A main go-to cafe for locals in search of a place to write, work or hang out, this trendy coffee shop has a central location in downtown Cancn, close to Market 28. From the Hotelera use R-1 or R-2 buses and get off at Avenida Tulum. This place gets the thumbs-up from locals and visitors alike. These are our favorite local haunts, touristy spots, and hidden gems throughout Isla Cozumel. The popular, yet artery-choking, pastor nachos are topped with slices of pork, beans and cheese. There's a comida corrida (set menu) for the lunch crowd. All rights reserved. Frozen coffees beat the midday heat. Most dishes can be done vegetarian, and to mix things up a bit the Swedish owner has some tasty Korean and Indian items on the menu. Read our Privacy Policy. Ruin fans will need to see it to check another site off their list, but most people will find it disappointing. The folding chairs and concrete floor are nothing fancy, but the food is good. No part of this site may be reproduced without our written permission. 2022 Lonely Planet. You really shouldn't leave the island without trying the mixed seafood platter here (order for two or ask for a single portion if traveling solo, M$540). 2022 Lonely Planet. The foods not bad, either, focusing on Mexican dishes, international favorites and seafood. 2022 Lonely Planet. This is traditionally considered Cozumel's finest restaurant and the prices reflect its reputation. There are many vegetarian and gluten-free options here and the refreshing freshly made juices go nicely with just about everything on the menu. Mariachis play from 7:30pm to 11:30pm. No part of this site may be reproduced without our written permission. Subscribe to Lonely Planet newsletters and promotions. Drawing on recipes handed down from her father, Guido, chef Yvonne Villiger has created a menu ranging from wood-fired pizzas and homemade pastas to prosciutto-wrapped scallops. Nearby, Arrecife Palancar (Palancar Reef) has some excellent diving (its known as Palancar Gardens) and fine snorkeling (Palancar Shallows, US$35). Try items like Monte Cristo waffles and homemade breads from the breakfast menu, or stop by in the afternoon for desserts, salads, burgers and paninis. If you're here in the afternoon, get their handmade tortillas between 1pm and 3pm. The foods not bad, either, focusing on Mexican dishes, international favorites and seafood. It's 2.5km southeast of the passenger-ferry terminal. Be warned: the camarn empanizado (breaded shrimp) tortas and tacos are highly addictive. Subscribe to Lonely Planet newsletters and promotions. No part of this site may be reproduced without our written permission. 2022 Lonely Planet. The tour makes stops at some fairly good beaches, where you can go snorkeling, and you'll also visit small Maya ruins and a deserted lighthouse at the northernmost point. The menu also includes a fair share of vegetarian and vegan dishes including Gouda-filled fried plantain patties and a superfood bowl packed with a dozen nutritious ingredients. For the price of admission to this park, you can visit a lighthouse, a small nautical museum and a Maya ruin. The owner Matt (a Windy City transplant) knows a thing or two about making a proper pizza pie and he mixes his own mezcal and tequila cream liqueurs, which are fine if you like booze that tastes like dessert. It currently has a six-course tasting menu for M$700. A DIY walking tour reveals cool downtown works like a towering sea monster mural on Calle 1 Sur and Avenida 20 Sur. For dessert treat yourself to a budn de la abuelita, aka 'granny's pudding.' Pies are made daily, and they do a mean iced latte perfect if you need to beat the heat. It's 2.5km southeast of the passenger-ferry terminal. Ask the tourist office for a printed map of the murals. The specialty at this Venezuelan restaurant on the park is arepas (delicious corn flatbread stuffed with your choice of shredded beef, chicken or beans and plantains). All rights reserved. Between 5pm and 7pm it does a lovely happy hour, too. No part of this site may be reproduced without our written permission. Leaving the tourist area behind, you'll find garages that still have shrines to the Virgin and a spirited Caribbean energy in the air. The new bar means you can wash down your food with your favorite alcoholic libations as well. Don't miss the coffee brewed with cinnamon. Local and international artists backed by the PangeaSeed foundation created 36 large-scale public murals in 2015 to raise awareness about ocean conservation and responsible coastal development. A Chetumal favorite for more than three decades. Open since 1975, it fills with locals and tourists alike thanks to its tasty tacos al pastor (spit-roasted pork) and extensive menu of authentic Mexican cuisine. There's a comida corrida (set menu) for the lunch crowd. Plan on coming hungry, because the large burritos are truly grande. The owner Matt (a Windy City transplant) knows a thing or two about making a proper pizza pie and he mixes his own mezcal and tequila cream liqueurs, which are fine if you like booze that tastes like dessert. The Pla de Phuket, a crunchy fish fillet in tamarind chili sauce, is especially good. Read our Privacy Policy. Start with steamed or spicy edamames accompanied by an order of sake, then fill up on a rock shrimp bao with spicy mayo sauce, followed by a half portion of one of Kataros ramen bowls. 2022 Lonely Planet. The Midnight Pork Ribs are a tried-and-true favorite, while the wood-fired oven turns out spectacular oven-baked fish. It may close early on slow nights. You'll need your own vehicle or a taxi (M$300 one way) to get here. Subscribe to Lonely Planet newsletters and promotions. Read our Privacy Policy. The house specialty is grilled venado (deer) steaks prepared a la yucateca (Yucatn-style). At the end of the town's main drag, by the lake, this restaurant is pretty touristy but does decent Yucatecan fare like cochinita or pollo pibil ( achiote -flavored pork or chicken), or you can opt for the lunch buffet between noon and 3pm. To accompany the meal, order a pitcher of sangria, the house specialty. It's a wonderful feast usually consisting of grilled lobster tail, fish, crab and mussels, or you can opt for the surf-and-turf option. There's a comida corrida (set menu) for the lunch crowd. Read our Privacy Policy. All mains come with soup. Its the size of a small house and has no ornamentation. Fascinating for its dual personality, Cozumel offers an odd mix quietly authentic neighborhoods existing alongside tourist-friendly playgrounds. The long menu doesnt mean that everything is availableyoull likely end up having the fish. Mexican and gringo-friendly breakfasts such as eggs Benedict are served in a peaceful rear garden at this affordable restaurant. The menu also includes a fair share of vegetarian and vegan dishes including Gouda-filled fried plantain patties and a superfood bowl packed with a dozen nutritious ingredients. If Christian's were in Mexico City the al pastor (spit-roasted marinated pork) capital it would compete with the best of them. All rights reserved. Note that the Spanish-language menu (priced in pesos) is actually cheaper than the dollar-priced menu in English due to the restaurant's currency conversion rates. No part of this site may be reproduced without our written permission. Babes serves some excellent Asian food, including a yummy home-style tom kha gai (chicken and coconut-milk soup) brimming with veggies. Locals rave about the al pastor pizza; we say it's a cheesy mess. For dessert treat yourself to a budn de la abuelita, aka 'granny's pudding.' It is very popular with visitors who enjoy the complimentary margaritas as a prelude to the seafood-biased meals everything from catfish to oysters. This place really packs em in at lunchtime. But its structures are small, and the clay idols of Ixchel were long ago destroyed by the Spaniards. The menu also includes a fair share of vegetarian and vegan dishes including Gouda-filled fried plantain patties and a superfood bowl packed with a dozen nutritious ingredients. Among the best of the touristy lakefront restaurants, Cozumel sits just up from the boardwalk and bills itself as a 'Caribbean Escape on the Chapala Riviera.' Yum! All mains come with soup. The park road leads past an observation tower from where it's possible to spot migratory birds and occasional crocodiles, and continuing further west you'll reach a beach area with a shallow reef, a restaurant and boat tours (noon, 1pm and 2pm) to Laguna Colombia. Colorful decoration, a large outdoor bull, and the sounds of a mariachi band invite you in to La Parrilla. With plastic tables set under little palapa huts on a sandy floor, this is one of the Zona Hotelera's less expensive places. The Midnight Pork Ribs are a tried-and-true favorite, while the wood-fired oven turns out spectacular oven-baked fish. Tucked away in the rear of La Isla Shopping Village, this place serves Thai food under your own private, stilted palapa, either with a garden or lagoon view. Just off the plaza's northwest end. For something quick, cheap and tasty, head over to El Sitio for breaded shrimp and fish tacos or a huevo con chaya torta (egg and tree-spinach sandwich). Read our Privacy Policy. No part of this site may be reproduced without our written permission. Down the same intimidating road that leads to Punta Molas are the large Maya ruins known as El Castillo Real (The Royal Castle). And while the nightlife has nothing on Playa del Carmen's or Cancn's, there's plenty to do after the sun goes down. All rights reserved. If you're headed to the windward side of the island or just want to see a different aspect of Cozumel, drop by the Camarn Dorado for a bite, assuming you're early enough. This overpriced Maya complex is Cozumels only preserved ruin. Conch shells feature large in the decor here. Yum! Atmospheric Pancho's is set in an early-20th-century building with a beautifully decorated courtyard. The archaeological site, as well as the Aguada Grande ruins a few kilometers' hike away, are both quite far gone, their significance having blown off into the breeze some time ago. No part of this site may be reproduced without our written permission. Subscribe to Lonely Planet newsletters and promotions. There are also a few gringo-friendly items on the menu, for example the 'super burrito.' If you're headed to the windward side of the island or just want to see a different aspect of Cozumel, drop by the Camarn Dorado for a bite, assuming you're early enough. All rights reserved. Yum! 2022 Lonely Planet. This unassuming Sinaloa-style seafood joint gets praise for its torres (seafood tostada 'towers' piled high with tuna, shrimp or fish) and house specialties such as seafood soup and seared tuna with yam pure. An assortment of salsas (the mango-and-mint one rocks) add a nice kick to the dishes. Aguas (fruit juices) are always refreshing. An excellent and popular restaurant with a garden at the back, La Choza offers regional Mexican cuisine, with classics like chicken in mole poblano (a sauce of chilies, fruits, nuts, spices and chocolate). 2022 Lonely Planet. While diving and snorkeling are the main draws, the town square is a pleasant place to spend the afternoon, and it's highly gratifying to explore the less-visited parts of the island on a rented scooter or in a convertible car. All rights reserved. To reach the far northeast of the island you're best off heading out on an off-road tour to avoid getting stranded on the remote dirt road. Head to this mega-market to sort out your picnic lunch and to get supplies. And though it gets hotter than Hades, youll love the Maya favorites such as poc-chuc (grilled pork) or the pechuga rellena (stuffed chicken breast). No part of this site may be reproduced without our written permission. El Foco offers a variety of simple, tasty treats, served with a smile until the wee hours. All mains come with soup. All rights reserved. Theres even a kids' menu and playroom for those with little sushi-scoffers in tow. A local fave for more than 20 years, this simple eatery does excellent carne asada (grilled beef) and chicken sopes (tortillas with a layer of beans, cheese and salsa), as well as affordable Yucatecan snacks that usually sell out by midday, such as panuchos (fried tortillas with a layer of beans, chicken and other toppings). About three blocks south of the plaza and a block in from the coast, Silvias serves mostly Yucatecan snacks, fish fillets and ceviche (seafood marinated in lemon or lime juice, garlic and seasonings). There's nothing fancy about this little diner, but homemade Mexican food and great service are guaranteed. The 'tree house' even has a bed and pillows, and other tables have aquarium views. Known for its Chicago-style deep-dish pizza and friendly neighborhood expat bar, 'Ohana (meaning family in Hawaiian) definitely feels like home. 2022 Lonely Planet. Mexican and gringo-friendly breakfasts such as eggs Benedict are served in a peaceful rear garden at this affordable restaurant. Try the house specialty, camaron empanizado (breaded shrimp), or the fish taco a la mantequila (sauted in butter), both of which are served on handmade tortillas and come with creamy garlic sauce and spicy habanero salsa on the side. 2022 Lonely Planet. Regulars usually go for the daily set menu, which includes soup, salad and a main dish. Its all good, but the chicken dishes with goat cheese sauce and mole poblano (a sauce of chilies, spices and chocolate) are standouts. Jeanies serves waffles, hash browns, eggs, sandwiches and other tidbits including vegetarian fajitas. The open-air setup allows for nice lagoon views. Enjoy this Japanese-run restaurant serving sushi and many other Japanese favorites in an intimate setting. These folks have got your back, in a very tasty way. Located on the island's southwest side, it's only accessible by boat but all the dive shops make trips there. It currently has a six-course tasting menu for M$700. 2022 Lonely Planet. It has a beach club renting snorkel gear (US$10) and there's a restaurant. The cocktail menu is equally impressive; there is even house-made tonic syrup for your G&Ts. Read our Privacy Policy. It's thought to have been the location of the sanctuary of Ixchel, goddess of fertility, and thus an important pilgrimage site at which Maya women especially prospective mothers worshipped. Subscribe to Lonely Planet newsletters and promotions. Atmospheric Pancho's is set in an early-20th-century building with a beautifully decorated courtyard. A tempting array of fresh-baked goods and organic coffee from the Mexican highlands make this place popular with locals and visitors alike. Good-value seafood, tasty mojitos and a great place for sunset drinks overlooking the lagoon. Subscribe to Lonely Planet newsletters and promotions. The late-night, go-to spot for al pastor (spit-cooked pork) and chuleta (pork chop) tacos. An excellent and popular restaurant with a garden at the back, La Choza offers regional Mexican cuisine, with classics like chicken in mole poblano (a sauce of chilies, fruits, nuts, spices and chocolate). Don't miss the coffee brewed with cinnamon. Read our Privacy Policy. Subscribe to Lonely Planet newsletters and promotions. El Cedral is thought to have been an important ceremonial site; the small church standing next to the tiny ruin today is evidence that the site still has religious significance for locals. You'll find the entrance on Calle Viento. Don't miss the coffee brewed with cinnamon. All rights reserved. Subscribe to Lonely Planet newsletters and promotions. Yum! Mighty tasty! An excellent and popular restaurant with a garden at the back, La Choza offers regional Mexican cuisine, with classics like chicken in mole poblano (a sauce of chilies, fruits, nuts, spices and chocolate). Visit this downtown market for your daily supply of fruit and veggies; it's also a good place to munch on cheap eats. All rights reserved. Still, half the fun is in getting there, right? Read our Privacy Policy. The coastal road leads to small Maya ruins, a marine park and cliffside bars, passing captivating scenery along the unforgettable windswept shore. The manatee mural is a fine touch. Putting a gourmet twist on Mexican classics, this chic bistro is one of the best restaurants on the island. Yum! Read our Privacy Policy. All rights reserved. Subscribe to Lonely Planet newsletters and promotions. The dining room has a huge tequila still, but if youre looking for a breeze, head out the back to the deck overlooking the lagoon. Putting a gourmet twist on Mexican classics, this chic bistro is one of the best restaurants on the island. And, of course, there are epic experiences to be had, such as diving at some of the best reefs in the world. Be warned: the camarn empanizado (breaded shrimp) tortas and tacos are highly addictive. If you need to go even further back to basics, try the cut-price taco stand out front. Vietnamese shrimp and rice noodles is another good one. Known for its Chicago-style deep-dish pizza and friendly neighborhood expat bar, 'Ohana (meaning family in Hawaiian) definitely feels like home. The views of the water are great from the outdoor patio here. This Maya ruin, a fertility temple, is the oldest on the island. Living up to its heavenly name, El Cielo's shallow turquoise waters are ideal for snorkeling and swimming among starfish, stingrays and small fish. Read our Privacy Policy. Note that the Spanish-language menu (priced in pesos) is actually cheaper than the dollar-priced menu in English due to the restaurant's currency conversion rates. Subscribe to Lonely Planet newsletters and promotions. No part of this site may be reproduced without our written permission. About 17km south of San Miguel, Palancar is a great beach to visit during the week when the crowds thin out. Come here for the best eats in town. Looking for a late-night taco fix? Mexican and gringo-friendly breakfasts such as eggs Benedict are served in a peaceful rear garden at this affordable restaurant. No part of this site may be reproduced without our written permission. The menu focuses mainly on Angus steaks, pastas, fresh fish and charbroiled lobster (available at market prices). Unlike many Mexican bakeries, Zermatt bakes its pastries, cakes and wholewheat bread in the early morning. This welcoming little burrito joint prepares the typical vegetarian, chicken and beef varieties, or you can experiment with Yucatn-inspired cochinita (slow-cooked pork). Tucked away on an alley off the trendy Avenida Nder, this tiny Japanese restaurant is beloved for its delicious noodles and baos (dumplings).

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