Aloha De Nada Empanadas in Hawaii

"Cutest little empanada place in Kona! My boyfriend and I visited Aloha De Nada Empanadas while we were on vacation in Kona and it did not disappoint! Tony makes the best empanadas! Food: We ordered a bunch of different empanadas, we got Grandmas's Empanadas, New York Chopped Cheese Empanadas, Ube-Bae Empanadas, the vegetarian empanadas, and the oreo one as well. All of them were incredible- the vegetarian and oreo ones were our favorites. The flavors are so incredibly unique and go perfectly together. Service: Seems like it was very understaffed when we visited so the wait time was a bit long, but we didn't mind. Atmosphere: Very cute and inviting! I would love to visit this place again!"

"I don’t leave many reviews but from first walk in we were greeted with a smile and warm atmosphere. I would consider myself an empanada snob and these were right up there with the best. Grandmas were top choice followed by the Cuban then chicken. It does take about 10 min for them to prepare and get. So we walked next door to Gypsea gelato and grabbed some treats for the kids. Nice little deck out back. Great place to get your eats and hang out. Highly recommend."

"These empanadas were delicious!! The owner was so kind as I avoid dairy and he actually had some leftover vegan dough, he made some up fresh for me which I really appreciated. The sweet potato chips are also fantastic!"

"Absolutely outstanding!! We tried almost all the different kinds of empanadas on the menu, and everything was so delicious. Truly the best food we had during our trip to Hawaii! The owner was also so kind, and the service was great! We were very impressed with Aloha De Nada and would love to come back the next time we are in Hawaii"

"Amazing Empanadas and outstanding service. This is a must stop if you are on the Big Island. We tried every flavor but the vegetable and there is not a bad one on the menu. However, I highly recommend the Grandmas, the New York Chop, and the Ube one."

"You just walk in, and the list of empanadas is on a chalkboard on your right, and the list of sides, sauces, and other fun stuff is on the left by and behind the counter. Right by the front door is a little screen where you order (but there’s a button on the counter to press if you need help). Pretty straightforward. In the middle of our on screen ordering, a very nice woman came out and helped us with a few decisions (describing the sides in more detail). We ordered 2 empanadas each (grandma’s and veg for him, chicken and veg for her), and the potatoes and cheese ‘side’ (although more like an appetizer). We went outside to wait for our food to be brought out, which was in a to-go container with all the empanada names written on the box so we knew which was which. It did take a little longer than we would have thought to get our order, but the signs clearly state to be patient as everything is made fresh. They were all hot, they were all fresh, they were not greasy at all, and they were all so good!! In fact, we both thought the vegetarian ones were the best (surprisingly), but the pork and chicken weren’t far behind. And, those little potatoes with the gooey, yummy cheese oozing out when you broke into them — oh my!!! These empanada gems stayed hot throughout the entire meal, which only added to the deliciousness. If we were staying on the Big Island longer, we would definitely hit this spot up again; it was that worth it. Our bill came to about $30 for 4 empanadas and one side. Very reasonable."

"I'm a Big Island local and have been searching for empanadas like this for years. I've tried many places all over Island and haven't been satisfied until finding this place. My husband and fell on this place by chance while driving through, and are so excited to have found this gem. Best empanadas on island. Delicious, full of flavor, and fried to perfection. The owner was so kind and friendly. He serves his family's recipes with pride and heart and his food and restaurant are reflections of that. We will be back every time we pass though, for sure. Looking forward to trying other items on the men. Loved it."

"I do love the empanadas at five dollars each! I have tried several and the pastry has always been fresh and it’s wonderful and hot and ready to eat. They also have desserts. I had the Bad Bunny carrot cake marvelous. Best value on the island. Atmosphere is really not applicable. This is a small place with good technology and Tony doing a great job."