Gonzalo and The Princess
San Pedro
Restaurant in San Pedro, Belize
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Gonzalo and The Princess is a San Pedro restaurant on Sea Grape Drive, inspired by the story of Gonzalo Guerrero and Zazil Ha. Its Spanish and Maya influences appear alongside seafood, steaks, cocktails and dishes featuring Belizean ingredients.
About Gonzalo and The Princess
A San Pedro Restaurant with a Cultural Theme
Gonzalo and The Princess is on Sea Grape Drive in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize. Its own account connects the restaurant's identity to Gonzalo Guerrero and Zazil Ha and to the meeting of Spanish and Maya traditions. This is the restaurant's stated creative inspiration, expressed through its menu and decor, rather than a claim that every dish reproduces a historical recipe.
The restaurant's booking listing places it at Bananas on the Beach. That is a useful arrival reference, but the dining venue has its own name, menu and reservation contacts.
Spanish and Maya Influences on the Menu
The published menu ranges from croquetas with Iberian ham and Manchego to plantain bites with chorizo, local cheese and mole. Seafood preparations include ceviche, grouper tacos and whole snapper. Meat dishes extend to steak and ribs, while pumpkin-and-mushroom turnovers provide a plant-based example.
Belizean ingredients also appear in dishes such as filet with a local rum reduction and ribs with a coffee-and-guava glaze. These examples show a broader contemporary menu alongside the Spanish-Maya narrative. The bar offers cocktails, wine and locally crafted spirits. Individual seafood species and preparations may vary with the current menu.
Booking an Evening Meal
The official website provides a reservation section and lists +501 609 0392 and gonzaloandtheprincess@gmail.com for contact. A restaurant-specific OpenTable page supplies an additional booking route and a detailed menu, making it useful to review before choosing dishes.
Some published dishes carry dietary labels, but these should not substitute for ingredient confirmation. One pasta description includes cheese despite a vegan-style abbreviation, so guests with strict requirements should ask the restaurant to clarify. The official site also supplies genuine restaurant and dish photography, distinct from general hotel imagery.
World Culinary Awards recognition
Gonzalo and The Princess is the 2026 winner in Belize's Best Restaurant 2026. These category awards are distinct from Michelin stars or an inspection-based numerical restaurant score.
The published voting rules distinguish public voters from verified industry voters, whose votes carry twice the weight. The award identifies a category winner rather than supplying a tasting score for every restaurant.
Sources and planning
Planning details
- Hours
- Monday: 5–10 PM · Tuesday: 5–10 PM
- Location
- Sea Grape Drive, Bananas on the Beach, San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- gonzaloandtheprincess.com
- Phone
- +501 609-0392
Venue details
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- Sea Grape Drive, Bananas on the Beach, San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
Planning details
Hours
- Monday
- 5–10 PM
- Tuesday
- 5–10 PM
- Wednesday
- 5–10 PM
- Thursday
- 5–10 PM
- Friday
- 5–10 PM
- Saturday
- 5–10 PM
- Sunday
- 5–10 PM
Location
Sea Grape Drive, Bananas on the Beach, San Pedro, Ambergris Caye · Directions
Recognition and awards
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Where is Gonzalo and The Princess?
On Sea Grape Drive in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize, at Bananas on the Beach.
What inspires the restaurant?
Its stated inspiration is the story of Gonzalo Guerrero and Zazil Ha and the meeting of Spanish and Maya traditions.
Can I reserve online?
Yes. The restaurant has an official reservation section and a venue-specific OpenTable listing.
