Pescaderia San Carlos

Good food local friendly atmosphere. Not over crowded with touristy feel. A more comfortable…read moresetting

Great local spot in Cozumel!! Quesadillas and margaritas hit…read morethe spot for sure!! Service was great and the local vibe was awesome!!

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Colores y Sabores

4.9(107 reviews)

1.2 km

Food - Delicious. Steak was fantastic! Shrimp ceviche was so good. Everything was yummy!!!…read moreService - Everything was made to order. Food & drinks were simply delicious. Ambiance - Quaint, clean, authentic Mexican restaurant. When we are back in this port, we will be eating here. What a difference walking 10 minutes from all the gimmicks at the port makes. If you're going to Cozumel, make sure you stop here for a great lunch/dinner.

Enjoyed eating at this gem today south of downtown Cozumel. Friendly staff, great food, charming…read moreatmosphere and decor. Will be back!

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Enchiladas Mole

Los Tacotales

4.6(157 reviews)

0.9 km

There are 2 locations, the other is in Guadalajara. This place is small and away from the tourist…read morezone. So you'll appreciate the non-tourist prices and the authenticity of the food. The staff is very nice, they don't speak much English so be ready to pull out your Spanish. If you don't speak Spanish, then learn. I'll be coming back here next time I'm on the island.

I am so glad we ventured away from the touristy area of Cozumel to find this place, just a short…read morewalk from the Main Street. My husband felt a bit nervous venturing out, but I am thrilled that we did, because this place felt authentic and local - just what I was hoping for. Service was prompt and very friendly - we felt very much welcomed. The food was outstanding - the best tacos we had on our trip!! Definitely not a fancy spot, but don't let the looks deceive you - this place is a "do not miss" if you are looking for outstanding, authentic food at an incredible price!

Bar and restaurant areas

Al Pastor tacos

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Pancho's Backyard

4.2(144 reviews)

4.2 km

The one time I chose not to listen to the reviews...I should have trusted my gut instinct and left…read moreafter no one addressed me or offered me a water, minutes after being seated. I ordered the shrimp ceviche and mango margarita. While the ceviche was decent, the mango margarita was terrible. It felt like a waste of money. The taste was off and it was not strong at all. Next time I visit Cozumel, I'll be skipping this place!

This place was recommended by a local. The food did not disappoint! The hostess & server were…read morefriendly and we were seated promptly. The atmosphere is an open flow restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating. There are some fans on but it doesn't override the heat. Overall we had a great experience & the food was delicious!

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Restaurant la Candela

4.8(20 reviews)

1.3 km

The new favorite restaurant in Cozumel…read more After being horrified by how my old favorite from 20+ years ago has turned into a comically overpriced tourist trap, I asked some workmen out on the street where they would suggest for lunch. La Candela -- just a block or so down a side street -- was the answer. It was an absolutely excellent lunch (specialty dishes of seafood and of breaded stuffed chicken). The service was terrific, and the atmosphere, even on a warm day, was very pleasant, with a breeze through the open window and a grotto looking onto the street -- seaside Mexico at its finest. One diner's food arrived incredibly hot, and the waiter very entertainingly pretended to be about to blast it with a fire extinguisher (he did not -- the diner, a solo traveler reading a book, was very amused, and her food looked great). I'm not in Cozumel as often as I used to be, but if/when I am, this is where I'll be going (and I'll have to try the tacos, which I'm told are even better than the grilled chicken and fish entrees.... and also try the breakfast).

We asked a person for an authentic place to eat. Great…read moreservice. The food was fresh and amazing. Definitely our new spot when we visit.

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Pancho's Backyard

4.3(73 reviews)

1.5 km

•$$$

Pancho's is a great spot to hang out and get a meal. It served as a festive and cool reprieve from…read morethe heat with extremely friendly servers, fun drinks, and delicious food. It also boasts spotless bathrooms, which warrants a special shoutout. The food was solid, albeit on the pricier side. I had the mole enchiladas and my wife got the carne asada, and we had the fun coqueta, which is basically a margarita. Pancho's real stand out are its marimba players. We were the only diners at 6 on a Saturday night (presumably post-cruise crowds) but the marimba players gave us, essentially, an hour long private concert. This absolutely thrilled my one-year old son, who could not stop dancing. The marimba players even invited him behind the board and let him hold one of their mallets (which my son tried to steal. He's got a lot of his mama in him). So yes, the food and atmosphere are really good. But it's the supremely friendly staff who made our experience great--and certainly the highlight of the trip for my son.

Stopped by Pancho's Backyard while in Cozumel and it ended up being one of the best meals of the…read moretrip. The chicken mole enchiladas were outstanding -- the mole was a rich chocolate mole with the perfect amount of spice. You could really taste the depth of the sauce, not too sweet, not too spicy, just perfectly balanced and incredibly flavorful. We also tried the shrimp alioli, and that was just as impressive. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the garlic alioli sauce was rich without being too heavy. Everything tasted fresh and made to order. The atmosphere is beautiful -- lush garden setting, relaxing, and it really feels like you're dining somewhere special rather than just another tourist spot. Service was attentive and friendly the whole time. If you're in Cozumel, this place is absolutely worth a visit. I would go back just for the mole alone.

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Steak tacos

El Palomar

4.3(58 reviews)

1.6 km

This review is for dinner . We have been to Cozumel 7 times . Always enjoyed most of the local…read moreoptions. Visited El Palomar for dinner on this trip after a recommendation from some local friends. El Palomar is located a little north of the ferry dock on the main drag. Directly across from the Jaques Cousteau statue. The building is a charming renovated 100 year old building (very well done). We had drinks on the veranda overlooking the sea at sunset. Margarita was the best I have had in Cozumel and the view of the sunset from the veranda was great. We retired into the main restaurant for dinner . The food was on point. My wife had the grilled Mahi And I had the skirt steak. Both cooked just right and served with a side of salad,mixed veggies and potato. The service was professional and unhurried. Wine selection also very good. Price was very reasonable for this nice of a place. This was probably the best experience at a restaurant that we have had in Cozumel.

Good atmosphere and service for drinks. Did not try the food. We sat at the sidewalk with drinks to…read morewatch the Ironman

Sunset view at the bar

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Casa Mission

4.6(199 reviews)

0.4 km

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.

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Cielito Lindo

4.5(95 reviews)

1.1 km

Terrific food, intimate vibes, just a couple of blocks off the main touristy beach road. It's not a…read morelarge restaurant, maybe 5-7 tables total, along with some outdoor seating if weather allows. That said, they weren't that busy when we arrived, and we were immediately seated. They have a couple of great regional Yucatan dishes here, like the Molcajete and the Cochinita. San Miguel de Cozumel is admittedly not the most beautiful or interesting Mexican city to do touristy stuff in, so it was a treat to find some great regional cuisine to try. I was with a group, so we ordered the Molcajete (basically, mixed grilled meats in a stew), ceviche, and cochinita (stewed pulled pork), along with tortillas. All of it was great. The sauces, from the salsa to the stew broths to the ceviche sauce, were all terrific. There was mention that they dishes were spicy, but in the end, none of the stuff was super-spicy. Furthermore, the spicy stuff was often a salsa served on the side, or a whole roasted pepper that wasn't integrated into the dish, so you could calibrate your spiciness to your taste. Bathrooms: Basic, but clean and functional.

The service was outstanding! Both the server and the bartender were great and friendly. The chef…read morewasn't visible but the food was delicious! The Fajitas were amazing and everything was fresh, and my small group included two vegans. The restaurant staff did their best and created delicious vegan meals. The Spicy passion fruit Margaritas were Amazing! We only had one day in Cozumel since we were coming from a cruise ship and it was raining that day. So we got off the beaten path and enjoyed the food and drinks at this restaurant. It was only $2.50 pp to take a taxi from the cruise port. Be sure to negotiate your taxi fare. The music was good too and nobody seemed to mind that I got up to dance for a few minutes! Overall the experience was amazing! I definitely recommend the fajitas and the guacamole appetizers and the drinks!

Cielito Mexican cuisine

Fajitas with beef, red and yellow peppers!

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Spicy Passionfruit Margaritas

Crazy King Burrito

4.9(98 reviews)

1.3 km

The margarita with a tajin rim and the garlic shrimp burrito were delicious! Fast and friendly…read moreservice.

Kind family run business. Food was great. Ended up ordering more food in one sitting. Tried Asada,…read moreground beef and chicken. All were good. Small casual place with outside seating. They accept cash only.

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House margarita with a tajin rim

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Patricia M.

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1 year ago

Can't rate them because they were closed, when it said they were supposed to be open. Disappointed.

Cher L.

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8 years ago

Excellent seafood and prices. A must if you are in Cozumel.

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