The servers here are friendly and it's a great location on the melgar, but I was so sick after eating 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. read more

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Food and service were horrible. We had a bacon cheeseburger with onion rings. It comes out with fries. 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. read more

I walked alot but their strawberry Margarita hit the spot in the hot weather of cozumel. I walked for 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. read more

We visited several places in Cozumel and this was my favorite. Right across from the water, mostly outdoor seating, live music starting at 8, very nice staff and prompt service. The food was delicious and lots of options on the menu. I asked the bartender to make me a frozen Amaretto Colada with not to much alcohol and he made it exactly how I like it and it was huge! There was a local guy eating there and he said he goes there every night. I can see why. It's a very casual, friendly place with great food and good prices! read more

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Really good spot on the island. Stopped here for lunch and service was fast and efficient. The food was tasty and the view was great. Definitely worth checking out! read more

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I really like this place and the staff is great but the "regulars" ruin it. I know smoking is "illegal" in public so allowing people to chain smoke at the bar is annoying. I had to leave it was so bad. read more

They have great staff who want to make you happy with outdoor and indoor seating. We sat at a corner table outside, with a view of the water. It's on a busy street, so I wouldn't recommend it for small children (sit indoors instead). I had a margarita, which I first thought was expensive but it ended up being very strong. Then, my husband and I shared the fajitas, getting the steak and shrimp combo. Ngl, the portion size was small for the price, but they were tasty. The bathrooms were very clean, which was a nice change in Cozumel. We'd come back! read more

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WE LOVE IT HERE!! amazing service yummy food and drinks!!! Unis, Miguel, and Fernanda are our favorites! Amazing workers!! read more

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Location is great and service was great as well. The food quality is below average, drinks are good as well. Our party had chicken Caesar salad, sushi tuna dish, shrimp ceviche. Sushi tuna was fishy and not fresh at all. Cesar salad was bland, flavorless, Ceviche was ok. Chips and Guacamole were good. Maybe great place to get drinks, but probably pass on the food. read more

Yummy! Fun and unique place, the drinks are HUGE!!! Served over a plate due to melting from how big they are. Got the pina colada and Miami vice , so yummy! Strong and did the trick! They have to go cups as well so if you can't finish it, you can take it with you when you leave, def a place to go when coming through Cozumel read more

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Pretty nice! Went here on my visit to Mexico and was not disappointed! The view is beautiful of the ocean and pier. The tables are clean and restaurant is very nicely decorated. The workers are very quick with refills and patient. The food overall was very tasty and was just like the description on the menu. read more

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Great little place in downtown with a view of the water. Situated at a corner location, we dined outside. it was fun to watch the madness go by on the Main Street. The service & food were great and we had a really fun time! Also of note was the cleanliness of both the restaurant itself & the bathrooms. (A true plus in Cozumel!) This little gem is definitely on our radar for our next cruise stop in April! read more

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The Thirsty Cougar was quite a pleasant surprise. I intended to go to another restaurant, but it was at the far end of the island and the cab fare was $80 round trip. I walked along downtown and carefully assessed each restaurant, discounting the usuals... Carlos and Charlies, Senior Frogs, Hooters, etc. Several restaurants looked promising, but they were not busy. The Thirsty Cougar was very busy, so I sat at the bar and ordered lunch. I ordered the blackened fish platter, and it was exquisite. The fish was cooked to perfection and the spices were not too strong. The vegetables tasted as if they were picked this morning, and the rice was perfect as well. The accompanying sauce complimented each item. It was somewhat fruit based I supposed but went well with everything. At $14 USD, this was better than specialty dining on the ship. read more

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Food, location, bartender, wait staff are all excellent. People friendly who make you feel more welcomed than ever.

Great location, cool ambience, super touristy but oh well still fun great service never actually ate there

Hands down my favorite nacho place in Mexico! Was on a cruise and did some searching specifically for nachos as we were just in the area for 8 hours off the boat. Location was just 2.5 miles from the port (we took a taxi both ways due to the outside temperature). After getting out of the vehicle, first thing we noticed was how well the restaurant was built. It had both a surfer vibe, but was incredibly manicured compared to most of the restaurants near the beach. Once we sat down we were greeted by a very friendly server who spoke English perfectly, followed by noticing (we sat outside) that the view was absolutely gorgeous (across a two way road is the water). The menu was easy to read, with just enough options for everyone to pick what they wanted, with a fantastic assortment of drinks (which looked beautiful but we decided to opt for a non alcoholic drink as we just wanted Mexican coke). My wife got the tacos which were cooked well, and had the right amount of toppings to be the perfect Mexican tacos. I opted (of course) for the nachos. It was difficult to pick for all of thirty seconds, but, I never see on a menu blackened chicken nachos, so I had to opt for this. It came with an incredibly perfect mango sauce, and I noticed right away that the cheese sauce they made was definitely homemade. Between everything on our plate and the vibes we got, it was a perfect lunch, that we won't soon forget, and a place I recommend anyone who visits Cozumel to have as their lunch or dinner spot as a must have! read more

Love this place for a fresh, upscale cocktail. Our drinks were made right in front of us and were delicious. We will make this a Cancun must stop when we are back! read more

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We stopped for amazing frozen drinks while en route to dinner elsewhere. The staff was accommodating and made mine with rum instead of tequila (which I don't like). Good service and great view! read more

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One of the best margaritas I've had in a really long time!! The atmosphere is great and the service was awesome! read more

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Stopped here to try their famous mountain top margaritas, stayed for the awesome vibes. This place was what I was hoping to expect. Cool music and cool interior. Our waiter, Ronaldo, was amazing! Excellent service and excellent attitude. After a few conversations with him, you would think you're talking to family, or your best friend. Really made us feel comfortable right when walking up to the restaurant. My first time visiting Cozumel, I didn't expect it to be so humid and hot. It's been rough enjoying anything outside, so why not sip on an ice cold frozen margarita that's as big as Mount Everest. Those margs are worth every penny. Ordered the two most popular drinks. Halfway finished, I was feeling pretty chilly, but overall, refreshed! Food was outstanding! I ordered Nachos with Blackened Chicken and Chicken wings. Both meals came with a mango-chipotle sauce.... OMG... one of the tastiest sauces I've ever had. A sweet sauce with a little kick. Who knew something so simple could be so good. I smothered that sauce all over the nachos and wings. That sauce with the well seasoned blackened chicken took it to the next level. We'll be back Cozumel, and especially to Thirsty Cougar! read more

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The good and drinks here and delicious. Highly recommend the frozen pineapple margarita and fajitas. Grab a seat at the window and enjoy some great people watching or sunset if the timing is right. Definitely make this a stop when traveling g to Cozumel. read more

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The food is great. Can't beat the location. Staff are all longtime workers. We stay in Cozumel two or three months go back to Texas and come back every two or three months just a great place. Can't beat the location or the friendly service. read more

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Just a short walk from the pier and away from the very touristy mall place. I was meeting my sister here for a quick last-minute meet-up on a short layover and really was not sure what to expect. I mean really... Let's just meet at the "Cougar Bar" did not leave me with high hopes for more than beer and questionable tequila. What Infound was a bright fresh atmosphere, and a nice-sized menu with a good range of choices at a reasonable price. I highly recommend the coconut shrimp!!! They are huge, butterflied, perfectly cooked, and fresh! Now I understand why she recommended we meet there. We will be back when in town. read more

7 in our group decided to have drinks her at the recommendation of Mrs Piggy. We had a great time the band was great. The peanut butter shots are tasty. The owner bought our group a ground of shots. We all loved the festive glasses ( not sure if they sell them) but some on the girls found shot glasses that looked like them at the airport. Most of us wanted tee shirts. But they didn't have our size. So I had to take a picture of the shirt. read more

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Wow what a fun place and what a great fresh fruit pear Margarita I had!!! Great location right on the corner good for watching the ocean and people and the service was fantastic and friendly read more

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Very nice view, good food, great service and fair prices. We enjoyed a very nice afternoon hanging out on a sidewalk table. It's also in the shade! read more

Great place with great atmosphere! We walked here from the port and had a blast. Good food and cold beer with no problems. I even got a tshirt! Fantastic view of the port. read more

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By far the best restaurant in Cozumel. Not only is the seating outside where you can see the ocean but they also have amazing service and food. We ate here 3 different times and were served by Ronaldo Diaz. He will accommodate your nutrition needs and is always attentive. There wasn't a second we were ever needing anything. Definitely ask to he served by him. I have a restrictive diet and he was very accommodating. The kitchen made my grilled fish without oils or butter without complaint. My husband and his friend had the fajitas and they were amazing. The best with melted cheese on top. I added a picture of them. read more

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Fantastic view, service and Guac. Also had the grilled lobster tail, quite wonderful. While I did not try their mexican style food - watching other tables, there food appears to be in line with the main drag - catering mostly to cruise ship passengers who may not have a true appreciation for the complexity of authentic mexican food and are more comfortable with tex mex style / more American style.... If you want a true experience with the locals, see my other review for El Sazon Del Camaron about a 15-20 minute walk away from the ocean. Tip: Homemade Tequila shots for 60 pesos are great, and if you are there over the Holidays, the Noche Buena Bock is a delicious beer. Grab two cushions from inside if you are sitting outside - they have plenty and make all the difference if you are going to nurse a few and people watch. read more

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No dinner plans, just thought to walk the town to find something good. I've seen so many reviews on the Thirsty Cougar, but never wanted to try during the day when the cruise boast tourist were crowding the place. It was on the later side so and there was an open table so we grabbed it. There was a live band playing which was fun. Service was good. We ordered Beers and Mezcal, Chicken fingers, Chicken, Shrimp and a Beef Quesadilla. The food was descent, I think the people watching was better though. I would definitely go back to hang, have a beer, relax and listen to the music. read more

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SOOOO Slow! The drinks looked good and those around us got them fast but we didn't order any. it took one hour to get our first entree and took 1.5 hours to be served the second entree and wasn't the cheapest place the eat. Food was fine but the service and the wait was terrible. Would recommend steering clear if you're hungry. or if you wanna eat at the same time as your party. read more

Amazing drinks! Made with fresh fruit and ginger! The ginger mojito tastes amazing! So fresh! Served in hand blown glasses. They also have the hand blown glassware available to purchase in the Resturant. I ordered the chicken tacos. They had an authentic taste with tender chicken and plenty of fresh guacamole, lime and hot sauce. The staff are fun and happy to be here. Fast service with a smile. I will come here again!! read more

Amazing place, food drinks and staff are the best. Have been going there for 5 years and have no complaints. Definitely a must stop while ion vacation, cruise stop or if you live there read more

Everything is great about The Thirsty Cougar, the food, drinks and staff. We have been there twice and plan on visiting it everytime we are in Cozumel. read more

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AMAZING! One of our favorite restaurants to eat at in Cozumel when we come here. Breakfast is amazing and so is their dinner. The burgers are WONDERFUL it's a must have when visiting. Awesome location and wait staff is great. Usually has a band for dinner. read more

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Watch out for a credit card scam. They charged my friend for the meal (18 people) and ran the same card for tip separately. They came back and said the card was declined. Ran another card, looked at statement, the first two charges went through, they refunded the meal amount but not the tip. They had to do that on purposw read more

Best margarita ever. They used fresh lime juice with pulp in it. The pulp made all the difference. They also sell had made recycled glass wear. read more

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Really digging the open window atmosphere here. While there are so many authentic places nearby to feed at I might skip it for food altogether and just party here instead! read more

Best food I've had since I've been in Cozumel! Mescal margaritas & blackened fish tacos Ordered more to go to eat later read more

This seems like a local favorite. Kind guests all willing to tell their stories. Very laid back. Seating is mostly outside but extremely comfortable shaded area. Love the handmade beautiful fused colored glasses your drink come in. They sell the glasses separately. So you can purchase a whole set with pitcher. Perfect little gift to remember your trip to Cozumel. Burgers were good. You have your choice of fries or onion rings with the burger. Wait staff was very attentive. Great place to people watch. read more