One of the biggest attractions of Roatan is the local gastronomy. You can enjoy many specialties, and there is lots of gastronomical variety. It does not matter if you choose a street stand or a renowned restaurant; a gourmet experience awaits you around almost every corner. There are a large number of dining venues on the island that offer world-famous cuisine. However, we recommend choosing those that have local specialties in the menu, and you will be pleasantly surprised. Don't be afraid to try new things here, even if they seem cheap.

Generally speaking, Roatan cuisine is based on rice, bananas, beans, coconuts and tropical fruits. The basis of the local dishes of rich and poor people is a red bean and rice porridge. So-called vegetable bananas, which are fried as a side dish, are added to it. They are not sweet and taste like potatoes. Local traditional dishes also include chicken in coconut sauce. If you want to taste classic local food, try the Balearics. They are pancakes coated with bean paste, which you can fill at will with chicken meat, fish, vegetables, avocado, etc. Garifun culture also has its typical dish. The so-called sopa marinera is a coconut milk and seafood soup.

Many dishes also feature Spanish cuisine. Often there are different ways to prepare the burrito and quesadilla. The restaurant offers fish and seafood. Mostly they are shrimps, crawfish and fish called red snapper, which is excellent on the grill. Barbecued dishes are popular on the island, just go to the port to buy fresh fish and the food is taken care of. There are also many small, exquisite chocolate factories in Roatan.

If you walk around a street stall with fresh pieces of fruit like mango, coconut, avocado, pineapple, you will certainly not resist the wonderful smell. Local food is cheaper and at least closer to Caribbean gastronomy. Spices are used to a great extent, which are not spared by the chefs. Everyone here will really enjoy it, from fans of American fried dishes to Japanese specialties and Chinese noodles. You won’t get hungry here. Restaurants and food stalls are on every corner.