1. Los Tacos de Barbacoa
This very popular taco stand is known for its delicious barbecue tacos filled with melted cheese. You can choose between soft or crispy tortillas.
2. Santos Fuegos
At this restaurant, everything is cooked over a wood fire. The service is extremely friendly and highlights local produce. It’s a can’t-miss spot!
3. Roots Pizzas
Here’s a pizzeria with a huge courtyard inside. Be sure to try the al pastor pizza and the lobster pizza, which is a must-try when in season.
4. La Gelateria
Stop by for the artisanal ice creams and coconut sorbet, which is divine, as is the peanut and chocolate flavour with its ultra-creamy texture.
5. Fuego Beach Club
This restaurant, located inside the Awa Hotel, serves delicious fish ceviche. It’s a quiet spot and has a great view of the ocean.
6. Another Clandestino
At once a café and a bakery, this is the perfect spot for a nice breakfast. The calm vibe and the cool dining room make it ideal for when you need a break from the heat.
7. Bar japonais Ama
Located in the Casa Las Tortugas hotel, this Japanese bar boasts incredible sushi! The gyoza and crab-truffle maki are particularly excellent. Bonus: the patio dining area offers a stunning sunset view.
8. Copal Café
This charming café with a lovely outdoor courtyard makes excellent coffee and delicious smoothie bowls brimming with fruit.
9. Restaurante La Playa de Ñaña
Come in for the laid-back tiki vibes. Stay for the outstanding cocktails. You can also lounge on a deckchair under the shade of a palm tree right on the beach.
10. Churros & Marquesitas
You absolutely have to try these specialties sold by street vendors. Marquesitas are a crispy filled crepe, available in sweet and savoury versions.
- • Swim surrounded by glowing plankton. Bioluminescence is a unique and magical experience!
- • Watch the sunrise by taking a kayak excursion through the mangrove reserve.
- • Walk along the endless stretches of sand and observe the pink flamingos in Punta Mosquito.
- • Enjoy the calm waters and admire the spectacular sunsets in Punta Coco.
- • Take a boat excursion around Holbox, visiting three neighbouring islands: one with a cenote on an ancient pirate refuge; another that’s a sanctuary for hundreds of birds; and the last one is perfect for swimming in crystal-clear waters.
- • Swim alongside whale sharks, the world’s largest fish, in their natural habitat. This majestic and unforgettable encounter is available from June to September, and is an experience unique to Holbox
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