I'm conflicted to give this place 3 stars. The food was amazing! Super fresh and flavorful. Which where all the stars come from. The drinks were mediocre and The service was lousy. It took us forever to get our order in and it took forever to get our check. I felt that we were ignore and they just catered to the beautiful, trendy Tulum crowd. Which doesn't make anyone feel good after eating a great meal. It's also very expensive in terms of Mexican prices. Cheaper if you come from big cities a like NYC and London. If you want to treat yourself to a great meal in a beautiful beachfront restaurant with lousy service, then come here. Otherwise, there are better restaurants in the beach area with better service and equally great food. read more

BEWARE: CASH ONLY. The sad thing is that the food is pretty good, and the atmosphere is nice. But the following kind of ruins the experience. 1- Service is not very welcoming and you have the ilpressiln to bother when you arrive. 2- a lot of delay while waiting for the food, for the drinks, for the bill. 3- Then, when you get the bill, you have the amount in pesos, 2700 for the 4 of us, and the option to pay in USD, with the exchange rate of 13 pesos for 1 USD (the bank rate being 19........). Well anyway, I'll pay by credit card! Huh, actually no, because it's cash only! Here's where it gets tricky. The good news is that they havve an ATM, The bad news is that it serves in USD (I still dont get WHY someone would like to get USD in Tulum?? ) so in a way you are forced to pay in USD with around 30% more to the bill due to the imposed ridiculous exchange rate! Or you go to Tulum city get an ATM... I really find this not honest to accept only cash and to push people to pay in USD. read more

Fish was mediocre. Not bad but not amazing. It did taste extremely fresh though. The truffle mushroom pasta was sooo delicious. Great selection of wines and cocktails. The place gets packed early. Try and get a view facing the water. Lovely vibe. The service could be improved, i think the server forgot about us but the owner came over and talked to us and got our orders in quickly. However, didn't feel that the food was out of this world special & drinks & food take forever to come out. read more

Posada Margherita - Italian Near Me - Tulum, ROO

Fantastic setting. Worth it for that alone. Delicious cocktails but very weak. Bread, cheese and cauliflower gratis is great. Zucchini shrimp pasta was just ok. Very good desert. Go on a nice night with a breeze and you will enjoy. read more

Beautiful restaurant with amazing pasta. It was hands down my favorite meal in Tulum. The pasta was delicious and like nothing I have ever had. (And I lived in Tuscany for a month...) We ate around 8pm and the restaurant was pretty empty, picked up around 9/9;30. You must eat here when visiting the Tulum area. Cash only read more

My boyfriend and I came here for his 30th birthday dinner as we had heard a few good things about Posada Margarita. The main thing that drew me in was the fresh pasta and the actual dining room itself. The decor was beautifully done. I wish I could say the same about the food. Tulum has a fairly noticeable Italian presence due to the fact that groups of Italians settled here around 20 years ago (or so we are told). I was told that the Italian food in town was some of the best so we felt that we had to try posada margarita. I'm from Europe and I miss good Italian food so much so I had to give this place a try. Firstly they brought some bread to the table. It was a selection of focaccia, 3 small chunks of cheese and some pickled cauliflower. The cauliflower was overly sour and the bread was super dry. I thought they would have brought out some olive oil and balsamic for the bread but nope. I hate to be "that girl" that asks for "this and that" when I'm dining out so I just went with whatever they brought out. We ordered the shrimp pasta (the most popular dish on the menu as we were told by our waiter) and the caprese. I was hoping to be blown away by the caprese but that didn't happen. We had no basil on our caprese, just a bunch of soggy arugula. It was just ok. I wouldn't say it was terrible as it's pretty hard to screw up a caprese but it was just ok. Meh. It didn't come with any dressing so I had to use the olive oil and balsamic that was finally put on the table (after we had finished the bread). The pasta was cooked nicely but the dish seriously lacked flavor. I gave 1 star for the freshness of the pasta. The dish was 25 USD. I would have expected to pay around 12 USD for a dish of this quality. The caprese was 15 USD which was reasonable but only if the taste was up to par. It was not. The other star I awarded for the decor. The restaurant looks nice but the food did not live up to the hype. Our waiter was helpful but I wouldn't say that the service was tremendous. It was all very rushed. They were busy but it doesn't take much to make people feel welcome. I just wanted to get out of there asap. Overall, I feel that this restaurant is over rated. Someone else wrote that it felt like they were in the Hamptons. I agree. For me, Posada Margarita does not capture the essence of Tulum. Unfortunately, I won't be back. Not even for a drink. read more

Simple restaurant, the prices are very high. Value for money- very bad although the food is ok. read more

Tried the broccoli fungi pasta, Pomodoro fresco pasta, both the fish options and the gelato. The pastas were very good. They are made there fresh so they're not heavy at all. My husband is sensitive to gluten but the pastas here didn't bother his stomach at all. We were not a fan of the fish dishes they were too fishy. The service was excellent. The waiter offered to bring us something else when he noticed we didn't eat the fish and even took it off the bill without us having to say anything. read more

This restaurant is the complete package! Good food (not memorable) good drinks and beautiful location. As soon as you step inside you will want to take out your camera and take pictures of everything! The decor is just so damn cute! read more

We came here on two separate occasions while in Tulum. I loved the decor and the view of the ocean from the restaurant. You can sit right on the beach or up on the deck. First visit was for cocktails and I thought they were delicious! Second visit we had food. I have Celiac's so I was so happy to see they offered a gluten free pasta! I can't recall the name of what I got but it was basically a marinara sauce. It needed more seasoning but was pretty tasty overall. My friends had two other pasta dishes which they loved. We had 4-5 different guys who were waiting on us, none of them super friendly. Maybe there was a language barrier, I'm not sure what the issue was. The hostess was very sweet and friendly. Only complaint was on our first visit, my friend was charged a 50% service charge for her drink while I was only charged 20%. Very confusing but they did reduce it to 20% when she brought it to their attention. Overall, the place is great. I would go back if I were to return to Tulum. read more

Posada Margherita - Italian Near Me - Tulum, ROO

Cute place with amazing view. I know where I want to die, but not because of the food. The serenity of the locale and its surroundings, plus the food...these could make anyone wish it was their last meal. read more

I couldn't wait to revisit Posada Margherita - it was the second time my husband and I were in Tulum after 2010. They only take cash and a friendly staff member told me there's a 15% discount for paying in pesos. Which is just as well because the menu prices in USD were a turn off. The antipasti was complimentary - a nice touch. It had foccacia bread, marinated cauliflower and parmesan. The menu items were quite pricey - cocktails and mezcal run about $12-$15. My grilled shrimp with a salad and rice was $28 and my husband ordered the special which was papparadelle with beef ragu for $24. The grilled shrimp was succulent and very flavorful but the salad was nothing to write home about. The ragu likewise, was okay. We also got the tiramisu which was pricey at $11. We spent $100 USD on dinner - for this price I expect a lot more. The service was friendly, but we were served by about 5 servers during our dinner. The ambiance has changed to where it is very busy, holds a lot more people and gets very loud. The charming intimacy of 2010 is gone, as is the warmth I remembered. The food was not cheap then either but the whole experience was definitely memorable. After my recent visit I would not go out of my way to recommend PM. Disappointed. read more

Do not go to this restaurant. Very limited menu and very overpriced... They do not even have a grill. Add to this, the owner was extremely unpleasant when we were there. read more

Great service! GREAT PIZZA!!!! Cash only though so know that before you go! The restaurant is also decorated really cute and Mediterranean like. Kind of like little Italy or something! We had a great meal :) read more

Possibly the best papaya I have ever had. The space is spectacular and the staff rocks.

A beautiful garden leads you to the perfect beachfront dining experience. Wait staff and hosts were friendly and very hospitable - would recommend this place to everyone! read more

The place is beautiful! If setting is your priority, then I say go for it. The food is OK but not great. The pasta is home made so that's a plus but the dishes were all average to me. The caprese salad comes with zero dressing but they have a little cart on the table with olive oil and balsamic vinegar so I guess they expect you to make your own? I feel like it's lazy on their part. In fact the tomatoes were cut in big wedges that you couldn't possibly eat whole. Why not cut them smaller? Finally, the prices are high. On par with what you would pay in Los Angeles for a similar dinner. But this is Mexico folks! In nearby Playa Del Carmen, it costs half the price for a similar dinner/restaurant. But the place is beautiful, I'll give it that. read more

Lovely beachfront restaurant, Italian homemade pasta! Nice people, good service, fair price

Best Italian food in Tulum. I was blown away but how tasty it was. I had the lobster fettucinni. Plus two for one margaritas! Yes please! read more

Posada Margherita - Lobster fettucinni - Italian Near Me - Tulum, ROO

So good we came twice! It seems a little weird to have Italian in a Mexican paradise but it was worth it. We went for dinner and all got pasta and delicious wines. The pasta is house made with the best ingredients. We met the owner, Alessandro, who opened this place 18 years ago. He recommended coming in for lunch as they just opened a pizza place. We enjoyed our dinner so much that we wanted to try the pizza. Not to our surprise, it was amazing! Some of the best pizza we'd ever had and half our group was from New York so they know their pizza! All in all I'd say it was a great place and a must do in Tulum. I think I would recommend the pizza over the pasta and both are open for dinner. The owner even recommended enjoying their beach club with pizza so we will be back to do that! read more

The food was excellent - absolutely no discussion about it - and the atmosphere is pleasant. That being said, this place is way OVERPRICED. Overall, it's disappointing to have such a pricey meal leaving us with a sour taste of Williamsburg's pretention. I believe there are more authentic dinning option in the vicinity. read more

This place is pure enchantment. You wander through a charming courtyard, and arrive in this restaurant on the beach. Waves crash, glasses tinkle and lights flicker. When the Italian comes to present the menu, you are willin to order anything to make the magic last. But the enchantment fades, and after you've paid the bill you suddenly see through the machinations: the Italians tell the same exact story to every customer, the dishes are each low-cost, high-profit moneymakers, the food quality is mediocre and the bill... Let's just say it is pretty expensive for what it is. When the enchantment has gone, you will kick yourself for not having eaten at a genuine Italian restaurant in Tulum, and for letting this place hypnotise you while they served you substandard food and ran off with your wallet. read more

Just finished an amazing lunch here. I had the shrimp pasta with zucchini. The fresh pasta was delicious and the vegetables complimented the plate very well. The view is impeccable. It's right on the beach. You pay Manhattan prices but it's worth it! read more

Beautiful beach-front restaurant that does not disappoint. Be aware that the food is neither cheap nor fast - you are here for the experience as well as the deliciousness. The wine list is long but, as with most wines in Mexico, very overpriced. Be ready to pay $50 for a middle-of-the-road Italian red. Start with the arugula salad with fresh white cheese and Parmesan. Yum!! The pasta dishes are the stars here, pasta made fresh and cooked to perfection. I had basic tagliatelle with fresh tomato sauce and my husband had the vegetable pasta with more of a pesto sauce. Both dishes were lovely and copious. Take plenty of cash; like most of the businesses on Boca Paila, Posada Margherita does not take credit cards. read more

Horrific e.coli infection. All 3 of us got very sick 48 hours after eating here. We met a bunch of people out who said they got sick as well, one was hospitalized. We think the culprit was the caprese salad, but who knows. Despite "raving reviews" do yourself a favor and stay away from the Italian joint in Tulum. Day 2 of 11...yay! Looking forward to what else this journey brings us. Oh yes and they also screwed us on the currency exchange- major discrepancy in the conversion rate. read more

Delicious. I needed pasta and this place gave me exactly what I wanted. Fresh pasta. Fresh tomato sauce. Hot. Parmesan. Beautiful surroundings. Spotless. This restaurant is looked after with love by the owners. read more

The food and service were both great. However, be warned that this restaurant will try and rip you off. If you don't have pesos, you will be given an unfair exchange rate. Right now, 1 usd buys 19 pesos, however the restaurant offered only 13 pesos and expected its patrons to oblige. Ripping off unsuspecting visitors doesn't seem reasonable to me. read more

We loved everything about this place - the warm and friendly staff, the laid-back rustic beach decor, the cocktails, and the food, oh the food! After having lived in Italy for several years, I am very picky about Italian restaurants. Posada Margherita's shrimp and zucchini pasta, their pasta con funghi (with two types of mushrooms), and the pesce al acqua pazza (fresh fish cooked in seawater, a simply prepared Italian recipe) were all delicious. We actually went to this place twice during our five-day stay in Tulum. Cocktails were great - we are trying to recreate the April at home but forget all the ingredients. :( Help! Can't wait to return next time we're in the area. read more

A wonderful place to eat. The food is very delicious, but be aware rather small portions. The actual location is stunning, it's sitting right on the beach and has a wonderful outside sitting area. We tried only pastas, which where all great. The juices are also delicious. The service is lacking a little, it was slow and one of the waiters wasn't particularly friendly. read more

Great atmosphere, decor and drinks. It's basically identical to the Surf Lodge in the Hamptons. Overpriced for the food. Mediocre service.

Came here with my family and ordered the lemon garlic fish dish. It was pretty bad, honestly it just tasted like fish and nothing else. It was accompanied by some sort of citrus fruit covered in onions, soggy bread, and a little bit of rice. My sister and mom weren't too impressed with their pomodoro pasta either. The caprese salad was pretty good. Ambiance was beautiful, and the service was excellent as well. read more

Not our favorite restaurant to eat at in Tulum but the scenery makes it all worth it! We love coming here in the late afternoon when the sun is going down. The white beaches & the adorable little seating spots, so so so romantic! We're not crazy about Italian food so I can't give an honest opinion but the staff was super helpful! We will be back if only for the wine & scenery alone! read more

Great food (very fresh pasta) and cocktails... though very pricey for what it is (especially compared to what you can get elsewhere). Went once, probably wont be a repeat stop for me this trip. Good view of the ocean. read more

The vibe here is super chill and very be achy, shabby chic (which I love!) The employees are very welcoming and the pastas are great. The pomodoro red sauce was a bit sweet for me but the fresh pasta noodles was delicious. My favorite part was the focaccia they give you in the beginning. Just make sure you don't over do it which is hard to resist. Make sure to bring cash as it is cash only and the ATM machine charges you an arm and a leg on fees. read more

CASH ONLY. We both got a pretty basic pasta dish with spicy red sauce and it was delicious--so fresh and good. Loved the atmosphere and decor. Would definitely return. read more

Awful experience at this "Italian" restaurant. They are busy on the weekends, and try to cram in as many people as they can by having you order a drink and your full meal while you wait for a table in the entrance area. They tell you that will make it easier for you when you sit down, so you don't have to worry about reading the menu. But they are really making your dinner while you are still waiting for a table, so when you finally sit down, your food is ready, you eat, and you free up the table for another group faster. This became evident when after ordering, we were served the "appetizer" of focaccia bread in the entrance with our drinks. And after all this, the food was average at best and overpriced. His was not the dining experience I would ever want when relaxing on vacation. They made it seem like they were doing us a favor by letting them eat in their restaurant. No bueno amigos. I would highly recommend eating at some of the great restaurants in Tulum, and warn you that this is not one of them. read more

Went here thinking it was a pizza place (obviously didn't read much into it, whoops) but was so pleasantly surprised! There are fish dishes, shrimp dishes and no meat dishes. We were given bread, cauliflower with lemon juice (I think) and Parmesan cheese to start. I ordered the shrimp with wine sauce and my boyfriend ordered the fish with mushrooms (definitely recommend getting this). Both were amazing! The decor is awesome and service was good! Stop here if you have time! read more

Stunning stunning stunning! My trip to Tulum was several months ago and if I can recall one dining experience it would be this one. It's a beautiful outdoor space, with an open kitchen, and the sounds of the chefs, ocean, and guest's conversation from all over the world. Interesting menu. Wonderful breeze at night with dim light. Some of the best pasta of my entire life. I count down the days til I can revisit! read more

After eating Mexican food for several days in a row on our vacation last week we tried Posada and were very pleased with the meal. It was quite crowded at 7:30 PM and we waited about 30 minutes for a table for 5 but my wife and daughter enjoyed shopping in the boutique while I had drinks with my college aged sons since 18 is the legal drinking age in Mexico. The menu is very simple, 9 entrees consisting of 3 preparations each of homemade pasta, shrimp and local catch which is almost always snapper on the Mayan Rivera. We ordered 2 pastas, 2 fish and a shrimp dish and they all were delicious. We also ordered a couple bottles of sparking water with the meal as it was a bit rich, however all the food we had on this vacation fell into that category. Only disappointment was my wife's wine but this is not unique to Posada, almost everywhere we went in Tulum had narrow wine lists. It's more of a mixed drink destination :) read more

Bread plate Caprese salad Vegetable pasta Snapper Short on cash? Managers warned us not to use atm. Said to just come back and pay the next day. "Sometimes people come back, sometimes they don't. Either way, we're ok." read more