La casita de Indio 333 — Restaurant in San Miguel de Cozumel

We can't say enough about our experience with Indio and his family. This was a 10/10 experience for us and topped off a great trip to Cozumel.

We searched on Google for a good place to have some authentic Coconut Shrimp and we did not want to go to any of the tourist places close to the water to get ripped off. We had a scooter and drove to Indio's around 5pm to see where the place was.

It's just a 10 minute walk from the sea or a 5 minute scooter/cab ride. Indio came out to greet us and we told him we would be back at 7pm for dinner. He asked us what we wanted to eat and we told him Coconut Shrimp. He said no problem, see you at 7.

We came back at 7pm and Indio and his family greeted us and we sat down at one of the tables they set up (this restaurant is attached next to their home). They brought out some fresh guacamole and chips and we can see them working away in the kitchen. They were grating the coconut and we found out that Indio had actually sent his son out to buy a fresh coconut for our dinner request after we talked with him earlier in the day.

The Coconut Shrimp was absolutely delicious...so fresh and so tasty. Eating at Indio's is like eating at your friends house. They make you feel so welcome and they are so gracious that you have chosen to come and eat at their place.

We were both so satisfied with our dinner (we also brought our own wine) and the friendliness of Indio and his family. Our whole meal cost $380 pesos (guac & coconut shrimp). That's the price of 1 dish if you eat closer to the water.

If you are on the island for a visit, do yourself a favour and visit Indio. You won't regret it. There are so many great and cheaper options if you just get out of the...

Indio is very friendly, social & was unexpectedly generous. The restaurant is family run by him, his wife & their kids. He speaks English well (later we found out because he spent 24yrs in the US - California & Nevada).

We scootered over last night Tuesday 8/9. While we were there it started sprinkling for a bit then pouring rain for a lengthy period so we ended up moving our sampler platter & margaritas a few times - finally ended up inside where there's only 1 small table & a few chairs that were already occupied by new patrons that had arrived walking in the rain & were soaking wet. A few other small tables (3) were done eating & just waiting out the rain inside as well. He apologized profusely about our food getting wet by the heavy rains (usually they are short rains in this season), brought out a 2nd table so we could sit & finish eating. He also brought out a bottle of tequila & encouraged us all to partake on-the-house.

We all chatted & drank shots for a good ~hour due to the torrential rains. When the rain lightened 2 tables departed. The college gals from the new table didn't have any cash so 2 of them hiked over to the atm at Mega (we recommended the Citibank blue atm in the middle & to not put their card in atms that pull the card inside the machine because they can get stuck in the machines indefinately) & we stayed and chatted with the now solo college gal. Indio entertained us with some of his interesting life stories & life lessons. He treats you like an extension of his family & has made us customers for life ❤

All the food is fresh & delicious. The guacamole & chips are complementary. Absolutely superb!! I would give it 10 stars if...

We have been here in Mexico for almost a month and eaten at many wonderful restaurants during our stay here. Most averaging $150 pesos a meal. We read reviews and decided to give Indios a try especially after we saw 12 peso tacos on a google reviewers menu. After arriving and waiting some time the owner of the restaurant arrived and said he could Feed the 4 of us for just $45 american dollars. Shocked that a bario dinner with child waiters and no shade or AC would command such a price we asked him what that would Be in pesos, he replied that in pesos that would just be a a mere 1000 pesos. We asked if he would take a card as we didnt have that much cash on us and he said no. We told him we only had 600 pesos and that he could make an alternate meal for our party for just 600. He served us a family plate that was tasty but not enough food to serve 4 people. Needless to say, we left hungry, hot and our wallets considerably lighter. Gringos avoid. you will get ripped off while eating in the side yard of this...