One of our favorite places to get malasadas! This was recommended by a local on our first visit to the island and now it is a must visit every time we come to the Big Island!
tomfB183SZ
Wow! Good local food but the Million Dollar view is the surprise! The donuts are nuts! But the curry and poi is awesome! Old and local is the best!
Matt S
The loco moco was amazing. Absolutely delicious gravy.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
David Straub
Incredible Malasadas pastries! Very fun gift shop with many cool things to choose from.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Matt Houghton
We only ordered Malasadas, three different flavors. They're huge, made fresh upon ordering (they're very hot), worth the stop.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
fira2007
This was on the top of my list of places on the big island to try malasadas so I had high hopes. In hindsight, I should've ordered the malasada with no filling. Instead, I got 1 mango and 1 passion fruit but to my disappointment, I found them much too sweet! I've had jam-filled donuts in several European countries which weren't overly sweet and which I loved, and I thought these would be similar. On the other hand, my partner had fish and chips which he really liked.
hirodayo
Many shops close at 16:00 in the city of Honokaa. The drive-in is open until 6 p.m., but the Malasada was out of stock during the 17:30 visit. Even at this hour, one local after another was using the drive-thru. I will try Malasada next time.
Tanya R
Best malasada I had while on island. Hot and fresh with a delicious mango filling. I wish we would have timed our visit for lunch- next time we will. 100% a must do on the east side.
W8392HMchrisl
The Malasadas were worth the drive from Hilo!!!! Other great food items on the menu as well. Service was great - the staff was soooo friendly!
702billh
Had a Hawaiian burger and fries. Both were excellent and large. Seating both inside and out. Order at the counter. No table service. The malasadas are huge, warm and filled with your choice of filling when ordered.
Bavarian cream malasada is still ranked as my fave.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 4
Service: 3
Bijan Tajipour
The most disgusting food and the worst customer service. How is this place famous. The old lady at the drive through and every single one of them are bitter rude and the food is moldy and gross. DO NOT COME HERE.
Nishimura Ryozo
Tex Drive-in is a classic on Hawaii Island! The famous malasadas are very filling and delicious as rumored. Even if you are not good at English, the staff are very kind and you will have no problem. Food other than malasadas is also very delicious and recommended for lunch ^_^ The restrooms are clean and it's a perfect place to take a break.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Greg B
Great drive-in restaurant in the north of Hawaii Island. They serve very warm, just out of the oven malasadas. Exceptional. Put this on your Hawaii Island tour list.
Tim Harrison
Shaka Tours told us we should stop for a malsadas and wow was that amazing advice.
One of our favorite places to get malasadas! This was recommended by a local on our first visit to the island and now it is a must visit every time we come to the Big Island!
Wow! Good local food but the Million Dollar view is the surprise! The donuts are nuts! But the curry and poi is awesome! Old and local is the best!
The loco moco was amazing. Absolutely delicious gravy.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Incredible Malasadas pastries! Very fun gift shop with many cool things to choose from.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We only ordered Malasadas, three different flavors. They're huge, made fresh upon ordering (they're very hot), worth the stop.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
This was on the top of my list of places on the big island to try malasadas so I had high hopes. In hindsight, I should've ordered the malasada with no filling. Instead, I got 1 mango and 1 passion fruit but to my disappointment, I found them much too sweet! I've had jam-filled donuts in several European countries which weren't overly sweet and which I loved, and I thought these would be similar. On the other hand, my partner had fish and chips which he really liked.
Many shops close at 16:00 in the city of Honokaa. The drive-in is open until 6 p.m., but the Malasada was out of stock during the 17:30 visit. Even at this hour, one local after another was using the drive-thru. I will try Malasada next time.
Best malasada I had while on island. Hot and fresh with a delicious mango filling. I wish we would have timed our visit for lunch- next time we will. 100% a must do on the east side.
The Malasadas were worth the drive from Hilo!!!! Other great food items on the menu as well. Service was great - the staff was soooo friendly!
Had a Hawaiian burger and fries. Both were excellent and large. Seating both inside and out. Order at the counter. No table service. The malasadas are huge, warm and filled with your choice of filling when ordered.
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Bavarian cream malasada is still ranked as my fave.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 4
Service: 3
The most disgusting food and the worst customer service. How is this place famous. The old lady at the drive through and every single one of them are bitter rude and the food is moldy and gross. DO NOT COME HERE.
Tex Drive-in is a classic on Hawaii Island!
The famous malasadas are very filling and delicious as rumored. Even if you are not good at English, the staff are very kind and you will have no problem. Food other than malasadas is also very delicious and recommended for lunch ^_^
The restrooms are clean and it's a perfect place to take a break.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Great drive-in restaurant in the north of Hawaii Island. They serve very warm, just out of the oven malasadas. Exceptional. Put this on your Hawaii Island tour list.
Shaka Tours told us we should stop for a malsadas and wow was that amazing advice.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Strawberry
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