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.

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.

Located within one of the most charming buildings in Cozumel, El Palomar features gorgeous eating spaces, a wraparound terrace overlooking the ocean and even a calming garden seating area. The atmosphere is only part of what makes this a “must visit” while in Cozumel. The thoughtful blend of traditional Mexican and modern seafood dishes will satisfy every craving any time of day. El Palomar’s chef has created delightful menu offerings from breakfast to dinner and a fabulous team of mixologists delight with their creative concoctions. Designed as a place to gather, relax and enjoy, El Palomar will soon become that restaurant you find yourself craving.

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.

Highly regarded as one of the best places in Mexico to get authentic Mayan dishes, Ix Kool is one of the finest dining establishments in Cozumel. Not only will your tastebuds sing with delight but you will also walk away with a fascinating cultural experience difficult to find elsewhere. Be sure to try the cochinita pibil, the pork panucho and other Yucatecan specialties. Don’t think about it, just go. Located just 10 minutes south of town center by the Royal Village mall.