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Cozumel Restaurants & Eateries |
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It stands to reason that a tropical island paradise like Cozumel which enjoys over 4 million visitors annually would have its share of restaurants to boast about. As the number of high end, commercial eating establishments continues to grow, Cozumel is very fortunate in that the majority of its restaurants are not franchised or company owned but instead are entrepreneurial efforts where multiple generations of an entire family participate.
 Enjoying a meal at one of these family operated restaurants is literally like being invited into their home to sample the delicious flavors enjoyed by their household. And with many people relocating to Cozumel now from various parts of Mexico like Oxaca and Michoacan, there are restaurants that prepare traditional Mexican food with regional flair completely different from the Yucatan flavors found in this area.
Those adventurous travelers who have wandered back into the regular neighborhoods of Cozumel will see that there is at least one eatery in every city block and often times 2 or three. Up until just a few years ago, the most common way of getting around the island was by walking or bike. In addition, many households did not have refrigerators or alot of room to store foodstuffs. Since folks didn't want to go far for groceries and welcomed the opportunity not to have to cook a meal several times a day, corner markets and neighborhood eateries became plentiful and inexpensive.
We've often heard it said upon taking an island visitor to a neighborhood eatery: "Gosh, this place would make a fortune if it were just located downtown." The truth is, the eatery was not initially established for tourists but rather by a family wanting to serve a neighborhood. If a tourist or two happens to find these places then that's a bonus to these entrepreneurs. It is only by good luck that we find these quality establishments scattered throughout our city.
 Island visitors will find countless restaurants along the waterfront and throughout downtown San Miguel and many of these are listed here. However, in the spirit of supporting a long stand element of this island culture, COZUMELINSIDER has also elected to also seek out and present some of the lesser-known, predominantly family-owned places that first-time visitors might otherwise miss.
We will continue to add to our list and keep it current as we discover more great places to eat, and we invite all of you to do the same. Please send your comments, reviews, and/or suggestions to questions@cozumelinsider.com
A number of island restauranteurs give taxi drivers a commission for every customer they bring to their business. This has resulted in some drivers telling visitors that the restaurant they are requesting is closed, that the food is not good, or just generally insisting that they go where the driver wants to take them. We suggest that you print out our restaurant information and bring it along, so you can give the taxi driver the correct address and there will be no confusion about where you want to go.
| CZM-Beachfront - Downtown Area |
"Carlos n' Charlie's" - World Famous & All Around Favorite Spot!
Cuisine: Mexican
Location: Punta Langosta Mall |
Hours: Daily
11am - 1:30am
Phone: 987-869-1646 |
Carlos n' Charlie's is the place to go to relax and enjoy a good time with friends day or night. It is a 100% Mexican restaurant and bar where the genuine personality and the subtle humor of the founder of the Anderson Group are present in every detail. The customers can behave as they wish, dancing and singing or just watching the fun. The big differences at Carlos n' Charlie's are the kindness and good sense of humor of the staff, the original dishes and beverages and primarily the unsurpassable experiences that you will have when you visit this unique restaurant. |
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"Chi Restaurant Bar Lounge" - Authentic Chinese/Asian & Sushi! 
Established: 2005
Hours: Monday - Wednesday
9:30 am - Midnight
Thursday - Saturday
9:30 am - 2 am
Sunday
Noon - Midnight
Phone: 987-869-8156 |
Cuisine: Chinese, Thai & Sushi
Location: Avenida Rafael Melgar
& Calle 3 Sur (above Pizza Hut) |
Chi provides a comfortable and modern waterfront venue for its excellent Chinese cuisine. Thai food and sushi are also available.
This is an excellent Carnaval parade viewing restaurant with its second floor view! |
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"Cozumel Museum" - Brunch & a Bit of History All Together
Cuisine: Breakfast Only
Location: Roof Top of Museum
Avenida Rafael Melgar
Between Calles 4 & 6 Norte
Credit Cards: None |
Hours: Daily
7 am - 2 pm
Phone: 987-872-0838 |
Excellent breakfast place to enjoy while sitting on the 2nd floor balcony of the museum overlooking the downtown bay. Great fruit plate and waffles. Avoid Sundays as it is packed with locals! |
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"Guido's Restaurant" - Sherri loves this place!
Established: 1978
Hours: Monday - Saturday
11am - 11pm
Closed Sunday
Phone: 987-872-0946
Other: Advance Reservations Advised
{Tell Yvonne that Sherri sent you!} |
Cuisine: Italian Seafood & Pasta
Location: Rafael E. Melgar #23
Between Calle 6 & 8 Norte
Website: www.guidoscozumel.com |
Chef and restauranteur Yvonne Villiger has brought together passion for food, personal service and dedication to this second-generation Cozumel restaurant established in 1978 by her father Guido.
The wood-fired oven where great tasting pizza & lasagna are cooked and their homemade pastas make it a unique experience.
Yvonne's daily Specials of fresh fish, seafood platters and meats are well known to locals and tourists alike.
Guidos Cozumel Reastaurant in Mexico offers a finely selected assortment of international wines and Guido's famous pitcher of Sangria help round out a memorable meal.
Full Bar - House made desserts - Coffees and liqueurs |
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"Hard Rock Café" - Wait for the Playa ferry here @Hard Rock!
Established: October 22, 1994
Location: Avenidas Rafael E. Melgar
Across from ferry pier
Website: www.hardrock.com |
Hours: Daily
10am - 1am
Live music from 10pm
Phone: 987-872-5271
987- 872-5273
Credit Cards: Visa/MC |
The Hard Rock Café offers the best rock and the best food with live music, restaurant, bar and boutique. Ideally located just across from the downtown ferry, it's a fantastic place to go and watch the sunset or wait for an arriving or departing Playa del Carmen ferry. TERRIFIC NACHOS HERE!! |
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"Jeanie's Waffles"
Established: 2006
Hours: Daily
6am - 3am
Phone: 987-878-4647 |
Cuisine: Breakfast American style
Lunch sandwiches & tacos
Dinner Mexican Seafood & Burgers
Location: Avenida Rafael Melgar
Just north of Avenida Andrés Quintana Roo
(formerly Calle 11 Sur)
Credit Cards: Visa & MC |
Under different management since 2005 and just next door to the original location, Jeanie's remains an excellent breakfast place serving great eggs and waffles. Tacos are served in the afternoons in both the traditional fashion, as well as Tex-Mex and then the place turns into a sports bar on weekend nights with live music. |
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"Jimmy Buffet's Margaritaville Cozumel"
Come party beachside at Jimmy Buffet's Margaritaville in Cozumel! This beach club/restaurant is ideally located just downtown for those not wanting to venture far from the shopping or other nightlife. Relax and kickback to the tropical sound of Buffet in this fun, lively place and enjoy the beautiful ocean view of Punta Langosta.
Sunset are beautiful here with a couple of 'ritas! |
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"Palmeras" - Just across from the ferry pier!
Established: 1976
Hours: Daily 7 am - 11 pm
Website: www.restaurantpalmeras.com |
Cuisine: American Style & Mexican plates
Location: Rafael Melgar at
Ave Benito Juarez
Across from Muelle Fiscal
Credit Cards: Visa MC |
Ideally located in the heart of downtown on the beachfront and across from the ferry pier, this restaurant offers a spectacular ocean view and is very handy if traveling to/from Playa on the ferry. One can purchase ferry tickets and then sit back for a cup of coffee and breakfast here right up until just a couple of minutes before the ferry departs.
The wait staff have all worked here for years so the service is excellent and the menu offers a variety of Mexican platters and American food for all three meals. One might consider this the Cozumel version of "Denny's" in the USA. |
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"Pancho's Backyard" - Amazing Mexican Seafood Menu!
Established: 1990
Hours: Monday - Saturday
10am - 11pm
Sundays
5pm - 11pm
Phone: 987-872-2141
Reservations Recommended |
Cuisine: Mexican & Seafood
Location: Avenida Rafael Melgar
Between Calles 6 & 8 Norte
Inside Los Cinco Soles Mall
Credit Cards: Visa / MC & Amex |
Beautiful setting in a very historical building of Cozumel. All menu items are excellent depending on if you’re in the mood for seafood or Mexican food. My pick: Mexican Platter that has chiles rellenos on it. These are a MUST TRY item ~ they are not like any chile relleno you’ve ever had !
The chiles rellenos are vegetarian and are made in limited quantities so don't be surprised if they've run out before you arrive! |
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"Pepe's Grill" - Seafood & Steak - Cozumel Tradition for decades!
Another long established island restaurant still going strong due to their extensive menu, excellent service and lovely 2nd floor sunset view of the malecon!! The shrimp and mushroom appetizer are definitely worth a trip!
Carnavaleros make your reservations well in advance for THE ONLY AIR CONDITIONED, fine dining view of the Carnaval parades each year!! And if I can't get a table because of this tip, I'll want to sit with you! |
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"Rolandi's Restaurant" - Sherri loves this place!
Established: 1979 Cancun
2010 Cozumel
Hours: Daily
11am - 11pm
Phone: 987-872-1097
Other: Advance Reservations Advised
{Tell the Manager that Cozumelinsider sent you!} |
Cuisine: Italian Seafood & Pasta
Location: Rafael E. Melgar at
Calle 11 Sur
Website: www.rolandi.com |
In 1979, Rolandi's began in Cancun as a little italian restaurant where local people used to go and enjoy the delicious Italian food and pizza. Today this family owned business has restaurants in Isla Mujeres, Playa del Carmen and now Cozumel.
Today, more than 20 years later, Rolandi's Restaurant & Pizzeria is still a top choice favorite due to its incredible passion for great taste and service. The menu has lots to choose from, prices are very reasonable and their amazing brick oven baked pita pocket garlic bread is included with your meal (no extra charge)!
Located right on the water, guests can sit outside on the patio near the sea to enjoy a sunset or dine inside where one section near the bar even has a flat screen TV view. |
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"Starbucks Coffee" - Cozumel now has Starbucks!!
Hours: Daily
8am -11pm |
Location: Rafael Melgar inside
Punta Langosta Mall |
Have your chocolate latte even in paradise! |
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"Tiki Tok Restaurant & Bar"
Hopping waterfront restaurant and bar with live music and dancing daily! Upstairs on the waterfront this place is very popular with the local salsa dancers! Check them out if you're looking to learn or just simply watch some of the HOTTEST Latino salsa dancers around! Band plays a variety of dance music as well.
So kick off your shoes, feel the sand between your toes and enjoy a beautiful sunset with one of our many tropical drinks. Our extensive food menu includes international, italian, vegetarian, and mexican food (just like my mother-in-law makes). Stick around for some dancing. They have a live salsa band every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night and a DJ every night. Visit and let your inner tiki tok! |
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"Viva Mexico" - Fun atmosphere! Great view of water!
Cuisine: Appetizers, salads, burgers, quesadillas, guacamole and more
Location: Rafael E Melgar at
Corner of AR Salas
Email: vivamex@hotmail.com |
Hours: Monday - Thursday
11 am- 7pm
Friday - ROCK with Red Eye Band
10am - 4am
Saturday - SALSA Latino
10am - 4am
Phone: 987-872-0520 |
Fun, lively bar and restaurant with music and music videos! |
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"Cafe Caribe" - Very delicious gourmet coffee!
| Location: Chedraui Shopping Center -outside parking lot |
Phone: (987) 872-1955 or (987) 872-1403 |
Delicious gourmet coffee! You can purchase whole beans to be ground or drink a cup there! |
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"Los Chilangos Loncheria" - Cocina Economica
Cuisine: Mexican Lunch Plate Specials
Location: Avenida 10 between Calles 13 and 15 Sur
Credit Cards: None |
Hours: Monday - Saturday Noon - 5 pm
Closed Sunday
Phone: (987) 872-3072 |
You are welcomed into the home of this lovely family to sit down at their few tables and have a family style lunch which includes soup, entrée, and punch drink all for one low price. Menu varies daily but typically includes beef , pork, and chicken entrées from which to choose. |
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"Natur Island Cocina Natural" - Natural Food Restaurant!
Cuisine: Comida Saludable
Comida Corrida
Hours: Monday - Saturday
8am - 8pm
Closed Sunday
Services: Free Delivery! |
Menu: Includes omelettes, fresh juices, sandwiches, salads, soups and pastas!
Location: Ave. Andres Quintana Roo
11 Sur Between Ave. 5 y 10
Phone: 987-872- 4898 |
Natur Island, located right below Ego Gym, offers another healthy eating option to the island. Serving both breakfast, lunch and dinner the menu is full of fresh and delicious choices! |
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"French Quarter Restaurant" - A Taste of New Orleans in Paradise!
Established: 1999
American Owned & Operated
Hours: Daily 5 pm - 11 pm
Location: Avenida 5
Between Calle 3 Sur & AR Salas
Credit Cards: Visa, MC or AMEX |
Cuisine: New Orleans style
Canadian Angus
Plus freshly caught fish
Pricing: Appetizers from $ 5.50
Main Courses from $ 11.50
to market price for fresh catch
Phone: 987-872-6321 |
Taste some of the best Cajun food south of New Orleans right here!   |
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"Jerusalem Kosher Restaurant" - A Taste of the Mediterranean in Paradise!
Established: 2011
Hours: Monday - Thursday
8:00am -10:00pm
Friday
8:00am-3:00pm
Sunday
1:30pm-9:30 pm
Phone: 987-869-5333
Reservations Accepted |
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Location: Rafael E Melgar &
Calle 10 Sur
Forum Shops
2nd Floor |
Charming place to enjoy all the flavors of Mediterranean cuisine & with a high quality glatt kosher cuts of steaks, fishes & burgers. Friendly staff and excellent service! |
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"Al Pie del Carbon Restaurant" - Cozy Argentinian Steak House!
Established: 2008
Location: Corner of Calle 6 Norte
& Avenida 5 |
Hours: 3pm - 11pm
Tuesday - Sunday
CLOSED MONDAY
Phone: 987-101-2599
Reservations Advised |
An excellent example of the "new wave" of restaurants opening in Cozumel the past few years. These Argentinians know their beef and just how to prepare it! Offering a great selection of beef cuts, salads and appetizers, this place specializes in grilling.
The "must try" items here are the grilled vegetable salad and the empanadas which you WILL NOT find on the regular menu! The emapanadas are a specialty item prepared by hand and BAKED...not fried. For a 2 person light meal, order 2 plus the grilled salad and share!
Dining area has A/C but this is a great place to sit outside under the umbrellas and enjoy wine and appetizers! |
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"Albino's Restaurant" - You Know Our Palapa
Cuisine: Seafood
Location: Avenida 20
Between Calles 10 and 12 Norte |
Hours: Daily
Noon - 8 pm
Phone: 987-869-2510 |
Albino's is a popular seafood restaurant for a nice night out. Located in a neighborhood and upstairs under a large palapa roof, their preparation and presentation are first rate.
Although not generally publicized since they do host large groups year round, this restaurant is typically open daily only during high season months. |
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"Ambar" - Cool bar on the plaza!
Hours: Monday- Tuesday
9am-12am
Wednesday - Saturday
9am- 3am |
Location: On the Plaza
Avenida 5
Between Calle 1Sur
& AR Salas |
Ambar is a great place to relax and chill out on the plaza. It has a nice vibe and good atmosphere. From the walkway out front it appears small but passes through to a beautiful patio and garden to sit outside and enjoy drinks. All around cool place to check out. Typically offers live entertainment on the weekends. |
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"Bacio Gelateria" - Incredible gelato and Italian treats!
Established: 2009
Amenities: 2 Hours FREE Parking
Across Street
Location: Corner of Calle 3 Sur
& Rafael E Melgar
Phone: 987-872-6505
987-869-0961 |
Cuisine: Italian Gelato & Desserts
Coffees & Beverages
Hours: Monday - Thursday
7am - 11pm
Friday - Sunday
8am- 12 pm
Food Service: Dine In
Take Out
No Delivery |
Bacio Gelateria is an extension of the wonderful Sonrisi Italian restaurant just across the street. Serving delicious gelato, coffees and Italian foods this casual corner restaurant has outside seating with a great oceanfront view! |
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"Bamboo Berry Frozen Yogurt & Topping Bar" - Yummy!!
Established: 2011
Hours: Monday -Saturday:
2:00pm-11:00pm
Sunday:
4:00pm-11:00pm |
Menu: Frozen Yogurt &
Toppings
Location: Avenida 11 &
Rafael E. Melgar |
In Bamboo Berry just walk in and let your imagination fly! Your very own frozen yogurt creation comes alive just the way you want it in this self-service system! You decide the amount of yogurt then pile on the toppings like chocolate, fruit, granola and raisins. Weigh your creation and pay at the counter! |
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"Cafe Artesenal" - Delicious coffee from Chiapas!
Location: Calle 2
Between 5 and 10 |
Phone: 987-869-2042 |
A quaint hole in the wall coffee business where you can buy whole beans of different roasts from Chiapas! They will grind to your preference. They also sell coffee to go. Delicious! |
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"Camilo's Restaurant"
Established: 2003
Amenities: Air Conditioned Dining
Location: Avenida 5
Between Calles 2 & 4 Norte
Credit Cards: Visa/Mastercard |
Cuisine: Seafood "Locals" Style
Hours: Daily
9am - 9pm
Phone: 987-872-6161
Delivery available from Puerta Maya to North Hotel Zone |
Owners Camilo Santo and Alredo Parida both come from a long line of fishermen and restaurant owners. Established in 2003, they are already a favorite among the locals. Sometimes you will even catch the competition eating here. They are proud to offer quality seafood in their dishes. This is the place for seafood lovers. The fish is fresh and the shrimp are jumbo!
While I was there, I overheard a tourist say, "I can't talk right now. The food is too good." Most people in the morning will drop in for fish tacos or sandwiches. They offer Mexican style smoked marlin, ceviches, fillets, shrimp and lobsters. Camilo, his sister Vanessa, Alfredo and the rest of the crew will take care of you. |
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"Casa Denis" - An Island Tradition Since 1945
Established: 1945
Hours: Daily
7am – 11pm
Phone: 987-872-0067 |
Cuisine: Authentic Yucatecan Food
Location: Downtown Plaza
Calle 1 Sur
Between Avenidas 5 and 10
Credit Cards: NO Credit Cards Accepted |
One of the last hold outs of family owned places still in the main square…high rents have run everyone back to Mid-town!! Traditional local Mexican food fare…they have great panuchos!!
Grandson Adrian owns/operates Especias Restaurant just a few blocks away and can often be found here helping out on Sundays! |
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"Costa Brava Restaurant" - 25+ Years of Cozumeleno Family Service!
Established: 1982
Hours: Daily
6:30 am - 11:30 pm
Phone: 987-872-5126 |
Cuisine: Traditional Mexican dishes and seafood.
American breakfasts.
Location: Calle 7 Sur
Between Avenida Rafael Melgar
& 5 (across from the Post Office) |
Owner, Luis Guzman is proud of the fact that they are open 365 days a year. Costa Brava offers everything from hot cakes to one of the best deals for a lobster dinner on the island. Breakfast specials are served from 6:30 am to 9:30 am. The prices are great and the time is convenient for divers. Don't let the outside fool you on its size. It is a spacious hacienda and can easily accommodate large parties. |
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"Del Sur Argentinian Style Empanadas" - Simply Amazing Handmade Empanadas!
Established: 2009
Location: Corner of
Calle 3 Sur & Ave 5
Phone: 987-101-7108 |
Hours: Daily
5pm - 11pm
Food Service: Dine in or
Take out for orders of 6 empanadas or more. |
With a display case full of handmade empanadas waiting to be cooked for each guest, this quaint Argentinian cafe run by a husband and wife team will capture your heart and tastebuds! First, clear your mind of any pre-conceived notion of what "emapandas" are then sit back and order everything from main course delectables to scrumptous dessert empandas.
Maybe you've eaten somewhere in the main plaza and feel stuffed. That's ok...take a Mexican Caribbean stroll to this place and order dessert and coffee. These friendly entrepreneurs are worth the walk!
Don't miss the apple cinnamon or the "sweet milk" empanadas! |
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"Dominos Pizza" - They deliver to hotels & vacation rentals!
Cuisine: Pizza
Hours: Daily
10am - 12am
Phone: 987- 872-1635 |
Amenities: Dine In
Take Out
Delivery Service
Location: Corner of
Avenida Pedro Joaquín Coldwell
(formerly Avenida 30)
& ARosado Salas |
Domino's Pizza® is number one in customer satisfaction in a 2009 survey of consumers of the U.S. largest limited service restaurants, according to the annual American Customer Satisfaction Index™ (ACSI). Enjoy their pizza and service even here in Cozumel! |
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"El Capi Navigante" - A 30+ Year Tradition Amongst Fishermen!
Established: 1986
Hours: Daily 11am - 10 pm
Location: Avenida 10
Between Calles 3 & 5 Sur
Credit Cards: VISA/MC |
Cuisine: Seafood
Pricing: Appetizers from $ 8.95
Main Courses from $ 14.95
Market price for fresh catch
Phone: 987-872-1730
Reservations Recommended |
One of the oldest seafood restaurants on the island and still going strong by reputation. Capi Navigante has served sport fishermen for decades and is known for their willingness to take "the day's catch" of fishermen and turn it into a feast fit for a king. Bring your own catch or simply select from their extensive seafood menu. Nothing bad to be had here!! Get them to finish off your meal with one of their amazing flaming desserts which very few restaurants even offer anymore! |
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"el perro verde" - great vegetarian food!
| Location: 5 ave between 3 and 5 |
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Delicious vegetarian restaurant located right downtown! |
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"El Postrecito" - Delicious Patries for Everyone!!
Established: 2011
Location: Avenida 11 &
Rafael E. Melgar
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Hours: Monday - Sunday
8am - 11pm
Phone: 987-869-1428
Other: Service for special events available ~ Just ask! |
Treat yourself with some sweet rewards at this bakery offering pastries like cakes, brownies and cookies
as well as sandwiches, milkshakes, frappe, coffe and more! |
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"El Sitio Taco Stand" - Really eat like a local here!
Established: 1993
Hours: Daily
7 am - 1 pm |
Cuisine: Seafood and Pork
Tacos or Sandwiches
Location: Calle 2 Norte
Between Avenidas 5 & 10 |
Scuba Divers ~ grab and go kinda place! This taco stand serves up some of the best seafood tacos and sandwiches around and it's a great spot for those folks who prefer a more unconventional breakfast or an early lunch.
If you like to get to the dive boat and hit the water early but want to grab a quick bite first, this is the place to stop. Serving several egg based taco mixtures, the lines at this taco stand get long just before work hours begin as customers stop in for their morning breakfast tacos and to pick up a sandwich to eat later for lunch.This taco stand serves up some of the best seafood tacos and sandwiches around and it's a great spot for those folks who prefer a more unconventional breakfast or an early lunch (by island standards).
The seafood is cooked fresh daily and while there are certainly other taco stands on the island, this one has the best red salsa topping of them all! The tangy tomatoe hot flavor combination accentuates the seafood perfectly..
Order at least 3 shrimp tacos and a Coca Cola to start with, making certain to add the spicy red salsa provided on the table. BEWARE: the salsa contains habañero but really gets the metabolism going!! |
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"El Toros Place" - Food, drinks, music all day, dancing on weekends!!
Hours: Monday - Saturday
9am- 11pm
Sunday
12pm - 11pm.
Dancing Friday - Saturday
11pm - 4am
Services: Available for private parties |
Location: Corner Rafael Melgar
& Calle 5 Sur
Next to McDonald's
Phone: 987-869-2429 |
El Toro's place upstairs at the waterfront is one of the newest places to go for salsa dancing on the weeknds. They also have a variety of different music throughout the week. The food and drinks are good and the atmosphere warm and friendly. Open daily. Locals and tourist mix. |
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"Especias" - 3rd Generation Cozumeleno Restauranteur!
Cuisine: International dishes with an Argentinean influence
Location: Calle 3 Sur
Between Avenidas 5 & 10
Credit Cards: No |
Hours: Monday - Saturday
6pm - 11pm
Closed Sunday
Phone: 987-876-1558 |
Owner and gregarious host Adrian Angulo Romero is a natural for the restaurant business. He is the grandson of Denis and Juanita Angulo, owners of one of the island's very first restaurants - Casa Denis. While Especias is small in size, the menu is not. Customers will find a variety of international dishes along with Argentinean cuisine, which includes Especia's famous fresh-baked empanadas, stuffed zuchini, and a fantastic chimichuri sauce. All dishes are prepared from scratch, so we suggest you order a bottle of wine, sit back, and just enjoy while your food is prepared.. |
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"Fervic Pasteleria & Pizzeria" - Excellent made to order cakes and pizza!
Established: 2006
Hours: Daily
9am - 10:30pm
Food Service: Dine In
Take Out
No Delivery
Credit Cards: No |
Cuisine: Coffee, Pastries & Pizzas
Location: Avenida Andrés Quintana Roo
(formerly Calle 11 Sur)
Between Avenidas 50 & 55
Phone: 987 564 0815 |
Mother and son owners Virgina & Fernando welcome customers to their bakery with a warm smile and friendly greeting. With a degree in food service and food preparation experience earned at several fine resorts on the mainland, Fernando has prepared gorgeous and scrumptuous pastries for Cozumel customers since 2003. And just recently pizzas were added to their already delicious menu. |
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"Flor de Michoacan - Ice Cream & Drinks" - Yummy place to get delicious ice cream and juices!
Cuisine: Ice Cream, Sherberts, Drinks- Jamaica, Horchatas and other flavors!
Location: Various locations through town.
Mower level of Mega Shopping mall.
Calle 1 and av 10- across street from plaza. |
Hours: Daily
11am - 10pm |
Wonderful ice cream and juices made from delicious fresh fruits!! |
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"Kelley's Sports Bar & Grill" - Come watch your favoirte team!
Established: 2003
Hours: Daily 11 am - 11 pm
Location: Avenida 10
Between AR Salas & Calle 1 Sur |
Cuisine: International
Pricing: Main dishes approx. US $7-$16
Phone: 987- 878-4738 |
Come to Kelley's for great food, great music, and a great time! An outstanding menu, beer on tap, and a beautiful outdoor setting await you at this popular bar and grill in the heart of downtown. |
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"Kinta Mexican Bistro" - Add this to your MUST GET THERE list!
Established: 2007
Phone: 987- 869-0544
Reservations a must during high season. |
Location: #148B 5th Avenida
Between 2 & 4 Norte |
Delicious Mexican bistro with zip and flair!!
After serving in the kitchen of one of Cozumel's finest Italian restaurants for several years, this fabulous young chef decided to try it on his own. And each season his following gets bigger and bigger and tables are hard to come by in prime dinner hours.
The food is well prepared with interesting (not outlandish) flavor/texture combinations and presented beautifully with amazing attention to detail. Appetizers, main courses and desserts are all worth a try so go with an appetite!
You'll fall in love with the prompt but casual service, cozy atmosphere as well as the top notch food and wine menu offered. |
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"La Candela" - From our kitchen to your table!
Cuisine: Comida Casera
Comida Corrida
Location: Avenida 5
Corner of Calle 6 Norte |
Hours: Monday - Saturday
8am - 6pm
Closed Sunday
Phone: 987-878-4471 |
La Candela offers a an excellent breakfast menu of foods prepared in typical local fashion. Eggs any style with beans and rice or omelets or fruits and cereals.
La Candela also serves great lunch specials that change every day. These specails usually include a choice of 2 soups, then a choice of chicken, beef or pork main dish with your choice of a variety of fresh vegetables. All this including a "flavored water" beverage is included in the lunch special for one low price where two people can typically spend less than US $10.
If the traditional local lunch specials don't appeal, try their menu items such as beef or chicken fajitas, fresh fish fillets, or shrimp dishes, and wash it down with a cold beer or mixed drink. |
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"La Choza" - Very popular family owned resturant!
Established: 1989
Hours: Daily 7 am - 11 pm
Credit Cards: MC/VISA/Amex |
Cuisine: Traditional Mexican food and Yucatecan specialties.
Location: NEW LOCATION!! Due to a fire that destroyed the old restaurant , the new La Choza is now just around the corner from where it used to be located.
Avenida 10 between Salas and 3 Sur |
Family owned and operated restaurant serving traditional Mexican food and Yucatecan specialties. One of the few places left that still offers an economical "off the menu" lunch special for locals or anyone else in the know - all you have to do is ask. While it's a long-time favorite dinner spot with tourists, many folks don't know that it's also a great place for a tasty and inexpensive breakfast. |
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"La Cocay"
Established: 1995
Hours: Daily
5:30pm - 11pm
Reservations
Highly Recommended
Phone: 987-872-5533
987-872-4407
Cell: 044-987-87-6-17-39
Credit Cards: Visa/MC/Amex |
Cuisine: Mediterranean
International
Location: Calle 8
Between Avenida 10 &15
2 ½ blocks inland from the water front
Website: www.lacocay.com |
LaCocay (which means "firefly" in Mayan) first opened in the Corpus Christi church area back in 1995 as a seasonal restaurant serving an incredible array of fine cuisine. Since then, owners Kathy and Gary Klein have relocated to the current larger locale and are now open daily year round.
LaCocay has become a mainstay for tourists and ex-pats looking for delicious, creative food served with warm hospitality in a comfortable setting. The main menu is a gentle blend of Mediterranean style dishes with the Mexican Caribbean flair that only Cozumel can inspire. Duck firecrackers, tapas and napa salad are but a few of their signature dishes. Eating at LaCocay is never boring because the menu and "daily specials" change frequently to take advantage of the seasonal availability of fresh local ingredients. |
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"La Cozumelena Bakery" - Smell the bread baking while you eat!
Cuisine: Breakfast and Lunch
Location: Avenida 10 & Calle 3 Sur
Other: Air Conditioned. |
Hours: Daily
7am - 6pm
Credit Cards: No |
This popular local eatery and bakery offers Mexican and American-style breakfasts and light lunches at economical prices. Stop in for a cup of coffee and smell the breads baking as you read or people watch. Look for the parking lot half a block before the bakery on Calle 3 Sur that is exclusively for Cozumelena patrons. |
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"La Mission Restaurant" - Family Owned and Operated!
Established: 1982
Hours: Daily 10am - 11pm
Phone: 987-872-1641
Reservations Recommended
Credit Cards: Visa/Mastercard/American Express |
Cuisine: Traditional Mexican foods with seafood specialties
Location: Adolfo Rosado Salas
Between Rafael E Melgar
& Avenida 5
Website: www.missioncoz.com |
Since 1982 La Mission has been well known for its fresh seafood and excellent Mexican food as well as the hospitality and warmth of its employees. Here the waiters proudly repeat their "mantra:" "You don't like it...you don't pay!" Step inside this tropical garden restaurant with friends and family and enjoy the mariachis who are almost always playing!
This family also owns/operates La Mission Parilla on 30 Avenida, and Casa Mission restaurant on 55 Avenida Between Calle 1Sur and Juarez. |
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"La Morena" - Fantastic Yucatecan Style Food!
Established: 2001
Hours: Daily
11am - 11pm
Credit Cards: Visa/MC/Disc |
Cuisine: Mexican &
fresh seafood specialties
Location: Avenida 10
Between Calles 3 & 5 |
Owner and host Jose Pilar Santos opened La Morena in December of 2001, and can almost always be found there as he greets guests and provides his special brand of attention and service. Sr. Santos worked as a waiter on the island for 35 years before building his own restaurant and bringing his family into the business.
La Morena offers a wide range of traditional Mexican dishes as well as a long list of fresh seafood specialties including coconut shrimp/fish, ceviche, lobster in garlic and butter, and some darn good coconut ice cream. Bar drinks area reasonably priced and their Margaritas are a bit higher, but are made from scratch and pack a real punch. |
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"Le Chef" - Tienda Gourmet
| Location: Corner of Avenida 5 and Calle 5 Sur |
Phone: 987- 878-4391
cell: 044 (987) 876-3437 |
Le Chef is a quiant and welcoming restaurant serving delicious food. It offers both indoor and sidewalk seating. The specials change daily, this is a very popluar place with the locals. |
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"Lobsteria"
Established: 2003
Hours: Daily 12 pm - 11 pm |
Cuisine: Seafood
Location: Corner of Calle 7 Sur and Avenida 5 |
The owners/operators of Lobster Cove (formerly on beachfront street) essentially relocated out of the high rent district so they could continue offering their great lobster deals. Best value on lobster dinner specials….be sure to try their toasted garlic butter sauce ~ best on the island! |
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"Midori Sushi" - Excellent sushi here!
Established: 2002
Hours: Daily
1pm - 10pm
Credit Cards: None |
Cuisine: Sushi
Location: Calle AR Salas Sur
Between Avenida 15 & 20 |
Finally ~ a decent sushi place on the island! Try the Yellow Fin Sashimi followed by a Rainbow Roll and Shrimp Tempura. Small, quiet place with good service and 2nd floor view of Cozumel's original "mercado" area!!
If you truly like sushi, this is one of the best kept secrets on the island! |
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"OH LA VACHE" - Great for Kiddos!!
Established: 2011
Hours: Tue: 4:00pm-10:00pm
Wed-Thu: 2:00pm-10:00pm
Fri-Sat: 1:00pm-11:00pm
Sun: 2:00pm-10:00pm
Services: Lunch & Dinner |
Menu: Crepes, ice cream,
milkshakes, smoothies,
& coffee
Location: Calle 5 Sur &
Rafael E. Melgar
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Bring the entire family for delicious crepes, ice cream and smoothies! Can't go wrong with any selection offered here ~ everything is tasty! |
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"OHANA Coffee & Bar" - For Friends & Good Times!
Menu: Breakfast
Lunch & Dinner
Location: Ave 5 between
6 & 8 Norte |
Hours: Monday - Saturday
7:00am -11:30pm
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Relax with friends at Ohana Coffee & Bar and simply pass the time with good conversation and laughs while enjoying their delicious coffees and drinks. Or settle in for a nice lunch or dinner and enjoy their tasty menu! |
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"Pizza Hut" - Daily delivery!
Cuisine: Pizza
Hours: Daily
11am - 11pm
Phone: 987- 872-5055 |
Amenities: Dine In
Take Out
Delivery Service
Location: Calle 3
Between Melgar and 5 |
Pizza Hut located in the heart of downtown is open daily and offers free delivery! |
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"Prima Trattoria" - One of Sherri's Long Time Favorites!
Established: 1994
Hours: Open Daily 7am - 11 pm
Now Open for Breakfast & Lunch too!
Phone: 987-872-4242
Other: Advance Reservations Advised
{Tell them Sherri sent you!} |
Cuisine: Northern Italian Seafood & Pasta
Location: El Cantil Tower North - Top Floor
Rafael E. Melgar & Ave. Xel Ha (Calle 13)
Credit Cards: Visa, MasterCard & American Express |
In May 2009, this long time island favorite restaurant was relocated to the top floor of El Cantil Condos which took sunset viewing to an all new level. From its new roof top location 9 floors above the downtown area, the view is spectacular of both sunset as well as the city.
Over the years, the Northern Italian style cuisine menu has been updated and new dishes added but the variety and classic flavors combined with the freshest seafood imaginable are what keep patrons coming back year after year.
Try the blue cheese salad or the fresh yellowfin tuna appetizer to start! Then go for the surf and turf for a mix or the seafood liguini combo ~ both will suit you! This is one of my favorite places to have seafood ~ it's super fresh! |
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"Rock N Java Cafe" - Delicious Wholesome Food All Day & Night!
Established: 1995
Location: 602 Melgar
Next to Navy Base |
Hours: Sunday - Friday
7 am - 10 pm
Saturday
7 am - 2 pm |
A long-time favorite with tourists and locals alike, this restaurant serves up everything from pecan pie to some of the tastiest salads on the island. All sorts of great food to suit everyone’s taste ~ folks go back over and over to this one!! Most excellent hamburger for hearty appetites, great breakfast specials and incredible pastries! |
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"Rock N Java Thai Noodle Bar" - Delicious Thai Noodle Bar!
Established: 2009
Location: Rafael E Melgar
Inside Plaza Mega
Phone: 987-869-2794 |
Hours: Monday - Saturday
4pm to 11pm
Services: Will Deliver!! |
Rockin Java owners have now expanded their operations by opening a Thai Noodle Bar. The noodle bar offers favorites such as Pad Thai and Curry Tofu or guests are welcome to customize their own dish and level of spice. Open later for special events. |
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"Sonrisi Italian Restaurant" - Delicious and elegant Italian restaurant!
Cuisine: Italian
Hours: Monday - Saturday
6pm - 11pm
Closed Sunday
Food Service: Dine In
Take Out
No Delivery
Credit Cards: Visa/MC |
Amenities: 2 Hours
FREE Parking
Across Street
Location: Calle 3 Sur
Between Melgar
& Avenida 5
Phone: 987-869-0960
987-869-0961
Reservations Advised |
Our humble opinion says this is one of Cozumel's best kept secrets for fine dining and excellent food. Step inside the front door and feel the warm, cozy elegance of this place brought on by a caring, friendly staff, correct lighting and decor. Without pretention, guests are presented a wine and food menu so extensive it takes some time to decide what to eat here! From the freshly toasted garlic bread to hand cut appetizers and elegantly plated main courses, it's hard to find anything amiss here. Brick oven baked entres and fresh made pastas make the mouth water but leave room for their scruptous desserts! |
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"SUBWAY Sandwich Shop" - Good Healthy Food!
Hours: Sunday - Wednesday
9am-11pm
Thursday - Saturday
9am-12am
Services: Will Deliver
Minimum Order Applies
Website: www.subwaymexico.com.mx |
Location: Calle 11 Sur &
Rafael E. Melgar
Phone: 987-872-5194 |
Nothing beats a good healthy sub-style sandwich after a long day of diving or snorkeling! Select from 8 types of bread, full size or half size sandwich and then fill with your choice of chicken breast, turkey ham, salami, beef or any number of delicious specialty items! Add a touch of guacamole to give it a bit of "local" flavor!! |
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"Tako Rock Taco Bar" - Amazing Tacos al Pastor!
This place specializes in tacos al pastor and a variety of local Mexican fare including guacamole, chilaquiles and tasty frijoles. Be sure to pass by and try their Mexican breakfasts!! Simply delicious! |
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"The Aqua Bar at Flamingo Hotel" - Good vibes with live Jazz Fusion - Saturdays!
Hours: Daily
Music Starts at 8pm
Phone: 987- 872-1264 |
Location: Calle 6 Sur
Between Melgar & 5 Ave. |
Aqua Bar is an excellent place to go for meeting tourist friends after a fun filled day of adventure or for locals to relax and catch up after work. Sample one of their many delicious exotic tropical cocktails or sip a cool Mexican beer and just "chill." Aqua is always alive with the sounds of a diverse selection of recorded music but the real draw here is their live band performances typically scheduled on Saturdays.
Worth a stroll through the plaza to check out who's playing! |
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"The Coffee" - Cozy place to read your favorite book!
Established: 1995
Hours: Daily
7am - 11pm |
Cuisine: Some food, Mainly Coffee & Desserts
Location: Calle 3 Sur
Between Melgar & Avenida 5 |
Open until late evening, and features "American-style" desserts as well as a limited food menu. |
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"The Italian Coffee Company" - Nice to place to enjoy a coffee!
Cuisine: Some food, Mainly Coffee & Desserts
Location: 30 Ave at Salas
In the Plaza Leone near Burger King |
Hours: Monday- Saturday
8am- 11pm
Sunday
9am- 11pm
Phone: (987)- 872-3594 |
A new place to relax and enjoy coffee and desserts. Located in the new plaza leone, parking is not a problem! Outdoor and indoor seating. Desserts, sandwiches, and frozen coffee drinks served also. |
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"The Pub Sports Bar" - Good food and great place to watch games!
Cuisine: Mexican and International
Location: 10 Ave
Between Rosada Salas & Calle 1 Sur |
Hours: Monday- Thursday
1pm- midnight
Friday and Saturday
1pm- 2 am
Phone: 987- 872- 1503 |
Come to The Pub for great food, and a fun time! Under new ownership and located in the center of downtown this is a comfortable hide-away to watch sporting events, listen to great music, and sing karaoke. They have a full menu and serve a wonderful "menu del dia" for about $60 pesos at lunchtime. |
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"Zermatt Bakery" - Without question the island's best bakery!
Established: 1995
Hours: Daily
7am - 7pm
Closed Sundays
in Low Season |
Cuisine: Coffee, Pastries & Struedel
Location: Avenida 5
Between Calles 4 & 6 Norte |
This family run establishment offers fresh coffee, fast service for "stop & go" folks as well as a few patio tables where one can sit and savor the flavors of the delicate pastries. Visit in the morning around 9am as pastries are emerging from the oven and smell heavenly. Zermatt also offers the only authentic, homemade streudel on the island.
{TIP: Don't miss the apple turnovers! Made with real butter and flaky, they have to be the best in the world!} |
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"Asadero El Pollo" - Delicious Charbroiled Sinaloa Style Chicken!
Established: 1990
Hours: Daily
10am - 6pm
Or Until Sold Out
Phone: None
Walk Up Only |
Cuisine: Roasted chicken from
Wood Burning Brick Oven
Location: Avenida Juarez
Between
Avenidas 70 & 75 |
Another island tradition for that trip to the other side of the island or for a quick easy party gathering. Being from Sinaloa, which is farther north in Mexico and close to the Texas border, the flavor of this roasted chicken is very similar to the taste created in USA chicken roatisseries. Pure, simple flavor of the wood not obliterated by lots of other spices. These whole roasted chickens are so good and so economically priced, it's difficult to justify cooking at all! |
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"Cameron Dorado Restaurant" - Eat like a local or a king here!
Established: 2005
Hours: Monday - Saturday
7am - 4pm
Closed Sunday
Phone: 987-872-7287 |
Cuisine: Seafood & Pork
Tacos or Sandwiches
Location: Corner of Juarez
(Transversal Hwy)
& Avenida 105 |
It's a way of life here ~ islanders eat seafood tacos for their breakfast/lunch meal and this is a very popular spot! This restaurant has a complete menu of seafood to choose from although most locals just order tacos. Everything is cooked fresh daily and salsas are whipped up fresh every few hours. They even make and bottle their own beverages here as well.
Given its location right on the transversal highway to the other side, this place makes a great stop before or after a spin around the island.
Order at least 3 shrimp tacos and a Coca Cola to get started. The MUST HAVE item here is the dark green, roasted habanero salsa. Typically not even offered to gringos ~ ask for it and try it even if you think you don't like hot stuff! BEWARE: A little dab will do ya at first...then you can't get enough of it!! |
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"Casa Mission" - Family Owned and Operated!
Established: 2000
Hours: Daily 3pm - 11pm
Phone: 987-872-1641
Reservations Recommended
Credit Cards: Visa/Mastercard/American Express |
Cuisine: Traditional Mexican foods with seafood specialties
Location: Corner of Avenida 55
& Benito Juarez
Website: www.missioncoz.com |
Casa Mission offers superb food, however the real attraction here is not the food, but the setting. Located off the beaten path, the restaurant is the veranda area of a large hacienda style Mexican home. It is surrounded on all sides by an extensive garden that combines perfectly with the colonial hacienda ambiance. One of the most romantic spots on the island for cocktails or dinner or a special reception event.
This family also owns/operates La Mission Parilla on 30 Avenida, La Mission Parilla Sur near the International Pier and La Mission restaurant on AR Salas between Melgar & Avenida 5. |
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"Chilango's Taqueria" - Huge Portions ~ you won't leave here hungry!
Established: 1993
Hours: Daily
6pm - 1am
Credit Cards: None |
Cuisine: Mexican Quesadillas or Huaraches
Location: Avenida Pedro Joaquín Coldwell (formerly Avenida 30)
Between Calle 3 Sur & Morelos |
This family-owned business has been around for many years and continues to be one of the few places on the island where you can find huaraches. They feature handmade tortillas which are made and cooked at the counter right in front of you and essentially offer two menu choices: Quesadillas or Huaraches.
Simply put, huaraches are open faced tortillas smeared with beans plus the meat/veggie topping that you select while quesadillas are tortillas folded over cheese and the meat/veggie topping picked. Choose your meat or vegetable ingredients from the fresh daily selection housed behind the glass case at the kitchen counter.
If you need some suggestions, we recommend starting out with a nopales quesadilla (yes, we mean cactus) and a papas (smashed potatoes) quesadilla.
Don't forget to act like a local and eat the awesome green salsa offered on the table and try their tasty "Agua de Jamaica" to drink! |
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"Conchita Del Caribe" - Pick Your Own Fresh Fish to Eat!
Established: 1999
Hours: Daily
11:30am - 7:30pm
Food Service: Dine In
Take Out
No Delivery
Credit Cards: VISA/MC |
Cuisine: Seafood
Location: Avenida 8 de Octubre
(formerly Avenida 65)
Between Calles 13 & 15 Sur
Phone: 987- 872-5888 |
Now open in their new location with the same great menu! If you love seafood, this is the place for you -- it's far from the tourist zone and priced for locals. Specifically, the whole fish is very reasonably priced since this is a big island favorite. After ordering a fish, the waiter will ask patrons to pass into the front kitchen area to select their fish from the day's fresh catch. It is then weighed and prepared according to preference: fried or grilled.
The shrimp and lobster are also excellent choices, and you shouldn't leave Conchita without trying a small ceviche mixto as an appetizer, since ceviche is really an island staple!
Don't go here without an appetite!
Remember that the smaller fish fry up better than the big ones and that whatever you select goes great with an ice-cold cerveza. |
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"D'Limonds" - Cozy place to read your favorite book!
Cuisine: Cakes and desserts, coffee and snacks, full breakfast menu.
Location: Juarez
at corner with 55 Ave Sur |
Hours: Monday- Saturday
7am- 11pm
Phone: 987-120- 0253 |
Wonderful Cake and Dessert shop where you can enjoy coffee and treats. They bake cakes to order in any shape and size and are now open for a full breakfast menu! |
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"El Moro" - Over 30 Years of Serving Travelers!
Established: 1980
Hours: Daily
1pm - 11pm
Closed Thursdays
Credit Cards: MC/VISA |
Cuisine: Traditional Yucatecan Style Mexican & Seafood; Kids menu
Location: Avenida 75 Bis
Between Calles 2 & 4 Norte |
Rodolfo "El Moro" Chacon and his sons have been serving tourists and locals alike since 1980 and despite being a long way from the waterfront, El Moro remains a popular destination for island newcomers as well as frequent visitors. El Moro is continued proof that a tourist zone location is not a requisite for success. When it comes to good food ~ folks will find you!
El Moro offers an extensive menu with traditional Mexican platters prepared Yucatecan style and featuring several different mole sauces. They also offer an excellent seafood platter called the Zacarias Special, however we love to order the "fish in paper" or "shrimp in wires" (shrimp-kebob) from the English side of the menu. There is also a kids section of the menu and hamburgers for those not wanting to sample the local cuisines.
If you stop in on a Saturday or Sunday, you'll generally find them cooking up some cochinita pibil or one of their other Yucatecan specialties. This spot is famous for always serving their guests an extra dish "on the house," and we give them an extra star for being one of the friendliest places we've come across yet. |
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"El Sazon de Cameron" - Delicious Fish Tacos!
Cuisine: Seafood
Tacos
Ceviches
Breakfast
Location: Juarez
Between
Avenidas 55 & 60 |
Hours: Daily
7am- 4pm
Phone: 987-100-3066 |
Newly opened taco place where you can get delicious fish tacos and wonderful ceviches.They open early for breakfast serving a mixture of egg based taco mixtures and chile relenos! |
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"El Triunfo Rosticeria" - Great to-go food for around the island aventure!
Established: 1990
Hours: Daily
10am - 5pm
Or Until Sold Out
Phone: None
Walk Up Only |
Cuisine: Roasted chicken from
Wood Burning Brick Oven
Location: Corner of Calle 4 Norte
Avenida Pedro Joaquín Coldwell
(formerly Avenida 30) |
An island tradition for that trip to the other side of the island. Just stop here before heading to the beach for a couple of chickens which come with tortillas, rice and other local 'taco making filler." Chickens start coming off the roaster more around 11am so plan accordingly! Nothing is better on a hot day at the beach than this fresh, warm chicken wrapped in tortillas. And what a money saver too with the restaurant prices these days on the other side of the island!
No need to go earlier than 10am as chickens must roast for several hours. |
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"La Cuisine" - New Healthy Eating with 100% fresh ingredients!
Cuisine: Comida Saludable
Comida Corrida
Location: Calle 11 entre 65 Bis y 70
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Hours: Monday - Saturday
7am - 7pm
Closed Sunday
Phone: 987-872-0738 |
La Cuisine is a new healthy option for eating here in Cozumel! Using the Nurtibalance Program based on the Zone Diet all choices are made with 100% fresh ingredietnts! Now Open for Breakfast! |
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"La Mission Parilla" - Family Owned and Operated!
Established: 1996
Hours: Daily
7am - 11pm
Phone: 987-872-1641
Credit Cards: Visa/MC/Amex |
Cuisine: Traditional Mexican foods.
Until 11am Breakfast menu from $ 35 - 55 pesos
Until 6pm Lunch menu $ 40 pesos
(Includes punch to drink)
Until 11pm Dinner menu $40 - 250 pesos
Location: Corner of Calle 2 Norte
Avenida Pedro Joaquín Coldwell
(formerly Avenida 30)
Website: www.missioncoz.com |
Mission Parilla is hands down the best value and quality "local style" food in Cozumel. Located in the mid-town area, this is a popular restaurant for those island adventurers who tend to stay off the beaten path. Parilla has the most economical plate breakfasts and lunches on the island so the place is always filled with locals. Their dinner menu is economical but includes everything from chile relleno to shrimp shiskabobs and more!
Parilla earned even more respect here on the island in 2005 after hurricane Wilma as literally it was the only place open and serving food to the public for weeks. While stories of gouging and profit taking in other stores were all around, Mission Parilla prices and service remained the same. This restaurant also took on the responsibility of feeding the hundreds of electrical workers that were brought in from the mainland to restore power to the island. All the while, service never faltered for locals at Parilla.
This family also owns/operates Casa Mission on 55 Avenida and La Mission restaurant on AR Salas between Melgar & Avenida 5. |
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"Las Palmas Loncheria" - Local style cooking doesn't get any better!
Cuisine: Breakfast & Lunch
Food typical of this region
Location: Calle 3 Sur
& Avenida 25 |
Hours: Monday - Saturday
9:30am - 7pm
Closed Sunday
Food Service: Dine In
Take Out
No Delivery |
A locals favorite, this family operated establishment prepares a variety of lunch plates typical of this region. From seafood to breaded pork, this is Cozumel style home cooking at its best! Daily specials are offered on the chalkboard. All lunches include a bowl of soup and one of their "flavored water" drinks.
Instead of the pasta soup tell them you would prefer beans and rice [frijoles con arroz] and try the Jamaica [ha-may-ka] flavored water made from flower petals.
A great thing to order if you feel like splurging is the shrimp brochetta…they really know how to grill it!!
Or the "Mero - al Mojo de Ajo" (Grouper grilled in garlic) is a superb choice as well! |
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"Los Garanones" - Tacos and Cheeses!
Established: 2008
Hours: Daily
11am - 1:30am
Food Service: Dine In
Take Out
No Delivery |
Cuisine: Mexican
Location: Calle 11 Sur
Between Avenidas 40 & 45
Across from Sports Fields
Phone: 987-869-1646 |
Located in the heart of mid-town Cozumel with an excellent menu that includes not only tacos, fajitas and the like but also offers guacamole and melted cheese dishes which are perfect for group meal sharing. It's no wonder this place has become an instant favorite of locals and travelers! Excellent selection of table salsas here too including one very interesting garlic salsa not found in many other eateries here! |
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"Los Seras" - Tacos and Pizza!
Established: 1990
Hours: Daily
7pm - 5:00am
CLOSED MONDAY
Food Service: Dine In
Take Out
No Delivery |
Cuisine: Mexican &
Pizza Local Style
Location: Avenida 30
Calle 7 Sur
Phone: None
Walk Up & Order
to Take Out |
Los Seras is simply an island staple among locals for tacos, tortas and pizza! Tacos don't get much better than these! The take out business forms a line every night while the restaurant is always full as well. Seras is a big hit with the late night crowd since it's about the only place open with food after the bars close.
Seras offers a wide variety of pizza, too! The pizza area is a separate kitchen and service area which serves up "locals style" pizzas (this is NOT Domino's OK!) Excellent selection of table salsas here too including one incredible guacamole habanero mix not found anywhere else that is totally addictive!
The meat servings on each taco are large so order tacos with "double tortilla." It costs only a couple of pesos more but this way an order of 2 tacos really becomes 4 smaller ones with room to try the tasty salsas! |
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"Pescaderia San Carlos" - Incredibly fresh seafood!
Established: 1999
Hours: Daily
7am - 5pm
Food Service: Dine In
Take Out
No Delivery
Credit Cards: None |
Cuisine: Seafood
Location: Avenida 50 Bis
Between Calle 3 Sur &
ARosado Salas
(Across from Mari Tere store
& diagonal from DIF Park)
Phone: 987-872-7440 |
Be brave and adventurous and give this spot a try. Rather than selling what he catches to local restaurants, this enterprising fisherman established his own eatery where customers can select from his catch of the day. The filetes empanizado (battered fried fish) is by far the best on the island. Try the seafood soup or the ceviche, which is mixed seafood in salsa. If you're really hungry, check out Carlos' whole fried fish.
Initially this was a "to go" or "take out" place only but now the restarurant area in back has been expanded to serve his growing base of loyal customers.
Expect to wait in line on Sundays for take out! |
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"Popeye Seafood Restaurant" - Fresh Caught Fish Every Day!
Established: 1992
Food Service: Dine In
Take Out
No Delivery |
Location: Calle 2 Norte
Between Avenidas 25
& Pedro Joaquín Coldwell (formerly Avenida 30)
Phone: 987 - 872-0271 |
A great seafood place for lunch and an ice cold beer. Popeye's serves ceviches, shrimp cocktails, fried fish, lobster, grilled seafood, octopus, and seafood stuffed chile rellenos. |
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"Bucannos Bar & Grill" - Cozumel's Best Kept Secret
Cuisine: Festive Carribean-Mexican Restaurant
Amenities: Sand beach with easy ocean entry
Off Shore Snorkel Park ~ rated in top 3 by Carnival Cruise Lines
Seaside beach location
Palapas and benches on the beach
Two large fresh water pools
Lockers and change rooms
Large A.C. bathrooms
Outdoor beach shower
Rock climbing and repel park in premises
Snorkel equipment rental
Kayak rental
Parasailing and wave runner rental
Beach massage
Towel rental
Location: Club Cozumel Caribe
Playa San Juan Beach, Costera Norte Km 4.5
www.clubcozumelcaribe.info |
Menu: Appetizers include grilled calamari and rcok shrimp salad, calamari rings with
cilantro aioli & balsamic chipotle reduction, classic nachos grande, ' three amigo'
appetizer platter etc.
Light Lunches include Cozumel's best burger, blackened fish soft shell tacos,
grilled cilantro lime shrimp quesadillas and Buccanos adobo chicken chorizo
pizza to name a few.
Lunch entres include coconut/ almond crusted jumbo shrimp w/tequila lime butter
on poblano coconut rice, pan seared blackened grouper fillet, grilled lobster tail,
grilled marinated skirt steak and seafood platter etc...
Hours: Monday thru Saturday 9:00- 5:00 pm
Sunday 10:00 - 6:00 pm
Credit Cards: Master Card and Visa Accepted |
Enjoy the unexpected in traditional cuisine! |
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"Love Cafe & Bar" - Live Band !!
Established: 2010
Hours: Monday - Sunday
10am - 12am
Phone: 987-121-0953 |
Menu: Happy Hour &
Sunset Specials
6pm - 8pm
Location: Rafael E. Merlgar &
Bulevard Aeropuerto
At Playa Casitas |
Featuring live band right on the beach, this restaurant and bar is a local's favorite and it's hard to beat this place for watching the sunset! |
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"Paradise Beach Restaurant" - Well worth the Visit!
Hours: Daily 9 am - 5 pm
Website: www.paradise-beach-cozumel.net |
Location: Carretera Costera Sur Km. 14.50 between San Francisco & Playa Sol (Mia). Located 9 miles south of downtown, Paradise Beach is a short taxi ride away. |
If you like Margaritaville, then you'll love this place! The food at Paradise Beach restaurant alone is worth the visit. Sit by the white sand beach looking out over the clear Caribbean Sea. Enjoy Mexican dishes such as ceviche and nachos or more traditional dishes like Black Angus hamburgers and buffalo chicken wings.
The quality of food and service is to a very high standard and the location is stunning. If you have a light appetite simply enjoy Paradise Beach’s famous Guacamole and Chips and watch the world go by. |
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"La Hach Restaurant & Bar" - Live Rock & Reggae !!
Established: 2010
Hours: Sunday -Tuesday:
11:00am - 12:00pm
Wednesday - Saturday:
11:00am - 3:00am |
Menu: Daily 5pm - 7pm
2 x 1 Beer
Monday - Wednesay
9pm - 12pm
3 x 2 of Your Favorite Beer
SATURDAY:
FREE TEQUILA SHOTS!
SATURDAY NIGHT FREE SHOTS OF TEQUILA!
Location: Km. 2.9 on
Coastal Hwy South
In front of Hotel
Villa Blanca |
Featuring live rock and reggae, this restaurant and bar is a local's favorite and always crowded! With all the drink specials offered throughout the week, it's hard to beat this place! Check it out! |
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"Paprika Restaurant"
Established: 2010
Location: Carretera Costera
Sur @ Km 4.5
Phone: 987-872-2404 |
Hours: Monday - Sunday
9am - 11pm
Services: Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner |
An excellent beachside place to go for Mexican Caribbean food with a flair! Don't miss their house special plate: HOT WINGS!! But buy yourself a beer first because they are not for the faint of heart! |
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My family and I have returned to Cozumel many times - it's a favorite destination and we have watched it change over the past 20 years. The Cozumel Insider is a great publication - it's a wonderful way to keep up with the news about one of our favorite islands. We are preparing to visit again this August and the Insider has shown us some different activities to try, as well as helped to bring us up to date with local political and ecological happenings. We're delighted to see the interest in wildlife conservation throughout the area. Keep up the good work on this terrific site. D. McClean ~ unknown
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Dear Sherri,
Our family met you just a week ago when we arrived in Cozumel, a little overwhelmed and in need of a hotel. You gave us great suggestions and we had a lovely week at Hotel Cozumel. I wanted to write and thank you for all your time and consideration. We also followed your beach suggestions and had wonderful snorkeling. Thank you, Sherri, for taking the time with us. And thank you for your wonderful website. We wish you the very best in the New Year and always. Foley Family ~ Minnesota
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Thank you SO MUCH for all the valuable information! I know we are going to have a wonderful time. We will be in Cozumel until 12:00 midnight so I am sure we will have plenty of time to visit the places you have mentioned. I hate we will not have the pleasure of meeting you! You have been so helpful with everything! The company you work for if very fortunate to have an employee such as you! You are truly an asset to them! Thank you again for everything and I hope you have a wonderful day!
Sincerely,
Debbie Long :-) D. Long ~ Hampstead, NC
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I want to take a moment to thank you at COZUMELINSIDER for all of your help. This is the first time I have ever booked activities such as these online and was very nervous about how it all worked. You took the time to answer all of my questions and even followed upwith a phone call to make sure you had all the information you needed to book the perfect vacation fun for my family. Thanks so much for making this a great experience! I can hardly wait to get there and enjoy all of these wonderful things! S. Daggett ~ Woodland Park, CO
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Sherri and her staff did everything under the sun to help us get on one of their shore excursions. Phone calls and emails were promptly acknowledged and answered cheerfully and professionally. These are "home" folks; no need to worry about language or accents getting in the way of success. Book with confidence, and have fun! J Meyers ~ San Antonio, Texas
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