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    Taqueria Glenssy

    4.9 (12 reviews)

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    Judy C.

    My favorite taco place during our entire trip. After doing a snorkeling tour during the day, we decided to rent golf carts in the afternoon and explore the island on our own. We stumbled upon this place, maybe about 5 min drive west of the marina terminal. OMG these were the best, most authentic tacos I have ever eaten. I ordered 3 al pastor tacos for 75 pesos. The countertop was rather low so I could actually look over it to see how he prepares it. And wow, countertop was pristine. He wiped it down first, then took out the ingredients from the fridge, all in neatly packaged containers. The tortilla dough was handmade (see pictures below!). I watched him take a small amount of dough out, shape it, and then grill it. Same with the cilantro and onions, He prepares them all on the spot. The taste was delicious!! Fresh, not too salty, not clouded by excessive spices or sauces. I love corn tortillas (always choose them over flour) and these were on point. I loved these tacos so much that I actually came back again a few days later to have them again. Of note, the sign outside mainly advertises for al pastor, but he does make all other types of tacos. Definitely stop by if you want fresh, handmade tacos for a good price and clean surroundings.

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    Christopher B.

    This place was amazing. Let me start off by saying this. I was in Isla Mujeres and wanted to find some authentic tacos. I searched high and low for this place and stumbled upon it by accident. This was divine intervention. Once I saw that it was just a stand and that they were making the tortillas by hand I knew I had hit the jackpot. I ordered 6 tacos and 3 empanadas. I had chorizo, pastor and chicharrón. Some of the best tacos I've ever had. All of the meat tasted perfectly seasoned and marinated, and the pico de Gallo that came with it was sooooo fresh. The empanadas were freshly fried, right out of the grease . I had 3 but I wanted 10 more. Excellent food. My food only came to around $10, so I also got it at a great price! If you ever find yourself in Isla Mujeres, you have to go here. It's a must.

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    Hands down best tacos on the island!!! We had 6 tacos and 3 empanadas between two people. Steak is so tender and toppings are fresh and do not overpower the flavor of the meat. With all the touristy restaurants in its surroundings, this place is a gem.

    Tina M.

    I don't have a picture of the food but damn was it good!!! This is my spot ! And service is always great! Mexican street burgers here are delicious !

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    9 years ago

    Small and unassuming, but absolutely delicious! Recommend empanadas, ceviche, and chile relleno. This hole in the wall is a hidden gem.

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    8 years ago

    Bomb tacos and empanadas. Made with blue corn tortillas. Friendly staff, perpendicular to the malecon.

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    Review Highlights - Taqueria Glenssy

    We asked for 2 orders of tacos (3/order) and 1 order of empanadas, and the owner started grilling meat and pressing blue corn tortillas in front of us.

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    Ruben's - The platter with everything you could ever need and everything was the most delicious version of that thing I have ever had. Fed 4 adult men

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    4.5(135 reviews)
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    Really liked my mahi mahi tacos - the fish was grilled and seasoned so that it only needed a…read moresprinkle of onion on top to round it out (and this is coming from the world's biggest raw onion hater). Pro tip with all tacos: you gotta eat it fast or else the tortilla collapses in your hand. They had these amazing chips to go with not your usual salsa but a ketchup/mayo combo and a very very spicy chili crisp. I made the mistake of eating too many of the chips and not having enough room for my tacos. The coconut shrimp was just okay. Very tiny shrimp. My husband raved about the lime soup here for the rest of the trip; I can confirm that it was excellent. Fun casual atmosphere - our food came out pretty fast, even with all of the tables filled. Bonus points for playing music videos of 2010s pop hits on the tv by our table.

    I heard lots of good things about Reuben's. So we definitely wanted to check it out for ourselves…read more It's on the southern part of the island and we had rented a golf cart to go from the north to the South to check it out. This restaurant definitely had I more local vibe compared to some of the tourist places up north. As soon as we got there I could tell the employees or maybe even the owner started counting up how many women are party and started to shuffling the tables around to accommodate us. This was definitely one of the highlights in terms of The food that we had. Everyone was happy with their dreams and their food We got the mixed grill which served for adults. The shrimp, the lobster, the steak, the chorizo all of it was a good mix. There was a lot of vegetables like broccoli and cauliflower as well as a salad. Someone else in our party got the enchiladas and a burrito and they're very particular about their Mexican food and they both said it was the best meal of the Trip. The only item I wouldn't order and not because it's bad just because it wasn't as good was the carbonara. I ordered it to split between the children and they actually loved it but if I were an Italian I would probably be left wanting.

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    Taqueria Glenssy - mexican - Updated August 2026

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