Food is fresh. Come out even before you finished with your complimentary chips and salsa. Waiter…read morevery straightforward and helpful. You have a nice view of the lake with and nice breeze to cool you off.

After a tiring day at the Coba Ruins, you'd want some refreshments and a hearty meal. Lucky for…read moreyou, El Cocodrilo is just 5 mins away from the ruins. You can either drive there or walk and you won't miss it. It is on the main road and open to the road. The ambiance is great! This is the place for some authentic Mayan flavors. We asked the waiter for his favorites and he gave us some amazing recs. We had the grilled chicken, bbq pulled pork, and a vegan dip. Every single one of these dishes slapped hard. There was flavor, there was kick, and for a very good price. We highly recommend this place for all visitors! They do not take card as there is no internet connection so bring cash!

Food was quite tasty but there were a few things that made me uncomfortable…read more 1. There was a person taking pictures of us/the restaurant while we were sitting there. It was awkward and uncomfortable. No explanation about why either. 2. When ready to pay, the server said "oh sorry, the card machine is down". If that was the case (and I will give the benefit of the doubt), why wouldn't you say that as we were sitting down and before we ordered food? I happened to have some cash (mix of pesos and USD) but it really irritated me and ruined an otherwise relatively good experience. The food: Guacamole and salsas were really great. The guac was a bit chunky (huge pieces of unmashed avocado). The drink I ordered was just ok - I wouldn't order it again. My husband loved the Coca Cola product he got in the glass bottle. Service was actually good with the exception of the very end/paying. Also note: There was a service charge added, which seemed odd. I didn't tip any additional because of that.

Amazing place. Francisco is the man! Don't miss place this when on the island. The house special…read moretaco platter was fantastic.

A HIDDEN GEM!!! Ive been to so many high end Mexican…read morerestaurants that were nowhere near as nice as this. The ambiance, the food, the service & everything about my experience was terrific. If your even a little hungry on your way from Tulum to Playa del Carmen you mist stop here

A friend of mine during our Playa del Carmen trip this week wanted to go to this little town that…read morewas about 30min from Tulum We had rented a car so I was like sure I mean you are taking me to Tulum I won't say no to going to this artesanal shop of a small town in Macario Gomez I went on here in Yelp and found this place literally next to the highway The town is small and it's all convenient but the place has charm and the service was good and the food as well! I'd give it a higher price but the exchange rate in the dollar was a little off but can't blame them for wanting to make a few bucks more on the dollar and if you need a toilet they have it but no seat so ya know ... eagle time! Hope you haven't missed out on leg day! Lol I had a couple photos but not sure if I accidentally deleted them ugh

At first I was unimpressed, but good things come in small packages and this is a great thing. Taco…read morePaco is a quick service restaurant but, it has great service that's for sure. Initially the menu items didn't throw me I didn't want fried shrimp I'm not a big fried shrimp fan, I didn't want ceviche I want to tacos. I had to acquiesce and get the shrimp and coconut taco. I also got The fish ceviche tostada. These items were amazing. And, I mean amazing. I thought it would be shrimp with coconut flakes on a taco, no it was not it was battered shrimp with coconut better deep-fried and then put on a tortilla and as simple as it was it was amazing. The fish ceviche was equally good and refreshing I couldn't say anything bad about it tasted exactly like I thought it would and it was beautiful looking. The service at taco Paco was equally as good they were kind of fast and efficient. Although I do miss the traditional Carnitas taco and taco la lingua I really enjoyed my fried shrimp tacos. As they were the best fried shrimp I've ever had.

Absolutely yummy! Very small, clean, outdoor seating only. We stayed at a nearby resort in Puerto…read moreAventuras and walked (about 20 minutes by foot) out of the property to this tasty spot. The special was Coconut Shrimp or Fish (note: there are only fish options available any day) My husband and I both had the Coconut Shrimp tacos. Battered and fried to order and two large pieces of shrimp per taco. Homemade hot sauces range from 'sweet and spicy to super hot', cabbage cole slaw, pickled onions and jalapeños with mango serve as your toppings. A must visit for local eats! Cash Only! Hours during our visit 10-5pm

We went on a cruise and one of our port stops was Cozumel. We are usually very adventurous and like…read moreto avoid staying at the port because they usually always have the same 5-6 stores. If we aren't doing a scheduled excursion, then we are exploring the city and figuring out the best local stops. With that being said, this was an incredible stop. It was a short walk from the port, but far enough away that many tourists would not venture out to explore. The food was INCREDIBLE. I have never had better shrimp in my life. When we got there, they immediately brought out soup, beans, tortillas, two kinds of salsa, and chips. The service was spectacular and even though we did not speak Spanish and we had a bit of a language barrier, the servers were very patient with us and this did not impact our experience at all. Not sure if this business is family-owned, but it felt like that. They had their regulars that would come in for food and you could tell they knew a lot of their customers. Anyway, all of this to say - if you can get out of the port to visit this incredible location, please do. It is 100% worth it. One thing to note - they do take USD, but if you have pesos that is probably the best. We paid with USD and did not have any issues, but looking back that might have been easier. Again, this was not something that impacted our experience in the slightest but just something to note! 12 out of 10 experience!

As authentic as can be. 180 pesos or so gets you way too much for lunch. Soup, small salad and…read morevarious fruit drinks are included. We had chicken fajita and marinated chicken breast. Tacos and taco chips as well. Nice people.

This is one of the top 3 places to eat in the Akumal Pueblo. The local food here is fresh, tasty…read moreand cheap. We had the ceviche which was good I would say 7.5/10. We prefer the place up the street for ceviche but this one was still very good. The bacon wrapped burrito with braised lamb and Oaxaca cheese was amazing and very filling. Very tender and perfectly seasoned. You can beat the price either. It's BYOB like most places in the area so plan ahead. Run literally by a mom and a pop who are very friendly. Service was good and the food options are plentiful.

Prices are very high for the food you get and the atmosphere which is nonexistent. Service was…read moreslow, but the staff were nice..

It was great to find such an authentic, friendly spot amidst the hyper commercialized jewelry and…read moretequila shops that make up the bulk of the shops. It's a little cafe with delicious, fresh ceviche, wonderful tacos and guacamole that's to die for. Love the people, love the food. Try it, you won't be disappointed. When in Cozumel we will ALWAYS stop in. Oops - almost forgot: killer margaritas, too. Edit: The "cash only" rule doesn't apply if you're going to sit and have food and drinks. Please don't be turned off by the sign. Ask them. Super nice.

After our excursion was over, my husband and I were looking for a place to hang out for awhile…read morethat was at or near the cruise terminal, but not too expensive or super busy. This place completely fit the bill. We wanted to eat light, so we just had the chips and guacamole, but it was so good. The service was also great with much attention given to us to make sure we had what we needed. We shared a very large margarita and it was absolutely one the best drinks we had on our vacation. It was also a great place to just people watch. It is small but the prices were the best we found in the area.

Table service until 4:30; take out until 7. We did the 2-person sampler and it was enough for 3…read morepeople. So quantity was 5star but quality was 3 star. The chicken and smoked chorizo were very, very good but other meats were dry and lacked flavor, compared to what I experience in the US. On a relative scale in Cozumel, it's probably great as evidenced by the steady traffic of customers. But if you're from the US and actually know BBQ, this will leave you wanting.

I could eat this every day!!!…read more I had been wanting grilled chicken since I had in Sayulita. This was the closest thing to it and more options. We had a mix plate of everything Chicken, pork, pork ribs, beef, kabob, baked potato with the yummy garlicky sauce for the potato, rice, some sort of pasta/ spaghetti, tortillas, salsa, and two beers for $26 US dollars. It was totally worth it! There was band playing as well. They have outdoor covered seating.