During a beach jog we stumbled across La Zebra and decided to stop, great decision. The setting is…read moreepic, right on the sand with the ocean as your backdrop and a relaxed morning atmosphere. Service was friendly and attentive, making it an easy place to sit for a bit and cool down. I went with the breakfast burrito while my wife had the avocado toast, and both were fresh and satisfying without feeling heavy. Sometimes the best finds are the unplanned ones, and this was definitely one of them.

Easy and breezy! While this restaurant is right next to La Zebra Hotel, you don't have to stay…read morethere to eat here. It's a covered, open-air restaurant right on the beach with breezy seating and great ocean views. The food is consistently good to great, and the drinks are well made. They serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner, each with its own menu. Highlights include excellent tableside guacamole with garlic oil, fresh ceviche, fruit and veggie smoothies, and plenty of kid-friendly options, even if they're not clearly labeled. Service was friendly and apologetic the few times a dish came out late. Overall, it's a convenient, relaxed beachside spot with solid food and a beautiful setting.

Was a bit underwhelmed by this spot to be honest. The aesthetics were on point, open air concept…read morewith widely spaced tables, candles, decent music. They start you off with a complimentary piece of toast with some vegetable chunks. Each of us got a quarter of a piece of dry white bread that I would pass on in the future but the vegetables paired with it had decent flavor. I got the passion fire as my drink and very much enjoyed it. It was sweet and refreshing with just the right amount of heat. 9/10. For appetizers my group split the duck tartlet with pink mole, the sweet potato agrodolce, and the hamachi tiradito. The duck was well cooked and tender but lacking in flavor. The pink mole wasn't adding much to the dish other than creaminess. The tart shell was awful. It was thick and dry and reminiscent of a premade store bought tart shell. 5/10. The sweet potato agrodolce was good, the sweet potato and squash ribbons had a nice firm texture and snap but all of the flavor came from the yogurt sauce that they were sitting on. 7/10. The hamachi tiradito was my favorite of the apps. The fish was fresh and light, the flavors were interesting with the combination of the sweet banana vinaigrette, the salty umami ponzu, and the sweet tangy mango, chili, cucumber salsa. This dish was the best of the night, 8/10. For mains we split the catch of the day, which was red snapper, and the broken beet. The fish was underwhelming, being a bit overcooked and dry. The sauce it was drenched in helped with the dryness but didn't lend much flavor. The yuca chips were a nice addition, adding a nice crunch to contrast the soft textures of the fish and sauce but again, not lending much in flavor. Chips could have been salted. 6/10. The beets were cooked well, they were soft and tender and paired nicely with the sour cream, turmeric oil, and salad. The turmeric oil added acidity, the salad added freshness and also acidity from the dressing it had, and the sour cream added a nice creaminess and tangy. These flavors offset the richness of the beets nicely. My second favorite dish, 8/10. For dessert we went with the "corn," which was a cake shaped like a corn cob with a chopped nut center and what I think was real corn kernels across the exterior, paired with a corn ice cream. Overall a solid dessert, the chopped nuts added a nice crunch however the cake as a whole was a bit dry. The ice cream added some needed moisture and paired nicely with the cake, though the texture was a bit icy, more like a corn sorbet than a corn ice cream. 6/10. Overall a good experience but with its high prices and small portions I wouldn't go back. The apps were on average between $20-$30 usd, with mains being between $25-$50 usd, and dessert $20 usd.

Nü is the perfect spot for a celebratory dinner! The food and cocktails were amazing and reasonably…read morepriced. Our favorite was the duck confit tartlets and short rib. The entire place was beautiful decorated with so much greenery. Service was attentive and they also have bug spray in case you forget. Would highly recommend to anyone going to Tulum!

Stopped here while on vacation and this place was surprisingly delicious! Everything was vegan…read morewhich was perfect for and the cookie was super chocolatey (too much for me) but still good. I loved my burger and my friend wasn't too excited about his nachos so only ate certain parts. He loved his milkshake though and even went back to get another one the next day. Overall, we'd definitely be back. The prices weee a bit expensive too but it is in the hotel zone and to be expected I suppose.

This place is now closed, unfortunately. The Real Coconut was one of those places I would go to…read morerepeatedly, even when they opened their location in town. It was vegan, gluten free, keto friendly, accomodating for all types of diets and food allergies. This is very important for someone like me who can hardly eat half the menu at places like Casa Banana, and is so picky about the quality and source of food. Coconut chips, delicious habanero chili sauce, great beach and atmosphere, excellent hotel, friendly and attentive staff, coconut cheese quesadillas, the habanero which I doused on everything, the smoothies, the bowls, I loved this place. RIP Real Coconut, you were the OG.

This place is amazing , the ambiance is incredible, the service is even better and the food…read more...takes the top prize! Bone marrow is a must Tip, book the drink tasting experience.

Second time at Arca and much better than our first! We had…read more* our go-to soft shell crab tacos- lightly breaded and served with local edible leaf as a taco shell * prawns with curry sauce- perfectly grilled with the head on * grilled octopus * scallop ceviche that was amazingly presented and seasoned, served with in-house crackers * sea bass filet * dessert- coconut/passionfruit/ mango ice cream served in a husk. Great mixture of flavors! Chocolate ice cream - beautifully presented and some rich chocolate ice cream as well, and another dessert that I forgot. So maybe that one may be just okay LOL * drinks - Miami Nice (passionfruit) and a no name drink that the resto blends into a clear drink, served with a guava block. You take a piece of the guava block and leave it on your tongue, and sip your drink. Very very smooth! Would highly recommend this unknown drink. Michelin starred, reservations highly recommended. Better to come without heels since the flooring is made out of pebbles, dim lighting contributing to the dining experience, and fantastic service.

Tatewari restaurant is a perfect place to have lunch or dinner and enjoy the Tulum vibes. The…read morerestaurant has a new chef and the food and wide otptions of dishes is much better than when we visited a year ago. You can have your food delivered to you to year day bed when you stay at Delek or you can easily get a table in the upper area. We tried lots of different plates and all of them were really delicious. We tried Guacamole, Ceviche de Tulum, Sopes, Ceviche de Pescado del Dia, Tacos to name a few. The dishes made with fish and shrimps were super fresh and all the flavors were mixed perfectly. When you stay at Delek that way you have great hotel, great people and great food. They also serve variety of good drinks, beers and juices. One thing we have not try was the breakfast but I bet it would also be delicious. Thank you Tatewari for a great foodie time!!

Love the food and service! We spent the whole day on the beach and had delicious fish tacos and…read moretruffle fries. Our server was wonderful, very attentive. High recommend this place!

My friend and I were wandering down the beach strip looking for a place to eat for dinner that was…read morea good fit for my vegetarian friend. We spotted this gorgeous restaurant and popped in. It was like 7 and super empty but filled up alot as it got later. It was very dark, yet super romantic.... you literally felt like you were having dinner in a jungle. Just such a pretty spot. We ordered some small bites and a few cocktails. Service was attentive and the food was good.

This place is now something else, unfortunately, it was a little place on the beach that was more…read morelow key, you could actually see the people sitting across from you and enjoy their company. Small plates, good cocktails, mezcals, good music, good service. Location is excellent as it is in the middle of the beach, is a perfect place for a casual dinner, date, or drinks spot.

Simple was simply delicious! Bad jokes aside, this place was located in a very touristy area filled…read morewith restaurants and boutique hotels, and the food and service were great! My friend and I split the Simple Fish Ceviche (peanuts, chia seeds, serrano peppers, red onions, etc.) and that was so fresh and flavorful! He got the tuna dish which was also great, but my black rice with octopus, calamari, and plantains was seriously A+. The black rice must have been made with squid ink or something but the total combination was a seriously savory seafood dish that was extremely filling and not like anything I've ever had before. I highly recommend getting this dish, but, be warned, it is EXTREMELY filling! After the ceviche and a passionfruit mojito (also delicious), I only had room for half of my entree. Another upside is that many of the staff can speak English. The only downside we had was a weird moment with the check. The receipt said "tip" in Spanish but then had a bolded "No tip included" at the bottom. We also tried paying with card because we didn't have any cash, and the first time around our waiter said the internet was down and he couldn't run the card through. We asked him to try again and it went through that second time. Also, this is a much pricier restaurant than other places in Tulum/Mexico with dishes mostly in the $20 range. Aside from that, I really recommend going to this place for the delicious food!

Pricing here is like at Tenadie's infamous place in Les Mis: "charge 'em for the lice, extra for…read morethe mice, 2% for looking in the mirror twice!" The food is already overpriced, even by Tulum tourist standards. Then adding the posted exchange rate, the cost unexpectedly increases 15%. And they charge an additional 5% for using a credit card. AND there is an automatic gratuity of 15% for any size party, which is insult added on injury for the painfully slow service. If you want outstanding Tulum seafood try EL CAMELLO JR on highway 307. That's where local fishermen sell their FRESH catch DAILY. El Camello is easy to find or reach by taxi, it gets a higher Yelp rating, and the service and prices are honest and friendly. Be aware that El Camello only accepts cash, a testament to its local authenticity and popularity. El Camello was recommended by our concierge when we asked for a seafood recommendation, and it was well worth the 10 min drive. You'll wait a lot longer than that for your food to be served at Simple. If you'd rather eat on the Tulum strip, then just a few yards down the road try Alma Tulum which has equally good food (including grilled seafood), an ocean view, great ambiance, and genuinely warm Mexican hospitality without abusive pricing for unsuspecting tourists.

Guys, this hidden treasure is a must in Tulum. It's absolutely darling! They've decorated this…read morerestaurant like a high end beach bungalow, with plants and lights everywhere. We enjoyed the complimentary appetizer that included pickled cauliflower, bread and cheese. We loved the prosciutto and arugula pizza, sausage pizza and shrimp pasta. The service was excellent, we had a blast.

*** FOOD POISONING WARNING*** ***DO NOT EAT THE SALAD OR…read moreSHRIMP HERE*** I wish I could give this place a higher rating because the restaurant had great ambiance and great service. The pizza was good and the bread and oil was delicious. However, I went with a group of four people who had been eating the same things the whole trip. My partner and I ate a salad from this restaurant that nobody else in our group had and we both got violently sick. Looking back, we shouldn't have eaten fresh vegetables in Mexico but at such a nice establishment I guess we figured it would be okay. Do not assume like we did. If you do go here, opt for the pizza, skip the pastas, all we're mediocre and the shrimp was very obviously not fresh.

Came here for a nightcap after dinner. We ordered a Pina Colada and Passion fruit Margarita with…read moreMezcal. The Pina Colada was watered down and the taste of alcohol was absent. I hardly drink and did not get even a baby buzz from the drink. The Margarita was OK. The service was OK. Each drink was $300 MXN or around $17 USD. Maybe I visited on an off day? There's plenty of other places in the area, this place would be a last resort.

Ok, so we're in Tulum and it's time to smash on our first dinner sesh. After walking around…read morechecking out what we fancy we settled for this spot. Welcome to La Malinche. Lets get to the food shall we. Chapulunes Tacos - Yes I like this stuff. I adore the preparation. The avocado doesn't really do much for the rest of the taco, but sauced up its a 6.8/10 Mushroom Taco - I couldn't stress enough about my partiality to vegan food. I adore the texture and the taste. I feel they put all the effort on this taco. 8.7/10 Al Pastor - It's nice and juicy. The the pineapples are present. Taste does fall a little short from the ones I've had before. 7.6/10 Service was pleasant. The ambiance was a total vibe. I would definitely recommend. If you ever make it to Tulum, do give this spot a proper go at it and let me know what you think. Hit that like and follow for more food and travel adventures by yours truly. Share this review with a smash mode buddy. And thank you so much for reading along.

Loves this place. The ambiance is everything. Got a little tour of their open kitchen. Everything…read morewas delicious and staff was great.

After almost a week in Mexico , I've had my share of tacos and Mexican food . I was craving for…read moresomething familiar and good . Despite the high cost as most things and places in Tulum, I decided to dine here after reading a few good reviews online and from a friend's recommendation. When you walk into the place , you feel the tulum Vibe, high energy , trendy. The restaurant has both indoors and outdoors ( we sat close to the back where the cooking station was). We were in an Alcove , loved the semi privacy as it's in the corner but didn't love the lack of air flow . We were within the crowd but not in the middle of it . I absolutely love the way it's decorated , the feel and ambiance of the place . Now the food , like mentioned, one week for overpaying mediocre food , I was impressed and satisfied with the menu and the plates we chose . For a party of 5 ( adults ), we had the perfect amount of food from two appetizers ( grilled calamari - the freshened of it is evident as it melts in the mouth and wasn't chewy and the grilled leeks was complemented well with the labneh , capers , breadcrumbs ). I was in heaven as I along with the group enjoyed the entrants ( skirt steak served with mashed potatoes ) and 6hr slowly cooked ribbed served with delicious potatoes . We also got the side of grilled vegetables ( to counter all the meat ). Couldn't resist not ordering dessert given all the dishes came out amazing . We had the crepe with dulce de leche served with banana ice cream . Great second to the last evening meal . Highly doubt the last meal beats this one . I recommend going for all the reasons stated above but would also encourage sharing dishes ( don't over order to truly appreciate all of them ). There certainly are other items that I would love to try next time ( maybe if I come back In Tulum ) like the grilled beets , grilled fish , etc. Good food and drinks , fun / trendy place perfect for groups , dates ( the bar is awesome as well ).