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Compadres

4.2 (43 reviews)
ModerateMexican
Open • 7:00 am - 11:00 pm

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Good for kids

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Whole fried snapper
Ronaldo B.

To Lourdes, Roberto, Jeronimo and the chefs at Compadre's we say "Bravo "! Thank you for the freshest fish and the fresh squeezed lime juice margaritas! If you love whole fried fish, I had the grouper and my husband had the snapper. Both were superbly prepared. If you fancy a filet, definitely try the shrimp stuffed filet topped with cheese. But my absolute favorite was the whole fish, grilled and splayed Tikin Xic style, which is a Yucatán specialty. Heavenly. Oh, and if you can catch the fried lobster tacos as a lunch special, don't pass them up! They'll make you cry they're so tender and fresh. This is an Hidalgo gem. I give it 5 stars

Veg tacos
Shraddha N.

Walking by the streets of Isla Mujeres, bumped into this cute restaurant with outside seating. The owner was very courteous and polite. We ordered some mango margaritas and gaucomole to start with. For entree's we ordered chicken and vegeterian tacos. The vegeterian tacos were surprisingly better than the chicken tacos. Teh veggies were very well seasoned and served with this hot sauce. Definitely a good lunch stop for tacos if you are at Isla Mujeres

Ahh,  flood?
Marguerite A.

T H A N K Y O U F O R S A V I N G U S ! Oh Jeez, stranded in our hotel because of a monsoon like rain, by 11am we were coffeed out, and starving. We started down the road in ankle deep water heading towards the main drag, MIGUEL HIDALGO. While slowly inching our way there barefoot, the water level was soon to my knees. Another tourist , standing in the doorway of her hotel, asked where we were going? She informed us that it probably wasn't open, as the electrical wiring on the island was not very stable in storms. Oh dear, and here we are in water!!! HELP !! So we walked 3 doors down and Compadres was open for business, thank God. By then the water was over my knees....ok, I am only 5'3'. A staff member helped us up the steps, and we were 1 of 2 parties there. Kind of traumatizing! All of the staff was so calm, and assured us that as soon as it stopped raining, the water level would be normal in less than an hour. They were correct!. They hooked us up with Tequila Sunrises, and incredible breakfasts. Our food was served in courses, and that was perfect, it allowed the booze to kick in and settle us down. Biscuits, pancakes. custom omelets, bacon, and old familiar tater triangles. OMG. All served with a smile :-) Also, it was very clean and cute in here. The focus is on service, food, and cleanliness! Love It. Such an accommodating spirit! We left full, happy, and unterrorized. THANK YOU FOR SAVING US WITH SUCH A KIND HEART

Claudia H.

We came here for dinner, we both ordered a steak dish and oh my, it was delicious! So much flavor and cooked perfectly. Going to come back and try their breakfast!

Lobster tacos.
Rudolph R.

Lobster tacos were excellent, beer was cold and the service was fast . Edgar was a fantastic waiter that spoke fluent English. I would definitely recommend if your on the Island.

Lobster Enchiladas
Amanda C.

Absolutely Devine. I wanted lobster enchiladas and they made it happens. The green sauce is perfection. My husband was very happy with the seafood stuffed fish.

Surf and turf
Bruce B.

Last night in Isla Mujeres we decided to try this restaurant after reading the reviews. It didn't disappoint. Two of us had the surf and turf - filet mignon cut like butter and melted in our mouths. The lobster was flavorful. The seafood combo had shrimp, octopus, squid and lobster - all delicious. The presentation of the food was wonderful. The service was good, as he checked on us constantly. At the time of this review, this establishment did not accept debit or credit cards - cash only. I found that paying with Mexican pesos was the way to go as opposed to US dollars. Highly recommended for the food and service.

Amazing authentic food
Zack L.

The most authentic Mexican restaurant you can get on Isla Mujeres, and also delicious margaritas that are big enough for two people. Service and staff were extraordinary, we cannot recommend it enough

BEST MARGARITAS ON THE ISLAND

Tried the lobster tacos and were blown away. Cooked perfectly. Added guacamole, pico, Chipotle mayo and lime...BAMM! The margaritas, made by Roberto, were amazing and not over sweetened. Edgar waited on us and he was very personable and welcoming

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Rosa Sirena's - Hibiscus margarita drink special

Rosa Sirena's

4.6(78 reviews)
3.0 km•Isla Mujeres

Highly recommended! Food was best we had in Isla and the service was great. Clearly they care…read moreabout their team and customers. Grilled catch of the day was delicious. Drinks were interesting in a good way! The inside is really nice on the 3rd floor. Some good live music also. And the desserts were amazing! We couldn't decide which 2 to order so we got 3 even tho we were full and loved all 3. The Mexican lime pie is great. And the Mexican caramel pie is great. Go to Rosas!

Traveling to Isla Mujeres in early February 2026, we wanted to try Rosa Sirena's for dinner based…read moreon the many good reviews we had read. A reservation was easy to obtain via email and we were all set for a sunset, evening meal. We were warmly welcomed and promptly seated. The service was impeccable, the atmosphere pleasant with an acoustic duo playing mellow tunes in the background. Honestly, we were a little disappointed with the view that most reviews rave about. Our sever was knowledgeable and made several suggestions. We selected the Pepita Crusted Tuna for a starter, my companion had the fresh catch which was grouper, blackened with a side of the peanut sauce. I chose the Surf and Turf. For dessert, we shared the Key Lime Pie. Everything was beautifully presented, and quite artistic. The tuna appetizer was very good, but the main courses were frankly a disappointment. The creativity of the plate did not make up for the lackluster food. The steak was tough and poorly seasoned, the lobster was just passable but also chewy and not tender. The fish was not as well cooked as other restaurants downtown and again the seasoning was lackluster. The sides, lentils and mashed potatoes were just ok. The homemade Key Lime Pie was enjoyable but again seemed to lack a depth of flavor. If the food could match the service, presentation, and atmosphere then perhaps this could be one of Isla's better dining establishments, until then "the juice was not worth the squeeze."

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Rosa Sirena's - Irish sign made us feel at home!

Irish sign made us feel at home!

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Polo's Café Mango - Agua chile's

Polo's Café Mango

4.8(443 reviews)
2.9 km•Isla Mujeres
•$$

We ate at Mango Cafe several times for breakfast during our stay, and it quickly became a favorite!…read moreEvery visit came with a warm welcome and plenty of smiles from the staff. Nestor was the waiter, greeter, and all-around "make sure you're taken care of" guy. Fatema and Betty were wonderful servers--friendly, accommodating, and fun to chat with. And a big thank-you to Fege in the kitchen for the amazing food! The atmosphere is charming, with cute decorations and open-air seating. The fans kept us plenty comfortable during our October visits. Now, the food! The steak chilaquiles were the best I've ever had, and my husband said the same about his breakfast quesadilla. The famous coconut French toast absolutely lived up to the hype. Definitely worth ordering! But those potatoes... perfectly seasoned, topped with cheese, and mixed with a little corn. Sooo good! I'm still dreaming about them. Yes, we ordered them again. Of course we did. Prices were fair, and the generous portions made sharing easy. We're at that stage of life where we eat a little less and share a little more--but apparently, I'm still very protective of my potatoes! Wonderful people, delicious food, and a welcoming atmosphere. Mango Cafe is absolutely worth a visit--and then another!

Just as we remembered Mango from 2014, it is the best breakfast place in all of Isla, possibly…read moreMexico. It's a small nicely decorated restaurant. Everything on their menu is cooked fresh to order and incredibly tasty. The only drawback back is how busy it has gotten over the years, but their service and quality have not suffered.

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Polo's Café Mango - Inside the restaurant

Inside the restaurant

Polo's Café Mango - Stuffed poblano

Stuffed poblano

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Stuffed Poblano Pepper

Fuego De Mar - Roasted whole fish

Fuego De Mar

4.9(80 reviews)
3.9 km•Isla Mujeres

Very nice night!! We were accepted super last minute the night before Christmas for 8. Only 6…read moreshowed & we accepted the terrace. Only complaint was the loud metal plate out front. Clanking all evening But not their fault. The food made it worth it! We truly enjoyed all the food, ever we had was absolutely amazing!! The bread was a treat and nice & light. The best night for a holiday dinner. Thank you!!!

Fuego was indeed fuego (sorry). I was craving a roasted whole fish and the version that they do…read morehere was flavorful and a substantial portion, stuffed with spinach and some sort of foam drizzled over veggies, with perfect crispy skin. I would've liked the actual meat of the fish to be more tender (it bordered on overcooked) but still I walked away plenty satisfied. It does have lots of tiny bones. Bread basket came with the most delicious roasted eggplant in oil, I could've eaten just that with the bread and been a happy camper. The roasted octopus was not bad but a touch too heavy on the sauces for me, I would've wanted more of the flavor of the octopus on its own. The potatoes under the octopus, however, were perhaps my favorite part of the whole meal. Everyone else seemed happy with their food - the catch of the day (with the fluffiest mashed potatoes) was a very popular choice. If you're sick of seafood, they have steak and braised brisket on their menu. Really cozy and romantic ambiance as well for if you want to dress up slightly. This place gets very popular for good reason; I liked the little bar counter they set up out front so you can watch the grilling in action.

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Fuego De Mar - The two on the left were the mixologists, and the sweetie on the right was our server.

The two on the left were the mixologists, and the sweetie on the right was our server.

Fuego De Mar - Grilled octopus on potatoes

Grilled octopus on potatoes

Fuego De Mar - Dirty Martini. Mmm.

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Dirty Martini. Mmm.

Compadres - mexican - Updated October 2026

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