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Editors Pick
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 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 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 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 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...
