This place is a vibe. The ambiance is so chill with the pond, live music, fish tanks and chess set…read more The original location is outdoors (covered) with no AC. There are fans, but dress comfortably on warm nights. The lobster is awesome. Pick your own tail. They boil to order in sea salt water. Tender lobster served with drawn butter/garlic butter. Staff was welcoming, kind and friendly. Staff spoke great English. Definitely need to try this spot when in Cozumel.

Lobster is worth the trip to Cozumel. Have a drink , pick your lobster , eat key lime pie. Leave…read morevery happy

Beautiful atmosphere and top quality food!!! Good wait staff. Best desserts! You need to try the…read morecornbread & the churros.

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.

Tired of tacos? Need a break from burritos, quesadillas, or gringas? Then definitely hit Guido's…read more It's not the cheapest joint on Cozumel, but it's one of the best. The caprese with Oaxaca cheese is worth checking out. The pesto is great. Simultaneously smooth and also has a nice bite. The squid ink linguini is a wonderful... and don't sleep on dessert. If you're a small party, the bar is a great option, but the back patio is lovely, too. Service is prompt, friendly, and attentive. Ask for a wine recommendation if you're up for something new. I did. I'd never have picked the recommendation... and I learned something new. Maybe you will, too.

The staff! The atmosphere! The food! Across the board I felt beyond welcomed, and pampered…read more You walk into this cozy little hallway of a restaurant but to your surprise the back is a beautiful, serene oasis. With beautiful trees growing through the floor to the ceiling, the gorgeous lights that twinkle and bring romance to the space, it is all perfect. The staff! Wow! We never felt rushed but always were attended to. The food came with the perfect attention to detail and timing. At no point did I feel rushed or a burden to anyone. What an amazing feeling. Now the food! I am from a very prominent Italian food area and I was very impressed with that selections. The lasagna was stunning, the carbonara needed nothing and gave you that sweet hug from the inside you dream of. I got the ravioli with butternut squash and ricotta. I was stunned. It has been over a week since I had it and I still dream about it at night. What a hidden gem!

great food and the atmosphere made the food even better. plan to come back on our next visit to…read moreCozumel

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 food and even better service. Angie is the best! Midnight ribs had me closing my eyes while…read moreeating. When visiting Cozumel, Kinta is a must!!

Upscale restaurant with great drinks. Beautiful restaurant right in the water. We had lasagna and…read moretuna steak. Lasagna was great and Tuna was outstanding!!

The food was not the best mariscos that I've had. The cocktail drinks were somewhat weak. However,…read morewe gave this place its four stars based on the overall experience. We walked down the malecón. Came across this nicely kept place. Headed down the steps and into an outdoor seating area where after dining, we could enjoy a piece of the Caribbean Sea. They had no problem with us keeping our baggage on one of their chairs as we waded in the water.

Great spot for dinner. View of the sunset was amazing, service was great and food tasty. We enjoyed…read morethe guacamole and steak and chicken tacos. Margaritas were also quite good. Give it a try if you are on the north side of the Centro area.

What a lovely spot on Cozumel. Offering indoor and outdoor seating, La Cocay is a casual but…read moreelevated experience with excellent service. We arrived late afternoon and we were pleasantly greeted and quickly seated. A nice solid menu of Italian/Mediterranean treats plus monthly specials posted on the exterior board. Full bar service, and plenty of Spanish wines offered. Prices are very reasonable and repeat that the service is excellent. In business approaching 30 years, this was our first visit and found it through a shout out on Yelp! The business is an American owned venture but very much offerings and atmosphere of a casual Mexican dinner. Some really interesting photographs throughout the restaurant that offer some insights into the island's history, the owners friends, and even her cats! We started with some wonderful empanadas and an octopus dish that was probably one of the best cooked I've had in memory. Great seafood options and daily fish specials. Like most of Central Cozumel, street parking can be a little tricky but not a showstopper. You may be interested in looking for a yard that offers car parking to get off the streets. We definitely will be back and highly recommend you check out this restaurant when in the area

Another year, another fantastic evening at La Cocay. Two of us shared two appetizers (grilled…read moreoctopus & goat cheese empanadas with mango chutney), entree if bacon-wrapped chicken stuffed with goat cheese. Along with a complimentary parmesan flatbread, it was more than enough food. Three drinks. All for $80. Service as usual is outstanding as was the decor. If you're a "foodie", this is a must-stop venue.

After a Tequila Tour our guide recommended Casa Mission and made reservations for 12 on the drive…read moreto the restaurant. Beautiful garden scenery as you walk up to the entrance of the restaurant which we were told its an actual home. The food was good and the service was good especially with a large party of 12 to accommodate. The Coconut Shrimp were large and cooked well. Served with a coconut dipping sauce. Mexican Coke for the win!! On the day we were there a Mariachi band was playing and even taking request

We had one of the best meals we've had in Mexico at this restaurant. The staff were personable,…read moreeverything was clean and the wheelchair access accessibility for the most part was good. I'll give a more detailed portion of that below. I had the steak fajitas and we had the lime chicken soup and the Mexican plate. The Mexican plate had a torta, chili relleno, tamale, quesadilla, green chicken enchilada, and a small portion of fajitas. Everything was delicious and well cooked. The gardens are gorgeous and I could easily see a wedding being held there. Wheelchair accessibility: you can tell hat they've put thought and effort into making this restaurant wheelchair accessible. There was an accessible entrance, and each of the restaurant entrances and had small ramps that were put in place, a little steep but nothing un- navigable. The aisles were open and roomy, and there were paved paths through the garden also accessible by wheelchair. The one hiccup is that the bathrooms have two small steps to get into them with no handrail.

If you visit Cozumel and don't dine at Azul Madera, you are truly missing out. We had the most…read morespectacular evening here -- an absolute standout dining experience that exceeded every expectation. The atmosphere immediately sets the tone: stunning, romantic, and effortlessly elegant. The kind of place that makes a night feel truly special from the moment you walk in. For dinner, I ordered the Black Rice with Octopus -- and I cannot say enough about it. The octopus was cooked to absolute perfection, tender and flavorful, and the presentation was nothing short of stunning. Every single bite was a delight. My husband went with the Surf and Turf -- lobster and filet mignon accompanied by the most incredible bacon mashed potatoes -- and he was completely blown away. Both the lobster and the filet were cooked exactly as ordered, beautifully plated, and bursting with flavor. We kept looking at each other across the table saying "this is unreal." But what truly elevated the evening was the service. Impeccable from start to finish -- attentive, warm, professional, and genuinely gracious without ever being intrusive. Our server made us feel like we were the only table in the restaurant. Azul Madera, you have earned every one of these five stars and then some. We will absolutely be back on our next visit to Cozumel. Highest possible recommendation!

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.

Obsessed with this place. It was on our must-eat list for Cozumel and it absolutely did not…read moredisappoint. My pasta was out of this world, and my husband's short rib was fantastic. The owner was so kind and welcoming, which made the experience even better. Definitely make a reservation ahead of time. We're already looking forward to going back in March, and yes, my crazy self called two months in advance to make sure I got the time I wanted. Highly, highly recommend. A true gem and such a unique dining experience in Cozumel.

Cozumel in late September isn't a postcard. It's humid, a little sticky, the kind of weather that…read moremakes you earn your dinner. The restaurant is open-air, the kind of place where fans work overtime and the heat is part of the atmosphere. If you're here for polished white-tablecloth perfection, you're missing the point. This is the kind of place where the food matters, and the people making it matter even more. We started with a margarita -- simple, clean, lime-driven, the way it should be. Then a surprise: a Mexican Chardonnay that was more than just a curiosity. It was bright, elegant, and held its own against what was about to come. The tuna tataki arrived like a quiet promise -- fresh, barely kissed by flame, layered with tomatoes and herbs that tasted like they'd been picked that morning. Then came the pasta. Not just pasta -- house-made, hand-cut strands with that chew you can only get when someone's sweating in the back rolling it out. One plate loaded with clams, briny and delicate, another brimming with mussels, shrimp, tomatoes -- a proper frutti di mare. This was Italian soul filtered through the Caribbean, kissed with garlic and oil, but unmistakably crafted with care. And then dessert. A cacao chocolate cake so rich, so unapologetically decadent, it silenced the table for a moment. This is the kind of cake you remember -- layered, moist, dark, a reminder that pastry is art when it's done right. But food is only part of the story. Joel, our waiter, was the other. A young man brimming with passion, the kind of person who doesn't just serve you but lets you glimpse the beating heart of the restaurant. His pride, his storytelling, his quiet attentiveness -- it elevated the night from a meal to an experience. Would I go back? In a heartbeat. Not because it's fancy, not because it's perfect, but because it's real. Real food, real people, real sweat. And in the end, that's what matters.