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    Taquerias El Nero

    4.5 (33 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Binnie J.

    Our last meal in Tulum and my boyfriend really just wanted some authentic, cheap, local tacos. All the taco carts were full so we stopped by this place. On a Friday night around 10, we were lucky to get a table as this place was full. This taqueria is as authentic as you can get with dirt cheap prices. You already know it's real tacos when it's full of locals! For less than US $1 per taco, you get an array of beef choices (eye, tongue, cheek?!!). I highly recommend the Pastor, Cheek (super fatty and good!), and Underbelly! They have four sauces and limes ready in every table. Each sauce was great and had a great kick. The owners even let us bring our own beer since they don't sell alcohol. At the end, we spent $117 pesos for TWELVE tacos. Nothing beats that!! After you're done trying the trendy boutique restaurants, Taqueria El Nero is a must stop for a quick, authentic taco fix that won't break the bank. Quick service, amazing tacos, and cheap prices. Can't get better than that!

    Who can resist al pastor??
    Jaclyn S.

    Quickly became our favorite street taco joint during our week here. They offer all the interesting cuts of meat if that's what you're into, but we did the al pastor which were on "special" 2 for 1 (18 pesos). They offer four different salsas already on the table plus lime. The second time we came in late afternoon and they also gave us cucumber slices and sautéed onions.

    Salua K.

    aqueria El Ñero, Tulum, Mexico This was so far the most delicious restaurant I visited and the cheapest. 60 cents per taco; unbelievable options: eyes, pork, beef, brain, gut, etc. Moreover, music alive!! We ate in total 55 tacos, with sodas and everything, the bill was 20 bucks. It was traditional Mexican tacos

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    Napualokelani K.

    Hands down the best tacos I had in Tulum. I even went to El Camello, which gets rave reviews, but El Nero's was awesome. Service was fast and waiters answered all questions and speak english. If they're full, stand in the line on the sidewalk and wait to be ushered in. It's worth the wait!

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    V M.

    Really good tacos! Went here two days in a row for dinner. Really nice, attentive staff. Authentic! Good price too!

    Clockwise: cabeza, lengua, sesos, and 2 al pastor
    Kimberly J.

    My first stop in Tulum right after getting off the ADO. Very friendly and fast service. The tacos have double tortillas and are served with cucumbers, radishes, and 4 different salsas to choose from. Get a table on the sidewalk and people watch.

    Robert H.

    Came on the suggestion from a friend of Bill W. I may start a new program! Tacos anonymous!!! Best Tacos I have found on the Costa Maya! So far!

    Danielle S.

    First place we ate in Tulum. The beef tacos!!!! Just get the beef tacos. They were by far the best tacos we had on our vacation. We always compared every other place to them. They were so flavorful. Service is super fast, and the price is insanely cheap.

    Andrew A.

    My last meal of my trip to Tulum and I was not disappointed! Great traditional and fresh Mexican tacos. The atmosphere was vibrant and there was excellent live music! I ordered the pastor and barbacoa. 8 tacos plus a Mexican coke came out to about 5 USD. Around dinner time there was about a 15 minute wait but was well worth it. Pesos or US dollars are accepted.

    Great tacos!!

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    This place is no longer available walked hangry for nothing and was actually excited to try

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    7 years ago

    This place has one of the best and affordable taco options in Tulum. Always crowded by locals which is always a good sign.

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    Subpar tacos. The tongue was dry, the beef was not "Asada" and the al pastor was clumpy and hard.

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    8 years ago

    First food of Tulum for us! Couldn't have gone better ! Not the cleanest for most people. Fine with me but anyways, food makes up for it !!

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    This is why you come to Mexico. Real Mexican tacos made fresh. Short easy menu. All you need and nothing more

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    Review Highlights - Taquerias El Nero

    “They offer all the interesting cuts of meat if that's what you're into, but we did the al pastor which were on "special" 2 for 1 (18 pesos).”

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    ARCA - Bone Marrow

    ARCA

    4.3(351 reviews)
    6.8 km
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    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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    Taquerias El Nero - mexican - Updated September 2026

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