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1. Ana's Aladdin Cuisine
$$ | |Near the tip of the island, this gem is hidden in plain sight. Tuck into a plate of stove-fresh pita, creamy hummus, and skewers of onion-parsley shrimp grilled in a boat of foil, all made by the charming chef Ana. These deep-flavored dishes are a wonderful surprise. It's not fast food, so have a smoothie while you wait in the family's front yard. Vegetarians will appreciate the superior options here. Cash only.
Av. Hicaco, Caye Caulker, Belize District, Belize605-3305Known For
- Garlic chicken wraps
- Vegetarian and vegan options
- A frill-free setting near the Split
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Rate Includes: Closed Mon. -
2. Belize Chocolate Company
$ | |Those who dream in chocolate, this one's for you. Owners Chris Beaumont and Jo Sayer work with over 500 Maya cacao farms (in a handful of collectives), which average 1½ acres each and typically use organic methods. As a result, the company does marvels with one of Belize's most ancient crops. Here, the Belizean bean appears not only in bars but as champagne truffles, milkshakes, and---get ready---chocolate balsamic vinegar. Make time for Chris' amazing class on chocolate-making at about BZ$25 per person (offered at 10:30 am on weekdays; just call ahead to schedule). Expect U.S. chocolatier prices here.
Barrier Reef Dr., San Pedro Town, Belize District, Belize226--3015Known For
- Treats celebrating Belize's cacao heritage
- Lime truffles
- A fantastic chocolate-making class
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3. Black and White Garifuna Restaurant and Cultural Center
$$$ | |Here's a place unlike any other on the island: from the homemade bundiga (green banana dumplings) to drumming presentations on cedar and mahogany drums, Black and White gives you a special window into the rich culture and foodways of Belize's Garifuna people. The menu spotlights Garifuna cuisine like hudut (snapper in coconut broth with pounded plantains), tikini (brown flour soup with fish and vegetables) and the staple dish, cassava bread. The owner Julia Martinez (known to everyone in town as Ms. Julia) is a true cultural ambassador for the Garifuna; speak with her and you can learn about Garifuna heritage in all its vitality. Since Garifuna (also called Garinagu) populations are concentrated in Seine Beight, Hopkins, Punta Gorda, and Dangriga—all on the mainland––this is a unique resource on the island. Try to make it to one of Black and White's entertainment nights, which celebrates Garifuna culture with live drumming, traditional dancing, and a decadent buffet.
Sea Grape Dr., San Pedro Town, Belize District, Belize605--2895Known For
- Hudut (snapper in coconut milk broth)
- Garifuna beats and dancing
- Putting the "experience" in dining experience
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Rate Includes: Reservation required for entertainment nights -
4. Briana's Food Place
$ | |If you’re hankering for a steaming bowl of cow-foot soup or just a good old plate of succulent stew chicken, join San Pedranos on their lunch break at Briana's. Crunchy eats like salbutes and garnachas won’t disappoint, but for faithful homestyle Belizean cuisine, try whatever is on special that day: think pigtail or curry chicken with coconut rice and beans, plantains, and a scoop of slaw.
Angel Coral St., San Pedro Town, Belize District, Belize661--2676Known For
- Belizean comfort food
- Chimole (also called “black soup” for its black recado spice)
- Local prices and cash only
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Rate Includes: Closed Sun. -
5. Crocs Sunset Sports Bar
$$ | |Croc's owner, Belizean Ivan Luna, knows what he's doing: after years of industry experience, he has made this three-story palapa a lovable hangout for locals, ex-pats, Belizean vacationers from the mainland, and travelers. The service and menu are both impressive, with reasonably priced rum drinks, ceviche, and other island fare. Catching the sunset here is a no-brainer, but you can also come by later for the nightlife scene. Crocs indeed live in the lagoon, but don't drop them nachos: feeding crocodiles is illegal and dangerous for the apex predators. Watch them from afar.
0.75 miles (1.2 km) north of bridge, Ambergris Caye, Corozal, Belize610--0026Known For
- Coconut mojitos
- Parties and special events
- Good service even when popping off
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6. DandE's Frozen Custard & Sorbet
$ | |This beloved parlor is your place for creamy custards and cooling sorbets—all homemade and so dense that they resist quick melting. Custard is made with egg yolks; it's touted as a "healthier" alternative to ice cream, which we're willing to believe for the sake of dessert. For island flavors, looks for mango sorbet or soursop frozen custard.
Pescador Dr., San Pedro Town, Belize District, Belize676--5464Known For
- Tropical flavors like coconut and soursop
- Classic mint chocolate chip custard
- Relaxed vibes
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7. El Fogon
$$ | |Named for the open wood-fire cooking hearth ("faya haat" in Kriol), El Fogon serves authentic down-home Belizean cooking like chaya tamales, Creole stews, and gibnut (a small game rodent and delicacy). El Fogon feels like a hole-in-the-wall, but it's actually one of the most renowned spots on the island. Think island-casual but with the quality dialed up (you sit at picnic tables, but the picnic tables have cloth runners). Dishes are prepared in cast-iron pots in a traditional fogón. Next to it, a mountain of fresh veggies, about to be chopped, is part of the decor. Though it's in town, it's a little hard to find: ask any local where it is.
2 Trigger Fish St., San Pedro Town, Belize District, Belize673--2121Known For
- Fish coconut curry
- Mango smoothies
- Off-the-beaten-path dishes in a well-known restaurant
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Rate Includes: Closed Sun. -
8. Elvi's Kitchen
$$$ | |Here is an island institution. In the old days, in 1974, Elvi Staines sold burgers from the window of her house, soon adding a few tables on the sand under a tree; today, the floors are still sand and the tree remains (lifeless now and cut back to fit inside the roof), but the dining experience has been upgraded. Enter through massive mahogany doors and you'll be tended to by a large and gracious staff. The Maya pulled pork and other sandwiches are big hits at lunch. For dinner Elvi's features upmarket dishes such as shrimp flambeéd in tequila or grilled pork with sorrel barbecue sauce. Don't pass on the coconut pie for dessert. The Maya Feast every Friday should be on your weekend list. It's a bit touristy, but we always enjoy Elvi's.
Pescador Dr., San Pedro Town, Belize District, Belize226--2404Known For
- An expansive but quality menu
- Maya Feast on Friday
- A classic San Pedro experience
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Rate Includes: Closed Sun. -
9. Errolyn's House of Fry Jacks
$ | |Fry jacks are those puffy pillows of fried dough served at breakfast; here they come stuffed with a slew of options, from egg and ham to chicken and beans, all for a U.S. buck or two. Just one makes a filling breakfast. Pull up a stool on the pink-and-green porch, or take your fry jacks near the water. At the stand next door you can pick up a liter of fresh watermelon juice (in a repurposed Crystal bottle) for BZ$7. Yet another example of a great female entrepreneur in Belize, Errolyn does it right. She also holds a barbecue most Saturdays. Cash only.
Pasero St. at Av. Langosta, Caye Caulker, Belize District, BelizeKnown For
- Tasty portable breakfasts
- Quick counter service
- Chicken- and cheese-stuffed fry jacks
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Rate Includes: Closed Mon. No lunch, no dinner -
10. Lotus by Habanero
$$$$ | |Chef-owner Darren Casson has done it again with this global fusion restaurant (with a pan-Asian bent), lighting the way for a culinary scene to unfold on North Caye Caulker. Dynamite dishes include orange peel firecracker ribs and an aged rib eye with chimichurri sauce. At lunch, you'll also find classics like quesadillas or the daily Belizean special. Located at Blu Zen Resort, Lotus is not as atmospheric as the more intimate Hibisca by Habanero, but the menu is at least as interesting.
North of the Split, Caye Caulker, Belize District, Belize626--4911Known For
- Sizzling Bangkok hot plate
- High-octane craft cocktails
- Artful plating
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11. Mambo Restaurant and Bistro
$$$$ | |Want to treat yourself? Head up to the magnificent Matachica Resort and dine leisurely in its tropical-chic veranda. In 2021, two celebrated chefs crafted a new vision for Mambo, dividing it into two––a bit confusing, but a game changer. You can now enjoy the all-day "light fare" and casual ambience of Mambo Bistro, as well as the more sophisticated Mambo Restaurant (which is dinner-only and has a "resort casual" dress code). Both options are outrageously stylish, splurgy, and delicious––we're talking an in-house mixologist and a prix-fixe weekend brunch. At the Bistro, people clamor for the chewy sourdough breads and pizzas, while seafood mains, like the banana leaf snapper, are the highlight of Mambo Restaurant. The kitchen uses ingredients grown at Matachica's sister property, the jungle lodge Gaia. Breakfast and lunch are less pricey. Note that only guests 10 and up are at allowed at Mambo Bistro, while only guests 16 and up are allowed at Mambo Restaurant: it's not your place for multigenerational occasions. Call ahead to see if a complimentary boat can be arranged to pick you up in town.
Beachfront 5 miles (8 km) north of bridge, Ambergris Caye, Corozal, Belize226--5010Known For
- Grilled piña coladas
- Fabulous pizzas
- Taco the dog
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Rate Includes: Resort casual (for Mambo Restaurant only), Mambo Restaurant ages 16-plus only; Mambo Bistro ages 10-plus only -
12. Namaste Café
$ | |After a pineapple-ginger-lime smoothie in this restful thatch café, pop up to the rooftop at 9 am for drop-in yoga. What better way to start your island day? This three-story open-air eatery, which is almost always buzzing, is a welcome addition to Caye Caulker. The yoga classes are locally famous (and you'll have great views while you're in Trikonasana pose). Reasonably priced egg casserole, chia pudding, sandwiches, and salads can be ordered at the counter until mid-afternoon. There’s even house-made kombucha!
Pasero St., Caye Caulker, Belize District, Belize629--4020Known For
- 9 am by-donation yoga classes Monday through Saturday
- Belizean drip coffee and homemade kombucha
- Open-air atmosphere
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Rate Includes: Closed Sun. -
13. Palmilla Restaurant
$$$$ | |Even if you're not overnighting at Victoria House, you can still enjoy its sumptuous setting over elegant dishes at Palmilla. While Palmilla is known for dinner, we recommend the more affordable breakfast and lunch, when you can enjoy the gorgeous patio in daylight. Meditative sea views and the resident iguanas set the scene at these hours. The chef does an especially fine job with seafood, notably the grilled lobster. Palmilla offers free transportation to guests within a 2-mile radius.
22 Coconut Dr., San Pedro Town, Belize District, Belize226--2067Known For
- A timeless setting
- Decadent breakfasts
- Cashew-crusted filet with avocado-plantain relish
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14. Pasta Per Caso
$$$ | |From the moment you walk under the leafy trellis, the Milanese hosts of this classic nook will make you feel at home. Choose one of two fabulous nightly pastas (one vegetarian, one meat; you won't go wrong with either), and sip Chianti underneath DIY lampshades made from colanders. Cozy up beside other visitors from around the world, as the high-top tables are shared. Owners Anna Marini and Armando Pau are highly respected cooks on the island. Pasta in the Caribbean? A better pairing than you'd think. You may even find yourself a repeat guest the next night. But be warned: you'll want to make a reservation.
Av. Hicaco, Caye Caulker, Belize District, Belize602--6670Known For
- Gorgeous handmade pasta
- Panna cotta for dessert
- Charismatic hosts
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and Tues. No lunch -
15. Red Ginger
$$$$ | |A hip, LA-style restaurant of local renown, Red Ginger enlivens the island's food scene—no sea views here, but the gorgeous teal palm-leaf motif anchors you in the Caribbean. At dinner, start with ginger punch and chipotle shrimp salbutes, then accompany your entrée with a hand-selected wine. (Co-owner Mukul Kanabar might just be the only Belizean-certified sommelier in Belize!) Breakfast and lunch are superb, cheaper, and more casual. Our favorite time to go is weekend brunch, when you can sip a mimosa over an elaborate sesame shrimp eggs Benedict. Dishes at Red Ginger can at times slump under creative ambition (seafood ceviche doesn't always need a modern twist, for instance), but it's still great for a splurge. A bonus: the owners have done excellent public service projects in Belize, including giving about 80 full high school scholarships to the children of employees.
Barrier Reef Dr., San Pedro Town, Belize District, Belize613--8409Known For
- Creative dishes using local ingredients
- Stylish tropical decor with a retro flair
- Half-price wine bottles on Monday and Friday
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16. Rojo Beach Bar & Lounge
$$$ | |This red-hot beachfront bistro, both stylish and whimsical, is the treasure you didn't know you were looking for. Take your street-food tapas to the splash pool, lounge on sultry daybeds, or catch a game of Belikin pong. Famous for fascinating, boozy concoctions, there's also a range of imaginative plates, like snapper ramen and lobster pizza. Run by American Vivian Yu, Rojo isn't to be missed. Don't leave Ambergris without ordering the blended mango-jalapeño margarita, served with rings of pepper. Bring snorkel gear to see the resident nurse shark.
Beachfront, Ambergris Caye, Corozal, Belize226-4012Known For
- Customized frozen drinks with fresh fruit
- Caribbean ingredients with an Asian-fusion flair
- Keppy the pet parrot
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Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon., Credit cards accepted, Reservations not accepted -
17. Sunset Palace Beach Club
$$$ | |Tucked away from the main strip, Sunset Palace is a welcome alternative to the spring break vibes and #saltlife scene of other Secret Beach bars. Sure, it can be a party spot occasionally, but this beach is so spacious that you can read on a daybed while revelers play beer pong 100 feet away. Sunset Palace has friendly service and surprisingly good food for the touristy area, even though it's your standard nachos, ceviche, and seafood fare. Make sure to ask for a rum drink with fresh-squeezed juices. Note that the term "beach club" gets thrown around a lot on the cayes: Sunset Palace just a casual establishment (no admission fee).
Ambergris Caye, Corozal, Belize633--1211Known For
- Crystalline waters
- A large parcel of beach
- Rum punch with fresh juices
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18. The Hidden Treasure Restaurant & Lounge
$$$$ | |Glowing with lamplight, Hidden Treasure brings to mind a treasure chest cracked open, and indeed it's a gem. Tucked away on a residential back street, this open-air restaurant offers sophisticated dishes with local flavors. Try the signature barbecue ribs, which are seasoned with traditional Garifuna spices and glazed with pineapple sauce. Owner Ruben Muñoz, who was born in Belize City, opened Hidden Treasure in 2008; since then it's become one of the most renowned spots on the island. A gorgeous lounge upstairs---floored with bamboo, mahogany, and cabbage bark wood---hosts special events. Hidden Treasure offers a complimentary shuttle service to guests staying in or south of San Pedro Town.
2715 Flamboyant Dr., San Pedro Town, Belize District, Belize226--4111Known For
- The Seafood Treasure dish
- Lovely owners
- Romantic ambience
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Rate Includes: Closed Tues. No lunch, Complimentary transportation to your hotel -
19. The Truck Stop Shipping Container Food Park
$$ | |On the lagoon side, the hip-to-the-max Truck Stop pulses as the social hub of North Ambergris. Five shipping containers with different owners dish up "Nuevo Latino" food, New Haven-style pizza, trendy ice cream, a host of drinks, and other goodies. Out back, a deck sits over the lagoon (the "Warning: Crocodiles" signs are not just decorative) where folks gather in the pool for sunset. There's something for everyone: play corn hole with your kids, sunbathe with a few Belikins, or bring your big group of friends for dinner. At first blush it looks touristy, but San Pedranos love this spot, too. The Truck Stop knows entertainment: there is a film shown by the lagoon every Wednesday, trivia and adult spelling bees, and live music on the regular.
1 mile (1½ km) north of bridge, Ambergris Caye, Corozal, Belize226--3663Known For
- Happening vibes (think Austin meets the Caribbean)
- Bourbon orange chicken tacos
- Entertainment nearly every night
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20. Aji Tapa Bar & Restaurant
$$$ | |Aji feels like your friendly neighborhood mainstay (two resident pups like to laze around the bar), only with irresistible sea views and Spanish-inspired small plates. Dinner is the thing at Aji, when a canopy of fairy lights illuminate the seaside tables and live music often mingles with the rustle of palms. Dishes here are mostly classics, like gambas al ajillo (shrimp with garlic and olive oil), papas bravas, and seafood paella. You may find these tasty classics to be a welcome break from more innovative menus. If you'd rather come during the day, breakfast and lunch are pleasant times to eat under the shady palms.
2½ miles (4 km) north of bridge, Ambergris Caye, Corozal, Belize226--4047Known For
- Romantic, seaside ambience
- A casually sophisticated menu
- Seafood swimming in olive oil sauces
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Tues.
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