Isla Holbox | Top 10 Restaurants & Cafes
Isla Holbox | Top 10 Restaurants & Cafes
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Isla Holbox is a tropical paradise off the Yucatán Peninsula's coast, where turquoise waters meet golden sands and vibrant sunsets paint the sky. While spending a week here in 2023 I learned that beyond its natural beauty are some damn good places to eat.
In this guide I'll lay out the absolute best places to eat on Isla Holbox, each a testament to the island's commitment to using only the freshest ingredients. These are all places I have personally eaten myself and can't help but shout from the rooftops how great both the food and aethe
These restaurants aren't just places to grab a bite – they turn every meal into an experience and memory. You'll leave Holbox with a whole new love for the food scene here on the island. Join us as we dig in.
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☀️ Morning
The first thing you'll want to get down is where to get coffee and breakThese were the best spots for breakfast and coffee on the island – each one with perfected aesthetics, quick service and decent prices.
Bah Bah! Holbox Restaurante
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I seriously wanted to go back every day and still dream about that smoothie bowl ~ Plant based options.
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Painapol
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This place is popular, be prepared to wait for a table, but it's for a reason ~ Plant based options.
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Clandestino Coffee Shop
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More than one location! I particularly enjoyed grabbing coffee to go from here, but they had a great smoothie bowls and breakfast sandwiches as well!
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Complemento Cafe
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The pancakes were perfect and the folks who worked there were super friendly ~ Plant based options.
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🌙 Evening
When the sun sets, these are my personal favourite spots for dinner or drinks on the island. Whether you're in the mood for a chill bar or fancier dinner, it's all within a couple blocks from the main square.
Temoc Tacos & Mezcal
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Such a chill vibe, but then the food could only be described as gourmet. This was another place we considered eating at more than once ~ Plant based options.
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Quartieri Holbox
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Hands down the best meal I had on the entire island ~ Plant based options.
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Arte Sano
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My husband, who eats meat, said his plant based meal was incredible ~ Plant based restaurant.
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LUUMA
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Everything about this place is a vibe, the food is incredible ~ Plant based options.
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La Cerve de Holbox
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A quick place to eat in the perfect location. We watched the kids in the square playing a game of football while we ate ~ Plant based options.
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
The Local Road | Kendell
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Hey, I'm Kendell 👋🏻 A rocky mountain ski town local, I'm a huge lover of the outdoors (swimming in a glacial lake or drinking a coffee on a patio while people watching - I'm here for the full spectrum). Nothing brings me more joy than scouting out local shops with the best vibes, other than sharing my finds with others. Planning a trip to the Kooteny-Rockies? I know exactly which spots you should check out!
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