Restaurants in Belmopan

In addition to the places listed below, Belmopan has a branch of the ever-popular and ever-expanding local Chinese franchise, Chon Saan Palace, 7069 George Price Blvd. (tel. 822-3388), where you can get a host of well-prepared Cantonese and Szechuan favorites. The restaurant at the Bullfrog Inn, 25 Half Moon Ave. (tel. 822-2111), which serves a mix of local and international cuisine, is another of the better restaurants in the city proper. While just outside of town, the restaurant at Roaring River Golf Course (tel. 664-5441;  www.belizegolfcourses.com) garners praise for its hearty and tender steaks.

Budget travelers, and those looking for some local flavor, should grab a meal from the vendors and stalls at the central market. This is not an option for those with delicate digestive tracts with the exception of Everest Indian Restaurant (tel. 600-8850), where owner Raj prepares fantastic, large-portioned Indian dishes while charming his guests. (He also keeps a spic and span kitchen). His stall isn’t easy to find: it’s across from the market proper at the end of a row of other food stalls. Look for a sandwich board that says ‘Everest’ or ask locals for directions.

A couple of other options lie just outside of the city, about 26km (16 miles) east along the Western Highway at Mile Marker 32, where you’ll find a pair of popular roadside restaurants and bars: Cheers (tel. 822-8014) and Amigos (tel. 802-8000). Both are large and lively spots serving local fare, grilled meats, seafood, and typical bar food such as nachos and burgers.