Location: Benque Viejo del Carmen
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Cayo, Belize Food Guide: 5 Mexican food Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Benque Viejo del Carmen
Reviews on Mexican food in Benque Viejo del Carmen, Cayo, Belize. Benque Viejo del Carmen ("Benque") is the westernmost town in Belize, 130 km (81 mi) by road west and south of Belize City, at the Guatemalan border. San Ignacio lies 13 km to the east and Melchor de Mencos just across the border. The Mopan River runs along the town's north and west edges.
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1. Nature's Kitchen Maya Mountain Lodge
Overall Ratings
4 based on 29 reviews
Nature's Kitchen is the wholefood restaurant associated with the Maya Mountain Lodge. Dining is casual and friendly under a covered open veranda looking out on the jungle just outside of San Ignacio/Santa Elena, Cayo, Belize. Our optional "Ethnic Specials
Reviewed By CampGaruda
We loved the traditional Mayan Dinner. it was absolutely delicious!. the ingredients were all fresh and very well prepared. A nice Soup an OK salad of Jicama and orange. Could have been more interesting. Turkey and Pork Tacos on fresh Tortillas, really tasty , all ingredients were fresh and lovely. Dinner was really delicious! Portions were adequate and flavors were delicate. Service was great and the atmosphere was lovely. At $22 USD it was resort priced. Stiil Fair.After Dinner we took the the program on making Chocolate. $15USD. This was presented by a local Chocolate maker who did an excellent job of showing us how chocolate was made and we even got to do it our selves. The result was a rich chocolate drink the Mayans have enjoyed for thousands of years. This was a priceless insight to the process of chocolate making.We are very happy that our kitchen team was able to exceed your expectations. We are considered moderately priced as a resort. As a resort, we know we have an extra responsibility to assure food safety and something above just a tasty meal. The focus on farm-to-table, the organic gardens, advanced food safety training for our food and beverage manager, and even the garden tours all add up to a lot of value for a little more than what you can pay in a regular restaurant in town. Our guests often tell us that this is why they chose to stay at the Maya Mountain Lodge.
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2. Li Qana Cafe & Bookstore
Reviewed By ginnyrobinson
Excellent coffee and food. Free wi-fi and great environment overall. Nice place to relax and read a book or get food, coffee and dessert with friends or family!
3. Rolson's Cocina Cantina
Overall Ratings
4 based on 60 reviews
Reviewed By yplett
Awesome food with a nice Mexican fuzz to it. The best jalapeño poppers (stuffed jalapeños) I've ever had. Friendly staff and owner who checks on customers. A good view of the town and on clear days you can see villages 10 miles away.
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4. Nature's Kitchen Maya Mountain Lodge
Overall Ratings
4 based on 29 reviews
Nature's Kitchen is the wholefood restaurant associated with the Maya Mountain Lodge. Dining is casual and friendly under a covered open veranda looking out on the jungle just outside of San Ignacio/Santa Elena, Cayo, Belize. Our optional "Ethnic Specials
Reviewed By CampGaruda
We loved the traditional Mayan Dinner. it was absolutely delicious!. the ingredients were all fresh and very well prepared. A nice Soup an OK salad of Jicama and orange. Could have been more interesting. Turkey and Pork Tacos on fresh Tortillas, really tasty , all ingredients were fresh and lovely. Dinner was really delicious! Portions were adequate and flavors were delicate. Service was great and the atmosphere was lovely. At $22 USD it was resort priced. Stiil Fair.After Dinner we took the the program on making Chocolate. $15USD. This was presented by a local Chocolate maker who did an excellent job of showing us how chocolate was made and we even got to do it our selves. The result was a rich chocolate drink the Mayans have enjoyed for thousands of years. This was a priceless insight to the process of chocolate making.We are very happy that our kitchen team was able to exceed your expectations. We are considered moderately priced as a resort. As a resort, we know we have an extra responsibility to assure food safety and something above just a tasty meal. The focus on farm-to-table, the organic gardens, advanced food safety training for our food and beverage manager, and even the garden tours all add up to a lot of value for a little more than what you can pay in a regular restaurant in town. Our guests often tell us that this is why they chose to stay at the Maya Mountain Lodge.
5. Nature's Kitchen Maya Mountain Lodge
Overall Ratings
4 based on 29 reviews
Nature's Kitchen is the wholefood restaurant associated with the Maya Mountain Lodge. Dining is casual and friendly under a covered open veranda looking out on the jungle just outside of San Ignacio/Santa Elena, Cayo, Belize. Our optional "Ethnic Specials
Reviewed By CampGaruda
We loved the traditional Mayan Dinner. it was absolutely delicious!. the ingredients were all fresh and very well prepared. A nice Soup an OK salad of Jicama and orange. Could have been more interesting. Turkey and Pork Tacos on fresh Tortillas, really tasty , all ingredients were fresh and lovely. Dinner was really delicious! Portions were adequate and flavors were delicate. Service was great and the atmosphere was lovely. At $22 USD it was resort priced. Stiil Fair.After Dinner we took the the program on making Chocolate. $15USD. This was presented by a local Chocolate maker who did an excellent job of showing us how chocolate was made and we even got to do it our selves. The result was a rich chocolate drink the Mayans have enjoyed for thousands of years. This was a priceless insight to the process of chocolate making.We are very happy that our kitchen team was able to exceed your expectations. We are considered moderately priced as a resort. As a resort, we know we have an extra responsibility to assure food safety and something above just a tasty meal. The focus on farm-to-table, the organic gardens, advanced food safety training for our food and beverage manager, and even the garden tours all add up to a lot of value for a little more than what you can pay in a regular restaurant in town. Our guests often tell us that this is why they chose to stay at the Maya Mountain Lodge.
