Where everyone is Family!
The Xunantunich Restaurant & Café
San Jose Succotz, Cayo, Belize C.A.
Discover the Good Atmosphere of Xunan.
At the Xunantunich Restaurant, experience a cozy and inviting ambiance that seamlessly blends traditional warmth with modern elegance located a stone’s throw away from the Xunantunich Maya Ruins.

Good Vibes
Our decor evokes a harmonious blend of traditional warmth and modern elegance, creating an inviting atmosphere. Whether celebrating a special occasion or dining casually with friends, our restaurant offers a welcoming ambiance.

Cozy Place
Soft, warm lighting creates an intimate space, perfect for shared moments. Our staff’s genuine hospitality treats guests like family, making every visit heartwarming and memorable.

Relaxing Atmosphere
Feel at home in a place where the scent of mouthwatering cuisine wafts through the air. This atmosphere transports you to a place where history meets modern comfort, making every visit a cherished experience.

Our Menu
Relax & Enjoy
Our menu blends local and international flavors to create a memorable dining experience.
Ceviche: Served with crispy corn tortilla chips.
Shrimp – $18.00 / Conch (Seasonal) – $20.00 / Lobster (Seasonal) – $24.00 / Mixed (2 options) – $27.00
Nachos: Served with crispy corn tortilla chips, topped with homemade cheese dip, pico de gallo, corn kernel, diced cucumber, sliced jalapeños, drizzled with sour cream and salsa verde.
Chicken – $16.00 / Pork – $18.00 / Beef Nachos – $19.00 / Shrimp – $24.00
Shrimp Plantain Tostones: $20.00
Six sautéed shrimp, re-fried beans, pico de gallo, crumbled queso blanco, drizzled with house made salsa verde and sour cream.
Cheese Sticks - $10.00
Served with marinara sauce.
Stuffed Jalapeños - $12.00
Served with ranch dressing.
Potato Bruschetta
Six potato chips topped with refried beans, pico de gallo, crumbled queso blanco, drizzled with house-made salsa verde and sour cream. Chicken – $16.00 / Shrimp – $20.00
Wings Basket - $15.00 Six wings served with fries and garden salad.
FLAVOURS: Spicy Mango, Honey BBQ Cola, Sweet & Sour, Sweet Chili, Honey Mustard, Spicy BBQ, Buffalo (Spicy & Sour), Pineapple Jalapeño, Lemon Pepper.
Rice & Beans
Traditional rice and beans, coleslaw, fried plantain, and onion sauce. Chicken – $12.00, Pork – $14.00, Beef – $15.00.
Homemade
Our signature menu at Xunantunich Restaurant offers a diverse range of exceptional dishes, blending local and international flavors to create a memorable dining experience.
our staff
Our dedicated team at The Xunantunich Restaurant brings passion and expertise to every dish, ensuring a memorable culinary journey for our guests.



Testimonials
EXCELLENT Based on 40 reviews LRK72July 16, 2023Verified Delicious meal and drinks! We felt so lucky to find this spot. We had been horse riding and we were so hot and hungry and this restaurant was the perfect remedy. They had food that pleased all 4 of us (which is hard to do). I had a delicious quesadilla. The highlight was the amazing ginger, lime and honey drink, with honey from the owner”s father’s beehives. The staff was friendly. lindade2017January 10, 2023Verified Amazing food and delicious desserts all made in house. Staff is friendly and efficient. Made our birthdays special. Food and desserts made in house. They have some menu items I’d not heard of before. Didn’t disappoint. A must if you’re visiting. BelizeannaSeptember 12, 2022Verified Best in Cayo!! (Maybe the country, actually!) Fabulous food, lovely atmosphere, great value. I make a point of coming here whenever near San Ignacio/mountain pine ridge, not just when going to Succotz or xunantunich site. Even if first thought is it’s slightly “out of your way” GO!! Give it a try! the location of just up the hill from ferry does make it easy to find and convenient. We’ve been there several times for lunch or dinner, and now breakfast this weekend; always blown away by the quality and presentation. Even when we were the only ones at lunch during covid struggles, they still gave 4star meals. For locals, strawberries are an expensive imported fruit, that we rarely get. Even 4star resorts don’t serve Real strawberries, that strawberry daiquiri is made with a fake sweet mix. (Ugh!) But here they sometimes serve Real Strawberry Juice, and in the waters today at breakfast. Seriously gotta Appreciate their full quality! Nataliya DSeptember 5, 2022Verified A must visit! Wow what a hidden gem. We came there once and kept on coming back. This place is amazing, Rashida the server/manager is the sweetheart and we became good friends. The best and friendliest server I've ever met. The food is absolutely delicious, the omlett, the chicken teriyaki burger, honey shriracha shrimp everything is delicious and beautifully presented on the plate. We went to some hyped places like Guava limb and I'm sorry but there is no comparison, they suck comparing to this place. We will be back, thank you Rashida for your amazing service? Tiffany LApril 11, 2022Verified Excellent food and shakes! We ate hear at the recommendation of our guide “Queso” who took us around Xunantunich. The food was excellent and the staff very friendly and cared greatly about our thoughts on the food. They have great shakes and yummy desserts. Worth a stop! NicForMarch 7, 2022Verified Absolute gem of a restaurant!!! This newly opened restaurant/Cafe is definitely a surprise to one's senses. We went under a recommendation from the ruins tour guide looking for an authentic Belizean lunch. The atmosphere was inviting and very clean, the lemonades were beyond delicious (cucumber lemonade with vodka was a big hit with our table) and the entrees were huge and delicious. The coconut curry shrimp was amazing, the ceviche was refreshing, the shrimp plantain tostones were delightful and the rice and beans were exactly as they should be. My biggest regret was not taking any photos to add to this review. If you have the chance, stop by and check them out!! rollingstone108January 1, 2022Verified Incredible Food We've been spending time in the Cayo District and this has become one of our favorite places. The food is delicious, and Abby the owner is warm and kind. It's really close to Xunantunich and a great place for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Highly recommend. Jamie BeckfordDecember 5, 2021Verified Surprisingly Top Notch Not to toot my own own horn as per say, but having over 13 years in the Service Industry and having stayed in most of the 5 star elegant resorts all around Belize and tried many dishes.. I was pleasantly surprised by this place...quietly tucked away in the heart of the Village...it is a gem. I have always seen and heard people going so today after Xunantunich Mayan temples i decided to test it for myself. The place is simply a all in one, romantic setting..family oriented..kids friendly, the business worker...or the tired thirsty beer drinker.. a full fledged cafe with New York Style Coffee and Lattes..frappes...Ice Cream...oh and food...up to par...tried the Lobster tails with BBQ Cola Sauce..it didnt dissapoint, mashed potatoes creamy and tasty and on point Rice &Beans...absolutely had mo space for cheese cake or flan or pudding... Nice to have a place in your backyard with these Ammenities and At a resonable price. Kudos i say to you. See you again. Truth has been told. redneb4August 22, 2021Verified Great food at a good price Family of 4 traveling through Cayo we decided to stop for dinner at Xunantunich Restaurant. Food was good, service was excellent, and price was decent. Would definitely recommend for a place to eat in Succotz. Nomad510955July 31, 2021Verified Delicious and excellent portions! Food was delicious. Great portions, and great quality. We stopped for lunch before heading to the Mayan Ruins, and couldn’t be happier that we popped in. Very pleased with our meal and drinks. Staff was welcoming and friendly!
Harim OchaetaJuly 24, 2023 Great food Darwin AugustJuly 20, 2023 We drove from up north to come here, the location is lovely, the place is rather welcoming. The staff needs to pay just a little more attention to their customers. Jovani GrajalezJuly 10, 2023 Great food and awesome hospitality. Portions are great for the price and quality. Dario MarinJuly 4, 2023 Once in a lifetime experience ✨ ? Megan DraegerApril 24, 2023 Enjoyed the homemade ice cream upstairs! Very nice atmosphere.
EXCELLENT Based on 55 reviews Miguel PinedaFebruary 27, 2023recommendsTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Facebook. great food. well recommended. enjoy the soursap juice all natural with pulp. no artificial flavor. Attentive Staff. will be back. ✌️?? Anne-Lise L. KristoffersenSeptember 14, 2022recommendsTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Facebook. ???Good work deserves recommendation, knowing where to invest, what to invest in, who to trust and how to make profit can be very difficult as a beginner, but when you work with the right people, the road to financial freedom becomes a lot easier, BRYAN has really been a great help to me on this crypto affair. You need the right guidance on how to make consistent $10,000 every week with $500, Reach out to Bryan on MESSAGER immediately for 100% account management service ? https://m.me/DonaldTradingleague/ Or E-mail ? Donaldtradingleague@gmail.com Bzean FlowerJune 8, 2022recommendsTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Facebook. Quaint lil diner a stones throw from the ferry. Lloyd Carrillo ArqJanuary 23, 2022recommendsTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Facebook. Excelente good treatment great food Víctor GuerraNovember 6, 2021recommendsTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Facebook. Was not disappointed... Stopped in for a quick bite and drinks. Food was excellent and the service as well. Loved the layout... Very neat and classy. Definitely coming back... Oh almost forgot to mention dessert... That cheesecake was soooo good... Keep it guys... You got something good going on here ?????????? Nicky Nicky TimboOctober 17, 2021recommendsTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Facebook. Do yourself a favor and visit this lovely restaurant The Xunantunich Restaurant & Cafe in Succotz. The service is unmatched. The staff truly cares about your experience. The food is absolutely amazing – everything we tasted melted in other mouths. Absolutely the best meal we had while in the Cayo District. …..Highly recommend! 5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Nancy Lemon GrantSeptember 10, 2021recommendsTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Facebook. The food and service was outstanding! make sure to try the shrimp taco! Bea SalgueroAugust 29, 2021recommendsTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Facebook. Excelente servicio, exquisita comida a buen precio
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