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    BAK'

    4.2 (42 reviews)
    Open 5:00 pm - 1:00 am (Next day)

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    Tara B.

    #Veganatasteakhouse What can I say? I hang out with a lot meat eaters so found myself at a steakhouse once again. Appetizer: ROCA CAULIFLOWER Tempura, vegan curry dressing and herb salad. The cauliflower was perfectly cooked! The curry dressing was super tasty and the herb salad was a combination of cilantro, mint and a third which I'm not sure of. Altogether very good and I would definitely order again. 24 Karat Beet- Loved the presentation! Super cute with everything they did. It's beets, tasted like beets and gives you all the benefits of eating beets. I say it like that because the price of this dish is beyond ridiculous. Yes, the presentation was amazing. They brought it out in this widen box like it was precious jewelry. It looked pretty wrapped in edible @24 karate gold". But at the end of the day, it's was a large beet! LOL The 3 meat eaters in my patty thoroughly enjoyed their meals. All said it was the best steak they've ever had or have had in a long time. I like that the side dishes are family sailed so you can shared. The ambiance was beautiful, staff was super friendly and the place had all the cute frills for an amazing date night.

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    When in Tulum, I HIGHLY recommend checking out Bak'. If you like an upscale ambiance, upbeat music, and a party atmosphere Bak' is a must try. I made Saturday reservations through Open Table and was promptly seated at my reservation time, even with the restaurant being relatively crowded on a weekend. The restaurant is darkly lit with a very midday decor. I would say this place is great for a date night or a night out with friends. The whole time I was there it felt like something was always happening. I made my reservation for 9:45pm and couldn't have planned it more perfectly as right before our food came out the show started. There were acrobats, dancers, and performers all over the restaurant and the building was uniquely designed specifically for this show. I highly recommend finding out when the show plays and booking your reservation in time to see it. The food itself was also fantastic. Fromm the seafood tower to the ribeye, everything was fantastic. All in all, I highly recommend Bak' as it's an experience itself and is well worth the price tag which was on par, if not better, than many of the surrounding restaurants in the area.

    Dianne P.

    Really great and attentive staff. They are there to create a happy and inviting experience. This restaurant is definitely an experience. The food was amazing, neither my husband or I got steak, but the salmon was cooked to perfection and the best my husband has ever had from a restaurant. The Apps of Patti were delicious with great dipping sauces to try. Drinks were good and strong, prices are a little high for a restaurant not on the actual water. But it's still in the hotel district so it's understandable.

    Angela W.

    Bak' Tulum was definitely 9/10. The food portions were a little small for two people. I had the mindset of steak houses usually have aide dishes for two people! So we left not really that full. Firstly, I love everything about Tulum so Bak' was a no brainer to try out. Our reservations was at 7p and we arrived about 15 minutes early and was seated right away. When you're celebrating a birthday on vacation. It's kinda a big deal ;-). From start to finish the staff was attentive and accommodating. I like to pair my steak with a nice dry wine and our server let me try a few until I got the right taste. The vibe and setting was very relaxing, jungle vibes and occasionally the lights go down creating a club like feel; which was fun on occasions but it made it hard to see your food. Considering it warm and a open environment, bugs is still something to consider!! Would I return? Definitely but ordering my own tomahawk next time!

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    Staci J.

    Amazing experience!!! It's been two weeks since I have been to BAK & I'm still thinking about our great time. Ambiance great. Food amazing. Entertainment on point. Staff friendly. We came as a group of 20+. The servers attended to our needs and food was brought out in a good time. Would I go back... yes!!

    Trendy D.

    This place is great for special events and celebrations. The prices are reasonable for everything you get. Entertainment is amazing!!! There's a fire show, violinist, and light show where everyone gets sparklers. I loved all the entertainment. The food was great as well and service is amazing. Book your reservations in advance. They do temperature checks and provide hand sanitizer. Social distancing not so much.... Food: I got the lobster and steak. They cooked it well and the food was seasoned. I didn't have a wow factor but the food was good! The fries came out cold but were still pretty tasty. Entertainment: 10/10 Service: 10/10 Quality of food: 9/10 Drinks: 10/10 Music: 10/10 I highly recommend this spot!

    Octopus - delicious!
    Shakira W.

    This was by far my favorite meal in Tulum! Everything was just *chefs kiss* from the corn, to the octopus! We all really enjoyed our time here. You get a really good show and a great meal with awesome service. Key: Make a reservation & if you like Octopus be sure to order it here! Also note, this isn't a place you come to if you want to dine in the quiet. They play music, and they play it loud.

    Erin C.

    I really wish I could upload videos but in the meantime here's my review along with some photos. Bak was one of my favorite steakhouses in Tulum. Not that the others don't have them but I believe they do a good job executing various food options for meat lovers, seafood enthusiast and vegan/vegetarian lifestyles. The steak was amazing. If you're interested in trying crickets for the first time, try it at Bak with your cocktail. Most of the big steakhouses in Tulum located in the hotel zone have night time entertainment, but they don't do it like Bak. Bak's entertainment showcase dancers and musicians but unlike the others they dedicated a portion of their entertainment to the Mayan people.

    Jessica C.

    Amazing!! Service was superb -- they were extremely attentive and checked in on us often! The food was wonderful as well. Serving size was pretty good, we ordered a few appetizers, a large steak and sides to share! We ended up not going on a night with the fire show, but the ambiance was great! Bread was amazing!! I still dream about the avocado dip We got the 2.2lb steak and it was enough for three of us! We got fries, Mac and cheese on the side as well Dessert was really good! The bak cake was like an Oreo ice cream cake. The pear shaped one was tasty, if not a bit sweet.

    Grilled octopus.
    Tianara H.

    I'm only writing this review so I can remember to come back. 10/10 for service and food quality. I just wish it was indoors with AC. But I'll definitely eat here again!

    Lemon pie ice cream dessert
    Anthony C.

    This place was absolutely amazing. Great ambiance , great food and service. Our server Jafeth took care of us and was extremely knowledgeable of the menu, drinks, and was very attentive through the meal. Would definitely recommend to anyone wanting an upscale steakhouse experience!

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    Isana A.

    The food was absolutely amazing! I wish I had more pictures of the sides I got (Mac and cheese, mushrooms, asparagus, French fries) but I did not have a single complaint. The STEAK WAS AMAZING. Please don't leave here without getting a steak. Service was slow but I also came with a large party.

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    4 years ago

    Food is excellent, but the service makes the experience 10/10. We came back twice during our 3 day trip because it was just that amazing!

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    La Malinche - Grilled Octopus and Al Pastor Taco

    La Malinche

    4.7(85 reviews)
    0.9 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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    Fresco's - Shrimp Quesadilla

    Fresco's

    4.8(80 reviews)
    1.1 km
    $$

    No notes. Recommended by our hotel for açaí so my friends and I came here before hitting the art…read morewalk. Jorge was our server and he was so sweet and attentive. We ordered the omelette caprese, fruit plate, açaí bowls, and a breakfast bowl. **The açaí was the best I've had in Tulum.** The açaí was so light and fresh, with a pure açaí base, not blended with yogurt or juice like most places. Adding a side of granola made it perfect. The fruit plate was great because you could mix everything into the açaí and my friends really liked the breakfast bowl and omelette. They also brought us teas in the cutest teapots. Open, airy, beachy, and super relaxed with super healthy food options. My friends and I really enjoyed our slow breakfast here

    Ok, so before we head out of Tulum. It's only proper that we have a sit down breakfast while we…read morewait for our shuttle back to Cancun. Which brings us to the front of our hotel. Welcome to Frescos. Lets get to the food shall we. Vegan Bowl - Once again, I can't reiterate enough to how partial I am to vegetarian dishes. All of the veggies from the Cauliflower, zucchini, broccoli, carrots all the way to the shallots had perfect texture and char. The mushroom is on point and the quinoa is a perfect supporting role. 8.9/10 The service was very prompt and intuitive. The atmosphere was nice and chill and 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. I love you Mwah

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    Fresco's - Fresh guacamole and their free appetizer of chips, peanut sauce and pickled veggies

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    BAL NAK'

    BAL NAK'

    4.7(46 reviews)
    0.2 km

    Gotta be honest, I saw the 5 star reviews and had to try. I didn't realize there was such few…read morereviews, my bad. They were out of the filet so we were talked into the tomahawk over the ribeye. We requested med and it came out very rare. We had hem put it back in to cook longer and it was still super rare. We weren't even able to finish it. The sweet potato was covered in granola but felt more of like raw oats. Mashed potatoes were decent but honestly felt like they came from a box. I hate to write this I just needed to share bc the 5 stars felt over deserved. Vibe was there and this was the nicest restrooms I have seen all week. However the water for the sinks wasn't working initially. The spicy sauce they served was the best part. Drinks were also decent but small and when we reordered it was missing things the initial drink had. Just overall not impressed for the price. Ok just got home. Everyone is puking so I just changed the rating to one star. There is no way this restaurant has 5 star ratings, must be fake

    Service was outstanding , drinks were super tasty and the food was exceptional…read more Love how the mixologist was super passionate and Crafty with all the cocktails he made us! I was pretty amazed and was impressed with his expertise and execution of the drinks. Definitely added another element to our dinner. The Mexican elderberry was my Favorite drink 5/5 The food was super tasty. We had the chocolatas clam , grilled octopus , roasted piglet , and the guava churro for dessert. All the dishes were excellent and the service there was exceptional!

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    BAK' - steak - Updated August 2026

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