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.

Amazing Birria tacos, with a good amount of meat. The consommé and meat is very flavorful!read more

This is my go to place when visiting the Big Island!!! My wife and I have been blessed to travel…read morehere for over 30 yrs. If you travel to the Wet Side of the Island you must check it out. They have a great location. They are only a couple of blocks from the farmer's market. There's plenty of parking. They have an excellent selection of happy hour drinks And food to chose from. Their entrees and meals include locally sourced fresh seafood and vegetables. I cannot say enough about their wait staff and Employees. Treat yourself To one of their signature pineapple drinks or complete meal with an exceptional desert. I encourage You to consider making reservations Or show up before 5 pm. Glad I was able to drop by again this week to have an enjoyable experience

First of all... just go! Happy hour in the bar is highly…read morerecommended! Hubs enjoyed a Lava Burger (5/5) and a mango margarita 4/5 I had nachos with pork (4.5/5) and a watermelon margarita (5/5).

Absolutely the best fish taco place on island by far. The…read morepepper oil and coleslaw is killer. Don't miss this. The wait is worth it trust me

The first day we stopped here, they unfortunately sold out. So we knew we had to return. Luck was…read moreon our side the next day. Well, we did show up a lot earlier than the day beforw. In fact, we were there around 10am. But hey, it's never too early for a taco, right? We got the battered fish tacos which were fantastic! The standout was the dipping sauce/pepper it came with. I'd take a bottle home if I could. It's located in a lot with other food trucks so it's hard to miss, but parking can be tight. Service is friendly - we were given chips and salsa while we waited. Highly recommend.

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.

Ordered the shrimp burrito and found barely any shrimp, just a tortilla drenched in an extremely…read moresalty sauce--basically inedible. On the plus side, the complimentary chips and salsa were decent, and the place was clean with quick service.

III years ago, I moved from Cali to Hilo & it was da best decision of my "La Vita Loca", but I…read moregotta' admit I do miss the "Caliente Cuisine"... I'm not jus' talkin' about "Miami Heat"... I'm talkin' about seducing, sizzling, savory favors... Imagine my surprise when I casually & curiously "two-stepped" into Da Coco Cantina & found myself in "Margaritaville" ... Let's begin with the open-space ambiance where the "waiting area" tempts you into da cocktail lounge hosted by a seasoned "Barista"... & I'm not talkin' about a "frappuccino"... these are real blended, shaken, & stirred drinks! If you have any, "Faith in La Vita", then have faith in Da Coco Cantina Crew (DCCC)... they will guide your platte into an "Endless Summer"... My Faith took me towards a Jalapeño Margarita, a splash of Hawaiian Ono, accompanied with tres amigos soft-taco carnitas... all the flavors well balanced, the carnitas juicy and tender, and healthy hearty portions... Walking out, I saw a sign "off the wall", I did a "double-take"... #Espresso_Martini ? Now that's got me curious about their desserts... Oh, Coco Cantina... you've got a way to entice da locals to get a little Coco loco... Mahalo, @Shaka_Vee

Searching for a spot before visiting the botanical garden we saw this place. Glad we did. The…read moreservice was friendly. Cubano is outstanding, so fresh and flavorful. Get the ulu Mac salad. Tacos were best when you add some of their homemade chili water. Not too hot, just the right flavor. And the Pickles. the pickles, pickles, pickles. Not sweet not dill. Just the right blend. We ordered extra We washed it all down with i'ilokoi iced tea. Some other reviewer said it was the best meal they had on the island and we agree.

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 delicious. Pork tacos and Charcuterie board were legit. And the place has a cool open air…read morevibe. The Old Fashion was great as well!

Good cocktails and upscale menu, with TV's for sporting events. Had the tri-tip flatbread that was…read moreflavorful and daughter had ceasar salad.