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!

Such great service and food!!highly recommend trying the appetizers and drinks! Don't be shy to try…read moredessert and enjoy the ambiance

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."

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.

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.

Ran into this place by accident. So glad we came in because the food was delicious and very…read morefilling. They give you a lot of meat in a taco so it is very filling. The waiter was attentive and so nice. Small restaurant that was clean with AC. Would definitely recommend you to stop by and get the dessert at the end too.

La Lomita is just OK. We keep coming back for the suiza…read moreenchiladas, but it has been a busy the last Two times. Chicken needs seasoning and the chicken is dry, like super dry. The owner is very nice and will greet you. It is nice that it is off the beaten path as well.

Walked up here from the south side on a day electricity was out all day. Glad to find a restaurant…read morewith power. We sat outside, ordered waters/sodas/beer. Good variety on the menu. I ordered the ceviche de pulpo -- absolutely fabulous. Husband and son enjoyed their chile rellenos. There was a vegetarian option for my daughter. Prices were reasonable. We ordered the chicken skewers to go for my youngest who wasn't with us. They kindly included extras of rice, beans, salsa, tortillas and cutlery. Only negative was the food came out at way different times.

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.

Came here and was seated immediately. Got the famous coconut French toast and also the Mayan…read morescramble with a side of steak arrachera to share - they didn't disappoint! Solid breakfast I would return for.

Nice people and good service but I didn't care for the food. Chicken burritos were meh, not much…read moreflavor and no salsa. Husband thought the burritos were okay. Came back a second time and ordered the tri mole enchiladas with Mexican rice??? and they weren't not good. Rice was really bad!! I was hungry so I put some of their hot salsa on the enchiladas and put the rice in the mole sauce to try to make it somewhat palatable. Still not good. On the plus side the restaurant is beautiful. LOTS of beautiful living plants all over.

I loved my breakfast here. It's along a busy street so it has a buzz; but tucked inside of the cute…read morepatio oasis in the shade, but with dappled sunlight, you can hear the birds singing and the local music is a vibe. I got the French toast for breakfast and it was muy bueno. Soft bread soaked in egg and milk and sugar was like a breakfast custard. The fruit was fresh and sweet paired with hot, salty crispy, bacon And my coconut latte was pure delight. I'll be back!

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.

What a fantastic find! This tiny little restaurant is literally in a family's home. Upstairs is the…read moresmall seating area and you truly feel like you are being fed at family or friend's house. They have a nice menu and everything we had was fresh and cooked to order.

Prefect service, great food. We love the upstairs ambiance and really enjoyed our night.read more

Off the beaten path and 100% worth it! My husband and I could not decide what to eat so we got the…read moreBasto's plate for two and added a side of rice. Fantastico! This might be my favorite meal on the island.

10/10 everything. Thank you Basto. Authentic, homemade, delicious salsas and although we didn't…read morehave it- the home blended lemonande looked amazing!! Ask for recommendations that's what we did :) cute atmosphere