Kinta is back !! One of our favorite restaurants from back in the day has risen. Kinta is now on the waterfront in the old Margaritaville building at a STUNNING venue. Aiming for a. French bistro vibe w/ modern Mexican/French takes on the cuisine. Sounds a little funky but it works !! Some of the old standbys from the original remain w/ some delicious new additions . Cherry bombs & Midnite ribs are some of the holdovers. We had Cherry Bombs and then Arroz Negro, which was black rice w/ grilled octopus, scallops and braised leaks in a citrus beurre blanc w/ green beans and also a fish of the day which was Mahi Mahi in a curry mole. Unusual but very tasty. All accompanied but a bottle of NZ Sauvignon Blanc. A delicious meal. It is not a budget meal but that is not what they are aiming for. A few service kinks to work out but it was only night 9. We will be back read more

This is the first place we came to eat when we came to Cozumel and it set the bar very high. We wanted to dine somewhere off the main street. This was a couple blocks away, and it wasn't crowded. This is a relatively small restaurant with a handful of tables in the back. There's lots of greenery and low light. Because we were sitting outside they offered bug spray so that we wouldn't get bitten too much. We started off with the roasted octopus appetizer - delicious. Perfect texture and flavoring. I was clearly on an octopus kick that evening because I decided to get the octopus risotto. A little less flavor than the appetizer, but still pretty good nonetheless. I tried some of my friend's red snapper which was tasted good. For a nightcap, I chose the Oaxaca mule, which is a lot like your average mule, but with a nice smoky aftertaste. Overall a nice, affordable place to grab dinner in Cozumel! read more

Kinta Mexican Bistro - Octopus appetizer - Mexican Near Me - Cozumel, ROO

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It's been quite a few years since we've been back to Kinta, and as they say I could kick myself in the bootie for that one. Drinks, food, and service we amazing. I couldn't ask for better from Kristopher. Honestly, now that my kids are older and their taste in exploring new flavors have grown, there were dishes for everyone. I had made reservations and requested to dine in Air Conditioning and was pleasantly surprise that our one and only table was set in the air conditioned room. We all started off with cocktails... amazing Margaritas, Kinta Mojito and White Sangria. Kristopher set us up with some appetizer goodies and a Flat Bread with Tomato, Cheese and Cilantro Pesto. Entrees were Cameron Adoboda (shrimp, achiote sauce, pineapple pico, cilantro pesto), Black Risotto (roasted octopus, focaccia, ricotta, parsley, huitiacoche), Midnight Pork Ribs (jamaica-agave glaze, rosemary potatoes, yucatan salad), Papas (roasted potatoes, garlic, pickled jalapeno aioli) with a side order of Elotes (corn). The food was prepared and presented perfectly and tasted fantastic. Thank you Kristopher for making our evening amazing! read more

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This place was incredible! My family and I arrived without a reservation on a Thursday night and they said there would be a wait. It took a bit, but the manager was always checking on us and even comped the drinks for my sister and her boyfriend. Everything on the menu looked great, so everyone tried something different. Their corn cobb starters were some of the best I have ever had. If you go to Cozumel, make sure you go! read more

Kinta Mexican Bistro - Mexican Near Me - Cozumel, ROO

Somebody give Daniel a raise! What a fantastic waiter! We loved the whole staff, extremely attentive. All the staff also had a lovely sense of humor and you can tell they love their job, a huge plus! We had a late lunch and were not super hungry so we ordered a flat bread as an appetizer (delicious- many of the items are cooked in the wood oven pizza! Wonderful!) We found the restaurant through Condesa who also owns this one, we received free drink coupons and it brought us here-- we are SO glad it did! I recommend the ribs and the salad. Wonderful and perfectly cooked! We will be back! read more

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This was our last night in Cozumel and we had a fun time looking for somewhere creative and fun with good food. Being with someone who is a chef, as well as fluent in Spanish is so much fun. He gives me a couple options of places to choose from, I pick, and the. I trust him to order everything. The risotto was our favorite, we must have tried at least 6 things and all were delicious. I was in love with your wood burning stove area, as well as the lighting in your garden area. Looked just like try moonlight. read more

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Kinta was a whole vibe. The drinks were delicious and the atmosphere was that of a chic hippie. I ate my appetizer at the bar but will definitely visit another time to try their entrees upon my return to Mexico. Everything coming out of the kitchen looked and smelled amazing! read more

Same owners as Kondesa this gem is an amazing spot for dinner. Outside is nice without mosquitos and IF it is not too hot. Got the Elotes and Tostadas and the best thing they have here for s the tuna skewer. It was amazing I was here for 7 days and went to Kinta and Kondesa both twice. So many good spots to eat on the island so don't waste your time eating bad food on this island. Drinks are also nice. Pineapple Margarita and Mojitos are choice. read more

That's it. The search is over. I have officially found some of the best food I have ever eaten. If there were a ten star option I would ask for 11. After being stuck with the worst food for a week, my girl and I left the resort and went to this glorious gem she had found online. As an obnoxious vegan, I'm usually relegated to a few (at most) options while traveling. As we walked up, we were greeted at the door by Daniel. He recognized us from the emails that my lady sent. He immediately sold is on coming in because he said they could do a vegan Chile relleno. DONE. BRO. THE FOOD. THE SERVICE. THE DRINKS. THE ATMOSPHERE. EVERYTHING IS PERFECT. Our server was most excellent, but sadly I didn't get his name. Daniel, whom is either head server, manager, owner, or just super pleasant dude, checked on everything about our meal and even had the kitchen send me a complimentary dessert. The six course tasting menu looked absolutely perfect, and Angela was basically drooling and dying over its perfection as she ate. I had the chile relleno and the wood fired cauliflower side...I can safely say that California has no idea how to do a chile relleno, because this was the best. Go here. All the time. Eat everything. Just give them all of your money. read more

Nice sophisticated dining spot! All of the dishes I saw were works of art. I had the vegetable skewers, which were delicious. We dined at night in the backyard. Very nice atmosphere with low lighting and fairy lights. read more

Kinta Mexican Bistro - Vegetable Skewer - Mexican Near Me - Cozumel, ROO

03/14/2019. Server was Antonio. Atmosphere was a bit dark. The tables were elevated on flooring above a narrow walkway. A little dangerous for someone with a walking issue. Short ribs were very tender. They had a corn that was prepared well and topped with local and special spices. read more

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This place is fire!!!! Amazing food and really nice staff. Honestly best meal I've had in mexico and I've been here for a week. Cozumel is filled with laid back people that are very nice and super chill and this place makes you feel it for sure! Get the Tuna tostadas and the wood oven grilled fish. But also the corn, potatoes and octopus. So so good can't get over it and if we come back to Cozumel this will be at the top of my list for sure! read more

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This place feels overhyped. Looking at past reviews I was expecting something super amazing. Service of course was very good and ambience was very nice with the outdoor seating. Food however I thought was good but nothing super special. I got the smoked pork tacos and midnight ribs. The tacos at best was just average, the pork meat was kind of dry. The midnight ribs was indeed tender but I didn't like it as much because most of it was very fatty and I'm not a fan of the sauce they use to marinate it (but this is just my taste) which is on the sweeter side. I also got the mojito which was solid. The price is very reasonable for good quality food but this place isn't outstanding as I thought it would be. Would not come back here again but at the same time I don't necessarily regret stopping by. read more

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Cozy ambiance with the warmest service we've experienced so far in Cozumel. Tasty food in a central location. Highly recommended! read more

Kinta Mexican Bistro - Mexican Near Me - Cozumel, ROO

We've been coming to Cozumel for over 20 years and Kinta is one of the best restaurants we've ever been to on the island. Gourmet Mexican food with a strong tie to local flavors, traditions, and ingredients is the best description I can give. The chefs prepare the food with a love and care not often seen in tourist destinations, although you do have to go slightly off the beaten path to find Kinta. The drinks are exceptional as well, especially the Kozumel margarita (a margarita made with Jamaica) and the local craft beer Shamanes. Go to Kinta. You won't be disappointed. Pro tip - if you go at the right time the little chocolate shop next door might be open (Chocolateria Isla Bella) - check them out too. Fantastic handmade truffles. read more

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This place has 5-star WOW moments up and down the menu, especially if your taste buds can appreciate eclectic flavor combinations that synergistically combine in your mouth. We had multiple appetizers (lobster flatbread, pork belly tacos), entrees (fresh, seared tuna, shrimp something) and desert. The lobster flatbread was a little timid on flavor but that was the only problem we had on the menu; everything else was SUPERB. Cocktails were creative and delicious (especially the Hot House, which was not hot at all). Throw in fantastic service (thank you Daniel); the ambiance of a garden, tropical setting (which provides a lot personal privacy); and, it all combined to make Kinta a MUST STOP location while in Cozumel. I can't wait to go back, which is the best compliment that I can give. read more

Great ambience, especially when you want to wine down after a sun-filled day. The tasting menu is superb, especially the Huitlacoche Risotto. Also, don't forget to try the Elotes, as a shared appetizer. Daniel was welcoming and super attentive. Gave great recommendations. Great service overall. read more

The food at Kinta was excellent: flavorful and creatively presented. However the service left a lot to be desired. We came in without a reservation and waited five minutes before even being acknowledged by the staff. We were told that they had just seated a big table and were asked to be seated for 20 minutes. A few minutes later we were told that we could get drink orders, which meant we were given drink menus but no one ever came to take our drink orders. 40 minutes after being seated we were finally seated. Our server was cold and impersonal and strictly businesslike. We had to ask twice to get the WiFi password, which was written on a piece of paper and placed without a word on our table. The saving grace? Delicious food and well presented with creative plating. I'm torn with this review. The food and ambience would merit five stars. But the poor service dragged my rating down. read more

Coming from a city like Pittsburgh, which has an amazing trendy food scene, I was pleasantly surprised to find a trendy eatery on Cozumel! The food here was amazing - their wood fired oven really puts the finishing touch on the food. Four of us got the wood fired fish (sea bass - catch of the day) and it was topped with tomatoes and Brussels sprouts. It was so good, and hands down the freshest-tasting dish I'd had all week. The cherry bombs (small plate) were SO good. The cocktails were unique and super delicious. We got sides to share - the Mexican street corn and the cauliflower was so flavorful, I wish I had more room. Franko, the musician there that night, was the perfect addition to the beautiful, jungle-esque atmosphere. I will most definitely come back to Kinta during my next trip to Cozumel! read more

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I was with the wife and two of her friends and someone wanted to check this spot out. We made a reservation earlier in the day. When we showed up that evening our reservation wasn't found. Not a big deal since it's vacation, but annoying and you wonder if this is how the experience will shake out. Fear not. We proceeded to sit at the bar and watch a Terminator of a bartender whip up craft cocktails. I had a Shamanes beer since it's not the usual you see on the island. Pretty decent lager. Once seated we ordered (collectively) lobster flat bread, pork belly, risotto and octopus. All dishes were outstanding. The highlight of the evening was Daniel. He was funny and talkative and we felt like the only ones in the place. And we eventually were which is when the real fun started. Daniel brought me a tequila Old Fashioned (pretty damn good) and we all did Mezcal shots. We came back two nights later for a drink and to say hi to Daniel. Great outside vibe, wonderful service, delicious food. I'm definitely stopping in when I get back to Cozumel. read more

Sister to Kondesa, this became our favorite place for dinner this most recent trip. The flat-breads are a must; any of the 3 are great. The food is very well prepared. One night we had the fish and the other night the ribs. Both were outstanding. The selection of mains and sides are diverse enough to keep everyone happy. And, the service was impeccable: attentive and not intrusive. Dinner for two, with flatbreads, two mixed drinks and 3 glasses of wine and desert ran us about $66 USD; in other words, most reasonable, even cheap for a classy dinner in an open air court yard. read more

The chef Omar at Kinta came to our table, was so nice to tell us about the tasting menu he offered. A 6 course menu for 33$ It was EXCELLENT! White wine Sperone Pinot Grigio THE DECOR IS LIKE EATING IN THE JUNGLE ! We were 3, and we loved the food, atmosphere, music and the staff. This is a 10 stars restaurant ! read more

The midnight ribs were amazing. Service was great, there weren't many people in the restaurant so Daniel our waiter took good care of us. They have outside and inside seating. The price was great too. For two people $38.00 USD. If you are in Cozumel you must visit Kinta you will not be disappointed. read more

Kinta Mexican Bistro - Midnight ribs - Mexican Near Me - Cozumel, ROO

Went there only one night from suggestions from sister restaurant ( Kondesa) both are fabulous. I am a retired chef/catering business owner, and these places really blew me away. The atmosphere( nice relaxing gardens, super friendly & attentive staff, resident house cat at Kondesa ( Dexter) beautiful plate displays. Felt so at home. To start with, the meal was indulgent, which I wanted, short walk from my hotel which was around the corner from Kondesa, their other restaurant. You can't go wrong at any of them. So nice to have a relaxing back yard garden, with out the main street guys trying to snake you in. Indulge yourselves ! read more

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Amazing food! We loved it! They have Mexican favorites with a twist! True foodies will love this place! Top chef meets Mexican food!! Great quality food at good prices. I recommend the tasting & a main dish from the menu (enough for two people to share) you'll be glad you shared!! read more

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This is my second time in Cozumel and this is my second time at this restaurant. I have to say that this restaurant provides one of the best service and food while I'm in Cozumel. They have two parts of kitchen of in which one of them is situated outside that Soli concentrates on wood oven grill they often served catch of the day for the fish and fantastic pork dishes. Be aware that if you sit outside there will be some mosquitoes but restaurant will be happy to provide repellents for you I would definitely come back next time I visit Cozumel again. read more

Kinta Mexican Bistro - Highly recommend it - Mexican Near Me - Cozumel, ROO

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We had several excellent meals in Cozumel, but this one stood out as our best. The wait staff (Daniel the Mgr served us) was incredible and the food was sophisticated and delicious. Kinta could thrive in any major US city on the quality and imagination of its food. The patio was a great environment for a meal too. We will be back! read more

Had a lovely dinner in the back courtyard patio. I had the most delicious mojito and my husband loved his drink too. We had the corn veggie side and I had the pork ribs. So delicious. My husband loved his dinner too although I can't remember what it was. Loved watching the cooks prepare the food in there big wood fire stove on the patio. Great service. Love that they serve late, we were there on a Friday evening and it got hopping about 9pm. We'll be back next time in town! read more

My friends and I had dinner here our first night in Cozumel. The ambience was amazing and Daniel here was the best host we could have had. He made us feel welcome and treated us like family. Great cocktails (Margarindo was a favorite) and beyond amazing food (Pork ribs were to die for). We ordered all of his carefully selected recommendations and while they did not disappoint, I'm pretty sure nothing on the menu would disappoint. He even brought out a special off menu tostada on the house for us to try -- and it was one of my favorite dishes of the night. Highly recommend! read more

We've been to this place on multiple trips to Cozumel. My wife chose this place for her birthday party. We had a party of six. The service was very upbeat and attentive. Food is very eclectic. We ended up going back a second time on the same trip it was so good. Highly recommend if you are on the island. read more

Kinta's menu is filled with an adventurous twist on traditional Mexican food. Our table had more than half of what was on the menu, including the shrimp skewers, bbq ribs, and black risotto (highlights). And their garden! A small paradise hidden away by the restaurants front. What was meant to be a day finisher wound up being the best part of the day. Thanks, Kinta! read more

We have been coming both to Kinta and Kondesa for 4 years now. Every time the food is amazing! I have severe celiac and they staff and chef always cater to my allergy. The atmosphere is wonderful. It is a hidden gem in Cozumel. It is a MUST go to! read more

The ambiance and service at this small bistro is one of the best in Cozumel. The back patio is amazing and the food is cooked in the wood burning oven in the back of the patio. The menu is creative and changes with the season. read more

Wow! Wow! Wow! Wonderful modern Mexican cuisine in a garden setting with charm. Daniel, our waiter, made every effort to ensure we were taken care of. Started with the traditional flatbread which was wonderful and the freska salad - both wonderful! The midnight ribs were the highlight of our trip! The flavor, the presentation, the tender meat! Ended with the "chocolate desire" which had a wonderful movement across your palate. A gem of a restaurant. Great staff and amazing atmosphere. read more

Outstanding food! Sat in the garden and loved the space. Quiet and very quaint. Octopus flat bread and tuna appetizers were incredible. Loved the fresh catch of the day (snapper), lobster lasagna, and ribs. Get the side of cauliflower and fire roasted corn. Yum!!! read more

One of our favorite restaurants in Cozumel. The outside doesn't show the beautiful outdoor garden and wood fired grill that's out in the back. So romantic with all the lights and decor! The food is moderately priced - dinner for two under $35 US. We loved the choice of small or large dinners which allows you to try more of their original Mexican foods. My husband's favorite was the grilled lime and cheese covered corn on the cob. The house cat, Panchita, is very friendly and makes the rounds to the tables to see if there are any table scraps. Very cute! We'll definitely be back! read more

Kinta Mexican Bistro - Panchita the cat - Mexican Near Me - Cozumel, ROO

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Great little plates of delicate and bold flavors blended together to create delicious tastebuds sensations. The staff was so kind and helpful for altering foods we could not eat due to allergies-- highly recommend. And cute courtyard. read more

Kinta Mexican Bistro - Small plates. The red snapper tacos were amazing - Mexican Near Me - Cozumel, ROO

Was very impressed with the decor and ambience here. This was our "nice dinner" for the week we were there and we were not disappointed. From the unique drinks to creative menu items- it was a great experience. It's more pricey than most of he working class places we had been going to but it was worth the money. They were very accommodating for my daughter's birthday. Will go back next time we are in Cozumel. read more

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Such a cool place! Cozy atmosphere, awesome service, and a fun menu. My husband and I shared a pitcher of sangria, which was delicious. The side dishes (corn, potatoes, cauliflower) really stood out. Definitely recommend this place. read more

Best in Cozumel! Authentic mexican food. This place is nothing like regular Americanized mex food. Beautiful ambiance, nice drinks and amazing food. We visited here last year and had a wonderful experience and we had to come back again this time. read more

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