What do they eat in Belize?

Belize Rice and Beans The traditional and world-famous Belize Rice and Beans with potato salad is a staple in the Belizean diet. Rice and beans with a choice of beef, chicken, pork, lobster, shrimp or game meat (the gibnut is FABULOUS) is one of the most important items on the local diet, approaching something like the national dish. read more

The Johnny Cakes found in Belize are almost always made with flour and may include coconut milk in the recipe. They tend to be a heavy, dense type of bread and are commonly eaten as a breakfast sandwich, with deli meat and cheese inside. Lobster. With its coastal location, Belize is renowned for its lobster. read more

You can't live in Belize, or spend a vacation here, without eating rice-and-beans. It is the national staple and some people eat it every single day! No kidding. If you want a change of pace, you can always switch to beans-and-rice. read more