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    Taco tita

    4.2 (79 reviews)
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    Closed 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Outdoor seating

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    Charles F.

    If you're expecting San Diego-Mexico border Mexican food, lower your expectations. However, Taco Tita does the duty of providing Mexican food for the south side. I've always ordered the taco salad or the nachos. Best bang for your buck. Would I go back? Yes, if I were ever in Na'alehu but I wouldn't drive out just for this. Great service. Staff was very informative of their menu. Cash only.

    Dawn M.

    Arrived in the afternoon. Not too busy. The menu has a lot of options to choose from. My husband and I shared the fish burrito. Very filling and savory! Tables are located outside. Look out for hungry geckos looking for snacks!

    Nachos for the win!
    Robert B.

    Once again we stopped on our way thru and it never disappoints. Everything from the nachos, to tacos, to burrito, to roll up. All outstanding and delicious. Thank you again for the wonderful service and great food.

    Chicken burrito. Sooo tasty.

    Cash only!! Best burrito I've had in a really long time. The couple who seem to run the place were super friendly and we ate at the little outdoor patio. It's at the side of the Hana Hou restaurant. Stop if traveling between Kona and Hilo; you won't regret it

    Burritos are massive and delicious! Don't miss out on the lilikoi Lemonade! Fast friendly service. Will definitely be returning !

    Bomb nachos and the best fresh brewed ice cold iced tea on the island
    Trina W.

    Perfection! I'm not just saying that because I was a hungry tourist. This place has a GIANT menu that looks incredible. It's real hard to decide. Tacos are my go to, but wait, do they serve breakfast all day? Maybe a burrito for my snack hole? Mmmm let's share nachos with husby! Pulled pork nachos and the most amazing freshly brewed iced tea were the way to go for a late lunch. The nachos have everything you could want, but be sure to add a sauce. We did the spicy green abs it went well with the guac and other toppings. They are cash only, that shouldn't deter you.

    Poké the friendly cat
    Lisa L.

    We're here visiting from Texas for a few weeks and drove by this place a few times so we decided to give it a try. We were here on 5/19/2023 and I had a ground beef taco bowl and my husband had the pork nachos. Nothing special about the food, it was a little bland. They also needed to give the picnic tables a good scrub. There was a friendly black cat outside named Poké that lived at the restaurant. The young lady that helped us said it was a stray and that she had had the cat spayed. I was glad to hear that because the island seems to have a stray cat problem. Also upon our arrival was a family of four looking at the menu which is outside. We decided fairly quickly so we went in to order. We made small talk with the lady working. She mentioned that her boss was from California so my husband jokingly said that we knew how she felt because the Californians had invaded Texas as well and we didn't like it either! I don't think she liked that, she seemed personally offended. I also mentioned that the Spanish rice and pinto beans on the menu didn't seem like Cali Mexican food (we lived in California for more that 15 years) but more Tex Mex (were from southern Texas, born and breed, the home of Tex Mex). And for the record, both the rice and beans were prepared very Tex Mex! While we were making small talk, the family of four came in to order and the lady asked them if they were with us and they said no and she very RUDELY, and I mean RUDELY, told them that it was one party at a time and they needed to wait their turn outside. I couldn't believe how rude she was. In hindsight, we should have left she was so rude to them. They walked out, apparently discussed her rudeness and left! Taco Tita probably lost at least a $60 sale. Our purchase was $27 so I asked the lady if she could change a $50 and she said yes. She handed me my change with a $5 on top and I thought the $5 was strange when my change was $23 but I put a dollar in the tip can and folded the other bills and put them in the front pocket of my purse. Not long after we left I noticed that my change was only $13 instead of $23. So I called the restaurant Hana Hou which is their sister restaurant, they're on opposite sides of the same building and told the lady on the phone what happened and she was kind of rude about it and said what do you want me to do? The only thing we can do is check the camera and I said well you can do that and you can also count the till and if it's $10 over then she shortchanged me. We ended the conversation with her taking my name and number for the manager Darren. I have not called back as we're busy enjoying our time but not I have heard from Darren. I can understand how a mistake could be made, it happens. We won't even be back in the area so getting our change is out of the question but the restaurant could at least acknowledge the error. They only take cash and that can open other wise honest people to not be so honest. If this wasn't an honest error, the owners should check their cameras more often. I have a feeling I'm not the first victim, just the first to call them on it. I can only hope my $10 will be used to buy Poké some food!

    Fish Burrito
    Ted F.

    Definitely stop here for a bite. This is the type of local spot you want to support - it's real good and it's got real ohana feels. The fish burrito bangs, and I'm pretty sure everything else does too. The Serrano sauce is pretty mild, so feel free to turn up.

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    4 months ago

    Absolutely amazing food! The service was great and they clearly had pride in their establishment! Will be coming here again!!

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    My go to place when I'm craving for a burrito. Lucky it's a minute drive away. Service is always friendly.

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    BesT burritos EVER! Never would you explect such good Mex in Naalehu, Hawaii ¡Mahalo Mucho!

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    Taco Tuesday on the Big Island! What could be better? We both had taco salads. Food was great. Staff was friendly and welcoming.

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    4 years ago

    Food was mediocre. Service was cold, bordering on rude. Small container of pico de gallo will set you back $2.50 - suggest not bothering.

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    Hana Hou Restaurant - Fresh catch sandwich

    Hana Hou Restaurant

    4.0(748 reviews)
    0.0 mi
    $$

    A Little Hidden Gem Filled With Aloha…read more Hana Hou Restaurant was honestly the best food experience we had during our entire 8-day trip to the Big Island. We stayed in Waikoloa Village and explored Kona, Hilo, Volcano Park, South Point, the Green Sand Beach, and the Black Sand Beach, so we had plenty of opportunities to try different places. And somehow, this little hidden gem ended up being our favorite. We're from the Los Angeles area and were traveling with my husband and our teenage son, and from the moment we walked in, we felt something different here. The service was genuinely friendly, the employees seemed happy to be there, and there was such a warm aloha spirit throughout the restaurant. That kind of genuine hospitality was missing at some of the other places we visited. Even something as simple as sitting down for a cup of coffee on the morning of Day 5 of our trip felt like a pleasure. The vibe was relaxed, welcoming, and local. You could feel that this was a place connected to the community. And the food was AMAZING. My son ordered the pizza, and it was HUGE -- so big that he had enough left over for the next day. My husband had the chicken, and I ordered the noodles. Everything was delicious. But I have to talk about the papaya. I do not like papaya. At all. I was just craving some fresh fruit, so I asked what they had, and they told me they only had papaya. I figured, okay, I'll try it. It was HANDS DOWN the best papaya I have ever had in my life. I loved it so much that later in the trip, when we stopped at a fruit stand and I bought papaya, I was immediately disappointed because it wasn't even close to the papaya we had at Hana Hou! We've been to Maui and Oahu before, and this was our first trip to the Big Island. If you're traveling around the island, I highly recommend making a stop here. Don't let the fact that it's a little tucked away fool you -- this place is a true hidden gem. We're so grateful we found Hana Hou. The food was wonderful, the people were wonderful, and most importantly, we felt the aloha spirit here in a way that really stayed with us. Mahalo, Hana Hou, for being one of the highlights of our trip!

    Service was good and food was even better. It's a hole in the wall find with a variety of food. The…read morebeef and fish are local. We had the catch of the day which was ginger scallion ahi tuna, Mac salad and dill slaw. All wonderful and fresh! My husband has the blacked ahi tuna sandwich and it was fresh as well. This place was a wonderful find after a full day of driving and hiking to Green Sand Beach and playing at Black Sands.

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    Hana Hou Restaurant - A diner in Hawaii?

    A diner in Hawaii?

    Hana Hou Restaurant - Crab cake and coconut shrimp plate $30

    Crab cake and coconut shrimp plate $30

    Hana Hou Restaurant - Lime pie, was excellent.

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    Lime pie, was excellent.

    Punalu'u Bake Shop  - donuts

    Punalu'u Bake Shop

    4.2(1.4k reviews)
    0.1 mi
    $$

    This was one of the stops on the way to the volcano. It was recommended by a coworker of mine, so I…read morewas glad the stop was part of our tour. They're known for their sweetbread and malasadas, but they also have hot food and ice cream. We shared one of their pork platters. It was pretty good. Pork was super tender! There were 2 portions of pork, which seemed a lot, but I was left wanting more. We also got one guava malasada. This one is just their flavored sweet bread, coated with sugar, no filling. It was so light, fluffy, and delicious! Not heavy or oily. Dare I say these are better than Leonards in Waikiki? I regretted just getting one, because getting in that line again to order more would take too long. Oh that's another thing... Your mindset needs to be on island time because you will wait more than 10 minutes for your food. The place is small, but the property is huge. All dining is outdoor in their patio and two gazebo-like structures. There are two lines to place your order, which helps with the crowd: one by the main door, and the other by the patio. If you like up by the main door, you'll find all their sweet bread loaves, rolls, and snacks. If you line up by the patio, you'll find their pastry case. Either way, you're doomed to pick up more than you came there for. This place is a must! Make the drive. It's so worth it!

    A tale of two experiences…read more.. The service? Let's just say the malasadas were warmer than the welcome. We asked for the custard-filled malasadas and the aunties in front ranted "why everyone calls it custard, it's not custard, it's vanilla" in a very annoyed voice. We also felt a little rushed while ordering, which caught us off guard. I was expecting a little more aloha and a little less hurry. Now the malasadas? Oh my goodness... absolutely worth the trip. Call it vanilla, call it custard--I honestly don't care because it was delicious. Soft, fluffy, filled with creamy goodness. I'd happily come back for the malasadas. Hopefully next time the aloha is as warm as the pastries. Mahalo!

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    Punalu'u Bake Shop  - Inside

    Inside

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    Punalu'u Bake Shop  - Storefront for Punalu'u Bake Shop

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    Storefront for Punalu'u Bake Shop

    Rico's Taco Shop - Rico's signage

    Rico's Taco Shop

    4.7(42 reviews)
    34.9 mi

    TLDR - the staff are very nice and this place is very convenient when visiting the area, but I know…read moreI'll never come back. The food was tasteless and I don't appreciate when places try to get a double tip. Food options around the area are very limited, but I encourage tourists to take a chance and explore further. This place is a great convenience for people visiting Hawaii's Volcano National Parks and are starving after a long day of sightseeing. Unfortunately, I was very let down considering the great reviews it has online. This is a food truck, so as expected, the parking is extremely limited and there are only two picnic tables available if you choose to sit down and eat. The area is nice if you don't mind eating outdoors. When I went, there were only 2 people working in the truck. They were extremely nice and did warn us about waiting times. There was a long line of people so we had to wait about 25mins for our food. Honestly, this is not inherently a problem, but be ready to wait if it's busy. Now for the food and the reason I'm giving this place a low rating. I was allowed to mix the carnitas tacos and the chicken taco plate given that they're all the same price. The chicken had a nice spice to it, but every item on the dish was very bland. The rice felt dry, the refried beans felt like they were straight out of a can, and it could have all used some salt. But the big nono was that it appears they included a tip in their total before handing the machine over to you to add a tip and pay. Unless you tell me Hawaii's tax is close to 20% (which I know it's not), I find it very disrespectful when businesses do this to their customers.

    Food takes a while, as they're just two people running the cart! I liked the birria tacos the most…read more The couple was so kind.

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    Rico's Taco Shop - Birria de Res taco plate.

    Birria de Res taco plate.

    Rico's Taco Shop - Carnitas taco trio

    Carnitas taco trio

    Rico's Taco Shop - Fresh produce. We try to use ingredients grown in Hawaii as much as possible.

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    Fresh produce. We try to use ingredients grown in Hawaii as much as possible.

    Saucy Mama's - Signature Dish: Kalua Pork Tacos w/ Raspberry Chipotle Sauce. Served w/ Giant Scoop of Hapa Rice and Awesome Sauce.

    Saucy Mama's

    4.9(116 reviews)
    46.1 mi

    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!!

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    Saucy Mama's - Love the beautiful garden seating area

    Love the beautiful garden seating area

    Saucy Mama's - Pork tacos

    Pork tacos

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