Fodor's Expert Review Pancho's Backyard

Marimbas play beside a bubbling fountain in the charming courtyard behind one of Cozumel's best folk-art shops. The English menu is geared toward tourists and priced in pesos, but regional ingredients like smoky chipotle chile make even the standard steak stand out for a true Mexican-inspired meal. Other stars include the cilantro cream soup and shrimp flambéed with tequila. Although Pancho's can be busy, the waitstaff are patient and helpful. Pancho's has been in business since 1990 so it's doing something right. Cruise-ship passengers seeking a taste of Mexico pack the place at lunch; dinner is a bit more serene.