First off, the food was amazing. The staff there know how to make good food. The service is good…read more We stayed at the air B and B in addition to eating/drinking at the bar. The room itself was adequate. The advertisement says the kitchen was fully stocked. It was not. The downstairs bathroom sink was broken. Bring your own supplies if you plan to cook there. The host and staff live on site which is helpful. The front door has no lock on it. Insects are viscous. The host gets very "handsy" when he drinks so be prepared to get groped. Oh, I forgot to mention, make sure you charge your devices. There are frequent power and water outages.

Excellent bar with food about 10 miles north of the bridge. The best drink is the dirty banana; so…read moreif you come here say give me the Mika Dirty Banana. You'll have great drinks, good conversation and meet new friends. 18°00'29.0"N 87°54'38.9"W

This is definitely a hidden gem. Roof top view and an exclusive bar area . I wish there were much…read morere photos to describe the beautiful location.

Best bar and restaurant in Mahahual !!! Jose the bartender made us feel so comfortable and not to…read moremention the amazing drinks he made with fresh fruit and their unique blender ! Kevin the owner was just as welcoming and even gave us a ride back to our hotel and showed us around town . We had several meals here that were so good but the most standout was the conch ceviche . Don't miss this place if you come to Mahahual. Can't wait to see Kevin and Jose again !!! You guys made our trip !!!!

From the owner: We are the only over water palapa bar in Costa Maya. We have…read morea beach club, restaurant, and bar. We offer free kayaks, snorkel equipment, wifi, beach palapas, lounge chairs, and bathrooms with shower. Come hang out on the dock and eat and drink with us. You will not want to leave.

Every time we visit Bacalar, we always dine here. Everything that they do is on point. From the…read morefood, drinks, service and ambiance. Yolanda is our lovely and kind server tonight. She gave us wonderful recommendations on the menu. The Corazon burger is amazing!!! And that fillet tuna is definitely a favorite. I highly recommend visiting this place to finish off a great vacation in Bacalar. Thank you El Barril!!!

I'm not sure how this place has so many great reviews. We went for dinner on the recommendation of…read moreour host. We were sat quickly and had our choice of seating. The atmosphere was nice. The server was nice but inattentive. We repeatedly had to ask multiple times for water, the bill, basic condiments. She didn't bother to return after delivering the food to see if everything was OK. The waitress had to go ask someone about every request, even the simplest ones. We ordered the mixed grill which was edible but an uninspired pile of mostly chicken with one pork rib, one sausage and a few vegetables thrown in, all smothered in BBQ sauce, which left everything tasting more or less the same. We also had the guacamole, which was decent but needed salt which I had to ask for. If I had visited the bathroom before we ordered I wouldn't have even bothered to eat there. The women's bathroom was out of order so I was pointed to the men's room. The water in the sink was not working and there was a bucket of cloudy soapy water in the sink presumably to "wash" my hands in. There was a pile of dirt and rocks all over the counter next to the sink. They don't accept credit cards and when we paid cash the exchange rate they gave was well below what is typical for the area. This in a place that is frequented by tourists. The food was expensive for the quality and service provided. I would not recommend this restaurant to anyone. There are other much better options in the area.

This place closed but the place on the beach next to it was 3 taco plates, guacamole, salsa, and 4…read moremargaritas was $200! Watch out!

Instead of booking a standard destination from the cruise's list of premise options, we decided to…read moretry this option from TripAdvisor. The staff was so friendly and food was fantastic. Try the fish tacos and you will not be disappointed. And look at that hibiscus daiquiri! Gorgeous!!!

Like having your own private beach complete with top notch service and great food…read more The place is run by Paraguayan so the food is more steak centered than other places in the area. You'll have a choice of all sorts of cuts from filet mignon to picana, I got the arrachera that was juicy and well seasoned and came with perfectly cooked grilled vegetables. The kids had tacos with chimichurri and fries that looked great too. There is also lobster and grilled fish as well as many vegetarian options. Prices for food are a little higher (think 10%) than on the Malecon, but the location more than justifies it. Private, with beautiful green vegetation, great sea views and modern facilities. The sea is more open than in town because the reef is not continuous, so there are waves and weeds and the sea is less clear than in town, so different experience. Also the waves mean there are options to kitesurf for those so inclined.

I stumbled on a review of the Hayhu beach club by accident and I was determined to stop by there…read moreduring our cruise on Royal Carribean. It's not an excursion destination that the ship offers and that's what attracted me. I can't put into words how amazing the afternoon was that we spent there. I reserved through a gal named Natasha and she made sure our pickup and massages were booked. Also she handled our deposit and readjusted our taxi time pickup since our ship was late docking. I can't say enough about our driver Gabriel either! He's very knowledgeable and offers several different options for an island visit if you are staying in an Air B&B. Finally our day couldn't have been more perfect without our server Roque (Rocky) He catered to our every whim and was the Cherry on the sundae. Oh and make sure to get a massage on the beach. I would love to visit Hayhu again and it will always be one of my favorite vacation memories.

The service was excellent, the food was inventive, very tasteful and beautifully presented. Well…read moredone to the chef and staff!! A must try when you're visiting this beautiful place!

Probably the best drinks I've ever had. Staff is very friendly and the food is great. The place is…read morein the middle of the jungle, so the natural environment is very beautiful and quiet. 100% recommended.

Amazing service. Very friendly. Lots to see and do…read more Check out the tequila shop. Super smooth and can't be found in the US. They have flavored ones that are amazing. My faves were the coconut, cafe and tamarindo. Defiantly recommend taking the beach snorkel tour and scuba dive tour. There have an amazing reef with so much sea life to be seen. Be cautious with the many street vendors, while there is so much available to purchase I found the pricing higher than other stores/vendors in Mexico. However, the will certainly "make a deal" with you.

This was a fun visit in this small town. There are still the hawkers, but our tour guide kept them…read moreunder wraps. I did the Salsa making and tasting with Salsa dancing lessons. It was great excitement! Afterwards we did the tequila tasting. That was delicious and educational. The beaches were nothing to get excited about, but I did spring for a $20 full-hour massage that was fabulous. One day I will go back to Tequila Beach Club.

When I first arrived here in Costa Maya, I was doubtful. Then I arrived at Pitaya Beach Club and…read moremet Geo. He was a gracious host. We bought a package that gave us beachside service, unlimited drinks and lunch. Lunch was chicken tacos with fries which was delicious. The beach was pretty crowded here with all the cruise people, but you did have your own separate section. We had a nice shady spot. Geo even walked me and my niece back to catch a taxi. It was a terrific day.

We found this beach club online as they advertised a no alcohol package with veggie or chicken…read moretacos for lunch. This is definitely the low frills kind of place. The advantage was that they are small and the beach chairs are not packed together. As you are in the middle of a packed beach there is a lot of activity and it's very noisy. If you are looking for a luxury experience this is not for you.

I had such a nice, chill day at Jamie's At The Blue Reef! If you're looking for a spot to just…read morerelax and enjoy the ocean, this is definitely it. I loved the beach loungers, they were so comfortable and made it easy to just hang out all afternoon. The whole environment is super laid-back and exactly the "vacation vibe" I was looking for. I was also really happy with the prices. The drinks are very reasonably priced, especially for being right on the water, and the mix of Seafood and Mexican food was great. It's the perfect no-stress spot to grab a bite and a cold drink while soaking up the sun.

Feels like a place where you feel 'special' because you are in the know. Jaime's at the Blue Reef…read moreis a restaurant the offers an AYCE food/drink experience on the beach at Costa Maya for $61 for a day pass per person (if you contact the business directly). It also includes free rental of canoe or paddleboard (which we did not take advantage of). They only have a certain number of slots per day, though on our day, there were plenty of spots still open. My brother and I spent a half day experiencing their hospitality on a port day from the Harmony of the Seas, and it was great, exceeding my expectations. My brother was able to book directly with them days before. Once off the boat, we took a taxi from the cruise port for $5 a person. It was .about a 10 minute ride, going through very bumpy and potholed roads. We got dropped off in a rural area, and it's definitely an island vibe in the area. Blue reef is the hotel which the taxi driver knew and routed towards. Once we checked in at the hotel, we got the choice of shaded loungers closer to the water or a bit further back (good to bring a rented towel from the boat). The beach in back of the hotel has palm trees to provide shade, and the water is extremely shallow, protected by a man-made barrier . It's a public beach, so a lot of vendors initially asking for purchases, but after enough 'no, thanks', they left us alone (though new ones popped up during our stay). It wasn't so busy, so our waiter/beach attendant came by pretty often to check on us. The first order of business was to get the wi-fi password, and the wi-fi worked well throughout our 4 hour stay, letting me catch up a bit. Of course, we started with drinks, so off the focused menu, got two mojitos. They were surprisingly good...served in cheap plastic mile glass, but had plenty of fresh muddled mint...tasted really good and I probably had too much. Also towards the end of our stay, got a mango margarita (served frozen, but done so a bit melted, preventing a brain freeze) and a tequila sunrise. Both were well made, with a decent amount of alcohol. As for food, we ordered a lot off the menu and everything was decent to very good, especially since it was served to you beachside in small portions. The corn tortillas were fresh, home style, thick and greasy: perfect for the various dishes that we ate with them. Nachos had choice of chicken and beef, and both proteins were excellent: good flavor, cooked over a flame. It also used nacho cheese, and a good mix of diced onion and cilantro. The quesadilla used good flour tortillas, intentionally cut into very small squares for sharing, and used the same good meats. I had to try their shrimp ceviche, and definitely better than i expected, with good mexican white shrimp and a good mix of lime juice and tomato/onion to bring out the flavor. Recommendation is to keep ordering every time the server comes back, until one is satisfied. The friendly service was excellent, with Roberto (main server) and Chucho being the two servers with Ale being the bartender, who made the excellent drinks. One can definitely get much food and drinks as wanted in the shade, and with the constant excellent weather, a really great way to spend the day if coming in for the day on a cruise.