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    El Asadero

    4.4 (136 reviews)
    Open • 4:30 pm - 11:00 PM

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    Richard C.

    After settling in I decided to take a leisurely walk from my hotel to see all the neighborhood eats... many choices from local street vendors to can I say pizzerias & an Asian dumplings spot?!!?? Plenty of options I really wanted tacos (when in Rome) but then I came across this place wit outdoor dining and a huge open flame grill/kitchen the juicy aroma of meat caught my attention so I decided to checkout their house special... best 23BUX I ever spent on a full meal!! It came with torta chips & variety of sauces, my steak came out perfect "medi-red" with a bunch sides like guacamole & plantains I was stuffed.... My server was exceptionally he spoke perfect English even asked for my name & coincidentally his was Ricardo -20% TIP!!

    Filet mignon, grilled potato, asparagus
    Samantha B.

    Came here for my last night of vacation and couldn't have made a better choice. Everything I ate was incredible, the staff was very welcoming and friendly and the restaurant was absolutely beautiful. My server was Angel, he was so great and put in a lot of effort to make sure I had a good experience. My Spanish is not good at all but he was very understanding and helped me with the menu with no judgement. I appreciate him so much and everyone else on the staff that made my experience so great.

    Aarti P.

    We loved this place during our trip that we went back a second time. Our first visit there was definitely 5 stars. Our outdoor seating experience was lovely! Great service, delicious drinks and unlimited chips with an array of sauces. However our sit down indoor experience was drastically different with service. We had a bigger group and came around dinner. It took nearly 15 mins for someone to approach us to even order drinks and the time lapse between the ordering kept getting longer. We needed to keep waving the waiter down or even get up to get their attention since we are placed in the back corner of the restaurant. We were disappointed with the indoor service we received but would still absolutely recommend this place for the quality of food and ambiance.

    Yesenia A.

    Amazing! If you're in Tulum, this is a must-visit. The food is tender and fresh, and the service is incredibly friendly. The ambiance is peacefully quiet, enhanced by a live band playing outside. Highly recommend!

    Arrachera special
    Coty M.

    El lugar está muy bonito y un ambiente agradable, te puedes sentar afuera por la banqueta o adentro. La carne está cocida a la perfección y las porciones son abundantes. El servicio es excelente

    Paolo M.

    .I have been literally to almost every highly recommended restaurant here and I can say that El Asador is probably the best value for a higher-end restaurant in Tulum. If you in the mood for a nice steak this is your place. They serve larger cuts like cowboy and tomahawk as well as your standard collection of cuts like ribeye and NY strip. I had the ribeye and it was perfectly charred and decently cooked. Not a irrefutable medium-rare, but close. The flavour and seasoning were spit on. My wife had the flank steak platter which was also excellent. The staff were excellent. They were highly attentive and efficient. They are all clearly well trained and took it seriously. Overall, I recommend El Asador as a go to spot for a nice steak dinner when you're in Tulum.

    Christina M.

    I came here with a group of 16. I got a steak fajita that was just okay. The rating would be higher if I absolutely loved that dish but I didn't. The bone marrow dish was tasty. The cheese and shrimp and steak that was in the bowl was delicious I recommend. I had some of my friends dishes and the flank steak and cowboy steak was delicious. Indoor setting was beautiful. Staff was friendly and thoughtful. We came celebrating 4 people for their birthday and the staff surprised us with the cheesecake. It was good.

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    Shabnam E.

    Great food and great price! We were looking for a fish dish and they master it. Even they don't have drinks for the hurricane alert we got great service! Check out this place if you are in Tulum.

    Starter chips and sauces/dips
    Chiffon H.

    The ambiance was very nice, the food was good, and the service was perfect. I ordered the shrimp and potatoes with a side of asparagus

    Cyril M.

    Food was ok. don't leave without ordering the cheesecake is the best thing they have

    Filet kabobs, chicken fajitas.
    Rick G.

    What a great restaurant, the food was absolutely delicious. Service was excellent. A must when in Tulum for grilled steaks and Mexican favorites!! Will go back.

    Steak fajitas x bone marrow x bone in ribeye
    James M.

    Amazing meal in a wondevf environment at a great price (for Tulum at least lol)! I will absolutely be coming back!

    Arrachera, chorizo sausage, guacamole, and 1/2 a potato
    Fetima W.

    I attended this restaurant with a large party of 20 people on a Sunday night in Tulum, Mexico. Reece and Martin were awesome and accommodated our party and navigated the language barrier. They answered all of our questions and getting our drinks and food was done in a reasonable amount of time. The restaurant is kinda small but the inside is warm and has dim lighting. Their menu had variety and they seem to specialize in steaks. From flank steak, to Cowboy ribeyes and Tomahawks , the menu doesn't lack variety in cuts of meat. I ordered the Arrachera special. I read reviews on Yelp and google, that this is their specialty. I enjoy flank stank so I was game to try this. I was disappointed in the sides and feel like the dish was missing something overall but the food had flavor. The margaritas were amazing and made well! I had to get two! Prices are very reasonable.

    Cowboy steak

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    Food was great, service was great. Steaks were well cooked along with the sides. Would definitely come back.

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    3 years ago

    Very high priced, even charge you for a to-go box. Low quality food and very expensive.

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    Love the selection of drinks and food. The meat (arrecherra) was amazing. Perfect place for large groups!

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    Food is ok, we would not advise the veggie burger ( i get it its a steakhouse). Personel could be more friendly

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    Really liked this restaurant :) the food was great and the price was good :) better than standard food

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    Food was super good! Will definitely recommend. remember it's more in the fancier side so prices are up there!

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    ARCA - Bone Marrow

    ARCA

    4.3(351 reviews)
    7.1 km
    •$$$

    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.

    Made dinner reservations here for a Sunday night and the place was packed. The restaurant/bar was…read moreoutdoor, with an open kitchen and had candle lit tables. It was very intimate and perfect for couples but can definitely accommodate a large party. The cocktail I ordered was the Naked in Tulum which was mezcal based and tasted good, so much so that I ordered another one. The food we ordered included: the bone marrow, scallop crudo, Mayan octopus, suckling pig, and grilled sourdough. All were good. However the stand out for me was the Mayan octopus (highly recommend). For dessert we ordered the Marquesita which was not too sweet and a great finish to our meal. I can see why this place was on the Michelin guide. But be prepared to pay a pretty penny for your meal. Shout out to our server Melissa for being attentive, friendly, and giving us recs.

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    ARCA - Kitchen

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    ARCA - Mexican Wagyu Tlayuda

    Mexican Wagyu Tlayuda

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    Suckling pig

    La Malinche - Grilled Octopus and Al Pastor Taco

    La Malinche

    4.7(85 reviews)
    6.5 km

    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.

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    La Malinche - Entrance

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    La Malinche - Welcome Tequilla Shot , their region's tradition is paired with fried crickets ...yes you read that correctly

    Welcome Tequilla Shot , their region's tradition is paired with fried crickets ...yes you read that correctly

    La Malinche - La Malinche

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    La Malinche

    Casa Banana

    Casa Banana

    4.1(213 reviews)
    7.4 km
    •$$$

    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!

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    Casa Banana - Wood fire oven

    Wood fire oven

    Casa Banana - Asparagus with goat cheese and garlic

    Asparagus with goat cheese and garlic

    Casa Banana - Snapper with sauteed vegetables and mashed sweet potato.

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    Snapper with sauteed vegetables and mashed sweet potato.

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