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    Pancho's Backyard

    4.2 (144 reviews)
    ModerateBars, Mexican, Seafood
    Open • 10:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    PANCHO'S BACKYARD ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Live music
    Good for groups

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    Macey M.

    Ambiance: Mexican restaurant with beautiful views of the cruise ships/ocean with an upscale traditional/rustic style atmosphere. Their margaritas are large and hit the spot! The guacamole is a must order. We shared a few traditional Mexican meals - all were delicious! They offer free wi-fi and have an entire shop attached where you can get souvenirs and more. Friendly and fast service! Clean bathrooms and clean space. Great for tourists, families, and enjoying a nice meal in Cozumel.

    Gregg P.

    Wife spoke highly of ponchos backyard. We got there when they opened up Got a cpl margaritas, honestly expected for them to be stronger. Food was good , reasonably priced, remember they convert your bull to US Dollars so no trying to figure things out. Its more of a touristy spot in my opinion worth a store to shop attached to it.Service was good though and the atmosphere was good the chairs we sat it were made from leather and sticks really good craftsmanship. I wish i took a pictures of the table and chairs, very unique.

    Good Sangria, no straw,no fruit what kind of place is this... not gonna come again‼
    Joan H.

    A few years back we were here before we truly enjoyed it then... that's why we came back and brought our friends.. the decor is pretty indoor and out with local musicians playing outside . My sangria was great but here it comes the but... the menu had very few happy hour choices the choices were meals... actually it wasn't happy hour prices it was very pricey for happy hour drinks and chips and salsa. I don't blame the service they were very kind and attentive it was ownership I'm embarrassed that I recommended it to all. We won't be back.

    Meh Margarita - sour tasting.
    Diane D.

    Awful margaritas!! Sour and drinkable! We were told this place had the best margaritas. NO THEY DON'T! The margaritas here are awful! The guacamole wasn't anything to write home about either. $43 bucks for a crappy experience.

    Cheers with a delicious pina colada
    Crystal O.

    This is now our lunch spot every time we pull into port in Cozumel- we have been numerous times now and simply meander the port and enjoy a delicious pina colada, wonderful local lunch and enjoy gorgeous views of the water. Service is always attentive- the place has a very laid back, you are on vacation vibe. I also LOVE the shop attached and the musicians playing the steel drums are always a treat. We laughed that our first time eating here (we've been 3x now) one of our friends told us this was his favorite place to eat lunch- haha, us too!!! Highly recommend.

    Chips and guacamole and habanero salsa.
    Chuck M.

    What a delightful time in Cozumel. This was our last port on our Princess Cruise November 2024. A dear friend of mine lives in Cancun. She took the ferry over to spend the day with us. After my wife and her shopping, we were all tired and it was time to take a refreshing break. Of course, I checked Yelp for some recommendations and Pancho's Backyard was highly rated and we were all staring at it. What wonderful service and food we experienced while we were there. we were seated on the patio; it was a beautiful day. Right across the walkway on the ocean side, there were two locals serenading us with beautiful tunes and Christmas Carols on the xylophone. They were so skillful and the music wafting over the whole area completed a picture-perfect day. It was a day in paradise. We ordered chips and guacamole to start. Wow, phenomenal guac and chips, some of the best I've had in a long time. Our friend ordered a plate of handmade tamales, my wife ordered the chicken quesadillas, and I opted for the sampler platter which gave me a taste of everything. It had chicken quesadilla, taquitos, grilled chicken with peppers and onions, refried beans and rice. Our server was so friendly and explained everything on the menu. Let's not forget the round of margaritas. The perfect addition to our meal. Everything was so delicious. All of entrees were delicious. We had a great time afterwards browsing their attached store for knickknacks to remind us of the wonderful time we had in Cozumel.

    Yuca fries, duck confit empanada and lamb empanadas.
    Susan R.

    Delicious and interesting empanadas. Quick and friendly service in a clean atmosphere that felt like I was in a back yard in Argentina. Will definitely be back.

    Apryl M.

    During my recent travels to Cozumel, Mexico we decided to try this Mexican restaurant and it did not disappoint. It's a large venue and sort of upscale restaurant as is connected to a gift shop for tourist in the area which sells very nice clothing, silver jewelry and artisan artwork, etc. The restaurant has a beautiful outdoor lush garden patio and it right across on the ocean front. I had high hopes and was supervised how good the food was as I know this place is more a tourist stop as the prices were higher than average. The margaritas were huge size and top notch flavors. This was one of our best meals we had during our vacation travels. We ordered the carne asada steak fajitas, fish tacos and table side guacamole and appetizers. The waiter was excellent and catering to our needs to ensure we have a good experience. I would got back to this place for sure next time I'm in Cozumel. So if you're getting off a cruise ship or vacations in the area feel free to try this place as it's really good. Also, the place is huge and can accommodate large groups and you can also so some shopping on your way out. The Best Foodie review!

    Time for some Mexican food!
    Kristi C F.

    What a great little restaurant here in Cozumel, Mexico. We were immediately greeted and got to sit right next to the ocean view we love so much. The food prices were decent for the area. I have Chicken Taquitos and my aunt ordered Mexican rice with cheese. Not a single bite went uneaten. We also got a few drinks and enjoyed the sound of a marimba duo performing for us. This is definitely a must stop place to grab a bite if you stop on this cruise port.

    Bohemia beer and tacos
    Jaynar S.

    Wow great ambiance inside and with being close to the port, it was accessible. The staff was awesome and catered to us despite they were closing in 30 mins. They even brought out their xylophone players to play your typical Caribbean music. My wife had the huge Strawberry Daiquiri and it was amazing! We also enjoyed the Tacos de Camaron, & the Burrito Senora. The Special Mexican Sampler was great! The chicken was marinated and was super tender. We also loved the fresh guacamole. Awesome drinks, food, service, and ambience. A bit of the pricier side, but worth it.

    Mike W.

    We came upon the place on the back side of a nice gift shop. Food was mediocre and expensive. Service was unresponsive and aloof. Not sure whyt this gets so many high reviews. It just wasn't that good.

    Shannon S.

    The food, the service and the atmosphere are are fantastic. They had two ladies playing Christmas music on a xylophone. What fun! The quac was killer. We also had the Mexican sampler. It was enough for two people. It had chicken quesadia, taquitos, grilled chicken with peppers and onions, refried beans and rice. The waiter was attentive and friendly. The attached store had so many nice souvenir ideas. It's a must try if you in the area.

    2 margaritas

    Food and service are always excellent, entertainment by the beach is a great touch! Will definitely come back.

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    Way over rated. Food, nothing special, service abrupt and slow. $25 for fish tacos that were dry was too much!

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