Cozumel Restaurant Guide

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.

Famous for their delicious (and cheap!) street tacos and their pozole (a scrumptious soup of hominy, tomato, pork and more), if you are looking for authentic, homecooked Mexican food, don’t miss this open air place. Los Tacotales, formerly Los Otates, is a favorite for locals and visitors alike. We love the al pastor tacos with pineapple, but everything is delicious and very affordable.

A charming secret garden setting tucked away on a quiet street, El Rincon de Addy makes breakfast dreams out of hotcake batter. A brief five minutes from town center, this restaurant starts your day off with the perfect combination of natural beauty and deliciousness. Lucious fresh juices, house baked cakes, seasonal fruits, egg plates and their signature silver dollar hotcakes are divine. If you are looking for something special, try the huevos motuleños! As an added bonus, the owner is an incredible artist and she has hand-painted almost every surface in this oasis of a garden. She likes to joke with the customers that everything you see is for sale, except for her! If you are seeking a tranquil outdoor spot to start your day, El Rincon de Addy is the place to be.

Boasting an enticing collection of authentic Mexican and creative Caribbean dishes, Paprika will soon become your go-to place for a tropical breakfast, lunch and dinner. Fresh pressed juices, endless mouthwatering fish options, including their famous fish tacos and poke bowl are just the beginning. End your day here with one of their exciting traditional style mariscos towers and a handcrafted cocktail; but don’t worry there are plenty of non-fish options also. Paprika has a lovely outdoor setting that is softly caressed by breezes from the sea that is just across the road. Come visit Paprika and experience the Caribbean.

Mexican breakfasts and lunch you can count on every time, La Candela is home cooking at a reasonable price. Locals flock to this open air restaurant for their traditional lunches, and visitors love stopping in to try slow-cooked and hearty dishes that delight. This is NOT a tacos and quesadillas spot, these are full-on, family style Mexican dishes prepared and served hot to your table. If you’ve got an appetite, come on down and check it out. Located in the heart of town.

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.

Smoke, fire, salt and the sea. Bajau Steakhouse and Seafood Grill takes on these elements in an inspired and unique way. The menu highlights Caribbean fusion with beautifully curated dishes including, fresh raw ceviche with chili and tiger milk, spicy habanero salmon, fried fish, Asian style noodles, pork belly and more. As this is a grill and steakhouse, one should not miss sampling from their grilled meats and seafoods sections where every item is perfectly seasoned and cooked over their coconut charcoal grill. Guests take in the aroma as a hint of that sweet smoke perfumes the restaurant air making the tastebuds water. The dining room itself is chic, well appointed and shines with a view of the beautiful Caribbean Sea. Refreshing artisan cocktails and sweet desserts round out the experience perfectly.