There isn’t much that can convince divers to get out of the water, aside from rapidly approaching maximum bottom times. But the scent of spicy, succulent street food, served up local-style and wafting on the sea breeze might be a close second. We’ve selected some of our favorite roadside treats from dive hot spots around the world.

1. Jerk Chicken, Jamaica

Arguably the most well-known dish from the Caribbean is the fiery-hot jerk chicken that originated in Jamaica but is now found in various forms throughout the islands. In Jamaica, the best roadside jerk-chicken spots start with a base marinade made from allspice, ginger, onions and, most important, searing scotch bonnet chillies. Then the chicken is cooked either on grill grates or directly atop green pimento wood laid over coals, which imparts an unmistakable flavor.

2. Tacos, Playa del Carmen, Mexico

The taco is one of the world’s quintessential street foods, and few dive spots do it better than Playa del Carmen. They are never hard to find, as the city has more than 400 registered taco vendors serving up flavors from all over Mexico, including traditional Yucatecan tacos with egg and pepitas, or more common meat fillings like carne asada and barbacoa.

3. Poke, Hawaii

No dish captures the flavors of Hawaii quite like poke. The salad of raw-tuna chunks tossed with soy sauce, scallions and sesame oil is a reflection of the bountiful and fresh seafood available in Hawaii’s offshore waters. And it’s a dish found at all levels of the dining experience, from the fanciest restaurants in Honolulu to supermarket delis and walk-up counters en route to the beach.

4. Halo-Halo, Philippines

The Filipino sweet treat halo-halo is a classic walk-up counter offering found not only throughout the islands, including dive spots like Boracay, but also in Filipino expat communities around the world. For the uninitiated, it can seem intimidating and unusual. The name literally means “mix-mix,” fitting for this jumble of ice cream, shaved ice, evaporated milk, coconut, jackfruit, sweet yams and plantain, and often dollops of sweetened, preserved beans, among many other possibilities.

5. Pastechi, ABC islands

The multicultural mix of the ABCs (Aruba, Bonaire and Curacao) blends Dutch, South American and Caribbean influences into a unique variety of local foods, everything from hearty cabrito stoba (goat stew) to Dutch fried fish balls, called frekedel. But perhaps the best street food in the ABCs are pastechi, savory fried handpies similar to empanadas or Jamaican patties, packed with fish, cheese or meat. Locals generally have them for breakfast, so find one in the morning to get your pastechi hot and fresh.

6. Bakso, Bali, Indonesia

Bali is perhaps one of the best dive islands in the world for street food. Throughout the island, vendors are constantly turning out delectable treats like babi guling (roast suckling pig), marinated and chargrilled satay skewers, and more. Another local favorite is bakso, a ubiquitous and satisfying soup of meatballs in broth. The toppings are left to personal preference — hard-boiled egg, scallions, tofu, crispy-fried shallots and, of course, a hearty spoonful of spicy chili paste.

7. Doubles, Trinidad and Tobago

Trinidad and Tobago is one of the Caribbean culinary hotspots. The street food has strong Indian influences, including one the country’s most beloved street eats, called doubles. Like all the best street food, it’s an unassuming dish, curried chickpeas, or channa, ladled onto a slab of fried dough. And what really makes them sing is the condiments: fiery local hot sauce, tamarind and pickled green mango round it all out.