Caye Caulker
Who said Belize had to be expensive? Locals and travelers alike descend on this neat takeout hut to chow down on the island's best-value breakfast –…
Must-see restaurants in Belize
San Ignacio
You may feel like you're in a Seinfeld episode at this friendly diner with booth seating. The best omelets in town, along with waffles and good coffee,…
Belize City
When the heat hits 'unbearable' head to this boutique ice-cream parlor and cool off with delicious homemade ice cream in a variety of great flavors,…
Belize City
Looking for an antidote to meat-heavy Belizean cuisine? Look no further: Ma Ma Chen's is a genuine Taiwanese-style vegetarian restaurant, serving tofu,…
Belmopan
Belmopan's (and probably Belize's) only Nepalese restaurant is in a welcoming blue shack among several other shack restaurants opposite the market area…
Ambergris Caye
New, al fresco food court with build-your-own salads, crepes, specialty burgers, burritos, desserts and plenty of vegetarian and vegan options. There's…
Caye Caulker
Gelato Italiano serves up first-class ice cream to the island. Choose from a dozen varieties of genuine Italian gelato and head outside to pull up a stool…
Hopkins
Gecko's gets ticks for cheap tacos; vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free dishes; an interesting range of specials; and a breezy open-air dining space and bar…
Belize City
One of two branches of this local institution serving up budget-friendly quality Creole food.
Southern Belize
This casual screened-in thatch restaurant and bar on the grounds of Bocawina Rainforest Resort is a good place to stop for lunch after walking in the…
Caye Caulker
Take your pick from the fresh fish and lobster on display at this friendly streetside grill restaurant. Then head back to the shade of the palapa (open…
Ambergris Caye
Right on the waterfront, this poolside place serves tasty Caribbean cuisine for lunch and dinner, but most come here for the excellent all-you-can-eat…
Northern Belize
The waterfront restaurant at Tony's Inn offers a delightfully sophisticated setting and fine food served under a breezy palapa (open-air shelter with a…
Belize City
Belize City’s favorite Indian restaurant provides a solid range of flavorsome curries, tandooris and biryanis (spicy rice with meat or vegetables), with…
Northern Belize
Rick and his staff go above and beyond to ensure a good time at this unassuming eatery. The interior might be nondescript but it's an excellent place to…
Caye Caulker
In one of the best locations on the island, this casually cool bar and grill sits right on the waterside, with swings hanging from the rafters and tables…
Caye Caulker
Perched on a deck over the turquoise waters, this local favorite is evidence of Caulker's agreeable temperatures. By day, nibble on vegetarian plates,…
Northern Belize
Orange Walk's most popular Chinese eatery, Lee's serves up a superior range of Hong Kong–style dishes. Aside from the blaring TV and the plastic…
Cayo District
Benny's is a local institution in San José Succotz – the turnoff is opposite the Xunantunich ferry so it's convenient for a post-ruin meal. Local…
Placencia
This popular thatched-roof, open-air beachfront place specializes in tasty shrimp and seafood dishes in a range of styles: Caribbean, Belizean and North…
Ambergris Caye
A friendly waterside cafe specializing in artisan grilled-cheese sandwiches made with locally baked breads. There are 16 tasty varieties to choose from in…
Ambergris Caye
For something different that is both cheap and filling you can't go wrong with this Salvadoran-run pupusa shop. The pupusas (filled savory maize pancakes)…
Belize City
One of the few places that you'll always find open in downtown, Marvas prepares cheap Creole classics served with a huge plate of rice and beans. There's…
Belize City
It doesn't look like much but Dit's is a local favorite and a fine place to get rice-and-beans Belizean standards, sandwiches and Mexican dishes. On…
Cayo District
Stop in at tiny Unitedville to savor the Italian delights of elegant Casa Sofia. Lovingly crafted antipasti, pizza and pasta feature on the menu, with…
Southern Belize
Something of an institution for travelers driving the Southern Hwy, Coleman's offers a self-serve lunch buffet with three or four dishes plus rice, beans…
Ambergris Caye
The swankiest place to eat on the North Island is this smart rooftop restaurant in the Grand Caribe complex that serves sophisticated international plates…
Northern Belize
You can tell from the number of dedicated locals who flock to this place that the food here is satisfying. Simple, clean and very well priced, Juanita's…
Hummingbird Highway
This simple roadside shack in Armenia village serves just a few local dishes such as heaped plates of rice and beans with chicken stew, burritos and…
Ambergris Caye
This tiny place is packed with locals during the morning hours. Nobody can resist the sweet and sticky cinnamon rolls, chicken-filled johnnycakes,…
Ambergris Caye
Potted plants, a flowing fountain and a candlelit interior make this sand-floored palapa (open-air shelter with a thatched roof) an inviting setting for a…
Belmopan
The Aguilar family's excellent little old-school coffee shop serves some of the best java in Belize, from Cuban dark roast to the attitude adjustment, a…
San Ignacio
If it's food with a view you're after, you won't get better than this unless you have your own chef and a zeppelin. From the dining room of the Cahal Pech…
Ambergris Caye
This is one secret too good to keep, especially for the budget-conscious traveler looking for good bargain eats. This family-run eatery serves filling…
Belmopan
If wings are your thing, this is the place. Try buffalo (six pieces for BZ$10) or a range of flavors up to the mind-bendingly spicy 'atomic'. Also burgers…
Southern Belize
In season this is a good place to try out the local lobster but it's also a convivial midrange place for tacos, burritos and fish and chicken dishes. The…
San Ignacio
The obvious standout on the menu here is the Indian cuisine, from samosas to butter chicken and fish curry, but there's also a typical range of Belizean…
Hopkins
In a prime corner position on Hopkin's main intersection, Jalapeno's does things a little differently, specializing in fluffy crepes (from BZ$5 plus…
San Ignacio
San Ignacio's only Sri Lankan restaurant serves excellent curries with a choice of yellow, fried or savory rice, spicy chicken tandoori, and other…
Southern Belize
Attached to Beaches & Dreams, Barracuda is a long-running and highly regarded beachfront restaurant. Seafood is a specialty here, including local lobster,…
