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    Shaka Tacoz

    4.7 (1k reviews)
    Closed • 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Ono fish tacoz
    Frank B.

    Had the ono fish tacos. "Voted the best fish tacos in the state," the man said. He ain't lying. Smother them in the mango chili sauce!

    Ono tacos
    Zuleyma G.

    I've decided im not a fan on ono fish however, the taco had good flavor. The mango sweet chili sauce is spicy but good. Service was great. There's seating and you want to order inside and not at the truck.

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    Alan S.

    Shaka Tacoz is the spot for the Big Island's best tacoz. This is their OG location and can be found on Mamalahoa Highway in the small town of Captain Cook. There are only limited parking spaces out front, so you'll probably need to look for parking along the highway like we did. They have a food truck parked out front, but we ordered from the front counter. As you would expect, the young man who helped us embodied the aloha spirit. The Ono Fish Tacoz hit the spot and their hot sauces pack some legit heat! According to their website, "Shaka Tacoz has become a community staple for the locals and must-visit tourist hot-spot after being coined the Best Tacos in Hawaii 3 years in a row." It's all in the name...Shaka!

    Chicken tacos with mango chili sauce
    Regina R.

    After driving by for months we decided to give Shaka Tacoz a try and they were good. We had chicken tacos with double corn shells and the steak tacos with crispy cheese shells both with mango chili sauce and their chips and salsa. Everything was good. The mango chili sauce and the salsa were the best part. This is a happening place.

    Ono burrito
    Rose H.

    This place was BOMB! We had fish tacos and a fish burrito, and both were so fresh and delicious. The portion sizes are just right, and the ambiance is super cool. We felt like the menu had amazing options but also wasn't so overwhelming like some other trendy places can be. It felt like they know what they do well, and they've just nailed it. The service was also friendly and pretty fast. When we come back to the Kona side of the Big Island, we will for sure be back to eat here again!

    Jovete E.

    Recommended by Aaliyah at Hala Tree Coffee, we all sat in the car for 15 minutes waiting for it to open. You order and eat inside but pick up your food from a food truck set up outside. There's plenty of seating inside and they also have a patio. It was a Friday so we all ordered the Ono Fish Tacoz. Super tasty as they were topped with lettuce, pickled red inions, balsamic slaw, lime crema and a side of their mango chili sauce. We all enjoyed our meal especially the mango sauce that had just the right amount of flavor. Try it, you will like it! Thank you, Jen for the tacoz!!

    Joy H.

    I enjoyed the food at their other location so it was an easy choice to stop by here when I was in the area. Same good quality so I am glad I stopped by. They have a decent seating area and it got really busy. The cashier is very welcoming and friendly and keeping up with cleaning the tables.

    Jasmin P.

    Flavorful tacos, you get 3 per order, and fun side sauces where you can pick 2 per order. There is also an amazing ocean view if you sit outside in the back. We're vegetarian, so we ordered 5 chorizo tacos and one bean and rice taco to try, plus an order of chips and salsa. The salsa was good, we just thought it needed a little more salt and spice for our taste. Such an awesome lunch spot if you are out here visiting or touring Kona coffee farms. You order at the counter and then pick up your food from the food truck parked out front. We parked across the street off the highway, and the lady taking our order was super nice and patient. This ended up being one of our favorite meals of the trip.

    Birra style pork tacos
    Annie D.

    We bookmarked Shaka Tacoz as our lunch stop on the drive to Waikoloa. I was super excited to try the Ono Tacos but I actually enjoyed the Birria style pork tacos better. The fish was a little dry. The Birra was flavorful and tender and definitely more filling. There's a few parking spots outside. Lots of seating inside. You order inside at the counter and pick up your order from the food truck outside.

    Carnitas tacos, quesadillas, birria tacos, burrito
    Kylie S.

    Plentiful seating and enough parking right outside and across the street. If you come in the evening, you might get lucky and catch a beautiful sunset. Food was good! These tacos definitely run more of a local fusion than true Mexican tacos down the road. The carnitas tacos were basically kalua pig but still good! Make sure you order inside with the friendly workers and pick up your food outside at the food truck window!

    shaka Tacoz
    Jessica F.

    Incredible tacos and you can mix and match different proteins! Every serving comes with 3 fabulous filled tacos with great ingredients. Interesting sauces are available like guava hot pepper (recommend!) and mango chile and chipotle, all super flavorful options. The steak and fish were my favorite proteins, the steak was not chewy at all and the fish was grilled perfectly. Loved all of the pickled toppings. Bonus, you can see the sunset from the patio! Lovely quick stop for dinner at a great price point.

    David S.

    This was a definite pit stop on our way from Hilo to Kona. The restaurant has parking out front and you order inside which has seating available but pick up the food at the outdoor area where they are made. We got the Ono fish tacos and birria style tacos. Both come in 3's. The ono unfortunately was a little dry but flavor was not bad. The birria tacos were flavorful, crunchy and filling. Def recommend the birria tacos. Next time I'm gonna get a quesadilla which also looked amazing. Great restaurant to check out if you're nearby or passing through.

    An L.

    The fish tacos were a bit dry and flavorless for my taste. The mango chili sauce was sweet and tangy with no spice. The shop itself was lovely with a patio in the back overlooking the water.

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    5 years ago

    So ono! Also, they were so quick and got through the huge line very efficiently. Definitely get the hot sauce, it's amazing.

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    Chicken tacos were great. Loved the hot sauce with habanero. The bowl wasn't as good. Still recommend this place but stick with tacos

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    Best fish tacos with a view and entertaining geckos. Our most favorite on the island!

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    Very good tacos and burritos. But I was expecting a bit more. Would recommend trying.

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    Great tacos at a reasonable price. Would absolutely recommend this truck to anyone looking for some good street tacos.

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    This place was just as good as I anticipated and worth the little drive out of the way. GO there, you won't regret it!!

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    Amazing views, cool staff and decent food. Definitely worth a stop.

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    If you appreciate fresh, complex flavors, this is where delicious begins and ends. So bomb.

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    4 years ago

    My husband & I live in the area & get this weekly! The magma sauce is our fav- spicy with a hint of mango.

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    No atmophere, but boy oh boy was the food great! Plus a nice ocean view from the patio.

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    Los Habaneros - Takeaway...Ground Beef Burrito with verde sauce...yum!

    Los Habaneros

    3.5(225 reviews)
    6.7 mi
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    This was my first time eating here, and I can confidently say it won't be my last!…read more From the moment I walked in, I was greeted by Kayla at the register. I was completely overwhelmed (in the best way!) by all the delicious-looking menu options and had no idea what to order. She was so patient, kind, and genuinely helpful. She recommended the chicken enchiladas with both the green and red sauce so I could try each one and figure out which I liked best. It was the perfect recommendation! I was also surprised by how quickly the food came out, especially since there were a few people ahead of me. When I got my plate, I couldn't believe the portion size--it was HUGE! Every bite was absolutely delicious. Both sauces were amazing, but the green sauce was definitely my favorite. And the margarita? So refreshing and delicious! One of my favorite parts of the experience was chatting with some of the regulars, who told me the owner is the chef and that he, his wife, and their kids have been running this family business for years. I love supporting local, family-owned restaurants, and after hearing their story, it made the experience even more special. Amazing food, generous portions, outstanding customer service, and a welcoming family atmosphere. I already can't wait to come back and work my way through the rest of the menu. This place definitely earned a loyal customer!

    I usually love carnitas, but the Carnitas Burrito I received was terrible due to the amount of…read moreexcess oil. The tortilla was soaked, and several tablespoons of grease dripped out onto the plate. The kitchen needs to strain the pork much better before rolling.

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    Mi Taqueria Potosina Mexican Food - Chicken enchiladas

    Mi Taqueria Potosina Mexican Food

    4.4(42 reviews)
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    I'm always on the hunt for great authentic tacos, and I'd been here before with a good experience…read more I loved that it's a family-run, mom-and-pop, honest-to-goodness legit Mexican taqueria -- and that vibe is still there. Unfortunately, not much else lived up to my last visit. The woman behind the counter was not gunning for any friendship or customer service awards. When I asked for extra hot sauce for the 3 tacos I ordered, I was met with a firm "No, only 1!" I clarified -- one per taco, since I bought three. Still "No!" After some negotiating, I talked her into two, but you'd have thought I was asking her to part with a kidney. I asked if they had sodas -- clearly hoping for a Diet Coke. Short answer, and definitely not sweet: "No." She eventually mumbled something about drinks next door. (The lady next door, by the way, was absolutely delightful.) Jalapeños? "No." Chiles toreados? "No." This is simply not the person who should be working front of house. When my order was finally ready, she tried to short me on that hard-won second hot sauce -- you know, the kidney. The food came out hot and fresh, and after that service experience, I was expecting it to be nothing short of amazing. Because really -- how do you treat customers like that if the food isn't blowing people away? Sadly, the hot sauce wasn't hot. At all. And the food overall was pretty good -- not excellent, not amazing, just pretty good. I did enjoy the yellow corn tortillas; soft, warm, and nicely done. The asada was chopped into chunks, which works, and both the asada and birria tacos were topped with onion and cilantro. But here's my honest take, setting the service entirely aside: the Califas taco truck by Home Depot has better food overall. I hate to say it -- I was really hoping to recapture those great tacos from my last visit. It just wasn't meant to be. It can't be that hard to make them like they do in Mexico!

    We ordered the menudo, sopes, and a burrito mojado to go. Everything was delicious!! The service…read morewas great, they were so helpful with recommendations. 100% going back again!

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    Shaka Tacoz - mexican - Updated September 2026

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