This is a nice beach close to the cruise ship port. My husband and son were doing a fishing trip with the Western Caribbean Fly Fishing School, and they leave from this beach/restaurant. My daughter decided she didn't want to fish, so we spent the day at the beach and restaurant instead. There is an "all inclusive" option where you have access to the beach, water toys, and open bar and AYCE. They cited me $50/adults and $25/kid. However, as we had already paid for the fishing trip and therefore our lunch, and I knew we'd only be at the beach, I opted to pay a la carte for whatever drinks and snacks we consumed, and they agreed to let us use a couple shaded beach chairs. The sand is white, and the water is clear. You can walk all the way to the waterway without the water going above your waist. It's a nice beach. The drinks we received were icy cold, and they served up the best guacamole I've had. Service was attentive, and they are truly bilingual. Also, when my son caught 9 fish, they fried them all up and served them to us with rice and salad. That was part of the Fish2Dish tour that we booked. The fish was delicious -- the batter they use is light and just the right amount of salty. My kids don't usually agree to eat fish, not even fried fish, but they ate up all of this fish. Is there anything better than freshly caught fish served up on a beach??? read more

Most beautiful fish ever!! So tasty and garlicy. Folks I came to the area on a cruise and thank goodness this restaurant was open!!! Best meal of my vacation!! read more

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This review is exclusively based on our Hook and Cook fishing charter with Nohoch Cay as we did not spend time at the restaurant or resort itself. During our 3 hour fishing trip we caught 1 Mahi Mahi, 1 barracuda and about 8 small fish that were too small to keep. Our Captains Nacho and Miguel were very nice, however the issue with the trip was based on my communication during the booking of our trip that I was only interested in reef fishing. We have 3 kids that have gone both deep sea fishing and reef fishing and strongly prefer the experience of catching small fish frequently vs the chance of catching larger fish in deeper waters. During my inquiry emails prior to booking, I made it very clear that we were only interested in a reef fishing experience. We arrived right on time and were on the water within minutes. They immediately put out the trolling lines which if we were doing in route to the reef, I had no issue with. About 45 minutes into our trip, we were still on the way to the reef and all three kids were on their phones. I again reiterated our desire fish on the reef, but right about then we hooked our MahiMahi. Maybe 15 minutes later, we caught a barracuda, which my son that got to reel that in, greatly enjoyed. Unfortunately, that was the last big fish we caught. 2 hours into our 3 hour trip, we finally arrived at the reef where two of my kids had not yet gotten to touch a fishing rod. At that point, half of our group was sea sick and was ready to be done. We stayed for about 30 minutes and caught 8 fish at the reef. I feel like had we started with the reef as I had asked, the experience would have been a much more positive one. Instead, two of our kids that were sick and didn't catch any fish immediately declared they never wanted to do a fishing trip again. I don't know if it was a language barrier problem or whoever I was emailing back and forth with to make the reservation didn't share our Reef fishing interest with Nacho and Miguel but our trip was very disappointing as a result. I don't take low reviews lightly as these are exactly the types of reviews that I look for when I'm deciding what company to book with, but our trip today was a major disappointment that in my opinion could have been avoided very easily. read more

They have great fish tacos, beef, or pork, served in lovely corn tortillas. Loaded with salsa for a wonderful lunch! Service is very good and views are amazing. It can get LOUD but that's part of the experience. Plenty of seating. We highly recommend coming here for lunch! read more

We asked our cab driver where locals like to eat. She recommended this place and we were skeptical because it's on the strip. However, we were pleasantly surprised. Food is made fresh to order. My pulpo (octopus) was a bit overcooked and was a little chewy but the flavors were there on point. My husband had the special catch of the day, his dish was delicious and perfect. Prices are very reasonable and are not hiked up like other places in the area. They provide tortillas and chopped pickled habaneros upon request which was a must for us. The check comes in pesos but they also include the dollar conversion. I recommend you pay with pesos because they add a conversion fee which is anywhere between $5-7. No Enjoying your lunch with a wonderful view. read more

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Had the beef fajitas. Pretty good Nachos with chicken, basic but with good guacamole and flavorful chicken Margaritas were good read more

We were scheduled to go with a large party in June 2025. They say they will refund your money if your ship can't port. Well our ship couldn't port due to high wind. We reached out the same day and they said they would refund my large deposit. It is now Feb 2026 and I still haven't received my refund. I have reached out many times and they said I would get it but now they will not respond to text messages or emails. I do not recommend this place as they are not honest! read more

Wonderful beach food with a wide selection on the menu. (Pasta, salads, tacos, ceviche) They also take Visa and MasterCard which is a huge plus. I had the bbq shrimp and I enjoyed it however it must be peeled. That is a sloppy job when covered in sauce! (A side plate was provided just for that). It came with a nice side salad and rice. The chicken burrito was filling. It had beans, rice, chicken and guacamole. The chicken quesadilla was the second favorite of our beach eats here. The presentation is beautiful just like the beach view. Another plus is the WiFi. read more

Nohoch Kay - Chicken burrito - Seafood Near Me - Mahahual, ROO

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Our group had dinner here one night based on a recommendation from our dive shop owner.....we liked it so much we came back the next night too! I'm stingy with 5 stars, but great service, great food at low low prices trumps most. Pass on mixed drinks and stay with bottled beer or the local fruit drinks. It ain't Chesapeake Bay, Maryland Blue Crab (which really mostly comes from Texas now), BUT these Garlic Crabs are mighty tasty without the Old Bay! My perennial "go to," "gotta have it" in Mexico is Whole Fried Fish with Garlic. Some places let you pick the type of fish and the size as captured here by on of my group. Yum Yum! read more

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Best seafood place I have been to in some time. We had the tostada with ceviche mixto, spiny lobster with butter, garlic, white wine and blended it with the alajillo, and pulpo with garlic butter. All were fantastic and the lobster was the best I've ever had. Highly recommend this place. Great vibes and locals love it which says a lot. read more

After looking over reviews, we decided to give Nohoch Kay a try and we were not disappointed! We were greeted by Yrebie and Mario and explained all the wonderful things they had to offer. We had lounge chairs with umbrella on a nice quiet beach. They checked on us every 20 min or so to see if we needed drinks or food. We had lunch in their restaurant, which had a small limited menu, but it was fresh and tasted good. Restrooms were clean, transportation in nice cabs, and service was great! read more

Nohoch Kay - Beach time a Costa Maya - Seafood Near Me - Mahahual, ROO

The food was good. The problem comes with the bill not reflecting what was described and ordered. We were told 3 times before ordering that what we were to have was Grouper, yet when the bill arrived, the price was increased by 100 pesos. When questioned, we were told what was served was Mero, not Grouper. We were not advised of this while ordering or eating. It was only when money needed to change hands that we were told. We were never asked if it would be OK to serve Mero (with the price difference) instead. This type of shady business is what left us with a bad taste for the restaurant. We travel here at least twice yearly and will not recommend to eat here for business dealings alone. read more

The best seafood tacos I have ever had of any kind anywhere really truly amazing I had the garlic white wine shrimp tacos unbelievable I will dream about these tacos until I come back read more

Nohoch Kay - Seafood Near Me - Mahahual, ROO

I mean just look at the picture... They brought out a few freshly caught whole red snapper from which we could choose. We made our selection. They deep fried the whole thing. A bit of lime, a bit of salt... tortillas, rice, salad, maybe a little pico de gallo on the side. So very, very freakin' delicious. We still talk about that meal. It doesn't get any better than that... Perfection. read more

Nohoch Kay - Seafood Near Me - Mahahual, ROO

Stopped here while on a cruise. This was our second time here and again, it did not disappoint. Staff is friendly. Food is good. Bathrooms are clean. You have a great view of the beach and a nice breeze blows into the dining room. Again, I'd recommend the Nohoch Kay Special. Their seafood dishes in general are very good. I'd absolutely recommend this place to anyone in the area or anyone who plans to visit Costa Maya and Mahahual. read more

Best spot for foodies on the Mahahual boardwalk! Very fresh seafood. Staff was friendly and helpful... and we had the least expensive meal of anywhere else we ate while here! Our waiter Carlos assured me I wanted the seafood stuffed fish - and he was right (see pics). The ceviche was so spectacular - only downside: the closed at 6:00, so we couldn't go back for dinner! read more

amazing food and beautiful view of the sea.. we got the coconut shrimps- highly recommend

This trip was so relaxing and fun and of course can't come to Mahahual and skip this place Nohoch Kay, it's an absolutely point of visit, every time you come by this way. Nice people, delicious food and the location be better in front of the beach. read more

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O added 3 stars considering the previous reviews. I ate tostada ceviche fish and shrimp, the tostada had a strong lemon flavor same as fish ceviche, my girlfriend ordered a shrimp dish but the shrimp where not cleaned. Service was good and the Ojo Rojo (Clamato). I went to the restraint for the tacos, however the tacos are only available in the morning until 4 pm. The ambiance was ok and the time for the dish also was good read more

In our cruise ship, we did some research on where we wanted to go. Immediately, my husband knew he wanted to go here. We showed the name to the taxi driver and they immediately knew where it was. However, the driver took us to a different location. That place was miserable--crowded & expensive. My husband was determined to enjoy. So after we downed our margs, we found another taxi driver & told him we want to go here. We arrived & were soooooo pleased that we decided to move from our previous location. There were minimal people, communal toys for sand fun, shallow warm water, & great food & drinks. The service was also wonderful. We ordered a ton of food & drinks that cost us a total of $63 USD. This was definitely our favorite day of our cruise. P.S. the bathroom was super clean read more

This is the best place I have eaten in Costa Maya, the food was amazing I'm an saying amazing. The fresh squeezed lemonade was delightful under the hot sun. Best part is they have a beach access when you consume at the restaurant. Please don't not be fooled by other locations. ONLY stop here!!! read more

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Whether you are a local or tourist wondering the streets of Mahahual this place is a must. The food, service and environment is exactly what you would expect from a restaurant located on beautiful Costa Maya. As an appetizer ordered their chips and salsa (pico de gayo) and could tell the onions, tomatoes where freshly prepared. We also ordered mixed fish civeche (medium size) and a few tacos; if you are hungry, it perfect since their portions are bigger than most. We finished this meal with a pair of delicious 1800 margaritas. Everything in this place tasted authentic and fresh, nothing seemed pre-made, premixed or artificial. If it wasn't because our cruise ship was leaving port, we would have spent the entire day/evening hanging out listening to live music and sipping on margaritas. read more

Nohoch Kay - Ceviche - Seafood Near Me - Mahahual, ROO

Great restaurant and service! I went fishing with Nick with Fish2Dish and it was legit good. Had fun, drinks were good and food was on point. Enjoyed and will be back! read more

Oh. My. God. I am in heaven right now. I'm not even kidding when I say this is probably the best fish I've ever had. Everything is extremely fresh, the restaurant is right in front of the beach, the waiters are very friendly, I mean what more could you ask for? You guys I don't even wanna leave. Their dedos de pescado are like fish and chips but better, and it's probably my favorite thing right now. I highly recommend this restaurant if you're in the area because it's worth it. That and I finished my food in like 10 minutes flat. read more

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Hands down the best hidden gem in Mexico! Amazing service and staff! Been here twice now and you can't beat the atmosphere. The food is absolutely amazing! Will be back again for sure! read more

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The food, drinks, location, cleanliness, service was amazing! Totally recommend this place and thank you Juan Carlos for the excellent service you provided. The tamarindo margaritas are delicious! Please try the habanero sauce! read more

Nohoch Kay - The shrimp aguachiles are yummy! - Seafood Near Me - Mahahual, ROO

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It was a lovely experience with decent food and great drinks. However, it did take long to get our orders. More waiters would have made this better. read more

I give this place a three because the food took long and you can find better dishes in other restaurants near by. The service was good and the place is spacious but the food is just okay. Stick to the shrimp ceviche along with their spicy salsa in a mustard looking bottle, it was good! read more

Ok, so I came here 3 times during my 2 night stay in Mahahual. It's hard to do any better if you like solid Mexican seafood. The beach side ambiance is no frills yet still a bit cute. You can eat in the restaurant or out on the sand. The ceviche is really good as are the fish and octopus tacos. If I ever come back to this part of Quintana Roo, I won't hesitate to stop here for food. read more

Nohoch Kay - Seafood Near Me - Mahahual, ROO

This place was awesome. I don't recommend booking the all inclusive because the drinks and food are so cheap. The beach was ok but when we came it was raining on and off so we opted for food and drinks. Best shrimp quesadillas I have ever had in my life. It was so fresh! The drinks were awesome at an incredible price. They were well poured and service was great. I want to come back to this island just to come here! read more

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Our cruise ship docked in Costa Maya Mexico. I searched for a restaurant Beach Club that we could chill for the day at. The staff was so friendly, and accommodating. The food was absolutely amazing, and the beach was breathtaking! I would definitely recommend this place to anyone who is looking for a relaxing day with amazing food and drink! Can't wait to go back! read more

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I got the grilled fish fillet. The salad didn't come with dressing, which was odd and the sauce they gave us was way too spicy for me, but overall it was good. My husband got the vegetarian quesadilla, it had a lot of flavor, very delicious. read more

Absolutely fantastic. Guac great. Salsa beautifully minced and prepared. Wife got the tequila shrimp and I ordered the nohoch kay filet special. Both just amazing dishes. Drinks handmade and delish. Service wonderful. Don't let the cab drivers that take you to this place convince you to go other places they may be in cahoots with. You won't find better here. read more

Did the all inclusive option here while in port on Carnival Cruise. Easy taxi ride there and back. The weather was terrible, big storm came through, but the staff did everything they could to keep everyone dry and happy. Excellent customer service. Shrimp ceviche was great! The drinks were good and the tequila shots did their job. The water was not awesome due to sea grass and they even gave us the option of not staying when we arrived because of it, but it was not there fault. Overall everything was clean. Beach massages were excellent. Definitely recommend, and we will be back if we are ever in the area again! read more

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We recently visited as an excursion during our cruise. It was a relaxing, pleasant day for us. The staff worked hard to make sure we felt welcomed and had a great day. The reservation and check-in processes were seamless, as well. Should we visit Costa Maya in the future we will definitely be back! read more

Great day in Mahahual. We reserved bikes from Coral Go online. They met us just outside the cruise port with ebikes, helmets, and a bottle water. We explored all morning while it was still quiet and not too hot. Had a great lunch and beers at Nohoch Kay, and then spent the afternoon in their lounge chairs. Topped it off with an hour deep tissue massage deep from Veronica for $25. Top quality massage! read more

The best restaurant we've found in the area, amazing quality, prices, and friendly staff. Can't say enough good things about Nohoch Kay! read more

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My group on a cruise booked an all-inclusive excursion here. We had to take a taxi from the port where we were taken to a few blocks away and made the rest of the trip on foot. There was live music and the customers were the focus of the staff's attention. The food was incredible and the drinks were plentiful. The beach is beautiful and there are kayaks included. Bring cash because you will want to tip them well! read more

Best Mexican food in the area if not some of the best I've ever had. I had some fish covered in coconut milk with spices and shrimp. Just mind blowing all the flavors. The view of the ocean is right there across the street from the beach. I can't wait to come back here in 3 weeks! read more

This was our favorite restaurant while our two day stay at Mahahual. The menu has many different choices for food options. I had the mixed seafood soup which was amazing, I also tried my husbands shrimp cocktail which was also great. My son ordered the dish named Nohoch Kay which is stuffed fish filet, he said, "it's the best dish I've ever had." The piñadas and fresadas are very refreshing non alcoholic drinks. It was 6 of us and we all loved our drinks and dishes. Atmosphere was great and the staff was very friendly. read more

Nohoch Kay - Mixed seafood soup - Seafood Near Me - Mahahual, ROO

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