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Asadero el Pollo
| A: Av. Pedro Joaquin Coldwell (30) between Calle 5 Sur & Morelos | | |
$ | Two locations offering grilled chickens and sides. Great for taking to the beach or back to Casa Suzana. They close when they run out of chicken. | | |
Buccanos Beachclub
$$ | A: Playa San Juan Costera Norte Km 4.5
P: 872 01 00 | | |
| Beach club north of town with nice lunches at the edge of the water. Great views. There's a swimming beach, snorkeling area, pool, and outdoor shower that restaurant customers can use! | | |
Cafetería la Cozumeleña
$ | A: 10 Av. Sur at the corner of Calle 3 Sur
P: 872 10 89 | | |
| One of our very favorites. La Cozumeleña is a bakery in the center of town. They have great fruit smoothies and fruit plates. Their fried shrimp tacos and tortas are a great lunch choice. Free parking just past their door on the right. | | |
Camilo's
$$ | A: 5a Av. Nte #99 between Calle 2 & 4 Nte
P: 872 61 61 | | |
| This downtown restaurant has tacos such as shrimp or smoked marlin, good seafood soup, and nice fish filets (such as one in poblano cream cheese sauce) | | |
Cha Cha's Kitchen
$ | A: Calle Francisco Mujica #1061 Entre Xel-Ha y 17 SurP: 564 2525 | | |
| Set in a lovely garden behind an unassuming house. Wonderful menu that changes weekly, unlimited by any specific cuisine but always fresh and creative with lots of healthy choices. Their cakes are becoming famous and starting to sell out daily. | | |
El Camarón Dorado
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| A: Av. Benito Juárez near 105a Av. Sur at the eastern edge of town
P: 872 72 87 | | |
| This place on the transversal road is not very close to Casa Suzana, but it's great for wonderful tacos and tortas. Their specialty is fried shrimp, but they have a large range of seafood and non-seafood toppings. They will deliver to Casa Suzana. Closed Mondays.
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El Coctelito
$$ | A: 20a Av. Sur between Calle 17 & 19 Sur
P: 120 15 03 | | |
| Fairly new seafood place that's walking distance from Casa Suzana, with a playground for the kids. Great ceviche and fish, not to mention fizzy limeade (limonada con gas). The "Mummy Shrimp" with cheese and wrapped in bacon are a favorite. Closed Mondays.
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El Mercado Municipal | A:Calle Dr. Adolfo Rosado Salas between Av. 20 and 25 | | |
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| There are several food stalls and restaurants in the main city market that offer lunch. These are quick, inexpensive, and filling. | | |
El Moro
$$ | A: 75 Bis Av. Nte #124 between Calle 2 & 4 Nte
P: 872 30 29 | | |
| Well-loved but hard-to-find place popular with Americans and specializing in seafood and Mayan food. Closed Thursdays. | | |
El Museo
$$ | A: Av. Rafael E. Melgar between Calles 4 & 6 Nte
P: 872 08 38 | | |
| Recently reopened. Great views from the upper-levelterrace. | | |
El Paste Empanadas Horneados | A: Calle Miguel Hidalgo #1683 between 65 Av. &55 Sur Bis
P: 120 93 05
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$ | Wonderful baked puff pastry empanadas in a range of fillings. Great daily specials. They'll deliver to Casa Suzana if you order 10 or more empanadas. | | |
El Super Hit
| A: Av. Pedro Joaquin Coldwell (30) at the corner of Calle 15 Sur | | |
$ | Good place for cochinita pibil tortas - pick some up to go ("para llevar") to eat on the plane on the way home! Walking distance from Casa Suzana. | | |
Empanadas Los 3 Patitos | A: Av. Pedro Joaquin Coldwell (30) at the corner of Calle 15 Sur | | |
$ | Not far from Casa Suzana, this places sells 4 kinds of traditional empanadas and drinks including cebada - that's it. You can eat your emapanadas standing at the long counter at the sidewalk or take them home. Get there early, since they close when they sell out every day. I've noticed them open in the evening recently. | | |
Frenchies
$ | A: 10a Avenida between Avenida Benito Juárez & Calle 2 Norte
P: 116 1759 | | |
| Frenchies is unique. It looks like a franchise location, but it's the only (or at least the first) in the world. They serve fresh-made french fries that great in themselves but are transformed with a range of toppings. There's the familiar French-Canadian poutine, but also wonder Thai orange chicken with ginger, "Bluefalo", superb garlic parmesan and vegetarian varieties. You have to try it to believe it. | | |
Hanal-Ki
| A: Av. Benito Juárez between Calle 60 & 65 Sur across from the fire station | | |
$ | This place on the transversal road specializes in Mayan dishes, including cochinita pibil, relleno negro, panuchos, salbutes, and papadzules | | |
La Candela
$$ | A: 5a Av. Nte at the corner of Calle 6 Nte
P: 878 44 71 | | |
| A favorite with us and many local residents. In addition to a great menu, they offer daily family-style specials. Eat under a palapa and watch the people go by, then shop downtown or along the waterfront. Finish with mamey or mango pie or the best-of-both-worlds layered combination mamey and mango pie. | | |
La Choza
$$ | A: 10a Av. Sur at the corner of Calle Dr. Adolfo Rosado Salas
P: 872 09 58 | | |
| Offers a range of seafood and traditional Mexican items. Chicken mole is particularly good. Famous for their yellow salsa, which you can buy to take home. Their avocado pie is better than it sounds. Free parking in private lot on Calle 6 Nte. | | |
La Cocay
$$$ | A: Calle 8 Nte #208 between Av. 10 & 15 Nte
P: 872 55 33 | | |
| Lovely indoor setting and mediterranean fusion dishes. Closed Sundays.
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La Conchita del Caribe
$$ | A: 65a Av. Sur #960 between Calle 13 & 15 Sur
P: 869 12 18 | | |
| Lots of great seafood options here. The best is to choose your fish from the cooler and have it fried whole. | | |
La Perlita
$$ | A: Calle 10 Nte between Av. 65 Bis & 70 Nte
P: 869 83 43 | | |
| A bit difficult to find, but worth the trouble especially for great lionfish dishes, particularly ceviche and pez leon xcalacoco (breaded in coconut). Two-for-one lionfish dishes on Thursdays! | | |
La Sirenita
| A: Av. Pedro Joaquin Coldwell (30) at the corner of Calle 1 Sur | | |
$ | Fresh-squeezed juices, cocos frios, seafood tacos and tortas. Cheap, fast, fresh, tasty. | | |
Las Palmas
Cocina Economica | A: 25a Av. Sur at the corner of Calle 3 Sur
P: 872 12 95 | | |
$ | Crowded, popular Cocina Economica "back in the 'hood". Very popular with locals. Great value and good quality. The "Tampiqueña" is a large combo that includes soup and an enchilada in addition to your selected main course. | | |
Le Chef
$$ | A: 5a Av. Sur #398 at the corner of Calle 5 Sur
P: 878 43 91 | | |
| Creative offerings of fresh local ingredients inspired by French and Mediterranean techniques. Their lobster and bacon sandwich is great! | | |
Los Chilangos
Cocina Economica | A: 10a Av. Sur between Calle 13 & 15 Sur
P: 872 30 72 | | |
$ | Neighborhood Cocina Economica not far from Casa Suzana. They offer a changing list of low-priced, delicious meals for lunch daily. Not to be confused with Taqueria los Chilangos, which specializes in huaraches and is open only for supper. | | |
Los Otates
$ | A: 15a Av. Sur between Calle Dr. Adolfo Rosado Salas & Calle 3 Sur
P: 869 10 59 | | |
| Very popular with locals and tourists alike. Famous for pozole, they also offer a range of tacos, tortas, burritos (unusual in Mexico), and even burgers (but no fries). Free WiFi. Free parking.
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Mezcalito's | A: Transversal Road at the Beach - 876 09 14 | | |
$$-$$$ | Deservedly well-known place on the eastern shore of the island. Tables in the sand steps from the ocean. Our favorite is "Mezcalito's Super Shrimp" marinated in tequila and grilled. Possibly the most addictive french fries on the island. They close around dusk, since there is no electricity on this side of the island. Despite not having floors, this is not a budget option. | | |
No Name Bar
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| A: Av. Rafael E. Melgar #628 between Calle 7 & 11 Sur
P: 878 40 20 | | |
| Great view, swim-up bar | | |
Pancho's Backyard
$$ | A: Av. Rafael E. Melgar #27 at the corner of Calle 8 Nte
P: 842 21 41 | | |
| Attractive setting in the Los Cinco Soles store on the waterfront at the north end of downtown, they offer some tasty and unusual dishes. People particularly like their chiles rellenos stuffed with plaintains and walnuts. Different lunch and supper menus, somewhat unusual for Cozumel.
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Parrilla Mission
$$ | A: Av. Pedro Joaquin Coldwell (30) between Calle 2 & 4 Nte
P: 869 24 63 | | |
| Longstanding favorite, specializing in arrachera and seafood. In addition to a full menu, they also offer great family-style lunchtime specials that are delicious and inexpensive. | | |
Parripollo
$ | A: Av. Pedro Joaquin Coldwell (30) at corner of Calle Rosado Salas
P: 123 29 75 | | |
| Another good choice for grilled chicken and sides to take out to Casa Suzana or to the beach | | |
Pescaderia San Carlos
$ | A: 50a Av. Sur Bis between Calle 3 Sur & Calle A. R. Salas
P: 872 74 40 | | |
| Some of the very best, freshest seafood around. This is a fish market with a small, pleasant covered dining area out back. They do a large amount of takeout business with local families. The menu isn't extensive, but it is memorably good. You won't regret going. | | |
Super Carnes HC de Monterrey | A: 5a Av. Sur between Calle 9 Sur and 9 Bis
P: 872 22 77 | | |
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| Well-known for arrachera, which is their specialty | | |
Wet Wendy's
Margarita House | A: 5a Av. Nte between Calle 5 & Benito Juárez (pedestrian)
P: 872 49 70 | | |
$$ | Famous for innovative margaritas, they also offer "Mexican and Texican Food" | | |