Cozumel Restaurant Guide

Alley on 10^th is a fabulous new edition to the Cozumel food scene. It is an open air food court with several locally owned and operated food kiosks.  Here, one can affordably taste many different styles of Mexican cuisine. There is a kiosk specializing in fresh seafood flavored with spices and fruits from the region. Another offering vegan Mexican specialties. The Dona Clary kiosk offers food of the Yucatan, and there is so much more. Oh, and a bar is also on site for all your beverage needs.

A tasty place to dig into some affordable breakfasts, pastries, coffee drinks and more, El Coffee Cozumel has you covered. This diner inspired coffeehouse prepares a huge variety of fresh-baked cakes, cookies, pies, breads, quiches and more daily. The atmosphere is laid back with local artists work on the walls and wifi if you need it. Incredibly friendly staff as well. Convenient location right in town.

Crazy King Burrito is a local burrito shop that is a favorite for all who try it. The burritos come in two different sizes to choose from, all completely stuffed with fresh and flavorful ingredients. There are several protein and veg combinations to try, but the asada and shrimp burritos are the most popular. Their homemade hot sauces complement the burritos perfectly. Be advised this is a cash only restaurant.

You asked for it, so here it is. Our choices for the best tacos in Cozumel.

Best Chicken Taco: Los Tacotales (formerly Los Otates): This longtime Cozumel top taqueria has an impressive variety of excellent tacos, and their chicken taco is one of the best. Los Tacotales is one of the only places that grill their chicken for the tacos. It makes a difference.

Best Al Pastor Taco: Los Sera’s Tacos (Taqueria Los Sera’s): This mouth watering pastor taco is widely considered one of the best tacos in Cozumel overall. We recommend getting it without cheese and with onions and cilantro. They’ll ask when you order. Oh man.

Best Fish Taco: Pescaderia San Carlos: Brace yourself for crispy yet tender fish loaded in corn tortillas with all the fixins. You will not be disappointed. Four tacos come per order, so they’re shareable. Excellent ceviches here as well.

Best Taco Variety: Mr. Taco: A favorite among locals and visitors alike. Though a little off the beaten path, Mr. Taco is absolutely worth the short drive or taxi ride from downtown.

Honorable Mention: El Pique & Guisados

Mediterranean cuisine, yes it does exist in Cozumel and La Cocay is here to delight and satisfy your tastebuds. With a charming garden setting, guests can enjoy locally sourced seafood, a wonderful variety of small plates, tapas and pastas for sharing, sizzling steaks, pizzas and melt in your mouth desserts. The menu is brimming with a taste for all palettes and includes a terrific wine and cocktail list as well. The delicious daily specials menu will keep you coming back for more. No matter what you choose, it is bound to be a wonderful meal. La Cocay is a perfect place to meet friends or that special someone for a night out in Cozumel.

This trendy western style breakfast cafe perfectly walks the line between American/European cuisine and Mexican specialties with a twist. Eggs Benedicts, Chilaquiles, Waffles, Mole Enchiladas and a whole lot more make for a breakfast destination with something for everybody. Slept in? As the restaurant’s name implies, no problem! Great coffee drinks and comfortable modern decor make for a pleasant way to start the day, be it in the morning or the afternoon.

Tired of all that rich “vacation” food? La Cuisine is a breath of fresh air for the taste buds. Run by a certified nutritionist, all the options here will fill you up in the best way without weighing you down. Tasty breakfast choices, delightful power protein smoothies, salads and plenty of other dishes to take you all the way through dinner. They do offer a “daily special” meal, but they don’t serve it until after 2pm. The restaurant also boasts a small market of health food products, so you can take some treats home with you and create your own masterpiece.

Upscale Italian with lovely outdoor patio seating in a beautiful garden setting. Guests come for the fabulous fish dishes and stay for the steaks and pastas. Known for its excellent wait staff and bartenders, Guido’s service is part of what makes this restaurant famous in Cozumel. Located in the heart of town on the main waterfront road Av. Rafael.

With stunning sea views, fantastic staff and phenomenal food, Fuego deserves to be on your restaurant list. A fully kosher restaurant with an international fusion menu creates a new and different dining experience in Cozumel. Sink your teeth into the marinated eggplant carpaccio, get the hummus and empanadas to share with the table, and try the fresh fish of the day for your entree. You will not be disappointed.

Stunning vistas of the sea, a calming coastal atmosphere, excellent service and delicious creative cuisine should put this traditional yet contemporary fusion restaurant on the top of your list. Fresh catch of the day choices, elegant ravioli with lobster in brown butter, beautifully prepared steaks and a daily specials menu that is designed to entice, Buccanos at Night will be your new weekly reservation restaurant.  Often reviewed as one of the best restaurants in Cozumel, Buccanos at Night is unparalleled in its chic elegance and culinary prowess.