Cozumel Dining

*La Cocay*	One of my favorites! La Cocay is now on Calle 8, between Ave. 10 and Ave. 15. Wonderful food and a great atmosphere. They are now open for lunch (beginning at 1pm) as well as dinner. I thought that the lunch menu was very reasonable. Prices for dinner are a bit higher, but if you want a really great dinner and one that is beautifully presented, I recommend them. Dine in air conditioning or outside. Call for a reservation 872-5533.
*Chi*	Another that's at the top of my list is Chi Chinese Restaurant and Bar. It's upstairs at the corner of Melgar (the oceanfront street) and Calle 3. The entrance and stairs are on Calle 3, just before you get to Pizza Hut. Dine inside in air conditioning or you can choose to dine outside. You'll have a wonderful ocean view and superb food. Opened by the owners of Mama's Chinese Kitchen. It's a great success!
Especias	A very nice small restaurant, and the owner Adrian is charming, fun and entertaining. An interesting menu with a good assortment. I've enjoyed every meal I've had there. This is one restaurant that friends and family always want to go to when they visit Cozumel. The food is quite good and I think the prices are reasonable. Their new location is upstairs, on Calle 3 between Ave. 5 and Ave. 10.
*Wynston*	On the on the top floor of the north building at El Cantil condos and air conditioned of course. It’s on Ave Melgar (the main waterfront street) between Calle 13 and Calle 15 (Calle 15 has signs that now say Ave. Xel Ha). The view is marvelous, the food is quite good and this is a good choice for a very nice evening meal.
*La Morena*	M favorites are coconut breaded shrimp and coconut breaded fish. The menu has a good variety and I've always felt very welcome. I often sit out back in the small outdoor area. I top off dinner with Mexican coffee. There is coffee, tequila, and I believe Kahlúa plus a dash of cinnamon and then a scoop of coconut ice cream. Prepared at your table. Dessert and coffee at the same time!
*Johnny's Gallo Blanco*	In the downtown area, Johnny's Gallo Blanco (white rooster) is at the corner of Ave. Rosado Salas and Ave. 10. This restaurant opened in 2005 at the location where Santiago's used to be. I've eaten here myself plus I've had friends who have also commented that they enjoyed it.
*El Moro*	Authentic Mexican food but prices are not as low as they used to be. I like the grilled pork, and the grilled grouper in garlic and lime is one of my favorites. The Mexican platter for 2 is quite good. Off the beaten path, so take a taxi if you don't know the island. Otherwise, it's on 75th Ave. Norte Bis kind of behind the new Pemex gas station. Closed Thursdays.
*Coffeelia*	A little restaurant and very casual, but the food is delicious and the prices are most reasonable. I do love the iced cappuccino and special coffee drinks they make, but I've also had the quiche and several other dishes, plus some wonderful desserts. Open Mon-Sat. from 7:30am to 11pm. They are less than a block off Melgar, on Calle 5, near the corner of Ave. 5.
*Rock N Java Cafe*	Quite good and very reasonable prices. My favorites are the croissant sandwiches and they make wonderful desserts you just won't believe. (German chocolate cake, pecan pie, fudge brownies, banana muffins, cherry cheesecake, etc.) Great iced cappuccino too. On Melgar, the main waterfront street, south of the new Punta Langosta Plaza.
*Mama's Chinese Kitchen*	It may seem strange to list, but it's too good not to.
*Casa Denis*	Downtown on the main square. The food is good and their prices very reasonable. Took a group of 8 and everyone was pleased with their selections. We included a wide range of tastes, from a 3 year old to those of us that love highly seasoned foods. We dined at the tables outside to enjoy the breeze. Located on the right side of the main plaza square, in the second block back.
*Guido's*	Great Italian food, and excellent pizza. (formerly called Pizza Rolandi) Prices are moderate and they are very popular. On the main waterfront street (Ave. Rafael Melgar) north of the main plaza. Eat out on the patio. I recommend this for an evening meal. Their garlic bread is different from what you might expect, but very good, the Sangria is wonderful and I do love their lasagna. They take only cash and American Express.
*Photo coming soon* *Las Tortugas*
*Las Palmeras*	Right across the street from the ocean in the middle of town, this restaurant is almost directly across from the ferry to the mainland. Good food, and it's presented quite well. Not the cheapest restaurant on Cozumel, but I think it's a good value.
*Carlos 'N Charlies*	The famous Carlos 'N Charlies moved here in December, 2001! It is no longer upstairs a few blocks north of the main square downtown, but now it is about 4 blocks south of the main square in the new cruise ship plaza called Punta Langosta. It's always party time at Carlos 'N Charlies and it's always loud, but I go once in a while when I'm hungry for BBQ ribs and I try to find a quiet corner.
*El Museo*	On the main waterfront street (Ave. Rafael Melgar) north of the main plaza, on the second floor covered terrace of the museum. You'll enjoy a beautiful view of the water and the breeze is lovely. It's one of our favorite places to go for breakfast and the prices are wonderful. Although they do serve sandwiches, etc. for lunch they serve breakfast all day. Open from 7am to 2pm.
French Quarter	If you're hungry for a taste of Louisiana cooking, then try French Quarter. You'll find crawfish, sausage, hushpuppies, ribs, barbeque chicken, onion rings, and burgers too. It's on Ave. 5, between 3rd and Salas. Dining is upstairs under the big palapa.
*La Canela*	I've been to La Canela for both breakfast and lunch and I've really enjoyed it, plus the prices are very resonable. Scrambled eggs and bacon were just 30 pesos and the last time I had hotcakes and bacon...also 30 pesos. There is no printed menu, but just ask the waiters and they can tell you what they have.
*Jia Yao*	I do enjoy Chinese food, (obviously) and I have had dinner here several times and I've been impressed. The menu is pages long and for me it's a bit confusing. If you're in a hurry, there is a buffet where you can just walk by, have them dish up what you want and be off to work or home. Located on Ave. Rosado Salas, between Ave. 5 and Ave. 10.
*Zermatt Bakery*	Not a restaurant, but I had to include this...it's my favorite bakery, and you really should try Mexican pastries. If you're on the square downtown, walk to the back of the main square (where the clock is), then go to the left about 2 blocks. Zermatt is at the corner of 5 Ave. North and Calle 4 North.
American Fast Food Restaurants	Just in case you get a craving (or your kids do) for a Big Mac, Whopper or Subway sandwich when you're visiting Cozumel, we do now have a McDonalds, 2 Burger Kings and a Subway Sandwich. Other American franchises now in Cozumel include a Baskin Robbins, Hagan Dazs and Hard Rock Cafe.