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    La Perlita

    4.4 (71 reviews)
    ModerateSeafood
    Open 8:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Fish with shrimp
    Katharine B.

    Everything homemade, fresh caught of the day .... Must go to eat the real deal . Tourist should try

    Ceviche!!
    Alejandro C.

    Just had the "small" ceviche mixto!! It was delicious and could definitely feed two. My kids had the fried fish sticks and shrimp tacos!! They were all delicious!!

    Brian F.

    It is a $10 taxi ride from the cruise port and worth every penny. The fried grouper was the best fried fish I've ever had. The lion fish grilled with garlic was light and flavorful. If you want a whole fish, they had a cooler with whole snapper. You get to pick the size you want. Make sure you try the lime pie. Service was excellent. Bring pesos for the price. Their exchange rate for US dollars is not very good.

    Whole Snapper Cooked
    Heidi V.

    We asked our bellman at The Westin where should we go for the very best Ceviche? He told us La Perlita. We have been to Cozumel 9 times and have never heard of this place. Our cab driver took a turn off the main tourist trap road and we went to a quiet neighborhood and there it was. From the moment we walked in Victor (the waiter) took care of us. We had the very best Large Mixed Ceviche that had at least 12 whole shrimp and conch in it with the freshest pico de gallo and guacamole. We also had 4 beers and some plantain and our bill was $39. We WERE stuffed. Almost could not finish but we could not leave any of it. The next night our friends came over from Playa and we told that that we must go to La Perlita. They were staying at an All Inclusive and were tired of the same old food. On this adventure we did all of the above and added Fish Tacos grilled and Margaritas. They were wonderful as well. Chef Victor ( not to be confused with the other Victor) is truly wonderful. The have great Lobster, Grilled Lionfish with garlic butter and some sensational looking Red Snapper. Do yourself a favor and get off of the strip and head here. Ask for Victor!

    Red Snapper fried whole, Don't forget to eat the eyes Rusty.
    Rusty J.

    Food is always fresh and local. Owner has a farm when she grows avocados and starfruit! Wife loves lobster I love the fish. Don't hesitate to try the lionfish.

    Fish Fingers- Delicious!
    Stacia G.

    BEST FOOD ON THE ISLAND This food was so delicious we came back twice. The grilled LionFish is incredible- very light fish that just is grilled up with lime and garlic. I loved it so much. The stuffed fish filet was also delicious kind of like a chowder on top of fish and also delicious The fish fingers were the best I have ever had (fish sticks). Batter was nice and light. YUMMY. Overall, a must visit.

    Susan T.

    I really love this restaurant the service was fantastic you were a large group of 12 people. Turned out it was lobster night details are about 4 ounces each and come with some vegetables and rice not really an adequate enough amount of food if you're really hungry but still for 120 pesos it's worth it to order two towels which is what we did. The margaritas are also delicious and strong don't be fooled by the small ones they pack a punch. This restaurant is a little further out but it's worth the trip. Great food and service with a smile thanks everyone!

    Shauna F.

    During my 1 week vacation in Cancun, this was my favorite Mexican meal. The octopus ceviche was amazing....and it was a huge portion. We also ordered the shark empenadas - very yum. The freshly made chips were excellent. And the man who served us was very friendly and helpful. The restaurant was able to cater to my friend's allergies to milk and shellfish.

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    Amazing food, drinks, and service!!! I stopped in with my sister while our cruise boat was docked and we were not disappointed!

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    2 years ago

    The food was amazing and the staff was great definitely a try when in Cozumel.i would definitely comeback and highly recommended.

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    Outstanding Lion Fish! Don't be fooled by look from the street. Lobster Thermidor is off the charts delicious!

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    EVERYTHING was delicious, from the chips to the ceviche appetizer, the fish fillets and drinks. Fresh and wonderful food, great hospitality.

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    They were out of lion fish by the time we got there, around 8pm , but had other dishes and they were fantastic.

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    Pescaderia San Carlos - Whole Fried Fish!

    Pescaderia San Carlos

    4.8(42 reviews)
    1.1 km
    $$

    My friend & I stumbled upon this charming family-run restaurant in December 2025 & it was our…read morefavorite dining experience of the whole trip. Don't be fooled by the modest appearance, the food is top notch! It is a casual environment with tables in the back in an open air but covered courtyard. You will not find fresher seafood or more authentic dishes anywhere on the island. Diego, the chef-owner, and the rest of his team were so kind & welcoming. It was like eating at my favorite uncle's house. I am an avid and enthusiastic eater - fish tacos & ceviche are two of my all-time favorite foods and these are the absolute best I have ever had. Incredibly fresh, full of flavor, & generous portions at very reasonable prices. The guacamole was also very tasty. I look forward to returning during all my future visits to Cozumel.

    Good food but kinda high prices…read more One of the people I was traveling with really wanted some fresh seafood and specifically ceviche. We found this place on Yelp and went to check it out. The place looks like a seafood market from the front but you enter to the back and there is a whole outdoor dining area with plenty of chairs and tables. It can get really warm on hot days but they have a bunch of big fans. We weren't super hungry so we shared a large guacamole and a large seafood ceviche grande. The guac was really sour/lemony but in a good way. I enjoyed it. The seafood ceviche had all sorts of seafood, including fish, shrimp, octopus and other goodies. The seafood in it tasted fresh and was delicious. The order was big enough for 3 people to share. We ended up paying about $80 which I thought was rather pricey for just some guac and ceviche to share. The ambience was super casual and nothing fancy. The service was cool. It is good seafood but just know it's on the pricier end.

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