LAS FLAMITAS — Restaurant in San Miguel de Cozumel

When you can get away from the tourist area and go back into the local areas, that is where the real food can be found. This place was on my must do list and I am so glad we stopped here. You know it’s local when your the only tourist in the place. It was full that night and they asked if we minded sharing a large table with another couple. We instantly hit it off and had a great time visiting with them. The server Mariano was excellent and so very kind and attentive. The food was delicious and came out quickly. The people we sat with later invited us to their home for a birthday party the next day. We went and had the best time. So thankful that we stopped in to eat dinner here that night. Can’t wait to...

We'd intended to eat lunch at a nearby restaurant, but we mistakenly went to Las Flamitas, which seemed to have a lot of local customers. We did not regret this error. The meals included a bowl of chicken noodle veggie soup, a main course and sides (we had poc chuc, with rice and sliced veggies, plus a fish fillet in garlic sauce with fries, rice and sliced veggies), and a glass of horchata. Everything was delicious and very filling, plus we were excited to have some vegetables. (ETA: We returned for another great meal, including a daily special of chicken in escabeche and steak...

The Airbnb that I'm staying at is right next to this little restaurant. In the owner's book of recommendations was this cute little place. They served a very delightful pico de gallo and some of the best frijoles I've ever tasted. They did me a favor and made me some shrimp quesadillas with garlic that were OUT of this world! I had a good night's sleep and didn't wake up in enough time for breakfast. I thought this might be a little bit rich for lunch; it was, however it does not take away from how delicious everything was. Make sure it's someplace you try while here on...