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Dining options on Cozumel reflect the island’s laid-back attitude: breezy and relaxed, with casual dress and no reservations the rule at most places. Generally, restaurants emphasize fresh ingredients, simple presentation, and amiable service. As befits an island, there’s lots of just-caught seafood on the menu. Yucatecan cuisin
Dining options on Cozumel reflect the island’s laid-back attitude: breezy and relaxed, with casual dress and no reservations the rule at most places. Generally, restaurants emphasize fresh ingredients, simple presentation, and amiable service. As befits an island, there
Dining options on Cozumel reflect the island’s laid-back attitude: breezy and relaxed, with casual dress and no reservat
Dining options on Cozumel reflect the island’s laid-back attitude: breezy and relaxed, with casual dress and no reservations the rule at most places. Generally, restaurants emphasize fresh ingredients, simple presentation, and amiable service. As befits an island, there’s lots of just-caught seafood on the menu. Yucatecan cuisine is harder to come by; you’re more likely to find standard Mexican fare like tacos, enchiladas, and huevos rancheros. For budget meals, head into the untouristed part of downtown, because they’re few and far between elsewhere. Although some restaurants are turning out creative cuisine to suit the most demanding of palates, most visitors say their best dining experiences are in little family-owned spots that seem to have been here forever. While many restaurants accept credit cards, café-type places generally don’t. Cab drivers are often paid to shill for restaurants, so take their dining suggestions with a grain (or two) of salt.
Chef Yvonne Villiger works wonders with fresh fish—if the wahoo with capers and black olives is on the menu, don't miss it. But Guido's is best known for pizzas that are baked in a wood-fired oven and served by an incredibly attentive staff. Enjoy a pitcher of delicious sangria in the pleasant, roomy courtyard.
Av. Rafael E. Melgar 23, Cozumel, Quintana Roo, 77600, Mexico
Marimbas play beside a bubbling fountain in the charming courtyard behind one of Cozumel's best folk-art shops. The English menu is geared toward tourists and priced in pesos, but regional ingredients like smoky chipotle chile make even the standard steak stand out for a true Mexican-inspired meal. Other stars include the cilantro cream soup and shrimp flambéed with tequila. Although Pancho's can be busy, the waitstaff are patient and helpful. Cruise-ship passengers seeking a taste of Mexico pack the place at lunch; dinner is a bit more serene.
Av. Rafael E. Melgar 27, Cozumel, Quintana Roo, 77600, Mexico
After enjoying the island's numerous tacos and seafood options, your taste buds might just crave some comfort food. The Pub serves large portions of fish-and-chips, potpie, and bangers and mash in a fun atmosphere. After dinner try your hand at darts, shuffleboard, pool, or the horseshoe pit in the beautiful garden in the back. There are a couple of TVs to catch the game and an occasional live band.
Calle 4 between Avs. 5 and 10, Cozumel, Quintana Roo, 77600, Mexico
Considering Cuba is less than 257 km (160 miles) away, it’s not surprising that it would exert some influence on Cozumel's cuisine. You’ll certainly feel it at this open-air, Cuban-style eatery. Enjoy a pork loin sandwich, fried plantains, or the signature sandwich (aptly named "The Cuban") while sipping one of the best made-from-scratch mojitos on the island. Alex, the owner, and his staff work hard to make your experience memorable. This is a cigar bar and there is occasional cigar smoking.
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