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Read all the rave reviews but honestly didn't know what to expect. I got the tostada suprema which sounded delicious in the description. But it was basically a taco salad from Taco Bell. Even the meat tasted like it. I don't know.. the ambiance was fantastic definitely as we were seated upstairs and they had a band going on, but the food was a slight miss.
This place is amazing. A little off the main strip of the island, so it wasn't overly crowded. Service was impeccable and you can tell they really put care into the food they are serving. The Langosta Eggs Benedict with Pablano Hollandaise was exceptional, I'll be thinking about it for a long time. We also tried some of their tacos, and huevos ranchers, everything was a hit here. Highly recommend this establishment.
Don't pass this place by. It isn't anything to look out from the outside. Pastel colored building with paper signs scattered on the walls . They have all fresh Mexican offerings from Tortas, quesadilla, enchiladas, tacos , fresh fish, and tostados and much more. We had a party of 7, 5 adults and 2 kids. They were very accommodating moving tables to allow us to sit together. We had the mole enchiladas x3 , 1 chimichanga, ground beef tacos , quesadilla with shrimp , and one quesadilla with chicken. All the food arrived to the table hot. Lots of fresh ingredients and tasted great. We enjoyed our meal here and were pleasantly surprised by the freshness. All in was 78.00 this included food and tip. Great stop overall . It is in the center of town but further up than most people venture. Definitely a must try if your looking for authentic and fresh. This restaurant is cash only so bring your pesos .
Pedimos tacos de papá, y chilaquiles. A mi esposo le gustaron mucho sus tacos de papá, especiales sin carnes ni huevo. Yo chilaquiles. No estaban picosos, pero nos trajeron salsa macha y elevó el sabor! Excelente presentación y un servicio muy amigable! Lo único medio raro fue el queso. Sabía cómo artificial. Y eso que decidí comer casi de todo!
Came to Mexico for vacation. It's a busy island with lots of options but we wanted to eat grilled lobsters. It did not disappoint. Super fresh and delicious. Everything came out fast. Our server Pablo was so attentive and friendly. The location is only a few minutes walk from the docks. There's no ocean views but your on an island so it's beautiful everywhere you eat. I would definitely recommend the lobster here.
Really liked my mahi mahi tacos - the fish was grilled and seasoned so that it only needed a sprinkle 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. read more
2 years ago
I heard lots of good things about Reuben's. So we definitely wanted to check it out for ourselves. 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. read more
That lobster Benedict is literally the best Benedict I have ever had in my entire life and literally the best dish I've ever had with lobster! LOCATION & DECOR: Next door to hotel Las Palmas and across from Correos de Mexico within walking distance of playa Norte FOOD & DRINK: -Lobster Benedict is to die for! I've never had a Benedict so good! Vegas cooked to perfection with a runny yolk. Hollandaise was flavorful as well. -dinner platter fed about four grown men and every single thing on there was as flavorful as the next and if this meal was ready to five then the lobster Benedict would be rated to six out of five stars -Breakfast burrito West flavorful as well. -any of the Frozen margaritas are the most flavor for margaritas I've ever had as well. As good as it gets for a frozen strawberry, lime or mango margarita. PRICE: $$$ mxn -Lobster Benedict was $300 pesos. -Breakfast burrito was $180 SWAG/AMENITIES: -second floor seating with outside views -table service -full bar -breakfast, lunch and dinner options STAFF & EXPERIENCE: I don't come to this island without stopping here. This is one of the best places I have ever eaten and the staff is just incredibly personable and attentive. The food is cooked to perfection every time. I like to sit on the second floor right by the street so I can just people watch while I soak up the atmosphere. Music plays in the background and it's quiet enough for intimate conversation. Absolutely love this place and I wish I didn't always have to go all the way to the island just to have it! read more
2 years ago
Food was delicious. The entire group loved what they ordered!!!! 2 for 1 happy hour drinks!!! Service was excellent. Wonderful breeze on the upper deck!!!! Ambiance was amazing!!!! We were able to chat and enjoy each others company Highly recommend read more
2 years ago
9 months ago
Read all the rave reviews but honestly didn't know what to expect. I got the tostada suprema which sounded delicious in the description. But it was basically a taco salad from Taco Bell. Even the meat tasted like it. I don't know.. the ambiance was fantastic definitely as we were seated upstairs and they had a band going on, but the food was a slight miss. read more
3 years ago
This place is amazing. A little off the main strip of the island, so it wasn't overly crowded. Service was impeccable and you can tell they really put care into the food they are serving. The Langosta Eggs Benedict with Pablano Hollandaise was exceptional, I'll be thinking about it for a long time. We also tried some of their tacos, and huevos ranchers, everything was a hit here. Highly recommend this establishment. read more
2 years ago
A trip to Ruben's for Lobster Benedict is normally a highlight of a trip to Isla.... Unfortunately this time it was not quite up to par. Hopefully, it was just an off day. read more
2 years ago
2 years ago
Good food and atmosphere! We sat on the second floor. It is colorfully decorated and a has a great open air area. I had the waffle with fresh fruit. It was very good! My husband had crunchy tacos and they were nicely done too. We were served quickly and attentively. We would go there again! read more
Don't pass this place by. It isn't anything to look out from the outside. Pastel colored building with paper signs scattered on the walls . They have all fresh Mexican offerings from Tortas, quesadilla, enchiladas, tacos , fresh fish, and tostados and much more. We had a party of 7, 5 adults and 2 kids. They were very accommodating moving tables to allow us to sit together. We had the mole enchiladas x3 , 1 chimichanga, ground beef tacos , quesadilla with shrimp , and one quesadilla with chicken. All the food arrived to the table hot. Lots of fresh ingredients and tasted great. We enjoyed our meal here and were pleasantly surprised by the freshness. All in was 78.00 this included food and tip. Great stop overall . It is in the center of town but further up than most people venture. Definitely a must try if your looking for authentic and fresh. This restaurant is cash only so bring your pesos . read more
4 years ago
Pedimos tacos de papá, y chilaquiles. A mi esposo le gustaron mucho sus tacos de papá, especiales sin carnes ni huevo. Yo chilaquiles. No estaban picosos, pero nos trajeron salsa macha y elevó el sabor! Excelente presentación y un servicio muy amigable! Lo único medio raro fue el queso. Sabía cómo artificial. Y eso que decidí comer casi de todo! read more
3 years ago
Good food and the rooftop is delightful. Recommend for groups. Although service is amicable, it's a little slow but who cares because you're in Isla Mujeres on a rooftop. read more
3 years ago
Came to Mexico for vacation. It's a busy island with lots of options but we wanted to eat grilled lobsters. It did not disappoint. Super fresh and delicious. Everything came out fast. Our server Pablo was so attentive and friendly. The location is only a few minutes walk from the docks. There's no ocean views but your on an island so it's beautiful everywhere you eat. I would definitely recommend the lobster here. read more
3 years ago
Beautiful food Rubens does not disappoint sit on the main floor or covered balconies go find out for your self read more
2 years ago
3 years ago
2 years ago
This place is incredible. It's such a homey atmosphere and I absolutely recommend it. Go upstairs and it has an excellent breeze. It's comfortable and the food is so good. read more
6 years ago
Cozy environment with a full menu to choose from. Margaritas were delicious! Enjoyed guacamole/pico de Gallo, topped off with steak, chicken and pork tacos. -Rueben was more than accommodating to our crew read more
2 years ago
2 years ago
3 years ago
Good small place with good service, tasty smaller portion, decent price. Like everywhere prices have sure gone up! read more
4 years ago
Another amazing dinner at Rubens! A must for true authentic Mexican cuisine! Highly recommend read more
3 years ago
3 years ago
Food sucks service sucks. Saddest looking food ever. Cheapest cuts, boxed mashed potatoes and frozen veggies. No flavor to anything just salt salt and salt. read more
5 years ago
The shrimp Cerviche was amazing, beautifully served and the best I have ever eaten. This is a small restaurant with a strong local vibe. The service was excellent and Cesar is the best waiter. read more
4 years ago
Don't be fooled by Ruben's quiet, unpretentious vibe. The food is incredible and the presentation is unmatched. Don't skip the burrito and show up hungry because it's massive! read more
5 years ago
3 years ago
7 years ago
Absolutely love Ruben's! Came here because it was pretty close to our hotel and this place did not disappoint! The service was wonderful and it's a plus in my book that they had wifi! Moving onto the food, I had the Tostada con Pollo and it was absolutely delicious. Considering how cheap the food was and how delicious it was, I would absolutely recommend Ruben's! read more
4 years ago
6 years ago
Ruben's was listed on trip advisor as one of the top places to visit while in Isla Mujeres. We came here as our last stop before boarding the ferry. I wasn't super hungry because I'd just eaten a taco at a nearby stand, but I wanted to try it out. There was a special for 3 tacos for 80 pesos and a beer for 25 which is about $4 for the tacos and $1.25 for the beer so we got that. The tacos were just okay, nothing spectacular, but I'd want to come back when I have more of an appetite to explore more of the menu items that are recommended. Our bill was about $7 usd in total (I also had a horchata), so extremely affordable. read more
4 years ago
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