Most Romantic Dinner Spot on Isla Mujeres
I have many friends on Isla Mujeres. Some I have shared a dinner or lazed upon the beach with and others I have met “cyberly” and then eventually met in person. Such is the case with this friend who is a US ex-pat now living full time in paradise. I have asked her opinion of the best place to go for a romantic dinner for two on Isla ( I happen to know a couple who could use one).
“Greetings from Isla Mujeres! After some chilly weather (for us) it is finally a beautiful beach day! The Island is quickly getting decorated for Christmas & it looks festive. We just put our tree up on Sunday with the kids. Now the count down for Santa begins!!
Sunset Grill is a pretty spot but I have heard mixed reviews about the food & the beach seating (they charge extra to sit on the beach). By the time you arrive Fenix, an Asian Fusion restaurant should be open. That is on the beach at NaBalam looking towards Avalon. The couple opening it up used to have a quite popular place in Nashville.
Looking west towards Cancun from the vicinity of Casa Las Suenos
A couple other romantic options with a view would include Casa Las Suenos (used to be Altmar Lounge, on Punta Sur next to Casa O’s). It is a beautiful setting, under a great big palapa looking out at Cancun. They have reopened their restaurant which used to be excellent but have not done any marketing to let people know. Another soon to be opened & should be opened by that time is Marina Paraiso. They have a chef from France who will be doing lovely dinners on their deck under big old trees with views of the water. I have been there for a private dinner & they food was incredible.
The Caribbean Side
Da Luisa at Casa Ixchel on the Caribbean side has a great ocean view. I have not had dinner there but I have had tapas & drinks. The chef Giorgio from Italy does a great job.
Without the beach or a view….Sergio from Rooster Cafe starts his Special Chef Dinner Menus around December 15th on Wednesday, Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays. Honestly, his culinary creations are some of the best I have ever had in my life. He is truly the most talented Chef (accredited at La Cordon Bleu in Austin) on Isla. I am still dreaming about his pork belly three ways, his shrimp in a grapefruit reduction sauce & his filet mignon in huitlacoche sauce. WOW. The decor of Rooster is a bit more modern & for them evenings, he has table clothes & it has a nice romantic feel. You can also make reservations for his chef’s tasting menu, where he will bring 5 or 6 courses out for you. This is by far my favorite place for a special occasion.
The bright lights of Hidalgo
Also without a beach or view, Lori Dumm previously of Mango Cafe just opened up Lola Valentina on Hidalgo with a Mexican business partner, Rodolfo. The place is very pretty. The food is Mexican Fusion. The tables are quite big so there is not a real romantic feel at the table but the lighting & decor feels romantic.”
Kath’s quote: “Your words are my food, your breath my wine. You are everything to me.”-Sarah Bernhardt
Love your site. But wanted you to know that I had a romantic dinner at Sunset Grill last week. There are about 10 tables on the beach, but there is only a special charge for one of them, which they set up with tiki torches. There is no special charge for any of the other tables on the beach.
Thank you so much for adding this Carol. I am glad that you enjoyed Sunset Grill. I have a watercolour of it in my living room and it holds a special place for me.