This list was initially courtesy of Alma Libre Books

There are an astounding number of restaurant choices in Puerto Morelos. Obviously, seafood is a specialty as it is caught daily by our town's many fishermen. Here is a fairly complete list, with the days they are closed...

On the square

Triny’s
Moved next to Alma Libre Bookstore on the square
Open a whole lot of hours
Excellent tacos and Mexican specialties

Café de Amancia
On the square, 3 doors west of the bookstore
Special Coffee and light meals
Open early until late. Sometimes closes in the afternoon
No regular closing day
 
L’ Oazis
On the square, 2 doors west of the bookstore
Wide variety of choices Breakfast and Lunch & Dinner in high season.  Love their balsamic salmon.
Closed Monday.
 
David Lau’s
Located two doors down from the bookstore on the square
Italian and Asian specialties.
Open for dinner only
 
Hola Asia
Upstairs, on the square, 5 doors east of the bookstore
Asian food, Chinese, Thai and Sushi
Opens for lunch (1pm) and dinner.  Breezy bar.
Closed Tuesday

El Tio
Across from the lighthouse, just around the north corner of the square.  Mexican sandwiches, inexpensive meals and take away
Open all day and most of the night
Have never seen it closed, even after Hurricane Wilma!

El Pirata or whatever it’s called today
On the square, across from the bookstore
Wide varied menu
Open all day
 
Los Gauchos
Across from the church
Varied menu, pizza, pasta, great empanadas -inexpensive $1.50 ea.
Open for dinner only
Closed Monday?

Pelicanos
On the beach, just around the south corner of the square
Mexican seafood, best margaritas in town
Open all day
No closing day

Along the beach, just south of the square

Old Fisherman (El Viejo Pescador)
On the ocean, half a block south of the square
Mexican seafood
Open for dinner
No closing day

Taninos
Half a block south of the square on the oceanside road
Deli-style baguettes and salads, good wine bar
Open for dinner
Closing day?

El Coyote (formerly Bodo’s)
In Carmen Beach Hotel (formerly Hacienda Morelos), about 1 long block south of the square on the beach
German food, fish and steaks, lunch special = 65 pesos!
Open for lunch and dinner
Closed Wednesday

Paradise Pier
On the beach, just north of Hotel Carmen Beach
Seafood & Spanish cuisine
Open Daily

North of the square on Avenida Niños Heroes

John Gray’s Kitchen
About 1 block north of the square on Ninos Heroes
Fine dining, international cuisine
Open for dinner only
Closed Sunday

English Pub
Across the street from the Mono Azul in the Hotel Inglaterra.  Prime rib night and pub grub.

North of the square, along the main road (Rojo Gomez)

Café Finca la Chiquilla
One half block north of the square on Rojo Gomez (main road)
Special Coffee, light meals, crepes
Closed Monday?
 
Don Pepe’s Ole
One half block north of the square on Rojo Gomez (main road)
Mexican food and steaks, full bar
Open for lunch and dinner
No closing day

Habaneros
On Rojo Gomez
Breakfast, lunch & dinner, well run by a gringo.  Good food, lots of fish.  Open daily and air-conditioned

Spaghettino
One block north of the square on Rojo Gomez (main road)
Italian food.  Gioconda Bar is directly behind Spaghettino
for pizza and drinks                                                                Closed Sundays.

Mama’s Bakery
Moved to a new location on Av. Rojo Gomez, 1 1/2 block from square.  American style baked goods and breakfast & lunch
Open for breakfast and lunch
Closed Monday
 
Ojo de Agua Restaurant
On the beach at Ojo de Agua Hotel
Wide variety, American, Mexican
Open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner
Happy hour 2-4 daily

North of the square, near the lighthouse

La Suega de John Gray
On the beach near the lighthouse, the mother-in-law of John Gray is trading on his name.  Beach front dining on a deck.

La Petita
On the road near the lighthouse.  Sand floor fisherman’s hang-out.  Where the locals go for  Fresh Fish!  Beer!  Shrimp cocktails to die for!  Open during the day until dark.

South of the square, along the main road (Rojo Gomez) 
 
Posada Amor
Just south of the square on Rojo Gomez
Varied menu
Open all day
No closing day
  
Bara Bara
Nighttime bar, on the same side of street as Posada Amor.
Good atmosphere.

Mexican Pub                                                                                         Typical Mexican food at North American prices                                                                                  

Cactus                                                                                                Food & Drink & Live music on the weekends.  Across from the Maya Crafts Market.
 

South of town

La Marina
On the Marina at El Cid (open to the public)
Seafood
Open daily

In the Colonia

Valentina's
On the southbound lateral, just south of the highway intersection
Mexican food, plus burritos and fajitas
No English spoken, but very friendly, clean and inexpensive
Open daily

Pizza del Carmen
Just south of the highway intersection on the eastbound one-way road.  Pizza
2 for 1 every Tuesday and Thursday - They deliver too
Open daily