This place was recommended by a local. The food did not disappoint! The hostess & server were…read morefriendly and we were seated promptly. The atmosphere is an open flow restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating. There are some fans on but it doesn't override the heat. Overall we had a great experience & the food was delicious!

The one time I chose not to listen to the reviews...I should have trusted my gut instinct and left…read moreafter no one addressed me or offered me a water, minutes after being seated. I ordered the shrimp ceviche and mango margarita. While the ceviche was decent, the mango margarita was terrible. It felt like a waste of money. The taste was off and it was not strong at all. Next time I visit Cozumel, I'll be skipping this place!

Kondesa is one of those places where the setting almost steals the show. Almost…read more The restaurant is tucked away from the main tourist strip, and walking in feels like discovering a hidden garden. At night, it really comes alive. Lanterns hang from the trees casting a warm amber glow, everything feels soft and intimate, and a live band playing low-key jazz ties it all together. It's cozy, a little romantic, and honestly one of the better dining atmospheres on the island. Hard to say how it translates during the day, but at night, it works. The Food The food holds its own, even if the setting gets most of the attention. By Cozumel standards, it's some of the better food we had on the island. The menu leans creative but still approachable. We tried a bit of everything. The Mexican dumplings were fine. Not bad, not memorable. The trio of guacamoles was a hit, especially the one with fruit and bacon, which sounds questionable but works really well. The queso was exactly what you expect. Good, comforting, not trying to reinvent anything. The standout surprise was the tortillas. Freshly made and easily one of the best parts of the meal. They elevated everything they touched. The meat tacos were also very solid, well-seasoned and satisfying. Dessert was the house specialty, a cornbread-based dish with ice cream and toppings. Don't remember the name, but I remember finishing it, which says enough. Service Service was good across the board. Friendly, efficient, nothing over the top but nothing missing either. Overall Kondesa is worth visiting for the atmosphere alone, but the food makes sure it's not just a pretty place. Come for dinner, take your time, and enjoy the setting. It's one of those meals where the environment does half the work and the food handles the rest.

I had high hopes for Kondesa and it absolutely lived up to the hype. First off, the restaurant is…read moreabsolutely stunning. The lush plants and decor really elevate the atmosphere--I felt like I was dining in the middle of a jungle. But not a stuffy jungle with bugs everywhere! Our server (I believe his name was Victor?) was phenomenal--attentive, friendly, and made the whole experience even better. As for the food, everything was incredible. We started with the fundido and lionfish cakes. I didn't try the fundido myself, but everyone at the table couldn't stop raving about it. The lionfish cakes were so good, I was honestly tempted to skip an entree and just order another round of those. For my main, I had the Yucatán fish and it was unbelievably good. I hadn't had red snapper in a while and didn't know what to expect, but it totally blew me away. I'm already looking forward to my next trip to Cozumel, and Kondesa is definitely at the top of my list of reasons to return.

I walked alot but their strawberry Margarita hit the spot in the hot weather of cozumel. I walked…read morefor over 2 miles from the port and man I needed a cool refreshing drink. I sat outside and enjoyed hanging out right on the sidewalk. They also served some nacho chips that tasted really fresh. Service was great and I'd come back again.

Food and service were horrible. We had a bacon cheeseburger with onion rings. It comes out with…read morefries. I tell the waiter he says put the fries on the saucer. It takes awhile and he comes back with the saucer of 3 small onion rings. We had half the food so we got one and half onion rings. We was of course still hungry after my husband keeps trying to make eye contact to our waiter several times he finally comes over we ordered the seafood nachos, what a huge mistake, they come out with huge mushy chunks of imitation crab meat, and small pieces of shrimp and whatever kinda sauce they put on it was tasteless. We picked the fake crab meat off cause it was just plain nasty. We had 2 margaritas a piece served in beautiful glassware but not a good drink at all. The server was going to the bathroom washing his face after eating I seen him do this 2 times. We gave him a 10% tip and he looked pissed or shock. It was a beautiful view but nothing would ever make us go there again. We have been to Cozumel 13 times always wanted to try it. This place is an overpriced nasty food trap for tourists. We are here for a month and would have eaten here a few times if it was any good. After reading the other review about the fake crab meat we are thankful we didn't eat it and get food poisoning too. I wish I took pictures our meal and drinks was over 100 dollars and we have no problem spending money on some good food, drinks and service.

Love this place. We go there every time we are in Cozumel…read more The pico, guacamole and ceviche are always great. Good drinks too!

Couldn't stay, cash only. Don't trust the souvenir stand at the bottom. They charged 4x what it…read morewould be anywhere else.

We love this place! It's always delicious and the margaritas are fabulous and potent!read more

I can't give this place a good review. The people that was there made us feel uncomfortable and…read morelike we was bothering them. Margaritas were good. Tampenqina was okay. Did not have a welcoming Cozumel vibe.

We had fun driving around the island stopping at fun bars for drinks and snacks! This place was a…read morehoot. The sign alone is a 10! Pop in here for a good time and fun atmosphere.

Nice. Accidental. Find…read more We spent a week on the island and decided to rent a car. My wife wanted to drain the tank -- go figure -- and we happened upon this place while driving along the west side of Cozumel, where the waves are harsh and the water is beautiful. This place operates on propane and solar panels ... seriously. Electricity service stops a few miles to the east. But these guys handle it like pros. First, the tacos are freshly prepared in a kitchen that's no bigger than the one in my RV. The beers and mixed drinks come from a freezer that appears to be stocked daily with ice (from civilization ... a few miles away.) The folks working the counters are humorous and kind. The service here is impeccable -- we ordered, then found a table. They made sure we had everything we wanted from there. Tacos were outstanding ... freshly made. Brews were cold. What a great little place!

If you're visiting Cozumel, Mezcalitos is a must visit. The bartender was opening when we arrived…read morearound 10:30. I ordered a Margarita, which ended up being one of the best I've had. Fresh lime juice, tequila and triple sec. It was served in a clay cup with a salted rim. Smooth and delicious. I chilled out in one of the hammocks for about 30 minutes listening to the surf and enjoying the breeze. Apparently they have good food, but I didn't try it. Nude beach in back if you're into that sort of thing. Beautiful sand.

My favorite Cozumel beach bar. I'm here multiple times a year cruising and always rent a…read morecar/scooter and head straight for Mazcalitos. A true Cozumel classic far from the insanity of the downtown and always breezy and salty with excellent food and drinks.

Food was decent and service was good, but shopper be aware!!! They tried to charge us $34 (680…read morepesos) for a $20 (385 pesos) meal. When I questioned it the server brought over the bill with the correct amount. The only thing he achieved was missing out on a nice tip and our return business.

Being so close to the ocean, you have to have seafood! We were told to come here for the ceviche…read moreand it did not disappoint. We only stayed on Cozumel for 3 days and are really glad that we found this place the first night. We ended up coming back for the ceviche because the other places we tried were a disappointment. Ceviche is definitely big enough to share between 2 people and filling but we still ordered other things and overstuffed ourselves. It was perfect and fueled us for the walk back to the resort nearby. We sat outside and watched the sun set on the water and that just made the night even more perfect