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    Casa Jaguar

    3.2 (132 reviews)
    ModerateCaribbean
    Closed 6:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    What's the vibe?
    Quiet
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Priscilla H.

    Cute atmosphere but didnt love love the menu. Ordered the sea bass as my entree and the ceviche for an app. My friend ordered the rib eye and it was raw. Super chill vibe.

    Whole grilled catch of the day
    Gabriella S.

    Dreamy jungle dining and house music djs transporting you to Burning Man. House-heads and dancers, on Thursday's, this is the place. I am surprised to see such low reviews here because I really enjoyed my time and have had several friends on different occasions love this spot too! The vibe is unmatched. The grilled seafood was delicious. Great sauces to pair! One complaint: getting a bottle of the same wine served by the glass was more expensive, so we opted for by-the-glass. Never have I seen this before.

    Susana S.

    Wow! Great experience with Ilias, the bartender! He made three different cocktails and each of them were the best I have had in Tulum. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS PLACE AND ILIAS!!!

    The grilled fresh catch of the day (grouper) big enough for two people
    Chanta' S.

    We heard great things about Casa Jaguar so we decided to come here on a weeknight. Let me start by saying the ambiance was very intimate and "sexy" here (besides your occasional crab walking by lol). We came during the low season (Sept) so the service was super quick. For drinks, we ordered the Crisanto and their specialty cocktail of the night. Both equally yummy. We ordered the pork belly to start and the fresh catch of the day (grouper) as the main course. Both dishes were great! The pork belly comes in a bowl with onions, fresh herbs and some kind vinaigrette. The flavors together were amazing! The fish is grilled in their wood fire brick oven in a butter sauce which made it so tender and juicy! I mean we left nothing on the plate. The fish also comes with grilled onions and peppers, two or three sauces and pickled onions. The pesto sauce...SO GOOD! It's more on the pricier side for Tulum but so are most of the restaurants in the beach area. For what we got, I was pleased with the prices.

    Toloache + Poxila
    Liz T.

    Drinks are amazing!! So unique and the presentation is stellar. The server was very knowledgeable and really knew his cocktails! Ordered the Toloache - the beet and ginger tasted so healthy with the perfect amount of sweetness and hint of ancho Chile around the rim. I've never tried pox liquor until this drink and glad that was a viable option. However, also ordered the panucho de mar, the octopus didn't have much flavor and a little overcooked. This place is beautiful and the vibes are great! Main recommend for drinks!

    Amazing meal!
    Megan R.

    One of my favorite meals in Tulum. Almost everything was on point here--from the aesthetic to the cocktails to the food, the whole thing was pretty swoon-worthy. Casa Jaguar is on the playa side across the street from the beach. It's definitely trendy, but bit less popular than Hartwood (which seems to always have a wait). Definitely take some time to walk around and explore the space--the attached bar, Todos Santos, is beautiful as well. We showed up on a drizzly evening which definitely limits the seating situation (as a lot of the seating it open air). We had about a ten minute wait but were able to snag a couple seats at the bar and order some mezcal drinks. Really enjoyed the Copal cocktail--they've got some crazy cocktail accoutrements (we're talking crickets, worm salt, habaneros, and avocados) if you're feeling adventurous. For my meal I tried the pulpo en salsa macha per our server's suggestion and absolutely loved it. I love seafood, especially while traveling anywhere oceanside, and this octopus was fantastic. The potatoes alongside were so filling I couldn't finish all of them, but I definitely appreciated the greens. A table nearby ordered some churros that were all sorts of tempting, but we opted to move on for a night cap elsewhere and forego the sweet treat. Prices here are a little higher than some of the other beachside restaurants, but definitely not bad and worth it for a special night out. Make sure to note that your gratuity will be included on your bill so you don't tip twice. The only area for opportunity that I could see here was for the staff to maybe wear some sort of matching apron or uniform. They were all in street clothes and it was a little hard to discern who actually worked there and who was just hanging out (although I can appreciate the laid back vibes). Loved the jungle vibes here!

    Beef tacos
    Sarah H.

    This is the place to check out if you're ever in Tulum!! Amazing food and really cool atmosphere once the sun goes down. Bumping music and good vibes. Can't beat that!

    Churros
    Anna C.

    They give you a two hour limit on your table but the entrees take two hours to get to your table. Be prepared for a long dinning experience. Drinks are amazing. Highly suggest one of their specialty cocktails. Braised pork shoulder was much sweeter than I anticipated. Reminded me of a sweet orange chicken sauce. Octopus was huge and very good. The crusted outside is something I haven't seen before. The table enjoyed it. Lamb was very good, fell right of the bone. Sol didn't have much flavor. Each dish was huge we thought 4 and desert would be plenty for 5 people and we left hungry.

    Margaret R.

    The vibe of this place is classic Tulum, very jungly and full of festive guests, including bachelorette parties and romantic couples. We did not stay on this hotel strip of Tulum but Casa Jaguar gives a great taste of the area without being too wild. The atmosphere is the greatest attraction, followed by the tasty cocktails, and last was the underwhelming food. The octopus was well cooked and tasty, but not extraordinary. The shrimp lacked flavor. Waiters come around frequently with natural citronella smoke but we still got eaten by mosquitos, as can be expected in a jungle. Probably requires a reservation as it filled up on a Friday night, but it's worth a stop just to enjoy the atmosphere.

    Ceviche Coronado
    Gabby G.

    This restaurant was right in the jungle, I loved the atmosphere! The tostadas de atún were amazing - some of the best I've ever had. The ceviche Coronado was also very good and came out on a plate that probably wasn't the best for this dish. It tasted good though. The pulpo en salsa macha was also very good but the side of veggies was a bit random. We didn't know if we were supposed to eat it or what. The cocktails were very good too.

    Asshole employee
    Kimberly R.

    Ana was very rude when my husband went to ask for a table . Rolled her eyes and said a rude comment in spanish like if i didn't understand. Very bad for business. I spend money . And they missed out . Drinks were awesome though.

    Crickets and Worms as a starter

    Ok this spot was supreme. Instead of what you would expect to receive when you are seated (bread & butter // chips & salsa) we received Crickets & Worms. I've never had these before but had a hard time not finishing them myself... next, the sautéed octopus. Wow. Just wow. So. Damn. Tasty. When I've had something like this in the past, the octopus has been kind of chewy or tough but this tasted like perfectly buttered chanterelle mushrooms or something. I can't explain it. But if I was on death row, I'd choose this sautéed octopus plate as my last meal. The prime rib was also just so epic. Cut like butter. I even ate the fat. Couldn't help myself. Just too good for words. ALSO, our server, Augustine. He was stellar and helped us pick out our options once we narrowed them down. He helped make the entire ambiance what it was - spectacular.

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    Thursday night party! Come before 11 for free entry - the vibe was great. They accept credit cards. We had an awesome night

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    The service was great! The atmosphere is so beautiful and has a jungle vibe. The food is pricey, nothing out of this world but is was good.

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    I love this place - the party here was amazing. I couldnt stop dancing. Be sure to go on a thursday night and try the watermelon margarita!

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