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El Bacaro

4.6 (64 reviews)
ModerateItalian
Closed 6:00 am - 11:00 pm

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Quiet
Casual
Good for kids
Outdoor seating

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Bridget O.

Stopped in for the vibe and a quick pick me up from the heat. Only had sips at the bar but the service and drinks were excellent. Today called for martinis, I had an espresso and my friend a classic. Yummy!

Qiongqiong M.

Love it! Delicious pastas. Great service and location. Love the decorations here. The bread ( not pictured) was also delicious. The pastas flavor was so rich.

Ravioli de Espinacas con Mantequilla y Salvia
Anand D.

The group I went with to Tulum came across El Bacaro while walking around Tulum. It is an Italian place, so they have plenty of pizza and pasta. Me and my girlfriend shared the spinach ravioli, some burrata, and a chicken salad. We also got complimentary bread for the table which wasn't too bad. It was fresh and the oil that it came with tasted pretty good. The ravioli was quite good, probably the best thing we had. It was pretty flavorful and each bite was just as good as the first. I believe the pasta is made in house, but not entirely sure. The burrata was good as well, but nothing too special. The same can be said for the salad as well. While it did pack quite a bit of ingredients, it still tasted kind of bland. Like it was missing something. It wasn't terrible though. Needless to say, we did finish all of our food, and left no crumbs. We also got some red wine as well. I believe it was a cabernet recommended to us by our server. It was pretty good! Some of the other members in our party got some pizza as well, and they mentioned how it tasted really good. So definitely get a pizza to share, if you are unsure on what to get on the menu. Overall, I would definitely want to come back to this place. The service was excellent and the food wasn't too bad either. Be wary of some the people that will come inside and try to sell you stuff. Just tell them you are not interested and they will get out of your way.

I think his name was Smiley
Jane K.

Food: 4/5 Stopped by because someone said Tulum has great pizza to offer. We ordered the boscaiola and was pleasantly surprised. Very close to NY style pizza. Oven bakes and super fresh! Perfect ratio of cheese, sauce and toppings. Service: 4/5 Our waiter was great. He was attentive, fast and accommodating. Ambiance: 4/5 Cute, clean and modern. Best part are the animals! So many animals inside!

Fettuccini bolognese
Mireya R.

Dined here on suggestion of a local. Was not a disappointment. Service was good, food was better and drinks were amazing. The prices are extremely reasonable. I would recommend the coconut mojito and the fettuccine bolognese. The only negative, and it wasn't really a negative, it was more of an annoyance, is that there are street performers that perform for the guest. Our table was in the middle of conversation so we didn't really watch the "show" but yet they were harassing us to tip them. Could've done without that but it's all good.

Beautiful bar!
Maley L.

Wow! What a surprise! I was on a mission to find a good pizza. Pizza in Tulum has been a never ending adventure. You don't have to look ANY FURTHER! This place was heaven sent! We ordered the margarita pizza with pepperoni and the fettuccine Bolognese. I HAVE NO WORDS! WOW! Very very very delicious food. The service was EXCELLENT and the wine options were great! All in all, a great place to visit and have delicious pizza and pasta! Prices are extremely reasonable. Don't miss out!

Salmon Pasta
Najwa M.

I was craving pasta while exploring Tulum and I'm so happy I found El Bacaro. Everyone was friendly, from the bartender, the pizza artist and my waitress. The complimentary bread and oils were deliciously fresh. I ordered 2 glasses of Chardonnay, Tuna Salad and the Salmon Pasta Alfredo. Hands down the best I've had, so fresh and great quality fish. All for under $50 not including the tip. I highly recommend.

Gnocchi pesto
Kachi A.

Wow...... must eat here, this is an amazing Italian gem in Tulum! first off, service was so great, nice staff and pretty quick with all drinks and food! Not much wait time after you order. Forgot to take a picture before because it was so good and we were starved, but the buffala pizza was impressive!!!! So yummy, it was a pleasant surprise. The arugula salad is pretty standard, also don't have a pic. The pastas were so good, we came back the next day haha. Highly recommend the spinach ravioli and with tomato sauce (it comes normally with a butter sauce so you would need to ask to get it with tomato), the bolognese was such a great balance and the pastas themselves are great quality, fresh and well made. The gnocchis are really tender and fluffy as well and with a bit of sat and pepper to taste really came to life! Do yourself a favor and stop by here, have a bottle of wine, or maybe shots of mezcal until they close. We did both. Whatever you're in the mood for it's a really wonderful place for dinner :)

cosmopolitan, bolognese & carbonara
Alex S.

this place was amazing! my husband could not stop raving about how flavorful the carbonara was! and my bolognese was to die for! we sat in the back and it was quiet and the perfect first night to our honeymoon! we will definitely come back here

Shrimp alfredo

This place was absolutely delicious!! Great service and amazing food! What more could you ask for?

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Most amazing ravioli Bolognesa. Great service, excellent wine, we went early, like 6 pm, so wasn't very busy, but food was spectacular!

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Great fresh pasta that was also not overpriced like some of the more popular restaurants. Will be back again soon .

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The most delicious pasta and desserts ever!!! Owners were the waiters! Mom was the pasta chef! A must go! Fantastic!!

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We started with the caprese salad which was delicious and then had the seafood ravioli and fettuccine bolognese.

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BOCCANERA Wood Fired Pizza

BOCCANERA Wood Fired Pizza

4.8(107 reviews)
4.0 km

If you love pizza and you're in Tulum, this is the spot. Full stop…read more Boccanera is wild in the best way. A laid back wood fired pizza spot with a super cool, relaxed ambience and the friendliest energy. We ordered the pepperoni pizza and honestly I've never had anything like it. It's insanely good. Pair it with their habanero sauce and jalapeños and it is literally fire. Perfectly cooked, bold flavor, unforgettable. We also ordered the Caprese with apples, almonds, and beets and wow. Such a fresh and different take on a salad. Every ingredient tasted so clean and vibrant. My tummy was genuinely happy after this meal, which says a lot. It's not far from where we're staying near Azulik, which made it even better. The vibe is effortless, chill, and welcoming. Bonus points for the two local cats, who are absolutely adorable and add so much charm to the place. The staff is super friendly and welcoming, and the menu has so many choices that there is truly something for everyone. If pizza is your love language and you're anywhere near Tulum, Boccanera is a must visit.

Arrived here around 800p on a Friday night and apparently everyone had the same idea. It is a very…read moresmall restaurant with limited tables for larger parties (they had two small cafe style pushed together for a 7 top when we were there). We put our name on a list, but no phone number was given so really it's a wait for a table or come back type of situation. We ended up leaving and coming back 40 mins later and were sat quickly outside. The pizzas are OUTSTANDING! I think the reviews all say that and it's the truth. The crust is Neapolitan style thinner crust but the flavor is just spot on! The toppings and sauce are well balanced. The roasted chicken was a great addition to the vegetarian. If they made cheese sticks with a marinara sauce with that crust it would be a HUGE seller! The green salad was pretty standard and not much that was memorable or forgettable, just good and as expected. Unfortunately, the bruschetta was a huge let down -- we literally received halved cherry tomatoes on a piece of bread. They served it with olive oil to drizzle, but that did not even come close to what we expected. There are a few cats that roam the outside patio, but they don't bother you much. The staff was welcoming and we had good conversation with the server even for it being 20 mins before they closed.

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Parole Tulum - Crawfish

Parole Tulum

4.0(86 reviews)
5.4 km
$$

We stumbled into this restaurant as a family of five, very late at night with no reservation. While…read moreall of the other restaurants were playing loud music and had essentially turned into clubs, Parole was the calmest of them all. We were greeted by friendly staff who seated us at a large comfortable table that had both a couch and chairs, which was very comfortable. The restaurant focuses on Italian food, with seafood and steak options. The decor reminds me of a French shabby chic vibe, very pretty! Charred octopus- 7/10 Steak- 10/10 (best we've ever had! and we eat at amazing steak houses in Los Angeles) Spicy vodka pasta- 7/10 (spicier than im used to, but hey we are in Mexico. Didn't remind me of a typical vodka pasta, but still decent.) Carbonara- 10/10 Fig cheesecake- 4/10 (very underwhelming) Cocktails- 10/10

We went to a total of 3 restaurants apart of the RosaNegra Group and Parole was 100000% our…read morefavorite. From the live music, dj, food and service -- everything was top notch. We had a large bachelorette party and luckily had the place virtually all to ourselves. We ordered a ton of food and shared everything amongst the party. Our favorite appetizers were: STEAK CARPACCIO and the SCALLOPS W/ CAULIFLOWER PURÉE. Our favorite pastas were: CARBONARA FETTUCCINE W/ TRUFFLE and the ALASKAN KING CRAB RAVIOLI. Other honorable mentions were the DUCK SALAD & the BOGAVANTE RISOTTO W/ ASPARAGUS. Honestly, all the food we got was delicious and we really enjoyed our dinner and the experience overall. We ended the night with the DOLCI PAROLE SAMPLER because we couldn't decide on which dessert to try AND they even gave the bride to be a complementary cake. Needless to say, we left STUFFED. Highly recommend trying our Parole, especially if you're not into the super chaotic nightclub-like restaurant types such as Rosa Negra and Taboo.

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La Nave - Pesto with shrimps

La Nave

3.9(42 reviews)
0.2 km
$$

We had the most incredible meal here. We stumbled upon this place after walking around late at…read morenight and getting a little bit lost looking for another restaurant that it moved. We love the vibe from outside so we decided to try it out and once we arrived upstairs we were greeted with lovely live music and a beautiful ambience. The lighting in here is just perfect and the food was amazing. We had a seafood platter that made our night an incredible pizza that we had half that night and the rest for lunch and a lovely salad with falafel and hummus. The drinks were perfectly mixed and not too sweet. Our waiter Alex was kind as can be and we enjoyed talking with him and having a few laughs. Overall I will give this place 10 stars if I could. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The manager was enjoyable to talk to you and the entire vibe including the incredible music made our night. Thanks Alex!!!

This food was absolutely astounding. We ordered the vegetariano antipasto, and let me tell you…read more.. WOW they do not skimp. It came with olives, roasted peppers, a few different types of cheese, artichoke, grilled veggies, an entire pizza of toasted dough!!! And most important bruschetta. We also ordered pasta arrabiata, as well as the baked eggplant pasta (I forget what it was exactly called) but it was so delicious. I'm from NYC and we have some of the best Italian food in the world and this restaurant in Tulum Downtown ranks right next to them. Extremely affordable too! And the place itself it super cool as it has a lofted area, an extensive wine and beverage list and is open but airy enough to sit down and not be too hot whilst eating your meal. Bellissimo!

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