Favorite Cozumel Restaurants

[DandyDon]

my wife and i are experienced divers and are planning our first trip to cozumel in late december. any tips? also, what are the water temps really like - at surface and at depth? please keep in mind that we live in lake havasu city, arizona and don't like cold water very much.

fftopic: Welcome to SB, Jodee!

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[jodee]

sorry. found a better thread for temps.

 

[Christi]

In no particular order...

Breakfast
Coco's
The Museum

Lunch
Las Palmas
Rock-n-Java
Mariscos
Chilangos
El Moro
Perlita
Casa Denis

Dinner
Guidos
La Choza
French Quarter
Especias
Manati
Mesa 17
Lobster House
100% Tacos
El Moro
Casa Denis

 

[Natasha]

I'd like add Poncho's Backyard to the list.

 

[EricJ]

Now that I think about it, it is El Foko. I also think we ate at El Mission. I wanted to add it to my original list but couldn't remember the name. My wife thought it was El Mission but wasn't sure. Based on the previous description, I think it was.

I can't wait to try the other restaurants suggested. Thanks for your posts!

Although I LOVE the authentic-style restaurants, there's nothing wrong with enjoying the touristy spots in Cozumel (and Mexico) as well.

 

[jeancmo]

Now that I think about it, it is El Foko. I also think we ate at El Mission. I wanted to add it to my original list but couldn't remember the name. My wife thought it was El Mission but wasn't sure. Based on the previous description, I think it was.

I can't wait to try the other restaurants suggested. Thanks for your posts!

Although I LOVE the authentic-style restaurants, there's nothing wrong with enjoying the touristy spots in Cozumel (and Mexico) as well.

Prima's is our favorite!!! The combo in marinara sauce is FABOULOUS!!!!! YUMYUM!!!

 

[5615mike]

I know it's on the main strip, but still quite a bit of fun: Carlos and Charlies.

Matt

OMG

 

[5615mike]

Poncho's Backyard, you have to walk through the main store(Poncho's i think), they have live musica, great food and atmosphere

Not near what it used to be

 

[5615mike]

El Capi Navigante
Sonora
Los Gavianes (sp?)
Santiago's (when it's open)
El Moro
La Perlita
La Choza
Pancho's Backyard
Prima
Casa Denis
Los Moros del Morritos
La Morena
La Cabana del Pescador (aka the Lobster House)
Chen Rio
Paradise Cafe (aka Bob's Marley Bar)
Palmeras*

*I hope my inclusion of this one doesn't invalidate the rest of my list. Despite its Denny's style menu and the fact that is possibly the most touristy eatery on the island, their broiled octopus (not on the menu, but ask) is some of the best I have had anywhere. It's a great "people watching" spot, too.

For Breakfast I would add.......Cocos and the Museum. Very good on last trip.
For Dinner I would add La Veranda.

The rest of the list is quite good. Nice job Gordon. La Perlita was absolutely out of this world two weeks ago. We ate there twice. The only other rest. that we do that with are El Moro and Prima.

 

[5615mike]

Prima's is our favorite!!! The combo in marinara sauce is FABOULOUS!!!!! YUMYUM!!!

The only thing we get at Primas is the 3/4 pd. Lobster Tail for 275 pesos. Best Lobster on the island IOO. Wonderful Key Lime pie as well.