The 38 Best Restaurants in Tāmaki Makaurau (Auckland, New Zealand) | Eater

"Coco’s Cantina plays an important part in the story of K’road. Opened in 2009 by sisters Damaris and Renee Coulter (Ngāti Kahu), this rustic Mediterranean-inspired eatery was one of the first buzzy restaurants on the colorful street, paving the way for the area to become the hotbed of young and diverse owner-operators it is today. While Renee now runs the operation on her own, more than 13 years later, Coco’s is cemented as a beating heart of the lively strip. Duck in for drinks or a plate of spaghetti and meatballs before browsing the surrounding thrift shops and bars. — HE" - Hillary Eaton