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Stopped by Don Cafeto for second dinner as we weren't quite full from our first one. It was pretty empty when my friend and I dropped by on a Monday evening evening around 9:15 pm. The restaurant is a no frills spot popular with tourists and locals alike. We walked by many times through the course of our trip and it was always full of customers. The menu is your standard Mexican fare - soups, quesadillas, burritos, tacos, enchiladas, steak, various seafood dishes, etc. It's definitely not veggie friendly so don't come here if there's a vegetarian in your group. Since neither of us were that hungry, we shared the pollo a la parrilla, i.e. grilled chicken, for 210 pesos. To start, each table gets a huge bowl of nachos with some incredibly spicy salsa and spicy pickled veggies on the side. Both were too spicy for me so I didn't go anywhere near either. The grilled chicken was okay, but I didn't realize it'd be breast meat. Found it a bit on the dry side. It only came with a small scoop of rice, so it's good that this wasn't our main meal. I would recommend this spot for folks looking for a more authentic feel rather than some of the overpriced touristy restaurants in Tulum.
Might be the best food we had in Tulum! It was our final meal, and we went hunting for enchiladas. These were amazing! I went out on a limb and got the mole enchilada and my husband got the roja one. This is the best mole I've ever had - it seemed to have a peanut base and was well rounded - no bitterness from over toasted spices or coffee, no over sweetness from chocolate, just flavorful nutty deliciousness. The roja was also great, it tasted much more like freshly made sautéed tomatoes. The pickled blistered veggies and salsa and chips that come with each order was also so delicious, we chomped down on seranos, nibbled habaneros, and added the potatoes, carrots, and onions to our dishes. The drinks tasted fresh and light, we got a pina colada and tequila sunrise. There was live music but not intrusive, and was a generally jolly place to be! Highly recommend coming here!
Came here for the enchiladas and wasn't disappointed. They make a really great mole. Not too sweet but still super rich. Absolutely loved the chips and dip they brought in for the table. The pico was a bit spicier than your normal fair + I think they said they used habanero. The pickled veggies were great and included a lot of garlic, onions, carrots, potatoes and serranos. Staff was great and got us our drinks super quickly. They had some love music which was at a nice level for a lunch - not too loud like some other places. A big fan of this place
I was so hesitant to go to this restaurant. Although it appeared on all the lists of "Places to eat in Tulum," I thought it would be touristy, which in my mind meant meh. In fact the only reason I ended up going to this restuarant is because I ended up having a late dinner on my last night in Tulum, and the other places I was thinking about going already closed their kitchen for the evening.. After dining there and having a lovely experience, I know I was very wrong. In fact, had I eaten there earlier in the trip, I most likely would have dined there multiple times. Unline some of the other restaurants in tulum (and in Riveria Maya in general), the food at Don Cafeto was really tasty, not overcooked, and had soul -- tasted like yummy home cooking. I had a chicken soup - awesome, flavorful, bright, and hearty just like it should be and chicken with mole - not as great as in Oaxaca proper, but better than most others I've tried! I also tried some of the Carne Asada and that was also really good and the meat was not tough or rubbery. They also had live music at least for part of the time we were there. Always appreciate that added level of ambiance. Don't be like me and have any doubts about this place. just go!
I tried this place since I love enchiladas and saw a recent review so I tried it out. The enchiladas was as good as the reviewer said it was!! The only complaint that I would have is that they were out of sugar Coke. Without my favorite Coke I was going to downgrade it but it wouldn't be fair for them. A solid place at a very good price in Tulum Mexico
Rode our bikes out to tulum centro and stopped by here. Looked at reviews and glad we went and tried it out. We ordered Plato the Mexicano. Big plate to share for two people. It has pretty much everything In there. So good. So flavorful. Taquitos were crunchy. The chili rellenos made of sweet pepper and sauce was amazing. I had to dip my quesadilla on that sauce. Margarita amazing and mint lemonade was nice and refreshing. Suri was sooooo nice. So friendly and just made things happened with seating us and everybody else who were waiting. Great great cheap find this place.
We came at a time of day were there was a lot of open seating and some live music. The food was good, I thought the Marinara pasta was missing a bit more of seafood for what the price is but it tasted good. The other plate we ordered was the Tampiqueña, and that was a very good steak dish that came with some rice, plantains, enchiladas and a two tostadas, one with beans and another with guacamole. The price is a lot for what you get, this is why I wasn't 100% sold on this place
This is a must stop when in Tulum. I stumbled on this place 3 yrs ago and eat here every time I'm here. I got the mole enchiladas and the favor was out of this world. My wife got fish tacos and she said the fish tasted fresh and perfect light breading on them. The other couple in our group got the seafood platter for two, which is wife's favorite but I wanted to try something different this time. The shrimp in the platter were huge. They give marinated carrots, garlic, and others vegetables with the chips, everyone loved but I skipped for the pico de gallo which has fresh jalapeños and is spicy. The girls got the chayagra drink which I guess they are famous for. Must have been good as they both ordered another one. Great authentic Mexican food. Great Service!
Absolutely loved coming to don cafeto while in tulum. Came across this place walking down the street and we decided to walk inside. Being from Miami, I am a queso fondito expert and this place hands down had the absolute best tasting queso fondito I've ever had. Perfectly melted cheese with bacon and mushrooms . I then got the ribeye which was a giant chunk of meat to have after stuffing my face with melted cheese The servers were very attentive to us and the price is very reasonable for the quality and amount of food you get. At the end of the day I will be back to don cafeto to have their queso fondito. You will not be disappointed here.
Don Cafeto is on the main Tulum downtown area on the main commercial street. We came as a group of six and were able to sit fairly fast during the main rush hour. There was live music for the breakfast time which was a guy on a keyboard playing Mexican music classics to add to the ambiance. The breakfast selection is huge and they have all the staples. I ordered the huevos motuleños which are pretty much fried eggs in a tostada smothered in salsa but they were delicious and came out super fast from the kitchen. The coffee was standard American coffee (no espresso drinks available) and I topped it off with a fresh fruit smoothie (licuado) which was really good. The prices were excellent and would definitely come back and recommend it to other people visiting the area.
Came here for lunch after visiting the cenote so you can bet we were hungry! There wasn't a wait when we got here and we were able to sit at a table outside. They took your temperature and gave you hand sanitizer before you get seated. They bring out fresh pico de gallo and pickled veggies (carrots, potatoes, peppers, garlic) for each table. We asked for the pico to be extra spicy so they added in some spicy habaneros, which was so good! The pickled veggies were also delicious! For appetizers, we decided to order chorizo queso, mixed ceviche, and sopa azteca to start off. The queso had plenty of chorizo bits in it but the cheese congealed super quick to where it became one lump of cheese so I wasn't a fan. The ceviche was pretty good but it definitely could've been seasoned a little bit more. The sopa azteca is their tomato broth with fried tortilla but it was super bland and flavorless. Definitely would not recommend that. For our entrees, we ordered the steak tacos, garlic shrimp, and mole enchiladas. The tacos were pretty good and there was a generous portion of meat that came with it plus cilantro, onions, and limes. I did ask if they had some spicy salsa or sauce but they didn't have anything besides their pico. The garlic shrimp was very delicious and had a great buttery garlic flavor and the veggies that accommpanied it was also buttery and tasted amazing! The mole enchiladas were pretty tasty, if you like mole. I'm not a huge fan of mole myself so I did not eat too much of this dish but I will say, it is probably one of the best mole enchiladas I have tried. Overall, this place has a wide selection of food to choose from so everyone will find something they can enjoy here. Definitely check it out if you're in Tulum and want a quick and casual meal.
Fueling up with a hearty breakfast before exploring the Mayan ruins was the perfect start to our adventure. The spread offered a delicious mix of freshly squeezed juices, tropical fruits and savory local dishes. With the right balance of nutrients and flavor, we were energized and ready to explore the fascinating ruins with enthusiasm and vitality.
8 years ago
muy deliciosa!! This place is amazing! Stopped by here on our way to the Tulum ruins and it is so good! The salsa, guacamole, beans, margaritas... all SOOO good! The staff is very nice and the atmosphere is great. The tortillas are home made and very fresh. We also ordered chicken burritos and shrimp tacos also amazing. Would highly recommend! read more
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Came here after we visited the Tulum ruins. We got to Tulum super early in order to beat the crowds and the heat. Our private driver recommended eating here for breakfast.He told us anytime he knows he's driving to the ruins he knows where he's eating! So this place is amazing! They give so much food and the price is super low for the amount of food they give. They start you off with escabeche( pickled garlic, carrots, hot peppers). The coffee is yummy too! I had the huevo motuleños and wanna cry just thinking about how good they were. My husband got the desayuno azteca, but I think mine was better :) I want to come back again!!! read more
8 years ago
The Aztec breakfast was so good. I had it with eggs and my partner had the carne. We also had the plátanos which were delicious but my favorite part was actually the orange juice- it was so fresh and not too sweet. Definitely a must visit place in Tulum. read more
8 years ago
This place is very authentic, and always gives you multiple courses. Both times I have come (breakfast and lunch), with any meal, you seem to get pickled veggies and salsa muy picante. Breakfast is very popular. I'll be back! read more
8 years ago
Live music on the evening, friendly staff that explained several thing to us on the menu and amazing food. This place was one of my favorite in Tulum. The portion were really big for the price and it was so tasty. They have a speciality which is the veggies and they are wonderful! read more
7 years ago
I loved this place sooooo much I came serveral times during my week stay in Tulum, Mexico. Do you love mole as much as I do? Then come here. They make the best in town. I ordered the poblano enchiladas and my friend ordered the mole con arroz y plátanos. Mmmm the plátanos are soooo delicious. On a second visit I ordered plátanos on the side, perfectly cooked with a side of crema. They have every kind of fresh aguas de fruta. We ordered the watermelon water, a full pitcher that they make fresh to order. Delicious and perfection for hydration, especially from overdrinking the night before (yup! We did!) But my favorite thing about this place was the escabache. It has a full elephant garlic along with carrots, chiles and papas. It wasn't spicy, but rather pickled. I loved it! I coulda had that with beers all day. Unique little botana, that's included with your chips. On a different visit, I ordered the fried flautas but show up as crispy tacos on the menu. Mexico knows how to make flautas! Oh ohhhhhh and one evening they had some romantic live music. He was a one man show on the keyboard singing "Sabor a Mi". Such a perfect little place and amazing service! Yes go there when in a Tulum! read more
8 years ago
Best brunch in Tulum. My buddy and I went two days in a row and he ordered the Chilaquiles con huevos and I got it with carne. We decided to share and the next day we ordered Chilaquiles con huevos y carne which wasn't on the menus. It was absolutely amazing.(I will admit we had to get help with how to order that at our condo). My advice stay away from the pricy beach restaurants and eat downtown! read more
8 years ago
Likely the best food I've had on my trip to Tulum. Nothing fancy, just amazing food and large portions. They start you off with tortilla chips and salsas but beware; they are spicy and very spicy (my kind of thing). I got shrimp tacos and my girlfriend got a steak/shrimp kabob. They both were unbelievable. The service was great and very quick. Both entrees and drinks was about $25USD. read more
8 years ago
Very friendly place, came in to have a coffee but winded up having chilaquiles too. Food was absolutely delicious. No complaints here. read more
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Excellent service and fresh food. Get the chayagra smoothie! Most breakfast meals include coffee or juice. I paid $170MN for my meal. Shrimp tacos were good. read more
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Great spot to sit at one of the sidewalk tables and have breakfast. They had the best coffee I've had in Tulum and the breakfasts are also pretty good. Just be careful of the escabeche (pickled peppers, garlic, and veggies). I made the mistake of trying one of the peppers when all I had to drink was hot coffee - The peppers hot really hot! read more
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Best place in Tulum, food amazing, music superb, ambience is family friendly, this is the place to relax read more
7 years ago
Had to try this place after walking by and spotting the killer escabeche. I'm all about pickled anything and these were the real deal. The food was also tasty. We ordered the steak tacos which comes with tons of fresh grilled beef. Also the enchiladas with the red sauce that were tasty and light. It's probably not the most authentic food in town but it is definitely delicious. read more
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11 years ago
They just want your money. Very rude manager, tourist be where they include tip without telling you. read more
9 years ago
Fish Tacos were pretty good, a bit overpriced though. We really loved the complimentary chips and pickled vegetables. I also got melted cheese with tortilla and the melted cheese was pretty awesome kind of like Fondue. The ordered guacamole was not very seasoned and there was definitely quite a bit of lime missing. Overall a bit pricy, I would recommend coming here when you're really hungry, then it's definitely worth it with all the complimentary food. read more
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We had three different breakfasts (Aztec, Mayan, pancakes) and they were all exceptional. The decaf and regular coffees were both tasty. The service was excellent and able to accommodate my need for explanation on some items. Parking out front was packed so we parked a few blocks down and around the corner. read more
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Av. Tulum 64
77780 Tulum, Quintana Roo
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