Bastos Grill - Isla Mujeres

Bastos may be the best restaurant on the island which is saying a lot because everywhere ate was amazing! The owner and his family are friendly and fun! The food was knock your socks off great. Bastos Grill is a must go to spot on the island. Don't miss this place!!!!

Kind of hard to find but so worth it! Bastos Grill is definitely not in a tourist area but so worth the effort to find it This is a small Mom and Pop kind of place that has two or three tables outside and 5 or 6 inside. We got here on a Monday night of Easter week (very busy time on Isla) We had 9 in our group and were told it might take a while for a table for 9. No problem...............the piano bar that others complain about thats across the road because it's too loud was a blast! It is called Don Rutys and is an absolute bargain. $1 US beer and $2 tequila shots. Big time locals hangout that should not be missed! Back to Bastos. We were seated and the deliciousness soon began. 3 baskets of chips with 3 different types of salsa for each basket. We heard the Arrachera steak was incredible and it did not disappoint! All 9 of us had either arrachera fajitas, steak, burritos or skewers. I had the steak and it was the tenderest and most flavorful I have ever eaten! It was incredible until I tried a piece from my wifes skewer. This was even better- big chunks grilled with veggies and oh so flavorful. I would do anything to get the marinade/recipe to get this cheap cut of meat so tender and flavorful. All 9 of us raved about it! We liked our meals so much we all came back on Thursday only to find it closed! Closed on Thursday but OK now we get to have a beer and shot at Don Rutys! We did come back on Saturday night and had the Arrachera skewers again and they were even better! Slightly charred on the outside and medium rare on the inside! Heavenly! They had a 8 or 9 near old boy seating guests and he was the cutest ever. We tried to tip him but couldn't find him when we were done and were told it was his bed time. Bonus...........On Saturday night all the locals in the neighborhood go across the street to Don Ruty's and dance and party like it's 1999! Bastos Grill and Don Ruty's Piano bar rock!

Very friendly staff and great food... their fajitas are the best I've had on the island

Amazing authentic food! We searched for authentic Mexican food and this is where we ended up! The service is great and the food is even better! Great local hole in the wall!

Bastrop grill is a family-run business with a chef being a father and son and daughter helping with the wait staff excellent service and food highly recommended!