Café Mogagua — Restaurant in Isla Mujeres

We stopped by yesterday evening after passing by and noticing that it seemed like the perfect, soothing spot for a breakfast to kickstart our day. The ambiance was inviting, and the prices were very reasonable, making it an ideal choice for a casual meal. As soon as we entered, we were greeted with warm, happy smiles from the staff, and we were promptly seated at a table of our choice, which added a personal touch to our experience.

Even though the restaurant featured an open space layout, it was equipped with large fans circulating cool air, a thoughtful detail that made it comfortable despite the humid weather outside. Once we settled in, it did take a bit long for our waiter to arrive and take our drink and breakfast orders, lacking efficient service we would have liked.

I ordered the chilaquiles, which were nothing short of amazing. I was genuinely impressed with how flavorful they were, especially given that they deviated from the typical Mexican chilaquiles. My mixed order came topped with succulent chicken, allowing me to sample both the red and green salsas, each packed with unique flavors. My husband opted for the green salsa with steak on top, and he was equally delighted with his choice.

To accompany our meal, we chose cold coffee and frappes, which were refreshing and just what we needed after walking a couple of blocks in the heat. The beverages complemented our breakfast perfectly and added to our overall satisfaction.

Overall, this was a good breakfast food that left us feeling energized and happy. I wholeheartedly. However I do hope that their service and hospitality skills improve by the staff to make it a more memorable experience. If you’re looking for good food, this place is for anyone looking for a delightful meal, and we certainly plan to return soon for another round of their...

Great place for any meal, nice vibe, relaxed atmosphere, large menu, food disappointing 😕

🔥What’s special? I love the decoration with the huge photos. In the bathroom, you can leave a personal note on the wall.

😋Flavor/Taste: I ordered the oatmeal, which came with banana and melon on top. Fantastic! It was a big portion and the added peanut butter (35 MXN) was delicious. However, the oatmeal as such was tasteless - or had a weird aftertaste - I wouldn’t order it again. (curious to know how they make it because mixing oats in milk or water should always has the same outcome. I will give it 3/5 ⭐️

🥗Menu: vegan and vegetarian options are marked on the menu!! Extras are listed.

🥑Vegan options breakfast oatmeal, açaí bowl, fruit salad, avocado toast, spirulina green bowl

🥖Gluten-free options breakfast: fruit salad, açaí bowl, spirulina green bowl

💵Price: açaí-Bowl (155), oatmeal (125), avocado toast (165), juices (60-85), smoothies (85-95), coffee (55-85)

🙋‍♀️Service: Went for a quick breakfast before my swim with wale sharks at 7.15 am and most staff still seemed tired and didn’t look very motivated to work.

⏰Opening Hours: It already opens at 7am, which is fantastic. Most cafes open at 8am. They close at 10:30 pm.

🏡Vibe: Huge seating area, Soft Music playing in background. Ceiling Fans keep it refreshing. Also, since it’s located on a side street, there is no noise from other bars like on the Main Street. It’s very relaxing.

🌎Wifi: available.

🧑‍💻Work: Laptop free 8 am - 12 pm, which doesn’t make it a suitable location for digital nomads wanting to be productive in the morning.

💳 Payment: cash or card without fee

📍Sugerencias: ofrecer toppings adicionales, p.ej. frutos secos, coco rallado, chia, arándanos sería genial. Mas jugos...

After a walk from my hotel to the pharmacy, the pharmacy personnel spoke very highly of their next door neighbor. I had to find out for my own, and it was easy to do so. The place was very inviting for me since there was hanging plants, ivy on the walls, tropical plants everywhere. Overall it’s just a beautiful green space. I had looked at the menu displayed outside before walking in so I was ready to order. I was seated almost upon entering. The server was really welcoming. I ordered a sparkling water and a glass with lime&salt they have a name for that here, it’s a suero! This would kill anyone’s thirst I was feeling vegetarian at the moment so I had an appetite for some cactus tacos. The cactus(nopales) and cheese(panela) delivered and hit the spot right on Full of flavor, the cactus were crunchy, the cheese soft and smoky. The tortillas were good too, that’s a surprise for this part of Mexico lol Service was excellent. Server did not forget about me, he check on me a couple of times. He was fast. He brought me a cushion for the wood chair. Food came out fast and hot. I had such a pleasant experience here. I am definitely making it a stop next time I’m in isla mujeres

Thank you everyone at Cafe Mogagua, keep up...