Best Cozumel Restaurants: 5 Must-Try Cozumel Restaurants
Cozumel is a foodie paradise, offering an impressive array of incredible restaurants to satisfy all tastes and cravings. Whether you’re in the mood for Mexican, Italian, seafood, or vegetarian cuisine, here are five of the best restaurants in Cozumel you absolutely must try on your island getaway.
The island’s vibrant restaurant scene features everything from casual beachside eateries to fine dining gems, each offering a unique menu. Expect fresh ceviche, flavorful fish, and authentic tacos — there’s an unforgettable Cozumel restaurant for every taste!
Best Cozumel Restaurants: Casa Mission
Casa Mission Plantation Restaurant grounds
If you’re looking for the best traditional Mexican restaurant in Cozumel, Casa Mission is the place to go. From the moment you enter through the large iron gates of this classic Mexican hacienda, you’re swept back in time. Popular among locals and tourists alike, this authentic spot serves up delicious Mexican, Yucatecan, and vegetarian dishes.
Casa Mission offers a casual island dining experience set on the wraparound patio of this grand villa. Be sure to stroll the winding pathways through the flowering gardens — it’s perfect for a romantic dinner or a family meal. The staff is always friendly, the service is top-notch, and the mariachi bands create a fun and vibrant vibe!
Coconut Shrimp - A guest favorite!
The menu features specialties like Coconut Shrimp, Fresh Lobster, and the Mexican Combination Plate. One of my favorites? The Shrimp Steak — shrimp wrapped in bacon and topped with celery, garlic, guajillo chili, and butter sauce. Don’t skip the tableside sexy coffee for dessert — a guest favorite!
Ask for the 15% off dinner for divers offer — my friend Fabiola Miranda, co-owner and operations manager, loves welcoming our guests.
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Best Cozumel Restaurants: K’ooben Laab
Kooben Laab Italian Dining
If you’re craving fresh pasta and willing to venture off the beaten path, K’ooben Laab is my go-to Italian pick. One of Cozumel’s best-kept secrets, this cozy open-air rooftop restaurant is right in downtown Cozumel.
K’ooben Laab has a laid-back vibe with lush greenery and a rooftop view — the perfect spot to relax with friends and wine. Reservations are recommended during peak season!
Originally a bakery, K’ooben Laab still makes fresh pasta, bread, and sauces daily. Don’t miss the focaccia with oil to start — it’s worth every bite! The pasta dishes are simple but delicious, with plenty of options for sauces. It’s one of my favorite ways to spend an evening with good food, great conversation, and a glass of wine under the Cozumel sky.
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Best Cozumel Restaurants: Sereno
Sereno Restaurant
Waterfront dining at its best — Sereno is known for its stunning oceanfront location and sunsets that will blow you away. It’s one of the best restaurants in Cozumel for seafood and views!
Sereno’s menu focuses on high-quality, locally sourced ingredients. You’ll find fresh fish like snapper and grouper, shrimp, lobster, and standout dishes like the Black Ink Rice and Fish. Not into seafood? Try the 24-hour buttermilk chicken or their juicy sirloin-bacon burger.
✨ Don’t leave without catching a sunset here — few places on the island rival Sereno’s view.
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It doesn’t get more authentic than Dona Chely tacos!
Best Cozumel Restaurants: Doña Chely
Doña Chely is a beloved local taco stand known for its authentic Mexican flavors and laid-back vibe. Just a short walk from our We’ve Gone Coastal Cozumel Villa, it doesn’t get more authentic than this!
Don’t expect fancy — the menu is simple but the flavors are incredible. Generous portions, friendly staff, unbeatable prices. It’s perfect for a casual lunch or dinner with friends, plus outdoor seating to enjoy the warm island breeze.
Message me if you’d like exact directions to this hidden gem near Costa del Sol. You’ll be glad you did!
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Best Cozumel Restaurants: Pescaderia San Carlos
For the best ceviche & fried fish on the island head to Pescaderia San Carlos Restaurant - a quaint little gem
For the best ceviche and fried fish on the island, head to Pescaderia San Carlos. Located in a charming rustic building on 50 Avenida Sur, this spot is a must for seafood lovers.
Try the whole fried fish — perfectly crispy and flaky — or their incredible ceviche with shrimp, octopus, conch, and fish. Marinated in lime juice with cilantro, red onions, and seasonings, it’s bright, fresh, and bursting with Caribbean flavor.
There’s a reason locals love this place — it’s the real deal.
🐠 Dory’s Island Tip!
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