43 Best Seafood Restaurants in Isla Mujeres

“We had an amazing time here. There were nine of us for dinner/drinks, and the service was fantastic. Each drink is beautiful, while also tasting good, and the food is delicious. Caesar, Abram, and the chefs allowed us to have a beautiful last night in Isla Mujeres.“

“Beautiful modern decor and sensational food and drinks. We had the jumbo shrimp and it was world class cuisine! The margaritas were on point and 2 for 1 which was great! The staff are very friendly and not pushy at all, don’t be put off by them not trying to coax you in, this place was a terrific find!“

“Without a doubt the best dinner we had in our 6-night stay on the Island, everything was delicious and so good that we forgot to take photos, but without a doubt it is a 10/10. Julieta served us and was very friendly and correct throughout the service, we chose a catch of the day from Veracruz and a Brisquet, truly exquisite“

“We had a nice dinner. The drinks were good. The lobster bisque and sea food soup were wonderful. Grouper as good as I’ve had on Isla. Waiter was very friendly and attentive. More food than we could eat in nice, relaxed atmosphere

Parking: If you need parking advice, take a cab!“

“We shared the cream spaghetti with shrimp.The portion was more than enough for 2 people. The sauce was wonderful, and the shrimp were cooked perfectly.They also give you chips and salsa while you're waiting. We will be back to try the coconut shrimp next time.The service was wonderful. The owner came over to talk to us, and several other employees did as well. It's such a wonderful family environment.“

“A coworker recommended this place and I’m so glad we went! I got a big grilled lobster tail with veggies and rice, and I din’t remember what my husband had, but he liked it too. We sat facing the ocean at sunset. A man came over and took our picture and printed it out AND put it on a bottle of tequila for us for only $30! Great service and beautiful setting! Look forward to returning!!“

“It is a good place to eat and with access to the beach even though it is a little cloudy, the food is good however the tikinxic lacks more seasoning and cooking, the flank steak burger is delicious, there is a variety of drinks, the waiter is very friendly and attentive , prices are between 350-500 prs.

Parking: Enough space on site“

“Excellent quality of food, we ordered around 10 dishes, wine and beer, everything spectacular, the food was very fresh, tasty and of great quality, the service was very good, the place was very clean, the living room, bathroom and kitchen, you will not regret coming and eating, highly recommended, I am from Argentina. and I was surprised by the place because it is touristy, they make you feel like a king!!!!“

“Variety of tasty food, we tried asada tacos, Alambre MAFER, asada quesadillas, all very delicious.
Also in the same place on Saturdays and Sundays in the morning they sell cochinita pibil, a true delight, the best we have tried by far, meat that falls apart after cooking for more than fourteen hours. The exceptional cochinita pibil cake. We will always return!“

“The BEST shrimp tacos on the beach. The staff are so lovely and hard working. Such a lovely vibe and very well priced. I make sure I come here every time I visit the Island. Could not recommend it more, my favourite place for sun lounges and food. Great people!“

“So good! Absolutely enormous tacos literally the biggest I’ve ever seen in my life (the fish taco was literally an entire fillet of fish) and soooo filling. Couldn’t even finish 3! We recommend the carnitas, pescado del día y los locos are the best!

Pro tip - if you go at happy hour (3 tacos & 1 margarita for 300 pesos) MAKE SURE YOU SPECIFY that you want that deal! The margarita that comes with the happy hour is much smaller, we got stung a bit with the bill at the end as we didn’t realise or specify that what we wanted was the happy hour deal and were brought our food plus regular sized (enormous) margaritas. But that was our fault :)

The complimentary 2 churros donuts at the end were also so great and such a nice touch. Muchas gracias!

Also big plus to the decor - absolutely loved it“

“The food was delicious and the service was great!

This was the best burger I have had in Mexico. It was huge and they didn't skimp on the thick tomato, the bacon, or the pickles. My husband had tacos and he said they were also delicious. Kids had a pizza and ice cream and sorbet. Yes, it was expensive for Mexico. However, half of the cost was a bed, which makes sense. There are a limited number of beds. If you were in the US at Myrtle Beach, you would spend at least $50 for a couple of beach chairs and an umbrella, so I don't get the complaints on cost. It's a tourist location. You can expect everything to before expensive.

Our server was a nice young man and they were quick to respond to our needs despite him being super busy.

My only complaint was that the DJ was a tiny bit too loud for my liking. It was not bad music, just a little loud.

Overall, I was super happy with ending up at this beach club and would return.“

“Excelente calidad, glamour buen servicio, pescado y mariscos frescos, solo un detalle, tener una lancha más grande o dejar pegar al muelle las embarcaciones, recomendación pedir varios platos al centro y compartir así como un pescado grande te lo pueden preparar en diferentes formas desde ceviche, chicharrón de pescado, pescado mantequilla.“

“The food was very delicious! The owner was very friendly and great to talk to. The best ceviche we've had in Mexico and the chicken and fish tacos were also well seasoned and the best we've had on our trip. Coca Cola was ice cold and the michelada was also great.

Gracias por la experiencia.“

“Was soll man sagen hier wird sich sehr bemüht das man glücklich ist. Die beiden netten Bedienungen haben einen sehr guten Service gemacht und haben auch Bede merklich viel Spaß an ihrer Arbeit. Die Tacos waren sehr lecker und das Dessert was man hier liest und gratis bekommt konnte sich auch sehen lassen. Würde auf jeden Fall wiederkommen.“

“We dined in for Javi’s chef’s table experience and it was phenomenal! The dishes were absolutely amazing. There was not a thing I did not find to be delectable! Javi not only explained his dishes he also shared stories and songs with us, along with his dad. Once again we had a memorable experience dining at Javi’s Cantina and Restaurant.“

“This is a must! Chef and every staff member were the best. Food is delicious and presentation is TOP notch! Chef cooked our fresh caught fish one night … and WOW was it all amazingly good. Such time and talent went into every dish. The menu looked so good we had to go back a second time. The tomahawk and fresh pasta were excellent! The beautiful atmosphere tops it all off!“

“We loved the place and the food, the service from the waiters was incredible, the Caribbean rice is luxurious! Just like the Marbella octopus, we arrived on a yacht, the restaurant has its own dock, and if they can't get very close, they come pick you up in a small boat, we went specifically to celebrate a birthday at that meal and it was luxurious!! I highly recommend the delicious mescalines.

Kid-friendliness: You feel a family atmosphere, it's not that there are games or a children's area“

“Very good food in a beautiful, refined restaurant. Our server was friendly and attentive. Pricing is reasonable. From the sushi (recommend the locally caught grouper/whitefish nigiri!) to the ramen to the miso soup, they know what they’re doing.Restaurant was very quiet when we were there on a Wednesday night - if you’re on the fence, go!! Support this quality business!“

“Incredibly delicious and authentic food away from the tourist traps near the beach. Prices are also extremely fair compared to the rest of the price levels on the island. We will definitely come back.

An absolute recommendation!“

“AMAZING FOOD! we had some of the best Ceviche in Mexico here. (Caribbean Ceviche) and the pineapple and shrimp was mouth watering. Oh and the fish tacos were yummy as well. Definitely coming back here on my next trip!!
Staff were on top of things and made sure you were taken care of“

“We tried the special of the day which consisted of three small lobsters with vegetables and coconut rice, all very good, cheap and accompanied by live music which every day featured different musicians with different styles. A nice little local place and away from the bustle of places full of Americans!“

“Beautiful setting overlooking the ocean and island wildlife. We saw an iguana and the waitress let us explore the view of the ocean while we waited for our food. Service was kind and attentive. We got the tofu rice bowl and avocado toast.. both were out of this world! So flavorful yet light. We left feeling satisfied and nourished. This place is a great option if you are a vegetarian looking for a yummy meal on the island.“

“Love this place! The reservation fee goes towards food/drink orders, price was reasonable, we spent the whole day there and each person was less than 50 USD. Free activities: snorkeling set (with ID) and paddle board. Arrive before 10am to avoid crowds. Food was delicious!!“

“My husband, 2 yr. old and I went here on a Tuesday afternoon. It was very family friendly and the view and aesthetic was just perfect. We started with the curry mango mixed ceviche that was delicious and a generous portion size, and shared the red snapper FOTD (a little over-cooked but still fresh and delicious with the house sauce). We ordered a kids meal and some drinks as well. Staff was friendly and courteously worked as a team. Our bill was ~$100 after tip. We would love to come here again!“

“Went here on a Weds evening for our anniversary. There were only 2 other couples in the place! Food was beyond amazing. I consider myself an expert eater of seafood. I ate the BEST lobster dish I have ever eaten here (Lobster Sergio Style). Here it is 3 weeks later and 1700 miles away, I find myself sitting here drooling when I think about it. Staff/Sergio was awesome. NOTHING to say negative.“

“One of the best dining experiences of my life (no exaggeration). My wife and I - celebrating our 20th wedding anniversary - had been on the island for several nights and had struck out dining-wise for three nights in a row. On our fourth and final night - and on a whim - we found Sunset Grill and were treated to an enchanting evening of superb food, service and atmosphere. The proprietors showed their love of the island and food in their gracious hospitality and sumptuous menu.“

“The food was good, however, way over priced in my opinion, there was only 5 pieces of chicken in the sweet and sour chicken dinner. But the vegetables seemed fresh and the flavor was excellent. The service was great, nothing over the top but it was good.
My one suggestion, the music was way too loud and wasn’t the genre of music to fit the atmosphere of the restaurant.“

“The complimentary nachos we got were nice and warm! It went well with the Pico, salsa, and hot sauce that we were given along with it.Husband and I were food-hopping in the North-end of Isla Mujeres, and Viñales Grill was one of our stops. It is a tentative 5 stars- friendly staff,, the wait for the food wasn't long, everything was seasoned (even the plain rice in the dish seemed to be flavoured). We both shared a Guajillo Squid dish, which was not spicy (for us, we didn't feel any sort of heat), and we like spicy. Now it could just me me, but I wasn't sure if I was crazy about the oily sauce of the dish. Only reason for the score on food. It didn't add too much of a bonus for me for the squid and rice, but that could be just me not understanding the dish itself.My husband did have a margarita, and he did say that was delicious.I'm definitely not sure about the rest of the menu, BUT it is worth a stop, because they offer so many options for what seafood you may want to eat, and HOW you want it cooked. If anything, the complimentary nachos is a win!“

“We came for dinner on a Tuesday night and were delighted by the location, ambiance and food. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The menu is a little unconventional in that they have a board that lists all the fresh seafood, priced by kgs. Being from the states we aren’t too familiar with that metric. The waiter will then describe to you how each fish type can be prepared and give recommendations. I personally don’t eat a lot of seafood but the waiter had many pasta options for me to choose from.The view was beautiful! Really felt like I was on vacation at this place.“

“Ordered shrimp tacos, shrimp ceviche and fish filet. The tacos were good could use some spices, ceviche was perfect and fish filet was an amazing texture but lacking spices as well. Overall atmosphere is amazing and the service on spot.

Dietary restrictions: Clarification with pork and alcohol being separate for halal option“

“Great place for sports fans to hang out. Lots of TVs and a big screen to watch on. We were here last week watching the NFL playoffs and ordered Food and Drinks,Owner approached us and asked how everything was, we said it was good, next thing we know a brand new order of onion rings came to our table and the Owner explained the breading on the onion rings we're to his standards or expectations and gave us a new order and chatted with us for a few minutes. Wait staff was very friendly and on point. Overall a wonderful experience! Will definitely be back!“

“The 2 for 1 drinks brought us in but the flavors kept us ordering more! The mojitos were large, full of flavor and at a great price! The guac and fish tacos were flavorful too! I wish more people knew about this gem so thus this review! Maybe if it had more colorful decor people would come in??? Idk. It was a great spot!“

“Cocktail bar relatively close to the center, the dishes are good, however they lack more seasoning and better attention from the staff, only 1 bathroom is not enough since it is also useful for changing clothes, prices between 300-500.
Pay attention when you receive the bill, they already include the tip.
Parking only for 10 vehicles but motorcycles are also available.“

“Best authentic Mexican restaurant on the island and service was very attentive. It’s at the South end of Hidalgo walk of restaurants and shops, but worth walking the extra block! We ate at several restaurants, but this was the best value for the money!!! We went back to eat here again for a late lunch the next day.“

“The place is okay, a small shack bar with an off the side kitchen, the food service is very slow. $55 USD seafood plate was great for the price. The only complaint is that the menu stated it came with lobster but was served Sea Snail instead (still a culinary delicacy) but is typically very hard to chew. The octopus on the plate was the highlight of this dish. I can still savor the delicious flavor.

Parking: Drive down the alley, and you will find the parking entrance to the right“

“Without a doubt it is the place with the best atmosphere to go out at night. It was full, there was live music with a lot of fun (the Cuban band was by far the best), people were dancing inside and outside the place, the drinks were pretty delicious. 100% recommended!!“

“It is a nice restaurant on the seafront. We ordered a chicken and some shrimp, the portions are not large but well prepared. It has a nice view and a dock. The attention of our waiter Jesus, kind and with a good sense of humor. Since the restaurant was empty, they moved me and my husband to a table by the sea. It was the touch. Recommended“

“Go to Fredy's, get the pork chops ? This was the only meal I didn't take a picture of because we were enjoying the food so much and Fredy is so funny to talk with. He mentioned he is retiring in Feb after 30 years, so get it while you can!“

“A nice place to eat, the food is well served, very good seasoning. Average consumption prices per person is 400. The only thing we didn't like was that they automatically wanted to charge a 20% tip. In the end they respected paying what we offered“

“Antonio was very entertaining- great tricks to keep a fun environment during COVID. Had TVs with live sports and descent menu. I even requested a certain type of tequila and they didn't have it, so he said wait 5 min, went to a local store and bought a bottle to bring back to the restaurant and serve us!“

“The departure of the tour an hour and a half later. For that type of tour, it is better to visit Playa del Carmen and have them take you to the cleaner, less dangerous sky beach and they will give you 2 vevidas and seviche toast and they will sell you very professional photos and videos“

“My friend and I decided to dine here for the 1st time. The staff immediately attended to us pulled out our chairs and made us feel very welcome. I ordered a bottle of Corona but I was given a can. I explained that I don't like cans of beer and I will take a mineral water instead. One of the staff, or it may have been the manager asked if I would still like a bottle of corona I said yes and he went down the street and came back with a bottle of Corona for me. There are so many dishes to choose from on the menu I couldn't decide what to have so I opened the reviews to take a look at pictures and recommendations. We saw the reviews were not great so we decided to just play it safe and order chicken wings and a portion of fries to share from the appetizer menu and if we were still hungry we would eat somewhere else. The food arrived and it was DELICIOUS ?The wings were crispy and tasty and the fries were good too so we decided to order a main course which was the meat sharing platter. It was HUGE and phenomenal. The steak was tender the chicken and pork were cooked perfectly the chirozo was one of the best I've tasted and the vegetables were so delicious. It was way too much to finish after our starter so they boxed it up for us putting the meats and vegetables all in different sections of the box. This restaurant went above and beyond and the food way exceeded my expectations.I live on the island and will definitely be returning often.“