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Dining options on Cozumel reflect the island’s laid-back attitude: breezy and relaxed, with casual dress and no reservations the rule at most places. Generally, restaurants emphasize fresh ingredients, simple presentation, and amiable service. As befits an island, there’s lots of just-caught seafood on the menu. Yucatecan cuisine is harder to come by; you’re more likely to find standard Mexican fare like tacos, enchiladas, and huevos rancheros. For budget meals, head into the untouristed part of downtown, because they’re few and far between elsewhere. Although some restaurants are turning out creative cuisine to suit the most demanding of palates, most visitors say their best dining experiences are in little family-owned spots that seem to have been here forever. While many restaurants accept credit cards, café-type places generally don’t. Cab drivers are often paid to shill for restaurants, so take their dining suggestions with a grain (or two) of salt.
Considering Cuba is less than 257 km (160 miles) away, it’s not surprising that it would exert some influence on Cozumel's cuisine. You’ll certainly feel it at this open-air, Cuban-style eatery. Enjoy a pork loin sandwich, fried plantains, or the signature sandwich (aptly named "The Cuban") while sipping one of the best made-from-scratch mojitos on the island. Alex, the owner, and his staff work hard to make your experience memorable. This is a cigar bar and there is occasional cigar smoking.
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