A simple food map to help you eat better (and avoid bad choices)
West End is one of the most popular areas in Roatán, Honduras, and for good reason: it’s walkable, lively, and packed with restaurants. But with so many options in such a small area, choosing where to eat can quickly become confusing : especially when prices, quality and reviews don’t always align.
This article is not a complete food guide. It’s a practical blog post built around an interactive food map, designed to give you a clearer, more realistic overview of where it actually makes sense to eat in West End.
If you’re planning a longer stay or want more local insights, you can also check my Honduras page, which links to all my other articles about Roatán and the country in general.
How to use the West End food map
The map combines two simple indicators to reflect how food really works in West End.
Value level (map filters)
Each restaurant is classified based on overall value, not hype or online ratings:
- Low value → food that doesn’t really justify the price or reputation
- Medium value → decent options that depend on timing or context
- High value → consistent places that deliver what they promise
This helps you understand whether a place is actually worth choosing : regardless of how popular it looks online.
Price indication (icon color)
Each restaurant icon also gives a rough idea of price:
- 🟢 Green → cheap
- 🟡 Yellow → reasonable
- 🔴 Red → expensive
A restaurant can be expensive and still worth it, or cheap and disappointing.
That’s very common in West End — and exactly why price alone isn’t enough.
Why this approach works in West End, Roatán
In West End :
- cheap doesn’t always mean good
- touristy doesn’t always mean bad
- expensive doesn’t automatically mean a rip-off
Two restaurants next to each other can offer similar food with very different value.
This map is simply here to help you avoid bad guesses and make more informed choices.
A couple of local favorites
Some places stand out because they’re consistent and reliable over time.
- Sandy Buns : a bakery and food spot known for quality, consistency, and great value
👉 Check Sandy Buns here - Drunken Sailor : good food, relaxed atmosphere, and an easy, no-surprise option
👉 See Drunken Sailor here
These are the kinds of places people who live or stay longer in West End naturally come back to.
✨ Conseils de Shiny Expatrie Frenchie ✨
This map is meant as a starting point, not the final word.
I’m currently working on a much more detailed West End food guide, with:
- in-depth menu analysis
- real price ranges
- best value picks
- practical advice for workers, expats and long stays
And if you combine this food map with my article Comment éviter la foule des navires de croisière à Roatán (même lors des journées avec 6 bateaux), you’ll already be in a very good position to enjoy West End at the right places, at the right time.
BISOUS
