in the crown of any European city. The management and personnel are the most wonderful people. Always happy to accommodate you in the best way they can. After one kamaaina visit the servers will know your name. They'll make you feel welcome and that you are a part of their experience too, something that is nearly impossible to find in other town dining. They have rewards programs for kamaaina which includes a point system that gives you significant savings on your next visit. The food is first rate, from the pupus to the main dishes to the desserts. Sauced and presented in five star fashion, without feeling pretenious. We will be their peskiest and most loyal customer as long as we are in the area. Kudos to Jackie Rey's Hilo.