Absolutely lovely owner, he made us special mango daiquiris and even better, avocado daiquiris. We saw him cut up the fruit fresh and pour in the rum so you know it was good. The civiche was excellent, with a surprising addition of star fruit that was just so pleasant. I got the seafood casserole which was filing yet with a light and flavorful broth. The rest got fish tacos, seafood stuffed peppers, and shrimp tacos. Everyone was happy and we just loved our server. They do take credit cards which is nice as well! read more

La Perlita - Seafood Near Me - Cozumel, ROO

Located off the beaten path, away from the typical haunts of the island, La Perlita is one of Cozumel's gems. The unassuming restaurant is a vibrantly decorated palapa, in the middle of a local neighbourhood, whose patrons are mostly locals. Tourists who explore the island and discover this place will find it as an unexpected surprise. The extensive menu, filled with photos of their dishes, serves up a variety of fresh and delicious seafood with a myriad of choices of how they are prepared. My cousin, Jasmine, and I couldn't resist the Langosta A la mantequilla, Al ajo (butter garlic lobster) and were not disappointed. The main attraction here is the Pez Leon (lionfish), the invasive venomous fish that have become prevalent in Cozumel. No worries - the chef carefully removes the poisonous spines off of the fish and prepares this mouthwatering delight as you desire; grilled, skewered, with coconut, whichever way you choose. Jasmine and I had to try the Filete a la Plancha - delicate and flaky, it was beautifully cooked and buttery in taste. You can't go to La Perlita without ordering the Pez Leon, en serio! Adding to the wonderful dining experience, the service is excellent. Los meseros (the waiters) are attentive, very helpful, and extremely friendly. The restaurant's utmost concern is customer satisfaction, so if you want to customize something, don't hesitate to ask. The kitchen staff is very accommodating. Jasmine and I enjoyed such an amazing dinner at La Perlita, we had to return the very next night! read more

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This is a nice quiet neighborhood restaurant that is a little hidden gem. The margaritas are short but tasty. We had the lion fish as an appetizer because we had not had lion fish before. It came with rice and vegetables. This came with a mango sauce that was stunning. Beautiful flavors! I would get it as an entree next time. We also had 3 seafood empanadas on little corn tortillas. The lobsters that we ordered were large ones. They also came with rice, butter and vegetables. We had no problem finishing everything off with the fresh rich flavors. The prices were very reasonable we thought. $$ read more

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Amazing seafood that is so good! Our 2nd trip here. Great options on fish, lobster and ceviche I highly recommend it Stop by for best seafood in town read more

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

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Food was average. Pretty far from Centro. There's no view at the restaurant other than the street traffic. I recommend other choices around town. read more

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!! read more

La Perlita - Ceviche!! - Seafood Near Me - Cozumel, ROO

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. read more

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Great food. Excellent service. The lion fish was surprisingly good. I had the seafood chili relleno, very good. My wife had the shrimp fajitas. It is not like American fajitas, but the shrimp was very good. I loved the mixed ceviche! read more

delicious food, kind and helpful servers. Get the fish or lobster grilled with butter and garlic read more

This fabulous local restaurant is a must ! The lion fish ceviche is to die for and the fish preparation and selection is top notch ! Absolutely loved the decor , funky ocean paintings on tbt chairs and the service is superb , warm and welcoming ! read more

I would have driven right past this place, but my dive mates swore by its quality and authenticity. Don't miss this one. It's remarkable on the inside once you get past the front. I forgot to take a photo of the seafood empanadas. We ended up sharing them and had a second plate they were so Fresca! read more

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

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

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! read more

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Totally amazing and very friendly We went on a really hot and humid day (and they're open air) but it was worth it very generous portions and a variety if flavors read more

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. read more

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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. read more

La Perlita - Fish Fingers- Delicious! - Seafood Near Me - Cozumel, ROO

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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! read more

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Always a must do for dinner when in Cozumel. We have been going to this family owned little restaurant for years and always the best meal during our annual trip. Even though we stay at great all inclusive resorts, their amazing fresh seafood and awesome service is the highlight. Amazing lion fish and conch ceviche to start with lobster, fish, and conch served any way you want it for main courses. It's located a few blocks back in a residential neighborhood. Enjoy. read more

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. read more

La Perlita - Seafood Near Me - Cozumel, ROO

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

Super authentic Mexican experience in a sea of tourist attractions. You'll have to take a taxi here away from the tourist area. Small hole in the wall restaurant run by a few older gentlemen. The locals will know what and where you're talking about. The menu has some English but also has pictures, SUPER cheap for american standards. Menu is listed in pesos---use a converter. The pico de gallo is AMAZING! Super flavorful and spicy. We ate chips and salsa at one of the touristy places and it literally had no spice at all. So we loved this. Ceviche (4/5): authentic, not your usual tomato based sauce. More of a lime squeezed flavor. Eat it alone or with chips. Guac (4/5): fresh made guac, only made with avocado so it's missing the chunky flavor I'm used to. Grilled lobster (5/5): wow, so juicy and tender and grilled to perfection! They must use a wood grill because you can taste the flavor in every bite of charred meat. Seafood platter (5/5): whoooaaa, pretty huge portion for about $35US it can feed about 3-4 people (we had 2 ppl.) it's also a grilled dish, comes with: Fish Conk fish (super crunchy- cartilage texture but tasted amazing) Octopus Shrimp (best shrimp eveeeeer) You could literally taste the freshness with every bite. The margs and micheladas kept on coming! Don Julio $4, grande margs $4, micheladas $2. They have a wall of different types of tequila/liquor The service was sooo sweet. Will def hit up la perlita anytime we're in Cozumel -1 star for the hole in wall restrooms. read more

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The best restaurant on the island, no question.. fresh, local seafood and servers are very kind. I enjoyed eating there, we went a lot to this place, so i was able to try different items on the menu. They have wide selection of great food. Everything i had was tasty but my favorite meal was the grilled grouper, so delicious. I want more!!! Try the restaurant, after you will not want to eat anywhere else and you are going to thank me! read more

Small but cozy , fresh local seafood spot ! It's not a fancy place but definitely the food is real good ! I didn't take pictures of the fish fingers but they were to die for. Great octopus ceviche! Lion fish is a must to try because I doubt you can get it anywhere else. These guys are fishermen so they serve what they catch every day ( can't get any fresher than that ! ) read more

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Wonderful seafood. Group of 6 had a variety of meals including whole fried fish, grilled fish tacos, fried shrimp, seafood stuffed fish, seafood rellenos, and shrimp diablo. All dishes were excellent, except the diablo which was OK but not great. Prices are reasonable. Food freshly prepared and fairly quick service. Very close to airport if you need a meal before heading home. We will definitely eat here again. read more

La Perlita - Helping us choose our lunch. - Seafood Near Me - Cozumel, ROO

This place is really a hole in the wall, but don't get distracted by that. The grouper was the best fried fish I've ever had. The lion fish grilled with garlic and lime was amazing! great selection of aguas frescas ( Horchata, Jamaica, Tamarindo ) Great service and super nice people, we highly recommend this spot, we love to try places where locals go not the fancy places where tourists go. read more

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

Give this place a pass. We thought it would be a very local restaurant based on reviews and the location (which is pretty off the beaten path). While we were here, there were only other tourists and not a local in sight. My boyfriend has the lion fish burger, which was more or less inedible. Frozen, mushy bun and a super dry, over cooked tasteless fish patty. I had tostadas de mariscos, which were pretty good. The lion fish prices seem high (300 pesos) relative to other things on the menu and considering since it's not exactly a delicacy or prized fish. Plenty of other options in cozumel that are better value for money and tastier. read more

I cannot recommend this restaurant more! Granted we were tourists, this place is a local favorite and did an amazing job showcasing local foods and flavors. We went for the Lionfish, but unfortunately they were out that day- so we "settled" for the lobster ;). Their Octopus ceviche appetizer was absolutely delicious and the lobster was to die for! Go go go! read more

To say that you will ever see food from Thomas Keller or Daniel Bouloud in Cozumel would be a misnomer, however there are some quaint little jewels that will definitely satisfy. Pearlitas is one of them. Off the beaten path, it's still an easy walk from the ferry. Walk in and you initially think... just another Mexican restaurant, but sit and take note. The ceviche was really well executed, fresh octopus, shrimp, chopped cilantro, lime, a little jalapeño, salt and it was done. Perfectly executed. The lobster was the exact same quality as anyone that is considered a great lobster restaurant, but it was less than 1/2 the price. So if lobster is on your mind, his is the place! Beer was affordable, dessert was a featured Neapolitan ice cream cake which was refreshing but not thrilling. Rolls and butter were fillers. Overall a nice experience with a very friendly wait staff. Ole! read more

Divey type place but EXCELLENT food. Had the seafood sea bass filet. Beer was cold, food good. Always from the cruise ship, tourist crowd unless they had heard about it. Cabs stated there to rake you back to town! read more

La Perlita - Sea bass filet covered with seafood - Seafood Near Me - Cozumel, ROO

This is an off the beaten path kinda place. Food is phenomenal and so inexpensive! We ate lunch for $11 for both of us. $3.50 for 6-8 huge fish fingers, made with the local catch of the day - Grouper. I had avocado stuffed with a seafood salad of shrimp, octopus and conch. $6.50 Both were jaw dropping amazing! I can't imagine how good the main dishes are. read more

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Off the beaten path place locals and longtime visitors know and recommend. Monday's are great for the lobster specials, place fills up fast but th food and service is excellent and the food is amazing! Definitely worth a stop! read more

La Perlita - The langustine lundeste (may have mispelled that a bunch) - Seafood Near Me - Cozumel, ROO

Amazing!!! One of the best meals ever!!! As a foodie, I love fresh food made with local ingredients. This place did NOT disappoint. From the lion fish cerviche to my fresh grilled red snapper to homemade flan it was FANTASTIC!!! My husband had the lobster stuffed w shrimp and so now we will waddle off to our hotel our bellies full and our tastebuds happy. read more

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This restaurant is a rip off! We ordered 3 lobsters .250 .300kg and we asked for a very large one. Although we asked for 3 different sizes we were charged for two very large lobsters. We questioned the bill and was told they didn't have a medium size portion. They claimed they gave us two large servings. They were lying! We have pictures to prove it. The portions weren't the same and they should have told us they didn't have the medium portion prior to cooking. The over charging added insult to injury as the meal wasn't as good as the lobster I had the night before at La Mission. We should have gone back to La Mission. read more

Restaurant owned by fishermen. Amazing fresh food at a great price. Local, fresh, fabulous. read more

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Awesome seafood. My boyfriend had the Lionfish (that's what the restaurant is know for).... I had the lobster. My lobster was the best I've ever had anywhere... I mean anywhere. I've had lobster at 5 star chic restaurants and local restaurants along the beach. I'm definitely a very happy and satisfied customer. I highly recommend this place. Don't be discouraged by the location or ambience if you are a tourist. read more

This place was so delicious! We went here on our last day before we went to the airport. The food was delicious and the service was exceptional! We had the basics, guacamole, breaded fish tacos and a chicken quesadilla. read more

Every time that I travel I ask the taxi drivers to recommend a place where the locals eat and I have been never disappointed. This place is in downtown, if you are looking for a fancy place to eat, don't go there, this is a hole in the wall with wonderful food. The service is wonderful! The mix ceviche is one of the best that I ever had, the lion fish is amazing, even my 7 year old loved the fish fingers. If I'm giving this place only four stars is b cause they don't have a/c and it can get warm in there. read more

La Perlita - Sea food parrillada amazing! - Seafood Near Me - Cozumel, ROO

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