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    Ruben's

    4.5 (134 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Tammy D.

    Food was delicious. The entire group loved what they ordered!!!! 2 for 1 happy hour drinks!!! Service was excellent. Wonderful breeze on the upper deck!!!! Ambiance was amazing!!!! We were able to chat and enjoy each others company Highly recommend

    Sarah R.

    Read all the rave reviews but honestly didn't know what to expect. I got the tostada suprema which sounded delicious in the description. But it was basically a taco salad from Taco Bell. Even the meat tasted like it. I don't know.. the ambiance was fantastic definitely as we were seated upstairs and they had a band going on, but the food was a slight miss.

    Make sure you visit during happy hour
    Jim M.

    The best service. Great food and cold drinks. Make your way upstairs and enjoy the cooler breeze. I think this is a great place for a late or midday snack.

    Eggs Benedict with Langosta and Pablano Hollandaise Sauce.
    Sin L.

    This place is amazing. A little off the main strip of the island, so it wasn't overly crowded. Service was impeccable and you can tell they really put care into the food they are serving. The Langosta Eggs Benedict with Pablano Hollandaise was exceptional, I'll be thinking about it for a long time. We also tried some of their tacos, and huevos ranchers, everything was a hit here. Highly recommend this establishment.

    Lobster Eggs Benedict.
    Spencer H.

    A trip to Ruben's for Lobster Benedict is normally a highlight of a trip to Isla.... Unfortunately this time it was not quite up to par. Hopefully, it was just an off day.

    Chicken enchiladas with Suzette sauce
    Shauna B.

    Highly recommend Ruben's! The food is amazing and staff is friendly and efficient. The atmosphere is casual.

    Waffle with a blueberry sauce and fresh fruit.
    Lauri H.

    Good food and atmosphere! We sat on the second floor. It is colorfully decorated and a has a great open air area. I had the waffle with fresh fruit. It was very good! My husband had crunchy tacos and they were nicely done too. We were served quickly and attentively. We would go there again!

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    Fran H.

    Don't pass this place by. It isn't anything to look out from the outside. Pastel colored building with paper signs scattered on the walls . They have all fresh Mexican offerings from Tortas, quesadilla, enchiladas, tacos , fresh fish, and tostados and much more. We had a party of 7, 5 adults and 2 kids. They were very accommodating moving tables to allow us to sit together. We had the mole enchiladas x3 , 1 chimichanga, ground beef tacos , quesadilla with shrimp , and one quesadilla with chicken. All the food arrived to the table hot. Lots of fresh ingredients and tasted great. We enjoyed our meal here and were pleasantly surprised by the freshness. All in was 78.00 this included food and tip. Great stop overall . It is in the center of town but further up than most people venture. Definitely a must try if your looking for authentic and fresh. This restaurant is cash only so bring your pesos .

    Chilaquiles rojos
    Indra Z.

    Pedimos tacos de papá, y chilaquiles. A mi esposo le gustaron mucho sus tacos de papá, especiales sin carnes ni huevo. Yo chilaquiles. No estaban picosos, pero nos trajeron salsa macha y elevó el sabor! Excelente presentación y un servicio muy amigable! Lo único medio raro fue el queso. Sabía cómo artificial. Y eso que decidí comer casi de todo!

    Vegetarian burrito
    Johnita A.

    Good food and the rooftop is delightful. Recommend for groups. Although service is amicable, it's a little slow but who cares because you're in Isla Mujeres on a rooftop.

    Grilled lobster
    Albert T.

    Came to Mexico for vacation. It's a busy island with lots of options but we wanted to eat grilled lobsters. It did not disappoint. Super fresh and delicious. Everything came out fast. Our server Pablo was so attentive and friendly. The location is only a few minutes walk from the docks. There's no ocean views but your on an island so it's beautiful everywhere you eat. I would definitely recommend the lobster here.

    My breakfast is the one on top
    Toni H.

    Beautiful food Rubens does not disappoint sit on the main floor or covered balconies go find out for your self

    Fajita ensalata

    This place is incredible. It's such a homey atmosphere and I absolutely recommend it. Go upstairs and it has an excellent breeze. It's comfortable and the food is so good.

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    Service was excellent by Anni y barter . Beer was amazing and ceviche was de super los dedos !

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    Above average, decent, touristy Mex food. Points for accepting credit cards. Too bad they can't mix and match tacos. Nice 2nd open venue.

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    4 years ago

    Get the crispy tacos!!! 120 pesos for 3 tacos and on Taco Tuesday, 80 pesos! I can't wait to return to try the chicken mole enchiladas!!

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    I had menu of the day: salad + soup and fish with mango sauce and rice and beans It cost $95 pesos!!!!

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    Lola Valentina - Stuffed pancake

    Lola Valentina

    4.6(480 reviews)
    3.7 kmIsla Mujeres
    $$

    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!

    There was a saxophone player while I was there. I tried the chicken tacos. They were good. There…read morewas a table with a birthday there and the staff brought a dessert with a sparkler on it. And the saxophone player walked up to them played for them. That looked pretty nice. We sat next to the bar and there were some obnoxious gringos at the bar while we were there... which is common on the north side of the island.

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    Lola Valentina - Cute decor

    Cute decor

    Lola Valentina - Octopus

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    Lola Valentina - Lights out. But fun.

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    Rosa Sirena's - Hibiscus margarita drink special

    Rosa Sirena's

    4.6(74 reviews)
    0.4 kmIsla Mujeres

    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."

    The owners are extremely nice. She was very communicative through Facebook messenger when trying to…read moremake a reservation. There was live music which was very nice for the ambiance and the sunset. The bartender was really friendly and knowledgeable. Complimentary jalapeño bread ball was a nice touch. The pozole presentation was really nice and tasted good. The drunken shrimp presentation had a nice touch with the rosemary lit on fire, but felt it was a little lacking in flavor. The steak arrachera was really good with great smoked flavor. I would recommend checking out this little hidden gem when in the area.

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    Rosa Sirena's - Irish sign made us feel at home!

    Irish sign made us feel at home!

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    Rosa Sirena's - Exterior

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    Ruben's - mexican - Updated June 2026

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