We stumbled upon Casa Banana while walking the beach road in Tulum looking for a dinner spot. It's…read morea Michelin guided restaurant and we were lucky to get a table on a Wednesday night since we didn't have a Rez. It's a very vibey spot with low lighting and a boho atmosphere. The highlight of the entire night was the baked fig appetizer! It was gooey and delicious! We also ordered the whole fish baked in the wood fire oven. The fish of the night was yellowtail. First time to ever eat a whole fish and wow was it good! For cocktails we got the Pilar, which had the lightest hint of hazelnut, and the Emerald whiskey cocktail. It was unique, but the Pilar was better. Service was very attentive and made great recommendations. Go check this place out and try and make a reservation for the weekends.

Had some time to kill before our reservation at Ilios, so my friends and I came here for a couple…read moreappetizers and it ended up being such a great find. I've been eyeing Casa Banana every night we've been here and it felt so much more chill compared to all the surrounding party restaurants. It was the perfect stop for a reset. The vibe was top tier. So intimate and cozy, and it felt really nice sitting by the fire on such a chilly night. Our server Joaquin was so friendly and attentive and took great care of us. The octopus salad was so lovely, and the Argentinian chorizo was honestly one of the best chorizo I've had. Not very spicy, served with perfectly toasted focaccia and roasted vegetables. We also loved the pickled eggplant that came with it. They brought out complimentary toast and spread when we first arrived too which was so sweet. So happy we stopped here

This place is amazing!! We had the best food - everything was cooked to perfection! We had the New…read moreYork steak, the lamb rack, and the stuffed potato with chorizo. The micheladas were the best ones I've ever tried (and I've tried a lot, haha). The restaurant has a very fancy feel, even though the food/drinks were reasonably priced. The ambiance was beautiful - gorgeous paintings of jaguars everywhere and dim lighting to set the mood. The service was outstanding. Our waiters, Guillermo & Martín, made sure we were taken care of throughout the whole night. They even brought my friends and me a mini coat rack to hang our purses next to our table.

Can you say yum!? We originally had dinner reservations for another restaurant but those plans…read moreunfortunately fell through, and we were lucky enough to stumble upon this place. The food here is phenomenal. Everything was delicious. The chips, the drinks, the entrees all just delicious! We started with fresh chips and salsa, for the salsa you get about 5-6 different salsa options. The pica- de callio and the green sauce are to die for, really incredible. For my entree I ordered the lamb lollipops and omg they were heavenly. I wish they lasted forever. It came with this delicious gravy on top and a side salad. The lamb was nice and tender, my mouth is watering just thinking about them yum! Great service, great food, great atmosphere. If you're in the area it would be a mistake NOT to come here. 10/10.

Great ambiance to the small & cozy steak house. Had dinner here one random night, it was delicious!…read moreBy far the best spot for a good steak in the heart of the downtown Tulum. Margaritas were 10/10 as well and service was amazing! Waiter was attentive and friendly, great guy with an amazing personality unfortunately I forgot his name.. Visit this restaurant, you will not regret it!

Our visit was very plasent, Good vibe, our server Abelardo had great attitude, we had a couple of…read moreglasses of red wine, they were excellent!! The food good, although it could've been great if the chef would've used more seasoning in the meat ( maybe dry brine it ) before cooking it...? just a thought, same with the sides ( vegetables, baked potato, peppers etc) other than that, very good ambience ( music not too loud) Max ( The dog) the comes every night patiently waits for you to give him whatever you don't finish ( steak ) Español: Nuestra visita fue muy agradable. Buen ambiente, El camarero ( Mesero) Abelardo fue muy amable, tomamos un par de copas de vino tinto, ¡y estaban excelentes! La comida estuvo buena, aunque podría haber sido mejor si el chef hubiera sazonado mejor la carne (quizás la hubiera puesto en salmuera seca) antes de cocinarla... Solo una idea, lo mismo con las guarniciones (verduras, papas al horno, pimientos, etc.). Por lo demás, muy buen ambiente (música no muy alta). P.S. Hay un Perrito ( Max ) que llega al restaurante y espera que termines y lo que no termines de comer ( carne ) el lo recibe agradecido!!

If you like empanadas then this is the place. We'd been here on another trip earlier in the year so…read morewe all had fond memories of how tasty . Great service, nice atmosphere with a comfortable vibe. We happen to enjoy all of the empanadas we ate. Mushrooms, onions, delicious & creamy cheeses, Mediterranean etc. No matter what you order they are all excellent. A restaurant worthy of your time!

O.m.g. I can't say enough good things about these empanadas. We ordered 6 different kinds and they…read morewere all fantastic. The service was exceptional. The vibe was really great - the decor is really beautiful. The perfect place to kick back and chill while you eat.

We swung by Mina for a casual dinner on our first night in Tulum. The ambience is simple and the…read moreprice is reasonable. They have both indoor and outdoor seating with the outdoor seating being eight by the beach. Be careful about sitting on isolated tables as you might get approached by some wild raccoons. The food was super great but was decent enough to get by. We got some fries, pasta and the sweet potato croquettes. They have very few vegetarian options. We also tried some local beer which was awesome. The server was friendly and was happy to suggest vegetarian alternatives.

Food is very fairly priced. We came here to watch Super-bowl LX Patriots vs Seahawks and ordered a…read morelot of food. I liked all of tue food but my wife thought it was just ok. To be fair she ordered sweat potatoe croquet, guacamole and a salad. I got lobster with mashed potatoes, ceviche, wings, and a mandarin fresh squeezed juice. The vibe here is as you would expect of a bar playing sports but there is also a nice view of the ocean right from your seat!! It was cool to see all the patriots fans since I am also. They had a game special for $980 pesos which had ribs, wings, corn and calamari with beer ship for two but went with à la carte and a shot of reposado. The service was good. They handled the whole floor even though ot was packed!!

Argentinian cuisine! This place was fantastic- it's a…read morePorteno's dream! From the moment we stepped into the dining room, we were surrounded by Argentine wine, meats, and art. I got the Proveletta, a cheese dish with some herbs on top, served with toasty bread pieces. The steaks were rib eyes, served with chimmichurri sauce. Double nom! The meat was cooked perfectly, and their sauce was right on. The service was on point- they made sure our glasses never went empty, answered all our questions about the ingredients and the food. They spoke English, but admired our spanish. The prices were good, with a good ratio of $ per oz of beef. The cuts were big, generous, and lean. The place was clean, modern, in a high-end shopping mall. The restrooms were sparkling and well lit. I wouldn't show up in beach attire here.

What a great experience. We were served quickly, waited on hand and foot. Pedro and Israel were…read moredelightful and super attentive. The food was great. The ambience was very classy and delightful. My wife had the lentil soup and that was yummy. I had the empanada with spicy beef and that was excellent. The Argentinian salad was huge (it should've served four!) and we split the canalones. They were so tasty. The pace of the food was quite well measured. We will be coming back next year when we are in town.

This is a cool little Argentinian cafe on a side street just off the main shoreline street in…read moreCozumel. The proprietors are very friendly and congenial. A nice spot with good food, teas, and snacks. We had a dulce de leche merengue dessert "sandwich" and a couple of empanadas. The empanadas were fried and served up hot. I especially liked the pepper (i forget the name of it.. rasa? rafa?) and cheese. The other dishes looked good and it's cafe home cooking style sandwiches, salads, serrano ham and pasta.

Patagonia Bistro is a cute Argentine spot off a nice side street adjacent to the "Forum shops". The…read morecafe is quaint and a nice atmosphere, and well decorated. The owners are from Argentina and the menu is written in both Spanish and English. The restaurant serves Argentine wine and brunch/lunch and pastries. The specials board displayed outside the restaurant of daily offerings is what initially drew me in. We weren't very hungry but wanted to sample what they had so we opted to try two empanadas, hot green tea, and this dulce de leche filled meringue cookie. The empanadas were served iced and had a good amount of filling. Heavily fried, the meat one was pleasantly spicy and the cheese and pepper (very interesting pepper I can't recall the unusual name) was very good as well. The tea was brewed fresh and made iced to order. The "cookie" we had was light and although the filling was decadent, I don't believe it was over-the-top sweet. It was cool to see other desserts on the counter which we were unfamiliar with. It took restraint not to order more sweets. The English speaking diners in there claimed the food was delicious and I thought their meals all looked excellent. Service was friendly and efficient. I would return here again if in the area.

Friendly service, and delicious food & drinks! Glad we chose this place on a whim!…read more Love the vibe they have music playing & it's relatively open air inside. They also have outside seating but it was raining.

The service wasn't super great but we came on a Sunday night and the waiter told us they were short…read morestaffed. Btw I LOVE when people just outwardly SAY IT instead of being awful and never letting you know. Anyways dude, great bread. Delicious salsa. Pretty good meat (chicken and steak) but the chicken was cooked sort of weird. We got ravioli too which was really delicious, but strange to have on the menu to me. We came with a large group so we shared a few things. Lots of tequila. So much tequila actually. Delicious margaritas, but with a different taste. Think kind of sweet. Idk, different but good. I'd maybe come back for lunch but really didn't loveeee the dinner experience.

I came here for dinner the other other night and Pablo was my server. He was super nice and…read morefriendly. After looking at the menu I decided to get a chicken milanesa provolone style with mash potatoes. I also got fries with eggs on the side. (I saw so many tasty pictures on Instagram..it was hard to decide what style milanesa I wanted) The provolone style milanesa has mozzarella and melted provolone cheese, tomatoe sauce, and oregano. The milanesa was super tasty and crunchy. The combination of the fries, egg, and milanesa in one bite is amazing!!! You have to try it!!! The one person milanesa was a good size for me. I eat a lot so I was so excited when it came out! Plenty of food. If you have a small appetite you could probably share the one person milanesa. If you are okay with sharing your food I believe the one person plate for two people is enough. I ate half the milanesa and took half home and ate it a couple hours later. Very good!!! Such an amazing meal!!! In total I got a maracuya mojito, chicken provolone milanesa, side of fries and eggs for a very reasonable price. I cannot wait to come back!!!

This restaurant has a pool side bar that's attached to Oceana Residences. Since we stayed there, we…read morewould stop by frequently for a delicious Maracuya Mezcalita. Once, out of curiosity, we ordered the veggie empanadas with the chimichuri sauce and they were sooooo good!! Perfectly fried, fresh and hot and many different fillings. They do have quite a few vegetarian items on the menu. But we didn't get a chance to try them all. The bartender would make any drink we ask for. We asked him to make something with maracuya (passion fruit) and he made this delicious and strong Maracuya Mezcalita. We really enjoyed hanging out at the bar by the pool here!

Spotted this super busy spot with a mix of tourists and locals. Decided to come in for a late lunch…read moreafter exploring central downtown. Ordered fried tacos and guacamole. Pros: - huge portions for the cost. Great deal - flavor is also solid for the items we ordered - service is prompt. Food came out within five minutes Notes: - should have ordered the chicken (what they're known for)

Their chicken is amazing. If you want street style / authentic el pollo loco, then this is the…read moreplace to be!