La Choza is the best Mexican cuisine from a restaurant I have ever had. My wife and I happened upon this magical place while we were visiting Cozumel, Mexico. The ambiance is super relaxed with its open air layout. The have an open kitchen as well where you can see the cooks make their masterpieces. The smells alone are heavenly. Our waiters were super helpful and constantly checked on us to see if we needed anything. They bring every table their fresh tortilla chips with their in-house creamy zesty salsa. The salsa had a nice spicy kick to it. Before they bring your entrees, they will offer one of two homemade soups. The options are a bean soup or chicken noodle with lime. My wife and I chose the chicken noodle, which was absolutely amazing. It had an orange broth with thin noodles in it, but the best part was the flavor of the broth. It was wonderful spiced and very savory. For my lunch, I ordered the Shrimp a la Diabla. It features shrimp in their spicy chipotle sauce and comes with rice and steamed vegetables. This dish is a favorite of mine to order in the United States, but I've never had it as good as I had it at La Choza. The steamed vegetables looked like typical steamed vegetables, but the flavor was perfect. They put a seasoning on them that made them go well with the rest of the dish. My wife ordered the Flank Steak, which is a marinated beef fillet with guacamole and grilled onions. The steak was so tender and was perfect for cutting up into strips and eating on one of their fresh flour tortillas. To go with our perfect meal, we got to hear live musicians go to tables and take requests for tips. If you don't want to pay them to pay something at your table, just simply say no thank you. The waiters will not automatically bring you your check as they want you to take the time you desire and enjoy yourself. When you are ready to leave, simply let your waiter know and they will bring the bill to you. It is also important to know that they take both pesos and USD. I can't say enough about how much I enjoyed this place. If you are ever in Cozumel, Mexico, you should try La Choza. read more

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Always a good meal. And cold beer. Sopas are flood too. Flan to end it. Been coming for decades

Got the fish in the banana leaf it was amazing The soup so so good And the chipotle pepper salsa had a good kick Chips were on point Please check this place out read more

So nice and so yummy. The staff was very pleasant and there were many fans. Had ceviche, chicken relleno and chicken mole. Delicious!

Great, authentic Mexican food. Nice atmosphere and staff. Wonderful, fresh menu selections. read more

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Taxi recommendation. Tasty fajitas and fresh guacamole. Pollo Enmoladas were very good Excellent and friendly service. read more

Came here for lunch when in town; most amazing authentic made from scratch meal in Cozumel we had! Tequila definitely hits different so one margarita is all you need came here from a recommendation of our taxi driver when coming into town; will be back!!! read more

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This spot had been one of my dads favorites before he died so when we went on our memorial cruise, it made sense to stop here in his honor. I really love the restaurant. It's an open air place with a beautiful garden. It rained some while we were there and watching the rain fall right next to our table was very relaxing. We all had a margarita which was very tasty. Then we had ceviche which was terrific. It was so fresh and the didn't blink an eye when I asked for an entire bowl of cilantro. I really love cilantro. All of the food is fresh and cooked with love. The people and service are fast and friendly. Definitely a must try in the are. read more

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Craving Fried Fresh Fish, preferably red snapper and I got it! Anything fried, unless the restaurant uses bad cooking oil, is always tasty. That's why they are not healthy. The flavor of the fish is, indeed, yummy but we already know that. It's a fresh fish. I brought my own chili sauces (Cajun Seafood Boil Dipping Sauce and Szechuan Chili Oil both are homemade). Well, the fried fish is perfect with my spicy Cajun Sauce. My husband ordered Tikinchick Fish Fillet: Yucatán style Mahi Mahi wrapped in Banana Leaves with achiote onions and tomatoes. He said it's yummy. However, once he added the fresh green habanero chili sauce (separately requested), the flavor jumps to a while another level. The green habanero chili sauce is spicy but NOT TERRIBLY SPICY. If you order this dish, ask for the green habanero sauce (picture), and add a little at a time, to your taste. read more

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If here on a cruise I would highly recommend to stop here for lunch. Something different than ship food and really good. Margarita was excellent and chicken/beef fajitas are yummy. I am a cheese fan so got a side of shredded cheese and it was a must read more

Our son told us he was going to disown us if we didn't eat sopes in Cazumel. We picked La Chosa at random and could not be more delighted We asked for sopes... And we're told they were not on the menu but just wait and they would take care of us. Within about 2 minutes they brought us some fish sausage sopes. . then they kept coming back it's more and more little sauces and creams to add to the top of them! We kept stacking these delicious little towers of goodness with guacamole sauce and crema!!! This place is beautiful on the staff is so friendly! We were served by four different people, everybody just kept bringing us more and more delicious food. Everything you could dream of in a restaurant!!! We were even seated in front of our very own Aztec deity! read more

I was wonderfully happy and indulged with amazing Mexican food in Cozumel until I came to this place yesterday night. I couldn't believe how a restaurant got high ratings like this could be a completely let down. Let's start with the good things: restaurant looks very nice from outside, with some decor and water feature. The server is nice and attentive. and they sell some souvenirs in the cashier! You can definitely tell this place is catered to tourists. We are served with the complimentary tortillas and dips. their house-made chips are very hard, and the guacamole is runny and bland, the creamy spicy sauce taste like mayo which is ok. but hey it is free right...so all good. I go ahead and order Azteca soup and fish ceviche, my husband has Mole Poblano chicken, grilled fish and grilled chicken for my sons. The only thing I could eat for the whole entire meal is the Azteca soup, and it is not even good. The fish ceviche is not fresh and overcooked. It is fishy and chewy. I love ceviche and every time I eat Mexican food we order one. I had some not so good ceviche back home in Toronto. this one top that!! I was so disappointed! and ALL the protein in the meal taste awful.. the grilled fish reminds me the cheap frozen fillets from food court, the chicken thigh from the mole is mushy... disgusting!! The entree comes with soup and the chicken rice soup taste like water...how can you mess up chicken soup?!? The two stars are for service and nice decoration. Food: zero star read more

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This is not a taco place. They have real authentic Mexican food. The chips come with a spicy creamy salsa. It is warm and like a queso . The nachos were meaty and fresh made chips . I got the mole chicken and the mole was so rich. The even have fish tacos but small portions. The drinks are ice cold and service is on point. There is an outdoor garden area . Very good lunch / dinner place. read more

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We came here looking for authentic flavor after having been at the resort for days. My youngest daughter finally got her plate of French fries, which always a large portion. My oldest daughter got the chicken quesadilla which was enough food for a child and a woman but might not fill up the gents. We got a round of Pico de gallo and guacamole for the table. The Pico de gallo comes in a huge soup bowl. The guacamole had lots of tomato but needed salt. This is a Pepsi place and they have a full bar. BEWARE: the complimentary chips and dip is not cheese, it's a strange spicy mustard. The ambience is casual and the decorations are interesting to look at. The staff were friendly and spoke English well. They had restrooms inside as well as a bar set aside from the dining area. read more

La Choza - Guacamole - Mexican Near Me - Cozumel, ROO

Retreat from tha heat!?! Stopped in for lunch during a cruise. Large airy dining area with fans and well staffed. It is in a tourist area so menus and prices reflect that but the food was good and the beer was available. Megan and I are no good judge of what is authentic Mexican food, but Megan's mole was tasty and my shrimp ceviche was light and refreshing. They had a couple guitarists come through and play at the tables for tips which can be a little intrusive during a meal but if you don't want the tourist hospitality maybe this isn't the town for you. read more

Chicken Fajitas (with cheese) was DELICIOUS! Guacamole was exceptional! Staff was exceptional & very friendly! Ambience was such a cozy, chill vibe. Get ready for a musician to visit the table for a song! (Yes, tip him!) 10/10 read more

We came back to this restaurant twice for dinner. There is ample seating for guests. Both times we were there, it was almost packed. The spicy condiment with the chips is so yummy. The rest of our food (vegetarian quesadillas for me) were really enjoyable. Service can be slow, but that's more on us with USA-expectations for servers to kick you out as quickly a possible. I can't wait to return to this restaurant on a future trip to Cozumel. read more

La Choza - Veggie quesadilla with guacamole and refried beans. - Mexican Near Me - Cozumel, ROO

Great experience here! Complimentary chips and sauce (mustard sauce?) while we waited to order. Huge juices and drinks. We ordered shrimp kabobs and tropical shrimp. Both were awesome, but the tropical shrimp sauce was the best thing I've tasted in a while!!! Ordered a side of pico (huge portion!). Restaurant had tons of fans and shade; felt fresh even on a hot night. Totally recommend! read more

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Was recently on a cruise with a stop in Cozumel. My sister had been here many times and said it was amazing. Boy was she right. We got the guacamole to start with which was incredible. Loved the crispy chips. The spicy cheese sauce that came out with the chips at first was great as well. We both ordered a regular margarita on the rocks. When they came out we were wondering how big the larger size was because they were huge. They were very good and very refreshing. I ordered the Shrimp Fajitas with cheese on top. The grilled onions that were with the shrimp were perfectly cooked and delicious. The tortillas were very fresh and good as well. My sister ordered the flank steak (which she usually orders). She gave me a piece to try. It was very tender and juicy. Delicious!!!! Their prices were very reasonable and the service was great. Will definitely return on my next visit!!! read more

La Choza - Mexican Near Me - Cozumel, ROO

Not a traditional Mexican food place to eat. I would say avarage. I ordered the ceviche and it was not good, not fresh. The chicken mole was bland. I really can't understand the whole fuss about this place. I've eaten way better Mexican food in LA. read more

Great food, atmosphere, service. Had the flank steak was really good, son had cheese quesadilla, and hubby had shrimp tacos.

We came here several times during our Cozumel vacation! Servers were all so very friendly, efficient and kind. Live music was a surprise and wonderful! The food was also SO good! We got the Chile relleno, chicken with mole sauce and tamarindo juice! We especially loved the homemade corn tortillas. They accept credit card! High recommend this place! read more

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The seafood fajitas were excellent. The chili relleno was ok. Margaritas good and service excellent.

Service 5 stars ambience 5 stars ,food done with love 5 stars.Thank you guys for incredible dinner.

Our favorite restaurant in all of Cancun, Playa Del Carmen and Cozumel. We have been here 3 or 4 times now and it never disappoints! This last time we took the ferry from Playa just to eat here. Everything from the chips and most unique and delicious salsa to the entrees and fresh fish are amazing!! read more

Came over here for a quick bite while husband is busy in the dive shop doing some registration. Ordered their soup and chicken, quesadillas. Soup taste good but there are goat cheese in it, so i gave it to husband eventually when he walks in. The chicken quesadilla i think the chef is too generous with the cheese, husband thinks it's great, but it's too much for me. I guess i didn't order the right thing, seems this is a popular restaurant with very nice deco. read more

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We took the ferry to Cozumel from Playa Del Carmen as a day trip and were only on the island long enough for one meal. And I'm so glad I chose this place! I was starving and ordered an Aztec soup to start and then a flank steak as my main entree. The Aztec soup was delicious, tasted kind of like a fancy tortilla soup. The flank steak was cooked perfectly and the guac and beans that came with it were great. My boyfriend ordered chicken fajitas which he also really enjoyed. I also had a margarita and a slice of avocado pie. The avocado pie was SO GOOD, I wish there was a place back home where I can order this. read more

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La Choza is the "go to" restaurant in Cozumel. Made famous with their frozen avocado pie. Food is delicious and never disappoints. The grilled items are my favourites. If you're lucky you will get some live entertainment by a very cool guitarist with a "Zorro" mask on and a cape. Not exactly sure what the style is called, definitely some traditional form of Spanish guitar and very good. If you're in Cozumel come here and definitely get the avocado pie for dessert read more

While in Cozumel, we asked our scooter rental person where to go for lunch. (My cousin asked where the locals eat while I specifically asked for tacos.) He suggested La Choza, so we headed here on Friday, December 7th and arrived around 1:15pm. The was a line, so a little wait for our party of six. It probably took about 15 mins to get a table. *Fish Ceviche (172 pesos) *Shrimp Ceviche (199 pesos) *Fajitas: Chicken (167 pesos) x1; Mixed, 2 ingredients - Chicken & Fish, Pork & Beef (194 pesos) x2 *Veracruz Fish Fillet: white wine, tomato, bell pepper, onion, olives and capers (194 pesos) *Cerveza: Sol, Dos Equis (41 pesos) x2 I really wanted tacos, so I was a little disappointed they didn't offer any. Instead, the roommate and I decided to share a mixed fajita plate. I believe we got the pork and beef. It was fine. Can't go wrong with meat on a hot plate. We all shared the ceviches which were both huge! Even though they were different seafoods, they were very similar in flavor. Highlight of the meal was actually the complimentary chips and dip. The dip was similar to a thinner queso. Very tasty. If you like your food with a kick, remember to ask for hot sauce. Theirs had a nice subtle spice. Service here was average. Took a while to order as the servers were busy. The restaurant was packed and I think there were only two waiters on the floor? It took even longer to pay the check as we used a credit card. We only had our scooters for a certain amount of time, so we wanted to get out of here and on the road. Average Mexican food. The place actually kinda reminded me of El Torito back in the states. I'm no Mexican food connoisseur, but I feel like there are better options out there. read more

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This place is authentic Mexican food. While it is geared toward locals, they are welcoming to everyone. We come here every time we are on a cruise. Chips and salsa almond with soup (chicken or fish) is complementary. The margaritas are well balanced and strong! This is our first stay in Cozumel and we had to eat some La Choza. read more

La Choza - Chicken soup, chips and salsa, and a delicious margarita on the rocks, w/ salt of course! - Mexican Near Me - Cozumel, ROO

Delicious food, great service and ambience. Highly recommend the fish fajitas and guacamole.

We came to Cozumel on a Princess Cruise and had to check out La Choza based on its Yelp reviews. We started off with a margarita and chips and salsa. Let me tell you something about this salsa it's unlike anything anything I've ever had and I'm Mexican. Cozumel has its own salsa and they won't tell you the recipe but they will sell you a jar for only $6. We had shrimp fajitas and chiles rellenos. Service was fantastic, place nice and open Aired, like most places on this island. They take credit cards which is actually important as most of the Island doesn't have internet services and even electricity. Stop here and get yourself a jar of salsa. Also get yourself a slice of their Avocado Pie it tastes like Key lime pie with a touch of Avocado. read more

Very nice place. Food is excellent and a lot of options for the hungry and not-so-hungry. Very pleasant and prompt service. If it's hot (and of course it is!) sitting near the courtyard with a fan is nice. read more

Good food and very friendly service. The price was great also..40 USD for 3 adults We will return on our next visit. read more

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La Choza is definitely a place you should visit in Cozumel! Food is incredible and drinks are amazing. We are regular visitors in Cozumel and this is the best restaurant in the Island! read more

Great food, tastes like the real deal. And the drinks are amazing! Will come back several times.

Food is delicious, service was spot on, 3rd time visiting (non cruise traveler) fajitas are awesome! read more

La Choza - Outside - Mexican Near Me - Cozumel, ROO

My favorite sitdown meal in Cozumel. Breakfast was delish from the juice to the entrees to the salsas, and it was both fast and fresh, with nice ambiance. Really should have come back here for dinner too, because a lot of the other places we went had equally good reviews but were more expensive and nowhere near as tasty. read more

Steak was an inexpensive cut, but prepared poorly. Very little marbling and a lot of connective tissue which isn't bad on its own but it seemed grilled which isn't enough time for the tissues to break down. Clearly used a tenderizer and a salty brine to compensate. Nachos were very basic, chicken was bland, likely a frozen cut. Guac was not seasoned enough, and didn't fully incorporate the avocado. Price for 2: ~$35 USD read more

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My family has been here 3 times on different cruises over the past 15 years - we love it! An easy 7 minute walk from the cruise port and much more authentic/calm vibes than anywhere right at the port. Get the garlic shrimps, guacamole, ceviche, frozen margarita, and AVOCADO FROZEN PIE - it is life changing. Don't forget to tip the musical entertainment - so fun. We love this place and can't wait for the next opportunity to visit Cozumel and La Choza. read more

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