The Tropical Taco truck used to be an actual delivery truck, painted green and white with red hubcaps. The truck drove all around the North Shore of Kauai to the different beaches selling delicious tacos for over twenty years. Now days Tropical Taco is a sit-down restaurant located in Halele’a Building in Hanalei Town.
Some of the favorites on the menu include the original Tropical Taco. This is a beef taco with a thick handmade tortilla, then it’s filled with beans, lettuce, salsa, cheese and sour cream. The Fish Taco uses the Freshest Island Fish grilled or dipped in beer batter, fried to golden brown and filled with the works. All fish is caught by local fisherman. The Fat Jack is a 10 inch flour tortilla wrapped around beans, cheese, and beef, deep fried, then topped with lettuce, salsa, cheese, and sour cream.
If your heading north to Hanalei, then Tropical Taco is a must stop for lunch or dinner. Located just south of town about 1.2 miles from the old Hanalei bridge. Look for the sign.