As you'll read in most reviews....the mojitos with the freshly pressed cane juice are incredible. The 'standard' is my preference although the other flavors are also good. Since they are made with real ingredients, some of the drinks can end up containing lots of seeds. It depends on if that kind of thing annoys you or not. I was picking seeds out of my teeth for hours. We had the dish with prosciutto, cheeses, jam, olives, etc. It was very good and great for two people to share as an evening snack. There is music most nights. The music community is strong and a lot of the time the groups playing will rotate and invite each other up on stage to play/jam, etc. My guess is that a lot of the groups going down to the places along the beach for the weekends play on Wed/Thursday evenings in town. These have tended to be some of the better acts. Good place, with a good atmosphere. The colorful stage and outdoor seating play to the wonderfully cool evenings (in Feb). My ankles tend to get bit up when sitting in the outdoor section (this happens at several other places too like Charlies).....so bring some bug spray if you attract the biters like I do. read more

Great mojitos, fresh and flavorful. Very lively, eclectic bar with lots of fun people.

Great music, tasty drinks, a fun atmosphere! I went to Batey once, then after waiting 20 minutes and no one taking my order at another place a couple nights later, went right back and was happy I did. Second awesome bar named Batey I've been too, the other being the famed 'El Batey' in San Juan. Worth a visit! read more

This place was a lot of fun. The Standard Mojito was DELICIOUS and worth the price. The live music was totally funky and dance worthy. Tulum was my first stop on a long journey through Mexico and Central America. Happy that I had my first real sugar cane experience in such a cool spot. Thanks! read more

Just finishing this draft from my experience a month ago... I can't believe how awesome a find this place was! I have to thank the Longhorn blonde whom I met earlier today upon my arrival and recommended this wonderful place. First and foremost - probably enjoyed the best mojito ever here! Not only was it super refreshing; it was nicely sweetened (most likely with their cane juice) without tasting sugary. Mint/basil ratio was perfect, and the jicama stick was a perfect tasty pairing with a cane of sugar you can munch on. Second, the Mediterraneo was the most badass nonjapanese sashimi you'd enjoy in the Mayan riviera! The tuna was slightly sweetened with what I presume to have been jicama slices with cane sugar. All went well with their crostonis. Live music was so enjoyable... The night I was there, the musicians were so chill - just imagine otmar leibert mixed with a splash of louis armstrong. read more

Was in Tulum for about 3 weeks and we frequented Batey almost every night. It's a very lively place, located right in the center of town. Always has a great crowd --locals and tourists alike--and often there's live music. Which was great. They've got fabulous cocktails and their mojitos are out of this world! They have their own sugar can presser out front and many kinds of mojitos to choose from. Only had appetizers when there, but the cheese plate was great and the service was very good too. The lady at the bar, Italian woman...was very energetic and friendly! She took great care of us and I believe Umberto is the owner...sat and talked to him a few of the nights. He is VERY friendly and great with all the customers. Love it, and when I return to Tulum, I'll be back! read more

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Great sugar cane based cocktails...a bit light but they are cheap and really good awesome service but get there early if you want a table

The mojitos and the nightly entertainment is amazing! Great vibe and the menu items were delicious! We tried a few things and were never disappointed. read more

Delicious Mojitos, Great Atmosphere! This place is located on Calle Centauro Sur just south of Avenida Tulum and is a popular bar frequented by both tourists and locals alike. They serve delicious mojitos in a variety of flavours. They have a colourfully painted retro VW Beetle parked in front of the bar, which they have converted into a sugar cane juicer to make freshly pressed sugar cane for the mojitos. Batey has a fun and easy going atmosphere with good live music. I came here with new friends from the hostel I was staying at and we had an amazing time! I will definitely return here next time I am in Tulum and I highly recommend this place for an evening drink. read more

We heard of this place from one of the owners of Puerto Cocina Urbana in Playa del Carmen and it was really fun. They have interesting mojitos and good music. I felt there could be more alcohol in the mojito but maybe that's just me. It's hard to find seating close to the stage so get there early if you want that. There's also seating in the back close to the bar. You can listen to the music and also have a conversation back there. They have free wifi and are cash only. They take US dollars with an exchange rate of 14. read more

OMG, I'm ready to book another trip to Tulum and bring ALL my friends to this place. The ambience, music, and dranks were so good. Best mojito outside of Puerto Rico. read more

Fun spot. The mojito was delicious. They crank the sugar cane on the spot. Lots of lime and fresh mint which oddly enough is sort of rare for Mexico. Great vibe. Fun live music. Rather trendy compared to other places nearby. Bartenders both girls and guys were pretty dang caliente read more

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Brooklyn meets Mexico in a bar. Great looking venue, great service, and good drinks. Live music was enjoyable as well. Mojitos are quite good, especially with the real sugar cane accompaniment. It will be hard to just order one. Drinks are more important than food here. When you're sick of the touristy Mexican beachside venues, come here to remind yourself that you have taste. read more

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The best Bar in Tulum!! Awesome live bands, tons of energy and lots of fun. Definitely the spot to stop for drinks and fun.

There's great energy at Batey (Baah-tay). Very loud and lively during the weekends, if that's your thing. Service is often slow during peak hours but relax, you're in Tulum. Live the slow life. The thing to get here is mojitos obviously, in particular the passion fruit one. All mojitos come with a super fresh and yummy sugar cane. read more

The ambient was exactly what I was looking for in Tulum. Very relaxing and casual. They have lovely live music and their mojitos are very natural made with cane juice freshly squeezed. I also liked their food. The price was pretty high but I guess normal for the tourist area. Mojitos were $200 pesos. read more

Mojitos were 100 pesos!! The live music was great. It's a fun and inexpensive way to get the night started. We only had a guacamole appetizer because we opted for street food. read more

7 years ago Batey was just getting started. We found it while walking down the street. The VW Bug was not painted like it is nor did the building look like it does now. There was a dog lying on the floor and we were treated to a habanero mojito and some sample appetizers. The owners are wonderful people. Happy to see Batey has done so well. read more

I went to Tulum Mexico in July of this year 2016. We went here and loved it. The atmosphere is nice and chilled during the day. At night it is more alive. They have a live band play at times. The mojitos are delicious. I highly recommend going here. If you are looking for a hearty meal this is not the place. The food is served in tapa style so if you are very hungry it is not the best place to eat. If you want a good mojito this is definitely the place to come to. read more

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Great fun spot for drinks. It's in a cool lively area, lots of young people and the mojitos are on point. I haven't tried the food but I've heard good things! read more

This place is exactly what you're looking for if you're looking to chill at a relaxing, fun spot in down town. Freshest Majitos you will ever have and we usually don't love Majitos. Highly recommend this for a drink. If you don't come, you lose! read more

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Great passion fruit and cucumber mojitos! Awesome vibes, and fun live music. Batey's has the same hip and trendy feel as the boutique hotel zone, but less expensive and in downtown. read more

This is the best place to go for mojitos in Tulum! It's also super lively and has a really cool vibe. We went there for drinks one evening and we were not disappointed. Not only were the drinks delicious and refreshing (sugarcane mojitos? yes, please), the live music made the experience that much more memorable. There is also a man in a bar cart who hand juices sugarcane to use inside of the drinks. Honestly, I don't remember what we ordered (I'm pretty sure we just asked for their best flavours - both were delicious), but I doubt you'll be disappointed with whatever you get. The drinks were moderately priced and the experience was really fun! This is a must visit! read more

Batey is cash-only, which is challenging, but they offer a myriad of mojito flavors with fresh-pressed cane juice. Unfortunately, all we could taste was second smoke coming from the tables surrounding us. While this place can potentially offer a welcome change from the sanitized and overpriced clubs that line Tulum Beach, management needs to recognize that it is 2020 and prioritize the health and well-being of patrons and waitstaff alike. read more

Nice place with delicious cocktails that would cost double or triple in NY or DC, but domestic beers that are reasonably priced. I also had a strong caipirinha that was delicious. Coffee (espresso) is also available. Food is a mix of Mexican and Italian-ish. During the day, a nice place to hang out. During the evening, more crowded and with good live music. Really nice and efficient servers. read more

Their mojitos are really good. Ok I just try the classic and the ginger mojito but it was enough (80 pesos each and like a double in alchool. I'm a barmaid I know what I'm talking about) Free live music (I think every night past 9pm and sometimes at 7pm) I was there a quit calm night but the band was awesome and the staff really friendly. If you're looking for nice it's perfect. If you're looking for a scotch or a dry martini stay in your 5 stars hotel bar. read more

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Chill mojito bar with a great set up for live music. The first night we came, they were having a jam session, which involved 3 flutists playing together at one point. Pretty loose environment, though hip. The first night we came, my second ginger mojito was much stronger and more flavorful than my first, but they were both chock full of lime and mint and included a sugar cane stick. On our way out, the manager said a reggae band would be playing the following night. So we returned, excited for reggae, but it turned out that a traditional folk band was playing, and my mojito was more similar to theweaker one from the night before than the better second one. On our way back to our hotel, we saw that Curandero was lively, with a reggae band performing. It seems like Batey's and Curandero are the two main spots in Tulum town for live music with chill vibes. So, I'd recommend looking into which of them will have the better scene on the night you want to go, and working your charm to improve your odds of a *fuerte* mojito at Batey's. read more

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Super refreshing monitors! Super small spot in downtown tulum but with a great vibe and nice people. Definitely check it out! read more

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This restaurant saved the day. After being spoiled with great healthier options for food throughout the entire Yucatan, we were at a loss in finding another place that offered healthier options, until we came across this place. Every place near us was offering food that was not meeting our dietary desires; this place however met them. The only thing we didn't like, and couldn't help, was the open cigarette smoking throughout the restaurant. This is one of the better places however for food and ambience. If you very much dislike second hand smoke, you may want to either order to go, or choose another place. The service was great and the waiters and chefs were very friendly and accommodating. read more

Hands down the best guacamole I've ever had! Their mojitos were delicious and refreshing, and many to choose from. They had a habanero sauce that my husband loved, he ended up buying two bottles! We made it to Batey 3 of the 4 days we were in Tulum, I'm happy we stumbled across it! read more

This is as good as it gets - and I am a pro musician from New York! Live music almost always and some pretty outrageous musicians at that. The owners LOVE music (rare in NY) and are total supporters of the arts. Drinks are generous, clients are hip. If I could i would live in this place! Jerome Bria NY read more

American hipster grunge in downtown Tulum, with their own twist on Mojitos! Awesome!! Not for kids or families.

100 pesos for a weak mojito. I don't get the hype of this place. Yeah they have a cool bug outside with a guy extracting sugar from sugar cane, but the mojito was just okay. It was nothing special. In fact, the place across the street made way better mojitos! For 90 pesos! Also, the bartender was very inattentive and took forever to make the drinks. Cool live music but for drinks and at their prices, I'll be going elsewhere. read more

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Delish mojitos. Try the Tuna mojo to, it was my favorite. Live music is very loud. So if you have sensitive ears sit near the street.

Great place to go for a night out in Tulum. Went on a Saturday night and they had a live band there which was amazing. Can't say enough about the live band the vibes they were giving - the crowd was anything but short of loving it. The drinks are what this place should be known for though. They have a guy cranking out the cane sugar right in front of the place for the mojitos. Awesome night! Amazing music. Spectacular drinks and great vibes! read more

I loved Batey for the live music, great staff and general vibe. I can't say they're the best mojitos but probably for Tulum, yes they are. I actually had a solid margarita there. I do love the cane stick they add to every cocktail! Chew on it, it's delicious! read more

Best mojito in the world. (I've had many, trust me) While you watch raw sugar cane be crushed in a vintage Volkswagen Beetle, you can sip on a mojito and listen to live music every night. My Airbnb was right around the corner, we were sad to visit this treasure on the last day but I was able to go again on my next visit. read more

Amazing mojito with sugar cane! When we stopped there, there was live music as well! A must to go once in Tulum!

THE BEST MOJITOS EVER!!! I can say that we never ate here but we went just about every night for the fun crowds, live music and those amazing mojitos! Tried to watch them make them to steal the recipe but nope, did not get it. Best part is the fresh sugarcane stir sticks being peeled and cut right front of you in an old VW bug. So Great!! read more

Great drinks!! (Although they don't give straws, which was slightly awkward). Lively fun crowd, live music, great scene. Seemed to be mix of ex-pats (locals) and tourists Open later than most places in Tulum (along the beach, where we typically stay but this was an 80 peso cab to downtown- well worth it) We will definitely be back for drinks! read more