Shaka Tacoz

We're Mexican so we know good tacos. And we were ready to judge the hell out of these Shaka Tacoz. On our first bite we were so surprised how freaking good they were. So flavorful. Everything was just right. They did NOT disappoint. The employees were so nice and friendly. Before we left the island we went back to a few more tacos. We asked them what ingredients they used and they were kind enough to share. (We asked just to see if they used what we thought they used) Shaka Tacoz!!! Shout out to you for the love you put in your food!!! We love you 💕

Just had some fish, chicken and pork tacos at Shakaz. They were so good!! The fish ones with the mango chili sauce were amazing!! Will be coming back again soon for some more fish tacos

These are some of the best tacos we’ve ever had. We tried one of each, and the fish taco stood out. So flavorful, fresh, and juicy! We loved this place and plan to go back when we’re on the island again in a couple months.

Locals and visitors both agree that Shaka Tacoz is a must stop for top quality and affordable food on Big Island. I cannot recommend the Ono Fish Tacoz enough - don’t miss out on the Mango Chili Sauce. The Moloka’i Venison Tacoz are my personal favorite. Wild axis deer meat, Crispy Cheese Tortillas.. Chimichurri Top 1% worldwide on Trip Advisor and I can see why

Stopped here with a large group and had an amazing experience. Customer service was phenomenal and food was delicious (birria tacos and carne asada quesadilla). We were also able to shop around at the market while waiting for food. Highly recommend!!

The food was insanely good!! The ono fish tacos were a burst of flavor from the white fish to the mango salsa!! Tortillas were perfectly cooked, the fish was delicious and the cabbage was crispy! What more could you want from a fish taco!? Also ordered a venison quesadilla that was off the charts good!!! I could eat the tacos and quesadilla every day and be content with myself!! The lava sauce is one of the best sauces/salsas I have tasted. I want to take a bottle home with me it’s so good! I had one left over and carried it with me because I didn’t want to waste it and bought some gas station masubi which I put lava sauce on and sheesh, incredible!! I give the service two stars because when we asked for more sauce, there were taken aback like we weren’t allowed to have any more. We ordered two quesadillas, and two orders of the tacos and we just wanted more lava sauce and they said “we already gave you some, it’s with the food!” Buuuttttt, we want more…… anywho, great food!!

Right in the Ali'i marketplace, it is the perfect place to eat and then shop the local vendors. My wife and I both got the original Shaka Tacos, me with grilled Ono, her with the steak and they were PHENOMENAL. I got the spicy guava sauce which was incredible. This is a must try for an affordable delicious meal. The staff was so kind and helpful.

These fish tacos are not to be missed. We understood Shaka tacos to be the best on the island and the recommendation was not wrong. Fish tacos were some of the best we have ever had - and the venison tacos were perfectly cooked chopped venison (no minced). Will definitely visit again before our vacation ends and highly recommend.

I'm so glad we had a chance to stop by this spot before leaving the island. The ingredients were very fresh and the flavors of the sauces were incredible & complex. I got the ono cheesy tacos with the lava sauce and every bite hit! So yummyyy!! Service was also super quick and attentive, which we appreciated since we were limited on time. Definitely recommend!

Order inside pick up outside from the food truck. Awesome food we shared the ono fish tacos and the birria tacos; sides of beans Excellent food, clean restaurant and hand painted skateboard worthy decorations Mahalo!!

Best tacos in Kona! The taco truck is located in a little marketplace where you can wonder the shops while your food is being cooked. Service was quick - about 15 mins! We ordered the fish tacos and the steak tacos, both with the mango sauce. We loved both! The mango sauce just elevated all of the flavors. We considered going back for dinner as well they were so good!

Definitely a must try! My husband and I both got the 3-taco combo and I got a chicken, steak, and carnitas tacos. We also got sides of the rice and beans, which we probably could have gone without if we had gotten more tacos. What I think makes these tacos better than your average taco is the cheese melted onto the tortilla and their pickled onions on top. I also love that they have different salsas to choose from, although it is an additional charge if you want to try multiple. You order inside at the counter, then pick up your food at the parked food truck outside once they text you that your order is ready. The downside to that set up was that we went during a rare torrential downpour of rain, so we did get pretty wet just trying to get our food.

Came at night and you really have to slow down to see if there are any stalls available since parking is limited. I parked down the road across the street at a baseball field then walked up. The cashier was very thorough in explaining the recommendations and really enthusiastic so it was reassuring, especially since I've never had deer meat. The venison burrito was surprisingly tasty with all the sauces and seasoning. The fish tacos were very good as well. They have a good amount of space and the back patio area is good to listen to the country wildlife. I like the home style recipes and flavor so I'll be back next time I visit big island Hawaii

Nice peeps with a good setup! Grab your spot in line, which moves fairly quickly, place your order, you will be texted when your grub is ready. Instead of being a captive waiting by the food truck, you can have a pleasant time wandering around and checking out the shops. I went with the Ono Burrito (which is my new favorite thing!). All of the ingredients are spread properly in the burrito so every bite has Ono, beans and some rice. Sometimes you just have to appreciate a well assembled burrito! You can add your mango chili hot sauce, but I used it sparingly because the Ono is good on its own.

Wow!!! My favorite fish taco!!! I absolutely recommend! Nice people, great view, good vibe and delicious!

Located in a small outdoor area with a lot of retail and food shacks. While we waited for our order, we were able to walk around the various vendors. This spot was in my top two favorite spots during my stay here. It was a nice break from all the poke bowls. Ono fish tacos - the tortilla was super crispy as it was crisped with cheese. The cabbage added nice texture to the ono fish. The sauces and the mango sauce on the side added a nice sweetness and kick. Spicy pork tacos - the pork was very tender. Like the Ono fish, the protein didn't have a lot of flavor on its own so it replied on the sauces.

SO GOOD! My husband and I ordered the carne asada quesadilla (portion size = huge!) and the taco trio. We got an ono, chicken and pork taco. All were great but the ono taco with mango chile sauce was out of this world. We tried this place on our last day and wish we would've come here earlier during our trip so we could've come back!

My husband and I shared: - Ono Fish Tacos - Carne Asada Quesadilla Both were very good, but the fish tacos were my favorite. I really loved the mango sauce on them. The portions were really big too. It does take a bit to get your food after ordering, so I loved looking around at the rest of the shops at the market. I'd happily come back again for more!

Greeted with friendly service and short wait time. We both ordered the fish tacos and a salad. I really loved the flavor of the Mango Chili sauce that I poured over my taco's. Both were very delicious and bursting with flavors. The portion sizes are ample. When in the are I will be a returning customer. Thank you for all that you do.

Though this one is a truck-- it still held all the charm for Shaka Tacoz. The kids quesadillas are full size and come with sour cream. The burritos are all packed with goodness-- carne asada is our favorite. But the fish tacos are perfection. Def get the green and mango sauce-- next level flavor. The service was attentive and fast. The best part is that while you wait you get to go shop around--making the ambiance chill and laid back.

Absolutely delicious food! This food truck deserves all of the stars. They offer Mexican food with a Hawaiian twist, implementing local style in a balanced and delicious way. I ordered the carne asada quesadilla which was large and stuffed with lots of cheese and green peppers. It came with salsa verde and sour cream and a mango salsa on the side. Unfortunately, I'm allergic to mangoes so I wasn't able to try that one BUT the salsa verde was very good with a hint of heat (as someone who is from Arizona, I imagine my opinion weighs heavily for good salsa verde). My daughter even ate it which says a lot too -- she is very picky. My partner ordered a pork burrito and literally inhaled his food. We have a favorite Mexican fusion spot in Arizona and he said it was even better than that (this is somewhere we order from multiple times a week -- it's that good!) We ended up ordering more food after finishing our first order LOL if that doesn't tell you how onolicious it is, I don't know what will! Definitely stop by if you can.

LOCAL VENISON TACOS R U KIDDING SO DELIGHTFUL WOW :) Additionally, the lady taking our order was so kind! five star food truck for sure. Would absolutely recommend to anyone in the area! there's a bunch of cute little shops right by the food truck as well so while you're waiting for your food, you can look at local artist goods, souvenirs, clothes, jewelry!!

Sorry but I have tried this place several times and find them very chewy like bubblegum. Not anything like a traditional taco. Just my opinion but I'm not a big fan.

Best fish tacos I've ever had. Been to a lot of places and whenever I'm near a coast and I have the option, I'm gonna order me some fish tacos. My last experience with fish tacos in a coastal city was 2 weeks before this in Chesapeake Bay and it was stark reminder that not all seafood near the source has to be well prepared. Might be a lil pricey considering it's a food truck, but it's absolutely worth it. There are plenty of tables in the nice courtyard area and you can browse some of the shops while you wait for your food. The sauces are a hit or miss, but they're really not even necessary.

Wow! This definitely hit the fish taco craving hard! They were sooooo good! I think what made it was the localness of the fish and the sweet heat of the chili sauce it came with. The fish was just the right of crispy and the toppings were just right and not overwhelming. I could not recommend this place enough and can't wait to come back again!

TL DR: The best fish tacos on the island/best fish tacos I've ever had, can be busy get here early if you have a big group, friendly service Elite Tip: Check in on Yelp for a free drink Food: Hands down without question the best fish tacos I've ever had. The fish is fresh, and cooked to perfection, the salsa complements the fish, and the ratios are literally perfect. Ambience: Perfect for date night, hanging out with friends, dinner after a long day of snorkeling. Can accommodate large groups.

I've been following this place since the day I knew we were going to go to Kona for our honeymoon. This place is legit for mexican tacos that are on a island! Down to the ice cold mexican coke to accompany your tacos. I had the steak and fish taco and my wife had the steak, chicken, and pork. with cheese tortilla and I had them with just regular tortilla. So much flavor packed into every bite and the green salsa was one of the best one I have ever had. You can't beat it. If you search up mexican food, this place is the only one that looks legit and they prove it. Plenty of tables around the little marketplace where the shack is located and staff is super friendly and happy to answer all your questions

Ali'i drive stopped at a small market area to eat fish tacos (Shaka tacos). Love the fish tacos and a burger. the fish tacos were great, burger was ok.

Fabulous unassuming food truck that we tried because of the reviews from other Yelpers. What a find! We ordered the Ono Fish Tacoz and regular Tacoz with Chicken along with the mango (or was it guava) ginger sauce. So delicious! Some modest tables in the courtyard of this little shopping area. We were told the wait to get the food would be about 15 minutes and that was accurate. Friendly service. Totally worth the wait!

The fish tacos were SO GOOD! Do yourself a favor and only get the fish--also pair with the mango salsa. Chef's kiss!

Tacos were great! Carne asada was my favorite, ono came in close second (and I don't like fish - it didn't taste like fish at all). Caught the gecko thief and enjoyed the ambiance

Great tacos and sauces. Had the fish, pork, chicken and carne asada tacos. And I would do it again! Ordered online and the food was ready on time. I appreciated the message to let me know my food was ready. You gotta try Shaka Tacoz.

Great food truck tacos! We ordered the ono fish taco plate and the birria pork tacos. Both were delicious!

So check it out, it's 2025 and I've decided this year I'm not writing anymore bad reviews. Even if the place deserves a bad review I will not write a bad review, my opinion is that a bad review today only hurts the people working at the business a year from now and the chances are pretty good that most businesses will filter out all their bad employees that caused the bad reviews to begin with. Now if it's about the owner or about the physical location of the business then it's game on, I will write a bad review. However, this place is freaking awesome and they deserve a big giant five star review ! The tacos were outstanding, the staff was really good and the sunset was the best we've seen so far on Island. We loved the Ono taco and also the steak tacos ! Both were freaking Rad and all the sauces and pickled onions mixed together made this place one of my new favorite taco joints anywhere in North North America! I'm gonna post pictures and videos about this place on my buddies Facebook page, show me your taco. Thank you to all the awesome people that made the great tacos, if you want a good taco and a great sunset there's no place on island like this !

Incredibly delicious and fresh tacos from a taco truck with homemade sauces. Plenty of outdoor seating in the marketplace where it is located. The Chipotle sauce was considered medium spicy but it was perfectly delightfully spicy so did not feel the need to try a hotter sauce but I might go for it next time. All types of proteins were amazing but venison was surprisingly perhaps the best. Not gamey but light and seasoned to perfection.

3 large fish tacos with all the fixings. Get the mango salsa. Best thing we've eaten on the island so far. We will definitely come back here before our trip is over.

The quality of food is top-notch. Very fresh and tasty. I kind of expected to have some sour cream inside my burrito or on the tacos. That would've made a huge difference to me in my enjoyment of our meals. However, even the mango, which is the least height of the sauces is pretty spicy. I would not recommend for Kids, at all, and it was kind of iffy for me since I am someone that doesn't like spicy and can't tolerate it physically. That being said, if you love heat, this is definitely the best you'll get.

I ordered their 3 chicken tacos. They were very good. I didn't have my camera or would have taken a picture of them. You can get sauce to put on them. They can be spicy so look at their chart. The food is from a food truck right where the marketplace is located. It took us at least 15 min to get our food. There is a grassy area with tables and chairs to eat.

We were looking for a place to get food on 'sportsball' day when a lot of places were either closed or closed early and found this food truck. They have guanabana juice! yes in a can, but if you've ever tried it, it's delicious and extremely hard to find maybe because it's also called soursop which just isn't a very appealing name. Worth a try if you ever get the chance though! I had the fish tacos and they hit the spot. The staff was very nice and helped us decide on our meal between the various options. The food truck sits in an area with a small market and some seating, some in the sun and some in the shade. There's even a rooster that will come begging for you to share. If you're looking for a place for quick food at a decent price, give it a try.

Found Shaka Tacoz food truck while on Kona side situated at a cute farmers market with shaded tables to enjoy the outdoors and the ono food! Friendly cashier with not long of a wait for food. Will likely go again when on that side of island. Thanks for a yummy lunch!!

The moment you walk up to the food truck the fiesta begins. The Latin background music lets you know you have left the island and gone south of the border on the mainland. The place was hopping and there was a continuous stream of customers while we waited for our meal to be prepared. We were starving after our intense hike to the Captain Cook Monument so waiting was hard but took the opportunity to practice o patience. The cashier was super friendly and made great menu recommendations for our party of three. I ordered fish tacos with a coconut water beverage. We found an outdoor table in the shade to consume our midday meal. I loved the fish tacos! The blend of spices, textures, and flavors were fabulous! The Nilo brand Agua de Coco was the best coconut water I have ever had. The gecko on a nearby booth entertained us while we ate. It was a wonderful dining experience!

Stopped in for some eats after a long day on the road and beach. At the recommendation of the employee went for the fish tacos and they did not disappoint. They were hot and full of flavors. The tortillas were grilled with cheese on it giving it a nice little crisp. It came with two sides of different salsas and sour cream. We also had the carne asada quesadilla. I thought the quesadilla was slightly better but who does not like large doses of melted cheese. The tortilla was also cooked well and likely in butter.

Delicious!! Would recommend as it is right outside of the market! Service was fast and staff were very friendly. Definitely add the fried cheese to your tortillas!

There's no much that I can that hasn't already been said. Shaka is worth the hype. We were in Kona for 7 days and went twice. The first time I didn't get anything but my husband raved about the tacos. Two days later we were back. He had the pork burrito and I had the soy chorizo tacos. It's hard for me to find gluten free and vegetarian options in one place. Next time we're on the Big Island, our first stop is Shaka Tacoz!

First time to the big island, and had to stop on the way to two step. YOU HAVE TO STOP! Coming from California, I expected standard tacos, but between the grilled cheese on the tacos, and their signature sauces, these tacos were spectacular. We did the Birria, spicy pork (carnitas), and fish steak chicken combo. Let me just say, we will be back.. And Katie rocked! No alcohol, so byob, but absolutely worth it.

Great fish tacos! Stopped by while on vacation in Kona Hawaii. Recommended by some locals.

Always fast & Always delicious! Steak quesadilla is my go to! Huge, so I eat half at a time and throw the other half in the air fryer a few hours later lol

This is a food truck located at the Ali'i Garden Marketplace. I had their Ono Fish Tacos with a side of the Lava Salsa. The fish tacos were delicious! It comes with a Mango Chile sauce on the side which actually has a nice sweet taste to it with a kick of spice. The Lava salsa was actually pretty spicy which is just how I like it. If you can't handle spicy, I would not recommend getting Lava salsa. There is some seating at the marketplace to enjoy the tacos. There is also ample amount of parking. Side note: at this time, the chef broke their hand so it did take a little longer to get the food. But it wasn't too much of a wait and honestly i found it to be worth the wait. I hope the chef has a speedy recovery !

The food at this pop up spot was really tasty, they had a spicy mango salsa that went perfect with my quesadilla!

Omg!!! Let me just tell you that I do not like fish. I really don't even eat it normally. But the ono fish tacos here!!! Omg delicious! We literally ordered two plates! The service was fast and friendly and In the setting of Ali's market place, it's the cutest setting!

3.5 stars. After driving by the original restaurant is near Captain Cook, we stopped for lunch at the second Shaka Tacoz location - a food truck in Ali'i Gardens Market. Food took about 20min, longer than I expected given we arrived at 11 before the lunchtime rush. The chicken burrito hit the spot for my husband; but I thought the chicken taco salad was ok - it was a large portion, but the tomatoes and avocado were not ripe, and the chicken was somewhat under seasoned. The Magma sauce was good - slightly spicy with a hint of mango sweetness. Some tables to eat at throughout the marketplace. Overall just ok.

If I could only go to one taco place, this would be the place! Slightly crisped corn tortillas, with melted cheese, delicious toppings, and a view to the water far below. Would be even better during whale season!

Great stop in the Captain Cook area for a quick bite. The fish tacos are a generous portion & are filled to the brim on a cheesy tortilla crust & a tangy slaw. The sweet & spicy mango sauce is really what puts it over the top. I wish there was a second container of the mango sauce served with the 3 tacos because it balances all the flavors so perfectly. My husband got the carne asada taco plate & it was very tasty too! My daughter ordered the chicken burrito & she said it was tasty & a huge portion as well! Don't forget to check out the green geckos on the patio! They are beautiful & remind you what a lush tropical island you are currently visiting!

Tacos were amazing and very flavorful. The lady working the cash register was very nice. Beware their sauces are definitely as spicy as they say. No seating but there is around the shopping center.

Fire!!! The sauces and seasonings are addicting. Had to go back and order more stuff. The Surrounding market is cool to browse while u wait. Nice fresh alternative to plate lunch

Awesome tacos!!! The venison is tasty and seasoned perfectly. They are quite delocious and have a lot of meat. The Pork and beef tacos are delicious!! Those ladies know what they are doing. I could find nothing wrong with this food. It was excellent IMO. Keep up the great work guys!!! Mahalo

Ok ok. It was good aloha fusion. The fish taco and the spicy pork tacos were good. The flavor is in the sauces. Spicy mango was good and made both tacos interesting. The tortillas are also a unique trick for Shaka Tacoz, they grill the tortilla with cheez before stuffing it with the meat and toppings. The combo is good. But just not 1 hour wait good. I'm used to food trucks, both on the mainland and Oahu. 1 hr wait is too long. Minus one star. Come for the food, but if the plaza is a little busy expect a 40-60 minute wait. Maybe it was an off day, it was just the day ai gave it a try.