Cozumel Restaurants & Food

Dining

Local lobster, native grilled fish and a variety of Mexican dishes such as tacos, enchiladas or caracol (a giant conch) predominate at Cozumels restaurants and roadside stands. Several superb native eateries within a few blocks of the pier offer island specialties such as grilled turtle, grilled fish in banana leaves, conch cocktail and spicy steak strips. All in all, dining is quite good in Cozumel whether you choose
romantic garden dining with strolling serenaders or a fast snack at one of the many stands. Music is featured at most restaurants and hotel bars on Cozumel, and the island has a number of discos, including Scaramouche and Neptuno.

Food

Pepes Grill

Pepes Grill on Ave. Rafael Melgar features savory steaks, lobster and seafood. ? 2-02-13.

Café Del Puerto

Cafe Del Puerto at the plaza is one of Cozumels best spots for lobster and crab. Youll be entertained with
live guitar music. ? 2-03-16.

El Portal

El Portal offers fabulous Mexican-style spicy breakfasts. ? 2-03-16.

Carlos and Charlies and Jimmys Kitchen

Carlos N Charlies and Jimmys Kitchen, on Ave. Rafael Melgar 11, is a divers favorite for Mexican
steaks and seafood. ? 2-01-91.

La Palmeras

La Palmeras, at the pier (27 Rafael Melgar), is a good spot for breakfast and lunch. ? 2- 05-32.

La Laguna

La Laguna, on the beach at Chankanab National Park, serves up tasty shrimp, crabs and fish. ? 2- 05-84.

Pizza Rolandi

Pizza Rolandi, on Ave. Melgar 22, specializes in Italian favorites.

Cozumel  - Best Places To Eat

For a resort destination, Cozumels dining prices are quite reasonable, inexpensive even. The same fine food, service and ambiance in a metropolitan area of the United States would cost significantly more. There are plenty of places on Cozumel where you can get a good meal for a bargain price. If youre low on funds, the absolute cheapest places to eat are the small, limited-menu fast food loncherias near the mercado and the central plaza.
In the afternoon, the lunch crowd - which includes cruise passengers - spreads down the south coast where a series of Mexican restaurants dot idyllic white sand beaches. They serve up cold beers, fresh seafood and tasty Mexican dishes, while you swim or sun or stroll the beach. In some, you can eat under individual palapa umbrellas right on the beach.

If youre looking for good food at a good price, weve selected a number of sit- down restaurants that are well worth visiting. Many of the nightlife places in Cozumel are a restaurant with a bar on the side - or vice versa - so check in the nightlife section for additional eateries of note. ¡ Buen apetito!

Alive Price Scale
(per person, not including beverage)
Inexpensive less than US $6
Moderate US $7-$13
Expensive over US $14