Basil — Restaurant in San Miguel de Cozumel

As a frequent visitor to Cozumel, and other parts of Mexico, I understand there are times when your taste buds may want something other than the fresh, incredible Mexican food that can be enjoyed there.

While spending some time in Cozumel my wife and I came across this cute little eatery called “Basil”. It’s a beautiful walk from the touristy area and one we highly recommend. You will pass colorful homes and of course, some of the most beautiful people in the world.

Speaking of beautiful people, that is what will be waiting for you at Basils. We were greeted with ear to ear smiles from the most genuinely nicest people we have come across in a long time. The gentleman, who no doubt was the owner and chef, took his time explaining the menu.

If you like “fresh made to order food” this place is for you! Even the pasta is made right at the shop. The ingredients are super fresh and cooked to perfection. I had a pasta with an assortment of vegetables. The veggies were excellently prepared yielding a perfect, mouth watering meal.

At the present Basils has limited seating. If I am not mistaken there are four to six seats making it perfect for a couple. But don’t let that stop you from having the best pasta on the island, (or quite possibly the world!) Take out is easy and painless. The Chef and associates are on hand ready to help you with your order.

This is more than a review. It’s a sincere “thank you” for the two memorable meals we enjoyed. Thank you for your kindness, patience and of course, excellent food. Basils has become “part of our trip to Cozumel” and we would not think of visiting Coz again without grabbing another delicious meal there. Be the “hero” in your group and bring...

Actually the food is very very good here but may be better to have delivered since restaurant service is so horrible. Be prepared to wait either way. Arrived and were the only guests in the place for 30 minutes. Our order was taken but then no one brought silverware/napkins or our beverages for 45 minutes. At the 1 hour mark a caprese salad came out (no cooking involved) plus 1 of 2 pasta dishes ordered and the sauce on it was cold. Literally another 40 minutes passed before the 2nd pasta dish arrived. Granted all the food was very good but 1) if we had wanted to eat separately we would not have come together and 2) we didn't expect to spend over 2.5 hours in this place waiting on food - we didn't get to do anything else we had planned for afterward because it was too late. Very...

One of the best kept secret of Cozumel. This place defines the perfect “hole in the wall” concept. Run by Ivan and his 2 cooks, they offer fresh pasta and delicious sauces. The salad is crispy with a mixture of veggies and hint of Basil from bushes of basil next to the tables… thus the name Basil. We ordered Diabla pasta and Habanero pasta. The former plate is an explosion of taste while the latter is a little bland. Ironically, the first plate is spicier than the second one. Order the fresh juices, for $50 pesos for a liter, it is a steal. Overall, highly recommended this...