Panchos Backyard

I’m not sure why everyone else had a magical meal at this place. The food was mediocre at best. We actually had to pay extra for salsa and chips. The drinks were just as lame. I had BLAND fish tacos. I belched the rest of the evening. Very greasy, the salsa was actually Pico de gallo. Booooooooooooooooo but as hungry as we were we would’ve eaten a can of bbq sardines. This food was a total dud. I’m still surprised at the great ratings. Others at the table had under seasoned fajitas and another had chicken quesadillas. All fails, panchos backyard is a tourist trap. Avoid this place unless you want to belch all night or like hospital food. Goodluck

Great food. Great entertainment. Was recommended by Cruise Director Patty on the Celebrity Infinity. My husband has beef fajitas I had guacamole dip and chips. Both were delicious!

Love Panchos Backyard. This was my third time there, as a cruise destination and I have not had a bad experience yet. The food is excellent and the margaritas are too! Try the dessert sampler, it’s worth the price.

Pancho’s! This is the place to eat in Cozumel if you are wanting excellent and authentic Mexican food. The absolute best Mexican food on the island. It was so good, we went twice while vacationing in Cozumel. Great margaritas and a super friendly staff make this the best place to eat in Cozumel.

Great food and service. The restaurant is beautiful. I wish I could have purchased the décor (some of it is for sale). It’s right by the port so you can see the water and the ships. The pricing is fair. The menu is also in English. We had a great experience.

We stopped in for a late lunch after a tour during our cruise stop in Cozumel. What a great place. Everyone was so friendly. There is outside seating, but we decided to enjoy the breeze from inside.
The food was fresh and very tasty. The guacamole and pico de gallo to start off was delicious. I ordered the Pescado a la Veracruzana (it was mahi mahi lightly sautéed with onions, white wine, capers, tomatoes and olives served w/​Mexican rice and refried beans), my sister enjoyed her burrito. We also enjoyed some margaritas. Mine was mango flavored and frozen, just what you need on a hot afternoon in Cozumel.
I’m so glad we stopped in after our tour. This was the perfect way to end our day in Cozumel.
If your cruise ship makes a stop in Cozumel, I would definitely make time for Pancho’s. You will not be disappointed!

I stopped in here for lunch for four during a cruise ship stop in Cozumel on the recommendation of a local shopkeeper. What a wonderful break from shopping! (I’m a guy. What do you expect?)
Food was fresh and tasty, although I wasn’t exceptionally thrilled with my fish tacos. My friends at the table raved about their food, so I’ll just chalk my experience up to not making the best menu choice.
I had a Coke Light, so there’s not much for me to personally say about the beverages. However, those at my table who had the margaritas are still taking about the experience a week later. They must have been some pretty good drinks!
The service we had a Pancho’s was excellent. The waiter was friendly, entertaining and anticipated our every need.
Pancho’s Backyard is there for tourists. In fact, it is inside Los Cincos stores, a tourist trap in itself, which is on a street of tourist trap stores.
Having said that, Pancho’s is certainly a welcome respite from the tedium of shopping. To add to the experience a marimba band plays at lunchtime in the open air part of the restaurant.
Don’t forget to pick up a coupon for a free appetizer at the front desk as you walk in. Better yet, I just noticed a coupon for a free margarita on Pancho’s website (
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This is where you want to eat, if you’re in Cozumel. It definitely caters to tourists, but is very high quality; if you’re not venturing off the beaten path, then this is by far the best choice. Avoid the hopelessly touristy branch right at the port (if it’s still there), and be sure you’re going to the Pancho’s in the town. Please eat the «Suprema de Pollo» — it’s great.

LOVE THEIR STRAWBERRY MARGARITAS, guacamole and fajitas!!!
Staff is very attentive and friendly. We laid outside on lounge chairs by our table and they served us.
If you have some downtime in Cozumel, this place is a must for food, drinks and relaxation.