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El Fogon has recently undergone a beautiful renovation, transforming the dining experience with an enclosed and fully air-conditioned space. The new setting blends modern comfort with the restaurant’s signature rustic charm, providing a cool and inviting atmosphere that’s perfect for escaping the Belizean heat. Now, diners can enjoy the same authentic Belizean flavors in a refreshed environment, making each visit even more enjoyable, whether you’re stopping by for lunch or settling in for a cozy dinner.

Baked Chicken is tender and juicy seasoned with traditional Belizean spices and slow-cooked on the fire hearth to perfection. The flavorful, golden-brown crust pairs beautifully with classic sides like rice and beans, offering a delicious and satisfying taste of Belizean cuisine.

Chilmole, also known as "black soup," is a rich and flavorful Belizean dish made with chicken simmered in a smoky, dark broth infused with black recado and spices. This deeply aromatic soup is traditionally served with corn tortillas, offering a bold and authentic taste of Belize’s culinary heritage.

Pigtail served with white rice and split peas or tomato sauce is a savory Belizean dish featuring tender, slow-cooked pork pigtails that are rich in flavor. Paired with fluffy white rice and your choice of hearty split peas or tangy tomato sauce, this dish offers a satisfying and traditional taste of Belizean comfort food.

Belizean Chicken Soup is a hearty, flavorful dish made with tender pieces of chicken simmered in a rich, savory broth filled with root vegetables, herbs, and spices. Served with a side of rice or corn tortillas, it’s a comforting meal that showcases the warmth and depth of Belizean home cooking.

Conch Soup is a hearty and flavorful Belizean dish, featuring tender conch simmered in a rich, coconut milk-based broth with vegetables and spices. This creamy, satisfying soup highlights the fresh, ocean flavors of Belize, making it a true coastal delight.
El Fogon is the Spanish term for “Fire Hearth”. We specialize in authentic Belizean food cooked by firewood in the open as our forefathers did. Our intention to preserve our Belizean culture and give a little taste to our visitors far and wide. It is a joy for us to serve you a great Belizean cuisine. We offer daily food specials everyday.
We’re proud to be the recipient of the prestigious Restaurant of the Year award in 2022! Everyone who visits our restaurant is welcome to enjoy our delicious food and a great dining experience!
El Fogon Restaurant offers Authentic Belizean Cuisine. We cook our food via "Fire Hearth" like the old days. Belize Food, Yum!
Our staff is experienced, ethical and pay attention to detail. We make sure your dining experience is unique.
We strive to do our best in making your dining experience memorable, here at El Fogon. Being of service to you, make us feel all the more Belizean.
We have live music to enhance the ambiance while you dine. A little more of our Belizean culture to go along with your food and drinks.
Monday – Saturday:
11:00am – 9pm
CLOSED ON SUNDAYS
DINNER RESERVATIONS RECOMMENDED
15% Service Charge for Groups of 5 or more. The last seating is at 8:45pm.
EXCELLENT Based on 2451 reviews Posted on Tripadvisor ksassyVerified Ceviche! Best ceviche the entire Belizean trip! We had the mixed seafood and it was delicious. Also very large portion.Posted on Tripadvisor Gotravel20Verified Excellent food and drinks We had a reservation for 11 and we sat in 2 tables. Staff was very friendly and didn’t rush us. Food is very good with choices available for vegans and vegetarians. The cocktails were really good. Location is close to airport.Posted on Tripadvisor Kris HVerified Our favorite meal during our trip. El Fogón was our favorite meal during our stay in San Pedro. Food and service was great, we ended up just eating in the bar/waiting area which worked out fine for us!Posted on Tripadvisor Reetu GVerified 5 star experience We had an absolutely amazing experience last night at dinner. We were so glad to find this place, especially after a terrible experience the night before at Elvi's kitchen - a majorly hyped restaurant in the area, We made a reservation but had to change since water taxi from Belize city broke down. Lady at front desk got u sour tabel right away. Our server - a young gentleman was a delight. He smiled and welcomed us, told us all about veggie options and things they had run out of. He checked on us after each course - drinks, appetizers, main course, desert. We were so happy at teh service we got. Food was absolutely delicious. - Best coconut curry, best chicken kabobs, other dishes I didn't even know before. Their cake is from out of this world - not on menu but server offered. Pina colada had a flavor of mango (?) and truly unique. Absolutely a place to go. Cant wait for our next vacation and visit them again.Posted on Tripadvisor CEOVerified A Nice Surprise. We had a nice dinner at this restaurant. It is located close to the San Pedro Airport. We were warmly welcomed and seated as soon as our reservation was verified. Their conch fritters and conch soup were delicious with lots of conch bits. We enjoyed the stuffed red snapper and the whole fried fish. Both were fresh and sweet. Their house cocktails were well made. Service was excellent. Wait staff was pleasant and attentive. A great place for casual dining.Posted on Tripadvisor Pat SVerified Fantastic cultural dishes Local restaurants that cooks the beef/chicken old way, over a wood fire with original seasonings. Food was fantastic; owner and staff were friendly, helpful and fun. Loved the food. Definitely would go backPosted on Tripadvisor Michelle BVerified Belizian Food Prepared in the Traditional Way This is an absolute must stop if you are in San Pedro Belize. The staff was wonderful and they let us see the kitchen area where the food is prepared the traditional Belizian way over coal fire. We tried the sample platter, pork and beef all seasoned to perfection. Bon Appétit!Posted on Tripadvisor Joe MontgomeryVerified Fantastic food! Great staff, great food and very accommodating. We will be back! It’s like eating dinner with family. Have watched this restaurant go from a very small establishment with a dirt floor to a beautiful interior with a wonderful atmosphere.Posted on Tripadvisor MadisonVerified Yummy salbutes! Amazing service! The Salbutes were sooo good. And the drinks are fresh. My server was great at asking if I needed anything. I’ll be back!