The best restaurants Orange Walk Town

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.

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.

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.

We're transported to the other side of the world as we pass through the front door of this small restaurant. The restaurant room is decorated with Chinese lanterns and signs, but it lacks a little charm for our Western eyes. In terms of cuisine, all the major Chinese specialties are on the menu and they're pretty good, as the locals make no mistake and come here regularly with their families. Don't miss the excellent fried wontons! You can also try the chef's great specialty, T-Bones (delicious beef steaks!).

We come to Luigi's for breakfast or a hearty brunch. Rustic but good, there's plenty to choose from on the menu: French toast, pancakes, waffles, sandwiches and burritos. There's also a menu of classic lunch dishes such as chicken/rice, soups, burritos... At Luigi's, you'll find all the Orange Walk locals who want to eat their fill without spending too much, a truly local place to discover if you're in town for a few days. The welcome is warmer than the region's average.