Elvi's Kitchen
Central American restaurant · Belize ·
Maya and Mestizo recipes, sustainable seafood, signature curry
Maya and Mestizo recipes, sustainable seafood, signature curry
"A San Pedro staple since the 1970s, this longtime favorite serves fresh Belizean cuisine and authentic, Maya-inspired dishes you won't want to miss, from fresh fish in a Mayan adobo sauce to unique vegan and vegetarian options like coconut ceviche and curry." - Carley Rojas Avila Carley Rojas Avila Carley Rojas Avila is a bilingual travel writer, editor, and content marketer. She is an expert on Latin America, the Caribbean, and Cuba, as she lived and worked in four different countries in that region. Carley founded the digital travel publications Loosely Local and Home to Havana. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"A longtime San Pedro institution that began as a small takeout window and is celebrated for fresh Belizean and Maya-inspired dishes. Menu standouts include fresh fish prepared in a Maya adobo-style and innovative vegetarian and vegan options such as coconut ceviche and curry, making it popular with both locals and tourists." - Carley Rojas Avila Carley Rojas Avila Carley Rojas Avila is a bilingual travel writer, editor, and content marketer. She is an expert on Latin America, the Caribbean, and Cuba, as she lived and worked in four different countries in that region. Carley founded the digital travel publications Loosely Local and Home to Havana. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"Chef Jennie Staines's yellow curry made with sustainable catch of the day."
"Elvi’s Kitchen is run by Jennie Staines who creates dishes honoring her mother Elvia's Maya and Mestizo recipes, supporting responsible fisheries and offering meals like yellow coconut curry with seafood."
"Elvi’s Kitchen Before I went to Belize , anyone I spoke with who had already been told me that I had to have a meal at Elvi’s Kitchen. What started out as a take-out burger window in 1974 eventually became a sit-down restaurant serving lovingly prepared Caribbean dishes such as conch soup and fritters, mojo de ajo , fried green plantains, and street corn. During high season you might have to wait in line to eat dinner at the restaurant, but most of the time, there isn’t much delay. Save room for dessert. Elvi’s Kitchen is open from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Monday through Saturday."
