Must-see restaurants in Tulum

  • Hartwood

    Tulum

    Assuming you can get in (it accepts walk-ins and online reservations made one month in advance), this sweet 'n' simple nouvelle-cuisine restaurant down on…

  • Taquería Honorio

    Tulum

    It began as a street stall and became such a hit that it's now a taco place with a proper roof overhead. Most folks go here for the cochinita (pulled pork…

  • Puro Corazón

    Tulum

    Reasonably priced (by Zona Hotelera standards), this inviting spot serves excellent house-made cocktails that can be enjoyed immensely at sunset on the…

  • Posada Margherita

    Tulum

    This hotel's beachside restaurant is candlelit at night, making it a beautiful, romantic place to dine. The fantastic food, including pasta, is made fresh…

  • La Gloria de Don Pepe

    Tulum

    With its 'A meal without wine is called breakfast' sign, this spot tickles the taste buds with delicious tapas plates and fine seafood paella. And wine –…

  • El Asadero

    Tulum

    Somewhat pricey but worth it, this spot has grilled arrachera (flank steak) served with sides of potato, nopal (cactus paddle) and sausage, which pairs…

  • Acqua e Farina da Mario

    Tulum

    A taste of real Italy on the streets of central Tulum. This cafe is cramped (luckily there are some alfresco tables outside) but somehow Mario makes it…

  • La Eufemia

    Tulum

    Odd for a casual beachside taco joint, there's valet parking at La Eufemia, where you can gorge on great cheap food (think 'In your face, pricey Zona…

  • Antojitos la Chiapaneca

    Tulum

    A good, cheap option to get your taco fix. You'll often have to wait for a table at this popular spot, or simply belly up to the counter. In addition to…

  • Sabor de Mar

    Tulum

    This unassuming Sinaloa-style seafood joint gets praise for its torres (seafood tostada 'towers' piled high with tuna, shrimp or fish) and house…

  • Los Aguachiles

    Tulum

    If you skipped this outfit while in Playa del Carmen or Cancún, here's another chance. Fish tacos and tuna tostadas go down oh-so-nicely with a michelada …

  • El Camello Jr

    Tulum

    Immensely popular with locals, this roadside eatery guarantees fresh fish and seafood. Regulars don't even need to look at the menu – it's all about the…

  • Le Bistro

    Tulum

    Simple, elegantly prepared French food at excellent prices. Seafood features heavily on the menu but there are steaks, chicken and tasty baguettes to…

  • Barracuda

    Tulum

    A very popular seafood eatery at the south end of the center, known for its parillada de mariscos, a large platter (for three people) with grilled fish,…

  • La Nave

    Tulum

    This open-air Italian joint is perpetually packed. There are delicious pasta dishes, such as shrimp or lobster ravioli, brick-oven pizzas, and an…

  • Centro Artesanal Tulum

    Tulum

    Handicrafts mall at the Tulum archaeological site with coffee, ice cream and taco shops.

  • Súper Akí

    Tulum

    A large supermarket at the town's north end.

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