A Taco Experience

WELCOME TO CASA DE MAIZ

At Casa de Maíz at Umaya, the spirit of Mexican street food and Mayan tradition come alive. Reimagined by Chef Rahim, our menu celebrates the humble taco. Whether you’re stopping by for a casual lunch or settling in for an evening of tacos and good company, Casa de Maíz offers uninterrupted lagoon views to savor every bite. Gather your friends or come solo and join us for a taco experience.

CUISINE

Casa de Maiz invites you to explore tacos inspired by bustling mercados and late-night street corners. And every meal is served with a view just as impressive as the food. We’ve wrapped bold fillings in handmade tortillas to create crave-worthy flavors. For those seeking more than the simplicity of the perfect taco, our curated menu caters to every appetite. Choose from regional favorites like our savory mole or casual options like the aguachile. Buen provecho.

MENU

BREAKFAST

Breakfast Menu

Laguna Omelette

US 10 | BZ 20

Sauteed okra, tomatoes, caramelized onions, and creamy mozzarella folded into two farm-fresh eggs. Served with artisanal sourdough toast and a touch of house-made jelly.

Creole Bun Breakfast Sandwich

US 12 | BZ 24

Freshly baked Belizean Creole bun layered with ham, poached eggs, sliced tomatoes, fresh arugula, and creamy guacamole. Finished with a drizzle of hollandaise sauce.

Scrambled Eggs with Chaya

US 10 | BZ 20

Two scrambled farm eggs with a side of chaya, sautéed onions, and tomatoes. Served with refried beans, sliced bacon, and our signature house-made habanero pepper sauce. Choose from a side of handmade corn tortillas or fried jacks.

Huevos Rancheros Tostadas

US 9 | BZ 18

Yellow corn tortillas layered with guacamole, sunny-side-up eggs, crumbled queso fresco, and house-made ranchero sauce, with local fresh cream on the side.

Belizean Breakfast

US 11 | BZ 22

Coconut oil refried beans, two eggs your way, pork sausage, fresh cream, pickled onion and peppers, served with a side of light, golden fried jacks.

Continental Breakfast

US 12 | BZ 24

Belizean meat pie, freshly baked goods, and local plain yogurt drizzled with organic honey, served with house-made granola.

Belizean Banana Bread

US 11 | BZ 22

Banana bread soaked in a milk batter infused with cinnamon and anise, grilled until caramelized, and finished with a pineapple glaze and sea-salted bacon.

Tía Rosa Enchiladas

US 9 | BZ 18

Eggs scrambled with longaniza sausage, rolled in corn tortillas, topped with ranchero sauce, shaved egg, crumbled queso fresco, and fresh pico de gallo.

Sides

Toast

US 2 | BZ 4

Eggs

US 2 | BZ 4

Fried Jacks

US 2 | BZ 4

Pork Sausage

US 3 | BZ 6

Bacon

US 3 | BZ 6

All prices are subject to 12.5% GST and 10% Resort Fee. Room Service available at a fee of $5 USD plus tax.

LUNCH & DINNER

Antojitos de Maíz

Maize Specialties

Tacos

Choose your protein. (2 oz)

Ribeye

US 7 | BZ 14

Arrachera

US 6 | BZ 12

Pork Belly

US 6 | BZ 12

Chicken

US 5 | BZ 10

Tortilla Options: Black Corn | Yellow Corn | White Corn

Tostadas

Served on a fried corn tortilla. (2 oz)

Octopus

US 8 | BZ 16

Salt Cured Fish

US 7 | BZ 14

Crispy Calamari

US 8 | BZ 16

All tacos and tostadas are served with lime wedges, chili sauce, tomatillo guacamole, green onion chimichurri, cilantro sprouts tossed in sesame oil, and house-made habanero salsa.

All prices are subject to 12.5% GST and 10% Resort Fee. Room Service available at a fee of $5 USD plus tax.

Platos Fuertes

Plated Dishes

Pollo Frito en Mole

US 13 | BZ 26

Crispy chicken served in our homemade traditional mole, a savory chili-chocolate sauce. With roasted plantain, fresh cilantro sprouts, and handmade corn tortillas.

Lamb Shank a la Barbacoa

US 20 | BZ 40

Mexican-style braised lamb shank in rich adobo gravy, served with fresh avocado, onion, and cilantro sprouts. Accompanied by handmade corn tortillas.

Stuffed Enchiladas Potosinas

US 14 | BZ 28

Crispy chicharrón (deep-fried pork), folded in yellow corn dough, deep-fried, and served with our house-made salsa roja and creamy squash sauce.

Pepián Rojo

US 13 | BZ 26

Wood-oven roasted chicken served over Mexican rice with braised chaya and cherry tomatoes. With a red pepián sauce made of toasted pumpkin seeds and sesame seeds.

Chimichurri Octopus

US 20 | BZ 40

Grilled octopus with charred green onions over a smooth squash cream, finished with guajillo chili oil and toasted black corn tortillas.

Aguachile Rojo

US 13 | BZ 26

Shrimp marinated in lime and garlic, served over red sauce made from guajillo peppers, topped with cilantro sprouts. Accompanied by sea-salted fried corn tortillas.

Birria de Chivo

US 20 | BZ 40

Slow-braised goat simmered in a traditional Jalisco-style chile adobo, folded into a warm corn tortilla, and finished on the plancha. These goat stew tacos are served with rich birria consommé for dipping.

Plantas y Maíz

Vegetarian

Sikil Pak

US 8 | BZ 16

A traditional Mayan pepita dip made of roasted pumpkin seeds and other local seeds, spread over a handmade corn tortilla. Served individually.

Roasted Beet Slices

US 8 | BZ 16

Thinly sliced beets roasted in cloves and herbs in a handmade corn tortilla. Served individually.

All prices are subject to 12.5% GST and 10% Resort Fee. Room Service available at a fee of $5 USD plus tax.

Kids Menu

Kids Burger

US 10 | BZ 20

Grilled beef patty on a house-baked bun with lettuce, tomato, grilled onions, and melted cheddar. Served with hand-cut fries.

Chicken Nuggets

US 10 | BZ 20

Breaded chicken strips are deep-fried until crisp. Served with seasoned fries.

Pasta al Burro

US 8 | BZ 16

Linguine tossed in butter and herbs. Finished with parmesan cheese and served with garlic bread.

Mac & Cheese

US 8 | BZ 16

Elbow pasta tossed in creamy homemade cheese sauce.

Chimichurri Octopus

US 20 | BZ 40

Grilled octopus with charred green onions over a smooth squash cream, finished with guajillo chili oil and toasted black corn tortillas.

Cheesy Fries

US 6 | BZ 12

Crispy golden fries smothered in melted cheese, finished with a light sprinkle of seasoning.

All prices are subject to 12.5% GST and 10% Resort Fee. Room Service available at a fee of $5 USD plus tax.

Dessert Menu

Tamal Dulce

US 9 | BZ 18

Chocolate tamal made with corn masa, steamed and filled with cream cheese, served over vanilla bean sauce, with vanilla ice cream, garnished with a purple corn crumble.

Tres Leches de Elote

US 8 | BZ 16

Sweet corn cake soaked in a three-milk syrup spiced with star anise, clove, cinnamon and nutmeg. Filled with coconut pastry cream, shredded coconut and topped with lightly torched Swiss meringue.

Churros

US 12 | BZ 24

Homemade churros dusted with cinnamon sugar. Choose your dipping sauce: classic vanilla, chocolate, or traditional cajeta (caramel sauce).

Candied Papaya

US 10 | BZ 20

Gently simmered papaya infused with star anise, clove, cinnamon, chamomile tea, and ginger, served over honeyed yogurt–cream cheese mousse with soursop-coconut ice cream and vanilla crumble.

Chocolate & Orange Crepe Cake

US 8 | BZ 16

Layered crepe cake with dark chocolate ganache and orange cream, finished with caramelized orange, baked meringue, and vanilla crumble.

All prices are subject to 12.5% GST and 10% Resort Fee. Room Service available at a fee of $5 USD plus tax.

WINE

Wine Menu

Red Wine

  Glass/Bottle
Lapostelle Cabernet Sauvignon, Chile US $10/$38
Secreto De VIU Manent Pinot Noir, Chile US $15/$60
Orelle Merlot, France US $10/$40
Finca Las Moras Malbec, Argentina US $10/$38
Concrete Cabernet Sauvignon, California US $15/$60
Maison Les Alexandrins Crozes-Hermitage Syrah, FranceBy Bottle OnlyUS $54
Último Nativo Malbec, ArgentinaBy Bottle OnlyUS $79

White & Rosé

  Glass/Bottle
Mont'albano Organic Pinot Grigio, Italy US $10/$38
Rippey Sauvignon Blanc, California US $15/$60
Cavalier de la Méditerranée Chardonnay Pays, France US $14/$55
Villa Antinori Bianco, ItalyBy Bottle OnlyUS $43
Rippey Roussanne-Marsanne, CaliforniaBy Bottle OnlyUS $50
Amplus Chardonnay, ChileBy Bottle OnlyUS $56

Champagne & Sparkling Wine

  By Bottle
Sentio DOC Prosecco, Italy US $48
Moët & Chandon Impérial Brut, France US $130
Veuve Clicquot Brut Yellow Label, France US $138

Reserved Red Wine

  By Bottle
Buena Vista Zinfandel, California US $55
Cambria Pinot Noir, California US $74
Rutherford Hill Winery Cabernet Sauvignon, California US $84

Reserved White Wine

  By Bottle
CK Mondavi Family Select Chardonnay, California US $43
Ferrari-Carano Sauvignon Blanc, California US $50

All wine prices are in USD. Tax inclusive and subject to resort fee.

DRINKS

Drinks

Coffee

Espresso Shot

US 6 | BZ 12

Espresso Double Shot

US 9 | BZ 18

Americano

US 6 | BZ 12

Cappuccino

US 7 | BZ 14

Latte

US 7 | BZ 14

Mochaccino

US 6 | BZ 12

Macchiato

US 6 | BZ 12

French Vanilla

US 5 | BZ 10

Choco Milk

US 4 | BZ 8

Hot Chocolate

US 4 | BZ 8

Hot/Iced Tea

US 3 | BZ 6

Iced Coffee

US 3 | BZ 6

Regular/Decaf Coffee

US 3 | BZ 6

Glass Milk

US 6 | BZ 12

Fresh Fruit Juices

Watermelon

US 3 | BZ 6

Pineapple

US 3 | BZ 6

Orange

US 3 | BZ 6

Lime

US 3 | BZ 6

Sorrel

US 4 | BZ 8

Cranberry

US 4 | BZ 8

Fruit Punch

US 4 | BZ 8

Shirley Temple

US 4 | BZ 8

Smoothie

US 4 | BZ 8

Coconut Water

US 5 | BZ 10

All prices are subject to 12.5% GST and 10% Resort Fee. Room Service available at a fee of $5 USD plus tax.

Smoothies

Plantain Pine

US 10 | BZ 20

Caramelized plantain, pineapple, pineapple juice, coconut cream, and nutmeg.

Minted Pineapple

US 8 | BZ 16

Pineapple, pineapple juice, lime juice, honey, and mint leaves.

Papaya Brûlée

US 9 | BZ 18

Grilled papaya, toasted papaya seeds, oat milk, honey, evaporated milk, lime zest, and spices.

Coconut Cloud

US 9 | BZ 18

Banana, coconut water, coconut cream, cinnamon, and nutmeg.

Spiced Banana

US 8 | BZ 16

Banana, cardamom powder, oat milk, cream, honey, and cashew brittle.

Pumpkin Cream

US 9 | BZ 18

Pumpkin, banana, and coconut cream.

Signature Cocktails

Laguna Sunset

US 14 | BZ 28

Disaronno, raspberry vodka, house infused roasted spiced pineapple syrup, lime juice, and mint, shaken and strained over ice. Garnished with caramelized cinnamon stick.

Laughing Bird

US 13 | BZ 26

Raspberry vodka, mango, and lime juice is blended and layered with freshly pureed dragon fruit. Garnished with lime.

Cucumber Veritas

US 10 | BZ 20

Bombay gin, lime juice, mint leaves, and blended cucumber shaken and strained over ice. Topped with soda water. Garnished with cucumber.

Mai Legacy

US 10 | BZ 20

Bombay gin, house infused roasted pineapple syrup, lime juice, turmeric powder, and passionfruit shaken and poured over ice.

Salida del Sol

US 13 | BZ 26

House-made pineapple infused rum, lime juice, basil and pineapple syrup, and pineapple juice shaken and strained over ice and topped with Bacardi rum and sorrel juice. Garnished with torched pineapple.

Ix Chel

US 12 | BZ 24

Tito's vodka, sparkling wine, passion fruit puree, lime juice, and simple syrup shaken and strained. Garnished with a caramelized passion fruit.

Espresso Rumtini

US 12 | BZ 24

Kahlúa, house infused cinnamon and anise rum, cinnamon syrup, espresso, and grated chocolate shaken with ice. Garnished with chocolate.

The Alchemist

US 12 | BZ 24

Copalli white rum, simple syrup, orange juice, and lime juice shaken and poured over ice. Garnished with pepitos on an orange twist.

United and Strong

US 11 | BZ 22

Vodka, lime juice, simple syrup, house made pineapple tepache, shaken and strained over ice with smoked cinnamon. 2024 Winner of Battle of the Bartenders.

El Dueño

US 13 | BZ 26

Maker's Mark bourbon, house made cinnamon syrup, bitters, and cinnamon stick stirred, smoked, and strained over ice.

Laguna Rum Punch

US 8 | BZ 16

Craboo infused rum, sorrel juice, orange juice, and simple syrup.

Roasted Pineapple Cinnamon Colada

US 9 | BZ 18

Cinnamon-anise infused rum, roasted pineapple infused rum, coconut cream and fresh pineapple.

Laguna Picante

US 14 | BZ 28

White mezcal shaken with mango purée, passion fruit, fresh lime juice, and a house-made chile de árbol & allspice syrup, delivering a bold balance of tropical sweetness and smoky heat.

Grey Goose Cocada

US 13 | BZ 26

Grey Goose vodka blended with coconut milk, coconut cream, fresh lime juice, and a house-made baileys & pineapple syrup, finished with a hint of cinnamon for a rich, tropical indulgence.

Coco Quemado

US 13 | BZ 26

Patrón Silver tequila blended with coconut cream and fresh lime juice, finished with toasted coconut flakes and caramelized sugar for a smooth, smoky-sweet tropical finish.

Luna Llena

US 9 | BZ 18

House-made craboo-infused rum shaken with roasted pineapple, clove, anise, and allspice syrup, coconut cream, fresh lime juice, and egg white, finished with caramelized sugar and a dusting of cinnamon for a silky, spiced finish.

The Gentlemen

US 8 | BZ 16

Tiburon Gold Rum stirred with Domaine de Canton, sweet vermouth, and a dash of Angostura bitters, finished with expressed orange zest for a smooth, aromatic, and refined finish.

Cinnamon Spiced Fusion

US 8 | BZ 16

Cinnamon-anise infused rum, orange juice, and lemongrass syrup.

All prices are subject to 12.5% GST and 10% Resort Fee. Room Service available at a fee of $5 USD plus tax.

The Classics

Old Fashioned

US 12.50 | BZ 25

Sugar and bitters are muddled and combined with bourbon or rye.

Negroni

US 11 | BZ 22

Italian bitters, Campari, and vermouth gently stirred with gin.

Classic Mojito

US 10 | BZ 20

Fresh mint leaves are muddled with rum and cane sugar, built and topped off with club soda and a dash of bitters.

Classic Margarita

US 10 | BZ 20

Tequila is shaken with fresh lime juice and orange liqueur served on the rocks with a salted rim.

Martini

US 14 | BZ 28

Vodka, dry vermouth, orange bitters stirred and strained into a chilled glass.

Beer

Belikin Beer

US 4 | BZ 8

Belikin Stout

US 4 | BZ 8

Lighthouse

US 4 | BZ 8

Landshark

US 4 | BZ 8

Guinness

US 5 | BZ 10

All prices include 12.5% GST and are subject to a 10% resort fee.

Sodas

Soda Water

US 3 | BZ 6

Sprite

US 3 | BZ 6

Red Fanta

US 3 | BZ 6

Orange Fanta

US 3 | BZ 6

Coke

US 3 | BZ 6

Coke Zero

US 3 | BZ 6

Ginger Ale

US 3 | BZ 6

Bottled Water

US 3 | BZ 6

All prices include 12.5% GST and 10% Resort Fee.

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RESTAURANT INFORMATION

Opening Hours

7:00am to 9:00pm

Dining Times

  • Breakfast

7:00am to 10:00am

  • Lunch

12:00pm to 3:00pm

  • Dinner

5:30pm

7:00pm

8:30pm

Reservations encouraged

Call +501-613-9860

Bar area at Casa de Maiz restaurant, Umaya Resort, Placencia, Belize
Food served in bowls on a table at Casa de Maiz, Umaya Resort, Placencia, Belize
Table and chair setup at Casa de Maiz, Umaya Resort, Placencia, Belize
Three tacos with various sauces at Casa de Maiz, Umaya Resort, Placencia, Belize
Lagoon view from Casa de Maiz, Umaya Resort, Placencia, Belize