I enjoyed coffee at Sabor a México. The link here is when my sister visited them earlier. https://foodmusings.ca/isla-mujeres/sabor-a-mexico-isla-mujeres-restaurant-feature-2026/. https://foodmusings.ca/isla-mujeres/isla-bistro-brunch-isla-mujeres-restaurant-feature-2026/ Then I was off to Isla Bistro for brunch and to visit with our dear friend Gustavo. Link here. https://foodmusings.ca/isla-mujeres/isla-bistro-brunch-isla-mujeres-restaurant-feature-2026/ I feel sheepish to say that later that evening we had dinner at the newly opened Simone on Hidalgo. No link, but it was sensational! It was raining in Cancun so there was no sunset but beautiful skies none the less. When I left Victoria and Hilary they were off for salsa lessons!
Maya Beach Day. I actually packed up for a morning at the beach! In the shade of course. It was like old home week, seeing Jan & Bruce, and Lissa & John. I finally got to meet Jan & Bruce’s Prince Albert Friends. Off to Caribbean Brisas for a wonderful dinner! Link here. https://foodmusings.ca/isla-mujeres/caribbean-brisas-isla-mujeres-restaurant-feature-2026/ It was lovely to reacquaint with Karina and her husband Wbeymar. Home for a walk and churros! Saw my Mexican family celebrating Maricruz’s birthday at Pizza Rock. And….my lovely 5th granddaughter was born!
It was my last day w Victoria and Hilary. I loved celebrating the 2nd Anniversary at Juanita Cafe! Such wonderful people. Spend the afternoon Playa Medina Luna in the shade. I was hosting Happy Hour (like the olden days) so I had to visit my favourite produce stall at the market for lime juice. Hil was our bartender. Then we enjoyed dinner at the beautiful Caribbean Garden. Link here. https://foodmusings.ca/isla-mujeres/caribbean-garden-isla-mujeres-restaurant-feature-2026/ We cabbed home to Police cars at Roca Mar. Not an emergency but a big basketball game on the court. I wish I had gotten a picture. Got to watch a video of my grands seeing their baby sister for the first time! Life is so good. God is so good.
Golf Cart Day with Kathy, Karen & Sister Sue. We headed up the airport road to the church and the views at “Edge of the World”. I had dinner there later in my stay. All the accolades are true.
We stopped for coffee and almond croissants at Xaman (she bakes her Croissants to order) . Our next stop was the Women’s Beading Coop and then we enjoyed a delicious lunch at Star Kids Cafe. It was very windy at Punta Sur. We stopped at the beautiful Ulan Gallery and then headed back into Centro.
Later, Sue and I enjoyed a glorious dinner at Olivia’s. Here is the link: https://foodmusings.ca/isla-mujeres/olivia-isla-mujeres-food-feature-2026/ If you think that is too much food for one day, fear not, the fridge was full of leftovers!
The next day was a really tough one, proving once again that even though Isla is a paradise, real life can find its way to creep in. I did manage to spend some time with Kathy around the beautiful pool at The Mint (which is right on the malecon and the sea). That evening I took a lovely solo walk at sunset.
Church Day. I was up and out the door for sunrise. Watching sunrise and sunset keeps me grounded when I am goin through a tough time. K and K joined Sue and I at Jax for Island Church. I know now, that Ken & Debbie who were the pastors of the church were on the island for their last season. That day, he prayed over my sister while the three of us blessed her, with streams of tears. It was a bittersweet time. We stayed for a lovely breakfast afterwards.
Our wifi was down so I spent the afternoon at Juanita Cafe in the AC (it all of a sudden got very warm). I sipped on an iced coffee and wrote away. I was able to greet my Goddaughter (a newbie) and Victoria at the ferry. Victoria and I have three beautiful granddaughters together. I introduced V to Isla, years ago. We took that uphill walk to Roca Mar. The sunset that evening was the best of my stay, thus far. I was able to call home as my family of 13 were assembled for Sunday Supper. We enjoyed a wonderful dinner at Pizza Rock, which has been a favourite of ours for decades! More details in this link: https://foodmusings.ca/isla-mujeres/pizza-rock-isla-mujeres-restaurant-feature-2026/
Getting in the groove. I had a very busy day as I moved in with Sister Sue and had some unpacking to do. An afternoon walk turned into time on the beach. Lots of writing to try to get caught up on.
The gang all enjoyed a delicious dinner at Taquería MAFER. Here is the link: https://foodmusings.ca/isla-mujeres/tacqueria-mafer-isla-mujeres-restaurant-feature-2026/ Margarita was busy getting ready for Jose and his Cultura Cruisers Food Tours visit. What a great way to taste your way around the island. A brief glimpse of sunset & to visit our friends at Juanita Cafe for their Carrot Cake!
A Spot of Sun. Well my dermatologist is going to be happy with me this trip. I was too busy to hit the beach today. I took K & K to Hortencia’s to pick up their dresses. I wore my creation by her daughter Maricruz from the prior year. Home for lots of writing and learning.
I drank clamato juice all afternoon to save my appetite for an early dinner. Sue and I walked to Yaakun Cocina . The tasty food and drinks were works of art! Here is the link to that story: https://foodmusings.ca/isla-mujeres/yaakuun-isla-mujeres-food-feature-2026/
There was no sunset. Then I was lucky enough to meet old friends for a glass of wine (ok 2). Jan and Bruce were dining at Asia Caribe. Speaking of more works of art.
My day of reuniting with old friends. I enjoyed my morning coffee on the malecon at Villas San Miquel where I meet Isla friends Ann and then Donna and Cheryl. I spend the morning writing at the villas.
Karen & Kathy join me to walk to Hotel Las Palmas. We had lunch at the Loncherias and then I was off to visit my Isla family at Hortencia’s. There were hugs and tears all around. I had more writing at to do Las Palmas and there were lots of comfortable places to do so.
While visiting my sister Sue at the little apartment that we share, it is like an Isla reunion when Peggy, Gloria and Hugh joined us. We enjoyed an absolutely delicious dinner catered by Glay & Gaby Food. Here is the link: https://foodmusings.ca/isla-mujeres/glay-gaby-food-drink-isla-mujeres-food-feature-2026/
I joined K and K at El Patio Casa de la Música where they dined. Here is the link to their dinner: https://foodmusings.ca/isla-mujeres/el-patio-de-musica-isla-mujeres-restaurant-feature-2026/
En route home we met up with my long time friend Javi (yes that Javi!) My heart was full.
I spent the afternoon under the palms at Playa Centro with my brother Kelly, Lorraine, K & K and Deanie. That gang and my sister Sue assembled for dinner at Marina Bartalome. Link here: https://foodmusings.ca/isla-mujeres/marina-bartalome-isla-mujeres-restaurant-feature-2026/
At la quenta time I realized I had misplaced some money. I tried not to be frantic. I raced “home” to search through all my belongings! (I had put in the cooler bag that I took to the beach! What a ditz I am…).
On that long awaited day I was up at 5 am in Winnipeg and to the island on the 5 pm ferry. I dropped my luggage with strangers at Sonny’s and directed my friends Karen and Kathy (a newbie) to the Mint.
I checked into beautiful Villas San Miguel. I wrote an accommodation feature about my stay: https://foodmusings.ca/isla-mujeres/villas-san-miquel-isla-mujeres-accommodation-feature-2026/
I met K and K a half hour later and stopped at Fredys where his 30th anniversary party was going strong. I introduced my girls to the rest of the gang.
Onto JAX for an amazing dinner including the best coconut shrimp I have ever tasted. Here’s the link: https://foodmusings.ca/isla-mujeres/jax-isla-mujeres-restaurant-feature-2026/ I tried unsuccessfully to get organized that evening before it was lights out.
First full day. I was up for the sunrise which I could watch from my balcony at Villas San Miguel. Then I was off to Isla Church at Jax . I arrived “home” in time for a leftover lunch with K & K. I spent that afternoon in one of VSM’s beautiful pools.
Then my gang assembled for an early supper at Don Bigotes. Oh my!!! An unbelievable new spot in Centro. See the link here: https://foodmusings.ca/isla-mujeres/don-bigotes-isla-mujeres-restaurant-feature-2026/ .
Sadly I missed the sunset but I walked the “loop” (Hidalgo) and then it was home to my cozy bed for an uninterrupted 9 hour sleep.
