The Cayes and Atolls Restaurants
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1. Ana's Aladdin Cuisine
$$ | |Near the tip of the island, this gem is hidden in plain sight. Tuck into a plate of stove-fresh pita, creamy hummus, and skewers of onion-parsley shrimp grilled in a boat of foil, all made by the charming chef Ana. These deep-flavored dishes are a wonderful surprise. It's not fast food, so have a smoothie while you wait in the family's front yard. Vegetarians will appreciate the superior options here. Cash only.
Av. Hicaco, Caye Caulker, Belize District, Belize605-3305Known For
- Garlic chicken wraps
- Vegetarian and vegan options
- A frill-free setting near the Split
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Rate Includes: Closed Mon. -
2. Belize Chocolate Company
$ | |Those who dream in chocolate, this one's for you. Owners Chris Beaumont and Jo Sayer work with over 500 Maya cacao farms (in a handful of collectives), which average 1½ acres each and typically use organic methods. As a result, the company does marvels with one of Belize's most ancient crops. Here, the Belizean bean appears not only in bars but as champagne truffles, milkshakes, and---get ready---chocolate balsamic vinegar. Make time for Chris' amazing class on chocolate-making at about BZ$25 per person (offered at 10:30 am on weekdays; just call ahead to schedule). Expect U.S. chocolatier prices here.
Barrier Reef Dr., San Pedro Town, Belize District, Belize226--3015Known For
- Treats celebrating Belize's cacao heritage
- Lime truffles
- A fantastic chocolate-making class
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3. Crocs Sunset Sports Bar
$$ | |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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4. 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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5. El Fogon
$$ | |Named for the open wood-fire cooking hearth ("faya haat" in Kriol), El Fogon serves authentic down-home Belizean cooking like chaya tamales, Creole stews, and gibnut (a small game rodent and delicacy). El Fogon feels like a hole-in-the-wall, but it's actually one of the most renowned spots on the island. Think island-casual but with the quality dialed up (you sit at picnic tables, but the picnic tables have cloth runners). Dishes are prepared in cast-iron pots in a traditional fogón. Next to it, a mountain of fresh veggies, about to be chopped, is part of the decor. Though it's in town, it's a little hard to find: ask any local where it is.
2 Trigger Fish St., San Pedro Town, Belize District, Belize673--2121Known For
- Fish coconut curry
- Mango smoothies
- Off-the-beaten-path dishes in a well-known restaurant
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Rate Includes: Closed Sun. -
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6. Elvi's Kitchen
$$$ | |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. -
7. Sunset Palace Beach Club
$$$ | |Tucked away from the main strip, Sunset Palace is a welcome alternative to the spring break vibes and #saltlife scene of other Secret Beach bars. Sure, it can be a party spot occasionally, but this beach is so spacious that you can read on a daybed while revelers play beer pong 100 feet away. Sunset Palace has friendly service and surprisingly good food for the touristy area, even though it's your standard nachos, ceviche, and seafood fare. Make sure to ask for a rum drink with fresh-squeezed juices. Note that the term "beach club" gets thrown around a lot on the cayes: Sunset Palace just a casual establishment (no admission fee).
Ambergris Caye, Corozal, Belize633--1211Known For
- Crystalline waters
- A large parcel of beach
- Rum punch with fresh juices
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8. The Truck Stop Shipping Container Food Park
$$ | |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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9. Amor y Café
$ | |Here is the island's classic spot for a warm smile, coffee (including espresso), and a morning bite to eat. Sit on the cozy porch, people-watch on Front Street, and try the homemade yogurt or the yummy fresh breads.
Av. Hicaco, Caye Caulker, Belize District, Belize632--4141Known For
- Waffles with fruit
- Sunday-morning vibes, whatever the day
- Closing midday, give or take
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10. Antojito's San Telmo
$ | |Step off the tourist trail and have a lunch of stew chicken, stew beans, and coconut rice peppered in Marie Sharp's at this no-frills restaurant known for its down-home Belizean fare and friendly service. Breakfast is a good bet, too, with tacos priced as cheap as gumballs in the States.
Coconut Dr., San Pedro Town, Belize District, Belize226-4575Known For
- Good lunches
- Stew chicken with all the fixings
- Low-key atmosphere
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11. Aurora's Bar & Grill
$$ | |Want to step a little off the tourist trail? Head over to Aurora's––she's one of the first to plant her flag at Secret Beach, and one of the few Belizean owners currently there. Aurora dishes up fresh seafood in a small outdoor bar on the water. It's nothing flashy, but it sure is tasty.
Ambergris Caye, Corozal, Belize629--4176Known For
- Aurora's ceviche
- A bonfire some nights
- A quiet reprieve from loud music
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12. Blue Bayou Bar & Restaurant
$$ | |Blue Bayou is sure to please: set slightly apart from the Secret Beach hubbub, it has partially underwater picnic tables and friendly servers who wade into the lagoon to take your meal order. Blue Bayou is a slightly less touristy hangout in this area (emphasis on slightly). The turquoise water is Blue Bayou's main attraction, as there isn't much of a beach. The quesadillas and nachos are mediocre, but the hot-from-the-grill shrimp and fish dishes do the trick after an hour of swimming. Live music is a hit on weekends, but music is pumping pretty much always. Careful not to lose a straw in the water---this is inside the Hol Chan Marine Reserve.
Secret Beach, Ambergris Caye, Corozal, Belize620--3584Known For
- Fun underwater seating
- Wade-up service
- Frilly frozen drinks
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13. Blue Water Grill
$$$ | |The jazzy marquee letters reading “I Love Belize” capture the enthusiasm of this long-standing favorite. The beachfront restaurant serves up colorful dishes like Thai-inspired black bean-encrusted fish, plus less flashy options like a club sandwich, so there's something for everyone. Nothing about Blue Water is cheap, but it works to please, with its wood-fired pizzas, top-notch service, and breezy beachfront setting.
At SunBreeze Hotel, San Pedro Town, Belize District, Belize226--3347Known For
- Coconut shrimp skewers
- Sushi on Friday
- Playful atmosphere
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14. Caliente
$$$ | |It's nothing glamorous, but the food at Caliente—Mexican with a Caribbean and Belizean spin—hits all the right notes. The ginger-rum shrimp is brightly flavored, the waterfront patio is airy, and the attitude is unpretentious. Check out the indoor mural celebrating the reef's diversity. This San Pedrano--run restaurant frequently has live music.
Barrier Reef Dr., San Pedro Town, Belize District, Belize226--2170Known For
- Tequila-marinated meat
- Half-price margaritas on Friday
- Welcoming, tropical scene
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Rate Includes: Closed Mon. -
15. Caramba!
$$$ | |The outdoor ice coolers of fresh lobster, mussels, and fish might lure you into Caramba; once inside, you'll quickly sense the frenetic energy of this noisy and often packed joint. No sea views, and there's nothing fancy on the broad menu here—just basics like grilled snapper, fried shrimp, pork chops, and Mexican fajitas, all in American portions—but everything is well prepared, prices are moderate, and the service is snappy and enthusiastic. Belizean owner Rene Reyes worked his way up from fruit-seller to successful restaurateur.
20 Pescador Dr., San Pedro Town, Belize District, Belize226--4321Known For
- Incredibly fresh seafood
- Habanero margaritas
- A fun dinner
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Rate Includes: Closed Wed. -
16. Caribbean Colors Art Café
$$ | |For a good cup of coffee and a splash of color, this little café cum art gallery in the heart of Front Street is the place to go. Owner and longtime expat artist Lee Vanderwalker sells her painted canvases and silks here. The café serves up good pancakes, huevos rancheros, bagels (rare in Belize), and a smattering of healthy lunch plates, including gluten free and vegan options.
Av. Hicaco, Caye Caulker, Belize District, Belize605--9242Known For
- Local art
- Quality coffee and espresso
- Mango crumble in summer months
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Rate Includes: Closed Mon. No dinner -
17. Chef Juan's Kitchen and Pastries
$$ | |Plunk down at a mint-green picnic table and tuck into a coconut curry, grilled fish, or––better yet––a meringue-topped key lime pie (probably the island's best). Breakfast is killer, too, and at local prices. This counter-service joint is as low-key as it gets, and cheaper than anything waterfront. Note that Juan's doesn't serve alcohol.
64 Crocodile St., Caye Caulker, Belize District, BelizeKnown For
- Breakfast for a few bucks
- Mouthwatering desserts
- Belizean flavor and ambience
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18. Estel's Dine by the Sea
$$ | |Build your ideal breakfast from a mix-and-match chalkboard menu at San Pedro's most classic breakfast spot, famous for its fry jacks served with honey and mango jam. A favorite among locals and visitors, Estel's gets well-earned hype for its cheap-ish eats and morning cocktail specials. Estel's even has grits! The porthole windows, decorative buoys, and sandy floors give the joint a nautical atmosphere––not the mention the sea in its front yard. Best seats are on the porch or on wooden benches with mini-thatch roofs, where you can watch pelicans and passersby. Later in the day you'll find tacos, down-home cooking, and great seafood dishes here.
Buccaneer St., San Pedro Town, Belize District, Belize226--2019Known For
- Maya eggs
- Beloved by Belizeans and tourists alike
- Casual sandy-floor vibes
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Rate Includes: Closed Sun. -
19. Food Republic
$$ | |Dining under fairy lights and a shaggy thatch roof is a wonderful way to conclude your day on Caulker. Seafood is the rage at this remodeled palapa restaurant, and there's an iced display of the catch of the day; choose from snapper, grouper, barracuda, or lobster and have it grilled on the spot. The bartenders have been known to make great things happen from dragon fruit and local rum. This spot is formerly Rose's.
Calle del Sol, Caye Caulker, Belize District, Belize206-0600Known For
- Big portions
- Elaborate fruity cocktails
- Lovely ambience inland from the water
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20. Glenda's Café
$ | |Glenda's menu is on a chalkboard, short and sweet, and you place your order at the window of a pretty clapboard house. At breakfast, when this café is most popular, you can get a hearty meal of eggs, bacon, beans, johnnycakes, and fresh OJ, all for a pittance. Dine under the solemn eyes of a print of The Last Supper, or take it to go. It starts up at 7 am; get there early to snag a cinnamon bun. The hours are island style, so Glenda's may not be open when you want it to be, especially at lunch.
Av. Mangle, Caye Caulker, Belize District, Belize226-0148Known For
- Fresh cinnamon buns
- A cheap full-order breakfast
- Homey atmosphere
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and sometimes other days. No dinner, No credit cards
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