3 Best Restaurants in Sarteneja, Northern Belize

Crabby's Restaurant

$$ Fodor's choice

This seafood restaurant is the go-to dining option for both visitors and locals in Sarteneja. Sitting across the street from the Caribbean Sea, Crabby's offers stunning views of the bay and the many fishing boats lining up the shore. Seating is mostly outdoor, with a rustic yet homey feel. Grilled lobster (when in season), shrimp and fish fillet accompany heaps of rice and beans for lunch. Lunch special changes daily and the restaurant is open for breakfast and dinner, too. Come for the views and stay for the richly whipped desserts of frappes and homemade ice cream.  

Frozen Paradise

$

Neighboring Crabby's Restaurant, Frozen Paradise makes for an ideal dessert stop after lunch. Serving iced coffees, frappes, and other various drinks, the coffee place is mostly known for its savory drinks. Their "chamoyadas" are the most popular—a refreshing frozen drink consisting of blended mango, tamarind spice, and chamoy sauce. For those looking for a quick bite to eat, Frozen Paradise also serves Belizean fast food like garnachas, empanadas, and salbutes for less than $10. 

Café Dessert Family $
N. Front St., Sarteneja, Corozal, Belize
651--9273
Known For
  • savory frozen fruit drinks
  • ideal location in front of the sea
  • quick and friendly service
Restaurants Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon.--Wed.

Liz's Fast Food

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You can get a sack full of tacos, sabutes (corn tortillas topped with refried beans, shredded stewed chicken, lettuce, onions, tomatoes, and cilantro), empanadas, garnaches (fried corn tortillas with refried beans, grated cheese, onions, habanero pepper, and cilantro), and other mestizo dishes here for almost nothing. Most items, though small as a sand dollar, are extremely tasty and cost only a Belize dollar for two or three. Daily specials may include fish, beans and rice, stew chicken, or other Belizean dishes, all extremely inexpensive. Place your order at a takeout window in the flaking green, streetside stall.

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