Isla Mujeres Restaurants

La Cazuela M & J is a popular restaurant located next to Hotel Roca Mar off of the main square on Isla Mujeres. The restaurant severs both American and Mexican cuisine for both breakfast and lunch. The restaurant is known for its "Cazuela" which is a cross between an omelet and a soufflé. You can dine on a patio and enjoy a view of the sea.

If innovation on your plate pleases you, then Locanda Paolo is the place for you. Serving traditional Italian preparations with a contemporary touch, it is simply the best place to find a hearty Italian meal. The drinks served here come from a small yet premier collection. Seafood lovers are spoilt for choice with the variety of delicacies featured on the menu. The casual ambiance and sophisticated environs of the restaurant complete with fresh flowers and arty displays, add to the popularity of Locanda Paolo.

An authentic Mexican dining experience, filled with burgers, fries, Heineken and karaoke.

The tourist who chooses Cancún as a holiday destination knows that there will be a party atmosphere somewhere, round-the-clock. This is one of the main objectives of Pat O'Brien, who has maintained the original style of his namesake restaurant in New Orleans. It is without a doubt one of the most popular sports bars in Cancún. In addition, the restaurant offers a variety of breakfast, lunch and dinner items. The dishes are varied but specially worth trying are the beef cuts and the grilled fish. Prices are moderate and the staff is bilingual.

Defined by its American style, there just had to be one in Cancún. The HRC is located in the Forum by the Sea Shopping Center, the perfect background. Here you'll find the world-famous specialties with hamburgers, snacks, sandwiches, salads and, due to its proximity to the beach, some seafood dishes. The 'Hurrican' is the house drink, a combination of different types of rum, it's as lethal as it sounds. The gift shop is worth a visit. There is live music on the weekends. Parking is available.

One of the most-played rhythms on the Caribbean beaches is reggae. Originally from Jamaica, it has spread all over the Caribbean and more and more people are falling in love with this musical style that blends so well with the exotic landscape. In this club, the best reggae performers sing live while you drink, dance or flirt in the heat of the night. You are sure to have the time of your life at the Cat's Reggae Club.

This discotheque has become one of the more popular night spots, frequented by the youthful crowds who travel to Cancún each year during their spring break or Easter Holidays. It has a large dance floor and plays a wide variety of music, right from pop, rock and '70s disco to current mainstream hits. Part of the Hotel Krystal, the light show, strobes and even a foam bath are special effects that bring in the ever-increasing loyal clientèle.

On your next trip to Cancún, do not forget to visit 100% Natural restaurant where delicious salads, yogurt dishes, wheat gluten instead of meat, sugar free ice creams await you. This restaurant has three branches throughout the island. Prices are moderate.

Argentine cuisine has moved to Cancún and it likes it so much it's staying for good! The boom in specialized restaurants has been encouraged by the enormous influx of international tourism to Cancún. Here, even gauchos won't miss the delicacies of their homeland. You'll find steaks, a very good wine list and specialties such as meat juice, Argentinian churrasco and for dessert, crêpes with caramelized condensed milk. This place is expensive and parking is available.

Sylvester Stallone, in addition to his acting career is known as an entrepreneur. Along with some fellow big-screen stars, he has created an action movie-themed restaurant with several branches around the United States and in Mexico's beach destinations. Cancún's version is pretty impressive. Although it follows the basic structure of the franchise, each one has unique attractions that make it special. There are the traditional American dishes, bar and gift shop.

The menu at Señor Frog's includes American prime-rib cuts, grilled seafood, traditional spicy chicken wings and a large variety of prepared beverages including national liquors and imported wines. The decor has a Tex-Mex feel and the entertainers keep the party going with games, free drinks, confetti, balloons, charro hats and anything else they can imagine for the patrons. Make the most of its original transportation such as a bus completely covered in paintings of frogs. The bus picks you up at your hotel and takes you to Sr. Frog's, which is very convenient, as taxis in Cancún are quite pricey.

Explore the wild jungle without leaving the resort area. This restaurant in the Plaza by the Sea Shopping Center offers you the opportunity to live in the heart of this natural refuge for a couple of hours. You will coexist with the animals and taste the delicious vegetables and meats prepared with the special exotic recipes. In particular, try out the salads and the desserts. You can get a beautiful souvenir at their gift shop but expect high prices. This is also a good place for children.

The charm of Japanese cuisine and its dishes, especially those prepared with fish and seafood, are present at Sushi-Itto, inside the Forum by the Sea Shopping Center. To start with, try the Misushoru soup, then some yakimeshi fried rice and a roll of your preference—California or Philadelphia, with mazago or salmon skin. The ambiance is informal and prices are moderate to high. Try out the monthly specials and have a brownie for dessert.

The Ronaldi chain has always ventured to create dining experiences to suit all lifestyles. Casa Ronaldi is the upscale version of this Italian chain of restaurants. Expect a private and romantic atmosphere, with soft, sensual music that invites you to relax and enjoy your senses. The cuisine is from Northern Italy and it is worth trying out the seafood dishes in particular.

Gibb's is situated in the center of Cancún, an ideal place to take a breather and taste some delicious snacks from Yucatán. It's located on the main avenue and you might sight some of the well-known Mexican film stars and TV actors. Moderate prices, decorated in a jungle theme and varied music. Parking is available on the nearby streets.