My coworker recommended this place. No question ask, I went there the next day and it was…read moredefinitely worth the drive. The vibes, foods, staffs. Will definitely be back!

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

Ala's Smashburgers are amazing. She doesn't skimp on the ingredients either. I tried this…read morepeanut butter guava jelly burger that was so good. Didn't think this was going to be a good combo but I was proven wrong. Find Ala on the Big Island on a Sunday at Maku'u Market or Sunday evening at the Lawn for the drum circle. She also does a number of other venues through the week. Support Hawaiian small businesses! This one is worth it. Also, Ala's place is set up like a festival stand which is fun to do. The service is top notch. Both Ala and Keoni bring the Aloha spirit to this business too! I watched them treat each customer with kindness.

This. IS. THE. PLACE. Located next to kaleos in orchidland…read more(parking lot) she's there Thurs (2-8) fri (12-pau) Sunday at Maku'u market. Local meat used. Truffle sauce I had with jalapeños was ridiculous!!!! Now if you eat, you know what I mean by I was SAD it was over after I finished. I thought of ordering another but since I know myself, I didn't. But that's how you know food is good! By far the Best Burger this side of the island. Trust.

I absolutely LOVE & ADORE these tacos BEST tacos hands down!! Will always eat at their place, the…read moreservice is so wonderful their are absolutely nice and amazing people. If you ever see them definitely get their tacos.

We usually order from KG Mexican food when they are at the Maku'u farmers market on Sundays. They…read morehave amazing food. The menu is small but in my opinion that's the best. It's not overwhelming and you know it's going to be fresh! I think I have tried everything on their menu & can say without a doubt I love it all. The service is always good. The chef and her husband take the time out to get to know their customers. Overall KG is always a good idea if you're craving Mexican food :)

I want it all! Let me preface by saying Linda and her husband (aka @sweetkine808) are for real…read morefoodies! Trust and believe me when I say if something is on their menu, it's INCREDIBLE! That said, let's start things off with that cannoli waffle (first pic) special! I'm actually gasping for air because that cannoli waffle left me breathless. Their homemade waffle shells are a work of art in itself, but that cannoli cream filling, which I'm going to assume had ricotta cheese in it, was absolutely sensational. The filling was velvety, rich, and sweet, and the ricotta cheese added a lovely mild nutty flavor. I also tasted a slight tang, so I'm wondering if they used mascarpone too. Whatever they did, they need to keep doing it! The chocolate chips not only added crunch but also added contrast because the cocoa flavor had a slight bitterness, so overall, it was very umami. Then they want to top it all off with whipped cream and caramel? Really! Just start a subscription service so I can subscribe. I will ask how long this will be on the menu, and I'll keep you all posted. I am OBSESSED, so hopefully, it's a permanent item, but if not, at least for another month Now let's shift focus to pic # 2, which is the MacChick with Maple Cinnamon Butter. So it's their homemade waffle cone stuffed with homemade mac & cheese, topped with fried chicken drenched in maple cinnamon butter. If I put you on to anything, let it be this! This is my new go-to MacChick (sounds like magic) combination. Heads up, @sweetkine808, I will be ordering this every time. The savory and sweet notes between the well-seasoned chicken and mouthwatering mac & cheese harmonized and blended so well with the sweet maple cinnamon butter and dusting of powdered sugar. I am not joking. If you see me in line, best believe I'm ordering this. You might as well name it the Kaliko Pic # 3 was the Chick-N-Sauce with BBQ Sauce Thoughts: Let me make this clear as well. Their fried chicken is really frickin good. That said, I need to ask if they make their own BBQ sauce cause this was ono loa! Pic # 4 was the Chick-N-Sauce with Ranch Sauce Thoughts: Honestly, what can I say at this point? I'm just going to give them applause Pic # 5 is the South Point lemonade which is a peach and lemon-flavored lemonade shaker. Pic # 6 is the Cherry Limeade Their lemonade drinks are so flavorful and refreshing. I can't wait to try them all. I may have to try that ube one next. https://www.instagram.com/p/Cogt_rhsOF1/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

Super chill dude at the front. Best mac I have had this year, also massive servings. Service was…read morequick only 3 minutes to get my loaded Mac bowl

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

We didn't expect to find a food stand along the road to the southernmost point in the country. What…read morea great find! To get freshly made some spam musubi, a warm slice of homemade banana bread and shaved ice after visiting such a beautiful part of the island is definitely the cherry on top. The musubi has the perfect rice to spam ratio and great sauce. The banana bread was moist, perfectly sweetened, and has lots of banana in it. And everything was reasonably priced. The boy who was making the musubi for us was very nice and friendly. I'm so surprised this place hadn't been added to Yelp yet. Anyway, I do hope this review will help others find this gem and bring more business to the food stand.

The Hopper's really know how to throw down when it comes to BBQ. If I had any comparison, it would…read morebe to Kansas City BBQ - which is a HUGE compliment. Rich in mesquite flavor and plated perfectly with filling sides that are more than a generous portion for the price. You can smell their food for miles! Highly recommend them as a foodie! The Hoppers are also incredibly nice humans!

If I could give them 10 stars, I would !! this is by far the best barbecue on the island. Their…read morebrisket is juicy and tender, and their portion size are great. Well worth the money spent. I would eat their brisket every day if I could ....melt in your mouth tender. I've tried several other bbq places on the island and nobody comes close to their brisket . Ribs are amazing as well and cornbread is on point . Try them out it's worth the drive.