Location: Benque Viejo del Carmen
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Top 10 Caribbean food in Benque Viejo del Carmen, Cayo, Belize
Best Caribbean restaurants nearby. Discover the best Caribbean food in Benque Viejo del Carmen. View Menus, Photos and Reviews for Caribbean restaurants near you.. 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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10. Rumors Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 24 reviews
Rumors Restaurant is situated within Rumors Resort. We have recently opened our doors full time to the general public (both local and international customers). We server local and international cuisine and are open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Reviewed By K B
I was feeling a bit ill when we stopped for lunch at Rumors so I asked if they could make chicken soup. It was a long time in coming but WOW!! it was FANTASTIC. Much better than expected and maybe the best chicken soup I ever had anywhere, It contained scads of fresh vegetables and a huge hunk of chicken in delicious broth.My husband had a chicken plate and it was also excellent. Someone at a nearby table also offered us a piece of pizza, and it too was supurb.Most of the places I ate in Belize were so so; this place was a real standout.
9. Erva's Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 549 reviews
As you enter our restaurant, you will be greeted by tempting aromas and our friendly staff. Ease the troubles of the day surrounded by soothing earth tones as our chefs prepare the recipes of home in our open kitchen. Our knowledgeable servers are attenti
Reviewed By rlsimon
My family of 4 and I had dinner here while staying in San Ignacio. They had a large party who arrived before us and warned us that it might take a while. In truth the time was normal for a dinner and we enjoyed drinks while we waited. The meal was good. we had a mix of meats and seafood and all the dishes we quite good. Iâm Glad you loved your meals!. We try to do our best in accommodating all our guest and give the best services. Hope you had a blast in San Ignacio, we will be here awaiting you for next year.
8. Guava Limb Cafe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 937 reviews
Situated a short walk from downtown San Ignacio Belize, our Guava Limb restaurant & cafe provides patrons with finely crafted cuisine, using farm-to-table fresh ingredients. We pride ourselves in serving the highest quality specialty coffee drinks, pastri
Reviewed By vhdesantis
The restaurant has a park in the backyard and two floors of indoor outdoor seating with soft lights. Nice ambiance for dinner. They had a two for one special for some of the rum cocktails, and each drink is topped with a beautiful intricate design. Food is good- had Thai shrimp summer rolls, pasta alla bolognese, and an arugula pizza. Bill came to around $40 USD. Would come back again.
7. Crave House of Flavour
Overall Ratings
4 based on 310 reviews
Crave house of flavors is a small but cozy culinary place where a professional Chef prepares your meal fresh alla minuta (at the moment) according to the suggested menu of the day and accommodating dietary special requests (vegetarians, vegans, gluten fre
Reviewed By kelerin2019
I will consider one of those lifetime memorable meals that come along about two every decade. Firstly, the restaurant is charming, and the menu offers a broad selection that will appeal to every taste. I had the pork chop with chimichurri, delicate vegetables, and coconut rice. Served with a carménère, it was a wonderful combo of flavors and textures. The Bailey's cheesecake was beautiful and not too sweet. Family that runs the place does a fantastic job, and their young son is a remarkably knowledgeable dinosaur enthusiast.
6. Cenaida's Belizean Food
Overall Ratings
4 based on 359 reviews
Reviewed By Robin F
Simple but tasty food in a casual setting. It was a hot evening and they only had a single fan going but we were used to it by then and a cold lime juice did the trick. Definitely give it a try!
5. Ko-Ox Han nah
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1794 reviews
Reviewed By Marvin M
Right in the middle of San Ignacio where the specialty seems to lamb dishes, not aFan of lamb so went for the special.Nothing special about the special - spicy herb chicken - but nothing spectacular about it.Seems over priced for what they offer.
4. Chaa Creek
Overall Ratings
4 based on 84 reviews
Reviewed By Mary J
The restaurant at Chaa Creek is a superb example of top-notch service meeting delicious cuisine to create a memorable dining experience. As resort guests, the kitchen already knew of dietary needs in our group (GF, vegetarian) and had delightful menu options. Wait staff is attentive without being intrusive. Do stop by the adjacent bar for a handcrafted cocktail based on your taste preferences.
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3. Cave Garden Cafe
Reviewed By BENQUE R
This is a wonderful getaway right in Benque. Love the ambiance, feels like you are totally in the jungle. Awesome coffee and amazing music. This is one of our favorite destinations in Benque.Highly recommended!!
2. Benny's Kitchen
Overall Ratings
4 based on 362 reviews
Reviewed By Sushi_Scott
We visited Bennyâs kitchen after visiting Xunantunich. It is close to the ruins. The restaurant has lino tables and concrete floor so itâs not posh but the food is excellent. My husband was very keen on trying rice and beans which is a local speciality and I tried the fish sere. Both were outstanding. We also had the soursop juice and the lime juice. Well worth visiting if you like trying the local cuisine.
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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.
