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This is a big place with lots of lounge chairs, great beach,, with food and drink and amazing service. You also have a long string of shops that you can buy souvenirs. There are people walking along the beach, trying to sell jewelry and other things but it's not a bother. This is a very poor area so when you go, please be generous to the locals.
This is a good place to come for the day when in Costa Maya. It's an easy taxi ride ($5 a person each way). They have no minimum purchase, but you should buy something if you are going to use their facilities. They have a nice little beach, beach chairs, kayaks, bathrooms, and showers to use. We weren't super hungry since we had a big buffet breakfast on the cruise ship before heading over here. They have $10 buckets of beer. And you get a free little welcome drink. We got chips and salsa, chips and guacamole, and calamari. The flavors were good, but were a little pricey for the quantity you get. There is a lot to do in the area. Oh and you can get an hour massage for $25.
This popular beachside restaurant near Costa Maya is a favorite of cruise ship tourists when they dock nearby. It is located about 2.5 miles from the pier and requires a 10 minute taxi ride. Taxi prices are negotiable. I paid $5 to get there and $10 to get back. From the table I could see my ship across the harbor about 2 miles away. All of the seating here is outdoor on sand with thick straw canopies over each table that completely block the sun and are just feet away from the water. For lunch I ordered the Shrimp Any Style for $14. Mine came with a garlic butter sauce on the grilled shrimp with rice and salad. The shrimp were butterflied with their shells still on. Corn tortillas (not homemade) were also provided. Beers here were only $2 each. Buckets of 5 beers are only $7 but those bottles are smaller. Taste wise I thought my meal was average tasting and wish the shrimp had been de-shelled. Table service was leisurely because no one is in a hurry here. The location is nice and offers a relaxing view of the water. The prices at The Krazy Lobster are reasonable but the most popular seafood served is the lobster, of course, which is more expensive.
This place was close to the shopping area. This was a great place to lounge near the beach. They have hammocks, kid's playground, restrooms and showers close by. It was recommend not to go the water. The beach water looked pretty gross! Their shrimp ceviche and seafood platter was pretty tasty. The people working here were very attentive and nice. Definitely would recommend coming again.
Still the best place in Costa Maya for ice cold beers, fabulous Mexican food from tacos to fresh lobster. The food is outstanding! Service is spectacular, and it's right on the water so you couldn't have an ice cold beer and then a dip in the ocean. Nothing is better than sitting under the Palapas and looking at the cruise ship ships.
Just visited again on my cruise this week. Update cabs are now $5 each way. Food prices are still good. One thing I will warn you about is if you order shots make sure you ask what brand and cost... We ordered 4 shots, and mis understood and ordered the "good stuff" we got really tall shots I'd say double (so 4 shots but more like 8 since tall shot glasses and it took two times for me to drink the shot) and they were really good....but $60 We found out when we went to pay bill... But we had a great time and didn't really care...
My wife was a little hesitant but ran into another couple who was headed there and we joined in the taxi ride over. Taxi can be picked up inside the port parking lot. $5/person for the ride. Little sketchy at the drop off but they have people at the Krazy Lobster waiting to greet you at the taxi and walk you in to their beach area so you will not be harassed. They seat you at the table and let you know when you are ready to leave they escort you right to a taxi. Lay back little area with a safe place to swim if you like. Plenty of table with tiki umbrellas to chill under and drink beer or cocktails. My wife got an hour long massage for $25 which she said was fantastic. I sat around with a $10 bucket of pony bottle beers. 12oz bottles were just a little more. Had some garlic shrimp dish with some guacamole. Both good and will definitely stop by here again in the future. Plenty of shops in the area along the beach with a bunch of local selling their goods coming to you. Haggle away on the price or let them know you are good and they walk away. Very enjoyable day to chill out.
Awesome place which doesn't break your bank if you are looking to stay when you are in costa maya. We had 6 hours of port time in our cruise. Bit of a walk to get out of port to get to taxi. 4$ per person taxi the location. Cab driver flagged the Krazy lobster guy and that guy walked us to the table. We asked for a better area with beach access and we were moved there. Ordered Nachos, Mango Margarita, Lime Margarita and cheese quesadilla for kids. Nachos were very cheesey, margarita's were very good! Kids loved the Quesadilla. Kids loved playing in the sand and the water. They took pics with bearded dragon Ordered nachos for second time and also coconut shrimp and one order of Michelada. Coconut shrimp were really good. Michelada was great as well. Started to get cloudy and we asked for the taxi. They got us a taxi to the port. Overall a great experience and enjoyed the time. It gets busy and bit overwhelming with vendors but definitely recommend trying this place
Port of Costa Maya & The Krazy Lobster - Mahahual, Q.R., Mexico (Visited October 1, 2025) Getting out of the Costa Maya port can be a bit of a maze. You'll wind your way through rows of shops before finally reaching the taxi stand -- the signage isn't the clearest until you get closer, but staff will help direct you. At the taxi area, we were guided to position two where vans were filling up with others headed the same way. At the time of our visit, the taxi ride was $5 per person each way (about 10 minutes). I've heard of some being charged more, but that wasn't our experience. Tip: Don't make our mistake by getting dropped at the lighthouse. It looks close, but it's still about a 1/2-¾ mile walk to The Krazy Lobster. On the upside, we got a nice photo by the big Mahahual sign before making the trek. Upon arrival at The Krazy Lobster, we were warmly greeted by the host, seated right by the water, and quickly introduced to our attentive waiters. Service was excellent throughout our stay. We started with beef nachos ($12) and fresh guacamole ($6) -- both very good and generously portioned. For our main course, we each ordered the Garlic & Butter Lobster ($25 each). The lobster was tasty, though slightly overcooked in my opinion (which can happen easily with lobster), but overall still enjoyable. I've included photos of the menu with current prices as of 10/01/2025, along with a couple of other photos from along the way. The beach directly in front of The Krazy Lobster wasn't swimmable during our visit due to seaweed. Since we wanted some time in the water, we returned to the port area, where there's a large pool with a bar and loungers. The pool itself is free to use, but if you want a chair you'll need to purchase about $19 worth of food or drinks per chair. It was well worth it -- the atmosphere was fun, refreshing, and a nice way to end the day. Overall: * The taxi ride is cheap and easy once you find the stand. * The Krazy Lobster is a lively, casual beach spot with great service, solid food, and reasonable prices. * Be prepared for possible seaweed, and have a backup plan like the port pool. We really enjoyed the trek and would highly recommend making the trip from the port to Mahahual. Even with a couple of detours, it was a great experience!
Food We ordered the platter for 4ppl, they should have an option for 8. I needed up ordering extra. Prices were ok, drinks seemed to have minimal alcohol. The beef is by far the best hands down. My family liked the lobster. The $7 beer bucket was cool, but note the Coronas are Coronitas. Service was great, the staff was hustling ti make sure we were happy and taken care of. Ambiance Krazy lobster advertises to buy food and you get exclusive access to their beach, tables, and kayak area. Food and drink is not inclusive. There are quite a bit of locals coming through to sell you whatever. I suggest being patient, they're just attempting to make money. Only thing that rubbed me the wrong way was the kayak person lecturing my 15 yo order to give him a tip. I didn't like that, he was talking to her about it instead of me.
1 month ago
Super fun day at Krazy Lobster. The service was great, the $25 massage was worth it too. There is no entrance fee. Pay as you eat and do things. It's like a whole little town in itself with shops, beach front seating and a full service restaurant. Vin greeted us and made sure we were taken care of. $5 per person taxi ride each way. I'll definitely go back! read more
13 days ago
16 hours ago
This is a big place with lots of lounge chairs, great beach,, with food and drink and amazing service. You also have a long string of shops that you can buy souvenirs. There are people walking along the beach, trying to sell jewelry and other things but it's not a bother. This is a very poor area so when you go, please be generous to the locals. read more
This is a good place to come for the day when in Costa Maya. It's an easy taxi ride ($5 a person each way). They have no minimum purchase, but you should buy something if you are going to use their facilities. They have a nice little beach, beach chairs, kayaks, bathrooms, and showers to use. We weren't super hungry since we had a big buffet breakfast on the cruise ship before heading over here. They have $10 buckets of beer. And you get a free little welcome drink. We got chips and salsa, chips and guacamole, and calamari. The flavors were good, but were a little pricey for the quantity you get. There is a lot to do in the area. Oh and you can get an hour massage for $25. read more
This popular beachside restaurant near Costa Maya is a favorite of cruise ship tourists when they dock nearby. It is located about 2.5 miles from the pier and requires a 10 minute taxi ride. Taxi prices are negotiable. I paid $5 to get there and $10 to get back. From the table I could see my ship across the harbor about 2 miles away. All of the seating here is outdoor on sand with thick straw canopies over each table that completely block the sun and are just feet away from the water. For lunch I ordered the Shrimp Any Style for $14. Mine came with a garlic butter sauce on the grilled shrimp with rice and salad. The shrimp were butterflied with their shells still on. Corn tortillas (not homemade) were also provided. Beers here were only $2 each. Buckets of 5 beers are only $7 but those bottles are smaller. Taste wise I thought my meal was average tasting and wish the shrimp had been de-shelled. Table service was leisurely because no one is in a hurry here. The location is nice and offers a relaxing view of the water. The prices at The Krazy Lobster are reasonable but the most popular seafood served is the lobster, of course, which is more expensive. read more
This place was close to the shopping area. This was a great place to lounge near the beach. They have hammocks, kid's playground, restrooms and showers close by. It was recommend not to go the water. The beach water looked pretty gross! Their shrimp ceviche and seafood platter was pretty tasty. The people working here were very attentive and nice. Definitely would recommend coming again. read more
Really great place if you are visiting by cruise ship. Get a taxi from the cruise ship straight here. I had the shrimp ceviche and it was spectacular. Make sure to come with your bathing suit. Luis was a great host! Such a beautiful experience with oceanfront dining. read more
Still the best place in Costa Maya for ice cold beers, fabulous Mexican food from tacos to fresh lobster. The food is outstanding! Service is spectacular, and it's right on the water so you couldn't have an ice cold beer and then a dip in the ocean. Nothing is better than sitting under the Palapas and looking at the cruise ship ships. read more
Just visited again on my cruise this week. Update cabs are now $5 each way. Food prices are still good. One thing I will warn you about is if you order shots make sure you ask what brand and cost... We ordered 4 shots, and mis understood and ordered the "good stuff" we got really tall shots I'd say double (so 4 shots but more like 8 since tall shot glasses and it took two times for me to drink the shot) and they were really good....but $60 We found out when we went to pay bill... But we had a great time and didn't really care... read more
8 months ago
Great Day ! When in Costa Maya. We enjoy buckets of $7.00 beer small ones but they stay cold. Good food nice clean beach. $5.00 taxi ride from port. read more
Perfect spot to eat, drink, shop and lounge near the beach. We rented golf carts to get around to make our lives easier. The food is pretty good and prices aren't bad at all. Everything comes out fairly quickly considering how busy they are. read more
My wife was a little hesitant but ran into another couple who was headed there and we joined in the taxi ride over. Taxi can be picked up inside the port parking lot. $5/person for the ride. Little sketchy at the drop off but they have people at the Krazy Lobster waiting to greet you at the taxi and walk you in to their beach area so you will not be harassed. They seat you at the table and let you know when you are ready to leave they escort you right to a taxi. Lay back little area with a safe place to swim if you like. Plenty of table with tiki umbrellas to chill under and drink beer or cocktails. My wife got an hour long massage for $25 which she said was fantastic. I sat around with a $10 bucket of pony bottle beers. 12oz bottles were just a little more. Had some garlic shrimp dish with some guacamole. Both good and will definitely stop by here again in the future. Plenty of shops in the area along the beach with a bunch of local selling their goods coming to you. Haggle away on the price or let them know you are good and they walk away. Very enjoyable day to chill out. read more
Awesome place which doesn't break your bank if you are looking to stay when you are in costa maya. We had 6 hours of port time in our cruise. Bit of a walk to get out of port to get to taxi. 4$ per person taxi the location. Cab driver flagged the Krazy lobster guy and that guy walked us to the table. We asked for a better area with beach access and we were moved there. Ordered Nachos, Mango Margarita, Lime Margarita and cheese quesadilla for kids. Nachos were very cheesey, margarita's were very good! Kids loved the Quesadilla. Kids loved playing in the sand and the water. They took pics with bearded dragon Ordered nachos for second time and also coconut shrimp and one order of Michelada. Coconut shrimp were really good. Michelada was great as well. Started to get cloudy and we asked for the taxi. They got us a taxi to the port. Overall a great experience and enjoyed the time. It gets busy and bit overwhelming with vendors but definitely recommend trying this place read more
9 months ago
Port of Costa Maya & The Krazy Lobster - Mahahual, Q.R., Mexico (Visited October 1, 2025) Getting out of the Costa Maya port can be a bit of a maze. You'll wind your way through rows of shops before finally reaching the taxi stand -- the signage isn't the clearest until you get closer, but staff will help direct you. At the taxi area, we were guided to position two where vans were filling up with others headed the same way. At the time of our visit, the taxi ride was $5 per person each way (about 10 minutes). I've heard of some being charged more, but that wasn't our experience. Tip: Don't make our mistake by getting dropped at the lighthouse. It looks close, but it's still about a 1/2-¾ mile walk to The Krazy Lobster. On the upside, we got a nice photo by the big Mahahual sign before making the trek. Upon arrival at The Krazy Lobster, we were warmly greeted by the host, seated right by the water, and quickly introduced to our attentive waiters. Service was excellent throughout our stay. We started with beef nachos ($12) and fresh guacamole ($6) -- both very good and generously portioned. For our main course, we each ordered the Garlic & Butter Lobster ($25 each). The lobster was tasty, though slightly overcooked in my opinion (which can happen easily with lobster), but overall still enjoyable. I've included photos of the menu with current prices as of 10/01/2025, along with a couple of other photos from along the way. The beach directly in front of The Krazy Lobster wasn't swimmable during our visit due to seaweed. Since we wanted some time in the water, we returned to the port area, where there's a large pool with a bar and loungers. The pool itself is free to use, but if you want a chair you'll need to purchase about $19 worth of food or drinks per chair. It was well worth it -- the atmosphere was fun, refreshing, and a nice way to end the day. Overall: * The taxi ride is cheap and easy once you find the stand. * The Krazy Lobster is a lively, casual beach spot with great service, solid food, and reasonable prices. * Be prepared for possible seaweed, and have a backup plan like the port pool. We really enjoyed the trek and would highly recommend making the trip from the port to Mahahual. Even with a couple of detours, it was a great experience! read more
3 years ago
Food We ordered the platter for 4ppl, they should have an option for 8. I needed up ordering extra. Prices were ok, drinks seemed to have minimal alcohol. The beef is by far the best hands down. My family liked the lobster. The $7 beer bucket was cool, but note the Coronas are Coronitas. Service was great, the staff was hustling ti make sure we were happy and taken care of. Ambiance Krazy lobster advertises to buy food and you get exclusive access to their beach, tables, and kayak area. Food and drink is not inclusive. There are quite a bit of locals coming through to sell you whatever. I suggest being patient, they're just attempting to make money. Only thing that rubbed me the wrong way was the kayak person lecturing my 15 yo order to give him a tip. I didn't like that, he was talking to her about it instead of me. read more
1 year ago
Loved it. Great food with great service. Loved being on the beach. We want to go back often. read more
The Krazy Lobster is a highly recommended beach bar & grill in Mahahual, which is a quick 5 min taxi ride away from the horrible tourist trap that is Costa Maya cruise port. I actually walked here from the cruise port, so it's also walkable... but taxis are only like $4/person each way so you probably should take a taxi. At the Krazy Lobster, ordering food or drink will get you access to their beach, chairs, umbrella, and sea kayaks. The prices are super reasonable as well, with a bucket of 5 beers only costing 10 USD! We only had drinks here, but the food at surrounding tables looked pretty good as well. Free wifi as well. If it weren't for Mahahual and The Krazy Lobster, I would've hated the cruise stop at Costa Maya. So all in all, thank you for a great experience!! read more
2 years ago
This was a fantastic family outing! Good food, amazingly affordable adult drinks, and very attentive staff. Things to know before you go: -It's directly in the beach sands, and is outdoors. There is no building or structure to sit under. It's random palm umbrellas. -Be prepared for people to constantly come up and sell items, but that's part of the fun! Bring lots of $1 bills and be ready to haggle. Iguana photos, hair braiding, hats, bracelets, and even Jack Sparrow! -The building/bathroom is definitely primitive. It's an actual toilet, but there's only 1 per gender. It's the only space to change, and it's not that clean. -You can pay for your bill with cash or card. - I felt very safe with my kids swimming in the designated swim area. They had life vests available as long as you're a paying restaurant customer. read more
1 year ago
Our service was not up to par. Took over 45 minutes to get served. Got our food / drinks quickly after we ordered. Asked our waiter for the ticket to pay. After over an hour my husband had to go hunt him down to pay. Was not very happy with the service. Food was Ok. read more
2 years ago
Loved this place and the staff a "true hustlers". We were greeted and sat immediately for a table of 7. Despite the high volume of the business our food and drinks came out quick and hot. The price is very good as well. They do have vendors that walk around offering souvenirs, balloons animal artist and someone playing music. We were beachside so the kids could swim and play within our view. We ordered a shareable platter for 4 which fed 6 of us! The guacamole and tortillas are soooooo good. If you have a chance please stop by this place and enjoy some good food and a beautiful view of the ocean. read more
6 months ago
1 year ago
I think it's popular because it's the first restaurant on the beach. Food is average. Got the nachos the cheese sauce was flavorless. They advertise that it comes with black beans. It's just a bean sauce with no beans. The pico de gallo topping was good. They give free mini margaritas. And $1 beer. It's cheaper to pay in pesos. Especially if your credit doesn't charge extra fee for currency conversion. read more
7 months ago
After spending several days in Mahahual, The Krazy Lobster was our go to. We checked out other places on the Malecon (boardwalk), but always made it back here because it was the perfect blend of view, food, service and value. The Krazy Lobster is a well oiled machine. Lots of friendly staff that are highly attentive and well trained. Because we weren't on the cruise ships (popular cruise ship port), we saw the morning team meetings for the staff to get ready for the crowds before they arrived. It seemed to be a mix of a pep talk and staff check in (they must have about 30 staff at all times). The location is central and they include a lot of free water activities even if you just have a drink there. It's like a beach club of sorts. The food was good and the prices are very reasonable (Pro tip: pay in pesos and ask for the "local menu"). If you're on the cruise ships and pay in USD it'll cost a bit more, but still very inexpensive for a tourist area. Probably the most consistent restaurant on the Malecon. read more
2 years ago
This is a good stop while in Coasta Maya. Though very windy, it's right on the water, and you can see a view of your cruise ship from your seat. Nothing overly flashy, but the food was fresh, and the staff was very kind and helpful. They give you about 4 oz of margarita to try. I would have gotten one, but I was a little over alcohol at that point. Definitely would go back if in the area. read more
8 months ago
3 years ago
Spent 146 for a family of 5. The food was good. The drinks were fair. However, the flies were extra aggressive. I paid with a credit card and left a cash tip. After i started to walk away, the server tried to hustle my wife by saying we needed to leave a second tip for the other server because they could not split the cash tip! Needless to say, those servers will need to figure it out. Lots of folks come around trying to sell u stuff, but they are not aggressive. The beach access was nice. The water started off clear but with 4 cruise ships in port and with the large volume of people in the same area water became cloudy. The area is good for snorkeling so bring your gear. Lastly make sure you bring a beach towel from your cruise ship. Massages are only $20 and you better get yours first thing because the tables fill quickly. read more
The staff was very welcoming! It's free to use the lounge chairs and picnic tables as long as to order food and/or drinks. It was rather hot so I ordered a Frozen Mango Margarita. It was very good and very strong so I gave it to Chris after a couple of sips as I don't want to get drunk on our way back to the ship. Lol. Chris ordered his beer and we shared an order of shrimp ceviche. We didn't realize it was a whole platter with about 2 pounds of shrimp in it. It was very delicious and paired perfectly with the hearty corn tortillas. Highly recommend! read more
1 year ago
2 years ago
Delicious food and nice atmosphere. I recommend the shrimp ceviche. Friendly staff and beautiful beach! Will go back on my next trip. read more
2 years ago
Cool spot on the beach when visiting Costa Maya! The shrimp ceviche was some of the absolute best I've ever had! It was very fresh and plentiful worth every penny! Our server that day was kinda slow and not very attentive hence the 4 stars. But overall it was a positive experience! read more
4 years ago
Great stop!!! Came in on a cruise ship. Long walk but better than a taxi the way we roll. Beers are tiny, but the pricing is right. Grabbed breakfast. Absolutely worth every penny Initially gave 5-Stars. After walking a distance my wife asked me the price of breakfast. When I told her $32 plus $8 tip she quickly did the math from the menus and caught the scam. With menu pricing breakfast should've been $15. They're obviously used to people just getting the bill, paying without question and walking away. My bad but. That's why they will stay 1-star read more
The person who took us to our table was nice but our waiter was basically nonexistent- we had to track him down several times. The food and drinks were mediocre at best. The man in charge of the kayaks was very nice and helpful. read more
Visited the Crazy Lobster for the first time during our last cruise. It's an easy 5 min ride from the cruise port via a taxi. We had a van since there was a large group of us. We had a reservation, so the Crazy Lobster staff met us at the taxi stop. We had a group of tables right next to the water and waiters all day ! Beer and food specials all day including 5 for $7 beers, nachos, and free small yummy margaritas ! They have a great beach with a wave/seaweed break made with plastic bottles creating a fun swim beach. We spent several fun filled hours there until it was time to head back to the cruise ship. I'll definitely be returning soon ! read more
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