Restaurante El Pez

No choice but to give it 5 as we came here last night for smoothies, today for breakfast tacos,…read moreand again for a sunset dinner and then one more snack on the way out. So yea, we loved it. Tacos are amazing here. And we tried all different kinds from veggie to steak to octopus. Plus we had a lot of other stuff on the menu. Smoothies are great too. And the ambience and service was friendly and fun. Probably will be back again in the next few days of our trip.

Many smoothies and tacos later, I can tell you this place is amazing…read more I tried every juice, and I think all of the vegan things on the menu. It was fresh and very tasty. The staff was nice and had several good recommendations of what we should see while in town. We went almost every day while in town. My friend and fellow yelper agreed that it was really amazing.

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Potheads Beach Road

4.4(255 reviews)

0.7 km

If you need a breakfast spot in Tulum, Potheads is it. We landed here more than once because the…read morevibe is just RIGHT for the morning.. easy, sunny, unhurried. The smoothies and burritos hit, the mimosas do not hurt, and the coffee is exactly what you want before a day on the bikes. My favorite move is heading upstairs to the little bar that overlooks the street and people-watching while you sip. Friendly and laid-back, a great way to start the day. I particularly loved the juices.

We came here on a whim the first morning of our stay in Tulum. It was open early and had coffee…read more It's a cute , family operated cafe with a jungle-like seating area in the far back and an upstairs. They do light a mosquito repellent fog which is helpful. We arrived around 745a and no one else was around. Only some stragglers from the prior night still getting after it. We ordered two lattes with almond milk and two breakfast burritos. The one I had was really good, beautiful presentation for breakfast. The ratio of potatoes:eggs:bacon was a little off and it seemed like a little more potatoes than other stuff in my partners. Overall, though it was super convenient and they do have some really good specials for fish tacos and drinks later on in the afternoon. We only had one meal here during our stay so can't speak too much else. They did seem to be reasonably busy throughout the day when we would drive by though.

All Day Brunch - Chicken & Waffles, French Toast and Pancake Stacks

Vegetarian Omelette

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Loaded Bagel with Salmon

Mateo's

3.8(201 reviews)

0.6 km

You don't need to come here for the food. But absolutely can see it being a great time for some…read moredrinks and watching futbol or football. They have NFL, NBA, Soccer across the globe, NHL, MLB. It's the go to spot for sports but I'd plan on eating before or not planning on getting full entrees. Portion sizes were meh, unseasoned and tortillas tasted old. Oh, they also tried to get us to pay for parking when it's advertised as free parking even after showing that we just ate.

Came here for dinner and it was delicious. We ordered:…read more Grilled Octopus: Great portion, fresh octopus, and well grilled. It didnt have any evidence of burnt. It was delicious! Fish tacos: fresh and delicious and quite tasty Chicken wing: delicious This place has multiple tvs broadcating games. Enjoyable. Also it has a beat up ping pong table with ping pong paddles, enough to entertain while the food is being prepared. Mateo is quite big, its got lots of tables and chairs to host multiple parties. I kinda like this place :)

Beautiful sunset vibes

Nachos and salsa homemade

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Passionfruit margarita

Antojitos La Chiapaneca

4.6(426 reviews)

4.7 km

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Stopped by a little after 12pm on a weekday. Had a large order of 60+ tacos to go, which they…read morecranked out within 15-20 min. Got a mix of al pastor and chicken, all of which came with many bags of salsa (red and green). General consensus was the al pastor was great, chicken was a bit dry and passable. Washed it down with some horchata (which was also fine). Skip if you don't eat pork, but 5 stars for the al pastor in terms of flavor and value.

I loved the taste of their food! It was a very good price for authentic tasting tacos! No frills…read morejust simple tasting and friendly service thats super fast... I highly recommend the sopes & tostada.

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Al pastor gringas

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La Malinche

4.7(85 reviews)

2.0 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.

Entrance

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

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La Coqueta

4.5(214 reviews)

4.8 km

I went out looking for another establishment, which I couldn't find. I searched Yelp and Google and…read morethey appeared promising so I stopped by. I parked next door in front of the store. But as I approached I was a little annoyed with the dogs and cats that appeared to be lingering around outside of their place. So I hesititantly came in anyway. (IM NO PET LOVER AND DONT LIKE EATING WITH ANIMALS NEAR MY FOOD! ) I ordered and my drinks and food came quickly. 2 HUGE dogs wandered in and started begging for food. A patron at another table decides to feed them. ***EYE ROLL*** Now the dogs are looking for everyone to feed them. Going table to table. I DO NOT PLAY WITH ANIMALS!!!! So I'm instantly irritated that I have to keep showing these dogs off while I'm trying to enjoy my meal. Loss of 2 stars for the dogs. The food was ok. Wouldn't probably return because the animals roam Free and I dont like that.

This is a cute side of the road shack, chill atmosphere and mexican vibes. They have your standard…read moremexican fare with an off road atmosphere next to the busy highway. Good place on the edge of town to fuel up before your next journey. Decent food for a decent price.

03/17/2025 - Complimentary Chips

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Restaurant Piedra Escondida

4.6(45 reviews)

0.7 km

The food, the service, the scenery 10 out of 10 would recommend. Love the music the space they have…read morea beach and hammocks to relax at as well. We were a walk in party of 15 the restaurant was pretty much empty at the time. The only thing is the kitchen is smaller than most so the food did take awhile which makes sense for a party of our size, but they were very accommodating. All the food and drinks were amazing. The pina colada was the only thing that people said was okay because it melted extremely fast and the texture was more icy than smooth and creamy. They had amazing service and we would definitely go back.

My boyfriend and I decided to park in the same lot every day we were in town and try different…read morerestaurants on the strip. We could not tell you how amazing this experience was!! Everything was delicious, staff is super friendly and the outdoor seating with ocean view is to die for!

Outdoor

PARRILLADA DE MARISCOS 2 PAX Seafood grill mix

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Mezcal al pastor - roasted pineapple, jalapeño, mezcal Bruxo 2, lemon, agave

Casa Maria

4.4(66 reviews)

2.9 km

While the views and ambiance here are wonderful, that's pretty much where the experience stops. I…read morecame here for a bachelorette party and I have to say everything from the drinks to the food were extremely disappointing. The drinks were extremely sour (I got a margarita and an espresso martini and both were not good) and the food was overcooked and lack flavor (I got the shrimp tacos which were inedible). To add to this, the service was extremely slow. This dinner took 4 hours and it was terrible to leave hungry while spending a good amount. I would go elsewhere than come here.

This is one of my go to places when in Tulum. Drinks are good but no happy hour. They do have a…read morelovely set up and private beach so it's comfortable. The fish tacos and barbacoa tacos are divine. Highly recommend but stay away from the oatmeal pancakes. I thought they would be similar to regular flapjacks with oats in the batter. What I got was literally pancakes made of actual oatmeal put on the griddle. Haha! Service is usually good but often feels rushed. Still one of my fave spots though.

Tulum Vibes

Traditional guacamole and house salsa and chips

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Entrance

Kitchen Table

4.5(264 reviews)

0.5 km

Absolutely amazing! This is a must! The food, service, and over experience was top tier! Love,…read moreLove, love!

Kitchen Table just reopened in Tulum, and it instantly reminded me why it's such a standout. The…read morestaff was amazing--genuinely friendly, incredibly attentive, and clearly passionate about what they're serving. You can tell they really know the food and love talking about it. One of the best parts of eating here is the feeling that you're right in the kitchen. The open-fire setup, the smells, the sound of everything cooking--it all makes the experience feel personal and relaxed, almost like you're hanging out with friends who just happen to be phenomenal chefs. I tried the tetelas and the short rib, and both were fantastic. The tetelas had that comforting, handmade feel with rich, local flavors. The short rib was ridiculously tender, full of smoky depth, and easily one of the highlights of the night. Kitchen Table's reopening feels like a win for Tulum. Great food, thoughtful staff, and an atmosphere that pulls you straight into the heart of local cooking--I'd go back in a heartbeat.

Dessert

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Cocoa liqueur made in house

ARCA

4.3(351 reviews)

2.7 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.

Kitchen

Mexican Wagyu Tlayuda

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Great moles!!! Be aware, almost everything on the menu is a mole and contains nuts, so beware for…read moreallergies. They're also a bit spicy if you're intolerant. But the quality is excellent, definitely worth the drive just out of town.

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I went out looking for another establishment, which I couldn't find. I searched Yelp and Google and…read morethey appeared promising so I stopped by. I parked next door in front of the store. But as I approached I was a little annoyed with the dogs and cats that appeared to be lingering around outside of their place. So I hesititantly came in anyway. (IM NO PET LOVER AND DONT LIKE EATING WITH ANIMALS NEAR MY FOOD! ) I ordered and my drinks and food came quickly. 2 HUGE dogs wandered in and started begging for food. A patron at another table decides to feed them. ***EYE ROLL*** Now the dogs are looking for everyone to feed them. Going table to table. I DO NOT PLAY WITH ANIMALS!!!! So I'm instantly irritated that I have to keep showing these dogs off while I'm trying to enjoy my meal. Loss of 2 stars for the dogs. The food was ok. Wouldn't probably return because the animals roam Free and I dont like that.

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