4 Best Restaurants in Northern Belize, Belize

Overlooking the Caribbean Sea, Cielo stuns not just in food quality but in its elegant aesthetic as well. The restaurant is located at Tony's Inn, but guests aren't the only ones who get to enjoy its Belizean--Maya taste; locals from neighboring districts are willing to make the drive just to indulge in Cielo's conch fritters and pepita-crusted fish. Opt to dine on the deck to feel the ocean breeze cool you down after a long day exploring Corozal. 

Patty's Bistro (sometimes spelled Patti's) serves some of the best food in town, the service is sprightly and friendly, the atmosphere is no-frills, and prices are low. For a local treat, try the hearty conch soup (in season, usually October to late April).

Named after the owner's three children, Jo-Mel-In has been a pillar in the Corozal community since 1987. Guests will be happy to learn recent renovations have led to a closed-in, air-conditioned dining area, which is much needed in the summer months. You will want to come here if you're craving real Belizean food with that unmistakable influence from the Mestizo and Maya cultures. Daily lunch specials include a classic rice and beans with stew chicken that won't be outdone by any other one in town. Jo-Mel-In serves breakfast on Sunday every mid- and end of month. 

This fairly new Corozal eatery has already earned a reputation as the cutest place to have brunch when up north, serving artful breakfast dishes with a Maya and Mestizo twist. Chaya empanadas are the size of your palm, and when topped with the locally made hot sauce, they will have you finishing every bite. While the food may take some time to prepare, it's only because everything is made fresh and then plated perfectly.