Famous malasadas
Golden, sugar-dusted, and served hot—enjoy them plain or ask about the day’s fillings.
Open daily · 6am–6pm
Order pickup: (808) 775-0598Honokaʻa, Hawaiʻi · Since 1969
A beloved Hamakua Coast stop for fresh-from-the-bakery malasadas, island-style favorites, and the easygoing spirit of old Hawaiʻi.
01 · Our story
For more than five decades, Tex Drive In has welcomed locals and travelers with hot malasadas, local food, and a covered open-air patio overlooking the Pacific.
Watch the bakery team make the malasadas through the viewing window—then enjoy yours while it’s still warm.
02 · What to try
Start sweet or go savory—there’s a familiar island favorite for every kind of stop.
Golden, sugar-dusted, and served hot—enjoy them plain or ask about the day’s fillings.
Hearty island comfort, including loco moco and other local-style lunch favorites.
Burgers, fries, and familiar breakfast-and-lunch staples for an easy road-trip stop.
04 · Plan your stop
No phone orders after 5:45pm. Closed Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.