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    La Chiapaneca

    4.7 (21 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican

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    Pork tacos
    Kathleen X.

    The BEST pork tacos, and only 15 pesos per taco! I got 20 tacos for only 300 pesos which is around 15 USD... and for reference I can only eat around 3-5 tacos per meal. Truly insane the quality of the food for the price. You can watch the employees make the tacos in real time which is cool to see: the service is quick and professional, and these cooks clearly know what they're doing. Because this place is so popular, you might not find a table inside as it is quite a tight space. There's lots of standing space outside, though, so I recommend taking tacos to go and eating nearby. Overall, definitely recommend checking this place out!

    Sope vegetarian
    Mari M.

    Great taco place. We came here because we found out that we are not huge fans of Mayan food. So we were in mood for good old tacos. We came around 9pm on a Tuesday and was packed. This place def is a place I would come to after a night out. Nothing spectacular about the food but it was very good, flavorful and inexpensive! It hit the spot!

    Philippe C.

    Really authentic mexican place! A locals favorite, food is fresh, traditional and really cheap! I went there for a quick tacos at night, ended up eating five of them simply because it was too good to stop!! I will go back there for sure next time I'm in Tulum!

    Emani L.

    The food here is amazing and super cheap! However all my friends and I got sick from food poisoning. As we were leaving this restaurant we realized the cooks were cross contaminating the raw meat with cooked food. At first I thought it was just me that got sick but I traveled with a party of 26 and we all experienced slight symptoms of food poisoning. So sad because the food was soo good. My visit was over a year ago so hopefully they gotten better with food handling.

    Sope, tostadas, taco
    Monique Y.

    Nice local spot in town! Parking is available with walking distance. There's no ac so beware! The place was pretty popular and had plenty of locals. Service was fast and friendly! Once you order sauce and other condiments are immediately placed on your table. The food was served fast and hot. I ordered carne and pollo (chicken) tacos, sipes, and tostadas. The taste was delicious and well seasoned! Glad I was able to stop by!

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    Anthony W.

    This true and authentic Mexican restaurant found in the center of Tulum is what life is about! From the moment you walk up you realize anything you had ever dreamed about or seen or heard about street tacos or food was about to come to life in from of your eyes! The menu isn't large but it's direct and to the point. It has everything you would want or need to live out this experience. Staff is friendly and they speak pretty good English . Don't worry the place is 50/50 tourist and locals . Feel free to walk to front of restaurant and see the spots in action. It goes without saying that everything is homemade and cooked to order. The pork empanada was out of this world. We order several different types of tacos . I would have to say I am biased and always will say pork carnitas is and always will be my favorite. The table has a onion and cilantro salsa and fresh limes to place on each tacos. I would and will try this place again. Hell is only 1.20 min flight away ! Live laugh and travel

    Rene C.

    An absolute must go for delicious, flavor-packed tacos. I would also recommend the empanadas.

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    3 years ago

    Cheap authentic tacos. Both times visiting Tulum we've made sure to come here. Highly recommend

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    Tacos gringos al pastor and a coca -- we come here every time for authentic tacos and a cheap bill. Love it

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    Authentic, delicious, inexpensive prices, and a robust menu. My wife and I will definitely come here again! Highly recommend this place.

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    “We got the panuchos, empenadas, sopes and flautas everything is amazing.”

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    ARCA - Bone Marrow

    ARCA

    4.3(351 reviews)
    6.8 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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    La Malinche - Grilled Octopus and Al Pastor Taco

    La Malinche

    4.7(85 reviews)
    6.2 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 - 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

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    La Chiapaneca - mexican - Updated September 2026

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