Sometimes when I’m traveling, I take note of some restaurants that were recommended in guidebooks, by friends (and bloggers!) and on sites like Yelp. Sometimes I don’t and have to rely on what I spot while I’m driving around. My visit to Island Taco in Waimea, Kauai was the result of the latter approach. I saw the sign, I saw a couple of other diners and I pulled in. Plus, I have a soft spot for tacos of any kind.
Island Taco immediately appealed to me. It had a great menu, nice open seating area and – even better – a very enthusiastic staff that was more than happy to tell me all about their food. They have ahi, mahi mahi, ono, pork, chicken and tofu, all in tacos, burritos, quesadillas and salads. They have both vegetarian and vegan options. There are even fat free options if you’re really health conscious. That said, I think that super-fresh ahi is a great choice if you’re looking for a healthy lunch. Everything is made in-house, including the flour tortillas that they serve their tacos and burritos with.