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Foodies On Isla Mujeres
Isla Mujeres is a peaceful, still unspoiled island in Quintana Roo, Mexico, only a few minutes' ferry ride from bustling Cancun. It is known as a great family destination, due in no small part to its calm, shallow waters that are perfect for children to enjoy a safe swimming environment.
During a recent stay on Isla at the wonderful Na Balam inn, my family and I discovered that it has a blossoming restaurant scene. Locals as well as the many foreigners who have moved to the island (and now call it home) are running economically-priced restaurants that feature a variety of cuisines. Families will be happy to know that the island is full of casual, kid-friendly choices, and we -- devout foodies from New York -- never spent more than $12 per person on a meal.
Tiny Isla Mujeres is making a well-deserved mark on the budget-friendly restaurant map. Between hiking and swimming, we only had time to eat three meals per day, but here are some of our favorites.
An Isla Mujeres Breakfast
We found two really good breakfast places to start our day. Our favorite was right at our hotel, the lovely Na Balam, located on Playa Norte, the island’s most beautiful beach. At around $10 per person, continental breakfast was pretty expensive by island standards, but it was copious. It includes yogurt with delectable homemade granola, a fresh tropical fruit platter, a basket with freshly baked breads, fresh squeezed orange juice, and a great bottomless cup of coffee.
The Na Balam’s café is perfectly positioned to enjoy its gorgeous ocean front location. As hotel guests, it was a convenient choice for us, but many patrons come to the Na Balam from all over the Island, to enjoy this well-known treat.
In town, we had a good breakfast at Elements of the Island. Although it doesn’t have the Na Balam’s views, it does offer a well-regarded yoga class each day at 9am. Many students stay after class to enjoy the organic breakfast that is served with homemade jams; my 14 year-old daughter and I did just this. Its friendly owners are long-time island residents, who teach the yoga classes as well as run the café, which is open from 7:30am until 1 pm, every day but Wednesday.
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