With a hidden location in the corner of Kukuiula Market, this juice bar offers a quintessentially laid-back Hawaiian experience. Young, local staff vigorously prepare smoothies, juice and acaí bowls in order to keep up with the high number of visitors. The oatmeal and chia pudding mason jars go quickly, so be sure to arrive early in the morning if you want something more substantial than a smoothie.

Despite its hole-in-the-wall location in a strip mall, this Mexican joint draws visitors due to its mouthwatering burritos, tacos and nachos. There is no seating, so bring your food to the nearby beach to enjoy.

This food truck serves self-coined farm-to-beach–style fare like salads and wraps made using the island’s freshest ingredients. Visitors can enjoy the simple, local dishes at the picnic tables nearby. Closed Tuesday and Wednesday.

Adored by locals, this shop is a favorite for its impressive selection of juices and smoothies. Kauai Juice Co. prides itself on its low carbon footprint: the shop's ingredients are harvested organically, juiced immediately, bottled the same day and meant to be consumed within three days. There is no solid food on the menu here, so grab a few juices and a poké bowl from the Fish Market to enjoy at the tables next door. When finished, return your juice bottles—the shop pays ¢50 for every bottle that is returned for reuse.

A Hawaiian specialty, Ahi poké is made with raw ahi tuna marinated with soy sauce, green onions, sesame oil and sesame seeds, and this small, unassuming deli is serves some of the best on the island. The fish market also offers other lunch and vegetarian options. Closed Sundays.