Cheap Eats

[El Graduado]

When did you become an expert on Austin streets?

Austin was my stomping ground, many moons ago. I thought my story would be a good explanation of how these "1/2" streets came to be.

 

[ggunn]

Austin was my stomping ground, many moons ago. I thought my story would be a good explanation of how these "1/2" streets came to be.

When did you live here? I have been here since 1981.

 

[WetInPortland]

Just realized that no one's mentioned Pollo Asadero. The location I use is on Coldwell (30th) just north of Calle 5 Sur. 70 pesos for roasted 1/2 chicken, stack of tortillas, rice, onion, and salsa. My wife and I have a hard time finishing all of it. If you need more, a whole chicken is 110 pesos. Limited seating at this location.

 

[horn34]

Just wanted to bump this thread and rep Cerveceria Punta Sur. I don't see a lot of talk about them and I can't recommend them enough. Outstanding staff, service, craft beer, pizza (especially the lion fish), empanadas and salads. They are right across from La Choza and open around 4pm.

 

[Jaeger62]

If you want great tacos, as well as other authentic Mexican dishes, I would highly recommend Taquiera El Nero on 30th right next to Dominoes Pizza. I had 3 great tacos and an aguas fresca for $62pesos. Locals love the place... opens around 7pm.

Also haven't seen Crazy King Burrito or Burritos Gorditos mentioned. These 3 are all "go to" staples for me, along with Cuatro Tacos.

Also, for a cheap dinner, show up to Dicks Dive around 6pm, order a couple beers, and you'll have a couple free tacos before long off the charcoal grill.

 

[NDL_Diver]

OMG, you have to try K'ooben Laab

Licenciado Pedro Joaquin Coldwell entre, Calle José María Morelos y 5, Centro, 77600 San Miguel de Cozumel

Ave 30 and calle 5 on West side of street. Blink and you pass it. Next to the chicken place, ParriPoLLo, also recomend.

Tiny place, 2 tables for 2 and a counter for 6 or 7. Homemade pasta and bread. 100 pesos!

K'ooben Laab Cozumel

BTW I don't think they have a liquor licence but byob is probably ok.

On our MUST go list from now on.

 

[MMM]

OMG, you have to try K'ooben Laab

Licenciado Pedro Joaquin Coldwell entre, Calle José María Morelos y 5, Centro, 77600 San Miguel de Cozumel

Ave 30 and calle 5 on West side of street. Blink and you pass it. Next to the chicken place, ParriPoLLo, also recomend.

Tiny place, 2 tables for 2 and a counter for 6 or 7. Homemade pasta and bread. 100 pesos!

K'ooben Laab Cozumel

BTW I don't think they have a liquor licence but byob is probably ok.

On our MUST go list from now on.

They got their liquor license a few months ago. Still working on their expansion. I think I have been there 5 or 6 times in the past month...plus had their stuff delivered one night when I didn't feel like going out. They are my VERY favourite place in Cozumel at this time. I make my own pasta from scratch in Canada and I don't even bother here as theirs is every bit as good or better than what I make. And those two small tables at the front can be pushed together and they can seat 6 in total (because that's how many chairs they have).

 

[NDL_Diver]

They got their liquor license a few months ago. Still working on their expansion. I think I have been there 5 or 6 times in the past month...plus had their stuff delivered one night when I didn't feel like going out. They are my VERY favourite place in Cozumel at this time. I make my own pasta from scratch in Canada and I don't even bother as theirs is every bit as good or better than what I make. And those two small tables at the front can be pushed together and they can seat 6 in total (because that's how many chairs they have).

Must have been there just before them getting a license. So small, glad they are expanding because their food is REALLY good!

 

[NDL_Diver]

OMG, you have to try K'ooben Laab. Next to the chicken place, ParriPoLLo, also recomend.

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I think it is next to a different chicken place on Ave 30 and calle 5. Still K'ooben Laab is not to be missed.

 

[turkeyphant]

For some other hidden gems on Cozumel, check out the Youtube channel of Justin Springs, he has posted several videos of little locally-owned restaurants on Cozumel.

Can you link to this please? It doesn't seem to exist when I search...