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I loved everything about this restaurant. The food had great flavors and was balanced. The service was exceptional. It was like the waiter could read our minds. It was super hot - the server came with a fan and complimentary lemonade. Then flys came around during the main course. The waiter provided the little fan to swat them away and a big spray. Now the food, the hummus was creamy and smooth with warm pita. My guy ordered the squid ink pasta which was plenty and was seasoned well. I ordered the catch of the day. They ran out of the catch and we substituted lobster. The cauliflower hummus so good I wanted to lick the plate. The greens(spinach I think) was cooked well. Then we had the halva ice cream which was different but a nice close to the meal. If in Tulum again, I will come back.
Wow just wow. The hotel zone in Tulum is a bit of a dead zone for great authentic food but my oh my this place puts that stereotype to shame. We were walking around looking to find a lunch spot and my oh my we got lucky. Not only were they incredibly accommodating to my son to order a breakfast dish awfully close to lunch time but they also whipped out some amazing lunch time food. We got the tuna tataki that was layered on top of an amazing fresh couscous salad, the fish tacos are as advertised (not your typical Mexican grandmas tacos though) packed with flavor and insanely good. The lamb hummus? Get outta here out of this world good. We also tried several cocktails including the coco loco which was a fresh coconut with a blanco tequila and also their mezcal tasting. Staff was so kind and prompt, I'll definitely be back maybe even tonight!!!
Loco Tulum was right next to where we were staying. It was about a minute walk. The food here was amazing - I ended up getting a few different meals while we sat and ate there. All of their margaritas were so good, I had 3 while I was there. They also have a very large list of wines and are known for that! The fish tacos were so delicious!! The waiters game me some spicy sauce for them and it was perfect. The Mediterranean salad was good but not filling for a full meal. It's definitely not a traditional Mediterranean salad either. The falafel was delicious and gave with so many different dips to use! Would highly recommend.
I love trying new things but in our two night stay in the area, we came here twice! The service is top notch and stands up to 5 star restaurants in any major city in the U.S. Both nights, they had live music. They lit copal to help keep mosquitoes at bay, this might be a lot for people sensitive to smells or smoke, however, it helped make a comfortable environment in an area filled with mosquitoes and fillies. The food is the shining star of this place. The food is beyond delicious. I could spend hours here eating everything on the menu. I can't wait to visit again. Loco Tulum is a special place and I will recommend this place to everyone. The menu changes, but the fish tacos are the best I have ever had. Even if you stay in downtown Tulum, it is worth the drive or cab ride.
We arrived and did not have reservations so they put us toward the back of the restaurant despite the place being empty the entire time. I guess we're not as good looking as the Instagram models that keep this area busy! Despite my sober husband being harassed to take shots of tequila, the food was actually great and overall a nice experience. We started with the burratta. It was delicious but I did have to ask for pita to soak up the delicious tapenade and cheese. I ordered the grilled shrimp which were actually prawns I think and were 100 more pesos than the menu said (the server did warn me). Delicious dish but it came with like 3 avocados, which was a lot - even for this Californian. My husband ordered the special which was a sea bass. He thoroughly enjoyed it and ate the whole darn thing although we could have easily shared it!
We went to this restaurant our first night in Tulum! It has a beautiful exterior and very vibey just like many of the surrounding restaurants. First of all, a few moments after we sat down our amazing waiter Carlos brought us Tequila shots on the house. Already this place starts on a high note. For drinks we got a mojito and coconut with mezcal (such a good combo) We decided to just get appetizers as we didn't see anything on the main course that drew us. We ended up getting 4 appetizers: Our Famous Fish Tacos, Tataki Idan, Sashimi and the Lamb Masbaha. The tacos were really good, they were spicy and flavorful while also fresh. The Tataki Idan was okay, the fish had some pieces that were very flavorful and others not as much. The tabulé was a little on the salty side. The Sashimi was good, the mix of ingredients really brought the flavors of the fish out. There were bean sprouts, radish, chipotle aoli and an avocado cream to tie it all together. Finally the lamb was delicious, it was flavorful, meaty and just the right amount of fat. I'm not even a lamb person and I appreciated this dish. It also came with hummus and pita bread. The hummus was super creamy. Finally we ended the dinner with Carlos bringing us more tequila and then we also had the digestive drink which was a shot of espresso and liquor 43 shaken and served over ice. While it was a little costly it was really good and I'm glad we got it.
Loco is amazing. Hands down the restaurant in Tulum. Literally better than anything in the US, period - and I live in LA. The service here is incredible. Reyes was absolutely fantastic - my man! In terms of food, we had the spicy Mezcal marg, fish tacos, babaganush, and lamb chops - all mind-blowing and fantastic!! This is a must if you're in Tulum!
Very friendly staff, great breakfast omelette, low key atmosphere for a good bite without the scene
Reviewing Loco Tulum as a restaurant only. My main issue was the steak. This went down as follows: 1. Ordered it rare. 2. Got it well done. It's hard to tell from the photo because the lights were so dim. 3. They did not offer to make me another one. They just said they would not charge me for the one they messed up. This was, I think, because it was close to closing time. However, in the end I went home hungry! So, minus a point for messing up the order, and minus another point for not making me another steak. The steak is, by the way, very expensive. My expectations shift based on price point. If a restaurant prices something that high, it's a promise to the customer that it will be perfect - or that they will make it perfect. The home-made bread was too sweet for my taste. I was expecting bread, but I would actually say it's more like Mexican sweet bread than it is regular homemade bread. The artichoke hearts were good, but could have been cleaned better. The dessert was my favorite part of the meal. It was delicious! I don't recall what it was called, but if you're curious you can see it in the photos I posted. The service was excellent. I liked my server very much. He was polite, kind, and made an effort to speak English even though I was trying to speak Spanish with him. Super nice guy. At some point they started burning this really thick incense, and the smell was overwhelming. I think some people may like it, but it was way too strong of a smell for me.
26 days ago
Great service tasty food and Carlos was amazing hands down. The food was amazing and everything on the menu is delicious. You might want to eat here more than once. read more
9 months ago
Went here during the off season, so not busy at all. Great service. Super cute ambiance, outside dining of course. There is a section that is covered as well. We tried a couple things but the star was their hummus! Absolutely delicious. Then the fish tacos were probably our second favorite. If ever in Tulum this is a cute spot with different food. Would definitely recommend. read more
8 months ago
I loved everything about this restaurant. The food had great flavors and was balanced. The service was exceptional. It was like the waiter could read our minds. It was super hot - the server came with a fan and complimentary lemonade. Then flys came around during the main course. The waiter provided the little fan to swat them away and a big spray. Now the food, the hummus was creamy and smooth with warm pita. My guy ordered the squid ink pasta which was plenty and was seasoned well. I ordered the catch of the day. They ran out of the catch and we substituted lobster. The cauliflower hummus so good I wanted to lick the plate. The greens(spinach I think) was cooked well. Then we had the halva ice cream which was different but a nice close to the meal. If in Tulum again, I will come back. read more
2 years ago
Wow just wow. The hotel zone in Tulum is a bit of a dead zone for great authentic food but my oh my this place puts that stereotype to shame. We were walking around looking to find a lunch spot and my oh my we got lucky. Not only were they incredibly accommodating to my son to order a breakfast dish awfully close to lunch time but they also whipped out some amazing lunch time food. We got the tuna tataki that was layered on top of an amazing fresh couscous salad, the fish tacos are as advertised (not your typical Mexican grandmas tacos though) packed with flavor and insanely good. The lamb hummus? Get outta here out of this world good. We also tried several cocktails including the coco loco which was a fresh coconut with a blanco tequila and also their mezcal tasting. Staff was so kind and prompt, I'll definitely be back maybe even tonight!!! read more
Loco Tulum was right next to where we were staying. It was about a minute walk. The food here was amazing - I ended up getting a few different meals while we sat and ate there. All of their margaritas were so good, I had 3 while I was there. They also have a very large list of wines and are known for that! The fish tacos were so delicious!! The waiters game me some spicy sauce for them and it was perfect. The Mediterranean salad was good but not filling for a full meal. It's definitely not a traditional Mediterranean salad either. The falafel was delicious and gave with so many different dips to use! Would highly recommend. read more
2 years ago
3 years ago
I love trying new things but in our two night stay in the area, we came here twice! The service is top notch and stands up to 5 star restaurants in any major city in the U.S. Both nights, they had live music. They lit copal to help keep mosquitoes at bay, this might be a lot for people sensitive to smells or smoke, however, it helped make a comfortable environment in an area filled with mosquitoes and fillies. The food is the shining star of this place. The food is beyond delicious. I could spend hours here eating everything on the menu. I can't wait to visit again. Loco Tulum is a special place and I will recommend this place to everyone. The menu changes, but the fish tacos are the best I have ever had. Even if you stay in downtown Tulum, it is worth the drive or cab ride. read more
3 years ago
We arrived and did not have reservations so they put us toward the back of the restaurant despite the place being empty the entire time. I guess we're not as good looking as the Instagram models that keep this area busy! Despite my sober husband being harassed to take shots of tequila, the food was actually great and overall a nice experience. We started with the burratta. It was delicious but I did have to ask for pita to soak up the delicious tapenade and cheese. I ordered the grilled shrimp which were actually prawns I think and were 100 more pesos than the menu said (the server did warn me). Delicious dish but it came with like 3 avocados, which was a lot - even for this Californian. My husband ordered the special which was a sea bass. He thoroughly enjoyed it and ate the whole darn thing although we could have easily shared it! read more
3 years ago
3 years ago
We have had 2 dinner during our holidays. They had one of the best tacos that I ate in my life. Those fish tacos are heaven. Don't miss their black pasta. Great ambient with live music and excellent service. Highly recommended read more
2 years ago
Great place with amazing food and outstanding service, enjoyed few times with my husband, great hospitality read more
5 years ago
We went to this restaurant our first night in Tulum! It has a beautiful exterior and very vibey just like many of the surrounding restaurants. First of all, a few moments after we sat down our amazing waiter Carlos brought us Tequila shots on the house. Already this place starts on a high note. For drinks we got a mojito and coconut with mezcal (such a good combo) We decided to just get appetizers as we didn't see anything on the main course that drew us. We ended up getting 4 appetizers: Our Famous Fish Tacos, Tataki Idan, Sashimi and the Lamb Masbaha. The tacos were really good, they were spicy and flavorful while also fresh. The Tataki Idan was okay, the fish had some pieces that were very flavorful and others not as much. The tabulé was a little on the salty side. The Sashimi was good, the mix of ingredients really brought the flavors of the fish out. There were bean sprouts, radish, chipotle aoli and an avocado cream to tie it all together. Finally the lamb was delicious, it was flavorful, meaty and just the right amount of fat. I'm not even a lamb person and I appreciated this dish. It also came with hummus and pita bread. The hummus was super creamy. Finally we ended the dinner with Carlos bringing us more tequila and then we also had the digestive drink which was a shot of espresso and liquor 43 shaken and served over ice. While it was a little costly it was really good and I'm glad we got it. read more
3 years ago
4 years ago
Loco is amazing. Hands down the restaurant in Tulum. Literally better than anything in the US, period - and I live in LA. The service here is incredible. Reyes was absolutely fantastic - my man! In terms of food, we had the spicy Mezcal marg, fish tacos, babaganush, and lamb chops - all mind-blowing and fantastic!! This is a must if you're in Tulum! read more
4 years ago
Very friendly staff, great breakfast omelette, low key atmosphere for a good bite without the scene read more
2 years ago
2 years ago
Reviewing Loco Tulum as a restaurant only. My main issue was the steak. This went down as follows: 1. Ordered it rare. 2. Got it well done. It's hard to tell from the photo because the lights were so dim. 3. They did not offer to make me another one. They just said they would not charge me for the one they messed up. This was, I think, because it was close to closing time. However, in the end I went home hungry! So, minus a point for messing up the order, and minus another point for not making me another steak. The steak is, by the way, very expensive. My expectations shift based on price point. If a restaurant prices something that high, it's a promise to the customer that it will be perfect - or that they will make it perfect. The home-made bread was too sweet for my taste. I was expecting bread, but I would actually say it's more like Mexican sweet bread than it is regular homemade bread. The artichoke hearts were good, but could have been cleaned better. The dessert was my favorite part of the meal. It was delicious! I don't recall what it was called, but if you're curious you can see it in the photos I posted. The service was excellent. I liked my server very much. He was polite, kind, and made an effort to speak English even though I was trying to speak Spanish with him. Super nice guy. At some point they started burning this really thick incense, and the smell was overwhelming. I think some people may like it, but it was way too strong of a smell for me. read more
4 years ago
Every dish was amazing, we also had hummus in addition to images shared. Would definitely recommend as a must stop when you visit Tulum! read more
5 years ago
5 years ago
3 years ago
Wow! ....Amazing and delicious food! Attentive and friendly staff! Truly, this place is exceptional! While eating, I saw some people read the menu and walk away and I just wanted to tell them to "try it" haha "sit down!!" - this restaurant and staff will not let you down. I got a piña colada which was sooo good and my hubby got the coco with rum -- which they cut up freshly on the side. The food!! Honestly, one of the best I ever had! The hummus and pita bread - to die for! Freshly baked pita bread - I had to ask for more! We both got shrimp black linguine and amazing! Flavorful and hints of lemon, great parmesan slices - absolutely best! We also got shrimp tacos which were delicious! The cream/salsa was exquisite! Definitely worth a visit, worth the price, and great experience! They even gave a us a free shot of tequila which I hesitated lol but while on vacation, why not! Lovely location with lovely employees - thank you! read more
3 years ago
7 years ago
A MUST! One of the best breakfasts in Tulum by far. Breakfast comes with coffee and freshly squeezed juice. You get to see the bartender make your juice and the chef putting it all together. The food is delicious and filling while the atmosphere is all you would imagine Tulum to offer. I always take a picture of my food and this is the one time I "inhaled" it before realizing that I didn't capture a pic. The customer service is amazing, our waiter gave us dope recommendations for cenote and must do. If you come make sure to ask for Nicholas and you won't regret it. read more
3 years ago
5 years ago
This restaurant is in front of Hotel Casa Coyote, and provides complimentary breakfast to guests of the hotel. I had breakfast and lunch here daily. Every item on the Mediterranean menu is delicious. I highly recommend the tuna over couscous and tabouli salad. The veggie omelette was a light but filling and perfectly seasoned. A perfect start to the day. It's also a popular spot in the area, so a good place to meet other travelers. read more
5 years ago
The staff puts their heart and soul into this restaurant. I loved eating their food and chatting with everyone here. All their food is fantastic. You can't go wrong! For breakfast the bacon bagel is delicious with a side of avocado. For lunch, I love the tuna dishes. The baba ganoush is a great appetizer. I love the vibe and working here. On Fridays they have ladies night. Wine is 2x1. Their music is always on point. Check out this spot! I'll surely be back! read more
5 years ago
Leonil is an awesome person, gracious and kind. The food was amazing, service was friendly and we truly enjoyed our visit read more
8 years ago
Drinks were tasty not heavy on the liquor. The tacos were a little overdressed but ok. The chips were great and the guacamole was also the highlight of my first lunch in Tulum. The service was cool. Our server was talkative and kept our attention. When my husband gave our server feedback about the lack of alcohol in his drink. He was open to feedback and said he would give the kitchen feedback. Overall it was ok. read more
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This bar had excellent service from staff to drinks! Everyone was so nice & the coco loco was incredible. Definitely will be coming back. The food smells amazing although we didn't have enough time to eat! read more
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