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El Moro

80 Avenue between 2 and 4 Streets North, Cozumel 77600, Mexico
987-23029
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Ranked #4 of 222 restaurants in Cozumel
Price range: 3 AUD - 10 AUD
Good for: Child-friendly, Groups, Local cuisine, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, After-hours
Restaurant details
Good for: Child-friendly, Groups, Local cuisine, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, After-hours
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Denver, Colorado
2 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

We were looking for something Mayan, as opposed to strictly Mexican, and our hotel staff directed us here. We were a little leery at first, as it is a ways away from the usual tourist area, but Raymond the owner put us at ease, We were treated as honored guests, and he accommodated our vegetarian needs. The food is mildly... More

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Galveston, Texas, United States
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013

this is a great dining experience in Cozumel. if you like Mayan style seafood, Mom does it right!! A family run restaurant at it's best. Don't expect any special tourist treatment, because you won't get it here!! You will get the same wonderful service that the neighborhood family of 15 gets that sat right next to us this past trip... More

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Richmond, Texas, United States
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38 reviews 38 reviews
38 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013 via mobile

Being greeted like a long-lost family member. The food and drinks always fresh and delicious. The dance floor is a nice extra treat to cap a great meal. Ate there twice this trip. Remember they are closed Thursdays.

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Coatesville
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

My husband and I originally discovered this restaurant in 2000 on a group trip. This is the best place to eat in Cozumel (and probably all of Mexico!). The food is fresh and freshly prepared. The menu is extensive as well. Fresh salsa with homemade chips, fresh and really tasty guacamole and lots of great menu choices. Along with great... More

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Baytown, Texas
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87 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 92 cities Reviews in 92 cities
214 helpful votes 214 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

This place is hard to find. How they could have three different streets in the same area named 80th I do not know. El Moro is a local place with a great menu and the waitstaff is excellent. Lisa had a fish dish broiled in a white sauce that would make you cuss in church. And I had the chicken... More

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Washington DC, District of Columbia
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13 reviews 13 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

I was a member of a group of scuba divers visiting Cozumel in 2012 and again in 2013. We went to El Moro once in 2012 and loved it so much that we went back in May, 2013. We were trying to decide on which restaurant to go to for our last meal of the trip and finally all of... More

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Rhode Island
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3 reviews 3 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2013

I have had the pleasure of dining at this restaurant on several occasions during my visits to Cozumel. It is located away from the busy tourist area, not far from the airport. Every dish I've tried has been excellent, as well as those enjoyed by my companions. The staff is wonderful and they make you feel very much at home.... More

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Kalamazoo
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52 reviews 52 reviews
29 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2013

Even though we ate at several fancier restaurants throughout the week, one of my favorite destinations still remains: El Moro. It's unpretentious, open-front location offers down-to-earth Mexican dishes that will please every palate.

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Austin, TX
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87 reviews 87 reviews
27 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 44 cities Reviews in 44 cities
67 helpful votes 67 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2013

Great meal! A little hard to find but worth finding. Looked like locals as well as tourists were eating there. I will definitely be back.

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Millersburg, Ohio
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21 reviews 21 reviews
13 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2013 via mobile

We just returned from our first ever dinner at El Moro and we truly enjoyed the entire experience. I can't believe we have stayed on the island for so many years and never made it to this restaurant! It is way back around 70th and we got a bit lost. We stumbled on it as we saw there directional signage... More

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