I dined here on Valentines day last month with my granddaughter and her partner. It was packed but…read morewe managed to get a table right away. The hostess was nice and got us in the door. She was walking us a little towards the back, but since it was my first time to Isla, I wanted to people-watch, so I asked about a table up front. As soon as we headed over, I saw why she passed it - it was right next to the saxophone player! Thank goodness his volume level was perfect! Just loud enough to be heard over the crowds walking down the 'lane' out front and the restaurant diners' chatting. But not so loud that we 3 couldn't chat. We loved it! Now these two can EAT - and love to try everything on the menu, whereas I tend to eat smaller portions. I ordered the shrimp tacos and they were fantastic - huge pieces of shrimp, so good! The lobster mac n cheese is so good, I would have loved to bring a big container of it home with me! The restaurant is very busy but very clean and tables are well organized for maneuvering a quick trip to the restroom before leaving. Our server, Maylen was attentive and pleasant. The bar area, facing the street, looked like a lot of fun, I'll have to try it next time!

There was a saxophone player while I was there. I tried the chicken tacos. They were good. There…read morewas a table with a birthday there and the staff brought a dessert with a sparkler on it. And the saxophone player walked up to them played for them. That looked pretty nice. We sat next to the bar and there were some obnoxious gringos at the bar while we were there... which is common on the north side of the island.

Eme took great care of us today!!! Great food great place!! Always a joy to come!! We always come…read more& great times

Such excellent vegetarian food and green juice. The atmosphere is great and they have a beautiful…read moreBuddha to greet you I have the tofu tacos and green juice. Service was also amazing and the restaurant even has a library full of books

Don't be fooled by Xantolo's location and Touristy perception. A local recommended it to us and he…read morewas spot on. Best dinner for us in Mexico on our entire trip. Service was a little slower and prices were a little higher but we did not mind. As it turned out, we were in for quite the night. Every dish was flavorful and better than the next. Their Mezcal Ceviche is not to be missed and their Carne Asada was the best we've had by far. The corn bread is also one of the most unique deserts we have ever had and the bonus on top, was the free live music we were serenaded with. We ended up staying over 2 hours to eat, drink, and listen to great music, people watch, and soak in a true vacation.

This review is on the drinks and the vibes. Every time I visited this location I was full. LOL. The…read morebartenders were great and I requested a Coconut Mojito (Coconut rum vs regular) Which is my favorite. And WE ALL KNOW Isla Mujeres LOVES their mojitos... But it was amazing :)! They also had a professional flute player as live entertainment and that was beautiful. The bar has swings and is very nice to sit at and people watch as all the foot traffic passes. I would add this place to th list.

North Garden breakfast never disappoints. Deliciously fresh food, beautiful presentation, and…read moreamazing service. The atmosphere is very chill, it almost feels like you're in a tropical tree house. All of their dishes are well seasoned and generously portioned at fair prices. I highly recommend them!

Was staying at Ixchel hotel, which is a short walk away. We had a great server and enjoyed a…read moredelicious, filling breakfast. I'm a fan of their spicy habanero sauce. The drinks were good as well. Even better, after leaving, you can walk down to the beach and start your day!

Excellent service, incredibly generous portions, and fair prices. Very low key, relaxed and…read moreunpretentious. Perfect place to grab some tasty tacos. Helpful to note, if you do not handle spice well, be sure to ask for plain tacos. The slaw they put on the tacos, while delicious, is fairly spicy.

Absolutely amazing food!! Don't miss it on the best tacos in town!…read more Fantastic service and very kind owner. Very clean and welcoming.

Great food, ambiance & service! I'm glad we tried this restaurant in our last trip to Isla Mujeres!read more

Please do yourself a huge favor and dine at Olivia's! Not only is the food amazing but the service…read moreis impeccable and the space is magical and charming!! Long time Isla residents. Mazel

Really liked my mahi mahi tacos - the fish was grilled and seasoned so that it only needed a…read moresprinkle of onion on top to round it out (and this is coming from the world's biggest raw onion hater). Pro tip with all tacos: you gotta eat it fast or else the tortilla collapses in your hand. They had these amazing chips to go with not your usual salsa but a ketchup/mayo combo and a very very spicy chili crisp. I made the mistake of eating too many of the chips and not having enough room for my tacos. The coconut shrimp was just okay. Very tiny shrimp. My husband raved about the lime soup here for the rest of the trip; I can confirm that it was excellent. Fun casual atmosphere - our food came out pretty fast, even with all of the tables filled. Bonus points for playing music videos of 2010s pop hits on the tv by our table.

I heard lots of good things about Reuben's. So we definitely wanted to check it out for ourselves…read more It's on the southern part of the island and we had rented a golf cart to go from the north to the South to check it out. This restaurant definitely had I more local vibe compared to some of the tourist places up north. As soon as we got there I could tell the employees or maybe even the owner started counting up how many women are party and started to shuffling the tables around to accommodate us. This was definitely one of the highlights in terms of The food that we had. Everyone was happy with their dreams and their food We got the mixed grill which served for adults. The shrimp, the lobster, the steak, the chorizo all of it was a good mix. There was a lot of vegetables like broccoli and cauliflower as well as a salad. Someone else in our party got the enchiladas and a burrito and they're very particular about their Mexican food and they both said it was the best meal of the Trip. The only item I wouldn't order and not because it's bad just because it wasn't as good was the carbonara. I ordered it to split between the children and they actually loved it but if I were an Italian I would probably be left wanting.

We love Pico de Gallo! Their tacos arabe are absolutely amazing. My husband likes their tacos…read morearrachera. The tortillas are made on the spot when you place your order. Look for the "wheel of meat" out front and you know you are in the right place. It can get a little chaotic in there when it gets busy but be a little patient and you will be rewarded with some of the best food on the island. In the mean time check out the open kitchen and watch the lovely chef at work, making magic just for you! Their prices are excellent too!

The venue was dead so we decided to give it a shot. Had a glass of white and honey had a glass of…read morered. We oddly ordered two hamburgers. Nothing fancy of course. Just simple burgers. The wine cake another venue but that always appeared common.

At first glance their menu looks like it's trying to do too much...Thai, Chinese, Japanese, even a…read morecouple Mexican dishes. I can't speak for the rest of it, but their Thai curry was AMAZING! Hubby got red and I got green and both agreed they might have been the best we've had ever. Our friend also enjoyed her drunken noodles. Service was good, as was the location for people watching. Tip: their pepper rating is honest, order accordingly. ¡Bien Provecho!

Always a winning spot. I love their red curry. The staff is always so lovely. The service is always…read moreso fast. And the ambience is always perfect.

Loved the chicken pita. Lots of flavor perched atop a crispy pita. Thought the classic was good,…read morebut less interesting. The guys running the place are super friendly. I think I confused them by asking for a Makers straight up in a glass. They asked, "With soda?" "No soda" "Oh, on the rocks?" "No thanks. Just in a glass." And the guy looked at me like I was loco, shook his head, and brought me a Makers on the rocks. Haha.

I saw all the good reviews and wanted a little break from Mexican since I've been here for 3 weeks…read more I arrived and was the only one there (it was low season, so....) I had missed happy hour by about 15 minutes but they said they would give it to me anyway. I ordered a Margarita and the Chicken dish. Words can literally not describe how delicious the food was.and the Margarita was strong and you can not complain about 2 for 1. For about $15 got one of the best meals of my life.