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Fans of Polynesian-style tiki bars should drop by Tiki-Tok, a casual second-floor palapa bar and restaurant on Avenida Rafael Melgar between Calle 2 Sur and Calle 4 Sur. In addition to the usual lineup of tropical cocktails (mai tais, daiquiris and piña coladas), house specialties include original concoctions named after major Atlantic hurricanes (beware: Wilma packs a wallop). Tables along the front railing are situated in a sandbox and overlook the waterfront action below; there's live music on select nights.
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Parrotheads belly up to the bar at Margaritaville (corner of Avenida Rafael Melgar and Calle 11 Sur), the Cozumel branch of Jimmy Buffett's theme restaurant chain. This place draws big crowds searching for what to do during the day when cruise ships are in port. Revelers pack the outdoor waterfront terrace; DJs spin Buffett tunes and classic rock.