Cuisine of Cozumel for gourmets. Places for dinner - best restaurants

Traditions of classic Mexican cuisine prevail on Cozumel Island. Corn has been an important component of local gastronomy for hundreds of years. Corn flour is used to prepare various types of flatbreads, including world-famous "tortillas". From corn, they make popular "tamales", the taste of which largely depends on the added spices. This dish can be sweet or unbelievably spicy if hot pepper is added.

Cornmeal flatbreads are an excellent alternative to the usual bread, they are also used to prepare many traditional dishes. Some types are usually served only with fillings such as various types of fried meat, steamed or fresh vegetables. In fact, beans are no less common than corn here. Locals add it to many soups and porridges, often considering it as an important component of many vegetable stews. Bean dishes are always quite affordable but very hearty.

One of the permanent symbols of traditional cuisine is chili, which is widely used by local chefs in a professional manner. In cooking, chili is used in various forms: fresh, dried and even smoked. All cooks know the main secret of chile - its hottest part is seeds. During cooking, the pepper's seed part is usually removed, and the juicy pulp gives dishes a pleasant warming piquancy. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

All year round, guests of Cozumel can taste wonderful vegetable dishes, for the preparation of which they use the best sweet peppers, sweet potatoes, tomatoes, avocados and many other types of vegetables. Traditional cuisine will surely appeal to vegetarians, as the choice of vegetable dishes is truly huge. Local people still preserve culinary traditions inherited from the Aztecs. Dishes cooked according to historical recipes will attract the attention of those who like to try something exotic.

Here they also prepare unusual dishes from insects and various types of larvae. The most famous one in this category is “Escamol” prepared from the larvae of ants. Those who are not yet ready for such experiments will be offered original dishes of seaweed and rare seafood in Cozumel restaurants. Dozens of restaurants of different directions and price categories are working on the island.

To try popular Mexican dishes, locals and tourists go to Colores y Sabores. The restaurant's main feature is the variety of seafood dishes, many people come here specifically to try signature shrimp dishes. Here they also serve interesting Spanish-style dishes, which became popular with locals in the colonial era.

Taco y Tequila restaurant is popular among fans of relaxing in a casual setting. As one might guess by the name, its specialties are all possible taco variations, this restaurant will surely appeal to adherents of a vegetarian diet. Here you can taste not only popular local dishes but also various types of tequila - the restaurant has a great bar.

Habanero's Restaurant & Bar is very popular not only among tourists but also among local residents. Since its opening, it has been managed by the same family, all dishes are prepared according to special home-made recipes. A large part of the dishes is cooked on the grill in the restaurant. Shrimp and squid cooked over charcoal deserve special mention. This restaurant is quite small, featuring a relaxed, homely atmosphere.

Italian restaurants are also pretty common on the island, and La Cucina Italiana is among the most outstanding ones. This restaurant is notable for the fact that popular Italian dishes are mainly made from local products. Here they use local vegetables from nearby farms, as well as the freshest seafood, which local fishermen deliver to the restaurant every day. Visitors are offered several types of pasta and risotto, not to mention pizza and original vegetable dishes to suit every taste.

El Billy Asados Al Carbon should be recommended to fans of hearty meat dishes. It won the recognition of visitors not only for the high quality of food but also for reasonable prices. The restaurant serves fantastic charcoal-grilled dishes, complementing them with vegetables cooked in the same way. Despite the fact that the restaurant’s menu is based on meat, vegetarians are welcome here too. They will be offered to try wonderful grilled vegetables. All the dishes that are prepared in this nice restaurant are available for takeaway.