Where to Eat in Puerto Morelos
A personal guide to the new, old and closed.
Accurate as of 11 AM, 1 November 2017
On the Town Square
Café de Amancia
North side of the square, across from OXXO
Light meals
Open Tuesday to Sunday, 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.
(998) 206-9242
El Nicho
North side of the square, (next to Café de Amancia)
Wide variety of choices
8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
(998) 201-0992
La Sirena
Above Casa Martin supermarket
Greek and Mediterranean cuisine. Full bar with draft & live music
Open every day 12 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.
[email protected]
Los Gauchos
Across from the church, live music
Varied menu, pizza, pasta, empanadas, steak
Wednesday through Monday, 9 a.m. to 11 p.m.
(998)206-9243
Los Tejones Locos
Across from the church, past Los Gauchos
Pizza, pasta, fish
Open every day 1 p.m. to 11 p.m.
(998)125-0941
Los Tacos de Don Roger Rabbit
Across from the church, past Los Gauchos
Tacos. Inexpensive.
Open daily
(998)147-7106
Pelicanos
On the beach, Mexican food, full bar (big margaritas)
Open every day 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
(998)251-4813
La Casa del Pescador
On top of the fish co-op
Fish! Open 10am-10pm
No closing day (often closed for low season)
(998)251-4813
Panna e Cioccolato
Near the corner in front of the taxi stand
(look for giant ice cream cone!)
Gelato and desserts
9:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.
Richard’s Bistro
On the square, above the shopping mall/money exchange
Wide variety – Seafood to Schnitzel. Austrian owner
Open Tuesday – Sunday, 3 to 11 p.m.
Closed Monday (998)252-7092
Pangea
On the malecón, beachfront
Healthy breakfasts. lunch, dinner & snacks. Free Wifi. Good live music.
9 a.m.to 12:30 a.m.
(998)256-6346
Punta Corcho
On the square, on the second floor above Sophia’s and Aquanauts
Modern Mexican wood fired seafood & pizza
Open daily 1 p.m. to 10 p.m.
(998)206-9105
Beach road south of the square
Las Palmeras
On the ocean, half a block south of the square
Mexican seafood (ocean view)
1 p.m. - 10 p.m.
(998)872-0532
Puerto Morelos Fish Market
Just south of Hacienda Morelos
Just designed for big tour groups
Seafood, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Café Lola y Moya
Just south of Hacienda Morelos, across street
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Wednesday to Monday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. for breakfast and lunch, 6 to 9 p.m.
DK
Shipping container restaurant, two blocks south of the square on the ocean side road (Rafael Melgar).
Asian fusion seafood and more, full bar
Open Tuesday to Sunday 1 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
(998)1924307
Cafe Layla
Two and a half blocks south of the square on the ocean side road (Rafael Melgar)
Mexican and vegetarian café
Open 8 a.m. – 4 p.m., Wednesday through Monday
Sunday live music, salon and massage
(998)104-9831
Along the beach, just north of the square
Restaurante Bianco
On the beach near the lighthouse
Mexican and Italian food with beach view
Open 1:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Closed Monday
(998) 871-0896
La Petita
On the road near the lighthouse
Fish, ceviche
Open 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
(998) 206-9109
El Pesquero
On the road near the lighthouse
Fish, ceviche & lobster
12:30 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.
(998)206-9129
El Merkadito
On the road near the lighthouse
Seafood
Open daily 12:00 – 10:00pm
Cancun Billy’s
On the road near the lighthouse
USA style BBQ food, beach view
Open M-F 2:00pm to 2:00am
Sat/Sun 11:00 to 2:00am
La Pepita a la Playita
On the road near the lighthouse
Fish, ceviche & lobster – Inexpensive
Open 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Eat fish and ceviche on the beach
Caribelos
Just around the corner from the square near the dock
Tacos and Burritos!
Open Daily 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
North of the square on the Niños Heroes road
John Gray’s Kitchen
About 1 block north of the square on Niños Heroes
Fine dining, international cuisine
8am-10pm (998)871-0665
Closed Sunday
Loncheria Mimi
About 1 block north of the square on Niños Heroes
Local food (cocina economica)
Open all day / Closed Sunday
Siempre Sano
About 1 block north of the square
Vegetarian & vegan menu
Open daily 9:00 – 6:00
Closed Sunday (998) 213-2596
Aarom Café
Healthy, organic nibbles and meals, and massages!
Open daily 8 to 6:00
One block north of OXXO on Niños Heroes
(998)218-5205
North of the square, along the main road (Rojo Gomez)
[email protected]
One half block north of the square on Rojo Gomez (main road)
Tacos!
Open daily
(998)203-7471
La Guaya Bakery (new!) Opens Nov 27.
Half block north of the square on Rojo Gomez. Ciabatta, cinnamon rolls
Italian coffee, breads, pastries sandwiches, salads. 8am-1pm
(998)202 5006
Closed Thursday
Posada El Moro Restaurant
Half block north of the square on Rojo Gomez
General menu
(998) 871-0159
La Pizza Nostra
Half block north of the square on Rojo Gomez, just south of El Pirata
Italian food
5 p.m. to 11 p.m. (998) 255-4328
Closed Monday
El Pirata
Half block north of the square on Rojo Gomez (998) 215-8249
Wide menu –Open all day
Las Robles (new!)
Next to Pirata, a vegan, vegetarian café, juices, coffee, snacks and meals
8am-11pm
(998)871-0000
I Wanna Pizza
About 1.5 blocks north of the square on Rojo Gomez
Artisan pizza (try the Frida!) bread
Open Tuesday through Sunday, 4 to 10 p.m.
(998)281-3036
Taninos (New location)
Rojo Gomez north of Cantina Habanero
Wine lounge & restaurant
Full menu, bar and lengthy wine list
5 p.m. to 11 p.m. (998) 109-7947
Closed Sunday
Salciccium Food Truck Village
One block north on Rojo Gomez (at Gota de Sal Hotel) Sausage, sandwiches, pizza. Food trucks. Good bar too!
Wednesday through Monday, 1:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
(998)871-0943
Cantina Habanero
On Rojo Gomez one block north of the square
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner & Bar
Open daily and bar service at night (Live music) 8 a.m – 1 a.m.
Don Mexcal
On Rojo Gomez 1 block north of the square
Bar (where Sabor de Mexico was)
8 p.m. to 3:30 a.m.
[email protected]
Blue Morelos (new!)
Kitty corner from Primary school corner of Lopez Mateo
Tostadas, ceviches, micheladas
Open Wednesday to Sunday, 12 p.m. to 9 p.m.
(998)109-0004
Cerquita del Cielo
Three blocks north on Rojo Gomez (next door to Casa Caribe)
8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
(998)251-2507
South of the square, along the main road (Rojo Gomez)
¿Qué Hora Es? (bar)
Just south of the square on Rojo Gomez
Open all day
Le Papillon (new)
Elegant dining
Opposite Chimichurri
Seafood, meat, salads, great steaks
8 a.m. to 11 p.m.
(998)251-5096
Bara Bara (bar)
Just south of the square on Rojo Gomez
Opens late – stays open late
Closed Monday
Al Chimichurri
Across from Posada Amor on Rojo Gomez
Empanadas, pizza, fresh pasta, the best steaks 5:00 p.m. – 12 a.m.
Closed Monday
(998)252-4666
El Socio (new!!) Taqueria Naiz
Next to Clandestyno opposite and past Chimichurri
Taco place for dinner or lunch
Fun drinks
5pm-12am
(998)255-6814
Clandestyno
Just south of Posada Amor on Rojo Gomez
Italian with Pasta and grilled seafood
Open daily 1:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
(984) 133-9139
Spaghettino (reopens 8 Nov 2017)
South of the square, across from the Mayan Market
Italian food/Full bar
5 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Closed Tuesday
Tuch-Tlan Restaurant
South of the square, across from the Mayan Market Local Mexican Cuisine
Open daily
El Campanario
South of the square, on Tulum (around corner from DK container restaurant)
Great steaks, salads, empanadas and service
2:00 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Closed Monday
(998)206-9151
La Parrilla (reopens late November 2017)
South of the square, across from the Mayan Market, great service
Mexican, Tex-Mex and Steaks
2-11pm
(998)206-9053
On the Beach, north
My Paradise Beach Club
On the beach, in front of Velas & Casa Caribe
Drinks & snacks daytime, beach loungers
(998)296-9354
Don Ernesto’s Beach bar
On the beach, near Playasol condos
Drinks and snacks daytime – good wings
11 a.m. - 7 p.m.
(998)253-6499
Único
North on the beach, near star wars condos
Drinks & snacks daytime / Gourmet grill at night Beach loungers for rent
9 a.m. to 11 p.m.
(998)156-3141
In the Colonia, just a few samples, there is a lot more
Pizza del Carmen
Just south of the highway intersection on the eastbound one-way road
2 for 1 every Tues &Thurs – They deliver too
Open daily
(998) 206-9316
Fonda Americana Grill
North end of Zetina Gasca (the very wide street in the Colonia. Steaks and USA cuisine
Bring your own wine for an $80 p corkage
5-11pm
(998)208-9026
Shanghai Pizza
On the west side of the highway (towards Playa)
Pizza, Burgers and Chinese food
Open 11-11 (they deliver)
(998) 206-9245
El Picudo
On the far south end of the main wide road in the Colonia – the best ceviche
Fish, shrimp, lobster, quesadillas
10am-4am
(998) 255-6734
Tacos Ole
2 blocks west of the Pemex in the Colonia
Inexpensive Mexican food and snacks
Drinks and cold draft beer
Open daily
Chilpayas Restaurant
Calle Alemendro & Cedro in the Colonia
Fish, Veracruz style
Open for lunch and dinner 12:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Closed Monday
El Sazón Jarocho (red chair place)
Calle Timón between Galeón y Velero in Villas I
Seafood, popular for their ceviche
Closed Monday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
(998)130-1607
El Manglar
Across from El Sazón Jarocho in Villas I
On corner of Calle Timón and Galeón Breakfasts, hamburgers, salads, desserts (get the ´Brownie´de limón)
8 am- 11pm
(998) 255-6728
Las Koras
Main road west past Chulim 2
Great seafood and ceviche
10am – 6.30pm
Las Carnitas
Cheap and good Tacos al Pastor
On the street on the left side of Pemex
To really see the little places in the colonia side of Puerto Morelos you should book with
Rivera Maya Food Tours!
CLOSED in 2017
Carpe Diem
La Panza es Primero
Mi Cocina
Natura
Posada Amor’s Restaurant
Sabor de México
Un Abbraccio
