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    Rock'n Java

    4.3 (51 reviews)
    ModerateTex-Mex, Mexican
    Open 7:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Mediterranean salad
    Haylee O.

    Open during hurricane and accommodated out group of 12 so kindly. Great view of ocean and the food was bangin. They are so so nice here.

    Syd G.

    We were in Cozumel the first week of June with a one day pass from our cruise ship. I've been here enough to know that we had to go into town to shop and get some good Mexican food. It was sweltering and we chose this restaurant for two reasons: 1. Reviews said it had A/C 2. Good Yelp reviews They didn't disappoint on either. It's a small restaurant and it does take awhile for food. We waited 30 minutes for our lunch. However, the staff is amazing! Our waiter didn't bother us too much but kept checking on us. Even one of the owners came by and asked how we were doing. We had a great view of the ocean from our table as well. Great setup inside the dining room. If you like good guacamole this is the place. It was so good and they don't give you a small portion either. I had the fish tacos and my beautiful wife had the coconut shrimp. I loved everything except the tortillas used for my fish tacos. That's the reason for losing one star. They were cold and the texture took away from the fish. I would definitely come back here next time we are in town!

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    Mel J.

    After a long walk from the ship port to downtown Cozumel, we stop by Rock n Java for a Margarita and lunch. We picked this place mostly because it was air conditioned but it was really good and right on the beach. When you order carne asada at restaurants, often times you'll have a couple fatty pieces, but not here. We ordered the nachos which were plenty big enough to share and the nest was good quality, and NO fat! The margarita was really good too. The service was quick, friendly and they check on us just the right amount of time, not too frequent where it's annoying and not too infrequent where we had to flag him down.

    Melody K.

    OK, this is where I'm torn. Been coming to Cozumel 30+years. We were regular breakfast customers on days we weren't diving. Stopped coming to Rock'n Java because of the quality of the food, so we started going to Jeanie's. Food at Jeannie's now going down hill, so we're back to try Rock'n Java once again. Food was good 2 out of 3 dishes, but kitchen service/timing is horrible. Our party of 3 was seated with menus. The restaurant is not big at all. We waited a bit before our server to finally come over and take our order. We ordered drinks, an Omelette, Eggs Rancheros and Waffles with a side order of Bacon. Oddly, when our drinks were served, they brought the toast that goes with my friend's omelette?? Finally again, after waiting quite awhile, the Omelette and Eggs Rancheros comes out so we started eating while waiting and waiting and waiting for the waffles. I flagged down our server 2 times to question where the waffle order was as we finished our egg dishes. FINALLY the waffles were served but they were barely cooked to the disappointment of my friend and no side order of bacon ever came. Atmosphere: small restaurant. Service: OK (bad kitchen service/time management) Food: good except for under cooked waffles)

    Chris B.

    I LOVE THIS SPOT! The location is so convenient. The food is absolutely delicious and you get a great amount. Everyone is so friendly and kind and every-time I come they remember me and are so accommodating. I highly recommend this place.

    Desserts

    I visit this place every time I'm on the island, which is two or three times a year. The food is quite delicious and the desserts are super. My favorite is the chocolate cake. The slice is big enough for two to share. The service is always friendly and they speak English if your Spanish is rusty. Nice clean environment and strong wifi.

    Poblano soup
    Alicia W.

    Rock n Java is a great place for restaurant and brunch. They have an indoor, air conditioned dining area. I've had a variety of items but my favorite is the poblano soup. I wish I could have some shipped to the United States. Their menu is Tex-mex style. They have a lot of great coffee beverages as well. Their espresso martini is delicious. Wifi can be hit or miss on the island but the connection here is consistently strong. I recommend sitting towards the back of the restaurant where you can have a water view.

    Macho Nachos with angus steak
    Anissa A.

    This spot was a great find when we had a few hours to burn before getting back on our cruise ship. The service was generous and the food hit the spot. We also ordered the coconut shrimp (not pictured) which was the best out of the whole meal!

    Enchiladas (made vegetarian) and fish tacos
    Erica D.

    Very cute little restaurant with giant plates of tasty Mexican food! What more do ya want?! No patio, but they have TV screens up for the World Cup. And much more reasonably priced than other restaurants in downtown Cozumel. I ordered the enchiladas but asked to make it vegetarian, and they were able to accommodate which was super awesome of them. Server was very friendly too.

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    Great service, free WiFi, nice atmosphere, large portions, and their desserts are the best!

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    Nice ambiance, good food, great salad choice for vegan, and a nice view of the sunset.

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    Loved the margaritas and the chefs salad. Best salad ever and you don't need to get the grande as the portion size is generous.

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    The Thirsty Cougar

    4.4(131 reviews)
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    The servers here are friendly and it's a great location on the melgar, but I was so sick after…read moreeating the seafood nachos last night I thought I may have to go to the hospital. I know it was the nachos because my husband and I ate the same things yesterday with the exception of the imitation crab on the nachos. When they sat them down and I saw it was imitation crab I was disappointed but it was late and I was hungry. My husband ate maybe a few bites and he picked the imitation crab off. He said the nachos tasted disgusting to him. We went back to our room, and about 3 hours later I woke up and immediately started projectile vomiting. I spent most of the night in the bathroom feeling like I was going to die. I thought the imitation crab tasted a little off, but just chalked it up to being different than what I'm used to in the states. Big MISTAKE. I've managed to slow down in the vomiting and trips to the bathroom but I still feel awful. Nauseated, headache (probably from dehydration), stomach pain and back pain....I assume that's from how hard I was retching. We will never go back. Food poisoning is not something I give any additional chances for. If you've had it, you understand.

    Food and service were horrible. We had a bacon cheeseburger with onion rings. It comes out with…read morefries. I tell the waiter he says put the fries on the saucer. It takes awhile and he comes back with the saucer of 3 small onion rings. We had half the food so we got one and half onion rings. We was of course still hungry after my husband keeps trying to make eye contact to our waiter several times he finally comes over we ordered the seafood nachos, what a huge mistake, they come out with huge mushy chunks of imitation crab meat, and small pieces of shrimp and whatever kinda sauce they put on it was tasteless. We picked the fake crab meat off cause it was just plain nasty. We had 2 margaritas a piece served in beautiful glassware but not a good drink at all. The server was going to the bathroom washing his face after eating I seen him do this 2 times. We gave him a 10% tip and he looked pissed or shock. It was a beautiful view but nothing would ever make us go there again. We have been to Cozumel 13 times always wanted to try it. This place is an overpriced nasty food trap for tourists. We are here for a month and would have eaten here a few times if it was any good. After reading the other review about the fake crab meat we are thankful we didn't eat it and get food poisoning too. I wish I took pictures our meal and drinks was over 100 dollars and we have no problem spending money on some good food, drinks and service.

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