Belizean Foods to Try in San Pedro

Belizean food pulls from many cultures, which is exactly why a short “must-eat” list gets interesting fast. In San Pedro you can move from Creole comfort food to Mestizo favorites, coastal seafood, cacao and rum without leaving town.

Fry jacks

Puffy fried dough is a Belizean breakfast favorite and a very efficient vehicle for eggs, beans, cheese or whatever else your morning requires.

Rice & beans

In Belize, rice & beans usually means the rice and red kidney beans are cooked together, often with coconut milk. It is a staple rather than a novelty, and every kitchen has its own rhythm.

Salbutes

A fried corn tortilla topped with seasoned meat, cabbage or onion and bright condiments. Crisp, savory and very easy to want another one.

Panades and garnaches

These small snacks are the sort of foods that make a table interesting. Panades are fried corn pockets, while garnaches start with a crisp tortilla and simple toppings.

Ceviche

San Pedro and seafood belong in the same sentence. Ceviche is fresh, citrusy and especially satisfying in the island heat.

Cochinita pibil

Slow-cooked, seasoned pork with strong Yucatecan roots. Belize's Mestizo food traditions make this flavor feel right at home.

Food tour tasting

Cacao has a deep history in this region. Modern Food tour tasting gives you a sweet way to connect that history to something you can actually eat.

Rum cream

Belizean rum cream makes a fun tasting stop and an excellent reminder that not every cultural lesson needs a fork.

The easiest way to try several of these without ordering five separate meals is, conveniently enough, a food tour.