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Ernesto's

4.4 (44 reviews)
ModerateMexican, Bars, Tex-Mex

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ERNESTO'S ATMOSPHERE

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Casual
Juke Box
Moderate noise
Good for kids

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Love the view!
Jason B.

We were in Cozumel for a short time and ran across Ernesto's after seeing reviews here. The view was unparalleled and the food and service were impeccable. I can't recommend this place any higher! Get the grilled fish fajitas. Yummy.

Guac and strawberry margarita

We really enjoyed our lunch at Ernesto's!! Food, service, and ambiance were all great!! X

Margaret M.

Ernesto's is such a wonderful place. The food is delicious!!! Best breakfast we had on the island. Ranchero sauce muy bueno! Had lunch too. Quesadillas and guacamole excellent. The view is unparalleled and the staff is attentive and quick. Highly recommend!

David R.

Friendly staff. Fantastic food. Loved the guacamole, shrimp fajitas, Pico de gallo and the super soft flour tortillas. Yummy.small venue and easy to walk from the port. Great place come too after you scuba dive as the dive shop is next

Andrea C.

Beautiful view of the water, and very convenient to international pier. Seating is outdoors, but covered and with fans to keep cool. Food was ready quickly and reasonable price. Great place to come for some fajitas, chips, guac, and salsa!

We went to ruins and all the way around the south tip and snorkeled at Paradise and Money Bar! Money bar best fish!
Darcie L.

We reserved our 2 jeeps via email and they responded with Confirmation. I printed our conversation. My family walked to Ernesto's about 15 mins from carnival pier and a crowd was wanting Jeeps. I walked up to the counter showed my printed paper -he asked if my name was on his list-it was! He had 3 jeeps left and we got 2 of them. ***he is working only on Cozumel time making no allowance for Cruise ship time**** we were all late to our reserved times. Jeeps worked great! All as advertised! $60 each.

7$ margaritas
Heather L.

Free Wifi! If you are traveling by boat, exit the pier (make sure you have your sea pass card thing ) and take a left and walk. In less than 5 minutes, you will find the bar tucked in behind a scooter rental. Its old, it's grungy , then you walk out to the back patio where you can see your ship and gorgeous blue waters. Margaritas were a few bucks cheaper than the ship (~7$) and they take card. We didn't participate in the food because we had unlimited steak on a cruise ship and I was stuffed still. Margaritas were great and service was quick and they speak English well (I would get nowhere with my broken Spanish )

Chimichangas
Jen C.

Yummy! Came here today after a shore excursion. I had the chicken chimichangas which were great (and a strawberry margarita). The quest dip was not good- skip that appetizer. Husband had the fish tacos which were a huge order - he also enjoyed them. Free fast wifi and a beautiful view as well.

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2 years ago

Great quesadillas and Miguel really knows how to make a margarita -- will definitely come back if we're ever in Cozumel again!

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They have the best fajitas and really good margaritas. This hidden treasure is a must try

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4 years ago

10/10 experience!!! Beautiful view and AMAZING food. The best guac I have ever had- definitely come here! We were so pleasantly surprised

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Decent food for a quick lunch between dives. Sat outside because the views are stunning

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Excellent fajitas and guacamole. Super quaint and fast service. Fun to eat and listen to the water and the service was top notch.

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Loved; food was delicious delicious .. fajitas are amazing plus waterfront dining /views are awesome .. must go when in Cozumel

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10 years ago

Great little place right on the water.... amazing fajitas and even better service!!!! Thanks for a great lunch. We will be back....

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11 years ago

If your in the mood for a good Hamburger and fries, you should eat here. The fajitas are good also, very tasty.

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“Loved the guacamole, shrimp fajitas, Pico de gallo and the super soft flour tortillas.”

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Paprika - mole enchiladas

Paprika

4.5(51 reviews)
0.1 km
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Love! If you're staying a Casa Del Mar, this place is right next to the hotel and a must visit. If…read moreyou're not staying at Casa Del Mar, this place is still a must visit. My boyfriend and I came here twice during our stay and we honestly wish we had skipped some of the other places we went to and came here instead. Even though we only came here twice, we tried a lot of stuff. Ceviche Mixto The ceviche here is super fresh and cooked with the perfect amount of lime juice. It has fish, shrimp, octopus, onions, tomatoes, & cilantro. We ordered this both times we ate here. Arrachera with Cactus Yum! This was a lot of food. It came with chorizo as well. The steak was cooked to perfection and was super tender and juicy. The cactus sauce was really interesting and yummy as well. Tamarind Margarita This was the only thing I didn't really enjoy. It was way too sweet for me, but I also dislike sugar more than the average person (ie. I don't like 99% of desserts). I ordered it because I was expecting it to be more tart because of the tamarind. Ojo Rojo Ojo rojos are my favorite drink. I order it with Dos Equis. It's basically like a Bloody Mary, but instead of vodka, I mix it with beer. The ojo rojo mix they make here is great. Maya Salad Ordered this because we had eaten almost no veggies for like a week. Wasn't expecting too much from this, but it was so so good!! The pumpkin seeds, carrots and dressing were the best part. We got this with no meat because we ordered it as an appetizer, but next time I come back, I'd definitely order it with the chicken option and have it as a main entree. The guava dressing is to die for and I normally never add dressings to my salads. Not sure how "authentically Mayan" this salad was, but no joke, it was probably my second favorite thing out of all the things I ate in Cozumel. Mole Chicken SO FREAKIN GOOD! This was my favorite thing I had during my entire trip hands down. I tried mole at two other restaurants, but this one absolutely won out. We ordered too much food and I was already feeling stuffed by the time this entree came out, but the sauce was so good, I ate everything. And I mean everything. All the meat off the chicken, every speck of rice, and I used the tortillas to wipe any remaining sauce off my plate. MUST ORDER! Coconut shrimp My boyfriend ordered this. I had a bite and thought it was really good! The shrimp was definitely fresh and it was fried/cooked perfectly. The batter was really flakey. The shrimp were huge too. Jamaican Margarita (?) with worm salt I didn't try any, but my boyfriend really enjoyed it. I did try some of the salt with the worms in it. It just tastes like normal margarita salt, honestly. You can see the little specs of worms in it though, which was cool.

We really enjoyed Paprika. The food was delicious. Azaliea recommended the molé- and we absolutely…read moreloved it! My mother and my sister are celiac. The waitstaff was very knowledgeable of allergies and explained to us very clearly their process and ingredients. Certainly a go-to if you are celiac in our experience! They have lots of great options. The service was great too- thanks to Azaliea!

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Paprika - Front door

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Al Chile - Strawberry margarita

Al Chile

3.0(26 reviews)
0.5 km

This is a fun atmosphere restaurant located near the southern cruise port area. Once you go…read morethrough the overpriced shops at the port, turn right and walk to the intersection. You cannot miss it across the street. The facility is open air with enthusiastic workers there. While seated we had a clown try to create balloon hats for us and a local street dancing group performed for a few minutes (yes, whistles, clapping and some hollers but it does stop. We sat down and were given a basket of chips with 4 dipping sauces and a bowl of freshly made salsa. The server explained the sauces real quick but could only make out part of what he said. Some were tastier than others and one was definitely hotter than the rest. We ordered a plate of nachos which were actually pretty good. They came with melted cheese (not cheese sauce like back home) along with sliced jalapenos, guacamole and chunks of meat. They also had a brown (maybe enchilada) sauce. The push there are the drinks. Crazy, colorful options are available. Being that it was still early and I am trying to get my money back on the beverage package I bought onboard, we stuck to soda. The stars are more for the people working there than the menu. Food options were very limited and not too exciting. This is more for atmosphere than anything else.

We came in to get out of the heat, rain, and thunder. The music is WAYYYY too loud. The nacho chips…read moretasted like cardboard, the beans in the nachos we ordered were nonexistent other than a little bit of bean juice. I ordered a side of guacamole and even pointed to it on the menu. They tried to give me the $14 version instead of the single serve for $4. The Pima colada an Donkey Jizz drinks were undrinkable due to no flavor. Service was fast and our table was cleared in a timely fashion.

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Al Chile - Avoid here

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Al Chile - Shrimp nachos

Shrimp nachos

Al Chile - Fresh guacamole yummy

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Paradise Beach - Coconut shrimp with a mango sauce

Paradise Beach

4.0(153 reviews)
10.2 km
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10/10 recommend!…read more Service is on point. I have never been disappointed! Omar, Roberto, and Julien, gracias! Food and beverages flow like it's the way it was intended! Cabanas are via reservation and they are super useful for groups and those that need an afternoon nap! I absolutely love this place!

I am writing this review because I believe Paradise Beach needs to seriously address a safety issue…read moreand the way my concerns were handled by management. I have been to Paradise Beach before and understand how the all-inclusive package works, including the alcohol service. My concern is not that alcohol is available -- my concern is what happens when guests are drinking to the point that their safety may be compromised. My 25-year-old daughter is currently visiting Paradise Beach with her boyfriend and a female friend. Based on videos posted online, they were taking shots and participating in the "rainbow" drink challenge over approximately five hours. In the videos, they appeared severely intoxicated. They were impaired to the point that I was genuinely concerned they may not have been able to make safe decisions for themselves, especially while in another country and participating in activities such as water excursions. A person who is extremely intoxicated around water or in an unfamiliar environment can be at serious risk of injury or even death. This is not a minor concern. What concerns me even more is how my safety concern was handled by the manager, Manuel. I called the beach club because I was frightened for my daughter's safety and wanted someone on-site to be aware of the situation. Instead of listening, showing concern, or acknowledging the seriousness of the situation, Manuel was rude, dismissive, and told me that I am her mother and she is my responsibility and can drink as much as she wants. That response was extremely disappointing. I understand that adults are responsible for their own choices, but an establishment that promotes unlimited alcohol also has a responsibility to recognize when a guest may be dangerously impaired and vulnerable. A manager's response to a legitimate safety concern should be compassion, professionalism, and a willingness to help -- not dismissal. At the time of writing this, I do not even know whether my daughter made it safely back to the cruise ship, and I am left worried about her well-being. Paradise Beach needs to review both its alcohol service practices and the behavior and training of its management staff. The issue here is not simply that someone drank too much -- the issue is that a safety concern was raised and was not taken seriously by the person responsible for managing the facility.

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Paradise Beach
Paradise Beach
Paradise Beach - Clean clear fantastic pool

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Ernesto's - mexican - Updated October 2026

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