Location: Holbox Island
Top Restaurants in Holbox Island
Top Things to do in Holbox Island
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Quintana Roo, Mexico Food Guide: 10 Caribbean food Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Holbox Island
Find out what Caribbean restaurants to try in Holbox Island. Flamingos and pelicans and herons…oh my! Holbox Island is beloved by bird nerds for its population of exotic avian life. Perched near the Yucatan Peninsula, the island is also a hot spot for whale shark viewing, and kiteboarders love the shallow waters and wide beaches. The white sand streets are relatively unspoiled, as most tourists prefer to party it up in nearby Cancun. A splash in Yalahao Lagoon is about as loco as it gets.
Things to do in Holbox Island
10. Carolinda Beach Club
Overall Ratings
4 based on 63 reviews
Carolinda is a day time beach club located on the wonderful and peaceful paradise Holbox is. Lay down in one of our hammocks or beach beds and enjoy quality food, snacks and refreshing drinks for sunny days, come and pass a day tanning, swimming or kayaki
Reviewed By yoginiliz
We love how Carolinda has grown over the past year! This was our go-to place this year while we were on vacation,staying a few doors down the beach. Excellent service, friendly and attentive staff, fantastic food and drinks. This is much improved over last year,and we look forward to returning. Hasta proxima Marzo!
9. Miriam
Overall Ratings
4 based on 146 reviews
Reviewed By Marie B
This typical Mexican restaurant has a really nice menu, with at lot of choices, everything seems really good. We tried the ceviche, the chicken fajitas and the lobster empanadas which was amazingly good. The couple running this little restaurant (often full) is lovely.Itâs less touristic than some other places around and much more authentic !
8. Raices Beach Club and Marina
Overall Ratings
4 based on 537 reviews
Reviewed By italiardzlima
Food is simple yet delicious, can't miss the shrimp skewer and an ice cold beer or bottle of white wine!! (yes they do have wine)The live music (Jurassic Band) was amazing with some reagge covers of several songs, however the music playing during their breaks was not amazing and too loud.The view is nice and the tables are comfortable.Service was accurate too.Good for familiesBring cash!!!!!!
Where to eat Mexican food in Holbox Island: The Best Restaurants and Bars
7. Ceviches La Chingada
Overall Ratings
4 based on 122 reviews
Reviewed By Weerobbie
This is a small family run restaurant. They are friendly and the ceviche is very fresh and tasty. Prices are fair and it is cash only. They do not sell beer or wine but you are welcome to bring your own and there is no "corkage fee." This is a great spot for lunch.
6. Barba Negra
Overall Ratings
4 based on 124 reviews
Reviewed By perfectplanet
Great location, friendly staff. The menu had something for everyone in our group with plenty of vegan/vegetarian options. Get here on the earlier side to avoid waiting for a table. The mushroom tacos paired with their local beer is definitely worth a try!
5. El Chapulim
Overall Ratings
4 based on 849 reviews
Reviewed By katie-likes-holidays
We ate dinner here last night, were seated quickly and our drinks orders taken. As promised, the chef appeared at our table minutes later to tell us about the four dinner options. Our waiter then appeared to tell us we couldn't have margaritas after all (who can't make a margarita in Mexico?!?) and offered us their mezcal cocktail instead. Foolishly we said yes (it was just about drinkable).Our food then arrived- five minutes max since ordering. Yes it was tasty, but that does set 'pre prepared' or even microwaved alarm bells ringing.When the bill arrived we were quite shocked to see that with service it came to just under one thousand pesos. That's $1000 for two dishes and two drinks! I was initially a bit suspicious when there was no menu and no price list- know we know why.
4. El Huacalito
Overall Ratings
4 based on 117 reviews
Reviewed By I5505JOannah
The food at this place is absolutely amazing. The smoked marlin tostada was our favorite dish on the island. The guacamole is perfect. Fish taco incredibly fresh (slightly undercooked at our last visit though). The shrimp/black bean (burrito?) was delicious and the margaritas perfectly made. Also, the view from the garden is amazing. I highly recommend this place!
Most Popular Grill food in Holbox Island, Quintana Roo, Mexico
3. Viva Zapata
Overall Ratings
4 based on 2151 reviews
Catch of the day. Native & mediterranean cousine
Reviewed By RegD1945
Extensive food and drink menu with ample proportions. Very close to main square. They have a non smoking section in the large palapa.
Where to eat Mediterranean food in Holbox Island: The Best Restaurants and Bars
2. Las Panchas
Overall Ratings
4 based on 987 reviews
Reviewed By gabygoesonvacation
The food was mediocre and cost more. Fish tacos and shrimp tacos tasted more like panko fried onion tacos. We paid double to eat here and less food. The service was horrible, they took forever to get our order, give us drinks and bring out the food. We asked for no onions on the taco and I heard the waiter tell the cook no onions (sin cebolla) and they put extra onions which really sucked because it was all over and left the taste. I picked out as much as I could but there was just so much. This place seems more like a locals place for the people who live there- I am Mexican and speak fluent spanish so I do not think it was a language barrier. to top it off they tip themselves but not giving you back the right change. I would not eat here even if it was free. There is many places on the island that will welcome you as a tourist, skip this one.
Most Popular Seafood food in Holbox Island, Quintana Roo, Mexico
1. Big Fish
Overall Ratings
4 based on 179 reviews
Reviewed By Becca P
We had our first ceviche here! It was delicious and the service was beyond fantastic! We especially loved the off the street vibe and atmosphere. Our server gave us free mezcal shots at the end of our meal! Thank you for the hospitality and fresh food!
Top 4 Argentinean food in Holbox Island, Quintana Roo, Mexico
