9 Food Escapes In Popular Vacation Spots Slideshow
Kauai's Gorgeous Na Pali Coast
Cooked-to-order garlic shrimp served out of a bright green truck is a local favorite for lunch.
Sunshine Markets (Kauai's Farmer's Markets)
Where to buy local produce and ingredients like fresh coconuts.
Sea Arch in Cabo San Lucas
Salsita's in San Jose del Cabo
This colorful and friendly restaurant off the main drag makes tasty fish tacos with paper-thin slices of jicama (instead of tortillas).
A more serious and upscale restaurant that has an excellent selection of Mexican wines.
Snowy Breckenridge
Don't miss the elk medallions and sausage appetizer (or the daily happy hour) at this cozy steakhouse.
Relax on the outdoor patio or by one of the fireplaces at this comfortable and lively coffee shop that serves small plates, wine and liquor.
Nassau at Sunset
Ignore the name because the spicy, whole red snapper at this local seafood favorite is a must try.
This local, hole-in-the wall is perfect for eating cracked conch or inexpensive fried fresh fish by the water.
Turks and Caicos
The conch salad and fritters are delicious at this casual, beach-side shack where you can watch fresh conch being cracked out of their shells while you eat.
Locals Tip: Near the south dock toward Sapodilla Bay, fresh lobster is available at about 4 in the afternoon when the boats return.
Lake Tahoe
Tahoe's best breakfast spot with its infamous hollandaise sauce. Their secret? Extra lemon juice and a kick of Tabasco sauce.
Lovingly referred to as Moody's by most locals, this must-try eclectic and seasonal restaurant is known as much for their fantastic food as for their music.
Los Arcos in Puerto Vallarta
A destination for any shrimp lover. Coconut, cajun and other specialities like sweet & sour shrimp can be orderd by weight or get the shrimp boat for a variety (actually served in a boat).
Try the duck carnitas and lamb mole or the plaintain empanadas with cheese and black bean filling at this welcoming family restaurant.
Playa del Carmen's Brown Pelican
El Fogon (Calle 6th and 30th Ave.)
A local favorite dive serving delicious inexpensive and authentic Mexican cuisine with quick service.
La Bamba Jarocha (34th and 30th ave)
A pushcart off the main strip offering fantastic ceviches and roast pork tortas.
St. Thomas
Try old-fashioned Caribbean cooking like Creole shrimp with homemade cole slaw and fried plaintains at this local restaurant.
Treat yourself to a meal at this creative restaurant that celebrates local ingredients and serves desserts like warm fudge brownie with cayenne ganache, crushed pretzels and bacon.