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    Rock'n Java

    4.3 (50 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)

    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.

    Local artist work for sale.

    Rock and Java has been a staple during multiple scuba visits to the island. The menu is very American friendly with pasta, with wings, burgers, soups, giant pie slices, and 2 for 1 happy hour drink specials. Frequently visit here for decent music, great food, coffee beverages, and adult drinks. They have a spot on the water, so sunset is also on the menu. Do yourself a favor and swing on in!

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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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    Went here for a late lunch/early dinner. Not great, way overrated.

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    4.4(131 reviews)
    0.5 km
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    I walked alot but their strawberry Margarita hit the spot in the hot weather of cozumel. I walked…read morefor over 2 miles from the port and man I needed a cool refreshing drink. I sat outside and enjoyed hanging out right on the sidewalk. They also served some nacho chips that tasted really fresh. Service was great and I'd come back again.

    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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    Palmeras Restaurante-bar - Fresh salsa

    Palmeras Restaurante-bar

    4.0(97 reviews)
    0.8 km
    $$

    This restaurant is fantastic. When we cruise we only get off the ship to come to this restaurant…read more We have been coming here for over 20 years now. All the is great but the Caribbean soup is amazing. The staff treats to like family and not like a tourist which is a very nice feeling. The restaurant has both indoor and outdoor dining but we have chosen outdoor dining each time right by the road to people watch. Everything at the restaurant is homemade and you won't be disappointed.

    We also tried the first restaurant on the right as soon as you get off the ferry…read more The food was disappointing. I ordered the shrimp tacos and honestly they were some of the worst shrimp tacos I've ever had. The shrimp itself was great, the toppings okay, but the tortillas ruin everything. Two of my family members shared a seafood platter that cost around $65-$70. For the price, it felt like there wasn't much protein at all and that half the plate was vegetables. What really stood out, though, was the service. Before we even paid, the server started talking about how other restaurants charge a service fee and asking how we planned to pay for his service. This was before we had even been given the chance to leave a tip, which immediately made the situation uncomfortable. Originally, we wanted to pay part cash and part card so we wouldn't have to split the bill into separate tabs. The server told us that wasn't possible because it "wouldn't be fair to him." We were confused but said no problem and asked him to separate the checks instead. When the bills came, I left around a 15% tip and another family member left about $5. We are actually very good tippers when we receive good service, but throughout the meal the server only dropped off the food and never checked on us. Afterward, he brought up tipping again and explained that we were supposed to leave 10-15% because it gets shared with the cook, bartender, and staff. What confused us was that he first said their restaurant doesn't charge a service fee, but then later insisted that we hadn't paid the correct amount and told us we still owed more. His exact attitude made us feel like we couldn't leave until we paid what he thought was the right tip amount. It turned a simple lunch into a very uncomfortable experience. To be fair, this restaurant is in a prime tourist location right off the ferry, so higher prices are expected. Looking back, we probably should have walked a little farther and tried one of the restaurants deeper into town.

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