The menu they have in their page does not reflect in person prices. Shows avg dish is 25$ when it's actually $65+

Everytime we go to Tulum (once a year at least, even if it's changing too much, too fast, and not for the goods) we spend one night at Casa Banana fo a fabulous meal. Their appetizers (Cheese, salads, calamari) are amazing, and of course the meat cuts are excellent. Once again I had my bife de chorizo, which is a MUST. Keep it always like this, Casa Banana!! read more

If you want the best food, service and atmosphere then you have to go to Casa Banana. The server change your silverware after appetizers, I haven't touch the bottle in the entire night because they REALLY pay attention. We ordered the sweetbreads and provoleta as appetizer. The only word I have is WOWWW! The best sweetbreads that I ever had! As a main course I ordered the wood oven fish (I don't remember the name) with bagna cauda sauce, mash sweet potatoes and leek. My partner ordered the Picanha with mash potatoes. Everything was on point, absolutely delicious. Thank you Casa Banana for this amazing experience!! My regards to the chef and staff!! read more

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Food is better than average... Now, the one gripe that I have is their exchange rate policy... They don't take credit cards so you need to take cash. On top taking cash, make sure to exchange pesos Mexicanos or get your ATM to do the work. Even with the commission and fee that your home bank and local ATM may charge you probably get more money from it. The exchange rate was 19 yesterday and they were giving you 14.5 for your dollar. Thats about 22 23% markdown, I think (didnt do the math). The food came about to $218.00 US Dollars, and had they taken credit card or give us 18.5 pesos (which I got at the Camaleon Golf course) for your US dollar our meal would have cost us like $180 or less. Is a relatively high end Restaurant in this area, and I didn't expect them to be so cheap. Earn your money not take from unsuspecting tourists who, like me, would be uninformed about this suspect practice. One more thing, wherever I go, there is no many thing that I detest than a server trying to bump up his tip by offering more food (as we usually base our tip based on the total tab). Among four of us we ordered two appetizers and a salad to share and ordered our four main courses. My daughter was ordering a whole fish and my son was asking whether is big enough to share, and the waiter response was, "is very small, too small to share." Certainly not enough had my son not eaten something or had we not had ordered three appetizers, but my daughter could only manage one third of it and most of it was left over. I guess I should have bump down his tip more than what I did. He still got like 15%. It bothered me more in retrospect -- but heck is a meal. read more

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Okay, now that I have service and have been able to look at all of the reviews telling me to get the ribeye, a return trip is much needed. I stayed at Nueva Vida di Ramiro which is the hotel across the street that offers daily, complimentary breakfast at Casa Banana which is what I will base this review on. Oh, and they also deliver food to you on the beach where you can open up a tab should you not wish to pay in pesos. Breakfast consists of a plate of fruit (banana, star fruit, papaya, watermelon and pineapple - one per couple), fresh oven-baked white bread, banana bread, black beans, toast with garlic sauce, and an omelette made-to-order. Your options of sustenance with the omelette are spinach (chaya), bacon, chorizo, and cheese. The beverages of choice to accompany your meal are fresh squeezed OJ and coffee. My favorite part of the meal? The bread of course. *Cue Oprah voice* I LOVE BREAD! It was by far one of the best fresh loaves of bread my mouth has ever tasted. We're talking soft, moist and melts in your mouth type of bread. It's so good that I asked for seconds. The omelettes were decent in my opinion. They were a bit runny and cheesy (not sure what cheese they used) but I sure did look forward to each bite every morning. I'm not sure how much the breakfast typically runs non-patrons of Nueva, but for those staying there - it may look like a small amount of food but you will definitely leave feeling filled to the brim. As for the service - it was great in my opinion. One of the servers named Gilbert managed to personally greet us each day of our stay. Talk about hospitality. We did order food from them on the beach which was pretty awesome. We ordered the kale salad, ceviche, and guacamole and chips. I also ordered this passionfruit margarita and two Indios beers. So so good. As a person who typically doesn't care for salads, the kale salad was on point with its' mixture of sauteed kale, beets, and almonds. Casa Banana is a solid choice. You can't go wrong. read more

BE AWARE. They take your credit card and even you specify to use pesos they convert it again to dollars with they rate and charge extra 10 percent to your bill! read more

AMAZING skirt steak and drinks, staff was super attentive, good music, good vibes and nice decor as well

Ate here twice for dinner on our 4 night stay in Tulum, it was that good! We got beef empanadas, skirt steak with mash potatoes and shrimp with bacon skewers! The stuffed tomato it came with was also delicious. Chimichurri was amazing! Friendly staff and fairly priced for how delicious the food is read more

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We had some of the best lightly fried calamari we've ever had and the octopus salad was to die for. We also got the filet mignon, which was okay, although their mashed potatoes were delicious. Their portions are also very generous. The restaurant itself was in the jungle, which was a nice dining experience. Just be sure to bring some bug spray so you don't get eaten alive by mosquitos. read more

Casa Banana - Octopus salad and filet mignon - Argentine Near Me - Tulum, ROO

For our first night in Tulum we wanted to go exploring. On our night drive along the coast line, we had a hard time deciding on what place to eat it. We decided to utilize the method my lady has come up with... if there are a ton of cars... it must be good!! First off, it has its own parking unlike a few of the places in that area. It was nice to not have to park on the road but this is a busy place so some may have to! At first glance I saw a man and his son playing on a old rustic foosball table near the entrance. Neat little way to spend your time waiting if you have to! The ambience is amazing! It is a dimly lit area with a great atmosphere and perfect music to compliment it! The seating is outdoors and under the trees, there are some covered areas too. We sat next to where the food was being prepared by the chefs... it was a fun to watch them prepare the food! The bread plate was amazing! Al of the breads had different textures and was an amazing sampler to hold you over until the food came out! Being a vegetarian I wasn't sure what to think.. there wasn't a ton of options. Looking at the menu I only saw salads.. Don't get discouraged! If you have never tried Argentinian food before then you are in for a treat!! I ordered the grilled asparagus and it was top notch! My lady ordered the zucchini and it was even more delicious than mine!!! There are sooo many flavors that hit you in succession!! Each better than the last and all while blowing your mind! The zucchini plate was definitely something I'd like to recreate... parmesan, basal, lime, and tomatoes.... all ingredients I am familiar with but prepared like nothing I've tasted before! Moving on to desert! We were so impressed with what we had so far that we were eager to introduce our taste buds to Casa Banana's take on desert! We tried three different ones.. you can't go wrong. Just pick whichever and go for it. You won't regret it! The one I had will be posted in the pictures go take a look at it! Great experience! Top notch food taste/presentation! Would definitely go back! Pricey but well worth it! read more

Casa Banana - Don't miss out on desert. Well worth saving room for it! - Argentine Near Me - Tulum, ROO

delicious drinks, food was very good, portions were huge. Service was great too, thank you.

The skirt steak here is amazing! SO flavorful and tender, plus it came with these yummy mashed potatoes that had a crispy coating (weird to describe I know, but amazing nonetheless). We also got some sort of white fish (can't remember the name) that came in a creamy sauce with mashed sweet potatoes. I thought the fish was a little bland but overall good with the sauce and hooch was lighter than most sauces fish are served with in the US. Super refreshing. Overall good food, but there were so many flies which would NOT leave us alone while we were eating. The staff does walk around with some sort of smoke repellent but the smoke got kind of annoying/overwhelming to smell while eating. read more

Casa Banana - The skirt steak and some white fish dish - Argentine Near Me - Tulum, ROO

Fantastic atmosphere and fantastic staff! Our waiter was very attentive and super nice. Had a really nice experience overall. My husband and I have been in Tulum for a week and have tried multiple restaurants however Casa Banana has not been our favorite. The food was good however not worth the price. My husband got the short ribs and for $60 USD he thought it was ok but not worth the money. read more

Wow!!!! Can't tell u enough about this. My wife and I were here for a short vacation and wanted to step out to dinner. Took our bikes and ended up here. Amazing drinks, great atmosphere and staff is top notch. Great menu...this is definitely a spot to check out for dinner or even just drinks. Try the basil Martini and the Passion Margarita Hope u guys stop by.... read more

Very unexpectedly good.... we were actually looking for another place and drive by Casa banana and liked the atmosphere and went in .... and we were glad we did .... great service great food read more

Casa Banana - Argentine Near Me - Tulum, ROO

Bread basket and chicken/apple spread was interesting in a tasty way. I don't quite remember which cocktails I had, but I remember they were well made. I ordered the medium rare ribeye for dinner and it was cooked to perfection. Flavor was good, quality was okay. I'm from Texas though so maybe a tough critic on beef. The stuffed tomato was a nice treat. Potatoes were meh. Better potatoes and better quality beef for the price would put this at 5 stars. Overall it was good and I would return. read more

Casa Banana - Argentine Near Me - Tulum, ROO

Casa Banana is my favorite restaurant in Tulum! My partner and I have dined here at least 5-6 times over the past 3 years and every time we go it is just as delicious as the last -- I love the consistency, ambiance, food, and service. This past time we went for my birthday on September 26. We had Cara as our server and we loved her! She was spot on with her recommendations for us from the cut of steak to the cocktails. She also recommended a cocktail for me that was created by the only female bartender which was AWESOME! Cara also had the staff sing and bring out dessert for my birthday which was so sweet of her to do. This past visit was the first time we ever saw female servers or bartenders at Casa Banana which just made the whole experience even better!! read more

Favorite restaurant we ate at in Tulum! The "Chef's Whims" duck in the rasberry-orange glaze was so unique, and the Filet Mignon was the standout dish of the evening. The cocktails here are made with a great deal of craft, they have a constantly changing menu but had at least 15 on when we were there. We had two cocktails and then ordered a bottle of wine, a Malbec recommended by the waiter that was fantastic. This place is a must try in Tulum, even though it is different from the traditional Mexican/Carribean food you can get in the area, it is a good break in cuisine to try some Argentinian food. The restaurant is on the jungle side and was a bit buggy (wear your spray!) but the heat was not an issue, there were lots of fans there as well. read more

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This is a great steak place with authentic vibes from Argentina. I felt like I was in Argentina at a bbq. Everything from the open pit grill to the drinks made for a surreal experience. My wife and I ordered the filet and flank steak. Two steaks I would not normally go for but decided to take a gamble. I could not have been more impressed. The salt seasoning and grilling over wood coals is the attention a steak deserves. The staff were friendly and attentive, making suggestions and speaking English and Spanish helped my wife and I make choices. If you are craving a good steak which can be hard to find in Mexico go to this place and enjoy the experience as well as the food. read more

Casa Banana - Woof fire grill - Argentine Near Me - Tulum, ROO

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Definitely not the place for you if you're pescatarian/ vegetarian. They only had extremely simple salads or one choice of fish. I chose the zucchini salad and got literally only zucchini and cheese which to me isn't a meal. The starters and the desert however did make up for the main course. The only thing that really stood out with this place was the magician who definitely turned the visit into an experience. read more

Stunning service, unique food, flavors & cocktails. where do I begin!!! Everything from the food to the ambiance was top notch! Such an amazing experience! Lights hanging from trees, very dim lighting, cozy atmosphere that you never want to leave! We started at the bar, while our table was ready, drink menu is very well designed and pleasantly unique. The bartender was incredibly friendly. Our cocktails were fantastic, very tasty and the most outstanding was the decoration, they use fresh garnish and flowers, which is a plus! Food menu was beyond, We have ordered a different dishes to try a few options and every course were spectacular. For veggie lovers, they offer an incredible options! We tried a veggie lasagna and it was so good! No word for the whole fish! very fresh and flavorful... I can not describe enough the lamb risotto! it was unique and very tasty too! The gem was the prime beef fillet and delicious homemade Argentinian chorizo! So far, it's our favorite place in Tulum beach. Thank you very much for a wonderful evening and experience. read more

Very good. The restaurant was pretty empty when we arrived and the order for our hungry kids came out very fast. We also ordered the whole fish (It was a Red Snapper and it was delicious), a ribeye, and filete mignon. The sides included potatoes (a bit dry), mashed sweet potato, carrots (a bit crunchy), a tomato thing filled with spinach and creme (good), and some cauliflower with some sort of sauce (also good). The drinks were great. I ordered the Spicy Skinny Margherita it was good despite my reluctance for a "skinny" drink with mezcal. It wasn't too smokey and the spice was perfect. For desert we ordered the crepes, cheesecake, chocolate cake, and flan. The flan and crepes were great, the cheesecake had a different flavor than the US cheesecake and the chocolate cake had a dark chocolate taste and was more of a mousse than a moist cake as described. They only take cash and the ATM charges almost 8% of your withdrawal so we opted for PayPal payment (which the restaurant charges 5% extra if you choose this payment method) read more

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Went here on my last night to celebrate my solo adventures in Tulum! Steak and potatos, mule, and dessert! Everything was delicious and the vibe was nice. Open fire wood oven and hella drinks to choose from! read more

CASH ONLY - BRING PESOS otherwise the USD conversion is very poor. Market is 18.46 but restaurant's conversion was only 14.50. 10% Suggested Gratuity included in the meal. HUGE PORTIONS - if you dont eat much, its probably best to share instead. Drinks are about 150-180 pesos, appetizers are about 200-250 pesos and main entrees are about 400-500 pesos. For appetizers we ordered: *Calamari - came with two dipping sauces - the calamari was cooked perfectly with a very light batter *Warm octopus salad - the star and must order - the octopus had a very nice char flavor and the salad came with more octopus than vegetables *Argentine sampler - a little bit of everything but it was rather forgettable In our party we ordered and listed from most favorite to least favorite: *Catch of the day - whole red snapper - the fish was cooked perfectly and was such a huge portion *Skirt steak - super soft - this meat was ten times better than the flank which was not marbled or tender *Suckling roast pig - another huge portion - the dark parts of the pig was tender but other parts were a bit too soft. The skin was equally the same - some parts were crispy but other was rubbery *Flank steak - we all asked for medium rare, but even with steak knives, we all had a hard time cutting and appreciating the steak. The steak was overdone and tough. By far the biggest disappointment to the whole meal. Food: 4.5 stars Price: 3.5 stars but in this area, all the prices are high Service: 1 star - We were ignored for most of the night but by far the biggest crime of it all was when we were setting our bill. We had to pay a portion in USD because we didnt have enough in Pesos. The difference left was equivalent to $107 dollars so we gave $110 and was waiting for our change. When it became apparent that we still wasn't getting our change in a timely fashion, we asked our waitress and she said, "oh you wanted the change back?" Consider that gratuity was ALREADY included in our bill - if we didnt want our change back, we wouldve indicated to her, "go ahead and keep the change." However, it was so extremely rude of her to just assume that she can pocket the additional change. Its not that $3.00 is anything, but it is more so the principle that you cannot just assume any amount, no matter how small, already belongs to you as tip. read more

Great atmosphere and good food. We got the guacamole which was on par with other guacamole in Tulum. The best part of the meal was the asparagus and goat cheese starter. It had a balsamic glaze with grilled garlic, pretty amazing! My wife got the shrimp skewer which was well over done. I had the lamb risotto which was flavorful. One reason for three instead of 4 stars is because they only take cash and they do have an ATM at the restaurant but it only dispenses US Dollars and the exchange rate that Casa Banana was providing was nearly 20% off of the going exchange. Bring pesos with you and it may be a bit of a better value. read more

Another of my fave places in Tulum! We had dinner and lunch here during our most recent trip. this is on the jungle side and can be "buggy" at night so don't forget to load up on bug spray before you come. I love, love, love the octopus salad - one of the best I've ever had. I usually enjoy sharing the roasted whole fish with my BF but on this night, they were out of duck and fish, so we had the skirt steak instead. It was very good, the texture was almost silky as if it had been sous-vide before cooking. The atmosphere is very pretty with cool music. Casa B is a must! read more

Food was good , service not so much. Our waitor disappeared after taking the order No cc accepted, I recommend the Skirt steak and ceviche. Too many mosquitos , they should add more "leg fans" read more

The food was pretty good, so I can't really complain about it with the exception of my flank steak which should have been marinated longer to make it more tender. The real issue I have with this place is the way they treat their customers. First, they keep people waiting with open tables. Next, they are cash only and their high prices ensure few will have enough money. Then when you think you can make up the difference with dollars, they are using an exchange rate of 14:1 which is just a slap in the face to all. Short on cash, the nearby ATM only gives out dollars, AND charges an $8 fee to make a withdraw. So in summary, you end up paying a 25% premium on their already premium prices due to the way they are operating. I like good food, I do not however like to be ripped off and have it rubbed in my face. Until this place accepts credit cards, they will continue to make a killing off everyone dining there. Even a 5% fee on credit cards is better than what happens now. read more

Casa Banana is a great choice if you are in the mood for a steak. They have some great quality beef that does wonders grilled over an open flame. We had the rib eye and it was cooked perfectly, super tender, and had awesome flavor. I would definitely recommend the grilled beet salad as well. Awesome charred beets and chunks of goat cheese served warm. Skip the fried calamari. It wasn't seasoned and didn't taste very fresh. The only downsides for me are that the seating area can get a little hot and muggy and it's quite expensive. Cash only, so make sure you bring that full wallet. read more

Casa Banana - Grilled beet salad. Charred grilled beets and big chunks of goat cheese. Served warm. Definitely order this! - Argentine Near Me - Tulum, ROO

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I'm in love with the atmosphere... with the food and drinks to match, what more could a person love? The open air, Edison bulb lighting and boho romance appeal inhales you as you step in... but since this was our first stop after driving the hour and a half from Cancun, so I'm not sure that weighed into my opinion as well. I can only say for lunch (we wanted to stop by for dinner but friends had other plans). I highly recommend the warm octopus salad and one of their cocktails like the caipirinha. The mojito had too much lime in it. Comparably to other restaurants, this menu is pricey. Their dinner menu was about $30-$50 USD per person while other places are around $20-$30. read more

Ok, guilty as charged. We went here after a most frustrating experience at Hartwood and I have to say, it should have been our FIRST choice. The steaks, omg, the steaks, they were completely amazing. The ambiance was perfect, the service was also on-point. It's worth every penny, and it's cash only here (USD or Peso). Very, very delicious. read more

We arrived shortly after they opened and I strongly suggest you do that as well so you're not stuck waiting around forever. Sat near the wood fire oven as we didn't want to get eaten alive this time around since the rest. sits on the jungle side. Lol! It worked! Starters: the arugula salad w shaved Parmesan was so simple yet so delicious. Very refreshing with the citrusy vinaigrette. The octopus salad was amazing, very tender and generous portion. Dinner: fish of the day was spectacular, and the sides complimented the fish very well. Mashed sweet potatoes, cheesy cauliflower and vegetable medley. Must have though is the rib eye, oh emmm geee. Delicious flavor! Wine was great too, chose a Cab from Argentina, very tasty! Service was great, remember that it's cash only! read more

We stayed only minutes drive from Casa Banana and we were so hell bent on going to Hartwood that when we got there and they were booked out, we decided Casa Banana was a good sending option. We loved it so much that we went two nights in a row. The food was exceptional, great cocktails, we had steak one night and skewers the next. The skewers were a tad dry but mixed with chino churry, they rocked. Deserts were soft and delicious. The service was great, first night the kid, we swear was on speed, but he was just enthusiastic and the second night they accommodated us swanky from the open oven. I don't have pictures but who need them, the food and service speak for them selves. I give it 5 bananas out of 5 read more

LOVED this place as much as hartwood. the food IS INCREDIBLE. we ordered as many things as we possibly could and were glad we did. i had the red snapper as my main and it was the best. i will order the brick oven catch of the day everytime. it comes with fresh veggies and mashed sweet potatoes and whatever fish that day served in a cast iron skillet straight from the wood burning oven, i need to make this at home. the place is so beautiful and rustic. great for large groups. service was spot on. i want to eat here again, multiple times. cash only. read more

Casa Banana is a good restaurant in the beachy/jungle section of Tulum. We just got back from our week stay there, and had a great time checking out many of the spots. One of our more memorable dinners was here at Casa Banana. I'll just list out some details I recall from our evening there... + they do have parking, if you happen to be driving. It's to the right of the place about 30 feet over. + most of the seating is open roof, outdoors. Feels nice and refreshing. Not too dark like some other places, it's just right. + this is a meat place. they probably have seafood also, but we got meat meat meat. it was all very good, you can't really go wrong. + i believe we had the suckling pig and also a rib eye. both portions were HUGE, really you don't need your own entree here. if we went again, we'd just get one or to starters and then share an entree. a shame to not eat all of that great food. + if you want a craft beer just ask, they had a couple good ones. Allende IPA i think it was. but also then they have good red wine, which you'll want once your steak appears :P If we go back to Tulum, we'll definitely be back at Casa Banana! read more

GARBAGE. Bar tenders are pompous jerks. Blatantly ignored my boyfriend and I while trying to order a drink before dinner. Once they finally took our order, the bartender mocked us and then didn't even make the drink. read more

The food and drinks are delicious. The place is very cute with hip music and the staff is amazing and gave us great food and drinks recommendations. We got the spinach gnocchi 1000/10, Argentina steak 1000/10 and Plant based lasagna 1000/10!! read more

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

During my stay in Tulum, i had bfast here every morning. They offer breads w jam and butter, a plate of fruits, and scrambled eggs w bacon, ham or spinach, comes w OJ and coffee. My son really enjoyed the eggs w bacon. Also had their lunch on the beach, smoked salmon sandwich and it was delicious. My son really enjoyed their fried calamari. We also dined in during our last night, had the T Bone steak and it was cooked very nicely. Their food was very good. The only setback was when we stopped by here for lunch and they were doing some kind of construction at the front of the restaurant. We were alil bothered by the fact that they kept the restaurant opened while they were drilling up the ground. My son suggested we take the food to go after finishing the appetizer. The sandwich did not disappoint even tho we took it back to the hotel. They do not accept cc which was alil inconvenient for us since we were all traveling w international cc and did not have much pesos and also did not want to go thru the hassle of exchanging usd to pesos. I hope they will accept cc soon. 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