Javi’s Cantina Restaurant Bar, Isla Mujeres

We had visited Javi’s on previous occasions as this was our 4th visit to the island. This is by far our favorite restaurant on the island. Our Nov 2021 visit also included our wedding ceremony and guests. We selected Javi’s for our wedding night dinner which included 18 guests. The meal was amazing and all of our guests are still raving about it. Our reservation/meal included a welcome margarita, salsa/guacamole/chips, salad, surf & turf and dessert. Marla and staff were extremely helpful in making sure everything was perfect. We were seated in the courtyard as requested and Javi was the dinner entertainment. Everything was perfect and the dessert chimi was melt in your mouth and so delicious. During this trip we also returned for two other meals which included thanksgiving turkey dinner. It was so good. Javi, Marla and their entire staff do an amazing job at making sure everything is perfect and guests are happy. Love this place and a great big thank you! We look forward to our next visit.

Was uncertain about going in as the restaurant seemed empty. They asked if we wanted to sit in the back and that was great. Good food. Unique drinks. Live music not too loud and all the staff were friendly and responsive. Would go again. FYI front was also full when we left.

The restaurant, the tequila tasting and the catered dinner were all amazing! We will definitely book again and highly recommend for anyone visiting the island.

Food, service and holiday recommendations were on point. Excellent turkey and dressing! Highly recommended

Javi's never disappoints! The staff here are always so kind and the food and drinks are delicious! David greeted us at the door and we were shown to our table. Service was perfect. Loved my grilled pineapple margaritas and crusted chicken with Javi's mashed potatoes!

Good food, wonderful hosts, live music 3 days a week, bartender (David) is amazing! Try the peanut butter martini! Don’t miss this place!

The lobster and the chili lime cilantro shrimp were perfect. Very creative cocktails. I liked the roasted pineapple margarita. And the music was fantastic. Great customer service with personal visit from Javi at our table, making sure Todo Bien!

Just returned from our first trip to Isla. It was wonderful in so many ways but the most amazing thing about it was our experience eating at Javi’s and being fed by Javi at the CASA Hamacha-also amazing-which we rented for a week! Javi, his lovely wife Marla and their incredible staff, know how to do things right! We are from Houston where we are very spoiled from getting to eat good food from all over the world so the bar is set very high! Javi’s did not disappoint. Never before have we had such good food AND good service anywhere! The quality, the portions, the cocktails, the presentation, the service; I just can’t say enough good things about it all. If you are in Isla-you must check out Javi’s Cantina! If you are renting a property and are in need of a chef-you must give Javi a call to come cook and take care of you! If you are looking for something fun to do on a Friday night- tune into Friday Night Lights, the live podcast brought to you by Javi and Marla. We were blessed to be a part of this event in person last Friday night but look forward to going on line this Friday night to share the experience again. We feel like we not only made new friends, it was like being with family. Do not miss treating yourself to the whole dining experience of Javi’s Cantina. It’s absolutely the BEST!

First time dining here on our third trip to the island and wow have we missed out on a gem! Favorite meal this trip. Will be a must-eat-here place for all future trips. Loved the cocktails, appetizers, mains, music, service. One street over from the main pedestrian street but a world away in terms of flavor and service. A perfect ending to another wonderful trip to Isla!