4. Restaurants

Cozumel

5555 Brecksville Rd, Independence, OH, 44131
  • (216) 447-1070
  • Store is closed

Cozumel Menu

  • Appetizers
  • Soups
  • Salads
  • Quesadillas
  • Dinners
  • Children's
  • Desserts

Healthy Meal suggestions for Cozumel

  • Appetizers
  • Soups
  • Salads
  • Quesadillas
  • Dinners
  • Children's
  • Desserts

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  • Jen M.

    Best chicken fajitas. Period. And how about a Grande Margarita for $5.99 at lunchtime? Fast and friendly service every time.

    (5)

  • Rebecca L.

    I can't say I share the love for this place. It wasn't the worst but it was by far no where near the best. For me, it's on the lower end of typical Americanized Mexican food. I was looking for something meatless, but when I asked the waitress about their vegetarian options she really didn't have any suggestions for me. So I went with a bean burrito. And that is exactly what I got. It was a plain bean burrito with runny, salty beans and some sauce on top, with rice served on the side. The combo came with a quesadilla and again just totally plain. A hunk of bland white cheese in between a tortilla. It wasn't hot so it was chewy. The other people in my party seemed to fair better. Their items came with rice, beans, lettuce tomato sour cream guacamole etc. Same opinion as to quality and taste, not the worst but not great either. In regards to service, it was ok start to finish. The hostess was friendly and greeted us upon entering. We were seated quickly. Our waitress was nice, if not somewhat absent, as was the guy who we paid at the end. The restaurant itself was colorful and everyone there seemed happy. The place was really loud. They definitely try to maximize the seating. Overall it was ok, but I can't say I'd go back. There are so many better options out there.

    (3)

  • Michelle J.

    I've been wanting a Taco Salad for a while. My Co workers suggested this place. The taco salad shell was soggy. It looked as though they didn't drain the ground beef. The meat had no flavor and my enchiladas were cold. I won't be back anytime soon.

    (2)

  • Jason T.

    We've been coming here almost weekly for a year now. There must be something addictive in the enchiladas, burritos, and chimichangas because we just can't get enough. Love the service and atmosphere. Can't beat the price. Our favorite Mexican restaurant.

    (5)

  • Lisa M.

    We just love it here~Been coming since day one and every week we look forward to our next time there~Ramon has the best everything~

    (5)

  • Samantha H.

    So fast! The service was amazing and the food came out in record time. It's a clean well run place. The food was good too. Better than the average mexican joint. But not as fresh as some of the edgy mexican joints.

    (4)

  • J. H.

    Early Saturday night visit. Place was busy when we arrived at 5:15, and was absolutely packed (with waiting lines) when we left at 7:00. Apparently, this place is popular. Food - good Mexican fare compared to other restaurants in the area, although I wouldn't say I ate anything that I haven't had just as good someplace else. Chips were worm when brought to the table, and was replaced as soon as the baskets were empty. Chimichangas were solid - the shredded beef was particularly good. Service - relatively attentive and friendly. Food was served fairly quickly considering how busy the place was. This location is not close to home, so we won't likely be back, but a good spot nonetheless.

    (4)

  • Kevin K.

    I really enjoyed this establishment. The service is incredibly fast and efficient. The food is deliscious, prepared quickly and fresh. The prices are reasonable taking into consideration todays inflation. Will be visiting again.

    (4)

  • K. M.

    Ate there for the second time yesterday. Each time it was with a group, this time with 14 others. Staff handled our orders professionally and without any problems both times. First thing I want to say is how fantastic their salsa is. Everyone gets their own small dish so they can add any amount of heat from the bottles of hot sauce on the tables, or double-dip all they want. If you run low they happily refill. And if you ask, they have a wonderful special hot sauce that really sneaks up on you. If it wasn't for the food, I could munch on their chips and salsa all day. I have not had a bad meal at Cozumel. There were no complaints from anyone else in my group, on either visit, so that constitutes probably over 30 meals without a problem. One person I noticed actually ordered two meals so they could take one home for the next day. Margaritas are good. Strong. Tastey. Check for the "Special of the Month" at the entrance. I plan to return.

    (4)

  • Dannella R.

    Excellent food, nice atmosphere, awesome service! Fun place to go as a family! Keep up the great work Cozumel!

    (5)

  • Dewayne T.

    The food was average. I've had much better Mexican in the Cleveland area. Service was below average. Four people dining and all meals came out separately. One meal was cold and had to be sent back. By the time all four of us had our meal two of us were finished. Probably won't come back.

    (2)

  • Natalie C.

    Excellent food, drinks and service. I travel so much for work and this is the best Mexican good I've had. Drinks are good as well, I like the "natural margarita" you can't go wrong and won't be disappointed here.

    (5)

  • Victoria B.

    My best friend and I frequent here often and love the staff and the food! Keep up the great work :)

    (5)

  • Kels L.

    Cozumel is your typical Midwest interpretation of Mexican food. I really only go for their margaritas, which are very boozy and feature new flavors often. They have all the standard fare: quesadillas, burrito plates, tacos, nothing new or daring here. But what exactly do you want? If you want a loud, family friendly restaurant that keeps the chips coming, and offers tasty standard fare, there's not too much to complain about. I've never driven by on a weekend or even weekend night and not seen them busy. Waiters are always running around busting their asses but are friendly enough. Overall, I would recommend.

    (3)

  • Shari K.

    I visited this location with a large group of co-workers not expecting it to be that good. I was impressed with the service, taste, and portion. Ordered chicken quesadilla and it was really good. Their chips and salsa were very tasty. I loved that habanero sauce was available if you wanted to turn it up a notch. The service was excellent for our large group. Very fast food prep too! This Cozumel location makes me want to visit one nearby to my house. I will definitely be taking my family to Cozumels in the future! Thank you for the great experience!

    (4)

  • Debbie D.

    Cozumel is a hidden gem in Cleveland. Their service and cleanliness is impeccable! Their food is served hot and quickly. My one and only complaint might be the lack of heat in the food. However, you can request more, if you'd like. I won't go ANYwhere else for Mexican. I even spotted a woman washing each and every page of their menus. Where have you ever seen that? If you haven't been here, you should go.

    (5)

  • Malanna Missye D.

    L over the service for die-hard and carryout. My favorite dish is the Fajita Grande.

    (4)

  • Stewart P.

    As I've commented on other reviews of Mexican restaurants in CLE, my expectations have permanently been lowered as I have come to face the fact that I won't find a joint that compares to the Mexican food in Arizona. I visit all of these places now intending on being satiated but not satisfied. Let me just say that I think Cozumel is pretty good. I visited a couple of months ago during an evening break from studying. Their chips and salsa are above average for the places I've been in the Cleveland area. I'd actually even consider their food slightly better than most other places around here too. Where they dip below the others, however, is in the service. Our waiter was totally disinterested in helping us. I never got a single refill on my drink and had to ask for the bill after waiting almost 30 minutes after finishing our meal. I can't recall what I ordered although I remember thinking it was pretty good minus the distaste in my mouth for receiving sub-par service. In the end I'd probably go back and give it another chance.

    (3)

  • Ashley L.

    The service was terrible! Our waiter kept walking past us, took our order, which he got wrong - and then passed our table off to another server without telling us. I ordered the lunch fajitas - which I pointed to on the menu, and also specified lunch fajitas. When my bill came, they charged me for the full size of fajitas, I asked to speak to the manager and he asked if I had consumed the food. I showed him my dish and told him I didn't even eat half of it, he told me since I consumed it they couldn't fix my bill. But first he acknowledged IT WAA THEIR MISTAKE, but I still had to pay. I won't be returning.

    (1)

  • Richard H.

    I have eaten at multiple Cozumel locations and NEVER have a varied experience. Completely consistent, always delicious and I try to order something different every time. This time I ordered a combo number 10(one chicken and one beef enchilada with rice & beans.) My girlfriend ordered a burrito supreme that had beef tips, ground beef and shredded chicken. Everything came out really quickly, they kept our salsa and chips full and our drinks were never emptied. Great experience.

    (5)

  • Sabrina F.

    YUM!! We went here for father's day with my father in law. Though it was initially packed when we came in, we were seated within a reasonable time. Th food was great. They're home made guacamole stole my heart and their taco salad is scrumptious. The service was quick and we were in and out in out feeling rushed. i will go back/

    (4)

  • Em D.

    The food comes out fast and is priced right. Have had multiple good experiences because of the staff.

    (5)

  • Daryl D.

    Three stars, but if I had to come back, I wouldn't mind. The free chips and salsa were very good. The chips were hot and the salsa was above average. I got the flautas and they were tasty, but very stingy with the guacamole. I also got the Supreme quesadilla, where's the meat? I got two tiny pieces of chicken and the flavor was bland. The Margarita was nice and strong. If I do come back, and I likely will, I will picking anything but the quesadilla, and probably have a 4 star meal.

    (3)

  • Kimberly B.

    The food is good but I've had better. Great prices and portions and their piña coladas are definitely 5 stars! I feel like the food is a bit bland at times though.

    (4)

  • Richard H.

    I was giddy as a school girl when this place opened. I love Mexican food. This is a great location. the building is well laid out, clean and the staff is awesome. Its like you have a entire server staff waiting on your table. The chips and salsa are really good and I usually end up eating way too many. My favorite item on the menu is the fajitas for two. They come with chicken, beef, pork, chorizo and shrimp... Its insane. I dont get the opportunity to order this that much because my GF doesn't like fajitas.. Not really sure how that is physically possible, so i improvise. The staff is very accommodating and they allow me to order the mixed fajitas with chicken and chorizo.. and they are incredible. They have Dos XX on tap and it comes served in a giant frosted mug. The combination of the fajitas and the Dos XX is last meal good. There is a tiny, itsy bitsy, little bar to the right as you enter and they are currently building a patio. This is a great place and i highly recommend it. There are a couple locations but i really like this one.

    (4)

  • Mike M.

    Travelling here on business I thought I would stop by for dinner to see what Mexican food tastes like in Ohio. Having lived in Texas for the past 8 years I guess I am spoiled. I ordered the shrimp fajitas. The flour tortillas where a little hard and the food lacked taste. I was surprised since it came with a lot of vegetables on the sizzling platter but for some reason they lacked taste. Chips and salsa were also average. Service was average to good. Don't get me wrong it wasn't bad. I just think it only deserves 3 stars.

    (3)

  • Mike N.

    I went here with some friends who love the place. Basic Mexican decor. This used to be a HoJo a long time ago. Friendly server, attentive. Love the warm chips and fresh salsa. Margaritas are huge, but not very strong. Portions are generous. It seems like the fajitas are very good, but some of the other items, like the tamales, were very bland. Not a bad place at all, and quite fun for large groups. I would stick with the fajitas.

    (3)

  • Mike G.

    This is not your average Mexican. The food here is a few notches above every other Mexican I have had in the area. Their salsa is really good. My favorites are the burrito de La roquetta and carnitas chimichangas.

    (5)

  • Teddy B.

    So becoming a mostly plant based eater has allowed me to try some new establishments I normally wouldn't. One of those has been Cozumel Mexican in independence. I've been to a few of Cleveland's Cozumel's before and was not blown away, however this location is by far tops one among Cozumel and 2 among Mexican establishments. First, the salsa and chips are always hot and fresh. The salsa itself has to be made fresh. Perfect amounts of cilantro and fresh ingredients you can taste. I have tried mostly veggie dishes all of which have been superb. I have had a few seafood dishes (tacos, chimichanga, fajitas) and taste great well. Staff is very friendly and on the ball. I could eat here many times and keep it healthy, tasty and have great service. Can't wait to go back for the 10th time !

    (5)

  • P W.

    My friend dragged me to Cozumel for lunch. I didn't want to go. They are fast and efficient for lunch service. A server carries around a Tupperware pitcher of salsa and pour refills instead of bringing small little salsa dishes out. That was the most impressive part of the meal. There are not many ethnic food options in the office-hell-wasteland of Independence, Ohio so Cozumel does serve purpose.

    (3)

  • Joe P.

    Everything on the menu is great. Fish tacos are my thing and I never get let down. Great prices and atmosphere as well.

    (5)

  • Rachel B.

    Wow, super fast! Super nice staff! And an A-OK to bringing the baby. They even have those sling things for the car seat. We got there at around 11:20, just before the big business-caz takeover. The food came out like BAM! (Sorry that I sound like someone from Jersey Shore, but it's a bit hot out today, if you haven't noticed.) I had a taco salad with the tastiest shredded chicken. I love shredded chicken sooo much more than grilled in Mexican food. It's just tastier. The salad was great. I even liked the shell, which I usually turn my nose up at because it's normally greasy and tasteless. At Cozumel it was great! And ... I had leftovers! Plenty of 'em. This place is cheap, fast, and delicious. FIST PUUUMP!

    (4)

  • Dominic T.

    Really good Mexican food - quick & inexpensive. Favorite? Carnitas. Can't go wrong, big enough to split (ask for corn tortillas). Guac is pretty darn good and fresh but the homemade salsas are great (especially the tomatillo salsa if you like it hot, or the verde/green if you like it a bit more mild but flavorful). Tamales, tacos and combo platters are pretty standard fare but good. Service is always good or great. Americanized? Sure. But for what it is, this place is great. Don't forget the margarita on the rocks, Modelo (Negro of course) or Jarritos Tamarindo bottle to round it out.

    (4)

  • Katie S.

    Went here for a late lunch. It was your average Mexican resturant. The food was pretty good as well as the chips and salsa. The waiter seemed really put out to have to deal with us though.

    (3)

  • kris p.

    Food was pretty good and the patio is nice, but the service was terrible. At one point our server was carrying a bag of trash past our table when he noticed my empty soda (which had been empty for several minutes). He put the trash down on the floor next to our table and snatched up my glass. Never washed his trash hands, Gross! Seated at the bar were several of his friends, he spent several minutes looking at pictures on his friend's phone before finally returning with a soda that there was no way in hell I was ever going to drink. I will pobably not go here ever again.

    (1)

  • Carlos M.

    Great food, prices, and atmosphere. As authentic as it comes and they give you generous portions.

    (5)

  • Kyle S.

    This was my first time at this location. If you've eaten at one of the other locations you can expect the same service here. Food comes out super fast and tastes great. Waiters and waitresses are great. Ask for the cheese dip when they bring out the chips and salsa. Its a couple bucks extra but well worth it.

    (4)

  • Meera T.

    Great food! We had a big party and were seated pretty quickly. The outdoor patio was nice (complete with its own bar), but we chose to sit indoors because it was about to rain. The chips, salsa, guacamole and queso were great. Everyone at the table seemed to enjoy the food (considering we ate about 10 baskets of chips). The chips were hot and fresh, unlike many other places I've been to. The waiter even brought us a spicy habanero salsa in case the first one was too mild. The margaritas were also very good, and pretty strong. For dinner, I ordered the spinach enchiladas. I asked for a side of beans instead of some other things on the dish, but they accidentally subbed the rice for the beans. No worries, they brought out a side of rice right after I asked. The enchiladas were good and you could tell they were freshly made. I wish the inside was seasoned though, as it only contained sauteed spinach and nothing else. Bf got a combo plate, which included a cheese enchilada. Little did we know, it was a QUESO enchilada. Basically one of the most heavenly things ever!

    (4)

  • Adam S.

    Even though the place was pretty packed, service was quick and friendly. As is my wont, when in unfamiliar territory I ask for a dish recommendation, and my waitress served me up some Pollo con Creme (iirc) which was pretty tasty and more than I could eat by myself. I liked the kick the fresh salsa had, and the warm corn-chips. It was priced reasonably, on par with other cuisines in the area.

    (3)

  • Mark W.

    Good, inexpensive Mexican that usually is served very fast. Great salsa too.

    (4)

  • Carmen L.

    Pretty mediocre place. The salsa was very mild - not spicy. Chips were cold. Service was lackluster..they made a mistake on the drink order but quickly remedied it. Margaritas were weak - I wouldn't recommend them. Wine selection not impressive (but not surprising given the restaurant.) The food was pretty decent, though. I got the supreme burrito and my mom got the chicken quesadillas. Had leftovers. No complaints there. Price not very expensive. Ambiance was very loud - typical family mexican resturant. I wouldn't go back..I'd rather try other restaurants in the area.

    (2)

  • Scott S.

    I hate giving 5's, I wish this were a 10 point scale... anyway, Cozumel is great at what they do. They put booze in their margs, for reals... IT'LL GET YOU DRUNK, YEAH, I'M SCREAMING, THAT'S HOW I TALK! (thanks mr. chappelle), I recommend mango, raspberry or strawberry. I suppose it's hard to mess up mexican food, however, most restaurants would've given me a bad experience by now, these guys never really have. I've been here a lot. Almost exclusively in the bar (I eat too, don't judge), but now they have a patio. Aside from the somewhat ugly, rundown surrounding area, the patio is really nice. Panini's across the street has a patio too, you just have to embrace the days inn and the power lines.

    (5)

  • Vrere B.

    I was treated to lunch. Had the lunch special #10: chicken burrito and enchilada. Didn't expect the food to be filling but it was food nonetheless. I cleaned the plate. Place got very busy around lunch. If I'm ever in that area again I'll be sure to stop by for cheap eats.

    (4)

  • Will S.

    Went here once for lunch on a weekday. Although there was only one other table occupied in the bar area where I was seated, I considered the service to be excellent. I didn't have time to put my jacket on the seat before the waiter asked for drinks and had a bowl of chips (warm !) and salsa on our table. He then came back for multiple times through the meal to ask for drink refills. The ambiance was very nice where I sat in the bar area. The latin jazz was softly on in the background and the TVs volume [not obtrusively placed in the bar] was off. We ordered from the lunch menu ['Speedy Gonzales'] and received our food - freshly cooked in 15 minutes. Overall, the portion was a good size and tasty (#2 veggie, I think). They did not skimp on the guacamole either (a large spoonful).

    (4)

  • Grace S.

    Cozumel has wonderful chicken enchiladas! The mix of sour cream, guacamole, and rice completes the entire meal into a delicious experience. The queso, on the other hand, is a clumpy mess...better eat it within 5 minutes while it's still hot (such is the nature of this cheesy dip). The service is fairly fast and efficient. We had a little mis-communication in one of our orders, but nothing too drastic for us not to want to return to this restaurant. This place is clean and chaotically decorated with character and colors- love it! Good job, Cozume!

    (4)

  • Ilonka T.

    Wonderful food, listen to your waitress and don't share the half pitcher of margaritas unless you are sharing with someone who drinks their share, because it's a lot . We ordered two seafood fajitas and they were fresh and delicious Our waitress was Karina has our vote....always listen to her.

    (4)

  • Kate V.

    Not only do I love Cozumel, but anyone whom I've ever brought there has raved about it as well. I have a friend who flies in for one weekend a year, and we head to Cozumel each Saturday that she is in town. It's a priority. The meals are delicious and served in generous portions. The beer list is thin. The desserts are average. The main

    (4)

  • Tom S.

    The best of the Cozumels!

    (4)

  • Jim S.

    I'm a bit of a tough critic meaning that I do not give a five-star review frivolously. But Cozumel is terrific in every respect. I visited with a colleague who had eaten at Cozumel before. The fact that the parking lot was packed on a Wednesday night was a good sign. Although they were busy, we did not have to wait to be seated. Service was prompt and punctual without being overbearing. The food is fantastic starting with the chips and salsa which are definitely better than average. And after we finished one basket of chips, they brought us a second (not all restaurants will do that). I had the Super Enchiladas Rancheros. Beware of extremely large portion sizes. I wanted rice which did not come with this particular dish so I ordered it as a side. we are talking a LOT of food. Prices are very reasonable. My dinner (including the side of rice) with a large iced tea came to $13 and change. The place is rather noisy - or at least it was when I visited. So it might not be good for a quiet evening on "date night". Tastefully decorated but not stuffy or tacky. If you're looking for good Mexican food and great service, look no further; this is your place.

    (5)

  • Julie V.

    Love Cozumel's. I go almost every weekend and have tried many different dishes, the tacos, enchiladas, taquitos, chile relleno, fajitas, all of it very good. Chips and salsa are the best, my favorite of the places I've been to in the Cleveland and Akron areas. I'm fairly certain both are homemade, the salsa is definitely. Also, love their margaritas, they do not skimp on the tequila. Service is always very good as well. I highly recommend trying it.

    (4)

  • Amy T.

    This place is speedy and cheap for lunch. However, my friend (male) is offended by one of the murals in the bathroom. He feels the mural of the peasant above the sink is a bit too graphic for lunchtime. They let you order a pitcher of frozen margaritas with a straw here.

    (4)

  • Summer L.

    Food is tasty, service is incredibly fast. The waiter, noticing a member of our dining party is from india, said something in Hindi (the word for "thank you"), then brought out a little tray of scorchingly hot salsa verde, on the house. It was a nice touch. Some of the individual tables of people are pretty loud, but the overall noise level in the place isn't that bad. In sum: good food, excellent service, and cheap. Yay!

    (4)

  • Kris P.

    Many-times have I stopped at Cozumel for lunch. All of the food is excellent and hits the table in front of you so fast you'd think McDonald's had franchised their operation. Service is extremely friendly and efficient. I never see the bottom of my glass as its always being filled. Always asked if we'd like more chips and salsa -- which by the way are freakin' awesome! Chips come out of the kitchen warm, salsa is tasty especially when mixed with some Habanero sauce. Everyone tries to speak to me in Spanish which I find extremely charming and also adds to the ambiance of the establishment. Back to the tasty food. I tend to get the same item Enchiladas and a Tamale. Meats taste freshly made with real ingredients. My entree choices have always been cooked to perfection. On top of it all (literally) is a mound of pico de galo, sour creme, and guacamole. Highly recommended! Lunch is a great time to stop in.

    (4)

  • Robert T.

    I have been to this location a few times, and never left upset. The food is good and the service is always great. The chips and salsa you get for free are wonderful. I usually go with one of the combo meals, but they have a wide range of Mexican fare.

    (4)

  • Tim J.

    Although about as authentic as Taco Bell, the food is fast and delicious.

    (4)

  • K P.

    Best mexican food I've ever had. Wonderful service. Fast. Affordable. Do I need to say more. This place is always jam packed. Order the fajitas, there great.

    (5)

  • Mary S.

    We've been slaves to Cozumel's fabulous Mexican kitchen for years and used to drive to Broadview Heights from the East Side to get it. Thankfully, a few years ago, a Cozumel branch opened off I-480 and Transportation Boulevard - whew! Our favorites are Pollo Con Crema and Chory Pollo - fresh chicken exquisitely prepared. Fabulous, fresh chips and amazing salsa. The prices for margaritas are half of what you'd pay at Momocho or Lopez on Lee Road, and you can't beat the friendly and efficient service. The place is clean and always packed. You can tell the owners take pride in their place and their product.

    (5)

  • Jillian N.

    Cozumel in Independence is my favorite Mexican restaurant in the Cleveland area. This is a local chain of restaurants, and the only other one I've been to was in Brook Park, and I didn't like it as much. At the Independence location, the margaritas are delicious and strong, the food is good, the staff is friendly, service is quick, and prices are cheap. Not surprisingly, this place is a big hit for all the business people working in the corporate area of Independence.

    (5)

  • B M.

    Fantastic food. Great prices. Fast service. Go here often and would recommend to all! Rarely have to wait to be seated and always a pleasant trip.

    (5)

  • Dave G.

    Service was good. Food was good and prepared fast. Great quick lunch. Good cheap lunch menu.

    (4)

  • Janet B.

    This was my first time eating here, and the food was excellent. Very hot and well prepared. The restaurant was very clean and well kept. Definitely will return again. The only reason I'm giving it 4 stars is because the service could of been better. There was only 3 other parties and it took awhile for the waitress to come back to take our order, and were never asked for refills. But that won't stop me from coming back.

    (4)

  • Maria I.

    First, it smelled like manure when we got out of the car right by the restaurant. Not very appetizing. I think they put down some new mulch or something and it was gross. The place inside was loud with TVs and various decorations. I thought their decor was lively and the seating was kind of tight/close together. They wanted to seat us (a party of 3) at a booth, but I felt like the table nearby was way too close for comfort. I've had great Mexican food before in Mexico and on the West Coast so I can't agree this place is the best ever. Maybe this is as good as it gets in Ohio and that's fine. I'm a sucker for the chips and salsa...it's addicting. The salsa here fell flat. The chips were good and our waitress was attentive and kind. We did get our orders quick. I got the beef burrito combo with a beef taco. Their beans were good and I liked the taco mainly because it had extra toppings aside from just beef and a shell, but I wasn't impressed with anything else. The prices are a perk and the service was on point.

    (3)

  • Rodney W.

    Stopped in for some Mexican last night with my wife and friend. When we pulled into the parking lot, it was full, so I had to park across the street. Unfortunately, half the parking spots next to this restaurant are being aggressively blocked by the cheap, neighboring hotel. They have signs everywhere stating, "Hotel parking only. All others will be towed at owner's expense." There are orange cones all over with yellow tape strewn between them and a truck with a trailer blocking the hotel's portion of the parking lot. Why is the hotel being such a jerk? So I had to park at Panini's across the street, hoping that I wouldn't get towed from there. I then had to run across route 21 to get to Cozumel. I watched as other patrons did the same. Not safe! For dinner, I ordered something different because I am making my way around the menu. I eat here so often that I vowed to try everything on the menu. I ordered the veggie burrito, which is served with rice, guacamole, and two sauces. The burrito was tasty and it had a lot of carrots in it. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't nearly as good as the fajitas. I compare everything to their fajitas because that is my favorite Mexican food. My friend ordered the seafood burrito and she offered me a bite so I could write about it on yelp. I got a big chunk of crab meat and it was tasty, but I didn't care for it that much. I love seafood, but it didn't knock my socks off. The margaritas were delicious as usual!

    (4)

  • Binod P.

    Wow! This was a fabulous restuarant. Food was excellent, tasted fresh and delicious. The food came out in a timely manner. Salsa was superb!! The house salsa was very tasty, but not very spicy, so we ordered the hot salsa, and I was so excited that it was SPICY. Service was outstanding. Servers were very friendly and attentive. Decor was nice and restaurant was clean. I grew up 25+ years in California (and Mexican food is my favorite food outside my own cousine), so I have had great Mexican food, and this place is just as good. Highly recommended!!

    (5)

  • Allen C.

    I don't suggest this place at all. Very bad parking situation. You can't self-park your car safely. Mandatory "complementary" valet only. Jumbo margaritas are medium sized and overpriced. So-called coupons are not accepted ... we gave them a coupon and they told us it was "too late." Side portion of black beans was very, very small; a joke, really. Take a pass..... not recommended at all.

    (1)

  • Ritu D.

    A friend of mine recently moved out to the Northfield area, so we were looking for a decent restaurant between both of us to catch up at. I suggested Cozumel because of the yelp rating (and I could basically eat Mexican food for every meal 365). honestly, food-wise - I'm glad I did... but when it comes to other aspects, I may hold off on coming here next time. The fresh chips (at least warm to seem fresh) and salsa are delicious. I mean, the salsa is REALLY good! They come around with a pitcher to refill your bowls and I almost asked him to just leave the pitcher and grab me a glass. SO good. I opted for the vegetarian combo #5 - a stuffed poblano pepper and a cheese enchilada, with rice and beans on the side. I was happy with the food- very comparable to food I've gotten from Si Senor. I wouldn't say it's the best food ever, but it's good and curbs my mexican food craving. Their regular marg is good, too. You can taste the tequila which is good - I hate wondering if it's literally just mix/fruit juice. But, it didn't seem fresh- one of those sugary mix tasting ones. The service was sub-par. The food came out very fast, don't get me wrong. (Not sure how fast the marg came out, my friend had it waiting for me when I got there). But, we barely ever saw our waiter except when he came to take our orders and drop off the check. I had to flag him down for more salsa (and he grabbed the guy with the pitcher). Similar to many other Mexican joints in the area, you pay at the front. We asked the girl to split the check, and she literally randomly split it. We told her we wanted it down the middle, but she looked confused so we just paid whatever she split it as. A few days later I checked my credit card, and I had been charged both amounts. My friend looked at her statement and she hadn't been charged and it was indeed my visa she had signed for (she knew right away bc she had handed the girl a MasterCard). We're not sure how she even managed to do that since she handed my card back first then "ran" my friends card before handing it back with the receipt. Weird- I didn't mind paying the full bill as long as they didn't try to double charge us.. Just weird since we can't figure out what happened- just be careful with how they run cards, I guess. The parking - oh my goodness I HATE THE PARKING. I almost turned around and went home b/c I was so darn frustrated! First of all, it's all one way streets and one of the streets goes the opposite way, so you'll inevitably end up in front of someone with no room to go around them. Second of all, there is not enough parking at all and most of the available parking is the hotel's (behind the restaurant) spots. A few of us cars were told we would be towed if we stayed there and when I asked where to park, I was told to park at the bowling alley. It was still cold and Icey out and the girl walking down the slope to the Mexican restaurant literally almost wiped out. Not a good way to say "welcome to my restaurant, we would love to have you". But... Despite all the issues, like I said- food was good. For me, I think other places offer similar food with no hassle, so I likely won't be back

    (3)

  • Ebony J.

    Food was delicious and service was amazing!!! My fried ice cream was gorgeous and to live for!!

    (5)

  • Megan T.

    I've been to this location many times over the years. It's just decent Mexican food. Fast, tasty and a good price. It's not as good as Nuevo Acapulco but I certainly wouldn't turn down a trip to have dinner there. Their 4th star is solely because I was able to get tipsy off of just one margarita...they're strong! It's also not as busy as other (better) Mexican restaurants so it's nice to not have to wait on a Friday or Saturday night. It's a very convenient location so I'm sure we'll be back at some point.

    (3)

  • Mady J.

    Maybe it was just me but the food didn't have any taste or spice to it. I have had better at Taco Bell. Had I known the food was gonna taste like that , I wouldn't have driven past 2 Taco bells to get here. Waste of my gas, mileage, time, and money! PS: Wait time was OK and the waitress was awesome just not the food lol!

    (2)

  • D'suni U.

    People that frequent Cozumel come mostly for the margaritas, but the food is good too. The ambiance is fun and festive and this place gets insanely busy. Parking is VERY limited, so overflow parking is in the bowling alley parking lot next door. Service is somewhere between average and slightly above average. Just before the point where you're about to be annoyed by the wait, the waiter shows up.

    (3)

  • Sandy S.

    My words cannot describe how delicious their is prepare. It's fresh fast, and expensive. I've been going there for seven years and I'm continuing on going I got all my friends and family to go to the restaurant. Fessional very friendly atmosphere. I saw some bad reviews people talk about this place, it's there oppion but I feel they're crazy the food is the bomb.

    (5)

  • Tom P.

    Good Mexican food, consistent food and friendly staff. They sell Mexican Coke which I love...

    (4)

  • Jess M.

    Good food, good service, attentive staff, welcoming business . Drinks ok not strong though

    (3)

  • Megan L.

    Best Mexican in the Cleveland area! You can never go wrong with grilled chicken tacos. Sometimes when I am feeling a little crazy I will get a side of rice and beans too. The staff is always extremely friendly and you generally wait no longer than 10 minutes for your piping hot food to arrive at the table. I will say I go here quite often and I haven't found Mexican as good as this anywhere else in the area.

    (5)

  • Alex H.

    We have been going here for years..one of my husbands favorite places....we are vegetarian and order off of the vegetarian menu...to our surprise...we asked for some vegetarian rice to go....they said well it's not vegetarian...we cook it with chicken...it's been on the vegetarian menu for years??? I don't trust that the rest of the food on the vegetarian menu is vegetarian...they apparently don't know what that means...so we willl never be back again....we were duped....they should be ashamed!

    (1)

  • Stef M.

    Not an ideal experience here a few weeks ago. Was spectating at a crossfit event across the street, and during the intermission my friends and I wanted to escape the sauna created by athletes pumping and grunting for hours. We headed over to Cozumel for a breath of fresh air. My friends ordered some margs, and I just ordered a light meal: "guacamole salad" and small cheese quesadilla. You can't mess up a quesadilla with just cheese, so that was most excellent. I was told the margs tasted like nail polish remover - YUM! The guacamole salad was some watery (likely out of a pouch) guacamole and some watery lettuce. DO NOT order this. Biggest rip off of the century. It was $3.25 on the menu, which was reasonable, but the quality is sub-par so just keep your three dollars. When I got my bill, I noticed my "guacamole salad" was over $5! WHAT! I could buy all the ingredients for an entire batch for that much, AND the menu said $3.25. My friends also had a bunch of price mix-ups. We go to pay...and the cashier is yapping away on her personal cell phone and is very slow to take care of our group of six. We complain about the prices and she says the prices have changed. They didn't update the menu, but tried to pull a fast one. A few extra bucks here and there will add up. Luckily they corrected this. This place is a rip-off. The food is not very good, so just cook some quesadillas at home.

    (1)

  • Jake L.

    Delicious steak soft tacos! Went to take my little cousin out for tacos and he wanted a sit down food joint. Low and behold our bro lunch date turned in my favorite place to eat soft tacos at! The wait staff was always diligent on refilling our beverages and the salsa bowls. Price wasn't bad, ended up being a 20$ bill with tip for lunch for 6 tacos and queso dip for two people . Comparing it to chipotle... Way stinkin better, fresher, and the salsa/chips was icing on the Mexican cake! Next time you want Mexican for lunch spring for the extra couple dollars and go chomp on some steak tacos!

    (5)

  • Samantha E.

    I was never a fan of Mexican food until I have had Cozumels. I have been coming here for 7 years & everything is so delicious, their enchiladas are amazing as well as their super fresh shrimp/beef fajitas. The chips are to die for! Not only is their Mexican food good but the chicken tenders and fries are delicious. What I love is that they cook everything then and there, unlike commercial Mexican restaurants where everything taste blan. Everything is always so fresh here. If you are looking for something AUTHENTIC and QUICK with wonderful service then coming here is a MUST!

    (5)

  • Rachel B.

    Best place in Cleveland for Mexican food!! I have not found another restaurant that has margaritas as good as Cozumel! Their prices are reasonable as well.

    (5)

  • Bob L.

    Cozumel is solid. I'd lump this place in with all of the other similar restaurants in Northeast Ohio that cater to people that like your typical Americanized Mexican food experience. If you've been to El Tolteca in Brooklyn, El Rodeo in North Olmsted, Chili Peppers in Euclid, Si Senor in Kamm's Corners...I think you get the picture. They are essentially the same restaurant and offer the same food cooked the same way using the same ingredients. You might prefer one over the other for whatever reason (closer to your house, they put more booze in their margaritas, etc) but unique they are not. Cozumel is a chain. There is one in Broadview Heights, one in Independence (this one) and one in Lakewood. This particular location is plopped down in the middle of a forgotten and pretty rundown section of the city next to a freeway overpass, a creepy trucker hotel and what is probably the best bowling alley in Northeast Ohio. Don't go walking around after dinner unless you want to play human Frogger to get to the Panini's across the street. The food is just what you'd expect, no surprises, and it's pretty damn tasty. Here's the method. Take the same four ingredients, meat, cheese, beans, rice, wrap in some sort of round, flat object and serve on an oval plate that is one of three colors, orange, yellow, blue or green. I'm always amazed at how places like this can create a menu of hundreds of seemingly unique dishes with such a small number of ingredients. Santaria if you ask me. If you get embarrassed trying to pronounce the menu items you can order by number. Like most Americans, I prefer to butcher the native tongue of a large variety of ethnic groups whenever I can. You'll get served by speedy Mexicans, you'll get free chips and salsa, the tables and menus will be a little sticky, and there is a very high probability you won't get food poisoning. The decor is Mexican restaurant 101. Ceiling painted with clouds, murals of Mexican life on the walls, sponge-painting, faux bricks, soccer on the flatscreens and icicle lights hanging down. The only thing missing were those maniacally colorful carved wooden chairs with the suns. You know the ones. I kinda missed 'em. Overall, pretty clean environs. On the evening of our visit, a pre-bowling visit, of course, the place was hopping. Our server was friendly enough but spoke very little. It's all business here. I ordered a beer, Dos Equis Amber on tap. It had to be, right? The server asked what sized I'd like, small, medium or grande. I asked about the difference between the three. His response, and I quote, "They are different sizes." Thanks for clearing that up. The order was taken and food was delivered: Chips and salsa - The chips are your typical white corn variety and the salsa is nothing special, mild but fresh. Unfortunately the basket of chips we were served was mostly bits and pieces. Kinda hard to dip those, right? Bean dip - I'd actually call this one cheese dip with some beans. White, creamy cheese and refried beans. I could finish off a bag of tortilla chips with this stuff. Tasty and just a bit of heat. Carnitas Fajitas - Probably one of the most generous portions I've seen at a restaurant in this genre. We ate leftovers for three days with this bad boy. Tons of tender pullapart pork cooked with red onions served with rice and beans, flour tortillas, fresh guac and pico. One of the best renditions we've had. Mexican Tacos - Holy triple bypass with a side of stents, batman. These things were so greasy I could watch TV through the tortillas. Three soft tacos. A mixture of chorizo and beef grilled with onions inside a pair of flour tortillas. The innards were tasty enough but you could have lubed a Mack truck with these things. The sides of salsa verde, diced onion and cilantro were a nice touch. If this is how Mexicans eat I don't understand how their life expectancy isn't somewhere around 35. Damn. Not that I don't love it, mind you, because I do. I just can't eat it more than once a month. I also don't recommend consuming three Mexican tacos right before you bowl three games. I was playing with fire. Cozumel is exactly what you'd expect and perfect for curbing your Mexicravings. Sure, it's got very little to set itself apart from its competitors but sometimes that's what you want. I thought the dishes we had were good, a step above what we have experienced at El Tolteca and the like but nothing that wowed. If you're a Mexisnob you won't like it. If you're everyone else, you probably will.

    (3)

  • Laura L.

    Good, Better, Best - Great - WONDERFUL - excellent food - excellent service - excellent all around. I have nothing but good words for this restaurant!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    (5)

  • Daniel D.

    Fantastic food at a fantastic price. I had the Lenten special -shrimp and grilled tilapia tacos for $6 with rice and beans. The rice and beans were good, but the tacos were excellent! I tried a little of the seafood burrito and was impressed with that as well. Good stuff!

    (4)

  • Jason W.

    Very standard Americanized Mexican fare, reasonably well executed, but not great. My wife and I both ordered margaritas, was disappointed not to be offered any choice of tequila, they were reasonably priced but mediocre. Garnished with a nice fresh, thick wedge of lime which was a nice touch. The free chips and salsa were a highlight, fresh chips served warm and a nice salsa with plenty of fresh cilantro flavor. For entrees I order two burritos, chicken and steak, my wife ordered shrimp fajitas, the kids had bean tacos. Everything was decent, nothing was particularly good. Guacamole and refried beans were both bland, looked like they may have come from a can. Dining room was kitschy and fun if a bit dark. Service was friendly and fast. Overall, a middle of the road experience. Wouldn't be opposed to going again but Nothing in particular to recommend it.

    (3)

  • Leah V.

    Worst food ever...... Went there for lunch ordered fish tacos, they brought me tacos with what appeared to be Van De Kamps fish fillets inside!!!

    (1)

  • Ronnie S.

    I ordered fajitas and the meat was awful! The shrimp wasn't cleaned well, the beef looked like shoe leather, the pork had strange rubbery segments and the chicken was dry. Would never go there again.

    (1)

  • Alia P.

    I love Mexican food. I know this is probably not what people from Mexico actually eat on a regular basis, but boy do I love the kind of food they serve at Cozumel and the 25 other Cleveland area Mexican restaurants like it. We showed up with 8 people on a Friday night at 7:30 and they were able to seat us right away. That was a nice surprise to start off the evening. To start, I really did like their salsa. Nice and tangy. Great with a few (or a lot) drops of hot sauce mixed in. I got the mixed fajitas (chicken and beef). There was a ton of food. I could have stopped after one fajita, but who does that? I took the rest home and had a wonderful lunch today. Husband got the chicken tacos off the ala carte menu, very nice! He ordered 3, but probably only needed two. This place is a great bargain. SO much food for $33 for two of us, tip included. The only reason I knocked off a star is for service. The water and pop glasses stayed empty too long (not convenient when eating spicy things) and there was a long lag between the times they stopped in to check and see if we needed anything. Other than that though, I'll be back.

    (4)

  • Lauren C.

    This is where it's at! Delicious margaritas with quality tequila, perfectly melted cheese dip, extremely flavorful entrees and authentic atmosphere! Winner in my book and I'm a Mexican food junky!

    (5)

  • Paul W.

    Went there for my cousin's wedding eve dinner...food was okay. I was a little iffy about Mexican Food at this time, which was six years ago. Now with less fear of Americanized Mexican Food...I'll take the challenge, and I love Bohemia Beer!

    (3)

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Opening Hours

  • Mon :11:00 am - 10

Specialities

  • Takes Reservations : Yes
    Delivery : No
    Take-out : Yes
    Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
    Good For : Lunch
    Parking : Private Lot
    Bike Parking : No
    Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
    Good for Kids : Yes
    Good for Groups : Yes
    Attire : Casual
    Ambience : Casual
    Noise Level : Average
    Alcohol : Full Bar
    Outdoor Seating : Yes
    Wi-Fi : No
    Has TV : Yes
    Waiter Service : Yes
    Caters : No

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Mexican Cuisine

If you enjoy Taco Tuesday, then you have officially fallen in love with the Mexican Food. The main grain of Mexican cuisine is maize. Also known as corn, maize is grown for the past 9000 years after the crop was discovered by the people in Mayan civilization. Mexican empire flourished when they started growing beans, tomatoes, chili pepper, sweet potato and cactus. Till this date these ingredients are used in cooking authentic Mexican dishes and drinks.

Great use of spices, fresh chili pepper dishes like fajitas, tortilla chips, corn chips, salsa, chimichangas, burritos, nachos and quesadillas are invented in America. But when you are looking for authentic Mexican food then you must find a restaurant in the city that serves Rajas con Queso, Garbanzo in a Guajillo Chile Sauce, Pork Filled Chiles Rellenos, Chiles en Nogada, Molcajete Salsa, Pico de Gallo and Frijoles de la Olla. An eye-opening fact – Mexican don't like their food hot. They use fresh chili and other spices to create a flavor that lingers in your mouth.

Mexican food is great for those who are Gluten Intolerant as they use Corn instead of wheat in most of their dishes. Also, you can easily find many beans based Mexican dishes. Another dish which didn't get similar glory as tacos or nachos is the Mexican hot chocolate. If you love something hot on a chilly day, then go for Mexican Hot Chocolate. On merry days, you can enjoy the authentic Mexican Drinks like Tequila, Mezcal, Tecuí, Sotol, Bacanora, Charanda, Posh O Pox, Puebla and Pulque. Mexican Cuisine is for people who enjoy strong drinks and hearty meals.

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