What’s the most unique Bar & Grill in Cozumel? You’ve found it right here, Coconuts! It’s a small Bar & Grill located on Cozumel’s deserted East side. What makes it unique? It’s solitary stance on a high bluff amidst a largely uninhabited stretch of beach would be plenty to make it a must see stop on the East side of Cozumel.
But what makes it truly unique is the fact that it offers free drinks for patrons willing to display their….. well…… um….. Coconuts. Before you ask….. we paid for everything.
You’ll find that we write a lot about Cozumel Mexico. It’s an inexpensive stop, provides a wealth of culture, features some of the best beaches in the Caribbean, and is surrounded by amazing waters to dive and snorkel.
We typically stay at all-inclusive resorts while there but we still like to venture out and experience local bars and restaurants. One of the stops we make almost every time is at Coconuts Bar & Grill.
It’s not raunchy stop, in fact I’ve never actually seen any anyone flash the bar tenders. I have seen proof that it happens though and you can see it too if you decide to go. Resting on the bar is a book, that you are free to pick up and thumb through at your table, with plenty of pictures showing female patrons flashing.
Coconuts Bar & Grill is located on the East side of Cozumel Island. This is Cozumel’s windward side, meaning the surf along the beaches and cliffs here is normally much larger than the calmer West side where all of the resorts and cruise ship traffic is located.
The coast along the East side of the island is largely uninhabited and provides long expanses of deserted white sand beaches. It’s best reached by renting a jeep or a scooter and driving 15 minutes from San Pedro. I’ve included an article about driving around the East side of the island HERE as I discuss our Top 5 Things To Do in Cozumel.
This bar is situated on a large bluff that overlooks the ocean and presents an excellent view of the large deserted stretch of beach. We frequent Coconuts typically between 1pm-5pm and we’ve never seen it crowded at those times, although we’ve heard it can have a nice crowd in the early evening.
After you park off of the road you’ll walk up a stone staircase under tropical foliage. As you ascend up the 50 foot tall bluff you’ll pass wild iguanas and emerge under a large palapa decorated underneath by the clothing of former patrons.
If possible, you’ll want to walk past the tables in the palapa to the few tables that sit directly next to the bluff under a grove of small palm trees. These are the tables with the best view on the entire island. Here you’ll sit while viewing blue waves crash along the rocks below then roll on to the Caribbean white sand beach in the distance.
Food & Drinks
The food and drinks are not cheap, at least by Cozumel standards. I don’t have picture of the menu but I seem to remember the jalepeno poppers were almost $8 and they were the kind you buy frozen to either microwave or deep fry. The best thing we’ve had there is the ceviche’, it was VERY good.
Also, the chips and salsa provide an excellent relief to the hunger pain as you await your drinks. I understand I’m not selling you on the fine dining here, I think of this place more like a great place to stop for drinks that happens to serve food.
The drinks were also excellent in my opinion. Since there is no power at this location you won’t have any blended options. They do haul in ice so everything is served cold, you’ll just have to settle for on the rocks. Drinks run $7-$12 each, pricey for Cozumel but well worth it when it’s the only place on the East side of the island.
The BOOK!
As I mentioned above, there is a book (actually multiple) available for you to pick up at the bar and peruse while you’re there. They contain pictures of ladies with their coconuts on full display. Most are taped into the old fashioned photo albums and taken with Polaroid cameras. No telling how old they are but I’m guessing some of the pictures are 15 years at least. I’d say there are 100 plus pictures per book, although we honestly didn’t look through all of them.
If you’ve been to Coconut’s be sure to leave a comment to tell us your thoughts on your experience. Also, be sure to send us your story and pictures of Cozumel and we’ll post it her on ChasingLime.com! Keep traveling!