Restaurants off the beaten path

[EvaL]

Thanks for the update. I like Los Seras and Chilangos too - both are cheap and patronized mainly by locals (I like this rather than eating where the cruise ship crowd go - in San Miguel square). I had 2 burritos, soup and a lemonade for under $5 at Chilangos. If you get a chance, do try La Mission (on Ave 30) for great burritos, fajitas, enchiladas (or just get the combo plate), La Candela (Ave 5 & Calle 6) for cheap Cuban(?) lunch with soup (under US$5) and Camilos (Ave 5 bet. Calle 2 & Calle 4) for awesome shrimp tacos and tortas (they make a stiff margarita as well). I think Candela and Camilos serve lunch only.
Also, Hotel Flamingo (Calle 6) has a good chef - great regular or japanese ceviche (in wasabi), shrimp pernod, traditional Yucatan chicken lime soup, grilled seafood and good bar for terquila. Prices from US$5-15. Website at:
http://www.hotelflamingo.com/dining/index.html
Dive safely and eat well.

 

[bluewatertoy]

Pescaderia San Carlos is definitely the best fish on the island. The owner is a wonderful man with a great sense of humor. A trip to cozumel without stopping here for a late lunch or early supper, is like going to Coz and not diving.
Kelly

http://www.scubaboard.com/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/67863/cat/500/ppuser/22992

 

[akbpilot]

Great list Marg, thanks for taking the time to report. We were happy to see some of our favorites made your list.

 

[Christi]

I didn't see it on the list, but that chicken place across the street from Domino's is really good and cheap. I think it's off 65 ave?

It's on 30th.

A better chicken place is on 30th between Morelos and Calle 5...across from the old Ace Hardware

Asaderos de Pollo

 

[Christi]

La Candela (Ave 5 & Calle 6) for cheap Cuban(?) lunch with soup (under US$5)

Nothing cuban about it. All lunch plates are between $45 and $55 pesos Open daily for breakfast and lunch, until 5:00pm

and Camilos (Ave 5 bet. Calle 2 & Calle 4) for awesome shrimp tacos and tortas (they make a stiff margarita as well). I think Candela and Camilos serve lunch only.

Camilos now has a second location as I've mentioned several times in varios threads. They are open daily for lunch and dinner until 10:00pm with all of the same items from teh old menu and some new things too. Av. 10 between 1st and Salas

 

[TSandM]

Thanks for this thread! We're headed for Cozumel in March, and I will make sure this is bookmarked.

 

[thebes11]

Great list. El Pique - MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm.

Rez de Cabeza? No, Gracias.

 

[94GTStang]

It's on 30th.

A better chicken place is on 30th between Morelos and Calle 5...across from the old Ace Hardware

Asaderos de Pollo

Cool! I'll have to try it out hopefully this year if I go back!

 

[Diver Kat]

The biggest problem with restaurants on Coz???? .........

There are too many good ones!!! It's so dang hard to choose - I have so many favorites!! Then you guys had to go and list a bunch of great ones we haven't tried yet!:11: Vacations are just so difficult!! LOL!!!!

 

[ggunn]

The biggest problem with restaurants on Coz???? .........

There are too many good ones!!! It's so dang hard to choose - I have so many favorites!! Then you guys had to go and list a bunch of great ones we haven't tried yet!:11: Vacations are just so difficult!! LOL!!!!

To quote Dr. Frankenfurter, "It's not easy having a good time."