What a lovely spot on Cozumel. Offering indoor and outdoor seating, La Cocay is a casual but elevated 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 read more

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Another year, another fantastic evening at La Cocay. Two of us shared two appetizers (grilled octopus & 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. read more

La Cocay - Grilled octopus, goat cheese empanadas, bacon-wrapped chicken, parmesan flatbread. Pure Joy. - Mediterranean Near Me - Cozumel, ROO

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This place was a breath of fresh air. Was looking for a classy Italian vibe in Cozumel and this spot fit the bill! It's off the main road a tad, tucked away on a one way street. The decor was beautiful and the staff was extremely attentive. The food was solid; I had the beef carpacio as a starter and the duck breast for my main. No drinks this time; while they have a full bar their main thing is wine (and I wasn't in the mood for vino.) For 4 people, the tab came to less than $150 tip; money well spent in my book. Highly recommend if you're craving Italian fare.) read more

This is a 5 star for Cozumel. We had a lovely dinner here a few times over the years. Food is always cooked properly and tasty and of good quality. The waiters were on high alert for anything you may need or want. The Ambiance is good. We ate in the bar area at a table. There also is a covered area out in the back which we have eaten in that area a few times with a group of people. Quiet and intimate setting and able to have conversations. They do have a house cat that is wondering around that did not bother us once. The place is clean and inviting. We will definitely be back. read more

La Cocay - Salads were delicious! Good selection of wine - Mediterranean Near Me - Cozumel, ROO

Wonderful ambiance with great food. Service was prompt and efficient. Great drink selection

We had an excellent dinner at La Cocay. We had the Mussel appetizer with the house bread. We had the fish of the day which was red snapper. It was delicious ! We had the best service by our waiter Eli (The Owl). Everything was so special! The atmosphere was very romantic and beautiful . This has just become one of our favorite restaurants in Cozumel! read more

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Wowsa!!! Fantastic Italian food on a small island in the Caribbean! Sign me up! This good was delicious!! We were in a fairly large group (24) and the wait time was not bad. Appetizers came out pretty fast and the friendly efficient waiters kept our drinks filled. My ravioli was great and the hubs loved the lasagna. Dessert was cream brûlée! Fantastic!! Prices were great. Restroom were clean. I will be sure to come back here again on my next trip. read more

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The ambiance was upscale and relaxing. Service was top notch and sophisticated. Good menu choices and a nice salad is included with the entrees. read more

Everything was excellent! Will definitely be back again. Tasted tequila & bought a bottle..Miguel was fabulous! read more

La Cocay - Stuffed chicken - Mediterranean Near Me - Cozumel, ROO

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Food was great. Fresh fish. They were busy but very attentive. People were coming in off the cruise ships and there was enough seating for everyone to enjoy. I would definitely come back. read more

La Cocay - Butter Garlic Snapper Filet - Mediterranean Near Me - Cozumel, ROO

Food was excellent . Service wastop notch. Ambiance was great too, looking forward to eating there again and again come and see for yourself quite nice. read more

La Cocay - Table outdoor - Mediterranean Near Me - Cozumel, ROO

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Really great food. We loved our beautiful salad, the fresh catch of the day cooked perfectly and the fresh ravioli. Look forward to returning to try more from their appealing menu. It was too hot to sit outside but they have a very pretty patio. Competent and friendly service. read more

Dinner this evening with a friend. Great service and the food was delicious. Fresh catch was snapper and it was great. Grilled shrimp and berry with cream cheese crapes for dessert. read more

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Wife and I were on our annual trip to Cozumel and she was in the mood for Italian and I for Greek. Long short found this "mediterranean" restaurant. I wasn't in the mood for a large meal so decided on their tapas. Got the meatballs, calamari, empinditas, mussels casino and onion soup. The mussels and empanditas were great highly recommend. The meatballs were so so don't like the sauce that came with them. The calamari was good but wasn't breaded. The onion soup was ok the soup was Mexican style more like a mole sauce/soup. Service was great and atmosphere was authentic Mexican island. Prices were pretty good too. Oh yeah had the coconut crème brulee which was awesome. I highly recommend this spot. read more

La Cocay - Mediterranean Near Me - Cozumel, ROO

I come to Cozumel a couple times every year. I heard good things about this place but was very disappointed. For appetizers, we had the mussels and the duck firecrackers. The duck appetizer was good and would have been great if there was more duck in it. There was very little. The mussels were over cooked so were tougher than they should be. For entrees, my wife had the cheese ravioli, which again were over cooked so they were mushy and I had the snapper which was frozen and VERY salty. read more

This place is amazing. The best food we have had since coming to Cozumel. Highly recommended!! read more

La Cocay - Mediterranean Near Me - Cozumel, ROO

We have wanted to go here for a couple of years and we're determined this trip to give it a go. The location and surrounding area does not impress but don't be put off. It's a relaxed restaurant that serves up some great food and tremendous service. The warm bread they give you free is a type of pita it's tremendous, we shared a tuna carpaccio which was fantastic than I had the octopus and my wife had the duck . The octopus was the star dish I highly recommend. They served the meals quickly but not in a rushed way which is a skill in its self. The cost of the meal is not expensive compared to US restaurants. They only take Visa or Mastercard so take cash if you have Amex they do take USD. read more

La Cocay - Duck - Mediterranean Near Me - Cozumel, ROO

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We've been to La Cocay a few times over the past few years and it's always been enjoyable. I will say, if you sit in the court yard/garden out back, I would wear bug spray. We had dinner there yesterday evening for our anniversary and our server Luis was awesome. The restaurant has a romantic vibe. They gave us a welcome drink (it's alcohol free) that was super refreshing, it was pineapple mint and something else I cannot recall. We had the tuna carpaccio for a starter and we really enjoyed the basil pesto it came with, and the shaved Parmesan. The complimentary bread with oil and vinegar was great as well. It's similar to naan. I had the ravioli for an entree and my husband had the 6oz filet. We both enjoyed our meals, my husband said his steak could've used a bit more salt. Portions were sufficient, I did not finish my pasta. For dessert we shared a slice of a cheesecake and both really enjoyed it. The cocktails were great as well, I had a carajillo and my husband had a blueberry mojito. We'll definitely be back. read more

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My family of 4 have been coming to La Cocay for years when summer vacationing in Cozumel. Food is always very good especially when served in a quaint house setting with a beautiful patio seating. Service at times can be a little spotty especially of you get one of the older grumpy pants. Don't let that deter you from coming, they do lighten up as the evening progresses. Cocktails there have been always excellent, they make fantastic Cosmos and Sangria. Entrees ordered were Roasted Duck breast (mole sauce and a red wine orange reduction, scalloped potatoes) my favorite, Lasagne Cocay (tomato meat sauce with a trio of cheeses: ricotta, mozzarella and parmesan) and a seared Sliced Skirt Steak grilled and served with baked potato with sour cream and bacon. All the dishes came out hot and done to request and tasted great. The best of comfort food. read more

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Great food. Mariachi show. It's a tourist stop, and they go all out. Also did a minor tequila tasting. Tacos had great flavor, and loved the rice and black beans. Ask for the hotter salsa, because the regular salsa tastes like marinara. Friendly and polite service. They also had a photographer to capture the moments. It was an excursion off a cruise ship, so it was fun! read more

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When I'm in Cozumel diving I always come here to eat at least once. Great food, decent prices, pretty place, and friendly service. read more

La Cocay - Caramelized pineapple with coconut ice cream, berries, and a vanilla sauce. Yum! - Mediterranean Near Me - Cozumel, ROO

We have been there a few visits. The food is very consistently good. I love Italian food and theirs is superb. They have a good drink menu and a nice sangria. This trip we did not try dessert so no information there. read more

Excellent service. Spectacular food. Enjoyed the seared tuna, the surf and turf, the snapper and the chicken. Salads were good only the calamari was not great. Staff was amazing. Really pretty restaurant and courtyard read more

Their beef is not what we traditionally what we're accustomed to and was very delicious. They are very attentive. Our drinks were never empty. They have outdoor as well as air conditioning. Great menu and wine list. A must dine spot. read more

La Cocay - Mediterranean Near Me - Cozumel, ROO

The food was outstanding. I had the Snapper served on salad. Everything is made in house. No bottle salad dressings. My appetizer was avocado gazpacho. Again outstanding and the perfect way to start a meal on a warm night. My wife had the l goat cheese empanditas with mango chutney appetizer and their homemade pizza. To be fair, we're from the Detroit area and used to that style of pizza so I can only say the pizza was ok. The leftovers did make a great cold breakfast the next morning. Staff was excellent and attentive without hovering over you. We did not have drinks Sinai can't rate them. Since it was my wife's birthday they helped us celebrate with a piece of home made cheesecake which again was outstanding and presented on a special birthday celebration plate. All COVID protocols were followed by the staff. Masks, hand say, sanitized and wrapped dinnerware. Visa and MasterCard accepted. Just FYI, if you've never eaten in Mexico, many restaurants behave outdoor seating like La Cocay. Don't be surprised if you are joined by the house cat.(Frankly I'm telling myself it's a house cat and not a feral cat.) I consider the cat an "employee of the restaurant that helps keep the outside area clean and free of unwanted visitors. Just something to keep in mind if you are allergic to cats. We've eaten at many restaurants on Cozumel and cats are as typical as outdoor dining. read more

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Great restaurant in Cozumel. Italian and Mediterranean food. Highly recommend and we will return. read more

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The staff is attentive and the service was fast. Good recommendations by the wait staff. The only shortcoming was the waiter recommended medium for the duck breast but it came as medium rare which left it a little tough. Beautiful presentation of the food. read more

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Upon our arrival we were pleasantly greeted and treated to a refreshing drink made their with natural fruit. The waiter then came over and explained the items on the menu. I ordered Chicken Breast stuffed with Goat Cheese and wrapped in bacon. It was delicious. We also ordered Churrasco and shrimp. Delicious. Coconut Ice Cream for dessert. Everything was great, the service, the beautiful decor of the restaurant, and the friendliness of the staff. I would definitely recommend this place. read more

The ambiance and service was stellar at this restaurant. It was definitely the most upscale place we visited during our 5 days in Cozumel. FYI, Mediterranean here means Italian. The food was less memorable for us, in comparison to many other restaurants on the island. We both ordered some pasta dishes. I had to "fix" my pesto with some lime juice and salt to make it "pop" in my mouth. Otherwise, it was quite bland. But, it was cooked al dente an otherwise would have been a fantastic vegetarian pesto spaghetti dish. Given the high $$$ and less-than-tasty dinner, we didn't come back. read more

Phenomenal service and delicious food; easy walk from central downtown. So good we went twice during most recent trip to CZM.

Outstanding food, amazing pizzas, incredible service. We would come back again and again!

Traveling with my vegetarian daughter has been a wonderful challenge. At this place ordering was a pleasure. The vegetarian pizza was loaded with greens and portobello mushrooms. Our starter salad was piled high with fresh greens and came with apple slices and bits of blue cheese. Unfortunately the chef either forgot the mustard or got the proportions wrong for a honey mustard dressing. I added some balsamic vinegar and it was totally edible. My daughter enjoyed her simple cheese ravioli and we splurged on an unexpectedly lovely creme brullee with little sea turtle garnishes drawn with chocolate and mango reductions. read more

Food was top notch. Got the surf and turf, lobster tail and filet, amazing. Service was wonderful and attentive. The ambiance was nice, AC worked well. read more

This was an unexpected dinner in that the restaurant we originally chose was closed on a Sunday so recommended by our taxi driver. Hands down the BEST meal my husband and I had on the island. From the appetizers (sautéed shrimp and firecracker duck) to salad (Napa salad) to entrees (duck and octopus) to desert (crème brûlée) to drinks were STELLAR! Service was also incredible. This was our first meal here in six trips but certainly won't be our last. I got the octopus and it was a standout. We loved every bite. YUM!! read more

Food is outstanding! 6 of us had a wide variety of dishes. 2 huge plates of pan with cheese free for the table ! Great staff! Brought us various flavors of tequilla and liquors for us to taste. Don't miss this restaurant on your trip to Cozumel! A few days later, an owner of a different restaurant that we were talking to told us he thought this is one of the 3 best restaurants on the island. read more

Food was wonderful! After being seated, they serve a bread Pitt like naan with garlic and Parmesan and butter. It's warm and amazing. I had the grilled chicken stuffed with goat cheese and sun dried tomatoes. Tasted dish. Pass on the mojitos; too much pulp and leaves. My husband ordered the lasagne Cocay; sounds simple but it was decadent. The food here is a taste of Mediterranean and you've had too much ceviche and tacos. The staff smiled and all were very friendly. We sat inside as we had been in the sun too much that day but the garden area looked pretty. I would highly recommend La CoCay as it rivals Guidos and let me know which one you prefer! read more

We asked our taxi driver what his favorite restaurant was and he said La Cocay. We sat outside which was very pretty although lots of mosquitoes (use bug spray). The special was scallops- I thought we'd get 4-5 scallops-oh no, we got nearly a dozen. They were so good. They were wrapped in bacon that was actually crispy and the scallops were cooked to perfection. I highly recommend! read more

Great restaurant with wonderful courtyard, food and service. It's a special place to eat, celebrate for my wife and I.

This restaurant is away from the very tourist pet of the island. It's quaint and has a nice open patio area and open kitchen. We visited the last few days for dinner and lunch. Reservations are a good idea. The waiters there were wonderful and had wonderful suggestions. Menus are available in English as well. The cuisine to me is what you would get at an upscale restaurant in the US. Everything had beautiful presentation and was delicious. Jose was a fabulous waiter and we loved the black cat they had walking around the patio area. read more

Was delicious and beautiful as always! They never fail to impress. We make a point to go at least once each trip. read more

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