5 Local Restaurants In Punta Gorda Belize: Vegan Friendly

Updated Jan 22, 2024 • 2 min read

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Everything written on this blog is based on first-hand experience or knowledge as a local living in Belize. No fluff, just honest information.

There are few restaurants in Punta Gorda which makes it harder to find Vegan Restaurants. Luckily Belizean food can be modified relatively easy for special diets.

For more options, check out all the Belize Vegetarian & Vegan Restaurants hand-picked by the local veggie lovers.

Here are the top veggie restaurants.

1. Punta Gorda Market

Location: In Front of Belize Bank
Hours: 6AM—5PM
Price: $2.50 USD per serving

Market days are on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday which is when locals come from other villages to shop and enjoy family time. Traditional foods to try are Caldo and Tamales. Ginger cakes are also available as snacks.

For the best caldo, Ms. Teul is found directly in front of Belize bank at Stall #11. Smoked tamales can be purchased from Ms. Chinchia who travels all the way from San Pedro Columbia and has been selling for 20+ years.

2. Grace's Restaurant

Location: 21 Main Street
Hours: 6AM—10PM
Price: $7.00 USD per serving

3. Joycelyn Restaurant

Location: Front Street
Hours: 8AM—9PM
Price: $8.00 USD per serving

This place is the definition of local & home cooking and well worth the visit. The owner, Joycelyn runs a small waterfront shack with authentic Belizean cooking. Her hot sauce is also known to be house favorite.

4. Simma Down Kitchen

Location: 74 Front Street
Hours: 3PM—10PM
Price: $7.00 USD per serving

5. Gomier's Foods

Location: Southern Highway
Hours: 9AM—10PM (Open 6PM on weekends)
Price: $7.00 USD per serving

Gomier's is the only vegan/vegetarian restaurant in Punta Gorda. While the food is predominantly plant-based, be aware that Gomier does serve seafood.

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5 Local Restaurants In Punta Gorda Belize