Puerto Morelos
Known for its varied menu, locally grown organic produce and casual atmosphere, this place north of the plaza does everything from tacos and classic…
Puerto Morelos
Known for its varied menu, locally grown organic produce and casual atmosphere, this place north of the plaza does everything from tacos and classic…
Costa Maya & Southern Caribbean Coast
On the main drag in town, the friendly chitchat and well-prepared fish and seafood dishes make this a popular expat spot. Try the coconut shrimp or…
Isla Cozumel
A tempting array of fresh-baked goods and organic coffee from the Mexican highlands make this place popular with locals and visitors alike. Pies are made…
Isla Cozumel
This place really packs ’em in at lunchtime. And though it gets hotter than Hades, you’ll love the Maya favorites such as poc-chuc (grilled pork) or the…
Isla Holbox
Tired of seafood? Head to this taco joint for good arrachera (flank steak) and al pastor (marinated pork) tacos and burritos. There's even a few…
Cancún
This little bistro offers up a good mix of natural and vegetarian Mexican cuisine – think giant natural juices, and quesadillas with Chihuahua cheese,…
Cancún
The namesake pescaditos (fried fish sticks served with a mayo-chipotle sauce) are the star attraction here, but the menu features plenty of other fresh…
Cobá
Located at Hotel Maya, Chile Picante does everything from vegetarian omelettes with chaya (Mexican tree spinach) and fresh fruit plates to panuchos …
Playa del Carmen
One of the few restaurants in Playa del Carmen that dates from the 1960s. It continues to offer good seafood at decent prices in a casual place on the…
Isla Cozumel
This is traditionally considered Cozumel's finest restaurant and the prices reflect its reputation. The menu focuses mainly on Angus steaks, pastas, fresh…
Laguna Bacalar
With its 'smoking bench' and 'flirting bench', this al fresco spot on the plaza charms, offering tapas-style food, plus pizzas, pastas, tacos and…
Mahahual
Hopping in the mornings, the tiny Tartaleta has decent expressos, pastries and freshly baked bread. Expect a line. It's in the pedestrian section of…
Cancún
There’s a taco joint on nearly every block in Cancún, but this one has been a local favorite for more than 30 years. One bite of the al pastor (spit…
Cancún
Lorenzillo’s gives you 20 separate choices for your lobster presentation, including a taste bud–popping chipotle, plum and tamarind sauce. Facing the…
Tulum
A very popular seafood eatery at the south end of the center, known for its parillada de mariscos, a large platter (for three people) with grilled fish,…
Isla Mujeres
Menu standouts at this Italian-owned sidewalk steakhouse include the black grouper fillet, baked mussels and the Angus beef cuts. When he's around, owner…
Tulum
This open-air Italian joint is perpetually packed. There are delicious pasta dishes, such as shrimp or lobster ravioli, brick-oven pizzas, and an…
Mahahual
Fernando's offers up fish and seafood dishes prepared with sauces ranging from sweet coconut-mango to spicy red. After dinner – or before – try a smooth…
Puerto Morelos
Right on the plaza, this is a spotlessly clean place with pleasing ambience. It serves bagels, sandwiches, pies, good strong coffee, and fruit and veggie…
Isla Cozumel
The late-night, go-to spot for al pastor (spit-cooked pork) and chuleta (pork chop) tacos. Locals rave about the al pastor pizza; we say it's a cheesy…
Isla Cozumel
Looking for a late-night taco fix? These folks have got your back, in a very tasty way. El Foco offers a variety of simple, tasty treats, served with a…
Playa del Carmen
Al pastor (marinated pork) and sirloin beef are sliced right off the spit at this popular late-night taco joint, which now has four locations in Playa.
Rolandi’s Restaurant & Pizzeria
Cancún
A longtime Cancún favorite, Italian eatery Rolandi's serves wood-fired pizzas, calzones, homemade pasta plates, and a range of meat and seafood dishes.
Isla Cozumel
Visit this downtown market for your daily supply of fruit and veggies; it's also a good place to munch on cheap eats.
Isla Mujeres
Aluxes serves bagels, baguettes and mighty fine banana bread, and it's one of the friendliest joints in town.
Isla Cozumel
Unlike many Mexican bakeries, Zermatt bakes its pastries, cakes and wholewheat bread in the early morning.
Isla Mujeres
Inside the remodeled market are several stalls selling cheap hot food, while other vendors offer a variety of produce and fresh juices. Outside the market…
Playa del Carmen
The trademark offerings of this quickly establishing chain – vegetable- and fruit-juice blends, salads, various vegetable and chicken dishes and other…
Cancún
This casual open-air restaurant boasts the best authentic Mexican tacos in the Cancún Hotel Zone, and its convenient location in the central alley right…
Cancún
This busy air-conditioned deli serves sandwiches on croissants and baguettes with a variety of meats and cheeses, and there's a vegetarian option as well…
Cancún
The seafood is pretty good here but the real draw is the festive atmosphere, plus you get to enjoy a meal in a working-class neighborhood far removed from…
Playa del Carmen
You'll probably have to wait for a table at this popular eatery, and service is slow, but it's worth the wait when you try Mary's Yucatecan comfort food…
Cancún
With a lively atmosphere and an attentive staff, Perico’s, probably one of the city’s longest-running restaurants, sticks to the family recipes, putting…
Isla Cozumel
Atmospheric Pancho's is set in an early-20th-century building with a beautifully decorated courtyard. The food’s not bad, either, focusing on Mexican…
Cancún
Locals like the trendy style and inexpensive prices at Mercado Torres, an outdoor market of locally owned food stands in the far southwestern corner of…
Cancún
A staple in Cancún’s Indian cuisine scene, A Taste of India restaurant has simple no-fuss décor, but its authenticity makes it a favorite in the downtown…
Cancún
Vegetarians and health-food nuts delight at this health-food chain near Avenida Yaxchilán, which serves juice blends, a wide selection of yogurt-fruit…
Isla Mujeres
Bakes good thin-crust pizzas and calzones in a wood-fired oven, which is the main reason to come here when you tire of Mexican food. The menu also…
Chetumal
A sweet little family-run place serving regional and Mexican standards, daily lunch specials and meal-sized tortas (sandwiches). They often offer an…
Cobá
Owned by the local Maya community, Ki-Hanal (which means 'tasty food' in Maya) does indeed do some tasty traditional dishes and there's a daily lunch…
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