While in Kauai, we looked for some of the best places to eat on a budget. From food trucks, supermarkets, and a hole in the wall restaurant, we found an assortment of options with a target price under $10 per person.
Supermarkets in Kauai are one option for those on a budget. There are several big box retailers such as Costco, Walmart, and Safeway, all located in Lihue. If you want to find organic food, Papaya’s Natural Foods is the best option, located in Kapa’a. Another great spot, but pricey, is Healthy Hut in Kilauea.
Cheap Eats in Kaua’i
Best Food on a Budget in West Kauai (Waimea, Hanapepe, Poipu)
Paco’s Taco’s – taco stand with fish tacos and excellent shrimp quesadillas
4505 Puolo Rd, Hanapepe, HI 96716
Kauai Pupu Factory – excellent poke with very good prices
1-3566 Kaumualii Hwy, Hanapepe, HI 96716
The Little Fish Cafe – great for breakfast with daily brewed coffee, breakfast sandwiches, and excellent acai bowls
3900 Hanapepe Rd, Hanapepe, HI 96716
Kalaheo Coffee Company – great breakfast spot with pancakes, eggs, and excellent coffee
2-2560 Kaumualii Hwy, Kalaheo, HI 96741
Da Crack – ridiculously good burritos, the best in Kauai
2827 Poipu Rd, Koloa, HI 96756
Kauai Coffee Company – free coffee tastings and walking tour, purchasing a pound of coffee is $12-$18 per pound
870 Halewili Rd, Kalaheo, HI 96741
Best Food on a Budget in South Kauai (Lihu’e, Wailua, Kapa’a)
Fish Express – famous spot for poke
3343 Kuhio Hwy, Lihue, HI 96766
Tiki Taco’s – one of the best tacos I have ever eaten
4-971 Kuhio Hwy, Kapaa, HI 96746
Pono Market – hands down the best poke in Kauai
4-1300 Kuhio Hwy, Kapaa, HI 96746
Best Food on a Budget in North Kauai (Kilauea, Hanalei)
Pat’s Taqueria – very good tacos and excellent quesadilla for a beach lunch
4997 Weke Rd, Hanalei, HI 96714
Kilauea Fish Market – excellent quality fish, no matter how you get it, including the poke
4270 Kilauea Rd, Kilauea, HI 96754
Sushi Girl – ahi sushi burrito, enough said
5-6607 Kuhio Hwy, Hanalei, HI 96714
Bon Appetite!
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