I know its been done before...but...where do ya'll like to eat??

[adampax]

Curious, are you generally a picky eater? I'm with Gordon, as usual, I've had some amazing meals that match quality to any restaurants back home...and I live in a VERY competitive restaurant town.

We ate at Sorrisi...once...and was not very impressed, with either the service or the food. Guido's has them beat, hands down, on both.

No, I wouldn't say I'm a picky eater. Like you, I'm just comparing the experiences to others I've had elsewhere. I think the food in Cozumel is fine -- I certainly don't go hungry --- it's just not exceptional for me.

Thanks for the recommendation for Guidos, I'll try to check it out next time I visit. And, if you're up for trying Sorrisi again, I recommend the spaghetti en costra.

 

[Firefyter]

Casa Denis is one of the, if not, the oldest operating restaurant on the island. Very traditional and very authentic...don't let the "good people watching" location fool you.

As usual, you're correct. Casa Denis opened in 1945. The same waiters have been there for years, and the food is consistently great. The "people watching" aint bad, either.

I eat there at least once every trip.

 

[melissabeads]

La Choza is my favorite.. fantastic fish and AMAZING FROZEN AVOCADO PIE.... truly decadent!

Costa Brava for Sopa de Lima and warm garlic bread after being chilled from repetitive dives..

and for something else really decadent and SO good.. try the lobster bacon sandwich at Le Chef.. To die for!

 

[Ms. Ann Thrope]

For those of you who are eating at Casa Denis, what are you ordering? For us, our meals always seem just okay--certainly we've had way worse on the square, and so far nothing much better, and it's generally pleasant and lively, except that I'm not that fond of the strolling entertainment that gravitates to that corner, but are there some standouts on the menu, in your opinions? Maybe I should be sticking with the sopa de lima?? Otherwise, I'm generally inclined to walk a few blocks back. It is very cool that Casa Denis has been there as long as it has. And I agree that Casino cooks a pretty good fish, if you're eating near the square.

 

[blue steal]

I had the yucatan style chicken at casa Denis wrapped in banana leaf with a pretty good tasting sauce. The after dinner drink was something called Xabetun (small shot glass). Food was good, but things I did not like was that the Margaritas were not that good, weak, watery. Plus I was moved around from table to table as it got more crowded. Service was slow until I was moved in the back corner, (I was solo), with a local who suggested the yucatan chicken.
On the other hand at La Choza was treated extremely well, had the fish special, food was quite good.

 

[Ms. Ann Thrope]

Re Bajia del Caribe and some of the other cantina/botanas places--can you get by ok if your Spanish is weak? I do always try to speak it, but I do so rather poorly and depend somewhat on the kindness and patience of the business proprietors to smooth the way.

I've also been wanting to go back to Las Palmas (not Palmeras or whatever it is by the ferry pier) and see if I again get a perfectly fresh, perfectly prepared piece of fish for a modest lunchtime sum.

Also, if anyone knows who does a particularly good huevos motulenos for breakfast, I would very much like to know. I was always under the impression that it was a Yucatan dish, but I don't see it on many menus, period.

 

[MMM]

I have found they usually have someone who can speak enough English to get by with ordering food but I wouldn't try to make it too complicated. Sometimes the menus have photos, which helps. If you see something that looks good that someone else is eating, you could also just point and say "Yo tambien". Although for the adventurous foodie, sometimes there is a certain excitement in ordering and not knowing for sure what the heck you are going to be served. I can't say that I have seen huevos motulenos on many menus, but then I don't go out for breakfast much.

Re Bajia del Caribe and some of the other cantina/botanas places--can you get by ok if your Spanish is weak? I do always try to speak it, but I do so rather poorly and depend somewhat on the kindness and patience of the business proprietors to smooth the way.

 

[cvchief]

Re Bajia del Caribe and some of the other cantina/botanas places--can you get by ok if your Spanish is weak? I do always try to speak it, but I do so rather poorly and depend somewhat on the kindness and patience of the business proprietors to smooth the way.

I've also been wanting to go back to Las Palmas (not Palmeras or whatever it is by the ferry pier) and see if I again get a perfectly fresh, perfectly prepared piece of fish for a modest lunchtime sum.

Also, if anyone knows who does a particularly good huevos motulenos for breakfast, I would very much like to know. I was always under the impression that it was a Yucatan dish, but I don't see it on many menus, period.

Try the Museum for breakfast. The have good Huevos Motulenos and they also have a Spanish menu with different items like the cactus dish.

El Fish is good for the free snacks even if you Spanish is poor.

 

[Brules]

I will stick with Especias over CD I think.....

As to La Choza, did I hear that the location near the square burned? Did they move?

 

[cvchief]

You know I like Denis. It doesn't light my world on fire, but I like it. Marg were good last time and the fish was tasty.