Serves meat, vegan options available. Restaurant & bar offering a fusion of American and Central American flavors. Vegans could have guacamole or hummus with tortilla chips or veggie sticks, pico de gallo or vegetable ceviche with tortilla chips, Juan's vegan sandwich, the country salad, island vibe salad (vinaigrette contains honey), kale salad, or combine a few side to make a meal: choices include grilled corn and black bean salsa, black beans, side salad, and couscous salad. Located upstairs on the corner of Angel Coral and Pelican streets. Reported closed February 2024.
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Last update on 15 Feb 2024 by Smilefest32
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Added by iguana-juans on 30 Mar 2018
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24 Reviews
First Review by melaniejean26
desertgirle
Points +39
Closed - Edit
And we have eaten at this restaurant before but we were just here in November 2023 and it looks like it is closed for good.
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Coseverde
Points +1369
Closed? - Edit
They were closed on a Thursday during advertised business hours. No indication whether this is permanent or not.
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JoyVeg
Points +110
Good options - Edit
Has great options clearly marked vegetarian, most were vegan. Had a great tamale, veg tacos and veg curry. All vegan all yummy. Very cute place, friendly.
Read morePros: Several options , Yummy
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DivineLove
Points +27
Overall OK. - Edit
I think this place is interesting, but it lacks a bit of punch. What we ate was, in my opinion, a bit dull in flavor. Had the Juan vegan sandwich, couscous, fries, and the empanada. And everything was OK.
Read moreI think if you want a vegan option, you'd be much better off going to the juice dive. More options and flavor.
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jen-runs
Points +130
Lots of options - Edit
They had vegan tacos for their special, I had the cauliflower tacos, my son tried butternut squash, my daughter had the curry. Servers were knowledgeable about ingredients. Our meals were gf as well.
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MaggieBlaser
Points +117
Great place! Would go again - Edit
Vegan options, and staff very considerate on alternations. Did not seem like authentic Belize food if that is what you are searching for, but a nice place!
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Nova3
Points +475
Try the Belizean tamales - Edit
The tamales are what they’re best at so make sure to give it a try! My server Adrian was happy to help me with their vegan options and also gave me the Happy Hour deal of $16BZ plus a beer or other beverage. What a great deal! I was worried the tamales would be a little spicy and he said they have a little spice to it, but I only tasted some spice in certain parts and otherwise it was totally fine.
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Veganvoyagers
Points +1798
Really really good food in the heart of San Pedro - Edit
Usually a veggie sandwich doesn’t sound all that great, it the one served here was SOoooo good! The curry was incredible- we ordered 2 extra to take home for lunch the next day. The tamale was HUGE and filled with tasty vegetables. Plus the cocktails were nice and strong!
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JenniferJinnette
Points +74
Great place for vegans! - Edit
We sat down at our table and our waiter said “do we have any vegans or vegetarians here?” WHY YES YOU DO, SIR! Extremely knowledgeable and well educated. While reading over the menu we were so shocked to see that there was a connection to a restaurant we used to eat at in the early 2000s in NC that was one of the most veg friendly places back then, Flaming Amy’s. Small world!!
Read morePros: Vegan options , Clearly marked , Knowledgeable staff
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jlusin
Points +425
Knows vegan - Edit
Upstairs restaurant, nice and cozy, friendly service, the waiter knew what vegan was
Read morePros: Very knowledgeable servers, and food was tasty, The vegetable curry was delicious
Cons: Not many vegan options
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Skye
Points +1318
Yay for choices!! - Edit
Oh my goodness! New favorite restaurant! Honestly, they get vegans and have many choices! Food was amazing!
Read morePros: Flavors, Service spectacular , Location/atmosphere
Cons: I didn’t come here earlier
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KatiePope86
Points +164
Woww loved it here! - Edit
We loved both Juan’s vegan sandwich and the Chaya tamales. Service was attentive and helpful, and our server knew exactly what we could get as vegans. Vegetarian items are clearly marked! Yummm. I loved the rooftop vibe as we watched everyone drive around in their golfcarts. Oh, and please get the frozen coconut mojito - so creamy and all vegan! Highly recommend!
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truetschgue
Points +50
Vegan Chaya Tamales - Edit
Die vegane Chaya Tamales war echt sehr lecker und die Bedienung sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit
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NikkiStitch
Points +257
Great options for vegans! - Edit
They clearly mark vegetarian items on the menu and told us what could be made vegan. There is a vegan sandwich, and a vegan chaya tamale. Both great!
Read morePros: Vegan options,, friendly and helpful staff.
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Anndre
Points +960
Best vegan lunch in san Pedro - Edit
The Waiter clearly knew the meaning of “Vegan” and gave excellent recommendations.
Read moreThe bean burger was incredible. Tasty and delicious.
This is a “must “ stop in san Pedro.
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Jadediana
Points +2696
Definitely Stop here! - Edit
Went here in August of 2018 and oh my gosh! Amazing food. It was a pretty quiet night but so lovely! The food was hearty and flavorful. We did get our towels stolen from our golf cart so watch out for that. 😂 otherwise LOVED the large variety on the menu! I got the Juan’s Vegan classic (I think it was a special night) and it came with a side of fresh veg and beans that was so much better than fries! Made the meal feel so much healthier
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options , Great staff
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tuelltime78
Points +245
Lots of options, great atmosphere! - Edit
This place is by far my favourite place to eat in San Pedro! The owners are super nice. They took time to your visit with us when we were eating there. They have some of the best vegan and vegetarian food on the island! Lots of options! Fun atmosphere. Wait staff is super nice. Our first night they made my husband an off menu vegan burrito. I ordered the veggie sandwich with hummus. It was so good, I ate it before I could get a picture. The second time I ordered the black bean burger. It's HUGE! Great flavor! Affordable. Tuesdays they have 2 for 1 tamales with a vegan option that is very affordable!
Read morePros: Great staff and owners. Server Manny is the best!, Live music, great atmosphere, Good prices
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agninnam
Points +42
Awesome spot! - Edit
This place is tons of fun and the food is great. A little tricky to find but well worth it. Great service, too. Good live music happening when I went in to top off. Really cool spot
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options , Clearly labeled
Cons: Hard to find
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Ashleybee
Points +107
One of our favorites!!! - Edit
This place is the bomb and a must visit if you are in San Pedro. First...its a great space on an upper deck with some patio seating. It is open are and the decor is awesome. We were immediately greeted by a very friendly waiter😄We ordered the suggested coconut mojito which I would definitely suggest...super yummy! This is a very vegan/vegetarian restaurant. I would highly suggest the coconut bun sandwich or the veggie burger. Both were awesome. The owners were also there and were so nice to chat with about the local culture. We will definitely be back when we return to San Pedro! PS we tried to give this a five star review but as you know Happy Cow only allows this for 100% vegan vegetarian restaurants
Read morePros: Vegan/Vegetarian Friendly, Great atmosphere, Friendly staff
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Tyronda
Points +55
Amazing food! - Edit
Casual, fun restaurant with great vegan options - favourite on the island
Read morePros: Love the atmosphere and staff, Great vegan options , Juan’s vegan special rocks
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RachelFeiner
Points +905
Many vegan and veg options - Edit
Very veggie friendly compared to other places on the island.
Read moreBlack bean burger was great.
Service was very friendly.
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soycandice
Points +31
Great Food! - Edit
I really enjoyed the options I had at Iguana Juan's. There were vegan options on the regular menu, and there was also a weekly special menu that had a vegan option on it! The owner's wife is vegetarian, so he knows what's up. I highly recommend hitting this place up for good vegan or vegetarian options in San Pedro.
Read morePros: Delicious food
Cons: I found a couple of hairs in my food :(
iguana-juans
Candice, first - thanks for the nice review and we'd love to have you back on your next trip to San Pedro. Secondly - We are sorry if you found a hair in your food, if we would have known, we would have immediately removed your plate and would be happy to fixed you a full brand new meal.
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iguana-juans
Points +46
Tons of Vegetarian and Vegan Choices - Edit
We opened Iguana Juan's due to the lack of vegetarian and vegan options available in San Pedro. Choices in San Pedro vary from "little to none" in way of vegetarian, with even creative salads at a scarcity, so we opened to offer unique and healthy choices ranging from our "vegan Sandwich" made on a house-made all vegan bun, topped with house-made Hummus, fresh avocado slices and roasted butternut squash, topped with lettuce, tomato and onion.
Read moreWe have a full range of salads, from Kale with figs, walnuts, roasted butternut squash, feta cheese to our island vibe salad, which features fresh seasonal fruit, plantain chips, cous-cous and our grilled pineapple-jalapeno salsa.
vegetarian / vegan sides include: Corn & black bean salsa, cous-cous salad, belizean black beans, potato hash or a side salad
We also have vegetarian chili served with homemade tortilla chips (and try some our our Juan''s famous pico with those chips for an awesome snack!)
We also have our signature cinnamon french-toasted sandwiches like our ABC (Apple, Bacon, Cheddar), a classic BLT, or grilled tomato, bacon and cheese (and we're happy to substitute fresh avocado instead of bacon, to make any of these vegetarian.
Speaking of Avocados: How about some fresh, made to order Guacamole? Want something a little extra with that Gauc & Chips? We have house-made Belizean Cheese Dip and Belizean Black Bean Dip (and our Hummus) as well, so order individually, or select any three for a "Dip Sampler"
We also bake our own bread in house and feature a nice classic Italian Bruschetta appetizer.
Need even more authentic Central American food? How about one of our Tamales, served with a side of black beans, topped with our famous sauce and char-grilled tomatoes. We have both Meat versions like Chicken or Pork and a vegan choice featuring Chaya (similar to Spinach).
More Vegetarian/Vegan Options:
We also have huge quesadillas and a daily lunch taco special like Black Bean & Butternut Squash with grilled onions and avocado cream sauce or beer-braised cauliflower with pickled cabbage and avocado cream sauce among others that change daily.
Iguana Juan's also features nightly specials with at least one choice being vegan/vegetarian each day.
It's easy to come to Juan's everyday for a full week, eat some great vegetarian food, enjoy some authentic Central American cuisine and never eat the same meal twice!
Updated from previous review on 2018-05-21
Pros: Most vegetarian options in San Pedro, Great Burgers & more for non-vegetarians, Vegetarian/Vegan Daily Specials everyday
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melaniejean26
Points +6
I cannot recommend this place enough! - Edit
After over an hour of searching for somewhere I could eat that at dairy and gluten free food, I stumbled into Iguana Juan's and I'm so glad I did. I had a chicken tamale which was the best tamale I've ever had. The service was top notch. The server was attentive, caring, accommodating, and friendly. I was going to eat there again, but they're closed on Mondays and that was my last day in town. I highly recommend eating here.
Read morePros: Service, Accommodating, Delicious
iguana-juans
Thanks Melanie. We're so glad that you enjoyed our place and our tamales. Nice to meet you and we hope to see you again the next time you are in San Pedro, and we hope you enjoyed the rest of your travels in Belize.
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