The Best Restaurants in Utila, Honduras
Utila is a top destination in Honduras, famous for its scuba diving, snorkeling and raucous nightlife. Here are the best places to get a bite to eat.
Rio Coco Cafe
Bakery, Caribbean
This is the best place for coffee, and it also does great breakfasts. An interesting business model means that part of the profits goes towards financing social projects in the community, so you can sip on a great Honduran roast, safe in the knowledge that you’re giving something back to the community.
Mango Tango
Cafe, Restaurant, Caribbean
With a menu that runs from breakfast through to dinner, Mango Tango is a top choice at any time of day. It’s down near the main dock, and you’ll get a great view from the terrace. The lionfish burger comes highly recommended.
Mango Inn
Bar, Restaurant, Italian, Caribbean
This Italian-owned spot does the best pizza on the island. It also offers an international menu packed with comfort food. Order some food here and you can use the adjoining hotel pool, too, making it a great place to relax for an afternoon if you don’t fancy the beach.
RJ's
Cafe, Caribbean
Keep an eye on the opening hours if you want to eat here: they only serve food from 5–9pm on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays. If you time it right, though, you’ll be treated to the best Caribbean cuisine on Utila, with pork and seafood being the main elements on offer.
Birdhouse
Restaurant, Caribbean
If you fancy rotisserie chicken, this is the place to be. The chicken is great and comes with good sides, including rice and beans, potato salad and coleslaw. Hungover Saturdays can be remedied with one of the famous Birdhouse soups.
Munchies
Cafe, Caribbean
There are plenty of vegetarian options at this little place, which has tables on a little porch overlooking the street. The breakfasts are also good, with big portions to set you up for the day. Head out to the back porch in the morning and you might be able to spot the resident iguanas.
Che Pancho
Cafe, Caribbean
Great pancakes, smoothies and juices mean that this garden café is great for breakfast, plus it serves sandwiches, salads and main meals for later in the day. It also boasts a library where you can swap your books for some fresh reads.
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