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Visited La Choza while in Cozumel. The atmosphere was casual, open-air with a true Caribbean vibe, and the service was friendly and welcoming. Venture a few blocks away from the downtown tourist area and this is the kind of place you'll find -- more authentic, relaxed, and full of character. It's a great way to step outside the typical tourist spots and experience something a bit more local. Tried a variety of food and drinks -- everything was flavorful and satisfying, and the overall environment felt genuine. It's also a great spot for groups, with lively entertainment making its way around to the tables, adding to the fun energy. Overall, a great escape from the tourist core and absolutely worth the short walk. Saluti.
Great food in Cozumel! We arrived on cruise ship and the restaurant is about 10 minute walk. We had the chicken fajitas and they were very good. Complimentary chips and spicy sauce was nice treat. Service was friendly with English speaking waiter and menus. They accept Mexican pesos or USA $ and have posted exchange rate. Atmosphere is very casual and nice flow of air on a warm day. Definitely worth the walk for quality food in a comfortable environment. Will repeat.
The food was great. The environment was lovely and the service was wonderful. They were able to accommodate my daughter's tomato allergy too. They have free wifi. I noticed a pretty even mix of locals and tourists. I typically like to avoid touristy places and this place was great. Walking distance from the port and it was an easy walk with a wheelchair.
I had lunch at La Choza a couple of weeks ago while visiting Cozumel. It's located about 2 blocks from the downtown square. Inside it is an open air restaurant with many fans providing air circulation. I ordered the shrimp fajitas with corn tortillas and was told that neither the corn and flour tortillas are homemade which I thought was unusual being Mexico. First to arrive was a complimentary basket of chips with queso. The chips were thick and the queso spicy. Next, a bowl of chicken noodle soup was delivered with a reddish broth. Finally the sizzling platter of shrimp appeared with a side plate of guac and pico de gallo. The platter had a lot of onions and the shrimp were shelled and with no tail. This meal was good tasting. The soup was chicken flavored broth and noodles but I don't remember any meat. The fajitas were good too with the onions not providing as much flavor as I would have liked. I did feel the meal was a good value price wise and the table service was good. By the way they charge for each glass of ice tea.
Ignore the nay-sayers!!! I do not give 5 stars lightly. This was perfect. Warning: margaritas are strong! In a very good way. Flavor flavor flavor! NOT your American watered down Tex-Mex. The dip w/ the chips is spicy. It isn't cheese, but it's good. Yummy! Aztec soup had flavors/spices I've never had before. Delicious!! Quesadillas were so flavorful!! Surprise ending: my picky husband LOVED the dessert avocado pie! Sweet & delicious. (Chocolate pie is also to die for) Staff/environment are great - attentive but not at all annoying. There are indeed many locals here on a Thursday afternoon. I could sit here all day. Ps: ceiling fans for the win!
Chips and some mayo based dip brought out. Total NO on the dip. Asked for pico and excellent. . Fresh. Chicken fajitas were flavourful , a LOT with cheese melted on top. Would order again. Chicken skewers nice flavour and my wife would order again. The guacamole was spot on flavour. No one ingredient over powering the other. The habanero salsa to die for! Spicy and flavour galore. Service was ok. Nothing extravagant. We were left alone after getting the food. No checkups. Bus boy was better than then server and he got a nice tip. The ambiance was very nice. Lots of fans and open from the back for airflow. 4/5 stars.
This place is wonderful! We were treated so kindly from everyone who were so grateful that we found them. To say it's off the beaten path is an understatement. These poor guys are being kneecapped by street closures. We were searching for this place for a long time, even with working gps, we had a hell of a time getting there. Even had to move traffic cones to access a "closed" street. There were no other diners when we arrived on a Thursday evening. Such a shame, because everyone should be there. They've got ample space, kind and attentive servers, strong and tasty drinks, and -best of all- delicious food! We enjoyed complimentary soup with all our meals. Simple, but robust broth, primed our bellies for the feast that quickly followed. Two of us Enjoyed chicken mole, one chose a breast and the other leg and thigh. Both were tenderly cooked, with abuela's mole recipe a delicious, rich, complex sauce smothering the plate. A tomatoey pork dish was similarly tasty, and the bowl of sopa azteca hit the spot. Two desserts were more than enough for 4 to share, especially after such big dinner portions. Avocado pie: what?!? Yes please! Cinnamon laced graham cracker crust under a frozen, super creamy avocado-y filling. Who knew that was a thing! Glad we tried it, and the chocolate pie was equally excellent. Best of all, shortly after we sat down, having endured an unplanned scavenger hunt trying to find the place, the power went out all over the island. Undaunted, they hustled over, first with cell phone flashlights and later taper candles in wine bottles. Such a lovely, sweet Mexican experience. They even brought us free beautiful mugs full of hot Mexican coffee. Please eat here. They really could use the business and I (selfishly) really want them to stay open for us to return next year.
My husband and I both loved this restaurant! Our main waiter's name was Domingo and he was exceptional. He had a great sense of humor and patiently explained some of the menu options for us. He even brought the red snapper fish so we could see if before we decided to pick that from the menu. The food was really yummy. The grilled fish tasted smoky and fresh. The fish came with a soup (Sopa de acelgas) and that was absolutely delicious. My husband was able to get a second bowl of that soup. I see other reviews where people say that the food did not taste as good or authentic. In my experience, the guac tasted A LOT better than in the States and the fish was very fresh. The place was clean and it had really nice decorations. There was a wall with water running down. There were decorations with lights, which gave the place an elegant look. The restrooms were very clean and well-stocked with soap and toilet paper. I highly recommend this place. I hope to go back so that we can try more options from the menu.
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Great, authentic Mexican food. Nice atmosphere and staff. Wonderful, fresh menu selections. read more
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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
3 years ago
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
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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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
3 years ago
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
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 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
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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
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
2 years ago
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
1 year ago
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
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
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Food is delicious, service was spot on, 3rd time visiting (non cruise traveler) fajitas are awesome! 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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This place never disappoints! I've been here about a hundred times and am finally writing a review. The service and atmosphere is always amazing here. Good people, good food, good times. If they have the whole fried Snapper, get it. It's not always available but when it is it's fantastic. I had the fajitas and they're always great. Also definitely try they spicy sauce they bring out with the chips. They have a less spicy one too if you ask. If you're in Cozumel, you should make this one of your stops! read more
5 years ago
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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10a Avenida Sur 216
Col. Centro
77600 Cozumel, Quintana Roo
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