Isla Mujeres Restaurant Guide
Island Food With A View
Updated February 2021
Welcome to Isla Mujeres
Just eight miles offshore from Cancún is the enchanting island of Isla Mujeres. This magical place has pristine beaches, a laid back vibe and excellent island cuisine. The main restaurant and entertainment area is around Hidalgo Street in the Centro (town center) area located at the northern end of the island adjacent to Playa Norte. However, you can find great restaurants spread throughout Centro, the Mid-Island Bay Area, and the Sac Bajo beachfront road along the island’s western shore. If you’re ready to explore the food scene in Isla Mujeres, take a look below!
Contents
Where to Eat
The Top Neighborhoods
CENTRO / PLAYA NORTE
This is where everything is happening on the island. Hotels, restaurants, beaches and more. This is at the northern end of the island and most places are easily walkable.
MID-ISLAND BAY AREA
In the center of the island, the Mid-Island Bay Area is where the various residential “colonias” are. This is a nice area for people who want to immerse themselves in local culture and pretty much hang out where most locals do.
SAC BAJO
A lovely beachfront road along the island’s western shore with condos, a few luxury hotels and sea view restaurants. Excellent views of the Caribbean with a mixed bag on beach quality.
Budget Options
Lonchería La Lomita
This small gem just south of downtown is most famous for its clay pot bean soup and seafood chile rellenos. Hang out and have an ice-cold cervesa to wash it all down!
Located in Centro
Los Tacos de Humo
Los Tacos de Humo is a big fan favorite because of its hunky fried fish tacos and refreshing margaritas. They’re even known for bringing guests a complimentary round of fresh cinnamon donuts!
Located in Centro
El Charco
If you’re looking for really well-done traditional Mexican food, El Charco is your spot. You can fill up on alambres, tacos, enchiladas, and chicken soup while leaving plenty of cash in your wallet.
Located in the Mid-Island Bay Area
Mango Café
Mango Café is a local favorite breakfast and lunch spot with a bright colorful atmosphere and a menu loaded with great tastes for everyone. They have excellent huevos rancheros, breakfast quesadillas, and French toast that you can wash down with a cup of their specialty espresso.
Located in the Mid-Island Bay Area
Midrange Options
Olivia
For a unique blend of Greek and Moroccan flavors, visit Olivia. The restaurant serves up heaping portions of sharable dishes, including Greek salad, baba ganoush, and mouthwatering skewers with homemade pita bread.
Located in Centro
Lola Valentina
The food at this creative Caribbean-fusion restaurant will make your taste buds sing! Everything from their blue corn empanadas with tamarind dipping sauce to their coconut French toast is scratch-made.
Located in Centro
Zama Beach Club
This hybrid restaurant and beach club concept features food from award-winning chef Federico Lopez. You can enjoy your meal while lying out by the infinity pool overlooking the Mexican Caribbean!
Located in Sac Bajo
Coco Jaguar
Coco Jaguar is a fantastic breakfast spot where you can enjoy delicious, fresh dishes and some live music. Start your day right with their breakfast burritos, eggs benedicts, and fresh fruit.
Located in the Mid-Island Bay Area
High-End Options
Limón
Guests at Limón can enjoy fine dining in a charming courtyard space. The restaurant has some of the finest steak and freshly caught lobster (cooked right in front of you) in town.
Located in the Mid-Island Bay Area
Lolo Lorena
This reservation-only spot is a memorable culinary experience that is a creative fusion of local and European influences. You can try imaginative dishes such as the filet in a banana leaf or the seafood cassoulet.
Located in the Mid-Island Bay Area
Casa Rolandi
Enjoy an extravagant dinner with a stunning ocean view at Casa Rolandi. This restaurant serves up tasty seafood plates and pasta dishes. Don’t forget to finish your meal on a high note with one of their scrumptious desserts.
Located in Sac Bajo
Staff Picks
Food Carts on the Town Square
Staff Pick – One of my favorite places to find some delicious street food in the evenings is at a food cart in the town square. When the sun goes down, these carts open up and serve delicious salbutes, marquesitas, tacos, and empanadas.
Located in Centro
Slowdown Snack Restaurant
Staff Pick – Slowdown Snack Restaurant is one of my favorite spots for a change of pace from traditional Mexican food. This Argentine eatery has delicious empanadas, flatbreads, and sliders that you can eat on the beach!
Located in the Mid-Island Bay Area
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I would never have known about the food carts if I didn’t find your website, YUM, a must visit. So unbelievably great. I just love your recommendations.