To satisfy the younger set, Taco Del Mar has several menu options geared towards more tenacious taste buds. Your kids get to choose if they want the spicy sauces and we serve their choices with a side of chips and a small drink. Our menu items made with cheese offer a good source of protein and calcium - an important nutrient for building strong bones and teeth that's often lacking in kid's diets. The Kids Beans & Cheese Burrito is a big hit and offers an excellent source of fiber.

Unfortunately, excess weight has become an issue for many kids. While there's no doubt genetics plays a role, genes alone can't account for the huge increase in obesity rates over the past few decades.

Most health experts recommend that the best way to treat obesity in childhood is to encourage nutritious eating habits and regular physical activity, the start of a balanced lifestyle. That means doing basic things like keeping health snacks on hand, eating less fried foods and sweets, choosing lean protein sources, eating more fresh fruits and vegetables, and drinking more water and 100% fruit juice in place of sugary soft drinks. And of course, encourage your kids to release their "Inner Baja" on a regular basis - turn off the TV, go outside and play!

Try these tips for helping your kids eat healthier at Taco Del Mar:

• Choose water or a Nantucket box in place of soda
• Go for chicken, pork or fish for the leanest protein source
• Give the whole wheat tortilla a try for quesadillas or burritos, they'll love it!
• Order a small entrée such as a taco, and add a high-fiber side order or rice and beans - it's large enough for 2 people as a side dish