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Monchis

Payo Obispo, Isla Mujeres, Mexico
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Ranked #22 of 134 restaurants in Isla Mujeres
Cuisines: Mexican
Dining options: Reservations, Delivery, After-hours
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Dining options: Reservations, Delivery, After-hours
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London, Ontario, Canada
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2013 via mobile

Went here twice, loved it both times, better to go with a small group, takes too long with 4 or more people. But nice bunch of guys, 2 thumbs up

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South China, Maine
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17 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2013

Great food and service with a smile! Thank you Reyes and Ramone for treating us so well during our stay at Casa Roca Caribe. We enjoyed walking down the street for dinner and my apologies for my husband passing out on your roof (toooo many margaritas!!!) - We tried almost everything on the menu and one night just let Ramone... More

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Oakton, Virginia
1 review
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2013

We've vacationed in Isla Mujeres almost six weeks in the last 12 years, so we think we know it all (tic). Much to our pleasant surprise, we met the co-owner and chef of Monchis at breakfast one morning, where he invited us to try Monchis for dinner. A bit skeptical of some place new (to us), I recon'd it by... More

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bothell, wa
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11 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2013

Even though Monchi's may not have vegetarian dishes on the menu, Ramon does a fantastic job making substitutions of vegetables for meat and creates truly unique local food that tastes fantastic. It's a fun place to sit and enjoy the local comings and goings as you sit at either their indoor or outdoor tables. Ramon is the ultimate host and... More

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Minnesota
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9 restaurant reviews
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2013

We recommend Monchis to all our guests! The food is always fantastic, the atmosphere is relaxing and the owner is always at the restaurant to take care of the customer. The stuffed Grouper, The Shrimp, The Arrachera....It is all FANTASTIC!

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Louisville, Kentucky
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2013

Monchis! all I have to say is THANK YOU! for the best meal I had on Isla Mujeres! A group of friends and I walked into Monchis for dinner ! I had the groper ! wow! It was the best ! I should have visited Monchis on my first night on the island. Go to Monchis! It is a must!... More

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Los Angeles, California, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2013

As a family we've been going to Isla every other year for more than a decade, and this is our new favorite restaurant! We were introduced to it by the cook, also a waiter at Cafe Cito (a delicious breakfast spot), and went two nights in a row. All the specials were delicious: tuna steak, stuffed grouper, shrimp (coconut, Diablo... More

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New York
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2013

Our first and only visit was for a quick supper of tacos. We found them to be good, but nothing special. Maybe the main entrees are better.

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Nova Scotia, Canada
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26 reviews 26 reviews
19 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2013

But had the most fantastic margarita . . . pineapple and cilantro! Not for everyone's taste, certainly, but it was huge and strong and very tasty! Others with me had more traditional beverages, but I will remember Monchi's for this original drink!

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Oklahoma
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9 restaurant reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 March 2013

At the recommendation of the home owners we rented from, we ate at Monchis. A few of these guys worked at the now defunct Sergio's. Our server came over and immediately told us before we even ordered that if we didn't like the food, he would not charge us for it. We ordered the stuffed grouper. I had seen mixed... More

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