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Read MoreArca
A stylish hot spot that opened in 2015, Arca is one of the top restaurants for an alfresco evening out. The menu highlights seasonal cuisine like grilled avocado with roasted pumpkin seeds and octopus al pastor with adobo sauce and...
Read MoreBatey’s
Identifiable by the lime sorbet–green vintage Volkswagon bug parked outside, Batey's is the best spot in town for cocktails. They specialize in mojitos using raw sugar cane juice made from a handcrank (that is incidentally set in the Beetle's backseat)....
Read MoreCasa Banana
Set on the jungle side of the beach road, Casa Banana is an open-air restaurant that serves delicious dishes and snacks throughout the day (breakfast is heavenly) and night. Specialties include the grilled meat, seafood and vegetables that are cooked...
Courtesy Pablo RodriguezRead MoreCasa Jaguar
The sister restaurant of the acclaimed Hartwood, Casa Jaguar serves inspired Mexican dishes like the panucho de mar, sautéed octopus on a tortilla with beans, avocado, habanero aioli and coriander. Main dishes might include a lamb osso buco or the...
Read MoreCasa Violeta
A perennial favorite, the restaurant of this cabana hotel is a lovely spot for a late lunch. The small dining room faces the sea, its windows are flung open, inviting in a breeze, and the menu includes delicious thin-crust pizza...
Read MoreCetli
Locals and plugged-in visitors craving authentic Mexican fare, especially incredible mole, head to this laid-back spot in town. The friendly chef and owner is passionate about sourcing the best local ingredients and her menu and the restaurant’s setting is perfect...
Read MoreEl Camello Jr.
Plastic chairs and tables spill onto the dusty sidewalk in front of this seafood restaurant and shop, where diners sit under whirring ceiling fans, surrounded by colorful murals on the wall depicting sea life. Camello’s ultra-fresh fish tacos, coconut shrimp...
Read MoreEl Tabano
For authentic Mexican fare with a gourmet twist, head to El Tabano, on the other side of the beach road (where all the beach bungalow hotels are located). The food is delicious and the place popular; reserve a table a...
Read MoreHartwood
Run by two displaced New Yorkers who made the “why not just move here?” vacation dream a reality, Hartwood is Tulum’s de facto hot spot. The open-air restaurant is packed every night, and diners happily wait up to an hour...
Read MoreLa Zebra
According to one Tulum insider, the restaurant of this beach bungalow hotel serves the best breakfast-brunch in Tulum. Another good tip is to come by on Sunday night when the hotel hosts its weekly Salsa party. Even for families, this...
Read MoreLas Estrellas
This restaurant at Cabanas La Luna Hotel (not to be confused with Villa Las Estrellas Hotel) is a casual hip place. The Chef is Danish and pure cool; he appears from the kitchen before service begins and walks you through...
Read MoreMateo’s
Discounting this place due to its gimmicky vibe is a mistake, as Matteo's serves some of the best tacos in Tulum, and is an excellent option for meals, snacks and drinks throughout the day and well into the evening. Set...
Read MoreMezzanine
For the nights when you need a break from Mexican fare, head north along the beach road to the Hotel Mezzanine, which features a delicious Thai restaurant. The chef, who hails from Thailand, consistently creates innovative dishes utilizing local ingredients...
Read MoreOscar Y Lalo
No-frills beachside Oscar Y Lalo, located at the end of a bumpy road about a 15-minute drive outside Tulum, is a great place for seafood, particularly for fresh ceviche.
Read MorePosada Margherita
When locals want an amazing meal, they head to a simple posada on the Tulum beach where delicious Italian food is served on a beachfront terrace. The eight-room hotel is owned by groovy, young Italian, Alessandro Carozzino from Genoa and...
Read MoreQue Fresco/Zamas
This open-air restaurant at one of Tulum’s most popular cabana hotels serves ultra-fresh Mexican seafood and strong margaritas. It draws crowds of jovial customers, many of whom are staying at bungalows down the beach.
