Based on this Yelp listing, we headed over there last night for dinner. We were is the mood for…read moregrilled meats. I was looking forward to the mixed grill for two. After being seated, we were advised that they no longer serve beef, in-fact, they don't serve any meat anymore. The current concept is Italian home-style cooking. There is no menu, you will be served a three course set menu, with the principal dish being seafood and pasta. The place looks charming enough, and could be worth trying, but they should change their name as there is no longer a functional grill, and they do not serve any meats. I am posting 1 star only because I went there specifically for the mixed grill, which no longer exists.

The is place is not the same place. Same art work and design but.... This place doesn't server any…read moremeat only fish and they don't have an actual menu. Very confusing concept and wasn't very happy with the experience. Be careful because this place is not what these photos show. This is def A completely different concept with no way of knowing what you're about to eat. The owner? And bartender were very nice but not what we were looking for.

Great ambiance to the small & cozy steak house. Had dinner here one random night, it was delicious!…read moreBy far the best spot for a good steak in the heart of the downtown Tulum. Margaritas were 10/10 as well and service was amazing! Waiter was attentive and friendly, great guy with an amazing personality unfortunately I forgot his name.. Visit this restaurant, you will not regret it!

Our visit was very plasent, Good vibe, our server Abelardo had great attitude, we had a couple of…read moreglasses of red wine, they were excellent!! The food good, although it could've been great if the chef would've used more seasoning in the meat ( maybe dry brine it ) before cooking it...? just a thought, same with the sides ( vegetables, baked potato, peppers etc) other than that, very good ambience ( music not too loud) Max ( The dog) the comes every night patiently waits for you to give him whatever you don't finish ( steak ) Español: Nuestra visita fue muy agradable. Buen ambiente, El camarero ( Mesero) Abelardo fue muy amable, tomamos un par de copas de vino tinto, ¡y estaban excelentes! La comida estuvo buena, aunque podría haber sido mejor si el chef hubiera sazonado mejor la carne (quizás la hubiera puesto en salmuera seca) antes de cocinarla... Solo una idea, lo mismo con las guarniciones (verduras, papas al horno, pimientos, etc.). Por lo demás, muy buen ambiente (música no muy alta). P.S. Hay un Perrito ( Max ) que llega al restaurante y espera que termines y lo que no termines de comer ( carne ) el lo recibe agradecido!!

1-Star Review for BAK Tulum…read more We were very disappointed with our experience at BAK Tulum, especially since it was meant to be a special anniversary dinner. I clearly mentioned to the staff that I am pregnant and asked for my steak to be well done. When our steaks arrived, mine was rare inside. I immediately brought it to their attention, and they took it back. My husband waited to eat with me, and after about 10 minutes, they returned my steak -- yes, it was cooked through, but they had simply thrown it back on the grill, leaving the entire crust black and burned. A proper well-done steak should be baked or finished carefully, not charred. I had to cut around the burnt parts and could only eat the inside, leaving my plate full of burnt steak pieces. We also ordered banana cream and churro waffles for dessert -- both were disappointing, we barely had two bites each. They brought us two complimentary champagnes, which was thoughtful -- but again, I had already told them I was pregnant. They didn't bother to offer me a non-alcoholic alternative, so I couldn't enjoy anything. When the bill arrived, the manager had said the desserts would be complimentary, but they were still charged on the bill, along with the champagne we never ordered. After pointing this out, the waiter said he made the changes but questioned who told me that, claiming I "heard wrong." Only after insisting did he remove the desserts from the check. We paid $700 USD for a $626.16 bill, expecting the change in pesos as agreed. Based on the daily exchange rate (18.46), the change should have been 1,363.50 pesos, but we were given 1,240 pesos, short 123.5 pesos. When questioned, the waiter said, "our restaurant's rate is 17," which still didn't add up and left us short again. Throughout the entire experience, no one apologized -- not for the burnt steak, not for the billing confusion, and not for the dishonest handling of the exchange rate. In person, I gave them the chance to make things right, but they chose not to. That's why I'm writing this review -- not to complain, but to warn others. The music and fireworks were great, but the food, service, and honesty were deeply disappointing. Unfortunately, this experience ruined our anniversary night.

The best dining experience I've EVER had! From the…read moreappetizers, drinks to our main course and desserts. Outrageously delicious. We squeezed in a mescal tasting to enhance the fun. Each step through the experience was another level of pleasure to the senses.

We had a pretty disappointing experience overall. We asked for beer, but none of the options on the…read moremenu were actually available. We also tried to order fish tacos, which weren't available either. I did order a drink that was both cute and delicious, so that was definitely a highlight (snaps for that). Unfortunately, my burger came out very undercooked, and I wasn't asked how I wanted it prepared. I ended up paying $40 for something I couldn't eat, which was frustrating. I really wish there had been better communication about what was available and a bit more attention to how food was prepared.

If you're looking for a party vibe while having dinner, this is the spot. From passing out…read moresparklers to everyone to the fire dancers it was all very entertaining. Make sure to make a reservation in advance, especially for Thursday through the weekend. We visited at 8:30 and we felt like it was the perfect time because a lot of the performances began around nine. The service is top-notch. From putting the napkin in your lap to arranging a miniature coat rack to hang your jacket, they pay attention to detail. Not to mention, though the atmosphere takes priority here, the food was also very good. We ordered a steak and the shrimp risotto. The shrimp were colossal. I have never seen shrimp so big. Most of their specialty cocktails are quite acidic and that night I was craving whiskey so I ordered an old-fashioned and it was also very good. I would say this spot in particular is well known for big groups and bachelorette dinners. It is quite loud, so keep that in mind. It's also in line with other nice restaurants in Tulum regarding price, but we felt it was worth it. Lastly, make a note that they charge for water so you're not surprised when you get the bill.

We stumbled upon Casa Banana while walking the beach road in Tulum looking for a dinner spot. It's…read morea Michelin guided restaurant and we were lucky to get a table on a Wednesday night since we didn't have a Rez. It's a very vibey spot with low lighting and a boho atmosphere. The highlight of the entire night was the baked fig appetizer! It was gooey and delicious! We also ordered the whole fish baked in the wood fire oven. The fish of the night was yellowtail. First time to ever eat a whole fish and wow was it good! For cocktails we got the Pilar, which had the lightest hint of hazelnut, and the Emerald whiskey cocktail. It was unique, but the Pilar was better. Service was very attentive and made great recommendations. Go check this place out and try and make a reservation for the weekends.

This was by far my favorite meal during our mini moon in Tulum!…read more The food was delicious, the service was excellent, and the ambiance had a good balance between intimate & lively. All the dishes and drinks we had were delicious but the stand out was their sweet corn & leek empanada! I enjoyed the flaky crust against the creamy filling. The salsa that came with it gave it a nice spice! The Rucula salad was also delicious! And the sea bass! We ordered 5 dishes and the portions were perfect. We left satisfied! I plan on returning when in the area and I highly recommend!

The ambiance was spectacular, we enjoyed how the building was built around the environment. The…read moretrees added that extra touch. The fresh sourdough bread was so good and the grilled salad.

BAK' was my birthday-week splurge, and WOW. I'd heard the steak was incredible, so the bar was…read morehigh.. and somehow it still gave me the best steak I have had in years. Not exaggerating. The open-flame cooking is the whole concept and you can absolutely taste it. On top of the food there's a fire and dance show called Cha'an Ka'ak, Mayan-inspired, and it is a whole experience: fire, performers, the works. Ours kicked off around 9:30, and I'm not positive it runs every single night, so confirm when you book if you want to catch it. Yes, it's a splurge, but it was 100% worth it. Dress up a little and make a night of it :)

There are places you dream about eating again. This little hole in the wall (for lack of a better…read moreword) is one of those places for me. Located in an area of town that the "real people" of Tulum eat we stumbled across this place. It was oddly hard to find chicken tacos in Tulum and as I don't eat beef or pork I was getting frustrated until I walked in here. They grill their chickens here and serve it with rice and cabbage. Ask for some tortillas and make your own chicken tacos. Their home made hot sauce was my favorite of all my Tulum eats.

No repeats is usually a vacay rule. But when in the Yucatán, this spot is an exception to the rule…read more These dishes are what I love about Mexican food and their salsa de habanero is a spicy lovers dream. Whole grilled octopus -- absolutely incredibly prepared. Tender, so much flavor, and the potatoes are delish. Deep fried soft shell crab taco -- favorite bite! This thing is HUGE! All four of us got one and loved this most. Shrimp molcajete -- think Mexican gravy with seafood. And some fried cheesy stick things that oozed and the cheese just didn't stop! I've been here multiple times now and each time the service is impeccable. They are welcoming and it's all operated by locals -- no hip looking expats here, all the real deal. And I love that!

We ordered the octopus It's amazing !…read moreSo tender and fresh ! Must order, service is amazing ! Definitely "must to go" restaurant in Tulum !

Where to start. If Our friends had not told us to try the beet, we most likely would have missed…read moreit. I have to tell you you have never tasted anything quite so delicious. So definitely the beet! We are sure tried the fish collar, which many people skip not realizing that this might be the most delicate and flavorful part of the fish. In fact I was tempted to just have two orders of this as my main dish. I had the Wildflower drink, which was light and delicate. We were able to come early at 6pm, only half an hour after they open, and by the time we left an hour later, to say they were full is an understatement. If you like to start the evening calm, as I do, I'd highly suggest coming early and then wandering the street. This also gives you a little time to talk to your wait staff. The server we had (I apologize, I have forgotten his name but I'll ask my husband and add it later) guided us through the menu and had excellent knowledge of each item. And, like everyone we've encountered here, was so gracious with his time and presence. I never feel rushed here as I do in some other tourist focused places. Gratuity is included, yet I'd say adding some is most deserved.

Excellent food, excellent experience. The restaurant has a nice atmosphere, good music, and…read moreattentive staff. Menus are written on sandwich boards placed around the restaurant and the waiters come to your table and explain every menu item in detail. My waiter was very helpful with recommendations and answering any questions I had. I ordered the collar de pescado and the tostada de tartar for my apps, the fillete de robalo (sea bass) for a main, and the berenjena (roasted eggplant) for a side. The collar de pescado, the sea bass collar, was absolutely delicious. The fish was soft and tender, topped with a robust tomato based sauce. Super flavorful. 9/10. The tostada de tartar was also outstanding. The crisp tortilla paired perfectly with the soft fresh fish. The fish mixture was light, creamy, and a little spicy, topped with some greens for freshness and finished off with some lime juice for acidity and brightness. 10/10. The sea bass fillet was cooked perfectly, the fish was soft and juicy and had an incredible crispy skin that gave it a wonderful crunch. It was paired with a creamy sauce, spinach, and cauliflower. The different elements of the dish worked well together, with the vegetables cutting through the richness of the fish and the sauce adding flavor and a contrasting texture to the crispy fish skin. 9/10. The eggplant was good, however it was my least favorite dish. The eggplant was soft and flavorful on the inside, however the skin was a little bit tough. The mole it was paired with had a nice smoky flavor and I wish there had been more of it. 8/10. For dessert I got their only dessert, the honey cake. OH MY GOD THIS DESSERT WAS LIFE CHANGING. Probably one of if not the best dessert I've ever had. The cake was very dense, with the consistency of a blondie. The honey taste is subtle and there is also a slight smoky flavor that comes through from being cooked in their wood fire oven. The cake is topped with a chamomile whipped cream and salt. The whipped cream is so light and airy while still being incredibly creamy. The lightness of the whipped cream works perfectly with the richness of the cake. The salt on top really takes it up a notch. 11/10. My only complaints are that the wooden benches you sit on are very uncomfortable and it gets very smoky from the wood burning oven, and I was seated almost at the other end of the restaurant. It was also quite loud but the place is small and it was packed, nothing the restaurant can do about that. Prices are steep but well worth it in my opinion.

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 ).