Cockteleria El Picudo — Restaurant in Puerto Morelos

Had heard good things about this restaurant so gave it a try Monday night. Arrived around 5:15 pm and the place was packed with only one outdoor table for two remaining. Despite being extremely busy, we were seated in a very reasonable amount of time, and greeted with a smile and warm welcome. Ordered our drinks and meal soon after the waitress took care of the bill from the table next to us, and within minutes, the waitress was back with tortilla chips and a black bean dip to snack on. Our drinks came soon after, and our meal, within about 20 minutes after that. My husband had the fish filet, and I had the grilled lobster and shrimp skewers. Both meals were piping hot, plated beautifully, and so tasty and perfectly prepared. The waitress checked in on us at least 3 times during the course of our meal (which was impressive because of how full the restaurant remained). We also received our bill in a timely fashion and thanked for our patronage. We will definitely be back and highly...

Despite clearly indicating what I wanted both in English and by pointing to the menu item with Spanish, I did not receive what I ordered. And no, I did not ask for substitutions. The fried calamari came with no dipping sauce and was dry and not even hot. I asked for garlic sauce (listed on the menu as an extra) to use as dip and I got a tiny cup of mushrooms with a crispy cabbage like vegetable in oil???)

Overall the prices were a little more than expected based on reviews and the food was definitely a major disappointment. I had high expectations based on reviews that excited me to go there in the first place. I doubt that I would go back.

I also asked for a hamburger with shrimp - it’s on the menu that way (I didn’t know if the shrimp would be in the sandwich or on the side) and I got a burger with two slices of bolognese and cheese. No shrimp at all. The fries were good and crisp but only a...

Best fried fish in town ! Best EVERYTHING in town! Great service great prices and great food! Watch out for payday ( 1SR AND 15TH of each month) lunch hour rush you might have to wait for a table because it's THAT POPULAR. Whole fried fish, garlic shrimp, mixed seafood cocktail, everything on the menu is DELISH! The service is awesome. FLOR always takes such good care of us. The attention to detail and we are regulars and she knows our preferences. Always smiling and full of energy no matter what the work load. Hands down better than the eateries down in Puerto . This...