This place was recommended by a local. The food did not disappoint! The hostess & server were…read morefriendly and we were seated promptly. The atmosphere is an open flow restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating. There are some fans on but it doesn't override the heat. Overall we had a great experience & the food was delicious!

The one time I chose not to listen to the reviews...I should have trusted my gut instinct and left…read moreafter no one addressed me or offered me a water, minutes after being seated. I ordered the shrimp ceviche and mango margarita. While the ceviche was decent, the mango margarita was terrible. It felt like a waste of money. The taste was off and it was not strong at all. Next time I visit Cozumel, I'll be skipping this place!

We've visited several times over the years and really enjoyed each experience. We like that many of…read morethe restaurant's patrons are local - it makes us feel less touristy and like we are getting the real local cuisine. My husband usually gets a whole fried fish, but none were available on our last visit so he tried the fish fajitas instead. They were fresh and delicious. I tried the chile relleno and it was one of the best I've had anywhere, which is saying a lot because I love a good chile relleno. The chips and pico de gallo were also fresh and hard to stop eating. And the margaritas are always great. The staff is friendly and efficient, and they have several folks that speak English when out limited Spanish isn't enough. We definitely think it's worth a stop and recommend giving it a try.

Great local spot in Cozumel!! Quesadillas and margaritas hit…read morethe spot for sure!! Service was great and the local vibe was awesome!!

Stopped in for an early dinner. A nice, casual spot. Nothing fancy but fantastic food and good…read moreservice. We had the shrimp à la diabla and fish ceviche. Both were excellent. They have an extensive seafood menu. Highly recommended.

A small hole in the wall type place but it's a local favorite the food here is really good and…read morecheap.

Great pizzas good for take out. Fresh ingredients and baked in Italian oven. We love stopping by…read moreafter day at beach

Yummo new pizza place next to Uno mas on 10th between 2 and 4!…read more It's a cute store front with a bar to sit around, makes you feel part of the action. There is a beautiful pizza oven that's traditional and the center piece of the place. The owners are lovely, seems like a family run business. Prices reasonable and the flavors are exceptional! Keeping my fingers crossed that they deliver!!

Kondesa is one of those places where the setting almost steals the show. Almost…read more The restaurant is tucked away from the main tourist strip, and walking in feels like discovering a hidden garden. At night, it really comes alive. Lanterns hang from the trees casting a warm amber glow, everything feels soft and intimate, and a live band playing low-key jazz ties it all together. It's cozy, a little romantic, and honestly one of the better dining atmospheres on the island. Hard to say how it translates during the day, but at night, it works. The Food The food holds its own, even if the setting gets most of the attention. By Cozumel standards, it's some of the better food we had on the island. The menu leans creative but still approachable. We tried a bit of everything. The Mexican dumplings were fine. Not bad, not memorable. The trio of guacamoles was a hit, especially the one with fruit and bacon, which sounds questionable but works really well. The queso was exactly what you expect. Good, comforting, not trying to reinvent anything. The standout surprise was the tortillas. Freshly made and easily one of the best parts of the meal. They elevated everything they touched. The meat tacos were also very solid, well-seasoned and satisfying. Dessert was the house specialty, a cornbread-based dish with ice cream and toppings. Don't remember the name, but I remember finishing it, which says enough. Service Service was good across the board. Friendly, efficient, nothing over the top but nothing missing either. Overall Kondesa is worth visiting for the atmosphere alone, but the food makes sure it's not just a pretty place. Come for dinner, take your time, and enjoy the setting. It's one of those meals where the environment does half the work and the food handles the rest.

I had high hopes for Kondesa and it absolutely lived up to the hype. First off, the restaurant is…read moreabsolutely stunning. The lush plants and decor really elevate the atmosphere--I felt like I was dining in the middle of a jungle. But not a stuffy jungle with bugs everywhere! Our server (I believe his name was Victor?) was phenomenal--attentive, friendly, and made the whole experience even better. As for the food, everything was incredible. We started with the fundido and lionfish cakes. I didn't try the fundido myself, but everyone at the table couldn't stop raving about it. The lionfish cakes were so good, I was honestly tempted to skip an entree and just order another round of those. For my main, I had the Yucatán fish and it was unbelievably good. I hadn't had red snapper in a while and didn't know what to expect, but it totally blew me away. I'm already looking forward to my next trip to Cozumel, and Kondesa is definitely at the top of my list of reasons to return.

We were in town on a cruise port day and had a few hours to kill before a cruise excursion. We were…read morewalking through some of the markets and looked at a few other restaurants in the Mayan Plaza and that general area. We saw the upper patio of Macarena Tropic and figured we'd take a look and loved that it seemed more authentic and off the beaten path. It was considerably cheaper than the tourist restaurants and was excellent. We got a bunch of the lunch special tacos - fish, pork, chicken, beef and were all great. Exactly what we wanted. We also got the beef and cheese empanadas and they were 10 star. Would totally come back here next time we are in Cozumel.

Wow. The food here was some of the best we have ever had. I got the fish fillet with garlic and my…read morewife had the beef fajitas and both were amazing. It is crazy that this place wasn't swarming with people. Would definitely go again!

Enjoyed eating at this gem today south of downtown Cozumel. Friendly staff, great food, charming…read moreatmosphere and decor. Will be back!

We have eaten here twice and every time and everything we have had is the best restaurant in…read moreCozumel to us. The service the food and presentation and margaritas and guacamole are perfect. And I know I texted and a lot on this review.

Disappointing :( I wanted so much to love this restaurant!…read more Sadly, I was disappointed - after so many spectacular reviews here, and a recommendation from my dentist who loves restaurants. Here's why: The Good: Fettuccine Alfredo with shrimp was delicious, good portion size and pasta cooked perfectly with a rich and creamy sauce (expected for fettuccine Alfredo) and tender, large shrimp. My guest was my boyfriend who was having a birthday and the reason for our visit. He had the mahi-mahi "salt" dish and he said it was good, but it didn't knock his socks off. The price was not bad considering the atmosphere and lovely decor. Hostess was welcoming and gracious. The restaurant itself is beautiful, unique, and relaxing. Not so good: Our server was not very attentive, nor sincere in his enthusiasm and didn't check on us very often, nor did he smile. The service was actually the low point of the night. He described the dishes, but not with much detail and despite comping a birthday cheesecake for my boyfriend, he wasn't very warm or enthusiastic with his "happy birthday" wish barely audible. He brought a refill on a lemonade without it being requested, but then he charged us for the refill. Not cool. Overall, a bill of $60, with no appetizer and no alcohol for "decent" food did not live up to the great reviews or hype of this Restaurant. I don't think we will be back.

Came back here after 9 months, still great restaurant! Not many guest due to low season. While we…read morewere here, only 2 table of guest. I hope the restaurants in Cozumel could go through the low season! We are definitely following our instincts, we end up ordering the same thing! Everything still taste great! Love this place!

We did a day visit to Cozumel and Lobster Shack is located not far from the ferry port. With all…read morethe rave reviews, we had to stop by. It's a small restaurant with few seats inside and a couple of tables outside. We started with one Lobster Roll $260 before committing to getting four orders. It came with a side of tortilla chips and coleslaw. It was just alright, nothing really special or worth writing home about. We were glad we started with just the one as it would have been a lackluster experience. The roll was a bit dry and the coleslaw was bleh. We all took a bite and we concluded that we did not want to order anymore. Service was pleasant though.

Honestly nothing to write home about. No mexican twist or fusion. If you're just craving a lobster…read moreroll, it's not bad. It's pricey. I saw the high yelp ratings and was excited for something other than tacos and wish I got more tacos

Oh my goodness what can I say about this beautiful restaurant. My husband and I ate here yesterday…read more We had margaritas, beer, guacamole, chips, I had amazing coconut shrimp, my husband had shrimp and conch ceviche. The margaritas were perfect, service was great. Ceviche was so delicious. The restaurant is so clean. We have been here 2 weeks and this is hands down the best restaurant with reasonable prices. We loved the whole experience. May have to go back today.

My friend and I have been coming here year after year when we vacation in Cozumel. Our favorite…read morelocal place to get a whole Fried Garlic Fish. The place is very clean, the servers are all very friendly and nice and the food is always excellent. We picked out our fish (4lb. Snapper). You chose how you want it prepared (we like it fried). You chose the seasoning, in our case I choose garlic. The chef does his magic, you order a few beers and enjoy LOL "life is good."