Top 10 restaurants in Cozumel, Mexico

December 3, 2017 Alice Mieles

One of the top diving destinations in the world for its bright storybook coral reefs, the island of Cozumel is also home to a variety of natural beaches. Choose a beach with soft white sand for relaxing, or snorkel off a rockier vista. A destination for both adventure and romance, Cozumel has a year-round Caribbean climate, untrammeled jungle and abundant nightlife.
Things to do in Cozumel

1. New Especias Restaurante

Calle 3 Sur | Entre 5ta Avenida Sur y 10ma Avenida Sur, Cozumel 77600, Mexico (Formerly Especias Restaurante) Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Reservations, Accepts Credit Cards Italian, Seafood, Vegetarian Friendly Dinner, Late Night HK$94 - HK$196 +52 987 869 7947
Excellent
80%
Good
13%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 351 reviews

New Especias Restaurante

Authentic Italian Restaurant in the middle of the mexican caribbean sea. Home made pasta, italian chef and we are famous for lion fish and sea food.Excelent options for meat lovers. A DIP in Italy... #newespecias #byfrancescodiroma #bestitalianincozumel

Reviewed By TS26_11 - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

This is a popular tourist spot with a fusing Italian dishes with a Mexican twist. Their secret is in the sauces and in the presentation. They are closed Wednesdays but were open for Valentine’s Day. As there was no answer when we tried to call for Reservations, we showed up and they were able to accommodate us. If you are looking for something a cut above the typical Mexican fare or out for a special occasion, you will like this restaurant.

2. Guido's

Avenida Rafael E. Melgar # 23 | Between Calle 6 & 8 North, Cozumel 77600, Mexico Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Free Off-Street Parking, Highchairs Available, Full Bar, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Takeout, Reservations, Street Parking, Wheelchair Accessible, Accepts Credit Cards Mediterranean, Pizza, Seafood, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options Lunch, Dinner HK$94 - HK$235 +52 987 872 0946
Excellent
78%
Good
16%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 2 reviews

Guido's

Cozumel restaurant established in 1978, Yvonne's daily Specials of fresh fish, seafood platters and meats are well known to locals and tourists alike.

Reviewed By Christopher L

Make a reservation. Very pretty and clean upscale Mexican Italian restaurant downtown north of the ferry. We shared the fresh wahoo and beef carpaccio dishes as appetizers. I had a remarkable large Caribbean lobster tail as my entree. The fresh catch and the chicken dishes were also wonderful. They hav a nice pizza and pasta selection too. Sangria is refreshing. Servers are professional and friendly. We always eat here at least once when we visit Cozumel. You will too after you try it.

3. Pescaderia San Carlos

Calle 3, Cozumel, Mexico Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar Mexican, Caribbean, Latin, Seafood, Spanish, Vegetarian Friendly Lunch, Dinner 8727440
Excellent
82%
Good
14%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 380 reviews

Pescaderia San Carlos

A true hidden gem, with friendly owners, live music, and fresh fish. Excellent hosts, reasonable prices and delicious food.

Reviewed By R2492GKwilliaml - New Tazewell, Tennessee

I was worried that all the attention this place had gotten from tourists that it would change, and not for the better. Nope, it’s still as good as when I first visited it about 10 years ago.
Fresh fish at a fair price. Complementary ceviche still served before lunch. Always fresh fish. You pick your fish from the cooler and they will prepare it as you like.

4. Kondesa Restaurant

456 5th Ave between 5th & 7th Street, Cozumel 7760, Mexico Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi Mexican, Caribbean, Seafood, Contemporary, Fusion, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options Dinner, Late Night HK$55 - HK$86 +52 987 869 1086
Excellent
80%
Good
15%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1 reviews

Kondesa Restaurant

Reviewed By joe d - New Egypt, New Jersey

We visited twice during our stay in Cozumel. Ate here on the second night of our trip but after several meals at other restaurants we felt compelled to return for more! (do recommend making reservations).
Prices extremely fair and quality of food was very high.
Favorite appetizers were Tortilla Soup (great flavor), they also had a dish with octopus which my friend could not get enough of.
ANY of the Tuna dishes are outstanding as the Tuna is the star. Perfectly cooked (rare) and extremely flavorful almost like a wonderful tender steak as it was so thick. Dishes had different sauces or sides but we enjoyed each one. Churros was great way to finish the meal. Don't miss this one if in Cozumel. Restaurant is a street or two back off the main street. Forgot to mention nice setting!

5. Burritos Gorditos

Av 5 between calle 2 and 4, Cozumel 77667, Mexico Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Free Wifi Fast Food, Mexican, Central American, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch HK$31 - HK$78 +52 987 120 0237
Excellent
83%
Good
12%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 802 reviews

Burritos Gorditos

Build your own burrito! Choose from several delicious ingredients, including chicken, pork, steak, rice and beans. Top it off with some salsa, and enjoy. Great value and generous portions! We also serve breakfast burritos. All of our ingredients are fresh and each burrito is made to order.

Reviewed By Ahems - Boise, Idaho

There are multiple places to go for Mexican food / burritos in Cozumel. However the best is Burritos Gorditos! We have tried the other two top guns for burritos and this place beats both of them. The prices are substantially better than the other place down the road and the quality of food is exceptional. See you again when we are in Cozumel. :-)

6. Diego's

Ave 65 and Blvd | Antonio Gonzalez Fernandez and Calle 18 Nte, Cozumel 77620, Mexico Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Street Parking, Wheelchair Accessible Seafood, Mexican, Latin, Spanish, Vegetarian Friendly Breakfast, Lunch +52 1 987 564 9802
Excellent
86%
Good
12%
Satisfactory
1%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 282 reviews

Diego's

Welcome to our Family run Restaurant, serving up great dishes from the heart! Family Run and Owned. We are always serving authentic tacos. Located in the heart of Cozumel close to the Airport. Please come and visit us for a true and unique experience. Diego's is part of the Cozumel dream.

Reviewed By Mike D - Scandinavia wi

Had heard about this place from other people we met. Very nice people had fish tacos that were awesome! Found out people like to stop there on their way home. They check their luggage at airport and walk over.

7. Chocolateria Isla Bella

5th avenue between 2nd and 4th street north. Next door to the restaurant Kinta and across from Burritos Gorditos., Cozumel 77600, Mexico Seating, Digital Payments, Takeout International Drinks HK$16 - HK$235 +52 987 111 8462
Excellent
87%
Good
9%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
1%
Terrible
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Overall Ratings

5 based on 605 reviews

Chocolateria Isla Bella

We are a mother/daughter team dedicated to making people happy through chocolate. We handmake all of our chocolate creations daily using the finest and freshest ingredients, no preservatives and a lot of love. We hope you'll enjoy the chocolates as much as we enjoy making them for you.

Reviewed By Jen B - Cozumel, Mexico

A sweet little chocolate shop just a couple blocks from the oceanfront. They have drinking chocolate (that you can take home and make), coffee, and nibs but the star is the dozen or so truffles. Truffles come in flavors such as triple chocolate, pepita brittle,...MoreThanks, Jen! We’re delighted you’ve enjoyed the chocolates.

8. El Billy Asados Al Carbon

65 Av. Sur Calle 19 Sur, Cozumel, Mexico Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Serves Alcohol Mexican, Barbecue Lunch, Dinner +52 987 800 0711
Excellent
91%
Good
7%
Satisfactory
1%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 166 reviews

El Billy Asados Al Carbon

Reviewed By Arowhed - Dedham, Maine

We saw the TA review and caught a cab to Billy’s which is in the middle of the local town. There were no tables set up at 6:30 and we wondered about whether we could sit and eat. No one was there, only people getting Takeout. Billy was exceptionally gracious and set up a table and waited on us. Billy and the food were great! But sitting there by ourselves with no one else around was a little uncomfortable. It was also late in the day so food was just warm. Would definitely do it again for lunch or quick take out. Billy was super and we wish him the best!

9. Buccanos at Night

Playa San Juan Km 4. 5 | Zona Hotelera Norte Interior Club Cozumel Caribe, Cozumel 77600, Mexico Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Street Parking, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Reservations, Wine and Beer, Accepts Credit Cards Mexican, Seafood, Contemporary, Fusion, Latin, Spanish, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options Dinner, Drinks HK$196 - HK$314 +52 987 114 5607
Excellent
85%
Good
8%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 628 reviews

Buccanos at Night

Multi-ethnic, multi-sensory dining experience where flavors clash on purpose. Contemporary seafood, fresh fish & premium quality ingredients that change with the season. Oceanview dining Terrace with a panoramic view of the Mainland skyline enhanced by torches & candlelight. A more relaxed and social approach to dining awaits you at 'Buccanos at Night' Wednesday thru Sunday evening from 6-11:30 pm. Vegetarian and Vegan Menu available.

Reviewed By rwebbmn - St. Paul, MN

It should concern you when they pass out bug spray upon your arrival. The wait staff were all in long pants and several cans of 'off' were on offer. They mosquitos descended with the sun. It is uncertain to me who got fed the most, me or the mosquitos :( After sunset, the flying cockroaches descended. That was enough for me. I'm out of here, never to return. Please note, that breakfast down stairs in the morning does not suffer for these problems. We always do breakfast at Buccanos at least one per visit. The breakfast is excellent. Dinner, not so much.

10. CRAZY KING Burrito

Calle 4 Norte 5 | Centro, Cozumel 77600, Mexico Waitstaff, Serves Alcohol, Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Free Wifi Mexican, Latin, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options Lunch, Dinner, Brunch +52 987 102 6638
Excellent
87%
Good
10%
Satisfactory
1%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 823 reviews

CRAZY KING Burrito

Reviewed By ETBColorado - Lakewood, Colorado

Menu is burritos. You can get shrimp, chicken, steak and some other ingredients.
All food is freshly prepared onsite by owner, his wife and mother-in-law.
There are also servers (one of whom overcharged a customer and no longer works at Crazy King).....but the family is the core of this business.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
* Share your table since there are often more customers than Seating
* Pay in Pesos. A better cost for you and easier for the business
About review concerning billing:
Asked owner about recent billing question: it was a server mistake toward the end of the day. Owner regretted it.
Prices are fair considering that each burrito is sufficient for a meal.

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