Food and Drink
Food, restaurants, cafes and bars on Isla Holbox
Culinary Variety on Holbox
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When it comes to food and drink, you’ll find an extraordinary variety on Holbox Island. From traditional Mexican cuisine to international dishes and stylish in-food, no wish is left unfulfilled. There are excellent options for a hearty breakfast, snacks and meals for in between, and the nightlife has a lot to offer as well.
We have put together a list of what kind of food and drink there is to discover and where to find the best restaurants, cafes and bars on the island. In addition, there are also plenty of opportunities for delicious street food and offers for Mexican cooking classes on Holbox.
Cooking Classes on Holbox
For culinary enthusiasts who would like to learn the secrets of Mexico’s cuisine for themselves, there is a very special opportunity here. In the centrally located La Puerta Rosa Mexican cooking classes are offered.

Classes are held 5 days a week in the morning from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm and in the evening from 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm. Each day is dedicated to a different part of Mexico and the dishes change according to the season and availability of ingredients. Choices include typical dishes from Mexico City, Puebla, Guadalajara and Jalisco, Oaxaca, as well as Holbox and Yucatán.
Here you will learn how to prepare these delicacies and afterwards you can enjoy your own creations. Participation in the cooking course costs 1,200 MXN (approx. 60 USD) per person in the group rate or 1,750 MXN (approx. 85 USD) for a private course, in each case including drinks.
For more information and to register, visit La Puerta Rosa – Holbox Cooking Classes.