Tortilla Republic
Poipu, Kauai
<p>There are many ways to create and present Mexican food, the Tortilla Republic restaurant in Poip'u has a twin dining areas that bring island infused modern Mexican cuisine to the table. The daytime into evening ground floor "TR Taqueria and Bar" features a casual friendly environment with easy seating for breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily. For a finer dining environment the upstairs Tortilla Republic Grill opens Monday through Saturday for dinner service only. It is literally next level, but many a local mention how the food downstairs is the way to go for convenience and easy seating, with the exception of the Sunday Brunch which gets rave reviews.<br />
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<strong>At a Glance:</strong><br />
Cuisine:Modern Mexican-island fusion<br />
Price: $$/$$$<br />
Location: Poipu, Kauai</p>
<p><strong>Hours: </strong><br />
TR Taqueria & Margaritta Bar (downstairs):<br />
Breakfast: Mon Sat 8am 11:30am<br />
Saturday & Sunday Brunch - 9am 3pm<br />
Lunch: Mon Sat 11:30am 5pm<br />
Dinner: daily 5pm 9pm<br />
Happy Hour: daily 3pm 5pm</p>
<p>Tortilla Republic Grill (upstairs):<br />
Monday- Saturday Dinner 5:30 to 9 pm</p>
<p><strong>Environment/Dcor: </strong><br />
Open airy chic modern Mexican with riaterrace seating amidst the Shops at Kukui'ula.<br />
*Reservations recommended upstairs/ walk-ins easy downstairs<br />
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The Shops at Kukui'ula has a number of eateries to choose from, as Poipu's newest centralized shopping center drew several higher-end restaurants. Yet when asking locals where to grab a bite many suggested the very casual and charming Tortilla Republic for the downstairs service. No reservations necessary, though you can make a call if you have a larger party. The terrace seating is very light and airy with tropical plants and broad shade trees as the view of the scenic central courtyard.<br />