HOLBOX IS PARADISE BUT IS ITS FAMOUS LOBSTER PIZZA WORTH tHE MONEY?
The Cost -$28 per person
The Atmosphere – Roots has a casual, outdoor dining area with a kind of bohemian/Jamaican/beach feel to it as well as a stage area for live music. Important to know that you might be sitting on a not-so-comfortable tree stump stool (avoid if possible).
When most people fly into the Cancun airport, they usually head to one of the resorts in Cancun, Playa del Carmen or Tulum. However, just two hours to the northwest of Cancun lies Holbox, a small island with beautiful beaches and a more peaceful, less Spring-Break vibe. The island has become known for its most famous dish, lobster pizza, which I went out to Roots to try.
The Order - Mango Mezcarita, Lobster Pizza and a Pizza Poblano.
The Great - Unfortunately, nothing from the food options rose to the level of great but the live music was excellent! Singer Julio Isa displayed his talents and sang a beautiful rendition of Your Song, which was the highlight of the dining experience.
The Good - The Pizza Poblano was my favorite pizza of the evening. Consisting of a base of molé and topped with chicken and onions, this was a unique pizza with a great flavor. The Lobster Pizza, a margarita pizza topped with fresh local lobster cooked in wine wine, was good but it didn’t live up to the hype and at a price point 3x that of the other pizzas ($30), I was disappointed.
The Not So Good - The Mango Mezcarita was not a great choice. The mango tasted artificial and the cocktail itself certainly didn’t taste like it was made with quality ingredients mixed in the right proportions. The other not so good thing was the service. The bustling restaurant was definitely understaffed and getting the attention of a server was quite difficult.
The Verdict - Roots can be an enjoyable experience dining outdoors with live music. If you want to order the famous lobster pizza for the experience and to say that you had it, go for it - just know that it’s not the best pizza on their menu. For molé fans, go with the Pizza Poblano for a much better value.
Roots
Calle Porfirio Díaz S/N Entre Palomino y, C. Carito, Isla, 77310 Holbox, Q.R., Mexico