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In 1991 Billy and Akaisha Kaderli retired at the age of 38. Now, into their 4th decade of this financially independent lifestyle, they invite you to take advantage of their wisdom and experience.

Amaite Hotel Restaurant Bar

Isla Holbox

Yucatan, Mexico

Billy and Akaisha Kaderli

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Being an international tourist destination, it makes sense that Isla Holbox would have high quality food offered in their restaurants.

Our first meal here at Amaite Restaurant was remarkably good and we decided right then to come back again.

We ate several times at this location, and each time was notable.

Take a look below.

Menu at Amaite

Located right on the beach and a stone's throw from our hotel, this was a beautiful location to hang out or have a meal.

The view at Amaite

With a sea view and this lovely little wharf, one could people watch while having a meal or catching up on the news.

They had gourmet coffee drinks, smoothies, umbrella drinks, beer and happy hour.

A listing of entree choices

Here's a sample of meals that are offered, and if you look closely, you'll see some attractive ingredients.

Blackberry sauce for the duck, yellow curry emulsion for the sea scallops, hibiscus reduction in Xcatik chili for the catch of the day... it certainly piqued our interest!

A heartier menu

If items from the grill is your preference, here you can have various beef cuts, chicken, salmon, tuna or lobster.

Fish filet in Yerba Santa

This fresh Grouper was wrapped in Yerba Santa, placed on a bed of potato puree with fried chips of plantain and radish.

A beautiful display and delicious flavors.

The sign for Amaite Hotel, Bar, Restaurant

We didn't get inside to visit the hotel, but we enjoyed the meals, the drinks, the view and the live minstrels who came to play.

Picana with grilled vegetables

This was a 400gram Picana cut of beef (sirloin tip) that we shared. It came with these roasted vegetables inside a circle of grilled red onion.

A splash of sea salt is on the plate.

The meat was tender, and the extra side potato with freshly made Mexican sour cream was delicious.

Scallops with truffle sauce

This sea scallop dish was simply amazing!

I could easily have scarfed it down but I physically made myself take my time, savoring every bite.

The combination of the truffle sauce with the xcatic chili was mind-blowing.

The scallops were perfectly tender and juicy.

Pasta Bolognese

This simple dish with fresh grated Parmesan cheese and tomato was very satisfying.

The tomato sauce was made by hand.

Separate private seating area

This restaurant offers seats in various locations, and if you have a small party who wants to drink or chat together, then this would be the section in which to meet!

With a Buddha head in the background and soft lighting through rattan lamps, it's a beautifully sophisticated spot!

Our bill with tip included

This is our bill for two for the Picana steak, another side potato with Mexican style sour cream and a couple of beers.

At 959Pesos, it's about $48USD.

Would we return?

Absolutely!

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Amaite Beach Hotel

On the beach, Isla Holbox, Quintana Roo, Yucatan, Mexico

Website:  https://www.amaitehotelholbox.com/

Tele: (998) 189 4816 or (52) 984 875 2217

Email: reserve@amaitehotelholbox.com

Open daily, breakfast, lunch and dinner

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