HiWi Tropical Fusion has opened at 6555 Pardall Road in Isla Vista. The founders of HiWi, along with their culinary chef, have over 30 years of experience in the food industry and all share a love of travel. Their menu is thus composed of a fusion of tropical flavors inspired by a number of countries and cultures. The lush, outdoor-only dining restaurant was built from the ground-up and has one of the largest dining patios in Isla Vista.

Their mission statement reads: “At HiWi Tropical Fusion, we strive to deliver delicious and healthier quick-serve food options to our customers in a relaxed and modern dining setting.  We aim to keep our food clean using primarily preservative-free and locally sourced ingredients, including organic beef, organic poultry, and wild-caught fish whenever possible. All our sauces are made in-house.”

HiWi tries to be a sustainable business and uses only compostable plates and utensils. They are also the first business in Isla Vista to partner with the City of Santa Barbara Environmental Services Composting Program. Hours are 9 a.m.-midnight Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-2 a.m. Friday-Saturday and 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Sunday. Call 845-1717 or visit hiwifusion.com.