Best of Cayo!

Restaurants and Cafes

Best All Around Food:    Hannah’s.    From the quesodillas to the lamb curry to the omlettes, Hannah’s wins hands down. Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner are all covered here. Located on Burns avenue one block from downtown.

Best Pizza Joint:    Mr Greedy’s.    You might find yourself visiting Greedy’s every day until you hit your personal pizza wall. Fantastic pizzas will have you calling them to deliver even when you get back home. Located on the far side of Santa Elena.

Best 24 Hour Diner:    Eagle's Landing.    The only 24 hour restaurant in Belize! Great food, and amazing prices. They'll be putting the bad restaurants out of business soon. Try the burritos; they are huge, and just $3. Located across the street from the Belize bank, next to Firenza Cafe.

Best Italian:    Amore Mio.    Superior in every aspect! Great appetizers, food and deserts. Small and quaint, just like you’re on an Italian back street. Located in the JNC mall right next to the bus drop off.

Best Indian:    South Indian Restaurant.    Try their ginger lime juice, it’ll have you wanting a pitcher of it. Their simosas are what they are known for, and must be tried. Located in the Plaza Del Rio mall.

Best Mexican:    Rolson’s Cocina.    With a great view to match the comida too. Located on the way towards Benque – turn right before the gas station on the way out of town.

Best Steakhouse:    J & K’s.    Great ambiance, along with some nice choice cuts. Located next to the Cahal Pech football park.

Best Sri Lankan:    Serindib.    It might be the only Sri Lankan, but it’s still wonderful food with a nice patio out back. Abner, your waiter, qualifies as best waiter in Cayo too. Ask him for anything, and you’ll get it quickly. Located on Burns avenue right next to the JNC mall.

Best Chinese:    Maxim’s.    Try the chicken chop suey, and you’ll be delighted. This is the place for fried chicken too. Always packed, which is a great sign. Located on Bullet Tree road 2 blocks from downtown.

Best Burger and Fries:    Saddleback Grill.    Most impressive exterior and a unique interior too; amazing for Cayo, actually. Check out the 2nd floor view. Located next to the Cahal Pech football park.

Best Grilled Food:    Sanny’s Grill.    Hard to find, but worth the search. Romantic atmosphere, and open for dinner only. The hardest spot to find in Cayo: you’ll just have to ask for directions.

Best Fast Food:    Mencho’s    A little hole in the wall. Look for the benches and signs for fruit juices and tacos across the street from Cafe Cayo. You should try at least 2 juices(only $1 each), and a meal in a basket. Great for hangovers too. Located on Burns avenue.

Best Bakery:    Old French Bakery.    Great wheat bread and baggettes! Lots of yummy pastries abound, and their croissants rule! Found in the new mall across from the bus drop off.

Best Family Hang Out:    Hode’s Place.    Everything under the sun can be found here. Video games, air hockey, pool tables, playground(in a small orchard), jukebox, and a small casino too. Try the burritos, they are big and cheap. Located next to Macaw park.

Best Internet Cafe:    Cafe Cayo.    This is where I usually meet couchsurfers in town. They have 10 internet machines there, a great lounge area, and amazing food. They've just redone the whole interior, and it's one of the cleaner places now. Their website is here

Nightlife!

Best Night Club:    Prime Time Skyview bar.    You go here for the view, which is incredible! It’s on the top of the JNC mall, and you can see 360 degrees around San Ignacio from the highest vantage spot. Edwin is quick to mix any and all drinks you could ever want. Simply the most amazing vista Cayo has!

Best Hangout Bar:    Cocopelli’s.    William doesn’t even advertise to tourists because they will all find their way there by the end of the night. The second floor is where you want to be! Free entry along with free pool, foosball, and darts. Located one block from downtown.

Best Pub:    Pitpan.    Located under the JNC mall – you can see it from the bus drop off.

Best Mixed Drinks:    Orleanito’s.    Whatever you want, Paul will hook you up. Located in downtown park square, where the bus drop off is.

Shopping!

Best Overall Gift Shop:    Tropicool Gift Shop.     Everything you want to take home for your family and friends can be found here. Located in the Tropicool Hotel at 30 Burns Avenue, across the street from the JNC mall.

Best Locally made Gift Shop:    Back to My Roots.    Belizean made gifts, many from wood, can be found here. Located upstairs in the Tropicool Hotel.

Best Trinket Shop:    Indita Maya.    For trinkets and such. Located under the Venus Hotel.

Best Book Store:    Amber Mystic.    Might be small, but it’s great for trading books you’ve read for other great used books. From Bond books to Clancy to DaVinci code, it’s there for you. Located on West street not far from downtown.

Best Supply Store:    Angelus Press.    Everything you need. It’s the Kinko’s of Belize. Located on Burns avenue.

Lodging!

Best Must See Unique Lodge:    Parrot Nest.    Yes, you can sleep in a treehouse in a 100 foot guanacaste tree. You must see it to believe it: Parrot Nest site Located on the Mopan river in beautiful Bullet Tree Falls a few miles out of town. Tel: 824.4058

Best Downtown Motel:    Tropicool Hotel.    If you want to stay in downtown San Ignacio, the best place is the Tropicool. They have nice cabins in a secure property, and they are well priced. They also do bike rentals, and have a great gift shop. 30 Burns Ave. Tel: 824.3052

Best Resort:    Chaa Creek.    Chaa Creek kicks ass!!! Hands down the best resort in Central America! Their site

Tours!

I'll cheat, and just put up a link that explains the most popular tours: Great tours

Pacz Tours is the most professional and qualified tour agency in Cayo. They are located at 30 Burns Ave, in the Tropicool Hotel. Check them out here

Inexpensive yet fine lodging around Belize!