J&J Cool Spot — Restaurant in Stann Creek District

We stumbled upon J&J Cool Spot and couldn’t have been happier we did! The fresh fried fish was absolutely perfect, crispy on the outside, tender and flavorful inside. The rice and beans were seasoned beautifully, and the plantain chips added the perfect touch of sweetness and crunch. We washed it all down with rounds of fresh tamarind juice, which was such a refreshing treat in the warm Belizean sun.

The setting is unbeatable… right on the beach, with a laid-back vibe and a nice crowd even on a slow, sunny Monday. Our server was a bit shy but incredibly kind and attentive. Two hearty meals and four juices for only $30 USD? You seriously can’t beat that.

As visiting tourists from the U.S., we’d highly recommend J&J Cool Spot to anyone looking for authentic, delicious local food and an unforgettable...

Best restaurant in Hopkins, without exception! We had the hudut, burgers, fried whole fish, fish fillet, stewed chicken....no matter what we ordered it was out of this world! Everything is freshly prepared daily. When we asked about the hudut (a traditional Garifuna fish stew) she made a point of cooking it the next evening. She spoiled us rotten, providing a different dessert each evening which was just as delicious as the main course (lemon pie, chocolate cake). And the prices were very VERY reasonable. We ate there numerous times during our visit to Hopkins. Highly...

one of our guides , when asked where can we eat some delicious belizean food responded with “go to my mom’s place” and so we did. he was not kidding. our lunch was sooo very delicious and just what we were craving during our trip to belize -actual belizean food. I had the pork with rice and beans, the rest of my group had chicken , beef and pork ribs. every dish was delicious and served quickly and hot. the fresh cucumber juice and fresh watermelon juice topped it off. the service was sweet, friendly and helpful. each dish was reasonably priced as well. loved...