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Momma Rosa

4.8 (58 reviews)
ModeratePizza, Italian

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Casual
Touristy
Romantic
Good for kids

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One of the best restaurants on the island. Great service they were very attentive and the food was great we got the fried lasagna as an appetizers, salmon, spaghetti and meatballs as the entree and the two desserts were the best. Not expensive at all definitely give it a try

Pepperoni pizza - YUM
Jen S.

Great service, excellent food, and really enjoyed the off menu cocktail (whiskey sour)

Jannette R.

Friendly staff, very welcoming and accommodating for our orders via substituting sauces or pasta. Semi dressier vibe. Seated outside for a table of 4 & weather was beautiful. Daughter got her usual spaghetti with a sweet red sauce. She ate the entire bowl. I ordered the filleted fish limone capers. Very Delicious. Fruta Del Mar for my friend & she loved it. Chicken Alfredo which wasn't as creamy to me but daughter ate it all nonetheless. We all enjoyed our dinner & would recommend when in Isla Mujeres.

Birthday dessert
Tim O.

I made my reservation through Google messaging app. They were responsive and accommodated our birthday party. Food quality, service, and atmosphere were great.

Yummy pear, spinach gorgonzola and walnut salad
Danielle K.

So tasty! I got the basil and pine nut pasta and it was exactly what I needed tonight. The focaccia was yummy too, delivered with a cool bottle of vinegar and oil for dipping. Service wasn't super fast, but it was worth the wait.

The bread basket and dip- so darn good!
Jaime H.

Walking out the backside of our hotel, we came across this gem. Preface: my son is a pizza, plain bread, chicken nuggets eating 9 year old. We ordered the Bruschetta (ahhmazing!) A bacon and cheese pizza (omg!) And the pasta carbonara (so darn delicious) my son tried everything. My husband and I were in shock. He could not stop eating and trying everything...and neither could we. Probably the best carbonara I've ever had. They serve fresh bread basket with the olive oil and vinaigrette dip. Thanks to the picky eater, we had 2 baskets. I am back in Cancun and I desperately want to go back! Lol. Give this joint a try, I think you'll love!

So fantastic, fresh and fabulous!!
Journey M.

Back in town and this was a must once again! This time it was a little different for us.. So, let me tell you something, we were just in Sorrento, Positano and Rome, Italy and these Italian's here on the island of Mujer's can beat any dish that we had in Italy any day of the week - hands down..!!! The Burrata cheese was out of this world fresh and creamy. Then, their bread SO delicious! We had the Pesto pasta - my all time favorite - O.M.G - amazing. Then, the hubby had Tortellini with Italian sausage but the red sauce was so unique - amazing flavors!! Will be back to check out their Pizza..

Ravioli meat sauce

Food amazing service fantastic and every thing else fantastic I had the ravioli with meat sauce it was amazing

The best Italian food !!! I can't say how good this place is totally come and try it totally worth it Pizzas pastas and the sangría Plus the staff sooo so good 5 starts plus

Bolognese lasagnas!! Out of this world. Order it!!
Angie H.

I am unsure why on my seventh visit to the island, I finally made it to Mama Rosa. This place is absolutely amazing. They take really good care of you and welcome you from the minute you come in. They give you a nice little basket of bread and if you ask for it they'll bring you some olive oil and balsamic to dip it in. We came with a group of four so they were great they got us drinks and they got a nice bottle of wine and everybody was happy with it. I ordered the lasagna. It was out of this world. The first time I came I came with just a friend last week and I ordered the tricolor gnocchi. It was OK. I was not that thrilled but my friend had ordered the lasagna and let me have a bite. So when the girls got here I knew we had to go back and get some of this Yum Yum. So we started off with the bruschetta which was really really good and like normal bruschetta but still super yummy and then one of the girls got the salmon and the cream salmon. The other got the tomato and pasta. Overall everything was super happy with our meal.

Carbonara
Jenny L.

It was okay for a Mexican island Italian. I know it sounds strange ti expect great Italian food in Mexico but it was actually decent. I don't know how much I would go back if I was on the island again but it was bad. The appetizers were where it was at. The bread basket and the bruschetta.

Heather S.

Excellent Italian food in the heart of Isla Mujeres. Various fresh breads with oil and vinegar to dip, the little buns with garlic topping are amazing. Chicken Alfredo, Ham tortellini with mushroom sauce and four cheese pizza were delicious. Indoor seating is air conditioned, much appreciated during August, there is outdoor seating as well. Staff was very attentive and credit cards are accepted.

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Amazing Italian dishes. Pizza was very good. Great outdoor spot to people watch. Service was also great.

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Terrible spaghetti (I opted for linguine) Bolognaise has no meat. However lasagna last night was nice.

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I have eaten at Momma Rosa for the past two times I have visited the island and the food just keeps getting better!!!

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Lola Valentina

4.6(479 reviews)
0.1 kmIsla Mujeres
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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.

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Pizza Mike's

4.5(28 reviews)
2.9 kmIsla Mujeres

READ BEFORE YOU GO! As far as Isla pizza goes, Mike's is very good. But, they recently moved. So…read moreif you are looking for it at their old address (Av. Perimetral Ote. S/N 77400), you won't find it. I know where to go but, unfortunately, I can't tell you the new address. It's at the corner of Calle Paseo de las Aves and Calle Macabi. What I will do is screenshot the location while standing in front of it and maybe that will help you find it. They do deliver if you don't want to pick it up. TWO PRO TIPS: First, They only take cash and second, like many places on Isla, they will screw you if you are paying with American dollars. They will take it but their 'conversion rate' is high. Do yourself a favor and pay with Pesos. Now, as far as the pizza, like I said, its pretty good. It's a long way from the best I've ever had but it is one of the better pizzas on Isla. I don't think you'l be disappointed if you order it. Bottom line - Good pizza. Pay with Pesos if you can to save money. The address listed as of 4/1/25 (Av. Perimetral Ote. S/N 77400) is NOT correct. I hope this helps. Bon appétit, y'all.

Keep in mind this was the day after Tropical Storm Helene hit the area…read more We ordered, for delivery, the Mike's Famous Stuffed Pizza and cannoli. They didn't have the cannoli but what would you expect after a storm? I also asked if they could deliver ice, as we really don't want to head. Our guy delivered, on time, with ice! The pizza was warm and delicious and the ice was...well...still ice! He earned a big tip. I highly recommend!

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