After being denied at Hartwood, myself and a group of friends (12) walked over here as a second option. They got us sat immediately and that was just the start of an overall great dining experience. Even for such a large group the service was quick and attentive. Our aps came out fast and the wine never stopped being poured. I had the whole grilled fish and it was perfectly cooked. Pretty much exactly what I wanted. My brother got a steak and we went halfsies. His steak was perfectly cooked and melted in your mouth when you ate it. The icing on the cake was that they let us bring our unfinished bottles of wine with us. Could you ask for more? read more

Went to Casa Banana for my friends birthday and it was soooo good. The service was superb! We started with the bread and this special sauce can't think of the name but it was delicious then we ordered asparagus chilllleee amazing the whole fish, filet mignon and the salad were all so good. I definitely suggest going here when in Tulum read more

What a great scheme! I called the number on the site to verify that the restaurant accepted credit cards ahead of our reservation. However when we arrived, the hostess claimed the restaurant doesn't accept cards. I showed her the number I called and matched it to the website. She told me, "tough - that won't change that we don't accept cards." Oh - and the ATM (that she conveniently pointed out to me) has an 8% of total transaction plus 8$ flat fee. How to make money scam 101. Be forewarned - because it definitely dulled the experience. AND THERE'S NO ROSE WINE AND TONS OF MOSQUITOS!!!! Update - I called in advance and was told no problem since it was a large group. After insisting and asking for a manager, it turns out that they accept PayPal. I also did checking on that ATM network and the restaurant gets kick backs from the ATM fees. Oh and it took an hour for a single plate to come out of the kitchen. read more

Nice place and good food. Stuff also was nice. Very like their cocktails. Had a good experience. read more

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Came here for dinner during the week, and it was packed! I would recommend making a reservation. The restaurant is completely outdoors--very simply, but so cute (especially the bar!!). Overall, there was a really great ambience and GREAT music. read more

I carried a dream of Casa Banana's steak with me for three years. I love steak and it was in my top 3 ever- huge accomplishment. Last week, I tested whether my memory had embellished my joy. It hadn't- it was still everything I had dreamed of and on my plate again. Huzzah! Apart from the momentous meat, Casa Banana is a winner all round. The cocktails are scrumptious and the wine list is extensive. Service is with a smile and the ambiance is laid back and unrushed. During our week in Tulum, we went back again for lunch and then again for dinner. Casa Banana is under hyped and over delivers. I'd go again and again and again. read more

Don't typically give 5 stars cause nothing is perfect but this might have been one of the best dining experiences I've had. Very warm and festive atmosphere, but not overly so. "Calamari" was actually octopus and a bit greasy but my red snapper cooked in a wood oven was spectacular. Decent wine list with a couple of good Italian reds. read more

Casa Banana - Argentine Near Me - Tulum, ROO

Our first night in Tulum we found casa banana it was amazing service was quick and very warm not cold, the food was beautifully seasoned and cooked the chicken kabobs were delicious I recommend them for people who don't love to try new foods, the desert was my favorite, flan. It was warm and delicious was served in a reasonable portion and had a side of chocolate mousse. Over all I think casa banana was a good dinner for people of all ages you can get food a younger child could get or a more grown up dish read more

Good food. We had the fish carpaccio which was very good. The fried calamari is just ok. The Porchetta dish was full rich and of full of intense flavor. Unfortunately, we left with a bad taste after realizing they tried to sneak a tip into the bill. If we had not totaled the bill ourselves we would have double-tipped. We felt violated and will never return to Casa Banana. read more

Seriously, on par with restaurants in SF or LA. We came in on a Sunday night with no reservation and got seated immediately as a party of two at a communal table. Otherwise the wait was around 45 minutes. But they have a bar and you're in Mexico, so don't complain. Setting is lovely, ambiance is great, and service was good. Waitstaff was definitely hustling. It was easy to have a conversation but at the same time enjoy the cool jams and people watch. Old Fashioned wasn't quite the classic it could be, wine choices were fantastic though. We split the chorizo and focaccia bread, octopus salad, filet mignon, and creme brûlée. Everything was deee-lish, especially that octopus salad. If you're going to splurge on a dinner in the area, go here. We didn't even bother with Hartwood. This was totally worth it. read more

I ordered the skirt steak and my hubby the whole fish. I didn't get to taste the fish, but the steak was to die for. Perfectly cooked and came with a side of roasted veggies (or mashed potatoes if you prefer). They also served complimentary bread with a pate spread... nom! Tito's mule was the best cocktail I've had in a long time. Eat here. read more

Casa Banana - Skirt steak - Argentine Near Me - Tulum, ROO

We decided to eat at Casa Banana after a long day out. We were a starving group of 16 and were seated immediately. Boy were we happy to have stopped here for food because we were blown away!! Drinks were amazing! Food was amazing! And overall ambiance was amazing! By far the best roasted beet & goat cheese salad we've ever had! Octopus was also delishhh!! I highly recommend! Yuuuuummy!! read more

Casa Banana - Red snapper - Argentine Near Me - Tulum, ROO

A friend recommended the whole fish, which to my disappointment wasn't on the lunch menu. I ordered the passion fruit margarita and the shrimp and fish skewers instead. The skewers are sooooo tasty, the fish just melts in your mouth. The basil sauce is a perfect balance. The passion fruit margarita was a nice twist on the original. I'm not normally a margarita drinker, but decided to embrace my inner tequila imbiber since I'm in Mexico. Would definitely come back, especially since I'm still thinking about that whole fish. If it's anything like the skewers, I think I'll love it. read more

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Very chic & rather expensive restaurant in Tulum but very tasty! It cost approximately $100 USD for 2 entrees, 3 drinks, and 1 dessert, which are comparable to prices in big cities in the US. As for the food the flank vacio and the banana margarita were standouts Service was great and the clientele was fully of beautiful people -- I felt as if I was a premiere in South Beach, but that's Tulum for you. Make sure to apply mosquito repellent as even though the outdoor setting is lovely since the restaurant is on the "jungle" side it is prone to bugs in the evening. Overall, one of the better meals I had in Tulum but definitely a splurge, but if you're there you're most likely on vacation so go for it! read more

First, I would give this 3.5 if there was such a thing. The front man of the house recommended the Ribeye as their signature dish. I LOVE ribeye so of course I went with it. It was cooked with low heat so it lacked any real flavor from a quick char. The quality of the meat was mediocre. We started with the roasted beets. They were pretty heavy in oil and lacked any flavor of interest, other than the beet itself. For the price, we had many great options in that area. On the positive side, the aesthetics of the restaurant are wonderful. read more

Cute setting. We came here for breakfast. Had a couple interesting smoothies. Coffee was good.

It's amazing how this place bring the good vibes and energy among the crowd, food are excellent ( pargo carpaccio) is a must to try and if you like steaks?!! This's the place great cocktails and friendly staff. I recommend this place read more

Great atmosphere, excellent service. Good food. It's a lot of fun here. Can't go wrong, but I recommend the steak. Goooood stuff.

The open fire pit - seemed just as good as it looked. We passed this place often but didn't go until our last night. It has an Argentina flare and everything was fantastic. From the steak to the whole fish! I was so impressed. read more

After coming here a few times I wouldn't go back. It mainly not my style of food but it also was the best quality compares to other residents in the area. They do a large wine list though if you want a variety. read more

Delicious food, great service and ambiance. Yes, it is quite pricey but worth every peso! read more

Casa Banana - Skirt Steak - Argentine Near Me - Tulum, ROO

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Steaks were fantastic. Great ambiance and location. The service was okay but not great. On the jungle side of the hotel zone. For Tulum this is better food than most of the other hyped locations. read more

Amazing everything. Home made smoked Chorizo; simple but delicious rucula salad; roasted lechon (pork) and amazing mango cheesecake. Ah! Almost forgot, a good priced-quality wine selection. The only but: they didnt have Aconte Rum (Mexican Craft Rum). read more

Casa Banana - Mango cheesecake - Argentine Near Me - Tulum, ROO

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OMG! I don't know where to start! It was like being in a movie! Everything was amazing, the food just delicious, the best vibe, helpful staff, and brilliant service. I had an octopus salad and it was just delicious, out of this world! My husband had steak with mashed potatoes, and it was cooked to perfection! We Can't wait to go back! Thanks to all the crew for an amazing night read more

Stopped in for an app and a drink with my wife and her friend. We just wanted an app and a drink to share since it was late, 830, and we wanted to check it out before getting dinner later in the week. The waiter was very rude when he found out we were just sharing and I saw him cutting his eyes and talking about us from the bar. Will never come back. The calamari and margarita was very good though read more

Casa banana was so good and in a cozy environment. We were in Tulum for 4 nights. We stopped at Casa Banana 3 times. The first time for dessert and we went back for two nights for dinner. Their ribeye and filet mignon skewer were both delicious and the tasting plate appetizer. For dessert get the crepes. read more

I had shrimp burger which is outstanding! Also, the best expresso I have ever had in my life!!!

We were there for dinner. The food is ok, except for the meat which is excellent. The place is cute but nothing special. The cocktails are good. Friendly waiter. I give only 3 * because to be honest I won't go back. For the price, I would go to Cenzontle where the food is way better and the place more beautiful or to Xaman, food about the same but better cocktails and place way more beautiful too, with a special vibe. Casa banana is lacking character. It is a bit... whatever... but it is ok, nothing bad. read more

This place is pleasant, a little to busy because of its popularity. They have a foosball table outside and the people waiting behind us decided to be super loud playing it. The bar tender was nice and the cocktail menu, while brief was exciting. This is basically a steakhouse with a wood fire grill. There is one real seafood item on the menu, whole grilled fish. On our visit it was the red snapper, it was delicious. Wait time for dinner can be upwards of an hour, so be prepared to wait. read more

Casa Banana was delicious and we loved the atmosphere. The steak was very juicy and tasty and their sides were delicious. I can honestly say that for the quality of the food the prices weren't bad at all. We had a great experience and would highly recommend it to anyone. We stayed at Nueva Vida de Ramiro the hotel in front and even the breakfast that we got served every morning from Casa Banana was extremely good. The food was extremely fresh and tasty. Casa Banana we will be seeing you again in November!!! read more

The waiters are great and the place is lovely. Also the beets/garlic/cheese salad, really good. But the wine was rather bad, the meat merely okay, and the chicken with mushroom sauce was dry and tasteless. In two words: one of the priciest restaurants in Tulum, very mediocre food. A pity. read more

This place does not disappoint. We stopped here on our last night in Tulum, the waitstaff was amazing, the ambience was too die and the food-the food was stellar. We ordered beef and shrimp skewers bit the octopus salad stole the show-it was in a tangy honey/lime sauce and the portion was gigantic. Loved this place-already planning to go again when we return. read more

Come with an empty stomach because you are going to wasn't too order everything. Atmosphere is super casual, service is exceptional and the food amazing. I had guacamole, beet salad and steak/shrimp skewers. Everything was delicious... And you can see your for being cooked in an open air wood ...stove isn't the right word but you get it. My only regret was that I was too full for dessert. FYI it's cash only. My meal (plus a glass of wine or two) was ~$80. Pricey but delicious. I think the beet salad I had was the best I've ever had. read more

This place is wonderful! The service here is impeccable and the food even better. We were staying at Nueva Vida de Ramiro so we came here for dinner on our first night. The atmosphere was amazing. The dining area is completely open to the elements and you can see the huge brick oven in plain sight. It was quite amazing to watch - the grill grates to one side and the large burning log fire to the other. For dinner I had the steak & shrimp skewers that was accompanied by mash potatoes and a stuffed tomato. Really not sure what was in the tomato but it was tangy and yummy...maybe spinach & something. Haha I don't ask enough questions. I'm too busy trying to not die and go to Heaven. The filet itself was so juicy and tender and the shrimp...oh how I miss seafood living in the Midwest. My other half ordered something. Not sure what it was at this point but I remember thinking you came all the way to the Caribbean and ordered that. I think it was pasta??? All I know is I tried one of the giant mushrooms it came with and holy ****. Best, smokiest, most flavorful & orgasmic mushroom ever. Because we were guests of Nueva Vida we had the pleasure of complimentary breakfast here every morning for the rest of our stay. The rest of this review will be helpful to those who also stay at NV which I highly recommend. On our first morning here we assumed that there would be a buffet spread and it would be serve yourself. Nope. We were wrong. It's full service. Coffee, fresh juice of the day, fresh fruit medley and a fresh loaf of bread & butter. Are you getting that everything is fresh? Coffee was rather good I'm somewhat of a snob about coffee. I typically don't put milk & sugar but I did this time. Somehow it was nostalgic to do so. Being in Mexico and hearing Spanish music in the background reminded me of being at my grandmas as a child and drinking her Folgers coffee with way too much sugar while she listened to her Spanish radio. But I digress. There were two juices, watermelon and pineapple. The pineapple with chaya and mint was def. my favorite. The fruit medley was the typical pineapple, watermelon and cantaloupe which I quickly gave to my boyfriend. Blugh! Never been a fan of cantaloupe. The bread was delish and over all the perfect breakfast. I didn't leave feeling sluggish and full - like I couldn't put on a swim suit after. The one thing we felt bad about was that it was full service and we hadn't had time to get cash the night before (which I found out too late that you can do here in America before you leave. Ooops!). So we left without tipping that first time but tried to make up for it on the other days. If you're staying at NV just keep that in mind. On another note, I don't think this place is as pricey as people are saying. For the 2 of us having 2 entrees, appetizer and two beers we spent about $60 not counting tip. I really don't think that's $$$$. It's expensive relative to the restaurants in town but for any American who dines out with alcohol regularly that's pretty average. And most other restaurants in the hotel zone are going to be avg $50-60 USD for 2 people. Don't be deterred by the dollar signs. You can easily share an entree to keep total bill down. Or stick with beer instead of cocktails - the beer alone was only 50 pesos. Definitely come here for dinner one of your nights. read more

Cute restaurant , great drinks but food was not flavorful. Honestly it's over priced and food did not meet expectations at all. We ordered the flank, grilled asparagus salad with goat cheese and the Argentina appetizer which had cold eggplant that was not tasty. The empanadas were the beat part of the whole meal. read more

Unfortunately, I was not impressed with Casa Banana. We had asked for a table off to the side but were told no as we were a party of 2 and the table was for 4...which I would have understood if they were busy but more than half of the restaurant was empty. We were sat right by the register, which caused for a lot of traffic. Our bad was not checking the menu before we sat down, as it mostly caters to red meat eaters and we were in the mood for some local seafood. The only option we saw was a shrimp skewer that also came with filet mignon. We decided to just get an appetizer and move on to the next spot. We ordered the calamari, which was lack luster at best. It was bland and dry. The service was good, the meat that came out looked great, but the options and experience gave it 3/5 stars. With other great restaurants only a few steps away, I wouldn't choose this as my go to place but it would work in a pinch. read more

Not impressed with the mediocre food and the large bill. $70 for burger, steak sandwich, chips, water, and a diet coke. Make sure you take plenty of cash because they do not take credit cards. read more

Great steak and wine! I really enjoyed the flank steak. We came here twice on our trip and had a great experience both times

The ambiance and the food are to die for. I would recommend this place to anyone. The service is top notch and I have no problem paying for great service a delicious food. 10 points for the Argentinian Flank steak! read more

This review is almost 2 years outdated, but this is so good, I decided to review it. The service is relatively quick, and the food is very good, especially the Argentine skirt steak. All steaks come with potatoes, steak sauce, and stuffed peppers. The atmosphere is very nice, and the jungle road location is very beautiful. This spring, I am returning to Tulum with my family, so we will be sure to return to this place! food: 5 stars service: 4 stars lighting: 4 stars atmosphere: 4.5 stars employee kindness: 5 stars read more