Location: Holbox Island
Top Restaurants in Holbox Island
Top Things to do in Holbox Island
Most Popular Seafood food in Holbox Island, Quintana Roo, Mexico
Discover Restaurants offering the best Seafood food in Holbox Island, Quintana Roo, Mexico. Flamingos and pelicans and herons…oh my! Holbox Island is beloved by bird nerds for its population of exotic avian life. Perched near the Yucatan Peninsula, the island is also a hot spot for whale shark viewing, and kiteboarders love the shallow waters and wide beaches. The white sand streets are relatively unspoiled, as most tourists prefer to party it up in nearby Cancun. A splash in Yalahao Lagoon is about as loco as it gets.
Things to do in Holbox Island
10. El Huacalito
Overall Ratings
4 based on 117 reviews
Reviewed By I5505JOannah
The food at this place is absolutely amazing. The smoked marlin tostada was our favorite dish on the island. The guacamole is perfect. Fish taco incredibly fresh (slightly undercooked at our last visit though). The shrimp/black bean (burrito?) was delicious and the margaritas perfectly made. Also, the view from the garden is amazing. I highly recommend this place!
9. Viva Zapata
Overall Ratings
4 based on 2151 reviews
Catch of the day. Native & mediterranean cousine
Reviewed By RegD1945
Extensive food and drink menu with ample proportions. Very close to main square. They have a non smoking section in the large palapa.
8. Las Panchas
Overall Ratings
4 based on 987 reviews
Reviewed By gabygoesonvacation
The food was mediocre and cost more. Fish tacos and shrimp tacos tasted more like panko fried onion tacos. We paid double to eat here and less food. The service was horrible, they took forever to get our order, give us drinks and bring out the food. We asked for no onions on the taco and I heard the waiter tell the cook no onions (sin cebolla) and they put extra onions which really sucked because it was all over and left the taste. I picked out as much as I could but there was just so much. This place seems more like a locals place for the people who live there- I am Mexican and speak fluent spanish so I do not think it was a language barrier. to top it off they tip themselves but not giving you back the right change. I would not eat here even if it was free. There is many places on the island that will welcome you as a tourist, skip this one.
7. El Crustaceo kascarudo
Overall Ratings
4 based on 448 reviews
Reviewed By Sien D
My boyfriend and I both had pasta. Pasta Mariscos was good, pasta with lobster was not, lobster was terribly overcooked, such a shame. Cocktails are ok. Waiters were kind of pushy. We got wrong bill and our waiter was hesitant to show us the details. The owner came with the right bill, without apologies. We had a feeling they were trying to get us to pay more, but we have no proof. 5% surcharge for payment with Visa. There are better options in Holbox.
6. Barquito Mawimbi Beach Bar & Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 393 reviews
Reviewed By Tinkara G
The restaurant is located on the beach and is really beautiful. The food was very good and the prices resonable. We also loved the waiters - we were there with kids and they offered to make a special spaghetti - with butter sauce only, so the kids liked it to.
5. Los Peleones
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1289 reviews
Sensations, Express, Flavors, Aromas, Play, Friendship, Talk, Have fun, Enjoy, too many words... Just come to visit us
Reviewed By 80sergeg
We cale.in the evening for drinks only. We sat on the terrasse which is nice and our order was taken immediatly. Though it took us 20 minutes to get it... Ok meanwhile we got like 10 nachos of bad quality and some industrial mayonaise to dip them in.When we asked for the bill we specified we wanted change to give a proper tip. The waitress brought us back a single 50 pesos bill forcing us to leave her a much bigger tip than deserved the wait.The restaurant was full and you can't make me beleive that no one paid with some coins or some small bills. This attitude is despicable and we won't come back. There are much better place in holbox with live music for example.
4. Parador 33
Overall Ratings
5 based on 382 reviews
A creative menu of dishes cooked using the best quality ingredients; Uruguayan beef, the freshest seafood, homemade pasta dishes and thin, crispy pizzas from our woodfired oven.
Reviewed By aquarian66
We wanted somewhere to go for a special dinner and our hotel recommended Parador 33 and we were not disappointed. It's in the grounds of a hotel with a beautiful setting - fairy lights / little pond and feels like you should be in the Far East with it's wooded tables and beautiful scents. We had the special which was out of the world. A generous cut of meat for two that is encased in salt and cooked on the pizza oven! When read the salt is cracked and the beef is as soft as butter - divine! It's a very special place and wonderful helpful staff and you're not rushed at all! A joy - treat yourself! It's a bit more expensive than a lot of the restaurants but if you are celebrating or want to treat yourself - don't hold back!
3. Big Fish
Overall Ratings
4 based on 179 reviews
Reviewed By Becca P
We had our first ceviche here! It was delicious and the service was beyond fantastic! We especially loved the off the street vibe and atmosphere. Our server gave us free mezcal shots at the end of our meal! Thank you for the hospitality and fresh food!
Holbox Island Food Guide: 10 Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Holbox Island
2. Casa Nostra Roof Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1024 reviews
Casa Nostra Roof Restaurant is a Mediterranean cuisine restaurant with a hint of Caribe. A pleasant mix of two islander's culinary cultures ( Sicily and Holbox) able to tantalize the most demanding taste buds.
Reviewed By Becca P
The service here is incredible and the experience of being on the roof at sunset was very fun! However the dishes were constantly oversized and very average tasting. They werenât bad... I suppose because of the other high reviews we had high expectations. The wine was the best we had on the island. But my pasta dish was mostly very average pasta noodles and little flavor or protein. I was most disappointed in the bread rolls they offered. They were very hard and stale. We likely wonât return but it was a nice experience in general!Hola Becca gracias por tomarte el tiempo de escribirnos nos sentimos muy apenados por tu mala experiencia pero hemos estado checando todo lo que mencionas para mejorar.Esperamos verte en una segunda oportunidad te aseguro que no te arrepentirás, saludos cordiales de parte de Giuseppe Genovese y su equipo Casa Nostra Roof.
What to do and see in Holbox Island, Mexico: The Best Places and Tips
1. Parador 33
Overall Ratings
5 based on 382 reviews
A creative menu of dishes cooked using the best quality ingredients; Uruguayan beef, the freshest seafood, homemade pasta dishes and thin, crispy pizzas from our woodfired oven.
Reviewed By aquarian66
We wanted somewhere to go for a special dinner and our hotel recommended Parador 33 and we were not disappointed. It's in the grounds of a hotel with a beautiful setting - fairy lights / little pond and feels like you should be in the Far East with it's wooded tables and beautiful scents. We had the special which was out of the world. A generous cut of meat for two that is encased in salt and cooked on the pizza oven! When read the salt is cracked and the beef is as soft as butter - divine! It's a very special place and wonderful helpful staff and you're not rushed at all! A joy - treat yourself! It's a bit more expensive than a lot of the restaurants but if you are celebrating or want to treat yourself - don't hold back!
