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Los Otates has an ideal location, just 3.5 blocks from the ocean, and walking distance to the central plaza and ferry pier.
PRICE RANGE
£2 - £5
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly
Meals
Lunch, Dinner, After-hours
CUISINES
Mexican, Latin
FEATURES
Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Television, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Free Wifi, Table Service
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Reviewed 3 weeks ago

One of their specialties is pozole, and it was delicious. We also enjoyed their salted beef (cecina) tacos and mushroom quesadillas, plus a tamarind agua fresca. For US$14, it was a very satisfying meal. We are looking forward to going back there next time we’re...in Cozumel.More

Date of visit: February 2024
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Reviewed 1 January 2024

We visited Tacotales in Dec 2023. I remember it as Los Otates from 2013. The service and atmosphere are fine, but the food itself is so-so. We didn't feel it relevant to come back for another meal, given all the other restaurant options on the...island.More

Date of visit: December 2023
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Reviewed 8 December 2023

The best tacos on the island. we even received some charro beans with our order and were delicious! Otates has been in Cozumel for over 2 decades and is the place to go if you want to feel the authentic mexican taco. Totally recommend!

Date of visit: December 2023
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Reviewed 23 November 2023

Awesome food great prices n friendly! The tacos come in as many combos as you can think of!!! The guacamole n chips are fresh.

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 9 July 2023 via mobile

Always great. We come every year on our visit to Cozumel. Tacos are always excellent. Tacos Al pastor with salsas in mini squeeze containers on the table never disappoints!

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 28 March 2023 via mobile

This is our go to restaurant the first night of our arrival. A true locals toco experience. A few renovations since the last time we visited but all for the better. No spit of pastor spinning when you walk in, but the tacos were just...as delicious. We went with our kids, but there is a lively bar with live music next door if you want to extend your evening.More

Date of visit: March 2023
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Reviewed 2 March 2023

My husband and I and our friends dined here our first night in Cozumel as it was centrally located between both of our lodgings. My husband and I ordered the tacos which were very good but small. Make sure you order at least 3. Our...friend ordered a burrito and it was huge. We had beer and soda with our meal as they weren't serving margaritas the night we were there. The staff speaks very little English so we weren't sure if they don't serve margaritas at all or just not that night. I suspect that they don't serve mixed drinks. The food is so reasonable. I believe 6 tacos, a beer, and a soda was around $15. It is always a must dine at restaurant when we visit Cozumel.More

Date of visit: February 2023
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Reviewed 24 January 2023 via mobile

Delicious food. Off the beaten path but definitely worth it. The charro beans were amazing. Have been there a number of times.

Date of visit: January 2023
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Reviewed 7 November 2022 via mobile

Amazing food. Friendly staff. Good prices. Please visit this wonderful restaurant if you are in Cozumel. It may look like "nothing special", but i promise you will not regret going there.

Date of visit: November 2022
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Reviewed 2 September 2022

I visited on two occasions while staying in Cozumel (I’m from the uk) and both were great. I don’t think there was any/or many (can’t fully remember) vegetarian options on the menu, however I just asked and was given a lovely mushroom option. I had...three little mushroom tacos with cheese that were very yummy. They seemed totally happy to make it for me. The waiter was very nice and friendly, calling us by our names. The lemonade is so so so tasty, definitely recommend getting it. It’s sour and sweet, just how I like it. The music is great, heard it’s live sometimes. Sad I missed that!! The food and drinks are priced nicely. I would love to come back if I visit Cozumel again, had a great meal and nice evening on both occasions.More

Date of visit: June 2022
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Reviewed 11 May 2022 via mobile

Just 3 blocks off of “the main” street. Great food, very affordable prices and excellent service! This restaurant is a great way to enjoy authentic Mexican food! Great for families just here for the day and want to have a good meal and a nice...experience. We enjoyed guacamole (made once we ordered it) and some delicious pork tacos. Lots of locals eat here. Cash only.More

Date of visit: May 2022
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Reviewed 12 April 2022 via mobile

Name has changed quality of the food and service has remained incredible. My favourite local food spot in Cozumel and we have been coming here for over 20 years. Unassuming, excellent food at very affordable prices.

Date of visit: April 2022
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Reviewed 2 April 2022 via mobile

This was a surprise find; we were waiting h for Testing (there is a clinic in the other side of the street) so decided to try this unassuming place; to our surprise, food was quite good and tasty. We found after the fact that it...had great reviews —which aligned with our experience— Place is not fancy so do not expect it. We had different types of tacos and all where very good.More

Date of visit: March 2022
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Reviewed 27 March 2022 via mobile

The food here is amaaaaazing and really cheap!!! The ambiance is really nice too, it is really tipically local! I LOVED IT!!!!

Date of visit: March 2022
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Reviewed 20 December 2021

This place, which is called taco tales now, is definitely not vegetarian friendly. The tortillas are good but the vegetarian burrito and torta de bistec were bland. It’s okay but not worth going out of your way for.

Date of visit: December 2021
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Never looked for one. Always get tacos al pastor. No Spotted Cow. Must try Fogon in Playa del Carmen. Their Queso Fundido is incredible.
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Yes, Los Otates offers takeaway services.

Los Otates is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 4.5
  • Value: 5
  • Atmosphere: 3.5