Since the island is not overrun with tourists, the food options are minimal but offer a truly authentic island dining experience that you won't find anywhere else. In addition to your hotel, here's a rundown of your options:
- Viva Zapata - the most popular Mexican restaurant on the island, located about a half block from the main plaza and open for dinner. They offer grilled seafood, steaks, pasta - and of course, margaritas, daiquiris and pina coladas. They also have live music every night!
- Edelin Pizza - located in the main plaza in downtown Holbox, open for lunch and dinner and famous for serving a wide variety of pizzas, pastas and Mexican dishes. Be sure to try one of their special house pizzas: lobster, shrimp or tuna.
- Maresa Ice Cream - for 20 years, the Escalante family has made the most delicious and famous ice cream on Holbox Island. Located 2 blocks from the main plaza and all made with natural fruits in a variety of flavors including peanut, coconut, chocolate, pineapple, mango, elote, mamey, guanabana, tamarind, zarzamora, nut, strawberry and the list goes on.
- Restaurant Villamar - situated on the main avenue and close to the beach offering seafood, as well as a selection of house specialties.
- Zarabanda Restaurant - one of the oldest restaurants on Holbox Island, located one block from the main plaza and open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. This rustic family restaurant specializes in fresh seafood including ceviche, shrimp, conch, lobster and a variety of fish based on the catches of the day.
- Restaurant Cariocas - located on the town's beach, serving mainly seafood and regional dishes. The restaurant also serves as the local dance spot during high season.
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