Cozumel Restaurants
Casa Mission
Consistently rated the best restaurant on the island, Casa Mission provides diners with an authentic Mexican setting, top-notch service, top-notch bilingual service, scrumptious traditional Mexican fare, splendid international dishes, and delicious locally-caught seafood. This hacienda-style establishment has outdoor seating on a beautifully gardened patio. Roving mariachi musicians add to the festive local atmosphere at this downtown location.
Especias
If you are looking for a dining experience with a personalized touch, be sure to include a trip to Especias fusion restaurant on your visit to Cozumel. The owner, Adrian, is sure to appear and make sure that patrons have a great time partaking of delicious food and wonderful cocktails. You can enjoy a wide variety of international dishes, including Thai-style shrimp, Jamaican fish, Adrian's famous zucchini boats, traditionally-prepared empanadas, and more. As you wander south of the city square, you'll find this great little restaurant by listening for the guitar playing of Abraham descending from Especias' second-floor balcony. You may even hear the charming voice of Adrian's wife, Letti, singing along with Abraham's phenomenal playing.
Del Sur Argentina Empanadas
This pleasant family-owned establishment prides itself in provided superlative personalized service and a wide array of Argentina-style empanadas. This pleasantly decorated restaurant has an upstairs terrace that overlooks the town square. The owner, Rene, takes a personal interest in his customers and will most-likely wait on you himself, preparing your deep-fired empanadas to order.
La Cocay
If you are looking for a quiet romantic setting with fantastic Mediterranean cuisine, be sure to visit this pleasant restaurant with a quaint outdoor patio with low romantic lighting. Personalized service is a priority at this restaurant located in the historic district of Old Cozumel. Enjoy scrumptious Tapas-style appetizer options, like bruschetta, olive tapenade, and amazing goat cheese empanadas. The chef at La Cocay specializes in locally-caught seafood dishes. Share one of their sinfully-rich desserts with that special someone for a decadent finish to a wonderful meal.
