A great location in Centro makes for excellent people watching if you sit up front. Music in the…read moreback varies, but it's always something fun. There was a guy on accordion one night who was fire. The menu won't disappoint -- it may be small but it's definitely delicious. The hot sauce from Valladolid is hot. Really hot. Really, really hot. Make sure you try it. Service is prompt even when it's busy, so don't let the crowd dissuade your decision for a quick drink. Oh, and I know it's not the typical Tulum mezcalita suggestion but the mojitos are old school legit with fresh cane. Check the Volkswagen. You'll know what I mean...

Batey's is a local gem. Everyone gets hooked on their sugarcane drinks. They even have a sugarcane…read morepress in the middle of the restaurant and you can watch them make it. While enjoying the passion fruit mojito with a sugarcane stick, we also ordered the beef tacos, shrimp tacos, and charcuterie board. It was more than enough food for 2 ppl. We were super impressed by the board (see pic) and the highlight was the shrimp tacos. Lightly fried, soft and delicious. We also enjoyed the sauces that came with the tacos. Don't miss out on this local hangout!

This is a very cool place. I do have to say the menu has changed. A number of previous pictures…read morethat people posted here of there food is not available on the new menus. But the dinner my daughter and I had was delicious. We were seated right away. Up to the roof top we go. There are 4 levels to this restaurant. Each has their own vibe. The service was top notch, always attentive to our needs. Everyone was very friendly here. This restaurant is great for large groups. They have a number of rooms that can accommodate 15 to 20 people in an intimate setting. The roof top view is cool if you are a people watcher. Give it a try, you will be glad you did.

Disclaimer: I was only here for a night cap, so I am reviewing my one drink and experience…read more Swoon Rooftop is two floors (on the roof, of course) above The Good Burger. Out front of Good Burger, it was hard to tease out which menu was for what restaurant, but I guess it didn't matter because the second floor was the bar where the night cap was made and brought upstairs. Up on the rooftop, the setting was whimsical, naturey, romantic. It was great to sit on cushiony seats under dim lighting with lots of greens hanging above and on the walls. The street view below was, well, of the street. For a weekend night, it was desolate and for awhile, we had the whole roof to ourselves (minus the two servers with nothing to do). For my one drink, I selected a mojito swoon (ginger, lime). It was pretty much a very refreshing lemonade with only a slight hint of alcohol - but that's the theme in most cocktails I had in Tulum. Our poor waitress came by several times to check in on us out of boredom, which was nice, but also weird at the same time given it was clear the place was dead, so it seemed like she was coming to our table too often.

Casa Jaguar has a great mixology bar, these were the best drinks we've had in Tulum and only a…read morelittle bit more expensive. Bryan was very knowledgeable and attentive, so everyone got *exactly* what they wanted . I went with a mezcal rosemary based cocktail. My friends got a passion fruit tequila and spicy mezcal ones. Our only regret was not being able to stay for dinner since we didn't make reservations. Lesson learned.

Todos Santos was a super hip bar in the heart of downtown Tulum. We were wandering around downtown…read moreTulum on my birthday and I was complaining about being way to sober for a birthday afternoon, and Todos Santos magically appeared... like out of a dream. The space was gorgeous... like rustic, jungle chic. It seemed a little out of place on the main strip (it looked very different than most of the other places), but that's what drew us in. They had a menu of inventive cocktails that featured local ingredients (guanabana, mango, coconut milk) and lots of different types of mezcal. The drinks were delicious and the music and atmosphere was awesome. It felt like a Brooklyn bar transplanted into Mexico (sorry if I sound like a snobby New Yorker :-)). There were only 2 other people in the bar, the bartender, Ulysses, and the owner (I think), Jonathan. They were 2 super friendly young guys. They gave us a brief history of Mezcal and told us all about the different local ingredients they used. I think this place only opened a few months ago. It seemed like business may be a bit slow, but we drove by late at night a few days later and it was pretty crowded. The crowd was all tourists, European expats, etc... no locals... I didn't even see any locals working there. I loved the bar, but I love supporting locals, so I feel a little odd giving such a colonized place 5 stars, so solid 4 stars from me. If you're looking for a cool a cool bar to have a tasty cocktail, definitely check it out.

*AVOID, TOURIST TRAP, DISHONEST, RIP OFF *…read more II stumbled upon this location because I was looking for the business that was previously at this location called Mezcal Nakawae. Interestingly enough, they do serve mezcal from Nakawae I saw it on their shelf, but they now call themselves Fruity Cocktail Bar. I was beyond disappointed with my visit and would give 0 stars if possible. The previous business had rave 5 star reviews, a great mezcal menu, mezcal cocktail menu, and a food menu I was interested in. When I arrived the bartender greeted me, and that was about it. So I proceeded to sit down ( I was the only one in the bar) and asked about a food menu. She said they don't have any food. Okay no problem, so I asked about a cocktail or mezcal menu. She responded "no menu, the menu is in my head". Okay so tell me more... she would just respond and leave it at that. So I asked -- do you have different mezcals, can you explain to me the difference between the ones you stock, or do you recommend a shot or a cocktail? With the language barrier she said " you want shot?" No -- so I further requested she give me some info. If you don't have a menu, and you say it's in your head -- you need to tell me what's in your head?!? She ended up making me a cocktail with pineapple juice, some soda water, and mezcal. mediocre at best. I was ready to leave after that first drink - and I heard here say 150 pesos, relatively fair. Then I handed her the money and she said " NO. 250 PESOS". That's a joke. That is MORE than drinks on the playa! This area should be no more than 100 or 150 PESOS MAX -- talking to both a local and another bartender from Hermana Republica. Also if you do the math that is $14 USD for a cocktail, that is a bad joke if I ever heard one. But I'm not an asshole, so I paid her silently, and left. I am revolted by this establishment and highly suggest everyone avoid, do not waste your time or money here. Rude, dishonest , unhelpful " service" if you can even call it that.

Very low key spot overlooking downtown. Our bartender José spoke very good English and made really…read moregood conversation. He told us about how they had recently changed owners and became a queer bar. We ordered a negroni and one of the mezcal specialty drinks. The drinks were good and the prices were reasonable. If you come here on a Friday night it's guaranteed to be a party. ;)

Found this place randomly with my girlfriend and I'm glad we stopped in. We had a mix of the…read morevarious mezcal drinks and they were amazing. I had the passion fruit and it was amazing. You could tell the bartender took pride in making these craft cocktails. Another great drink was the spicy grapefruit (toronja) drink. Wasn't sure what to expect but this drink was the best. Be prepared because the drink is spicy and your lips will be on fire! Overall, this is a nice spot near tulum centro to come have craft cocktails at a reasonable price. I would 100% come back here next time in tulum.

I've been here twice with two different experiences. 1. Ok they have crickets!!! Delicious! They…read morealso changed the menu and they had three kinds of mole before. Second time I came and ordered a bunch of mezcals with a friend of mine. Great quality food and everything is homemade here. Get the guacamole with pulpo!!!

Love love love Stop…read moreby if you are in Tulum the place is so cute great service and the food is delicious The owner speaks English French and Spanish so I felt just at home They don't have ac so it's a little hot but they have fans and they give u ice cold drinks They have free wifi (yeaaa if u want to update your Instagram) and a tv if you want to catch the game Try it a little French charm in Mexico

El servicio y la comida era de lo mejor! They had a drink special of 4 beers and 4 shots for only…read more200 pesos. We obviously had to jump on that deal! and they food looked great and tasted even better, we were licking our fingers and plates. They had a tv so we got to watch the Monday night football game. Best of all they had Wi-fi!! Can't wait to be back in Tulum to go to my new favorite spot!!

Wow! We didn't…read moreexpect to find such a great craft beer bar in Tulum. This place blew us away with the wide selection of Mexican craft beers in stock. We picked out a few and sat outside to enjoy them on a hot summer day and people watch on the Main Street that runs through the center of Tulum. Great location, great service, great selection of craft beer! We'll be back tomorrow!

A wonderful little bottle shop on the Main Street Of downtown Tulum, is the best place in Tulum to…read moredo a Mezcal tasting. They also have a number of unique and local craft beers, as well as a small selection of craft cocktails. I love the coyotamezcal, whose distillates come from Zacatecas. The Maguey Azul was citrus forward and sweet, which is so different from the mezcals I am used to. Featured: 1. The Coyota and @rey_zapoteco mezcal tasting 2. The house mezcal, served in the jicara 3. The El Fresno strawberry tequila cocktail *

Great local bar with a great atmosphere. Food and drinks are very affordable so it was our favorite…read morespot when visiting Tulum. Great music too. The service was excellent and quick. Our bartender Jose was very friendly and took care of us each night. Be sure to ask for him when you visit!

Our last afternoon and evening was spent at Solé. We sat in…read moretheir cozy courtyard and started out with Sopes and Tloyocos (not sure if that is the correct spelling), regardless, they were both delicious and enough to fill up two people. The signature drinks were yummy and the servers were really friendly. Speaking of friendly, it's the kind of place where a couple from B.C. Canada, a couple from Indianapolis and a handful of locals can end up spending the evening together as if they've been friends for years. Solé helped us tie up our time in Tulum with a really fun evening.

Okay I feel bad about the pictures I posted of the food here because my poor photography skills…read moredoes not do this place justice!! We decided to order to go. We waited inside why they cooked our order. The atmosphere was cool, very trendy, clean and designed beautifully with an in door out door seating option. They had a variety of foods to choose from especially if you have allergies, like gluten, dairy free, or plant based. The burritos we got were huge! They wrap them in banana leaves and let me tell you they were crazy good! When I first saw them I was little like disappointed. I thinks because I stupidly thought the banana leaves was the actual shell of the burritos not that the tortillas is also inside the leaves. However, my disappointment quickly vanished as I took on bite. These burritos were fire!!!!!

This place is an absolute gem! The restaurant sits on a really nice lot with a beautiful outdoor…read moreseating area under the trees, and the inside is just as nicely decorated. The whole place has a very chill, laid-back vibe that makes you want to hang out for hours. The service was excellent. Our servers were incredibly nice and brought out a variety of salsas right away--THE CHIPOTLE ONE WAS THE BEST! Shortly after, our drinks arrived, followed quickly by the food. We ordered the pineapple (piña) smoothies, the chuleta & piña burrito, and the pastor burritos, and everything was outstanding! The flavor combinations were incredible. On top of everything tasting amazing, all of their food is made fresh and cooked only in fresh oils (no seed oils!), which is a massive plus. They also have great vegan and vegetarian options. Highly recommend!