Gas Stations in Captain Cook, HI

“Very fair prices, nice selection. They have a spot to donate cans for the local children's paddling group and have a small free library. Highly recommend :)”

““Se habla español” that’s a sell right there. Girl in charge was more than helpful to us, it was nice stopping by, the chicken burrito was a blast, was expecting some poblano inside but later I figured that was my mistake haha, didn’t get to try the tamales, but I’ll sure do next time. Also the tables outside make worth the stop, enjoy a nice view of the ocean while enjoying your burrito and your jarritos.”

“This is the phantom ceviche, an item from a retail store attached to a gas station. However, don't underestimate the fact that it's just a gas station; the ceviche is only sold on weekends, so if you let your guard down and go there in the late afternoon, you'll find that the ceviche is already sold out.

The location is a gas station near the famous "Two Steps" (officially Pu'uhonua O Honaunau National Historical Park), which is famous as the best snorkeling spot on the Big Island.

Paradise Express is also known as the "last gas station heading south." The sign in the window says, ``Currently the cheapest gas store.'' What's more, it's a very enthusiastic shop that opens at 6 a.m. on all days except Sundays (even on Sundays, it opens at 8 a.m.).

As you enter the store, excited by the hand-written menu displayed outside the store, you'll find it fun to see all kinds of items lined up in a jumbled manner. It's a treasure trove of miscellaneous goods that you'll want just by looking at it, with a lineup that you can reach for just the little things you need, such as Ziploc bags, hair clips for children, and sweets sold separately.

In the showcase at the back right of the store, you can see sparkling ceviche! I came early today, so there's still a lot of food, but even as I was taking photos, the locos kept coming quickly, rushing straight to the ceviche and rushing to buy ceviche ($10) or ceviche and shrimp cocktail ($10). I will continue to do so. Not to be outdone, I opened the back of the case, took it out, and headed to the register.

Marie is the cashier and cook. He started making ceviche three years ago and only makes 45 meals on weekends.

So, if you purchase this, why not try it outside on the terrace?

Eating food at a formal restaurant is wonderful, but when you are gazing at the blue sky melting into the deep blue sea below and feeling the Hawaiian breeze, you can feel your heart melting. It is also recommended to go snorkeling in the morning and have it afterwards.

Of course, the taste goes without saying: the acidity of the vinegar and lemon stimulates your appetite, and the flavor of the ono (white fish: Spanish mackerel) spreads throughout your mouth. The fish is exquisitely rare, and the texture of the cilantro, tomato, and cucumber makes it so enjoyable that you can't stop eating it. Many ceviches are spicy by default, but this one is safe for even my 2-year-old daughter to eat. In fact, she loves it so much that I have to buy another one for her.

By the way, this shrimp cocktail is also highly recommended. Most shrimp cocktails are eaten with cocktail sauce, but this one can be drunk gazpacho-style. The large, plump shrimp is generously packed into the dish, and will cool down your flushed body. All ceviches come with tortilla chips and shrimp cocktails come with crackers.

Encounter rate rarity: ★★★
Spicy level: ★
Sourness: ★★★
Umami: ★★★★
No regrets after purchasing: ★★★★★

[Paradise Express]
84-4811 Mamalahoa Hwy, Captain Cook, HI 96704
(30 minutes from Kailua Kona)”

“Fast gas. Got drink's and cigs... For those nasty habitual types...
Yes rollie's too.
Need to add the 1 ltr Mt Dew to you beverage line up...”