Food Honokaʻa, Big Island
Tex Drive In
A place to eat in Honokaʻa, Big Island, budget-friendly ($) and worth about 30 minutes. Best time to go: Morning.
Why go
Roadside drive-in since 1968, famous for hot filled malasadas off Highway 19 on the Hamakua coast.
It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Big Island, alongside 3 outdoor spots, 2 activities and 2 places to eat. At about 30 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.
- Type
- Food
- Neighborhood
- Honokaʻa
- Price
- $
- Time needed
- 30 min
- Best time
- Morning
On these curated routes
Tex Drive In is a stop on our Hawaii Paradise route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.
More places to eat in Big Island
2 more curated places to eat in Big Island. See the full Big Island guide.
When to go
Average daily highs in Big Island run from 50°F in February to 58°F in August; March is usually the wettest month. For Tex Drive In itself, we suggest: Morning.
Modelled monthly averages for Big Island from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Big Island weather by month.
Getting there
Map links open a live search for Tex Drive In, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.
- Address
- 45-690 Pakalana St #19, Honokaa, HI 96727, USA
- Coordinates
- 20.07186, -155.46448
- Destination
- Big Island, Hawaii
- Website
- texdrivein-hawaii.com
Tex Drive In: quick answers
How much time do you need at Tex Drive In?
Plan on about 30 minutes at Tex Drive In. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.
When is the best time to visit Tex Drive In?
Our pick: Morning. Insider tip: Malasadas can sell out late afternoon; try guava or custard filling.
Where is Tex Drive In?
Tex Drive In is at 45-690 Pakalana St #19, Honokaa, HI 96727, USA, in Honokaʻa. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.
Which TripsCircle routes include Tex Drive In?
Tex Drive In appears on Hawaii Paradise, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.
Add Tex Drive In to your crew's plan
Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to Big Island.
Plan Big Island
- Big Island travel guide 10 places
- Best time to visit Big Island weather by month
- Maui to Big Island 97 mi straight-line
Lists & regions
Also in Big Island
- Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park Outdoors
- Kīlauea Iki Trail Activity
- Greenwell Farms Drinks
- Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park Sight
Curated recommendation, not live listing data. Confirm hours, prices, bookings and access before you go.