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Seems to be a spot that's very popular among tourists and locals alike. I've read that they have the best street tacos or al pastor meat in town. Bonus points for being such a great value. The feel of this place has a very local taqueria/street taco feel to it. As in you feel like you've discovered this great locals spot, despite obviously half of the clientele here being fellow tourists. The service here is super quick and friendly. Because I was on a personal food tour (I literally just came from another spot), I tried to eat as little as possible with really experiencing what this place has to offer. I ordered a panucho de asada and an al pastor taco both con queso (it's melted onto the tortilla for the taco). I also ordered an Indio beer to wash it down. This was all less than 100 pesos (as of 5/2024). Both the panucho and the taco were very delicious and the light beer was good for the sweltering heat outside and heat in the salsa. I have to say their al pastor was really good. And not to take away from them at all or anything, but I have to say that I'm also very spoiled from the al pastor that we have in Los Angeles. I would say it's on the level. Definitely a great spot to have street tacos in town. I can see why so many people love this place. This place is located in a super busy area of the busiest street in Tulum. At least I think it's the busiest area. I recommend this place for sure to scratch that taco itch for a really reasonable price.
We're a bunch of gringa bitches just finishing up a cenote tour and our amazing tour guide brought us here for tacos. This was before anyone on our trip got food poisoning so we were naive, raw, and as adventurous as it was going to get during this trip. A bunch of people ordered horchata which was served via what appeared to be a repurposed poland spring bottle. I tried it, it was very good. They have an actual vegetarian section of their menu which was exciting. I was initially planning to order the cheese enchilada. Against my better judgment I was convinced to try a panchuco due to comments made by someone else in the group. I also ordered a cheese empanada. Our tour guide ordered us some guac for the table. I went to wash my hands while the guac arrived and it had already been dug into by the time I got to it but it was absolutely fantastic. ORGASMIC. Some of the best guac I've ever had. I just wish there were some more chips. By the time our individual shit arrived, amnesia must have set in because I completely forgot what I ordered, thinking I ordered the cheese enchilada. I was not pleased with all of the mushrooms I saw on the panchuco and flagged down the waiter (when I say I, I mean someone else who has the balls to do so). But the waiter, with a better memory than I, corrected my shit real quick and told me that's exactly what I ordered and at that moment, I realized my mistake. Embarrassing. I don't eat mushrooms so I could only eat the empanada, which was very good. I handed over the panchuco to GF who, when asked how it was, says, "mushrooms". The people who got the al pastor really liked it. Everyone ate everything. Seems like cheap, authentic, mexican food.
Try: Tacos Al Pastor! Why: Great cheap eats when you're craving tacos! Tacos Al Pastor were great and packed with meat. Table has onion and cilantro as well as additional salsas. Loved the green salsa. The steak in Taco De Asada were a little dry. We washed it down with horchata (conveniently in water bottle) and local Tulum Lager. Note: Inside and outdoor seating. Speedy service. Cash only. Great for a quick bite!
Hands down to the best al pastor meat that I had anywhere! The pork was perfectly seasoned and smoked. I ordered mine on queso taco and also tried it on queso sopas - loved them both!!! This place ended up being my boyfriend and I's go to dinner place in Tulum. During the entire trip, I believe we went here 3 or 4 times. Not only the food was amazing and very affordable, the service was also good as they serve your food fresh, hot and flavorful without waiting too long. This is a very busy restaurant and they are located on a big corner of the street. It can get very loud! We also went there one night and there was a group of people playing instruments inside.
If you're in Tulum and looking an an affordable, authentic experience I highly recommend this spot. Tacos are $1 each, beers are $2, the service is fast and friendly. We ate here a few times while in town, you just can't go wrong with the Al pastor tacos, simply delicious. You can order them to go but I suggest eating there because they have an awesome salsa bar which also has a fermented cabbage salad to put n top of the tacos that's delicious! Some things to note: it's cash only, parking can be tough so expected to walk a few blocks and there's no ac inside.
Note: cash only Great spot to grab some tacos or try some of the other Mexican dishes on the menu. Very veggie friendly too! For a little over 10 USD total, my friend and I were able to fill up on some delicious food with one drink each. Definitely the cheapest meal we had in Tulum! They have a bunch of different items on the menu I'd never seen before, like salbutes, sopes, gringas, etc. so we decided to be adventurous and tried one of everything in addition to getting tacos. I tried 4 items on the menu, and and while they were all similar, I'd have to say the sope was probably the most interesting one for me since the base is a thicker masa cake and not just a tortilla. Of the three meats, the al pastor was definitely the best. I found the chicken and ground beef a bit on the dry side. Don't sleep on this place if you're visiting Tulum.
Really nice small plates with some authentic Mexican street food! The tacos, tostada, sopes, gorditas were all bite sized small plates and fun meals! Vegetarian dishes had beans and lettuce with salsa and chicken dishes came with shredded chciken. Adding queso was an interesting take as it was fried cheese unlike the melted queso we have in Texas! The restaurant space is open and airy with street side tables as well. Service was fairly decent and quick. There's some street parking available near the area too.
Best place for late night tacos. I got the Al pastor tacos which tasted so fresh. They let you top it with cilantro, lime and onions yourself so you can adjust to taste. The red and green sauces weren't overly spicy which was perfect to my liking. The ambiance of the place was lively and fun during the night. They had a harpist playing live music which was so cool.
Simple and tasty! My favorites were the beef sopes and salude. The grinda had a really nice tortilla. The chicken was a bit dry. Horchata was refreshing. The place is colorful and casual. They had english menu. Tacos are pretty small so I'd recommed 3 or 4 per person. Something weird was that they did not give us an itemalized bill. The price did not seem to add up so when I asked for itemized bill they waiter was acting like he didn't understand what I was asking for.
Excellent!!! While we were doing our PCR test we ask the doctor where was the best place to eat Tacos In Tulum. Without even thinking he recommended this place. Omg! He was right ! Awesome taqueria!! This is not a fancy Taqueria or Restaurant but has fabulous tacos!!! Come here with cash because they don't accept cards. We sat down outside and the server came right away. The menu is not huge but has everything you need to eat in Mexico , Tacos lol. We ordered 6 tacos , chicken , beef and pork. The tacos are small but for some reason you get full after eating 2 or 3. We ordered some guacamole too. Everything was fresh and delicious!!! Tortillas are homemade ofc!!! Food ! Guacamole with chips! 10 of 10! Homemade and extremely fresh!!! Beef taco - 10 of 10 ! Mouthwatering !! Chicken tacos ! 10 of 10 ! Exquisite!!! Pork tacos ! 10 of 10 ! Heavenly!!! If you come to Tulum, this place is a must!!! Remember! Is not fancy but the food is great!!!
Came here to get some famous tacos to-go. Tried the al pastor (pork) taco, the carne asada (beef) taco, and the al pastor empanada. Out of those 3 items, I really only enjoyed the al pastor taco. The carne asada one was too dry, the empanada was decent but made in corn flour which I usually don't like over wheat so that was a bummer. Service was quick, someone was English-speaking to take our order..and best of all, all this cost $2 USD! Recommend? Yes if you're looking for a local town restaurant to try in between the beach club restaurants, super authentic. Return? No...only because Im never coming back to Tulum again.
5 years ago
One of the most highly-regarded Taquerias in Tulum, Antojitos de Chiapaneca has only recently begun opening before noon, and whether local or tourist this is great news since it means access to some of the area's very best grilled Meats for lunch or late breakfast. Practiced in brevity as well as low prices, Al Pastor, Beef or Chicken on Tortillas versus Bread, it is for 13 pesos each that double rounds of Corn arrive loaded with Meat, each quite good on their own or with complimentary Condiments from Molcajete bowls, though the Pastror with a nearly-caramelized exterior is undeniably La Chiapaneca's best choice. read more
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One word: AMAZING! the quality and flavor of this taco place is unmatched. The service, and prices make this a MUST while in Tulum! The spot is a hole in the wall type of place with a couple of tables to sit out on the side, the servers are very sweet and helpful! Ready to answer any questions and guide you in the right place direction, the flavor is so fresh and authentic, the price is almost unbelievable, tacos are about $1 US dollar a piece (a steal!) and you get the most flavorful, soulful, fresh tacos ever! Definitely do yourself a favor and visit this spot while in Tulum, you most definitely won't be disappointed. Important note about the negative reviews: all the bad reviews are from non Latino and non Mexicans. Sorry but this isn't chipotle or Taco Bell! read more
7 years ago
Don't order so much cheese! Trust me! I loooove cheese. But it's not something that is common for a topping in Mexico. They put a ton on top. Maybe that's your thing. Maybe there's never been enough cheese in your life. Then, by all means, get that queso. The cheese overshadows the rest of the dish. I wanted to taste the tortilla more and the homemade beans with the fresh veggies on top. I'm pescatarian but mainly stay veg. I wanted to come to Tulum's best tacos. This was my last meal in Tulum. I tried a sope, a taco and one more flat yummy, a panucho. I had a gigantic glass of horchata. I was not leaving Mexico without downing some of this rice milk concoction. They have a salsa bar inside the restaurant. I sat outside watching the cooks/chefs doing their thing. The guy next to me offered me his empanada. He expressed it was too spicy for him. I kindly declined. He still asked me two more times. He also offered to buy me another horchata. Another giant goblet of horchata before a two hour bus ride did not seem like a good idea. I declined. And then he offered I visit the restaurant around the corner where he works for some discounts in the future. The people here are nice! Dang! My bill was 80 pesos, that's like $4.50. Absolutely insane for 3 delicious bites and a large glass of horchata. The cheese covered some of the flavor. Next time I would only order one item with cheese. And I will have to try an empanada. Also come early!!! This is not a dinner spot. This is a quick morning or lunch spot. read more
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Great stop. Definitely a must! Quick service and awesome tacos! The Al pastor was full of flavor and they serve tacos with 3 salsas and the horchata was delicious for the price. Can't beat it. Stop in for tacos 10/10 read more
Long overdue review! Went taco exploring while I was in Tulum on 2019 (pre covid). Hands down the best al pastor tacos you'll find around Tulum (cheap price is a bonus, but really good local tacos aren't going to cost you your life's savings anyway). The restaurant has a small eat in area and outdoor eating area. Extremely easy to find on the main road, as it's not hard to spot the fire roasting the massive rotating meat tower. The meat was so juicy and super flavorful with the perfect char. That's how good it is, I'm still I thinking about it now in 2021. A MUST try for both locals and tourists!! read more
5 years ago
Was recommended by our tour guide that this place had the best pastor tacos and it was really good! My husband and I ordered 3 pastor tacos con queso and 3 carne con queso. Everything was so good that we ordered more of the pastor. I decided to try the flour quesadilla pastor which was basically a big taco. Still good. Got a Mexico coke and a beer. All together, it was about $210 pesos! About $10 in USD. Have to go for a quick meal! read more
Authentic Tacos! Can't go wrong with a simple menu and price. El pastor, asada, chicken. They also have other options like burritos, tordas, etc. Tortillas are hand made. Great customer service. They have live music! It's a nice little trip away from the strip. A must try. Get there early, parking and line can get a little crazy read more
8 years ago
Cash only! This place is located at the end of the main street in downtown Tulum on the side of the bus station. We also grabbed tacos to take with us back to Cancun since it was so close to the bus station. The restaurant showcases the rotating meat wheels in the front, so you can't miss it! This was our 2nd favorite taco place in town for the price and taste! We ordered the pastor (roasted pork with pineapples), asada (beef), and pollo (chicken) tacos for 8 pesos each. We also ordered the al pastor torta for 20 pesos (sandwich with a crusty bread roll, served warm), carne asada gringas 18 pesos (I think these are the American style tacos), and pollo empanada (fried pastry turnover). We also got 2 horchatas (rice milk), 1 Jamaica (hibiscus water - very refreshing!), and 1 coke for 15 pesos each. We were thirsty :P We recommend everything! The condiments are inside the restaurant and you can dress up the tacos with cabbage, onions, greens, and your choice of a green or orange sauce. Just FYI, the orange sauce is VERY spicy. Like hiccup inducing spicy. We essentially had all of this plus a little more for less than $8 USD! read more
I loved this little spot tucked in to a corner. The vertical spit for al pastor tacos was super delicious! The staff was super friendly too, helping us to translate things and answer questions about the menu. This place isn't fancy, but for the price you get some of the most delicious food I've had in Tulum! read more
Couldn't decide what to order, but everything was so affordable (10 to 15 pesos per item) that I ordered one of each and then waited in suspense to see what arrived. The al pastor meat was hot and a bit charred, but in a nice, flavorful way. My favorite item ended up being the Sope, which has a layer of refried beans on top of the layer of carbs. The flour quesadilla was also a nice difference from the other corn-based foods. Wish I could pack some in my suitcase. read more
6 years ago
Amazing! Wife & I came here after hearing great things about this place. Of course we did the Tacos Al Pastor...amazing! Much better than any tacos you'll find in Tulum Beach. Worth the trip. We also tried the Salubets on the recommendation of a local, and that was good it was like a fried taco with guacamole and beans. read more
My first meal in Tulum! Doesn't get better than these tacos. Probably the best ones I had on the whole trip. I ordered al pastor tacos and a beef empanada. Food came out super quick. The red and green sauces were just what was needed to complement the food. The horchata was also good. Not too sweet or grainy. read more
3 years ago
Excellent. Quick, delicious and cheap. Must have the Al pastor which is cooked on a spit (like how gyros are made). Great for lunch. read more
¡Ay caramba! This is a KILLER restaurant and a MUST DO when you hit up Tulum. It's only open from 3pm-1am, so plan your nights around this place, I promise you will not be disappointed. It is always busy, but honestly, you're probably on vacation so just chill and take in the local sights and smells. Grab a cold Coke, steal a chair, and enjoy the entire atmosphere. If you haven't read by now, al pastor is where it's at! Tacos for 8 pesos (or 50¢ #BLESSED) and you can get full on a few! 5 was plenty for me and 8 for the boys--we were stuffed. Water and two diet cokes helped wash down our meal, giving us a final bill of $10. WHAT. Now that is a score, I don't care who you are. TIPS & TRICKS: *If you're riding bikes, and you go after 7pm, you can use the bike rack at the bike store next door. *Make sure you get some onions and cilantro to top off you tacos. Green salsa is deeeeelish, and red is picante (SOS ABOUT AS SPICY AS IT GETS ) so do your gut a favor and stick with the mild stuff. read more
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Hands down the best al pastor taco I've had. Just seeing that gigantic, juicy pork roasting on the fire was enough to get us to stop and stare. EVERYONE is here - locals and visitors. The prices are also the lowest we've paid in Tulum. PROS: Al Pastor tacos or torta Prices read more
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Went with a large group (13). Staff went above and beyond to get us seated and all our food out together. El pastor was amazing and the green and red salsas on the tables were amazing! read more
I wouldn't say this is life changing or a destination dining establishment but it's definitely the best deal in town. I've been twice on this trip so far (closed Monday apparently otherwise add one more). The Al Pastor is definitely the standout and unlike the taqueria on the next block, they have a vegetarian option. Fixings bar has radishes, chopped onion, and salad, along with salsa/hot sauce (red tastes like habanero to me). The only knock is only al pastor, pollo, and asada meats unlike the other taquerias that serve cabeza, lengua, etc... Another cash only spot... read more
The absolute BEST tacos in Tulum! The al pastor is nothing like I've ever had. Perfectly crispy yet soft and oh so mouth watering and bursting with flavor. The al pastor was a favorite for 3 out of 5 of our group with the other two picking the carne asada as their favorite. The chicken was nothing to write home about. The al pastor tacos were 8 pesos each (OMG SO CHEAP) and we topped them with onion cilantro pickled cabbage radish and green sauce (mild). The al pastor gringa was al pastor with melted cheese on the flour tortillas (16 pesos??). DROOL. The empanadas are also a must try. I got the queso empanada and they are perfectly fried with a thick layer of cheese and topped with avocado. We wanted to eat this for EVERY meal but felt we should try and support other local businesses during our short stay here. Antonio was our server and was super nice and didn't mess up any of our orders even though we were a confusing bunch. read more
5 years ago
A must visit! The food was fire. Long wait to get in, but it's worth it!! There was not one thing on the menu that I wouldn't have liked to try. Process for getting a table includes, joining the line at the front door and when the next table is free, you're up. Super simple. read more
4 years ago
This place was really good. Beef wasn't great but the Al pastor was awesome. I would say just get al pastor with pineapple if they have it. Don't really waste your time with the other meats. For the price, the Al pastor is hard to beat. read more
On a random day trip to Tulum we found this little hidden gem but unfortunately it wasn't open yet so we stuck around to wait in the ice cream parlor next door. This establishment opens mainly for dinner around 5pm so don't bother coming earlier then that cause you'll be sad and hungry while waiting for it to open. When you first enter the restaurant you'll notice a colorful menu sign accompanied by prices hanging from the ceiling. The restaurant itself is just a hole in the wall mom and pop restaurants with plastic table and chairs, nothing fancy but the tacos are amazing and cheap. To your immediate left as you're walking in you'll see a huge spit of Al Pastor. In front of you you'll see the salsa bar for your tacos. ***Be warned that the red sauce is beyond hot and a few drops is more than enough. I made the mistake of putting a nice spoonful on to each taco and it was almost too hot to enjoy. There is no air conditioning so this just adds to the hotness of the sauce. Seat yourself if there's seats available and you beat the crowd. Once you're seated someone will come and take your order and the tacos brought out promptly. What you must try are the AL PASTOR TACOS 7 PESO or 10 PESOS if you want it with cheese. The pastor meat is flavorful with just enough crispiness on the edges. Top it with onion, cilantro, hot sauce, lime, some radishes, and you got yourself a winner. ASADA TACOS AND POLLO TACOS were also quite good, but not like the AL PASTOR. Both also 7 PESOS and 10 PESOS if you want cheese. Different types of AGUA FRESCAS available for 12 PESOS we tried the hibiscus and horchata and both were amazingly good. We ate here two nights in a row before we decided maybe it was time to try some place else but for 7 pesos a taco you can't beat that. Wish there was a similar establishment closer to home. read more
3 years ago
If you're spending time in Cancun and Mexico, you're going to end up eating a lot of tacos. With so many taquerias and options around, it's worth taco-ing about where you should prioritize your time and stomach space. Not all tacos are created equal. Antojitos came onto our radar due to its stellar reviews both on Yelp and TripAdvisor, we knew this was a must-eat destination. Came here around 7pm on a Friday night and though it was busy, we were seated right away. A quick glance around showed a healthy mix of locals with tourists, so we knew it was legit. We sampled tacos of every kind: chicken, steak, and al pastor. Have to say al pastor is the best, hands down. The tacos are small and only $.34 each, you can easily have 5-6 by yourself. We also tried an empanada, and found it to be delightful. Unlikely the super doughy monsters that are created in the U.S., this one was light and airy, perfectly fried instead of baked. These were definitely the best tacos we had throughout our time in Cancun, and possibly the best I've ever had in my life. read more
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Av. Tulum S/N
Col. Centro
Manzana 6
77780 Tulum, Quintana Roo
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