badkittyx2 Posted July 28, 2008 #1 Share Posted July 28, 2008 You know.. I have seen a lot of "must see" threads but I haven't seen a thread dedicated to "must eat" local food. What have you tried in Cozumel and your recommendations? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alprice Posted July 28, 2008 #2 Share Posted July 28, 2008 I vote for Pancho's Backyard - AEWSOME!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clackey Posted July 29, 2008 #3 Share Posted July 29, 2008 Hola fellow food lovers, There are way to many great places to eat on Coz. Casa Denis was very good. I've seen rave reviews on La Choza, Panchos Backyard, Especial (sp?) and others. For great info check out www.cozumelmycozumel.com and www.cozumelinsider.com. They will keep you pacified until cruise time.;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingfish78734 Posted July 29, 2008 #4 Share Posted July 29, 2008 Casa Denis is incredible. www.casadenis.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter-n-GB Posted July 29, 2008 #5 Share Posted July 29, 2008 You know.. I have seen a lot of "must see" threads but I haven't seen a thread dedicated to "must eat" local food. What have you tried in Cozumel and your recommendations? "Foods" specifically: Ixnepech (spicy salsa like concoction, which loosely translates to "dog snout", in Mayan, because it has the ability to make your nose run). Pollo en Mole (chicken in a rich sauce that contains roasted and soaked poblanos, vegatable oil, a bit of chocolate, and other spices). Delicious! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clackey Posted July 29, 2008 #6 Share Posted July 29, 2008 I saw a cooking show last weekend, (I know, but I'm on a antenna, ok,):rolleyes: that showed how to cook a Yucatan pork shoulder and it was cooked in banana leaves. I believe that it was called pibil, or something like that. If anyone knows the REAL name, please let me know. I'll see if I can find the website. It looked fantastic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenf333 Posted July 29, 2008 #7 Share Posted July 29, 2008 I saw a cooking show last weekend, (I know, but I'm on a antenna, ok,):rolleyes: that showed how to cook a Yucatan pork shoulder and it was cooked in banana leaves. I believe that it was called chozito, or something like that. If anyone knows the REAL name, please let me know. I'll see if I can find the website. It looked fantastic. Clackey here ya go...Cochinita Pibil - A lean pork roast marinated in a tantalizing and surprising blend of Mayan spices which is then wrapped in banana leaves and slow cooked until succulently tender. You can also do chicken the same way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cusyl Posted July 29, 2008 #8 Share Posted July 29, 2008 Ice cream sundae at Las Palermas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clackey Posted July 29, 2008 #9 Share Posted July 29, 2008 Clackey here ya go...Cochinita Pibil - A lean pork roast marinated in a tantalizing and surprising blend of Mayan spices which is then wrapped in banana leaves and slow cooked until succulently tender. You can also do chicken the same way. Si senor, that is it. Now if I can only wait for december.:mad: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter-n-GB Posted July 29, 2008 #10 Share Posted July 29, 2008 Si senor, that is it. Now if I can only wait for december.:mad: It contains a spice blend called achiote, which contains a lot of annatto (very red). I brought some back from Coz, and made a reasonable interpretation of it here, but did not have banana leaves, or bitter oranges to use, so tried a combo of blood orange and lime, and slow cooked it, and it was pretty good. the last time I had Cochonita Pibil in Cozumel, it tasted rushed, as if they did not quite cook it long enough and had to crank up the heat. Still good, and I will certainly be having it again (I love pig!!). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xntric1 Posted July 30, 2008 #11 Share Posted July 30, 2008 When we were in Coz the last time (2003) Hubby went with some of the ship's crew (our asst waiter invited him) to eat at a place they go when in port. It is owned by a former crew member. They had Hungarian/Transylvainian food. The restaurant was in the outdoor court yard of the former crew members home. Just a few tables. DH enjoyed the experience, thought the food was OK, but he is NOT very daring when it comes to new foods. I wish I had went, but I was recovering from a jumbo marg. I drank on an empty stomach at Ponchos. It hit me like a ton of bricks and I recovered nicely napping while DH went off to try a new ethnic cuisine. I wonder if the place is still there ... not that DH could find it again .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clackey Posted July 30, 2008 #12 Share Posted July 30, 2008 I wish I had went, but I was recovering from a jumbo marg. I drank on an empty stomach at Ponchos. It hit me like a ton of bricks and I recovered nicely napping while DH went off to try a new ethnic cuisine. I wonder if the place is still there ... not that DH could find it again .... They should post warnings about the margaritas at Ponchos and several other places. People, they practically serve them in a fishbowl.:eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magic City Cruiser Posted July 31, 2008 #13 Share Posted July 31, 2008 Paradise Beach-Seviche combo. Shrimp, crab, fish, conch marinated in lime juice. To die for! Donna Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter-n-GB Posted July 31, 2008 #14 Share Posted July 31, 2008 Paradise Beach-Seviche combo. Shrimp, crab, fish, conch marinated in lime juice. To die for!Donna Coconuts, on the East Coast also makes an awesome version of this. Ceviche de Pulpo (octopus) at Casa Denis is also excellent! Don't let the fact that it is octopus put you off. :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas_Diver Posted July 31, 2008 #15 Share Posted July 31, 2008 Sonora Grill and Casa Denis are two of our faves. Really try to venture out away from the seawall. (Read: Las Palmeras...which is overpriced, so-so food) Look at Christi's restaurant list at: http://www.bluextsea.com . She is an American who moved to Coz a few years ago and opened a dive op. She has an awesome list of places that offer safe, great food at good prices. And best of all, they are frequented by locals. D. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter-n-GB Posted August 1, 2008 #16 Share Posted August 1, 2008 Sonora Grill and Casa Denis are two of our faves. Really try to venture out away from the seawall. (Read: Las Palmeras...which is overpriced, so-so food) Look at Christi's restaurant list at: www.bluextsea.com . She is an American who moved to Coz a few years ago and opened a dive op. She has an awesome list of places that offer safe, great food at good prices. And best of all, they are frequented by locals. D. Try this link instead. http://www.bluextseadiving.com/cozumelinsights.php :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clackey Posted August 1, 2008 #17 Share Posted August 1, 2008 Try this link instead. http://www.bluextseadiving.com/cozumelinsights.php:) Bring me another fishbowl. I'll drink to that. Other good sources of info for Coz are: www.cozumelmycozumel.com and www.cozumelinsider.com. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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