Isla de Salsa 2026
Stands & Shops
What makes a “Matsuri,” a Japanese festival, complete? The stalls, of course!
Food stalls, craft stalls, beach huts… This year, you’ll find flavors from Spain and Latin America, curry, sweets, books featuring Japanese literature translated into Spanish, and much more! More stalls will be joining us, so we’ll keep updating this page with all the latest information.
Pay with at the stands!
Pay Pay is available at some stands.
So you can enjoy food and drinks from stands without carrying cash inside the venue.
Café Restaurante
SANCHO PANZA
Spanish and Latin American food
Enjoy Isla’s signature Seafood Paella, prepared in a giant paellera and loaded with an abundance of fresh seafood, cooked up right before your eyes at the festival! Then savor Asado, the Argentine-style BBQ, grilled over charcoal. Experience the exceptional flavor and mastery of traditional Argentine meat cooking, renowned around the world. And don’t miss Isla’s original festival favorite, Choripán—a juicy fresh chorizo served in a bun with our special chimichurri sauce. It’s the perfect match for a cold beer!
El borracho
Mexican food
Welcome to Mexico, the vibrant and colorful land of Latin America! Come and enjoy authentic Mexican flavors at ISLA.
We’ll be serving up popular tacos y original house tequila. Come hungry and get ready for a taste of Mexico!
OFFBROADWAY PARK CAFE
Jamaican food
Taste Jerk Chicken, one of Jamaica’s most iconic traditional dishes, packed with the bold, spicy flavors of this vibrant Caribbean island!
Oita Karaage Senmonten Torian
Karaage (Japanese Fried Chicken)
Torian specializes in Oita-style karaage, Japan’s beloved crispy fried chicken. Just before frying, the chicken is lightly coated with potato starch from Tokachi, Hokkaido, using a carefully developed cooking technique. The result stays crispy and delicious even after some time.
Idou Cafe Sunny Truck
Organic Food
Sunny Truck started as an organic café in Ishigaki Island and is now based in Fukuoka. Combining Asian cuisine with traditional Japanese techniques such as koji fermentation, Sunny Truck offers unique dishes like Ryukyu Spice Grilled Chicken, organic acai bowls made with carefully selected ingredients, and Ryukyu Spice Keema Curry. Delicious and full of flavor, each bite is made with ingredients and techniques that are as good for you as they are satisfying.
AyodhayA
Thai food
AyodhayA is a Thai restaurant in Nishijin, Fukuoka, where Thai chefs bring the authentic flavors of Thailand to the table. From classic dishes to popular street-food favorites, enjoy the taste of Thailand right here in Fukuoka!
At Isla, they’ll be serving two of their most popular specialties: Gapao Rice and Green Curry. Don’t miss the chance to savor authentic Thai cuisine!
Merchandise & Other Stands:
"Encuentros entre líneas"
Fernando Cordobés & Yoko Ogihara
Books & Meetups
What do people read from Japan on the other side of the world?
Did you know that Japanese novels and manga have captured the hearts of thousands of readers across Spain and Latin America? Literary translators Fernando Cordobés and Yoko Ogihara invite you to discover which works are fascinating readers in the Spanish-speaking world today, and how Japanese culture is perceived through translation.
Come by for an intimate chat with them: How well do we truly know each other through books? Just as the Hispanic world turns pages to understand Japan, how much does it intrigue us to peek into theirs? This is a space to exchange perspectives, break down prejudices, and rediscover our cultures. Feel free to drop by! (A round-table discussion is also planned for October.)
Philip Morris Japan Limited
Smoking Area
Tents will be provided in the designated smoking area at the venue.
Sale of heated tobacco products (IQOS) and provision of a designated smoking area.