Javi's Cantina

From David the greeter to our most outstanding and sweet waitress Monica, this was a pleasant and romantic dinner setting. We enjoyed the lobster bites and then for dinner he had the seared tuna and I had the pecan crusted fish. Everything in our opinion was perfect. He was absolutely delighted with is tuna. We bot highly recommend Javi's for an evening dinner to dress up a bit and even enjoy a little Bohemian music while dining. Make reservations ahead of time. We will be back!

The Dinnertainment experience with Javi and his kids was awesome! They came to our vacation rental (Casa Bella Noche ❤) and prepared a gourmet meal for us, then entertained us with stories and singing. It was sooo much fun. This will be a regular part of our future trips, for sure!

So good we loved the food so much we went back 2 times on valentines day we got the lobster so good great live music

One of our best meals on the island. We were seated in the back room and although it was very hot, the waiter moved fans to help cool us down.
The ceviche was very good (we did have better at one other place though, and it was a lot cheaper) with large shrimp. The portion was quite small compared to other places. We both ordered shrimp entrees and they were both exceptional. I couldn't stop talking about the sauce on my shrimp and how good it was. We'd definitely go back.
Only 3 stars on atmosphere because of the music - the two guys were on break for a long time when we got there, then played 10 minutes, then took another break.

We ate at Javi's for our anniversary. The charred pineapple margarita was very good. We each had a wedge salad, and the bleu cheese dressing was homemade and delicious. I had the parmesan crusted grouper, which was ok but a bit dry. My husband had shrimp, which was really good. We sat in the courtyard, which was hot, despite fans being on, so if you're sensitive to the heat, the inside is air conditioned. The fun part was the amazing entertainment for Mexican Fiesta night.

Don't miss out on Mexican Fiesta night at Javi's (Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6:00 or 8:00)- such a fun experience with excellent food and drinks! Reservations are required and limited, so you must plan ahead. We attended as a couple our last night on the island, but it's perfect for families, as well. The staff is kind, knowledgeable, and accommodating.

Despite staying at an all inclusive we came here multiple nights and this restaurant does not disappoint. First of all, everyone is incredibly friendly (Aza, at the front and our server, Jesus, deserve shout outs). You really feel welcome here. The drinks are unique and taste great. And the food is absolutely delicious. Amazing combination of ingredients that taste like modern takes on traditional dishes (do yourself a favor and get the guacamole). Everything tastes very very fresh. Great entertainment in the back of the restaurant as well.
I cant recommend this place enough, with its great food and friendly staff. Keep up the great work.

You have to come here, one of the best places. Dinner was great. We had the chili shrimp and the lobster and it was to die for. The vibe here is amazing. We met the owner and the owner son and as well father who was playing, very kind people. The music was live and wow, they pleased us with every song. Funny story we are from Chicago and so is the son of the owner. Great place overall. You will not be disappointed 100/10. We beyond recommend this place.

Best food on the island. Javi is so fun and personal. Great time we will be back every time we are in Isla Mujeres. Thank you Javi for a great night !

We didn't eat at the restaurant. We had Javi's Dinnertainment. He comes to your home and prepares a luxurious meal with appetizers, main course, and dessert. You can choose from many options what you want him to prepare. He also provides entertainment with his guitar. This was so much fun, and wonderful to have after a day in the sun. We will definitely do this again!

One of the BEST sit-down meals you’ll have on the island. Ridiculously fresh seafood, very kind and attentive service and the kitchen bangs out food with lightning speed.

Highly recommend the fresh fish of the day, the shrimp ceviche, lobster tacos or the grilled lobster tail. If you’re feeling spicy, the fried jalapeño strips with dipping sauce are a fun appetizer.

Bonus: they have LIVE MUSIC every night. 9 out of 10 doctors say relaxing acoustic music reduces your caloric intake by half :)

We had a nice evening. The host spoke very good English and tried to help us as much as possible, e.g. by suggesting to make vegetarian tacos.

Food as tasty. Can recommend to go there.

What more can be said about the excellent food at Javi’s that hasn’t already been said? I had the cilantro lime chili shrimp and hubby had the Parmesan crusted fish. All amazing. Live music as well. Lovely.

Very nice place and friendly staff. The food was really good: the tortillas were slightly fried and the shrimps and vegetable very well seasoned. There were also two musicians, which could sing and play guitar very nicely

We had a family dinner ( 4 adults + 2 children) at Javi's on New Years Eve. It was the best meal we experienced on Isla Mujeres and just such a pleasant experience overall. They had lovely live music, and were wonderfully accommodating to our family with young kids. Can't wait to come back next year! Thank you!

This place is PERFECT!!!
It starts with a smile at the door. There is live music. The singer sang a couple of Brazilian songs for me. It was special.
I can not describe the drinks! I mix explosions with different tastes. They put a flower as incense and it brought a special taste to the nose. 😳😍

The food is on the same level. I think it was the best fish that I ever had.

Everything amazing!

Excellent service. Speak-easy vibes in a positive way. I would have never known this place had a whole different space and vibe in the back of the main storefront. Everything we ordered was perfect and the service was impeccable. Definitely check it out your next time on the island!

It’s not an exaggeration to say this is one of the best restaurant experiences of my life. The food was beyond delicious - I had a daily special, fresh shrimp with a habanero cream sauce. The drinks were amazing. I had the best mango habanero margarita the bartender personally described and recommended. There was live music (every night from 7-9!) that provided a special island ambience. On top of all that, the highlight was the service. The server, waitstaff, manager, and every single staff member was incredibly friendly, helpful, and attentive. I highly recommend eating here at least once, if not more!!

We had a great evening at Javi’s. It was recommended by our golf cart tour guide, Aza. I rarely order flavored margaritas because they are too sweet, but the grilled pineapple margarita was so good. I had the parmasean crusted filet and my husband had the grilled filet. Both were amazing and the vegetables were out of this world tasty. The dancing was beautiful! Highly recommend this for anyone visiting the island.

We absolutely LOVE Javi’s!! We visit the restaurant every time we are on the island. This time we caught fish while deep sea fishing off the coast and brought to to Javi’s to cook special for us. It was absolutely amazing!!! Best fish we have ever ate. I highly recommend Javi’s, his menu is wonderful, quality & quantity are always perfect! Javi & his wife Marla are very special people that truly care about their employees & the community.