Tired of tacos? Need a break from burritos, quesadillas, or gringas? Then definitely hit Guido's…read more It's not the cheapest joint on Cozumel, but it's one of the best. The caprese with Oaxaca cheese is worth checking out. The pesto is great. Simultaneously smooth and also has a nice bite. The squid ink linguini is a wonderful... and don't sleep on dessert. If you're a small party, the bar is a great option, but the back patio is lovely, too. Service is prompt, friendly, and attentive. Ask for a wine recommendation if you're up for something new. I did. I'd never have picked the recommendation... and I learned something new. Maybe you will, too.

The staff! The atmosphere! The food! Across the board I felt beyond welcomed, and pampered…read more You walk into this cozy little hallway of a restaurant but to your surprise the back is a beautiful, serene oasis. With beautiful trees growing through the floor to the ceiling, the gorgeous lights that twinkle and bring romance to the space, it is all perfect. The staff! Wow! We never felt rushed but always were attended to. The food came with the perfect attention to detail and timing. At no point did I feel rushed or a burden to anyone. What an amazing feeling. Now the food! I am from a very prominent Italian food area and I was very impressed with that selections. The lasagna was stunning, the carbonara needed nothing and gave you that sweet hug from the inside you dream of. I got the ravioli with butternut squash and ricotta. I was stunned. It has been over a week since I had it and I still dream about it at night. What a hidden gem!

This Italian/pizza restaurant is amazing. The Chicken Marsala was the best I have ever had. It was…read moretender and so flavorful and the Parmesan mash potatoes were a perfect match. My husband ordered the wood fire pizza and the taste was perfect. The staff was wonderful and very attentive. Can't wait to go back. If you don't eat here you are missing out on a great meal.

We found this place on a whim. Probably one of the best restaurants I've ever had for Italian. The…read morepizza was amazing. Caesar salad was good and they offered anchovies on the side. For seafood recommending ordering the Spaghetti in Crosta. Comes with lobster tail, sea scallops, jumbo shrimp, calamari, mussels, and clams and is baked in their Woodfire oven. There is a layer of thin crust over the top, which becomes a thin seasoned bread with your meal. Amazing! You can't go wrong here.

Obsessed with this place. It was on our must-eat list for Cozumel and it absolutely did not…read moredisappoint. My pasta was out of this world, and my husband's short rib was fantastic. The owner was so kind and welcoming, which made the experience even better. Definitely make a reservation ahead of time. We're already looking forward to going back in March, and yes, my crazy self called two months in advance to make sure I got the time I wanted. Highly, highly recommend. A true gem and such a unique dining experience in Cozumel.

Cozumel in late September isn't a postcard. It's humid, a little sticky, the kind of weather that…read moremakes you earn your dinner. The restaurant is open-air, the kind of place where fans work overtime and the heat is part of the atmosphere. If you're here for polished white-tablecloth perfection, you're missing the point. This is the kind of place where the food matters, and the people making it matter even more. We started with a margarita -- simple, clean, lime-driven, the way it should be. Then a surprise: a Mexican Chardonnay that was more than just a curiosity. It was bright, elegant, and held its own against what was about to come. The tuna tataki arrived like a quiet promise -- fresh, barely kissed by flame, layered with tomatoes and herbs that tasted like they'd been picked that morning. Then came the pasta. Not just pasta -- house-made, hand-cut strands with that chew you can only get when someone's sweating in the back rolling it out. One plate loaded with clams, briny and delicate, another brimming with mussels, shrimp, tomatoes -- a proper frutti di mare. This was Italian soul filtered through the Caribbean, kissed with garlic and oil, but unmistakably crafted with care. And then dessert. A cacao chocolate cake so rich, so unapologetically decadent, it silenced the table for a moment. This is the kind of cake you remember -- layered, moist, dark, a reminder that pastry is art when it's done right. But food is only part of the story. Joel, our waiter, was the other. A young man brimming with passion, the kind of person who doesn't just serve you but lets you glimpse the beating heart of the restaurant. His pride, his storytelling, his quiet attentiveness -- it elevated the night from a meal to an experience. Would I go back? In a heartbeat. Not because it's fancy, not because it's perfect, but because it's real. Real food, real people, real sweat. And in the end, that's what matters.

Everything about this place is exceptional!! The food is amazing. Staff is courteous and…read moreattentive. Our favorite restaurant on the island by far.

Always a great meal, always great hospitality. Thank you Francisco and staff for welcoming us each…read moretime with a smile and delicious food. We love the lion fish offerings (get it with the gnocchi!) and the outdoor balcony seating is a must, if possible. Live music, if you're lucky.

We've been coming to Cozumel for 20+ years now. La Terraza used to be Primas back in the day where…read morewe would frequent on our vacations here. We were looking for a place and as I was checking reviews, I noted that La Terraza opened in place of Primas now, so we decided to give it a try. We were greeted and seated by the owner. Service was excellent. We ordered Beers while looking over the extensive Italian menu. Much of the menu items were the same as Primas, which leads me to believe different owner, same Chef? We started off with the Blue Cheese Salad, then ordered the Coconut Shrimp, Chicken Picatta, Shrimp appetizer, and the Lobster Pasta. The food was OK, portions were big. The salad was overdressed, Lobster in the pasta was bland and overcooked. The pesto on my toast for the shrimp appetizer tasted old and looked brown. The Coconut Shrimp and Chicken were good though. Atmosphere: very nice, roof top dining, Service: excellent, Food: OK

Well it looks like this restaurant has closed down. I went by last night (July 11, 2020) only to…read morefind it closed with a "for rent" sign over the top of the restaurant name. Although Yelp still shows it being open and the last look on yelp shows "Opens in 20 minutes." Couldn't possibly be. Im sure Cozumel is having some tough times due to the covid-19 issues. La Terraza was a favorite in Cozumel, that's for sure. The first time I went there, many many years ago, it was called Prima. Prima closed down and moved to the top of another building but it didn't last long there. Then La Terraza opened back up where Prima used to be. The same great food as before and it seemed to be doing ok. The reputation brought people back there time after time. I know it did me too. So if you happen to get on the island and are expecting to go here for dinner, at least now anyway, plan on being disappointed, because it's no longer open and be prepared to go elsewhere. Really too bad. Ed and Shannon (the owners) were pretty nice people.

Walking past another restaurant and decided to give it a try…read more It's definitely upper scale for around here and pricing reflects it. The salad was a strange rendition of the classic. Had more of a thousand island type dressing. It was served with what appears to be homemade garlic bread and was very good. Drink was very good and quite tasty. The entrees took awhile but not super long. Both dishes were ordered the pasta was Al dente. Sauce was good and the shrimp weee plentiful. The service was very good and they used a team concept to take care of everyone. Tried the outside seating but it was very wet and humid. Indoor seating was quiet and air conditioned. Everything is ala carte too. Overall good food and service. It's nice for a family or even a date.

When in Cozumel we always have a dinner at Portosal. Lots of good Italian food. Wood fired pizzas…read moreand pasta. Very nice ambiance sitting on the covered patio or the new ocean patio.

Came back here after 9 months, still great restaurant! Not many guest due to low season. While we…read morewere here, only 2 table of guest. I hope the restaurants in Cozumel could go through the low season! We are definitely following our instincts, we end up ordering the same thing! Everything still taste great! Love this place!

I actually found this place on Yelp! Beautiful restaurant, semi close to downtown. Loved the trees…read morein the center of dining areas. The food was great. I ordered the tomato, goat cheese and walnut app and shrimp fettuccine! I also ordered a sangria. So so yummy! Bonus, there is air conditioned seating or exterior seating if you'd like! Servers were very attentive and answered all our questions! Check them out!

We went last night and what a great time!! Sangria is awesome the food is great ! We had pizza and…read morechicken dish was delicious! It does have very small menu but was very good . Worth the try ! The staff was so kind and friendly!

If you are looking for pizza on the island, this is the spot. Thin crust, crispy, and quality…read moreingredients. The service was friendly, bilingual and the pizzas were ready in 30 minutes from the order time. It's not going to rank a 5 because that is reserved for New Haven Appizza or Chicago deep dish but on the island it was awesome and for a good price [2 larges and a cheese bread for $40 USD].

After 30 minutes of waiting for our food (no other customers in attendance), my mother asked the…read morewaiter if our appetizer is coming. Waiter says he never placed the order. My mother asks if we could cancel (we're starving waited long enough) and pay for the water bottle only. Owners show up aggressively insisting we stay as our food is ready to serve. Look at the food I ordered from their kitchen whole fish was not fried as asked just BONES. We walk out, waiter chases us down the street (almost 5 miles) to get the money for the water (after he said we don't have to pay after my mother offered to pay for it) then comes the owners in their scooter. Turns into an HOUR long dispute. They begin recording us, taunting us all the way down to the ferry entrance, called us the worst possible names, the husband PUSHED MY MOTHER twice and SPIT ON ME!!! He raised his hands up at me several times as if he was going to hit me! DISGUSTING, TRASH, UNEDUCATED, UNPROFESSIONAL corrupted police got involved they took their side even said we are required to pay for the food even if we didn't eat it threatened to pay up or my mother could spend 36 hours in jail! Longest review I've ever done be careful where you go to anywhere in MX! Después de 30 minutos de espera por nuestra comida (no asistieron otros clientes), mi madre le preguntó al camarero si llegaría nuestro aperitivo. El camarero dice que nunca hizo el pedido. Mi madre pregunta si podemos cancelar (nos morimos de hambre y esperamos lo suficiente) y pagar solo la botella de agua. Los propietarios aparecen agresivamente insistiendo en que nos quedemos mientras nuestra comida está lista para servir. Mire la comida que pedí en su cocina, el pescado entero no estaba frito como lo pedí, solo HUESOS. Salimos, el camarero nos persigue por la calle (casi 5 cuadras ) para conseguir el dinero para el agua (después de que dijo que no teníamos que pagar después de que mi madre se ofreció a pagarla) y luego vienen los dueños en su scooter. Se convierte en una disputa de una HORA. ¡¡¡Comienzan a grabarnos, burlándose de nosotros hasta la entrada del ferry, nos insultan con los peores nombres posibles, el marido EMPUJÓ A MI MADRE dos veces y ME ESCUPIÓ!!! ¡Levantó las manos hacia mí varias veces como si fuera a golpearme! ASQUEROSO, BASURA, SIN EDUCACIÓN, NO PROFESIONAL La policía corrupta se involucró, se pusieron de su lado, incluso dijeron que debíamos pagar la comida, incluso si no la comíamos, ¡amenazó con pagar o mi madre podría pasar 36 horas en la cárcel! La reseña más larga que he hecho ¡ten cuidado a dónde vas en cualquier lugar de MX!

Cannot say enough about their mango margaritas! Made with fresh mango puree and absolutely…read morerefreshing. Food was great as well and the service was spectacular. Friendly and professional staff. The ambiance of the place is what everyone thinks of when they travel to an island. Dining areas are set in a lush tropical garden. Was cool and quite comfortable.

great food and the atmosphere made the food even better. plan to come back on our next visit to…read moreCozumel

We've visited several times over the years and really enjoyed each experience. We like that many of…read morethe restaurant's patrons are local - it makes us feel less touristy and like we are getting the real local cuisine. My husband usually gets a whole fried fish, but none were available on our last visit so he tried the fish fajitas instead. They were fresh and delicious. I tried the chile relleno and it was one of the best I've had anywhere, which is saying a lot because I love a good chile relleno. The chips and pico de gallo were also fresh and hard to stop eating. And the margaritas are always great. The staff is friendly and efficient, and they have several folks that speak English when out limited Spanish isn't enough. We definitely think it's worth a stop and recommend giving it a try.