The best restaurants Inland

This little house near the entrance to Mountain Pine Ridge Forest Reserve is the perfect place to grab a bite to eat before heading out into the forest, or to stop for a well-deserved drink after your excursion. Owner Moonie and her team prepare delicious bocas (tacos, quesadillas, burritos), barbecues and refreshing cocktails. You can also buy local wines, spices and vegetables if you only have time for a quick stop. When shrimps are in season, don't hesitate: they're excellent and inexpensive.

A must-see! From early morning onwards, this very local cafeteria welcomes all the city's visitors with their simple yet assertive tastes. Breakfast dishes are served here at all hours: fried, poached and scrambled eggs, accompanied by bacon or sausage; omelettes of all kinds (don't miss the one with chaya, a prized herb from the Mayan region), Mexican preparations(rancheros), toast, bowls of fruit, pancakes and more. If you're hungry for lunch, fajitas, nachos, burritos and other club sandwiches are on offer. Bon appétit.

In this little restaurant/snack bar, you'll find most of the classics of Mexican street food (we're only an hour from the border, after all): tacos, burritos, tostadas, enchiladas and other corn-based soups. And although Mercy's doesn't look like much, it's delicious. The tortillas used for the burritos are made with homemade flour, and the corn cakes for the tacos are unforgettably tasty. Another advantage is that it's very inexpensive. Soak it up with freshly squeezed orange juice or agua de horchata.

When it comes to braised chicken, everyone in town recommends Ninette Boiton's restaurant. The quality/price ratio is truly excellent, as the portions are generous, the dishes tasty and the bill anything but salty. The desserts are also well worth the detour, if you can allow yourself insolent quantities of sugar and cream! Another plus point is that the restaurant has a shaded terrace overlooking the main road, from which you can watch passers-by come and go as you finish your meal.

The map offers varied specialities such as ceviches, burgers, fried chicken, but also Asian inspired dishes such as curries and sweet and sour. The latter particularly caught our attention, especially the chicken. Family atmosphere.

Situated on the banks of the river in the beautiful El Gran Mestizo hotel, this is the ideal place to enjoy a quiet outdoor meal. The restaurant's terrace is very pleasant, and the dishes are simple but very good. The menu features fish fillets, shrimp, lobster and ceviche, as well as classic Mexican dishessuch as tostadas, fajitas and tacos, all of which are sure to please. The cocktail menu is also well-stocked. Meat lovers will be delighted by the wood-fired grills. Shrimps, lobsters and tasty steaks are all on the menu.

The city's must-try pizzeria, located at the entrance to the city center on the left. Giant pizzas and calzones can be eaten in or taken away. In addition to the set menu, you can create your own pizza to suit your tastes, from an extensive list of ingredients. As its name suggests, Pasquale's also offers chicken wings, salads, burgers and sandwiches. The terrace is very pleasant.

A stone's throw from the Barton Creek entrance, we eat simple and good yí, burrito, nachos, salsa, empanadas and or, as well as complete dishes like traditional rice and beans. Fruit and soft drinks are also on the map. 

Next to the Midas Hotel, this restaurant is organised around a huge terrace that allows you to enjoy the beautiful weather and an indoor room where you can find a bar and a few slot machines. The many dishes offered are classics at affordable prices (rice & beans, or, taco, burger, chickens, corn…). Nothing extraordinary, but everything remains correct for the price requested. Popular with locals and tourists. 

This restaurant is well known to expatriates and tourists, who like to visit regularly. This is no doubt due to the very pleasant setting, reminiscent of Cuban clubs, and to the gourmet menu offering several types of dishes, all of which are very successful. It's not unusual to find fresh salads on offer, which is very pleasant after a few days of Mexican specialities... For the hungrier, there are South American-inspired daily specials, burgers and grilled meats. The cocktails are also famous throughout the city.

Opened at the end of 2015, this chic restaurant, delicatessen, bakery, cheese shop, fishmonger and charcuterie has set up a large table in its store where you can feast on its delicious products while getting to know your neighbor. The happy owners, Ian Anderson and Chef Jay, have a love of well-made, flavorful products. The cheeses and charcuterie are locally produced, the fish comes from Dangriga every day and from the store you have a direct view of the bakers' work. What a delight!

Opened in 1984, it is one of the oldest establishments in the city. Here you can eat typical Belizean dishes and others inspired by international cuisine (steamed vegetables!), and you can also enjoy its takeaway service. Practical, since the restaurant is located just in front of the city's bus station. So you can stock up just before you go on the road. The room is air-conditioned, the service is very warm. In short, a good address. The menu also includes dishes from higher categories such as lobster

The products served here come from the organic Maya Farm, and are therefore fresh and delicious. The dishes on offer, with a Mediterranean or Asian flavour, are original and healthy: soups, salads, revisited quesadillas, burgers, meat and fish... Guava Limb's chef also offers a cocktail menu featuring infused rum. The restaurant is housed in an adorable wooden house painted in pastel colors, with a terrace for outdoor dining.

This restaurant is considered by Orange Walk locals to be a must-visit address. And despite the simple setting and sober decor, the food at Oscar Amparo Gutierrez's welcoming establishment is very good indeed. Dishes blend Belizean and Mestizo inspirations, with a particular emphasis on seafood. Lobster is often on the menu, as is a beautiful fish soup in coconut juice inspired by hudut garifuna. A must for those stopping off for a few days in Orange Walk.

A pretty, flower-filled patio for this restaurant frequented by tourists and locals alike, serving the best of local cuisine. Mayan-inspired dishes for a change from the Mexican cuisine so common in the region, but also pastas, burgers, grills and vegetarian specialties. Musical entertainment is organized on a regular basis, adding to the cachet of this little green setting in the heart of Orange Walk.

A little way from downtown but still within walking distance, Tan's pizza is a pretty little place, perched in the trees and built of wood. It's been serving great pizzas for decades. Pizzas come in a variety of sizes, the largest being 40 cm in diameter, and therefore reserved for the very hungry or large families. Made-to-measure pizzas are ideal for creating your own recipe. Very nice decor, and you can also take advantage of the take-away service. For peace of mind, call an hour before picking up your pizza.

Opened at the end of 2015, this is surely the city's most interesting culinary proposition. Chef Alejandro Mendez and his pastry chef wife Melissa welcome you to this small restaurant, in an air-conditioned dining room or on the terrace, to share good food in a very pleasant setting. Alejandro left to train in Guatemala City, before returning to open his own establishment in San Ignacio: a perfect blend of traditional Mayan and international cuisine. Don't forget to make a reservation, as the place is very popular.

This unassuming little wooden shack in the middle of Burns Avenue is THE must-visit restaurant in town. Every San Ignacio resident always recommends this little gem first, which serves dishes of rare freshness. The vegetables are tender and delicious, and used in tasty dishes. You'll soon want to make this Eden your canteen for the duration of your stay in the Cayo District, as the prices are also very affordable. The only drawback is that the restaurant fills up quickly, so be patient.

The Maya Mountain Lodge restaurant is a restaurant in its own right. Taking advantage of the lodge's organic vegetable garden, the kitchen is supplied directly from the source and will prepare a variety of dishes to suit your tastes and any constraints you may have. From carnivore to vegan, you'll find what you're looking for in this charming little restaurant, surrounded by colorful birds. Bart was a pioneer in Belize when it came to wellness cures, and his restaurant reflects this, making it a pleasure to remake the world in his interesting company.

If you're looking to take a break or meet someone from Belmopan, Wings and Feathers is the place to be in Belmopan. You can grab a coffee, a sandwich or a salad, and take advantage of the excellent wi-fi and the comfort of the place to get together in total serenity. The hot chocolate is really excellent! The place is surprisingly large, with exotic wood furnishings and large murals, and it's a great place to unwind. If you're feeling peckish, try the eggs Benedict.