About 50 minutes by car from Naha Airport. Meki in Yomitan Village, Central Okinawa Main Island. 50 min. by car from Naha Airport. This Mexican restaurant is located in Yomitan Village in the central part of Okinawa’s main island. Influenced by the U.S., it is especially highly rated in Okinawa, where there are many Mexican restaurants, and offers dishes that are close to the “authentic taste”. Moreover, it is surprising that even meat and cheese are vegan alternatives. This is a Chico restaurant. It is highly rated even in Okinawa where there are many Mexican restaurants under the influence of the United States, and they serve food that is close to the “authentic taste”. It is also surprising that even meat and cheese are vegan alternatives.
Point 1: What is the location of “Mexican Food Obligato” in Yomitan Village, a sacred place for vegan and organic food?
Mexican Food Obligato is a long-established Mexican restaurant in Yomitan Village, central Okinawa Island, that has been in business since 1976.
Yomitan Village has many vegan and organic restaurants and is called the holy land of vegan and organic food in Okinawa.
It takes about 48 minutes from Naha Airport via Okinawa Expressway and Route 58. By bus, you can take the Limousine Bus Naha Airport Line and get off at “Mizugama” and then walk 14 minutes to the store.
It may be convenient to keep in mind that using the local bus is less expensive and takes less time. The best thing is that you don’t have to change buses.
On the warm wooden exterior are the white letters “OBBLIGATO.
The inside is quite spacious, with tables, seats for four, and counter seats.
The walls are decorated with Mexican-style paintings, and a ceiling fan is spinning, giving the interior a resort-like feel.
Perhaps because of its proximity to the Kadena Air Base, the restaurant seems to attract a large number of foreign customers.
It is as if you are traveling abroad even though you are in Okinawa.
What kind of food does this authentic Mexican restaurant, which is supported by foreign customers, serve?
Point 2: Vegan options! The menu at Mexican Food Obligato!
At Mexican Food Obligado, the menu is divided into “Original Meals” and “Original Menu.
The “Original Meal” is the restaurant’s original menu with a unique flavor. The meal comes with Mexican rice, refried beans or chili pork, and tortilla chips.
Ordering a meal also entitles the customer to a discount on other menu items for an extra one.
The menu includes the Inchilada Meal (1,450 yen), which has been popular since the establishment, carnitas, chimichangas, and other well-known Mexican dishes, as well as more common meals such as chicken and steak.
The “Original Menu” includes tacos, chili omelets, taco rice, the fan-favorite Spanish omelet, spaghetti, gratin, and casadia.
In addition, five types of burritos and a kids’ menu are also available, so you can bring your children along.
Half of the guests seem to be foreigners, and the quantity of food is also half the size of the restaurant.
If you can’t finish your meal, you can take it out, so please don’t hesitate to ask.
Note that vegan options are not available on the entire menu, but rather the O’Breechkin Taco Rice (940 yen), O’Breechkin Taco Rice Chips Set (990 yen), Beans Burrito (890 yen), Vegan Churros (400 yen), Vegan Chocolate Mousse (370 yen).
Sadly, there are fewer choices, but it is nice to see that they are vegan-friendly.
Also, prices are generally kept low, with many menu items costing less than 1,000 yen. At a time of skyrocketing prices, this is something to be thankful for!
Point 3: The desserts at “Mexican Food Obligato” are also delicious!
Mexican Food Obligato serves not only Mexican food but also delicious desserts.
The highly reputed “Coconut Carrot Cake” is made by “Shizen Inu,” a nearby restaurant, and although it is stocked daily, you are lucky if you are lucky enough to order it because it is sold out.
The healthy carrot cake, half of which is made from carrots, is topped with crunchy coconut, and the sweet cake goes well with spicy Mexican food.
If you are looking for a good Mexican restaurant in the Yomitan Village area, we highly recommend “Mexican Food Obligado,” an established restaurant since 1976. Please try authentic Mexican food, which is recognized by Americans who are accustomed to eating Mexican food in the U.S.
