Located just a block from the main square, on Calle Porfirio Díaz, ROOTS Pizza a la leña is a go-to spot on Isla Holbox for wood-fired pizza with a twist. This open-air, garden-style pizzeria has earned a reputation for imaginative flavor combinations, a laid-back atmosphere, and a consistently busy weekend crowd. Whether you're after something classic or curious to try regional Mexican creations, the menu delivers with options like the Yucateca topped with cochinita pibil, the Poblana with mole and chicken, and even a grasshopper and mushroom pizza. The seasonal special, the lobster pizza is a popular pick!

The space is casual and welcoming, with large wooden tables, and cushioned tree stump seating. The kitchen is open, so diners can catch the action as their pizzas bake in the traditional brick oven. In addition to pizzas, the menu offers lasagna, salads, and a DIY pasta section, as well as a DIY pizza section where guests can customize their meal from a variety of ingredients. Appetizers like beef and salmon carpaccio and bruschetta round out the selection.

ROOTS also has a full bar serving cold beers and cocktails, making it an easy spot to hangout. Live music is a regular feature, the atmosphere is upbeat with a mix of visitors and locals filling the space most nights. Service is typically fast and friendly, though the wait can stretch on busy evenings, so arriving early is recommended.