Isla Mujeres Restaurant Guide
The Best Places To Eat On The Island
Updated October 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!
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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
Mango Café
$$ - $$$, Mexican, Caribbean, Latin
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
Food Carts on the Town Square
$ Public Market
It’s a truly Mexican experience 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
$, Argentinean, South American, Vegetarian Friendly
Slowdown Snack Restaurant is a favorite spot 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
Midrange Options
High-End Options
Lolo Lorena
$$$$, French, Mediterranean, European
This reservation-only spot is a memorable culinary experience that is a creative fusion of local and European influences. You can try imaginative dishes such as the filet in a banana leaf or the seafood cassoulet.
Located in the Mid-Island Bay Area
Casa Rolandi
$$$$, Italian, Seafood, International
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
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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.