Grocery Stores in Roatan: Supermarket, Fresh Food, & Delivery

So you’re living on the vibrant island of Roatan, Honduras – hey me too! Now that you’ve settled in to island life, you are ready to be more independent and start cooking your meals at home.

As an avid cook, finding fresh vegetables and fruits was one of my first missions when I moved to the island, and it was harder than I expected.

Roatan does not have much agriculture of its own, so most things have to be shipped to the island from the mainland or abroad. That makes finding locally grown, organic produce difficult.

Lucky for you , I have spent my time living on the island finding the best ways to shop for groceries in Roatan, and I’m going to share my secrets with you. So let’s get cooking!

I put together this Google map of the grocery stores in Roatan. Click to add it to your phone for later!

Eldon’s is the biggest grocery chain on the island. Their supply network allows them to offer better produce, and be more consistent than other stores in Roatan.

I do a lot of international cooking so I look for imported ingredients. Additionally my mum has a gluten allergy. Eldon’s has the best selection of international food and specialty products like:

• Chickpea (Garbanzo bean) flour, Almond flour, and other gluten free flours
• Asian sauces (rice vinegar, sesame seed oil, mirin)
• A deli with cheeses and cured meats
• Wider selection of fruits and vegetables.
• Vegan and vegetarian substitutes

Location: There are a few Eldon’s in Roatan, but the best one is in French Harbour.
Eldon’s French Harbour
Eldon’s Coxen Hole
Eldon’s Coxen Hole Port

Ramirez

Locations: Sandy Bay Ramirez, Ramirez Coxen Hole

Ramirez is not my favourite grocery store in Roatan, but it’s the one I visit the most because it’s easier to access from the West End than Eldon’s. They have other locations on the island as well, but the one in Sandy Bay is the only one I go to.

The Ramirez in Sandy Bay is where I go when I need something immediately, and I can’t find it in the West End or on Sompopo.

Ramirez and Eldon’s are both supermarkets that sell everything from food to cleaning & home supplies.

Specialty & Health Food Markets

Farm Foods also delivers through WhatsApp, filling in the gaps with what you can’t usually get from Sompopo!

Eldon’s Green Market

Location: French Harbour | Hours: Mon-Sat 9:00am-7:00pm

Next to the Eldon’s Supermarket in French Harbour you will find Eldon’s Green. This was brand new when I was living on the island in 2024.

It’s a full health-food supermarket. You can find all the stuff the other stores are lacking like gluten-free goods, protein powders, supplements, and all kinds of international goods.

If I am making Asian food or sushi or something, this is where I come to stock up!

Farmer’s Markets, Fresh Fish, & Local Producers

Roatan Farmer’s Market

Location: Politilly Bight | Hours: Saturdays: 10:00am-2:00pm

Pair your grocery shopping with an adventure to Roatan’s East End with a trip to the Roatan Farmer’s Market.

Operating on Saturday mornings, the Roatan Farmer’s market is run by Honduran-Canadian couple Manderson & Lisa with goods made on the island or grown on their small patch of land in Politilly Bight.

Manderson also operates a small fishing boat and sells his fresh catch!

But my favourite part of the Roatan Farmer’s Market is a fresh fish taco with mango salsa while looking out over the water.

At the Roatan Farmer’s Market you can buy:

• fresh fish
• fresh seasonal fruit
• bread & home baked goods
• Honduran Coffee
• Locally made products like coconut oil, salsa, bug spray, and juices

If he has time, Manderson will give you a tour around the property to see everything they are doing. If you’ve never seen how cashews grow or tasted a cashew fruit, this is your chance!

Visiting the farmers market on Roatan is a unique experience I recommend if you get the chance!

Freddy’s Organic Farm

Location: West End | Hours: no official hours, more like a roadside stand

Just as unique as the Farmer’s Market, but much closer to the West End we find Freddy’s Organic Farm.

Nearly hidden next to the PetroSun, behind Los Corales Hotel, Freddy has a little kiosk set up in front of his home that masks the large and healthy garden thriving in the back.

I consider Freddy’s Roatan’s best vegetable stand, as he grows everything from radishes to greens to chickens.

He also fishes and usually has snapper available, and Wahoo if you’re lucky!

Freddy’s is open most days, you just have to show up and hope for the best!

Roatan Minimarkets, Liquor Stores, & Convenience Stores

Coconut Tree Minimarket – Best Fruit Stand in the West End, Roatan

Location: West End | Hours: 8:00am-8:00pm Daily

Right next to Coconut Tree Divers in the West End is a little corner store and fruit stand of the same name.

Coconut Tree Mini Market has the best fruit and vegetables available in the West End, as is easily walkable from any accommodations in the West End.

Inside they have a mini market with grocery staples and dry goods.

Roa Market

Location: West End | Hours: 8:00am-9:00pm Daily

Next to the ATM & Drunken Sailor, Roa Market is a beautiful and air conditioned mini-market.

Its unique in that it has a great liquor selection and offers cash back in both lempiras and USD.

Woody’s Grocery

Location: West End | Hours: 8:00am-9:00pm Daily

A small grocery store on the west side of West End, near Argentina Grill.

They have all the basics, cold storage, beer, and pantry goods. They have a small selection of fresh goods sometimes, but I would go to Coconut Tree for that.

Golden Star

Location: Gibson Bight (West End) | Hours: not sure, but open quite late!

This is where I did most of my shopping when living Roatan, because I lived across the street in Gibson Bight!

This is a small store like Woody’s, has all the basics and even some bulk items and a small hardware and home goods selection. They also have fresh eggs and some produce, sometimes.

Captain Van’s Liquor and Convenience

Location: West Bay | Hours: 8:00am-9:00pm Daily

Captain Van’s is a great little store in West Bay to get all your holiday snacks and beach drinks.

The owner is super friendly, and I love that he carries Stream2Sea’s products so he can make sure the sunscreen the tourists buy is reef safe!

He has Honduran snacks, beer & liquor, beach essentials, and some locally made souvenirs!

Fruit Stands & Fresh Produce

Fresco Market – West Bay’s Only Minimarket

Location: West Bay | Hours: Weekdays: 9:00am-6:00pm, Weekends: 9:00am -4:00pm

If you’re staying in West Bay you do not have many shopping options, as this area is designed around all-inclusive resorts and beach clubs.

But if you are hankering for some local fruit, Fresco is your stop!

Bulk and Wholesale Groceries

If you’re living on the island you might be interested in larger orders.

Disandy

Location: Dixon Cove | Hours: Mon-Sat 7:00am-7:00pm

Disandy is a distributor located near the Mahogany Bay cruise port. You can pop in to buy produce, fruits, and meat, but they are more popular for their delivery service.

You can order direct from their website.

Grocery Delivery Services in Roatan

Sompopo – Best Grocery Delivery Service in Roatan

This is actually my favourite way to get my groceries in Roatan. Sompopo has great products, reasonable prices, and offers incredibly quick delivery almost anywhere on the island!

Sompopo is a Honduran grocery delivery app found in many cities in Honduras. Instead of a traditional grocery store, Sompopo is a food warehouse. There is no location you can visit.

Orders are made via their app, and then delivered by motorcycle.

Sompopo is great for:

• grocery staples
• beer and alcohol
• household items like toilet paper and cleaning supplies
• you can even get Tigo sim cards and ATM cash delivered!

Maya Fresh Farms

Location: Honduras Mainland | Order from their Facebook Group

Maya Fresh Farm is technically located on the mainland of Honduras, but they deliver to Roatan every Tuesday. This is the best way to consistently get fresh produce in Roatan!

How to order from Maya Farms:

• Join their Facebook group
• See the weekly offerings in the “Featured Section”
• Place your order by posting in the Facebook Group before Sunday at noon
• They will deliver on Tuesday

if you have a Honduran bank account you can pay via transfer easily. If not, you can pay with cash upon delivery – just make sure you let them know what change you need in advance.

What you can buy from Maya Farms:

• fresh greens like lettuce and spinach
• fresh herbs like dill, basil, mint
• fresh Orange and Lime juice
• Mojito mix
• nasturtium flowers

I love ordering from Maya Farms because I get just what I need for the week. Everything is washed and delicious!

Where to Buy Groceries by Area

West End

West End has several mini markets within walking distance, including Woody’s, ROA Market, and Coconut Tree Mini Market. These are convenient for drinks, snacks, pantry basics and small amounts of produce.

For a full grocery shop, head to Ramirez in Sandy Bay, arrange a stop at Eldon’s or use Sompopo delivery.

West Bay

West Bay has limited grocery shopping because most of the area is built around resorts and beach tourism.

Fresco is the best option for produce and ready-made food, while Captain Van’s is useful for drinks, snacks, sunscreen and holiday essentials. Travellers staying in a condo may want to stop for groceries before arriving in West Bay.

Sandy Bay

Ramirez is the most practical full supermarket near West End. It carries groceries, cleaning supplies, household goods and other everyday essentials.

Coxen Hole

Coxen Hole is useful for travellers who want to shop shortly after arriving at the airport. It’s the main town on the island and fairly close to West End and West Bay.

French Harbour

French Harbour is the best area for a larger shopping trip. Eldon’s and Eldon’s Green Market offer the island’s broadest selection of standard, imported and specialty groceries.

East End and remote areas

Shopping becomes much more limited farther east. Travellers staying in remote accommodation should stock up in French Harbour, confirm nearby options with their host or arrange grocery delivery before arrival.

Expectations for Grocery Shopping in Roatan

You need to remember two things when shopping in Roatan.

1. Roatan is an island. Supplies are limited and shipments can be scattered. Don’t expect to get whatever you want every week.
2. There is very little produced on the island. There is no fresh water source, and the land is mostly jungle. So almost everything is brought in.

It’s also in Central America, so not everything is as common as you might find back home. These are some ingredients I like that I struggled to find while living in Roatan.

• Mustard Oil
• Chinese 5 spice
• Curry
• Greek spice

Otherwise, you can get nearly everything you need on the island!

However, delivery is unreliable. Some weeks the shelves are empty because a boat didn’t come or a fridge broke down. So if you see something you like on a shelf, stock up!

If you have allergies or need special food of any kind, do your best to bring it with you.

Also keep in mind that groceries in Roatan are expensive. For the reasons I listed above. Importing everything to an island has a price!

Shev’s Tips for Shopping in Roatan

If you are visiting Roatan for a couple weeks, I recommend stopping for groceries at Eldon’s on your way home from the airport. If you arrange this with your transfer ahead of time, they will charge you a small fee.

But for you to get a taxi from your accommodations back and forth from West End or West Bay to a grocery store, you won’t be saving much money. By the time you add the $50+ for transport you might as well buy from the minimarkets closer to West End.

If you are living in Roatan, take advantage of the delivery services and local contacts. Join every Facebook group and get the WhatsApp of everyone you meet. It will pay off in the long run!

FAQs About Grocery Stores in Roatan

Shev’s Summary: How to Shop for Food in Roatan