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Pancho's BackyardvsCoconuts Bar and Grill
Both Pancho's Backyard and Coconuts Bar and Grill are rated highly by experts. On balance, Pancho's Backyard is preferred by most writers compared to Coconuts Bar and Grill. Pancho's Backyard scores 85 with recommendations from 5 sources like Lonely Planet, Travel + Leisure and Frommer's.
Pancho's Backyard
Concierge
Fodor's
Frommer's
Travel + Leisure Frommer's
Rafael Melgar 27, Cozumel 77600
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Concierge "Cheery marimba musicians play trilling tunes during lunch at this downtown courtyard spot, when cruise-ship day-trippers arrive to tuck into fishbowl-sized margaritas and deep-fried chimichangas."
Fodor's "Marimbas play beside a bubbling fountain in the charming courtyard behind one of Cozumel's best folk-art shops." Full review
Frommer's "Despite its popularity with visitors, the number of locals also eating here attests to Pancho's authenticity." Full review
Travel + Leisure "To find this restaurant, walk through the Cinco Soles shops to the colonial building's interior courtyard." Full review
Frommer's "Located in one of Cozumel's first hacienda-style homes, a simple, well-cared for building framing a courtyard...waiters wearing traditional guayaberas serve fajitas and spaghetti " Full review
Coconuts Bar and Grill Frommer's Fodor's
Lonely Planet Travel + Leisure
Cozumel
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Frommer's "This fun-filled beach restaurant and bar sits on the highest point in Cozumel, which really isn't saying much but nevertheless offers a magnificent view of the Caribbean." Full review
Fodor's "Classic rock and reggae tunes play in the background while crowds down cervezas, fish, fajitas, and garlic shrimp." Full review
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Be sure to stroll out to the quieter, outer edges of the dining area and admire the stunning view.
Lonely Planet "It's over-the-top touristy, but what would you expect from a cliffside bar serving tropical drinks with Jimmy Buffett tunes in the background?" Full review
Travel + Leisure "Walk up the winding steps and be greeted with the highest, and perhaps most stunning, vista on the island. Swing around the corner and sit along the edge of the cliff. "
