Belize Cayes, Belize Food Guide: 10 Central American food Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in San Pedro

March 30, 2020 Natalie Tallman

Best Central American restaurants nearby. Discover the best Central American food in San Pedro. View Menus, Photos and Reviews for Central American restaurants near you.. San Pedro is "La Isla Bonita" that Madonna made famous. Now it's a tourist mecca, but still boasts great beaches and plenty of dive shops so you can enjoy the sun, sand, and sea. Plan a side trip to Caye Caulker while you're here; it is less developed and more laid back, and has its own splendid swimming areas.
Things to do in San Pedro

10. Neri's Tacos

East of Carts Belize Downtown on Corner. Opposite Chetumal Water Jet Express, San Pedro, Ambergris Caye Belize Central American, Mexican, Caribbean, Latin, Fast Food Breakfast, Brunch, Dinner Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Street Parking, Free Off-Street Parking, Wheelchair Accessible, Cash Only +501 607-5589
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4 based on 449 reviews

Neri's Tacos

Neri's Tacos is famous in San Pedro for serving fresh made Mexican style food for 13 years. Burrito's, Tacos, plus much more food choices including vegetarian options. We also serve a huge range of fresh squeezed juices daily. We are open 7 days a week, M

Reviewed By BrunoHoke

Neri's is where a lot of the local community eat. It is not a tourist or a fancy restaurant. You sit at picnic tables on a dirt floor. An 18" step up platform gets you to the order counter where you see the entire kitchen. Tacos are small, but 3 are only $1 Belize, or $ .50 US. The chicken ones were delicious. I needed more than those for lunch so I ordered one of their stuffed fry jacks, triangular dough that is fried. I was expecting the usual size of about 3" on a side. Instead what I got was a delectable stuffed pastry about the size of a large calzone. I could only eat half of it. To wash this down I ordered one or their agua frescas, Tamarind, and it was fantastic. All of this wonderful meal only cost $4.25 US.

9. Boogies Belly

Pelican St, San Pedro, Ambergris Caye 00000 Belize Caribbean, Central American Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating [email protected] +501 670-8080 https://www.facebook.com/Boogies-Belly-725585810859900/
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4 based on 194 reviews

Boogies Belly

Belizean breakfast place with a local vibe. All the traditional Belizean breakfast items. Our signature item our Belizean meat pies, we have fried jacks johnnycakes, creole bread, creole bun waffles, flour tortillas. Everything is made fresh daily we have

Reviewed By Stephanie D

Stopped in for a breakfast. The place was small and no a/c. The fry jacks were awesome as was the johnnycake! Food made to order right in front of you. Great spot for local breakfast!. Not much room, but I guess they are more of a local take out place.

8. Iguana Juan's Restaurant and Bar

Back Street, Corner of Pelican St. and Angel Coral Drive Upstairs, Chocolate Brown Building, San Pedro, Ambergris Caye Belize Fusion, Central American, American, Bar, Healthy Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Drinks Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Street Parking, Television, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Live Music [email protected] +501 622-9200 http://www.iguanajuans.com
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4 based on 138 reviews

Iguana Juan's Restaurant and Bar

Iguana Juan's features thoughtful burgers and killer vegetarian, along with a fusion of American and Central American flavors, awesome drinks (Bar in a Jar, anyone?) and live entertainment. Laugh it up at a stand up comedy show, or find your groove at our

Reviewed By haveyouben

Perfect combination of friendly local feel and well-run American restaurant.... The drinks are fantastic (Frozen Coconut Mojito), the food is solid (you get the sense they're spending extra on ingredients, no corners cut), and there are a couple nights a week with live entertainment. It's also a refreshing spot if you're tired of the extremely touristy beach bars. Highly recommend, we went three times in four days.

7. Hungry Grouper

Black Coral Street Black Caral Street, San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize Cayes, San Pedro, Ambergris Caye Belize Caribbean, Seafood, Healthy, Central American Lunch, Dinner Reservations, Private Dining, Television, Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Street Parking, Free Off-Street Parking, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Wine and Beer, Cash Only, Table Service, Waterfront +501 670-5661 http://www.facebook.com/pages/Hungry-Grouper/692094774182714
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4 based on 542 reviews

Hungry Grouper

Reviewed By Voyage761255

cute little place, 8 of us went, everyone enjoyed their meals. Chef came out and made recommendations, and even made a "special" off-menu dish for one in our group. We had fish, shrimp, chicken dishes and everyone was happy. Reasonable prices. Go, you'll enjoy the food and experience.

6. Coconut cafe

1 Mile West Caribbean Cove, San Pedro, Ambergris Caye 00000 Belize American, Caribbean, Cafe, Central American Lunch, Brunch, Breakfast Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Street Parking, Free Off-Street Parking, Serves Alcohol, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Highchairs Available [email protected] +501 668-0240 https://www.coconutcafebz.com
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4 based on 335 reviews

Coconut cafe

Coconut Cafe is located on West Ambergris at Brahma Blue Resort. We offer FREE boat shuttles. You can catch the boat in town, on the lagoon side, 3 docks south of International Water Taxi Terminal. Coconut Cafe uses only the freshest, locally sourced ingr

Reviewed By jaimelynn2008

This is on the lagoon side. You take a boat from the international boat terminal, three docks to the left. You will find a sign that says Brahma Blue and the schedule. Free boat ride out to the resort and restaurant! A must do. Relax from the hustle and noise of the city and have a great meal. The owners are very nice and our kids loved their puppy! A nice breeze, good cocktails and great food!

5. Caroline's Cookin'

# 2 Chicken Street, San Pedro, Ambergris Caye Belize Caribbean, Central American, International Drinks, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Parking Available, Television, Takeout, Seating, Serves Alcohol, Wine and Beer, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Street Parking, Free Off-Street Parking [email protected] +501 226-3188 http://www.facebook.com/carolinescookinbelize?rf=229491820549938
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4 based on 1055 reviews

Caroline's Cookin'

Caroline's Cookin' serves international fare all made from scratch. We are located on #2 Chicken Street, two blocks west from the airport, right behind save on groceries. For breakfast our popular items are homemade pancakes and the island favorite huevos

Reviewed By ChaiwatM24

Belizean home cooking at its best. The hostess Amari was very welcoming and treated us well. Highly recommend this place for great food on the island.

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4. Blue Bayou

Secret Beach, San Pedro, Ambergris Caye Belize Caribbean, Seafood, Central American, Bar Lunch, Drinks Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi, Table Service, Takeout, Street Parking, Free Off-Street Parking, Wine and Beer [email protected] +501 623-8051 http://www.facebook.com/bluebayoubelize
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5 based on 178 reviews

Blue Bayou

First Bar & Restaurant over water at Secret Beach. Featuring in water table service. Family owned business. Private parties and evening events by reservation only for now. Serving cold beers, our signature Blue Bayou drink, a wide selection of frozen cock

Reviewed By 212RayB

food and drink with excellent service and peaceful ambiance. when you finally sit the fish find you and gather around hoping for a careless morsel dropped from your table... very cool.

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3. Taco Shack

Mahagony Bay Village Cabbage bark St., San Pedro, Ambergris Caye Belize Mexican, Caribbean, Latin, Fast Food, Central American Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch Takeout, Parking Available, Street Parking, Free Off-Street Parking, Wheelchair Accessible, Cash Only, Free Wifi [email protected] +501 651-3181
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5 based on 189 reviews

Taco Shack

As part of Mahagony Bay Village, the Taco Shack restaurant provides inexpensive , casual, local Belizean (caribbean). seafood tacos and Mexican Food. We open at 6 am and serve chicken and pork tacos, fried jacks, burritos,and breakfast till 10 am then onl

Reviewed By Paul S

There aren't too many Breakfast options available at 6am. Easy drive down South to Mahogany Bay to visit Orlando and Carmen at the Taco Shack. Order the Fried Jack Burrito. You won't be disappointed.Thank you Paul S for taking some time to express your satisfaction with our food and service. We are so glad not to have disappointed you specially after making a small drive just to enjoy our fried jack. burrito breakfast. welcome any time. Thanks Orlando and Carmen

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2. Mesa

Vilma Linda Plaza Tarpon Street, San Pedro, Ambergris Caye Belize American, International, Contemporary, Caribbean, Cafe, Central American, Healthy, South American Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Serves Alcohol, Wine and Beer, Free Wifi, Wheelchair Accessible, Cash Only, Table Service [email protected] +501 607-1736
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5 based on 461 reviews

Mesa

A modern take on Breakfast and Lunch,with vegetarian choices plus awesome hand made espresso coffee, chilled coffee blends and a big tea selection. Air conditioned and open 8am to 2pm Monday to Friday.Located in the purple colored Vilma Linda Plaza buildi

Reviewed By foodiewabooty

Not only the best tasting breakfast but also the best service from the nicest couple. Highly recommend the chocolate banana pancakes and the light, pull apart French toast covered in a homemade coconut cream sauce and crispy coconut flakes. The owners were friendly and very attentive and continually made sure our coffee was refilled and that we were happy with everything. I stayed in San Pedro for three weeks and ate at plenty of highly rated breakfast places but, with out a doubt, Mesa is the best place to eat at on the island. Do yourself a favor and check this place out early on in your trip because you will be back. Enjoy!

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1. Portofino Restaurant

6 1/2 Miles North San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, San Pedro, Ambergris Caye P O Box 36 Belize Caribbean, Seafood, European, South American, Central American Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinks Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Table Service, Parking Available [email protected] +501 226-5096 http://www.portofino.bz/ambergris-caye-belize-restaurant-bar
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4 based on 192 reviews

Portofino Restaurant

Portofino Restaurant offers full globally inspired menus for breakfast, lunch and dinner in a romantic beachfront treehouse setting. From prime cut steak, to fresh caught seafood to homemade pastas, there is something for everyone to enjoy. The beach bar

Reviewed By J1ngleby

My family and I stayed here for c.10 days and ate dinner here about four times, a couple of light lunches and most breakfasts. The staff were really nice and very helpful. The food was reasonably good - I particularly enjoyed the crab bisque and stone crab! However, the food was expensive for the quality, when compared with the other quality San Pedro or closer places we ate, and the menu was quite limited and a little unimaginative, particularly by our third and fourth visits, which is tricky if you’re staying at the Hotel.

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