One of the better restaurants on Isla Mujeres. They are cash only (MXN or USD accepted). Reservations recommended in peak seasons. They have both indoor/outdoor seating. They do have a 2nd level outdoor seating area. However, the stairs are steep so if you need easier access, I would definitely recommend reservations. The food is good. Meat is cooked on a grill and the smell permeates the air. Good flavor. I requested medium rare on mine and it was slightly cooked closer to medium+. Although it was overdone for my preference, the flavor was still good so I didn't send it back. My wife ordered Coconut Shrimp. They are cooked & served head attached. She really liked the flavor. I'm not a fan of coconut anything but thought they were decent. We started with a Caprese salad, which was definitely big enough to share. We left very full so be careful not to over order. Bottom line - Really good food. Reservations recommended. Bon appétit, y'all. Check out my entire Isla Mujeres collection here https://www.yelp.com/collection/YZgGKQUTLXZ0K1-H5UtK5A?utm_content=Collections&utm_source=ishare read more

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Best steak on the island and awesome service. Been to see Sergio for the past 6-7 years read more

Limon - Filet and ribeye - Mexican Near Me - La Gloria, ROO

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I almost walked past it! But wow this is like a 5 star restaurant!!! The servers were incredible, the food was brought out quickly and OMG it was SO good!! I started with mussels for appetizers - absolutely delicious, but I love cheese. Then I got the 4 cheese pasta but overheard someone talking about the coconut shrimp so I got both. I have NEVER seen coconut shrimp this huge!! So meaty and absolutely delicious. And the pasta - the sauce was SO good, clearly high quality too. Literally cannot go wrong here. Also - they don't do cards but you can pay in pesos or USD read more

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Great food, and terrific service! The seating area is small and intimate, so reservations are a must. Will definitely return!

I really wanted to have a better experience here than I did 6 years ago...nope. We were one of two tables. The other table had 4 females. We watched the owner sit at that table and flirt. Kind of a bummer that he didn't care about the entire restaurant or the food that was coming out. The food was less than mediocre based on prices, but our server was great. This will be our last time dining here. Nothing was impressive, and everything was way overpriced. read more

Limon - Dumplings were the best thing we had - Mexican Near Me - La Gloria, ROO

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One of our favorite restaurants on the island! The restaurant itself is in a romantic garden setting, and the food is so fresh and reasonably priced. We always get the mixed grill for two, it's an amazing combination of grilled meats, veggies, and seafood. Also has the brownie, which is home made by the owner, and it was phenomenal. You can't miss this restaurant! read more

Limon - Mixed grill platter - Mexican Near Me - La Gloria, ROO

The staff were extremely accommodating and personable. The ambiance offered a rustic yet elegant environment. Now for the food, delicious. I've eaten at several fine dining restaurants internationally and absolutely enjoyed the creations of Chef Sergio. The House shrimp appetizer was unique and delicious and this was just how our meal began. We loved our entrees- Ribeye and the Fresh Fish Fillet. So good! Don't miss out. Great time! Thank you! read more

Every aspect at Limon is thoughtfully considered and expertly executed. The owner is the world's greatest bartender become the top chef and host on the island. read more

Visited Límon's on a recent girls trip to Isla Mujures. Great experience and definitely recommend. The chef/owner Sergio stopped by our table to greet us and give us a rundown of the menu which was a very nice personal touch. The food was delicious. Our favorites include: Hibiscus egg rolls, Shrimp Soup, Coconut Shrimp, and the fish. Not pictured is the Bananas Foster which was delicious as well. Would not recommend the chicken as it was a bit dry and the mussels while tasty had a bit too much cheese, so if you order suggest requesting light cheese. Overall great experience and will be returning on my next trip to the island. read more

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Our second time at Limon and the food, ambiance, drinks and service is top notch. Highly recommend their steak, lobster and the dessert in the pineapple...all mouth watering just to think about! Sergio is a great host to all guests. We recommend this restaurant to all of our friends that stay on the island! read more

Four of us had dinner here in a Friday night only because the restaurant we were going to eat at was closed. Very nice service and location, cash only (like many of the local restaurants). The owner introduced himself and spoke about the specials and his love of cooking. Service was fast and we did not feel rushed. The eating area is small and dark...not great of you're looking for views. The food was delicious: cilantro chicken, avocado salad, caprese tower, chicken satay and mixed grill for 2....our party of four all agreed the food and service were excellent! We had already eaten at many other good restaurants in the last 7 days, this was the priciest but in our collective agreement, worth it. Our bill came to $105 US (before tip) , 3 bottled waters, one beer, a mojito and a glass of wine.. read more

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Wonderful little restaurant somewhat out of the way but worth the trip! Sergio the chef came by our table and explained the menu personally, and the meals were amazing! read more

We visited Limon last night. The evening started with several items on the menu that we were not available. So, we decided to pick the mix grill to be able to taste their variety. After 50 minutes, the poor waiter came to tell us that there were no more beef medallions (waiter said it was best part) and they would replace with flank steak or chicken! After discussing that this was no equal with our waiter which he understood. We were informed that Management wouldn't offer anything else (rib-eye/tenderloin). So we ordered other items from the menu. 90 minutes after being seated we were finally served. Ribs were small, tasteless and far from tender. Potatoes cold. Shrimp in 4 spices were ok at best. We left before dessert. No conversation, no apologies, no efforts to make it right from owner. To top it off, something served made me sick most of the night. If you want a nice evening ... this is not the place. Try Fuego de Mar or Rosa Sirena. Nicer setting and far better food. read more

Sergio and his staff are top notch. We had a party of four and ordered appetizers to share that were exactly what we hoped for. Then we each ordered different mains and argued over, while sharing, who's was the best. We finished with a shared pineapple dessert that we all wished we would have had two of. We were on the island for five days and this was hands down the best meal. read more

We have been to Isla 8 times and this was our first time at limon. All I can say is WOW it was amazing! Our food was delicious! We cannot wait to go back to this hidden gem! read more

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There has only been a few places when I've been as impressed as I as here. The service, spot on

Nice place sort of buried out in a local neighborhood. Group of 8. Several had lobster. I had ribs. Good. Great service. Bit of a chore to get there. Recommend reservations as it's not a big place. On the speedier side for the island. Would go back and try other things. read more

Amazing dinner, fantastic service and food. It was our favorite dining experience while vacationing at Isla Mujeres. Allen was an exceptional server and Sergio was interactive and welcoming. read more

This is by far our favorite dining experience on Isla ! When you enter the restaurant you pass by the kitchen! The cooks are friendly and working as a perfect team. You then pass a few tables and step outside to a courtyard with upstairs seating above it. The upstairs is awesome! Request it when you make reservations. Sergio , the owner, was right there to greet us! Great guy! Now to the food! WOW!! Start off with the hibiscus tacos. They are unbelievable and a must try! The shrimp appetizer was excellent. The mussels were good, but I have had better over the years. In our group of six we had two steak filets, both cooked outside near us perfectly and both were delicious. We had a stuffed fish which was very tasty, and we had a grilled platter for two. The latter was huge!! So damn good as well. They had some excellent drink choices and though wine menu limited it was good enough. Service was perfect!! At the end Sergio recommended his pineapple dessert. OMG! It was served in a pineapple and is to die for! This is a hidden gem that only takes CASH, has in place excellent covid protocols and if your still dumb enough to smoke, you are gonna be doing it outside the front door. We spent about $100 US a couple here and it was worth every penny and more. Thank you Limon staff and Sergio for an amazing experience! See you next year!! read more

Worth the trip! The hibiscus tacos are incredible! I have never had an entree I didn't like. Beautiful decor. Excellent waitstaff. Good safety practices. read more

I wasn't even hungry but I've never ate food so hungrily before.... Price is good, service is great, and chef is amazing!! On the island, this is probably considered a 5-star restaurant. Food pic: Mixed grill read more

Limon - Mixed grill - Mexican Near Me - La Gloria, ROO

Absolutely amazing experience. The food and service were both superb. The pineapple dessert was one of the best things ever. Sergio and staff were all on point in this slower night. Wish the wine list was expanded... Because my ribeye was out of this world and deserved something bigger to go with. read more

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Husband and I had a beautiful dinner at limon! We were staying at PA so took a $5 cab ride to the restaurant. We had a nice table on the outdoor patio. It was early September so it was humid- but they had fans blowing on the tables. The service was incredible and it was fun to have the chef/ owner walking around talking to everyone and also Manning the grill! We ordered the stuffed fish with a cheese sauce and the pork chop and finished with the pineapple desert! My husband loved the stuffed fish and the cheese sauce that was on top. It was a large portion and he was externally happy with it. I had the pork chop and it was the best pork chop I've ever had and that's coming from a midwestern girl! The sauce on top was decadent. We finished with the pineapple dessert that was chopped pineapple , ice cream, bourbon and Carmel.... it was amazing! The owner also gave us a shot of homemade firewater that was fun. We also each had two drinks with our meal and it was about $75 with tip- so extremely reasonable! Make sure you make a reservation as it's a small restaurant that's very popular. read more

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One of the best meals we've had on the island, amazing little place with so much charm, nestled in a small backyard with lighting. The food was outstanding! Mixed grill had all the proteins. Ribs, steak, fish, shrimp and sausage. We didn't order it, but the couple next to us had the lobster! It was bigger than the plate. We had a nice bottle of wine and the best pineapple dessert. The cook came over a talked to us and asked how we were doing, nice touch. We WILL be back! You will not be disappointed! read more

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After reading all of the positive reviews on other sites for Limon, and the Vegetarian category, our party of two vegetarians and an omnivore set out with high expectations. When we were first met with the question "Do you have a reservation?", and sat at a black-tablecloth table, napkins places in out laps, no less, we felt suitably impressed, and for the first time on Isla, underdressed. However, things went downhill from there. Inside, a TV was playing a DVD about Michael Bublé a little too loud, and on repeat. We had to ask that it be turned down. Service was a little slow. We felt it was too hot for wine, and so went with the reccommended margaritas. They were OK, but not all that special. We went with the vegetable tempura appetizer, which unfortunately arrived lukewarm. Between our appetizer and main course, we were offered and accepted to be moved outside. It was far more pleasant; where you can watch Sergei, the head chef cook seafood and steaks on the outside grill. He came by our table and introduced himself, which was very nice. The main coursw was also disappointing: the two vegetarian pasta dishes arrived bland and overcooked, and of the four-cheese pasta dish, my companion was pretty sure that one of them was velveeta or american. Our companion liked his tuna steak just fine, leading us to understand that this is a much better place for seafood and steak. All in all, we left with the opinion that it's best to make a reservation for outside before visiting Limon, and to stick with the wine and steaks. It would be better if they removed items from the menu that do not impress. read more

I had dinner at Limon last night. Fabulous decor and atmosphere. The back patio is lovely with palm trees and plants, outdoor lighting and a grill station where the chef works. Seating inside is upscale, modern and intimate. The menu is surprisingly traditional with focus on steaks and lobster. There's even pork loin. Seafood dishes have an Asian orientation (coconut shrimp, tuna with hibiscus sauce, everything served with a spring roll). I wanted something lighter so ordered the cilantro chicken with rice and sautéed vegetables - it was delicious. The service was leisurely and unobtrusive. If you want a very good traditional meal in a lovely setting, Limon will fit the bill nicely. read more

Best service and truly best food. The menu has sooo many good options you must look closely. Ask Sergio and the waiters what they recommend. The atmosphere upstairs is unlike any other. This place is awesome!!!!!!!! read more

Limon - Mexican Near Me - La Gloria, ROO

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We searched trip advisor for a higher end restaurant with GOOD food. We had some rather tasteless meals and then a really horrible meal in the week we were there. We found Limon and were completely impressed by our meal from start to finish (we probably could have done without Michael Buble on repeat, but it was definitely amusining). Andrew ordered lobster which took a bit to prepare but we sat and talked then moved outside when the rain stopped. We were seated next to the owner who was barbecuing other patrons' meals and talking up a storm. He was a bit braggadocios but apparently had every right to be once we tasted his food. I ordered hibiscus tacos. OMG! They were amazing. They were served with a fresh guacamole that was drizzled with a balsamic reduction. Holy moly was it amazing! The owner explained that his wife is a vegetarian and has been cooking for her for years. Thank goodness because finding true non meat dishes here had proven to be a bit difficult when the locals only consider beef and pork "meat". Andrews said his lobster was terrific and perfectly done served with some heavenly mashed potatoes. He said it was super fresh and buttered just right. The owner bought us a drink and I believe would have continued to buy us rounds if we would have stayed. Unfortunately we had to go as we were both exhausted from the sun and a little over-sauced already. Knowing they were going to be closed the following day and that we were leaving the day after, we did not make it back but would have loved to if given the time. Overall we loved this place and adored the owner. We will be back for sure! read more

It deserves a 5, but because there were some extremely rare circumstances the night that I went, I have to give it a 4. There was a power outage twice, so we couldn't see anything, but I thought that made it cozy, plus the lights went back on in under a minute. They also ran out of the fish which we wanted, but it's because we went at such a late hour. GO EARLY and this will be an amazing meal. The tuna appetizers are delicious!! It's a little pricy compared to the cheap fish you could order from a beachside hotel, but the atmosphere in the backyard is nice and it's a nice experience if you want to leave your little beachside hotel or if you've rented a golf cart. read more

Best restaurant and chef on the island. Super personable, best meat quality ( from Midwest US ) and wonderful ambiance. He will get our business again and again. read more

Limon - Chef is working the grill with large lobsters and filets. Notice Cerveza within reach. He will answer any Q&A's - Mexican Near Me - La Gloria, ROO

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One of the best meals I have had. I had the tuna steak. I'm not a big fish eater. I asked Sergio what he would recommend between the lobster, Filet Mignon, or Tuna. He recommended the tuna. It was absolutely amazing. The others I was with had equally amazing meals we all traded tastes. My wife had the Filet Mignon. It was so tall it looked like a roast. I come to Isla Mujeres every year, I will be sure to eat there several times next trip. read more

We had the mussels, beef carpaccio, hibiscus tacos and filet mignon... everything, and I do mean everything was amazing! Sergio is the best and his vegetarian options blew our minds! We will be coming back to Limon and HIGHLY recommend it! read more

This restaurant offers exceptionally fresh food- I am not a foodie, nor would I call this gourmet. But the food was prepared and cooked with love, thought and purpose. The portions, they will tell you are large, but they are reasonable. The biggest portion of things we ordered were the habiscus tacos- and they were also amazing! I didn't give this 5 stars because they were out of the brownie, it was extremely hot on the back patio (needs all the fans on- no air flow) and there needed some music for the ambiance. read more

We didn't realize we needed a reservation typically, but were lucky to get a table on a busy Thursday evening. The food and service was excellent and the chef came around to make sure everyone enjoyed their food. Make sure you make a reservation by calling the number listed on here and Facebook. Also, they only take cash. The prices were very very reasonable. We will definitely be back... with a reservation. read more

We had a wonderful experience at Limon's on our recent vacation in Isla. The food was fantastic. We had the seared tuna and chicken satay. Sergio and his staff were great. We were very pleased with all aspects and continued to talk about it the rest of the night. read more

Fantastic meal and service at Limon. We enjoyed meeting Sergio, the chef/owner, and the careful and friendly service. The presentation of the food was lovely and it felt like we were in someone's home. We will be back! Tip: it is small and if weather is bad there isn't much space. Book ahead so you are not disappointed. read more

We have been coming to the island for 11 years. This was our first experience at Limon. We had made a reservation. We were greeted at 8 pm as if we were a problem. We were seated in the courtyard. No breeze and no view available. We ordered two appetizers along with our meal. All items must be ordered together as we were instructed. Our appetizers of avacado and shrimp were tasty. Our main dishes came out and were average. The overall experience left us feeling like we were not wanted and received average food. We will not return. read more

Really wanted to like this restaurant as I heard great talk about it... our friends had the mixed grill and said the fish didn't have much flavor but they continued to eat it..unfortunately when I complained that I did not like my steak as it was not cooked the way I asked the owner/chef came over with a rather angry defense of his cooking and the quality of his steaks.. belittling me about my ability to know a good steak... I finally got another type of steak but not without more insults as I wanted it butterflied .... this was not good customer service and I left feeling insulted. I would not go back. read more

We had high expectations for Limon and, unfortunately, were all around disappointed. Although the wine was good, the habiscus margarita was too loaded with habiscus. And both the pork and tuna dishes were meh. Nothing wrong, but not much flavor either. Not a repeat for us. read more

Amazing food!!! This place is popular so make a reservation first. We had the wonderful hibiscus tacos, caprese tower, and grilled chicken in a peanut sauce. The food was perfect, and we even got to meet and chat with the chef. read more