Picante

Anguilla


In a romantically lit, open-air, tin-roofed space, this long-standing spot run by a Californian couple turns out sophisticated Mexican fare: chipotle shrimp burritos, chili-crusted tuna tacos and lime-marinated steak quesadillas. The house margarita, by the glass or pitcher, is a must.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Anguilla attractions

1. Shoal Bay West

0.85 MILES

The island road ends at this divine and often deserted south-facing sweep of white powdery sand with views of St-Martin/Sint Maarten and great sunsets…

2. Meads Bay

0.92 MILES

This long majestic white-sand beach exudes sultry languor and is a lovely spot to swim or take a sunset stroll. It's bookended by the Four Seasons and…

3. Cove Bay

1.07 MILES

Sea grapes hem in this fairly narrow sliver of sand along Cove Bay, a refreshingly undeveloped beach that's great for whiling away an afternoon in…

4. Rendezvous Bay

2.42 MILES

Cradled by calm, crystal-clear waters, this pearly white crescent is idyllic for an extended stroll with a rum-punch stop or live music at Bankie Banx's…

5. Sandy Island

3.38 MILES

A trip to this tiny solar-powered islet is the quintessential Anguilla dream experience. Picture pure white-sand beach fringed by palm trees, translucent…

6. Sandy Ground

4.15 MILES

Fronting bobbing yachts and a couple of small piers, this golden-sand beach is calm, shallow and free from coral, making it a good spot to splash about…

7. Sandy Island Office

4.27 MILES

Buy tickets for the trip out to Sandy Island at this little office next to Johnno's.

8. Crocus Bay

6.23 MILES

Although off the charts in terms of beauty, Crocus Bay beach is often overshadowed by Anguilla's more famous strands. This calm crescent oozes dreamy…