Tropicante Ameri-Mex Grill

If you are in Costa Maya! You HAVE to stop here. Such a great establishment! The owner, Steve and his staff are so friendly and helpful. Due to the franklin storm, we arrived at the island a day late and lost our reservation for loungers and we ended up having several more people join us. They took great care of us, placed us at a great shaded table next to the beach with great views, breeze and ample space. Food was amazing! Staff was amazing! My favorite part???? $30/hr massages by the beach!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It was literally one of the best massages I've had in a long time. During our trip, it started to rain. The staff quickly gathered all of our food and drinks and items and set us up at another table inside of the facility. Lastly, we didn't even have to ask for a taxi or shuttle. After we finished paying our tabs, the guys rounded up taxi's for us and made them wait for us! Just an amazing establishment with great people, good prices and amazing massages! You have to visit! Steve and his crew will take great care of you!

This was our third trip to Mahahaul, we love it here. And we always spend an enjoyableafternoon, snaking and eating with Steve Uhl . The Owner is friend of ours from Texas.He is always willing to give excellent knowledge and advise on our quest to retirein Mexico.The food is great and his staff is always so friendly and courteous. I watch closely the patron at Steves place an they are having a great time. And making Sure Steve knows how much they enjoyed.

To be honest I was a bit apprehensive about going to the Beach in Costa Maya. Well let me tell you what a GREAT day my wife,daughter and I had at the Tropicante. We followed the map and instructions provided by the website. We were met by Cain holding a sign with our name on it. HE led us to the beach and showed us the area. We had requested chairs in the shade and they delivered. THere were plenty of full sun chair, umbrellas, and shaded by lush palm tree areas. Cain introduced us to co workers as well as the owner Steve. We had a bucket of 12 beers for $15 and also great Nachos and quesadillas. The beach was very nice soft sand and the calm aqua waters were crystal clear. A perfect day at the beach. We planned on staying maybe an hour to hour and a half and ended up there about 5 areas. THey were FANTASTIC hosts, food was great and we felt very safe there as well. . We will DEFINITLY come back when in Costa MayaWe were there Aug 2, 2017

If you don't want yo spend money on an excursion in Costa Maya, then hit the Tropicante! I emailed Steve the owner about a week before our Carnival cruise and reserved 5 loungers in the shade. Once off the ship- walk to the back of the shopping area and take the shuttle to the second stop, then head to the right to get to the Tropicante. You will get approached by vendors along your way, just say no thanks. Once we arrived and gave our name, we were taken to our 5 loungers in the shade- just as requested! We ordered the steak nachos- they were delicious and enough for us to share. The vendors will approach you quite often, just say no thanks and they will leave. Thr service was excellent and when we were ready to leave our server (I forget his name) walked us to a taxi ,which we appreciated. Overall it was an enjoyable day at the Tropicante.

Our first time in Costa Maya, off NCL Escape. There were 7 of us, but we had different plans. My husband and I decided to take a taxi to Mahahual and see what we could do. This is a very quaint small village with many "beach clubs". We stopped here for lunch and sat under the coconut palms admiring the incredible color of the sea in front of us. We were treated with the usual Mexican welcome, and had a great time. Thank you Steve, keep up the good work!!!