Chetumal’s food mixes Yucatecan and Caribbean traditions, from seafood stews and ceviche to rice and beans cooked with coconut oil. Downtown has long running family restaurants, while the Calderitas bayfront, about 8 km north, holds dozens of palapa seafood restaurants that fill up on weekends.
Each listing includes the location, a link and a map. Places change, so we review this list regularly; last reviewed October 2026.
El Taco Loco
Centro · Seafood and Mexican stews · $
C. José María Morelos 87, Centro, 77000 Chetumal, Q.R.
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Why we recommend it: Open since 1979, El Taco Loco serves more than 40 seafood and meat guisados and is one of Chetumal’s oldest seafood restaurants. It opens daily until 6 p.m. and also has a takeout branch in Bacalar.
Sergio’s Pizzas
Centro · Pizza, steaks and seafood · $$$
Av. Álvaro Obregón 182, Centro, 77000 Chetumal, Q.R.
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Why we recommend it: A long standing downtown restaurant known for stone oven pizzas, including seafood pizzas, as well as grilled steaks and garlic shrimp. It serves breakfast through late evening and offers dine in, takeout and delivery.
Restaurante Los Comales
Centro · Regional Mexican and Caribbean · $$
Av. Ignacio Zaragoza 265, Centro, 77000 Chetumal, Q.R.
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Why we recommend it: Los Comales serves regional Mexican, Caribbean and seafood dishes, including aguachile, with vegetarian options. It opens from breakfast until late evening and is closed on Tuesdays.
El Patio del 30
Centro · Pizza, grill and cocktails · $$
Av. Álvaro Obregón 165, Centro, 77000 Chetumal, Q.R.
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Why we recommend it: This patio restaurant serves pizza, salads, pastas and steaks along with cocktails. It opens in the evening only and often features live music.
La Botana de Pelícanos
Bulevar Bahía · Seafood bar and grill · $$
Blvd. Bahía 70, Barrio Bravo, 77098 Chetumal, Q.R.
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Why we recommend it: Located on the bayfront boulevard, it serves seafood and Mexican bar food. Its waterfront setting makes it a convenient stop during an evening walk on the malecón.
Mi Viejo
Centro · Seafood · $$
Av. Belice 166, Centro, 77000 Chetumal, Q.R.
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Why we recommend it: A downtown seafood restaurant on Avenida Belice serving Mexican style fish and shellfish dishes. It is a few blocks from the Museo de la Cultura Maya and the old market.
Café del Puerto
Centro · Café and breakfast · $
Av. Álvaro Obregón 165 A, Centro, 77000 Chetumal, Q.R.
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Why we recommend it: A downtown café serving coffee, breakfast and Mexican dishes on Avenida Álvaro Obregón. It shares its address block with El Patio del 30, close to the bayfront.
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