About 35 minutes by car from Naha Airport. This taco specialty restaurant is in Mihama, Chatan-cho, central Okinawa main island. Because of its location, many foreign customers, and vegan menu items are also available. The soft dough is filled with a variety of ingredients! You can also enjoy the atmosphere of a foreign country.
Point 1: Near the marina! Where is EsparZas Tacos & Coffee located?
EsparZas Tacos & Coffee is located in Mihama, Chatan-cho, central Okinawa.
It is located north of American Village, near the Fisherina district, where the Hilton and MB Gallery hotels are located, and many cruisers and yachts can be seen floating by, giving the area a celebrity atmosphere.
North of this area, however, is where most of the foreign traffic comes and goes, as the Kadena Air Base is also nearby.
The stores in the vicinity also default to English menus for foreigners, and sometimes there are more foreign customers.
The interior of the store is decorated with works by local artists, giving it a very trendy and progressive feel! But it also has a nostalgic country-style atmosphere, making it a comfortable place to be.
It takes about 35 minutes from Naha Airport via Route 58, or in the case of a bus, take the “Limousine Bus Naha Airport Line” and get off at “Ihei”. You can reach the restaurant in 3 minutes on foot.
For some reason, the fare is 100 yen cheaper than the local bus, so you might want to keep that in mind.
Point 2: Introducing the taco-based menu at EsparZas Tacos & Coffee!
EsparZas Tacos & Coffee has been in business for 40 years.
It has long been supported by local and U.S. military customers and is one of the top five favorite tacos in Okinawa, with many fans.
However, in recent years, due to the impact of Corona, they have been forced to raise their prices, and some regret that the size of their tacos has become smaller.
However, the fluffy skin, which is as soft as naan and delicious on its own, is still there, and the filling is still packed tightly inside.
What makes their tacos unique is that you first choose whether you want a rice bowl or a taco, and in the case of tacos, you can choose whether you want corn (gluten-free) or flour (flour) for the crust.
The contents include beefsteak, garlic shrimp, and chicken, as well as some attractive and unusual choices such as chunky chorizo!
There are also healthy options such as jackfruit and berry vegan! As one would expect from a restaurant with a large foreign clientele.
Prices range from 900-1100 yen for 2 pieces. If you order a combo, you get a 300 yen discount on drinks.
Although the price has gone up in recent years, it is still more reasonable than other popular taco stores.
Each taco is carefully prepared and the size is easy to eat, so even women can eat it in no time. All of the tacos are delicious with a gentle flavor, so you will want to try different kinds of tacos.。
Point 3: The side menu at EsparZas Tacos&Coffee is also noteworthy!
EsparZas Tacos & Coffee also offers a wide variety of sides and dips.
First of all, the side menu includes tortilla chips and waffle fries, which are standard items at taco stores. Waffle fries are cut into a mesh shape and deep fried, which are not often seen in Japan except in Okinawa. (about 400 yen).
There are also dips available: hummus (chickpeas), guacamole, cheese sauce (vegan), and sour cream. All of these can be added for about 150-400 yen, so why not add more for a better taste?
Also available are drinks such as Americano, Latte (mocha, vanilla, caramel) espresso and latte “Dirty Latte” (650 yen), and hot chocolate (500 yen).
EsparZas Tacos & Coffee, a long-established taco store located near the Fisherina District in Mihama, Chatan-cho, central Okinawa, is a stylish and healthy taco store that also offers a vegan menu.
The menu is not conventional, but has a twist to it that is appealing! Many of the customers are foreigners, so you can enjoy the atmosphere as if you were in a foreign country.
Please come and visit us.
