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.

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

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

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.

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.

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!

I must have missed the boat on this one. I was expecting the "best tacos on the island" and left…read moreunderwhelmed. Very limited menu and the tacos I had weren't that great and hardly any filling over rice in each. The chicharonne in green sauce was mostly sauce. The ground beef tacos were soupy with lots of potatoes. On a high note the view is incredible. The restaurant is attached to the Tiny Gecko bar. We weren't sure if we were in the right spot until we saw the menu that read "El Torito". My beat advice is try it for yourself. The prices are decent. PROS: Ocean view Different style tacos CONS: Skimpy tacos with rice filler

Absolutely delicious! Rajas con crema, Chicken tinga and chicarrones in verde sauce on fresh blue…read morecorn tortillas!!! Sooo yummy! Good margaritas and a fantastic beach view. Right on the sea wall! We will definitely eat here again during our visit.

Like many, we don't like to hit up places on vacation more than once but we ended going to this…read moreplace three times!!!! Here are the top three reasons why you should go here multiple times. 1)The food. All homemade and perfectly portioned. The guacamole and cheesy dish was the best appetizer I've ever had. I was pretty full with just that. Even the chips are homemade. For dinner we ate tacos and a quesadilla, both solid and eaten quickly. Earlier we got an omelette and it was perfect with plenty of sides. 2)Price. We two appetizers, two entrees and drinks and it cost about 300 pesos. That's 15 bucks for us Americanos. If you walked about ten steps across the street, you would pay for the same food at about triple that price. 2)People. So this place does not have fancy music, TVs or even nice chairs. It's simple, clean and family run. They were always super nice and quiet, never pushing anything but still attentive to our needs. I hope you enjoy this place as much as we did.

Ay dios, this place is so good! On my birthday this year, me, my boyfriend, and two of my friends…read morewent on a booze cruise from Cancún to Isla Mujeres. Because we had been on the resort for the majority of the time, we were on the hunt for an authentic taco stand on the island. After passing what seemed like 100 tourist trap restaurants, we walked right up to this place. One look at the handwritten menu and quaint, outdoor kitchen, we knew we had found the place. The menu featured various tacos, empanadas, ceviche, and other traditional Mexican street foods. I ordered three chicharron tacos (because I'm obsessed with fried pork), while my bf ordered an al pastor, a chorizo, and a chicharrón taco, along with three empanadas. The food was made fresh, so there was a bit of a wait, but not too long. Man oh man, was it worth the wait. I honestly wasn't even hungry, but couldn't pass up the chance to eat street tacos in MX. The chicharron was perfectly crispy with a nice fat-to-skin-to-meat ratio. Did I mention that the tortillas were all freshly handmade as well? Additionally, their salsa picante was just that-- picante! It was hot as Hades, which wasn't apparent from the light green color of the sauce. But try some, it's worth it. I was in Mexico for four days and these chicharron tacos were, without a doubt, the best thing I ate. Nom nom!

Tried a lot of taco's while on the island. This place is in a great spot away from the crazy of…read moredown town. Delicious food served hot from the whole family. I recommend the gringas.

Wait: None it was getting close to closing and prep time for them…read more Server: He was a kind older gentlemen who spoke little English. So we spoke Spanish. Our purses was perfect! Food Quality& Order: I cant really explain how happy I was with this food. It was simple and to the point but sometimes tacos should be like that. Their el pastor was one for the books. Atmosphere& Decor: Simple. Indoor and outdoor seating. You can watch them cooking outside if you are seated there. We were and it was a nice experience. Again, simple place. Literal hole in the wall. Would HIGHLY suggest you stopping here. If you're at Chedraui, it's a block (if that) down the hill, right across from the ball park.

This was a great find on the island! A little further away from all the crowds. Margaritas were…read moreon point and the food was all delicious. Big bonus points for having a super cold pool to use!

Armando was amazing--best bar and best margaritas on the whole island! It's a must visit if you're…read morein isla mujeres for vacation.