The island might be best known for its amazing dive sites, but there are also plenty of great restaurants in Cozumel. Hereby, the menus of these restaurants are full of Yucatan and Mexican delicacies, and of course also seafood. In addition to that, you will also encounter some restaurants that serve fusion food or traditional dishes with a twist.
This list of places to eat in Cozumel is the result of strolling through the streets of San Miguel and looking at the menus of individual restaurants to figure out where to eat in the coming days. And let me tell you that all restaurants I get to eat at were amazing. Therefore, I can definitely say that the restaurants are one of the many reasons to visit this island.
With that being said: this list of places to eat in Cozumel is far from exhaustive, as I only spent a few days on the island. There are many more amazing restaurants in Cozumel that I will definitely check out when I get the chance to return there. So please do not hesitate to eat at places that are not yet on this list, and let me know which restaurants you loved eating at!
Aside from eating in these fantastic restaurants, there are plenty of things to do in Cozumel. Aside from diving in Cozumel, you should snorkel at Playa El Cielo, which is famous for its starfish, and explore Punta Sur Eco Beach Park, where you can spot crocodiles. Other worthwhile places to visit in this pueblo magico in Quintana Roo are Pueblo Del Maíz and the Mayan ruins of San Gervasio.
Restaurants in Cozumel
La Choza
Address: Calle 10 Norte #216
La Choza was recommended by a local, and upon eating there, I know why. With its colonial-style interior and open garden area, it has a great atmosphere, and the food there is delicious. It is a Cozumel restaurant with a long history, and while its current location is new, the original building with a palapa was right next door.
While there is a menu full of Mexican and Yucatan dishes, the best thing to order is the menu of the day which usually includes a selection of two soups and at least three main courses. You can look up the menu of the day on the La Choza Facebook page.
While the menu of the day does not always include a vegetarian option, there are plenty of vegetarian and pescetarian options available on the menu.
Recommended Dishes: Sopa de Lima (if it is included in the menu of the day)
BEBAMUS Cantina y Patio
Address: 5ta Avenida Sur #260 (Entre A. Rosado Salas y, Calle 3 Sur)
While the street-front facade of this restaurant in Cozumel does not look special, it is more than worth it to walk through its doors. After all, this charming restaurant has both a small indoor eating area and an outdoor sitting area.
Hereby, some of the outdoor tables are in a covered area, while the rest of them are in a lush green garden that is light up by lights that create a pleasant atmosphere. This setting makes it one of the restaurants in Cozumel where you want to order dish after dish so you can stay a while and have a chat.
The staff is incredibly friendly, and the food here is delicious. You cannot go wrong when you order any of the Mexican or American dishes on the menu.
Recommended Dishes: Everything. We ended up ordering a lot of different things and loved everything we ordered. Be sure to order the delicious guacamole that might not be traditional, but is a real treat for your taste buds.
Restaurant William
Address: 5ta Avenida #441 (Entre Calle 5 y 7)
Restaurant William is the simplest restaurant on this list of restaurants in Cozumel, but do not let the simple setup stop you from eating here. The menu is based on the catch of the day, so you know that the fish you are eating is always fresh.
Based on what my friend said, it is also delicious. So be sure to eat here if you want to eat locally caught fish. Given that I do not eat fish, I ended up ordering Chicken Fajita, which was great as well.
It is also an ideal place to eat in Cozumel if you are traveling on a budget.
Recommended Drink: Chicken Fajita
Where to eat in Cozumel with a view
Novena Ola
Address: Av. Rafael E. Melgar #321
Novena Ola is located on the first floor of the Museum of Cozumel right at the esplanade, which means you will have a fantastic view if you decide to eat at this restaurant in Cozumel. While the food here is on the more expensive side, it is well worth it. The menu mainly consists of Mexican dishes and seafood. There are some vegetarian and vegan dishes.
In addition to the food, there is also a good selection of cocktails. This makes this restaurant in Cozumel one of the best places to watch the sunset while sipping a cocktail. The mixology menu includes everything from Aperol Spritz to a ‘New Moon’, which is a mix of Mezcal and a hibiscus infusion with citrus.
Note: Enter the Cozumel Museum and then walk up the stairs to get there. You can check out the two exhibitions of the museum in the staircase free of charge.
Where to eat Ice Cream in Cozumel
Flamingo Ice Cream Bar
Address: 5ta avenida esquina Calle 1
The Flamingo Ice Cream Bar is located right at Parque Benito Juárez, and the place to go if you want to grab some ice cream after eating at one of Cozumel’s great restaurants. The ice cream flavors here can be as unique as the pink interior, and it’s definitely an instagrammably place.
This ice cream bar usually also has a selction of vegan ice cream flavors. In addition to ice cream, the menu of this place also includes sandwiches, cerals and other snacks.
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What to know about Cozumel
Where to stay in Cozumel
If you are a scuba diver, it is best to stay south of San Miguel de Cozumel. Many of the hotels like El Cid La Ceiba Beach have a pier where dive boats can pick you up, and some of them even have their own dive center.
Booking.comHow to get to Cozumel
To get to Cozumel, you can either fly directly to Cozumel Airport or take the ferry from Playa del Carmen. In order to get to Playa, you can take the bus from Cancun Airport to Playa del Carmen or the bus from Tulum to Playa del Carmen.
Once in Playa del Carmen, you have to take the ferry to Cozumel. You can book a roundtrip ticket here. Alternatively, you can also book a combi ticket to both Isla Mujeres and Cozumel.
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Roundup: Restaurants in Cozumel
As I already mentioned, this list of great restaurants in Cozumel is by no means complete. There are still so many great places to eat that I did not get to eat at, and I promise to add them in the future.
While I could have waited to publish this list until I could list more places, I intentionally decided not to do so, as I loved every single Cozumel restaurant that is listed herein. After all, both the food and the service at these places were amazing, and it felt wrong not to give them the attention they deserve.
At the end of the day, I loved checking out and eating at different local restaurants while on Cozumel and can only encourage you to do the same.
More about Mexico
If you are planning a trip to Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula, you might also be interested in these food guides about Mexico:
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Restaurants in Playa del Carmen
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