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Kinta Mexican Bistro

5ta Av No. 148B | Entre 2 y 4 norte, Cozumel 77600, Mexico
987 869 0544
Ranked #3 of 175 restaurants in Cozumel
4.5 of 5 stars 285 Reviews
Price range: $15 - $20
Cuisines: Mexican
Good for: Romance, Doing business, Local cuisine, Special occasions, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Lunch, Dinner, Reservations, Late Night, Dessert
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Good for: Romance, Doing business, Local cuisine, Special occasions, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Lunch, Dinner, Reservations, Late Night, Dessert
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Nashville,Tennessee
Senior Reviewer
7 reviews 7 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 28, 2012 NEW

my husband and I travel extensively and both agree that Kinta on Cozumel Island in Mexico, is our favourite restaurant. The owner, kris, has created a unique and delicious menu , the service is very customer friendly, and the price is the best anywhere for a top notch menu. Nothing else can compare so far for us.

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Montreal, Canada
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 28, 2012 NEW

I had the black bean soup. It had cumin and other subtle flavours. For a main course, I had the seared tuna. It was a very generous portion, not over-cooked and very tender. The margaritas were great, as was the wine.

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Houston, Texas
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2012 NEW

On our fourth night in Cozumel, we decided that we would make our second visit to one of our favorite restaurants there, Kinta. On the way from the hotel, we realized that our rental car had a very flat tire; we limped the rest of the way to the restaurant where we made the decision that we would just leave... More

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Houston, Texas
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3 reviews 3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2012

We had read the positive reviews but had no idea what a great expience and how incrediable the food and atmosphere were at this charming restaurant not far from the main square. Do not miss this expierence - dinning on the patio was magical, one of the owners even came over to our table to see how meal was going... More

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Okemos, Michigan
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 6, 2012

This was head and shoulders above all of our dining experiences on Cozumel, and we went to all the highly rated upper end retaurants. Can't say enough about the experience--beautiful design, setting, gorgeous outdoor area under tall trees and lights. Each dish was made with the freshest ingredients, and unique in its blend of flavors, each entree and appetizer a... More

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New York
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 1, 2012

Kris always manages to make delicious and consistently good food in his restaurant which always seems to be getting bigger and bigger. The patio is looking nicer every time.

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3 reviews 3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 28, 2012 via mobile

Really loved the food, decor, staff and ambience. Better and classier than the cheesy restaurants all along the main strip where waiters are begging you to eat there. Highly recommended.

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Norman, Oklahoma
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37 reviews 37 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 28, 2012

We had dinner there tonight and I HAD to make sure I reviewed it while I could remember how wonderful it was! (Not that I'm likely to forget!) We made reservations, but showed up 20 minutes early and were immediately shown to our table. Great atmosphere! This is a beautiful restaurant with a truly wonderful staff. The owner/chef went around... More

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montreal,quebec
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 24, 2012

First of all the lovely people at Kinta gave us a great table even though we had no reservations,and it was the last table in the house.Drink service was immediate & everyone in Cozumel is so kind but even more so in the service industry.I know I dont get treated like that in my own country.Now the food...simply fantastic.This is... More

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Newtown, Connecticut
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2012
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Just returned from 8 days on the island, during which time Kinta and their sister restaurant Kondesa (see separate review) became my #1 and #2 places for great food. I've been to Cozumel about 20 times now and had never been to either restaurant before, so it's really saying something that they instantly became my top two favorites. Kinta is... More

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