Nice place for lunch

[rubyclaret]

Can anyone recommend anywhere for a nice Lunch not too far walking distance from the Port.

Thank you.

[c-leg5]

4 hours ago, rubyclaret said:

Can anyone recommend anywhere for a nice Lunch not too far walking distance from the Port.

Thank you.

Which port?

[1Texansgo]

Paprika is pretty good and close to Carnival and RCL piers

[rubyclaret]

13 hours ago, c-leg5 said:

Which port?

Having never been to Cozumel before we didn't realise there is more than 1 !

We are on Marella, not a big ship, around 1800 passengers.....not sure if that is relevant to where it docks.

Thanks for the reply.

[rubyclaret]

9 hours ago, 1Texansgo said:

Paprika is pretty good and close to Carnival and RCL piers

Thank you.

[crewsweeper]

3 hours ago, rubyclaret said:

Having never been to Cozumel before we didn't realise there is more than 1 !

We are on Marella, not a big ship, around 1800 passengers.....not sure if that is relevant to where it docks.

Thanks for the reply.

Which Marella ship and when?  Not seeing any marella ships on Western Caribbean cruises in 2023 or 2024.  But my guess would be the ship would dock at Punta Langosta, the downtown pier.  Not near Paprika.  I would recommend La Mission on Calle 5 Nord or Colores Y Sabores on Calle 5Sur. Both are just off the street running by the water (Rafael Melgar).  Easy walk from the pier.

[c-leg5]

3 hours ago, rubyclaret said:

Having never been to Cozumel before we didn't realise there is more than 1 !

We are on Marella, not a big ship, around 1800 passengers.....not sure if that is relevant to where it docks.

Thanks for the reply.

Not 100% sure but you will most likely dock in town at Punta Langosta. There, you will have your pick of many restaurants but some of the better ones only open for dinner, or some from 2pm.

 

As usual food is very subjective - type, budget, how far you can walk etc. I suggest you google “Cozumel lunch restaurants” and you will find many recommendations. You can ask about specific places when you have narrowed it down.

 

For lunch we tend to go for places with a view and like Aqui y Ahora  rooftop (if you are mobile), museum and museum rooftop restaurant ( not sure if it has reopened), La Monina + Hemingway’s (fairly long walk along seafront). Many good local restaurants a few streets back and round the plaza depending on how comfortable you are away from main tourist street. Many recommend Panchos Backyard behind Los Cinco Soles ( we have never been).

 

Be forewarned, Melgar, the main oceanfront road is a tourist trap with many vendors hustling to get you in their shops. If you are uncomfortable with that go inland a street or two or walk on the opposite side of the street to the shops and admire the waterfront statues.

 

If you decide to go out of town lots of taxis available in main tourist areas - prices should be posted at pier, agree price before you get in. 

[rubyclaret]

19 minutes ago, crewsweeper said:

Which Marella ship and when?  Not seeing any marella ships on Western Caribbean cruises in 2023 or 2024.  But my guess would be the ship would dock at Punta Langosta, the downtown pier.  Not near Paprika.  I would recommend La Mission on Calle 5 Nord or Colores Y Sabores on Calle 5Sur. Both are just off the street running by the water (Rafael Melgar).  Easy walk from the pier.

Just googled the Cruise Schedule for Cozumel on 11Jan 2024  we are on Marella Exporer 2.......and wow, 7 ships are scheduled for that day, over 20,000 passengers ! Some big ships are in.

Lunch could be difficult 😄

Thanks for the reply and recommendations 👍

 

[rubyclaret]

25 minutes ago, c-leg5 said:

Not 100% sure but you will most likely dock in town at Punta Langosta. There, you will have your pick of many restaurants but some of the better ones only open for dinner, or some from 2pm.

 

As usual food is very subjective - type, budget, how far you can walk etc. I suggest you google “Cozumel lunch restaurants” and you will find many recommendations. You can ask about specific places when you have narrowed it down.

 

For lunch we tend to go for places with a view and like Aqui y Ahora  rooftop (if you are mobile), museum and museum rooftop restaurant ( not sure if it has reopened), La Monina + Hemingway’s (fairly long walk along seafront). Many good local restaurants a few streets back and round the plaza depending on how comfortable you are away from main tourist street. Many recommend Panchos Backyard behind Los Cinco Soles ( we have never been).

 

Be forewarned, Melgar, the main oceanfront road is a tourist trap with many vendors hustling to get you in their shops. If you are uncomfortable with that go inland a street or two or walk on the opposite side of the street to the shops and admire the waterfront statues.

 

If you decide to go out of town lots of taxis available in main tourist areas - prices should be posted at pier, agree price before you get in. 

Some great information there c-leg5, thank you.

[c-leg5]

4 minutes ago, rubyclaret said:

Just googled the Cruise Schedule for Cozumel on 11Jan 2024  we are on Marella Exporer 2.......and wow, 7 ships are scheduled for that day, over 20,000 passengers ! Some big ships are in.

Lunch could be difficult 😄

Thanks for the reply and recommendations 👍

 

Cozumel regularly has that many ships. The main tourist areas will be busy but there are definitely options. Some people never leave Melgar, or the big beach bars south of town. 
 

If it is your one and only trip to Cozumel I would consider the Cozumel Bar Hop to get out of town (despite its name - not generally party bus but of course that always is dependent on who is in the group) or a private customized tour, we use ToursPlaza.

[rubyclaret]

47 minutes ago, c-leg5 said:

Cozumel regularly has that many ships. The main tourist areas will be busy but there are definitely options. Some people never leave Melgar, or the big beach bars south of town. 
 

If it is your one and only trip to Cozumel I would consider the Cozumel Bar Hop to get out of town (despite its name - not generally party bus but of course that always is dependent on who is in the group) or a private customized tour, we use ToursPlaza.

Just looked at Tours Plaza.....that's give us something to think about.

Thank you, much appreciated.

 

[SandyToes642]

Thanks, c-leg5 for the great tips.  Not our first trip to Cozumel, but it might be nice to get off the ship this time and do something a little different!