We have so many favorites but here are a few to get you started!

IN TOWN FAVORITES

La Mission is one of the best spots in town for a Mexican lunch or dinner. Everything is great and the prices are reasonable. It is located just off the square on the south side on Adolfo Rosado Salas.

Casa Mission is the sister restaurant to La Mission and is located in a charming house off the Plaza. There is an amazing atmosphere and same great food. The restaurant is located near Calle 1 and Avenue 45.

Guido’s for Italian for us is the place. We eat there weekly and love so many things on the menu, not to mention the absolute perfect, romantic atmosphere. It is one of our favorite places to visit and should not be missed. Located north of town on Rafael Melar.

Kinta is very upscale and a little hard to find, but a wonderful and unique dining experience. As with Guido’s, the atmosphere is romantic and lovely. North of the Square on Ave 5

Sorrisi is another great spot for Italian, but is high-end and more expensive than most of the restaurants we have listed here. The food is great and the restaurant is beautiful with very gracious service. This is our favorite place for coal fired gourmet pizza with an extensive wine list. Just south of the Square on Calle 3 Sur.

Café Denis is a Cozumel standard, cash only and is located towards the back of the town square. Small, but great service and the food is great. The breakfast is great!

Mention your saw their website and get a free drink with a meal.

Al Pie del Carbon is a steak house offering a wide varies of grilled cuts as well as chicken and seafood.The grilled lobster here is excellent. It is a small charming restaurant located on Calle 3 between Melgar and Ave 5 and they have a second location on Calle 6 at the corner of Avenue 5.

The New Especias is an Italian restaurant also located on Calle 3 between Ave 10 and 5.
The food is wonderful and we love the second floor dining and the personal service from the owner.

Buccano’s is a beach restaurant located north of town. There is a 140-peso entry fee per person that is credited to your food and drink bill. They have a great menu and there is a pool and beach area. They can be very crowded on a busy boat day!
They are open in the evenings for a perfect romantic dinner, please make reservations!

SOUTH OF TOWN/WEST COAST

Paprika is just north of the Park Royal Hotel, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner; they do close as early 8:00pm!

Ernesto’s has a great “local” breakfast and they get high reviews for the Fajitas. They are just across the street from the Park Royal Hotel and are open breakfast, lunch in dinner.

Sunset Beach Restaurant and Bar, located right on the water has an early Happy Hour and serves a light lunch geared to those going to snorkelers and those looking to hang out at their beach club.

The Blu Café, is a new restaurant located just north of Sunset Beach. They serve breakfast, lunch and dinner. It is a lovely higher end restaurant with a unique menu.

Turquoise is just across the street from The Blu Café and is owned by the same owner of the Blu Café and the Blue Angel. They offer lunch and a happy hour, and on some evenings live music.

Blue Angel serves breakfast, lunch and dinner and had a great menu. There is a wonderful ocean view, too.

Papa Hogs has opened a new place for breakfast and lunch, located near the Blu Café

FURTHER SOUTH AND THE EASTSIDE

The Money Bar is on the old coastal road please note that this road is one-way now going south. Money Bar is across the street from the Landmark Condos. This is a great spot to sit by the water and have breakfast, lunch or dinner. The food is always good with generous portions. They have a beach club there and you can rent water sports gear and snorkel right there. There is Happy Hour here, too and on weekends, live music several nights a week until 9:00.

Sky Reef is just a little further south of Money bar, another great spot for lunch and snorkeling. They have a happy hour and on some evenings live music. Also located on the old coastal road.

Alberto’s is a great beach spot, just south of the Occidental Grand on the South Coastal road, KM 16.

The Ceviche is great and they have awesome lobsters. CASH ONLY!

Carlos and Charlie’s is a located on San Francisco beach and a great place for lunch. It is open until just before sunset.

The Little Torta Stand: Dona Chey’s Right at the entrance of Residencias Reefs is a great little torta (sandwich) stand. They serve breakfast and lunch only. Cash only and pesos are best to use!

ON THE EASTSIDE

Coconut’s is a must, best for lunch or early dinner located on the north end on the east side of the Island.

Anadales is another great east side stop. There is a great view of the ocean and good food for a lunch stop or just a cool beverage!

Mezcalitos is a great spot for a drink or a snack after a day on the beach.