Aji Tapa Bar and Restaurant

Aji Tapa Bar and Restaurant Review

Relax in a shady seaside patio, with views of the beach and barrier reef in the distance, and snack on delicious small plates of barbecue shrimp, bacon-wrapped dates, fried calamares a la andaluza, and a heavenly artichoke dip. For a special treat, try the seafood paella, the best in Belize. Great iced tea, too. If there's a downside, it's inconsistency, with the food suffering on nights Chef Hugo is off. If you decide you want to stay longer, follow the winding path through tropical gardens and cross a small bridge over a lagoon and you'll find four cute one-bedroom rental cottages. Come by golf cart, cab (BZ$35 from San Pedro), or water taxi—get off at Grand Caribe.