Eat · Coxen Hole town
Coxen Hole comedores (local lunch counters)
The cheapest sit-down lunch on the island: a plato del día of rice, beans, plantain and chicken or fish at a comedor; go 11:30–13:30 on a weekday with small notes.
- The cheapest lunch on the island
- Cash only
- Weekdays before 14:00
- Order: Plato del día
- Table seating
- Walk-in window: 11:30–13:30
- Queue risk: 13:30–15:00
- Menu with prices on Voykit
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Map & directions
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Plan
Open now, when you can walk in, what to order
Go now?
Open?
Usually 11:00–15:00Usually 11:00 AM–3:00 PM
Typical hours: check on the day.
Busy this hour
Estimate by hour below
Easiest walk-in
11:30–13:30
Reservations
Walk-in, no reservation
Paying
Cash only
Per person
HNL 3–82026 estimate · check
Walk-in windows
Tip
Format
A walk-in lunch is only planned as primary when your arrival lands outside the “impossible” window.
Your first order
- Plato del díaplato del díaRice, beans, plantain, meat or fish.HNL 3–6
Menus and prices change; the board on the day wins.
Not checked in the last 12 months (no check date on file).
On the ground
How to order, tip and pay, allergies, and booking
How to order
- Say 'para comer aquí' to eat in or 'para llevar' to take away.
- Go between 11:30 and 13:30 before food sells out.
Tipping
Service is usually on the bill already; unlike in the US, don't add 15–20% on top.
Allergies and diets
- AskVegetarian · Rice, beans, plantain and salad; ask about pork fat. · say: “Soy vegetariano. Sin carne ni pollo, por favor.”
- AskVegan · Rice, beans and plantain; ask for no cheese or cream.
- AskHalal · Pork is common; ask about ingredients.
- AskGluten-free · Rice, beans and grilled fish or chicken.
- AskNut allergy · Coconut is common; ask about other nuts. · say: “Tengo alergia a ___. ¿Lleva ___?”
Paying
Cash only
- Pay after you eat or at the counter; keep small notes.
- Ask the price of the plate and drink before you order.
- Cash: lempira or small US dollar notes; change may be in lempira.
Booking
- Booking
- Walk-in, no reservation
- Reservations
- Not taken
- Note
- Walk-in.
Not checked in the last 12 months (no check date on file).
Map and nearby
Where this place is, how to get there, and what is around it
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How to order here, in full
How to order here
The order of play at the counter or table, what to say, how much to order and how to pay.
- 1Say 'para comer aquí' to eat in or 'para llevar' to take away.
- 2Go between 11:30 and 13:30 before food sells out.Go between 11:30 AM and 1:30 PM before food sells out.
No shared language? Tap dishes in the order builder below and show the waiter the full-screen list in the local script. For a printed menu, translate a photo of it.
What to say
| In English | Say or show | Sounds like |
|---|---|---|
| Good morning | Buenos días | BWEH-nohs DEE-ahs |
| The bill, please | La cuenta, por favor | lah KWEN-tah por fah-VOR |
| I need help | Necesito ayuda | neh-seh-SEE-toh ah-YOO-dah |
| Thank you | Gracias | GRAH-see-ahs |
Portions and sharing
- Ask 'qué hay hoy?' (what is there today) and choose one plate.
Extras, condiments and what costs extra
- Drinks: Bottled drinks and juice add US$1–3 — Ask before ordering.
Paying and tipping
Service is usually on the bill already; unlike in the US, don't add 15–20% on top.
- Pay after you eat or at the counter; keep small notes.
- Ask the price of the plate and drink before you order.
- Cash: lempira or small US dollar notes; change may be in lempira.
- Tipping: Restaurants: about 10% if service is not on the bill (check). Dive crews: US$5–10 per diver per boat day. Taxi drivers: round up.
- Check the bill for a 10% service charge and for tax before you tip (check).
- Carry small US dollar notes: change is often in lempira.
At the table
- Eat at busy places with fast turnover, and drink sealed or filtered water.
- Ask the price of fish, lobster and conch before you order: they are priced by weight or by the plate.
Price and paying
- Typical spend
- US$3–8 per person (2026 estimate)
Paying, diet and allergies
Paying
Lempira or small US dollar notes.
Rare.
Accepted; change often in lempira.
Diet and allergies
Yes means there is something for you; ask means possible with care; no means go elsewhere.
- Vegetarianask
Rice, beans, plantain and salad; ask about pork fat.
Show: Soy vegetariano. Sin carne ni pollo, por favor.
- Veganask
Rice, beans and plantain; ask for no cheese or cream.
- Halalask
Pork is common; ask about ingredients.
- Gluten-freeask
Rice, beans and grilled fish or chicken.
- Nut allergyask
Coconut is common; ask about other nuts.
Show: Tengo alergia a ___. ¿Lleva ___?
What is in the dishes
- Plato del díaplato del díafish
- Grilled fish platepescado a la planchafish
Read from the menu names and notes; recipes vary and cross-contact is not tested. Check with the kitchen.
Who it suits, booking and the kitchen
Who it suits, booking, closures
- How to book
- Walk in.
- How far ahead
- Not needed
- No-show / cancel fee
- Not applicable
- Dress code
- Casual; cover up beachwear in town.
| When | Status | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday | check before you go | Many comedores close or run short hours. |
| Public holidays | check before you go | Closed or short hours. |
| Afternoon | check before you go | Some close by 15:00 once food is sold out.Some close by 3:00 PM once food is sold out. |
Show the kitchen
Tap a need to get a large screen you can hold up to staff. The wording is the guide’s; a helper who reads the language should confirm it if your allergy is serious.
Hour by hour, with queue times
Quietest listed hour: 16:00 (quiet).
- 11:00lightlittle or no wait
- 12:00heavyexpect a lineLunch rush
- 13:00heavyexpect a lineSome dishes sell out
- 14:00busya short wait is possible
- 15:00lightlittle or no wait
- 16:00quietlittle or no wait
Desk estimate of a weekday; ship days add one level. Not live data. No line length is on file, so waits are in words.
Comfort, facts and cons
Hygiene and comfort
- Seating
- Chairs at tables
- Kids
- kids' menu: no · stroller: caution · Simple plates suit children; rooms are small
- Access
- step-free: partial · Small rooms; some have steps at the door
Hygiene
- Choose a busy comedor with fast turnover.
- Ask for bottled water; skip ice unless it is from a sealed bag.
- Wipe your hands before eating.
Facts
- Reservations
- Not taken — Walk-in.
- Capabilities
- food
- Getting there
- Coxen Hole town centre · ~5 min walk
Cons
- Hours are not published and food can sell out.
- Cash only; small notes.
- Not for walking around after dark.
Dish glossary
| On the menu | What it is | Order it how |
|---|---|---|
| Plato del día | Plate of the day. | Ask what it includes and the price. |
| Pollo frito / a la plancha | Fried or grilled chicken. | Say which you want. |
| Tajadas | Fried plantain slices. | Say 'con tajadas'. |
| Jugo natural | Fresh fruit juice. | Ask for 'sin hielo' if unsure. |
Price check
- locals pay
- A plato del día is about US$3–6 for everyone.
- tourist price
- Some counters quote higher prices to visitors: ask the price before you sit.
- rule
- Ask the price of the plate and drink before you order.
| Extra on the table | Typical charge | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| Drinks | Bottled drinks and juice add US$1–3 | Ask before ordering. |
Deep dive
Questions, alternatives, and where our facts come from
Questions and answers
Questions and answers
Are there English menus?
Rarely. Ask what is on offer or point to the plate.
Checked 2026-09-28 · Voykit desk
What is a comedor?
A small local restaurant serving a set plate of rice, beans, plantain and meat or fish.
How much does lunch cost?
About US$3–8 (2026 estimate).
Do I need cash?
Yes. Small notes in lempira or US dollars.
Is it safe to eat here?
Choose a busy comedor and cooked food; drink bottled water.
When should I go?
11:30–13:30 on weekdays before dishes sell out.11:30 AM–1:30 PM on weekdays before dishes sell out.
If it is closed or full
Nearby alternatives
If it is closed or the line is too long
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Sources
- secondaryWikivoyage — Roatán
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Source: Best time
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