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When I'm on vacation, I love to treat myself to great food, and Encanto did not disappoint. I discovered it on Google Maps and was drawn in by the photos. At first, I thought the place looked a bit fancier online than in person, but once we settled in, I really saw its charm. The atmosphere is cozy, lush, and full of greenery, creating a relaxed and inviting vibe. Our waiter was incredibly helpful and accommodating. I absolutely dislike cilantro, and he made sure my dish was prepared without it. He also recommended mocktails, and I have to say, they were the most delicious I've ever had. Mine was a refreshing mix of cucumber, watermelon, and mango--perfectly balanced, not too sweet and not too sour. For food, we ordered the Encanto Burger, the Catch of the Day, and the Octopus with Coconut Rice. Every dish was cooked to perfection and bursting with flavor--highly recommend all three. One tip: be prepared for mosquitoes, but the restaurant thoughtfully provides mosquito spray for guests. For three dishes, three mocktails, and tips, the bill came to around $120 USD. Overall, Encanto is a beautiful, green, and cozy spot that's perfect for a memorable meal in Tulum.
Must try: Seafood Big Plate! Why: The Seafood Big Plate had Al Pastor Shrimp, Zarandeado Octupus, and Fish. Loved the Octupus because it was marinated in adobo sauce over coconut risotto! Incredible flavors and it tasted like buttery coconuty goodness. Also loved the Shrimp with pineapple, caramelized onion, and mashed sweet potatoes. Also, the rustic potatoes were fantastic. Notes: We came on a Saturday night for dinner and enjoyed live music. The decor and backyard jungle set up was really cool. Service starting from host to server was great - friendly, helpful, and attentive. Bathroom was neat too, the waterfall faucet sink was creative! (Knob is kind of hidden under the faucet). We loved our dining experience!
Got seated for party of 4 without a reservation Saturday night , we were lucky with no wait. Grabbed a light bite with mixed ceviche and chips, the fish was really fresh and was delicious. I like how they gave us insect spray for the mosquitos as seating is outside. Vibes are romantic and also good for big groups.
Incredible vegetarian food, great vibes, great service. This was my favorite meal in Tulum. My friends and I shared the vegetarian platter and the guac and chips. Everything was seasoned so well and the flavors all complimented each other. I would 100% be back the next time I'm in the area.
Lovely ambiance, the giant red love heart decor was so romantic and sensual, definitely a spot for date night. Food was great , especially the skirt stake tacos , the beef was so tender and seasoning was great, we ordered 2 portions of that. The crispy octopus was also delicious Definitely a must.
So over-rated!!! Awful Place !!! So many places in Tulum Centro and this place looked like it was worth a shot. I was soo wrong!!! Beautiful decorated this place with awful staff , I can't even believe how this place has so many good reviews. First when we were entering this place nobody spoke to us to show us a table. We saw a empty table and I told my husband let's sit down there. When we were walking to a table a server saw us and told us to sit in any available table. We scanned the Menu and we were waiting for 15 minutes for a server. FINALLY! One server came and ask what we wanted. I said to myself let me order fast because this people think that because we were speaking Spanish we weren't so important like people that only were speaking English. We waited 20 minutes for 2 drinks that tasted more like juice than alcoholic drinks ! If you are in a juice diet this place has your drinks. Anyway , we where finish with our drinks and no one! Let me repeat this NO SERVER came to out table to ask of we were ready to order food! OMG!!! What a waste of time !!!! This place is the worst. There is more !!! I was seeing the sever several times just walking near our table but everytime he was ignoring us! Finally after 30 minutes I catched his attention ask for the bill and this is my favorite part!!! I had to ask 3 times !!!! Yeap 3 times for the bill!! Another 20 minutes wasted waiting in this hell whole place !! Do yourself a favor an avoid this place !!! Not worth your time and money !!!
We dined here on a saturday night around 11 pm. The server informed us that the kitchen is closing in a few minutes so we quickly ordered. Food 5/5 Mixed ceviche & steak were both delicious! The steak was perfectly made and came with fries & guacamole! The ceviche was flavorful and sour - just how I like it! Drinks 4/5 Passion fruit mocktail was delicious and had all the right flavors (sweet & sour). Mango mocktail tasted like frozen mangoes that are not ripe but it was good. Ambiance 5/5 This place is very pretty and has a really nice vibe which we enjoyed. Service 4/5 Although our server was nice, we felt rushed. The food came out after 10 minutes of ordering. We had about 2-3 minutes to choose our food and about an hour to eat it. Then we were rushed to pay and they constantly came by to clean our table. Price 4/5 The prices were VERY high for this place! We paid over $1000 pesos which is about $60 USD. Overall I'd probably return at a time where I can sit longer and enjoy my food in peace because the food itself was great!
Tulum, Mexico is a cool touristy town. We were walking along the streets and browsing the shops. A few of our friends got really hungry so we decided to give Encanto Cantina a try. Stepped into the establishment and the staff told us to sit anywhere. Lots of tables to choose from because we visited mid afternoon. We grabbed a table at their outdoor garden area. Verycool ambiance. Wifey and I were not very hungry so we shared a couple of drinks and snacks. We tried the following: Mango juice Watermelon juice Chips and Guacamole Fish Tacos Octopus Tacos The juices were refreshing. Tasted quite good on the hot and humid day. Chips and guacamole were fresh and yummy. Fish Tacos were tasty. Octopus Tacos were very good. Prices were on the high side. Service was a bit slow. Other than that, I got no complaints.
Beautiful spot with romantic ambiance. Came for dinner for date night. Made reservations for two online, super easy with text and email reminders. Pros: - service was excellent - turned on the fan for us and brought an extra one as well - provided bug spray upon seating - food was solid. We ordered the Caesar salad to share, pork belly tacos and a veg tacos. Notes: - The wine pour was very small for the $200MX price. Although the wine itself was very nicely balanced and tasted great with the chilled glass. Just be prepared to spend more than usual for drinks. read more
Reservations is needed very popular dining place. Parking is a nightmare but you can find some few blocks away. Setting is gorgeous! Built,giving you a tree house vibe. Outdoor ambiance is stunning and romantic. Service is great. Constantly being checked on during dinner. They cater for nut allergies and are kid friendly. We had the octopus with coconut rice and side of their special habanero sauce. Coconut rice was more sticky rice. We also ordered fried rice and fish ceviche. Fish ceviche was very tangy for my liking. It was not tasty due to so much lime. Fried rice however hit the spot. Came with chipotle sauce which paired well. Good vibe here and perfect for large crowds. read more
When I'm on vacation, I love to treat myself to great food, and Encanto did not disappoint. I discovered it on Google Maps and was drawn in by the photos. At first, I thought the place looked a bit fancier online than in person, but once we settled in, I really saw its charm. The atmosphere is cozy, lush, and full of greenery, creating a relaxed and inviting vibe. Our waiter was incredibly helpful and accommodating. I absolutely dislike cilantro, and he made sure my dish was prepared without it. He also recommended mocktails, and I have to say, they were the most delicious I've ever had. Mine was a refreshing mix of cucumber, watermelon, and mango--perfectly balanced, not too sweet and not too sour. For food, we ordered the Encanto Burger, the Catch of the Day, and the Octopus with Coconut Rice. Every dish was cooked to perfection and bursting with flavor--highly recommend all three. One tip: be prepared for mosquitoes, but the restaurant thoughtfully provides mosquito spray for guests. For three dishes, three mocktails, and tips, the bill came to around $120 USD. Overall, Encanto is a beautiful, green, and cozy spot that's perfect for a memorable meal in Tulum. read more
1 year ago
Cochinita pibil tacos and passion fruit juice very good. Pork belly tacos and michaelada not good. Pork belly not very flavorful and michaelada was way too spicy read more
Must try: Seafood Big Plate! Why: The Seafood Big Plate had Al Pastor Shrimp, Zarandeado Octupus, and Fish. Loved the Octupus because it was marinated in adobo sauce over coconut risotto! Incredible flavors and it tasted like buttery coconuty goodness. Also loved the Shrimp with pineapple, caramelized onion, and mashed sweet potatoes. Also, the rustic potatoes were fantastic. Notes: We came on a Saturday night for dinner and enjoyed live music. The decor and backyard jungle set up was really cool. Service starting from host to server was great - friendly, helpful, and attentive. Bathroom was neat too, the waterfall faucet sink was creative! (Knob is kind of hidden under the faucet). We loved our dining experience! read more
1 year ago
Got seated for party of 4 without a reservation Saturday night , we were lucky with no wait. Grabbed a light bite with mixed ceviche and chips, the fish was really fresh and was delicious. I like how they gave us insect spray for the mosquitos as seating is outside. Vibes are romantic and also good for big groups. read more
3 years ago
El lugar es súper hermoso!!! Definitivamente tiene las vibras de tulum. El ambiente muy romántico con música de fondo. La comida no fue increíble, pero estuvo buena y los precios para ser tulum que todo es caro, no esta nada mal. read more
11 months ago
Incredible vegetarian food, great vibes, great service. This was my favorite meal in Tulum. My friends and I shared the vegetarian platter and the guac and chips. Everything was seasoned so well and the flavors all complimented each other. I would 100% be back the next time I'm in the area. read more
2 years ago
Lovely ambiance, the giant red love heart decor was so romantic and sensual, definitely a spot for date night. Food was great , especially the skirt stake tacos , the beef was so tender and seasoning was great, we ordered 2 portions of that. The crispy octopus was also delicious Definitely a must. read more
5 years ago
So over-rated!!! Awful Place !!! So many places in Tulum Centro and this place looked like it was worth a shot. I was soo wrong!!! Beautiful decorated this place with awful staff , I can't even believe how this place has so many good reviews. First when we were entering this place nobody spoke to us to show us a table. We saw a empty table and I told my husband let's sit down there. When we were walking to a table a server saw us and told us to sit in any available table. We scanned the Menu and we were waiting for 15 minutes for a server. FINALLY! One server came and ask what we wanted. I said to myself let me order fast because this people think that because we were speaking Spanish we weren't so important like people that only were speaking English. We waited 20 minutes for 2 drinks that tasted more like juice than alcoholic drinks ! If you are in a juice diet this place has your drinks. Anyway , we where finish with our drinks and no one! Let me repeat this NO SERVER came to out table to ask of we were ready to order food! OMG!!! What a waste of time !!!! This place is the worst. There is more !!! I was seeing the sever several times just walking near our table but everytime he was ignoring us! Finally after 30 minutes I catched his attention ask for the bill and this is my favorite part!!! I had to ask 3 times !!!! Yeap 3 times for the bill!! Another 20 minutes wasted waiting in this hell whole place !! Do yourself a favor an avoid this place !!! Not worth your time and money !!! read more
We dined here on a saturday night around 11 pm. The server informed us that the kitchen is closing in a few minutes so we quickly ordered. Food 5/5 Mixed ceviche & steak were both delicious! The steak was perfectly made and came with fries & guacamole! The ceviche was flavorful and sour - just how I like it! Drinks 4/5 Passion fruit mocktail was delicious and had all the right flavors (sweet & sour). Mango mocktail tasted like frozen mangoes that are not ripe but it was good. Ambiance 5/5 This place is very pretty and has a really nice vibe which we enjoyed. Service 4/5 Although our server was nice, we felt rushed. The food came out after 10 minutes of ordering. We had about 2-3 minutes to choose our food and about an hour to eat it. Then we were rushed to pay and they constantly came by to clean our table. Price 4/5 The prices were VERY high for this place! We paid over $1000 pesos which is about $60 USD. Overall I'd probably return at a time where I can sit longer and enjoy my food in peace because the food itself was great! read more
1 year ago
Food is ok, the place is gorgeous and has a very nice atmosphere. The problem here is the service. It is horrible, we were waiting for a long time for our drinks, and then a long time for everything else. Don't wast your money here read more
1 year ago
4 years ago
Tulum, Mexico is a cool touristy town. We were walking along the streets and browsing the shops. A few of our friends got really hungry so we decided to give Encanto Cantina a try. Stepped into the establishment and the staff told us to sit anywhere. Lots of tables to choose from because we visited mid afternoon. We grabbed a table at their outdoor garden area. Verycool ambiance. Wifey and I were not very hungry so we shared a couple of drinks and snacks. We tried the following: Mango juice Watermelon juice Chips and Guacamole Fish Tacos Octopus Tacos The juices were refreshing. Tasted quite good on the hot and humid day. Chips and guacamole were fresh and yummy. Fish Tacos were tasty. Octopus Tacos were very good. Prices were on the high side. Service was a bit slow. Other than that, I got no complaints. read more
3 years ago
Always great experience with this place! The cocktails are absolutely the best!!! I need to come here for food Highly recommend! The service is also super sweet! read more
2 years ago
3 years ago
The place is beautiful and the tacos we ordered were delicious! For Tulum prices, I think this wasn't too expensive. I would definitely come back when visiting Tulum again. read more
I tried Encanto Cantina on a Saturday night a little before 8pm. The place was completely empty (kind of) I'll get to that in a second. I sat down right across from the bar which meant I also had a view of the street. I looked up the restaurants menu before I arrived so when I sat down, I knew what I wanted. I ordered the octopus an a mint, cucumber, with ginger Mezcal cocktail. Within 5 to 6 minutes of ordering my food was brought to me! Wow! It was the fastest delivery of food I've ever had at any restaurant. Cant complain. As I ate, I observed ALOT that went on. First, there was a pitbull running around. Yeah!? It even came an sat down at my feet. Thank goodness the owner called him away. Then, there is the loud rave music the DJ is spinning, a couple men walking through selling everything from Rose's to candy, an even cigarettes I think I saw! Then theres the manager that comes through with thick smoke to keep out the mosquitoes (because there is open seating in the back). It was a little crazy dining experience so I decided to finish my drink out front. They have a couple small couches an tables to relax an watch all the people walking by. My food was great an the drink was better. The octopus was paired with a sweet creamy rice mixture which I loved an small potatoes which were also great. Even if you decide not to come in to eat, just ordering a drink an relaxing outside is a experience! The managers cool too. We had a nice convo. read more
Omg, searching high and low of a place to eat we settled here. We saw the interior and was lied to. But before I go to the food, let's talk about how beautiful this interior is. This is very beautiful. Walking in it looks like a giant barrel. It leads to outside seating to a beautiful garden/jungle-esque feeling. There's a giant heart hanging down. Beautiful wooden tables and the floor was paved with tiny rocks. Perfect for pictures. The service was great too. We all got juice. I got pineapple juice. It was fresh and came in a pretty cup. It's pretty and tasty. It gave me false hope. Now to the food. We ordered a seafood soup. The soup came out and there was only shrimp in it. There was hardly any soup in there. After eating it, it still felt like we didn't eat anything. We did inform the waiter about it and he was like "I'll tell the cooks about their mistake". Nothing else. We also ordered popcorn shrimp. That was good, but not really a meal, more of an appetizer size, but we were told that it was a meal. We also got a vegetarian stuffed chili. It wasn't that great. Very disappointed with the food. The worse part, after getting tiny portions our bill was over a thousand pesos. It's definitely not worth it, especially being from chetumal, I know how much this food actually cost. read more
2 years ago
3 years ago
Excellent service, Excellent Price, Excellent atmosphere. We had good time here. We will definitely return. read more
2 years ago
UNDERRATED is exactly what this place is. You know when you travel and leave thinking about what you want to do when you come back or what you'll recommend when your coworkers/friends ask? I couldn't wait to tell ppl about this place, that were planning a trip to Tulum. A beautiful & tasty garden to dine in We stumbled upon this gem while shopping around downtown. And boy am I glad we went in. The front entrance does this place no justice. You walk further in & the ambiance sets into a divine garden with wood tables, dried flowers with plants draping at every turn. The place is just gorgeous and worth the trip and appetite. We all had and shared bites of; - Natural melted cheese w/chorizo ORDER IT *inserts Homer drooling face* - Lobster w/coconut risotto, plantain bathed in garlic butter w/spices and olive fried parsley leaves Soo good! The lobster was cooked to perfection. And coconut risotto had an amazing texture to it. - Al pastor shrimp w/grilled pineapple, caramelized onion and rosemary mashed sweet potatoes *Highly recommend* So rich in flavors and al pastor on shrimp was something we'd never had before. The commination of all three things was something like heaven. - Zarandeado style octopus, marinated in our chef adobo sauce, rustic potatoes and coconut risotto It was iiiiiight - Breaded mushrooms w/mole, served w/coconut risotto and mexican pepperleaf pesto Im always afraid to order Mole at restaurants but this one is def one you want to try. Mushrooms are lightly breaded and the mole flavor is on point. Not bitter & not too sweet. I LOVED it. I would give this place 5 stars but service was bad, in the sense that our waiter (place was empty) wasn't attentive, stale, never checked on us & we waited quite some time to get our check. When we walked in we weren't greeted by a hostess and walked in a little lost. Once it got dark we could hardly see our food & we didn't get any candles placed on our table when they put them out. We tried talking to our waiter. Asked how her day was, complimented her tattoos but she just wasn't budging. We felt she was sad, so we called it a bad day. We all have them. We even brought up how we can feel spirits around. Haha. She confirmed there was a mom, dad and daughter who roam around the place and the daughter plays/messes around a lot. My sister even recorded videos that caught multiple orbs at a time. read more
Was hesitant to visit after reading a below review comparing this place to Olive Garden (what?!) but am happy to report it was amazing!! We were sat pretty quickly and had a very nice and attentive server! We ordered the two mezcal mixed drinks on the menu and both were super original and super delicious! Mine had avo walnut basil and cream, so fluffy and soft, with a pretty pistachio color and sever in a martini glass with garnishes! My bf got La Dama and he loved it. We had the portobello blue cheese burger and it was super flavorful and good! We are not veggies or vegans but are obsessed with mushrooms and blue cheese so this was a win. I got the fish of the day with a corn purée (my fave) and it had like a sweet banana purée. The serving was pretty big, fish was kinda fishy smelling but all the flavors were good and felt very heathy. I ordered the tuna appetizer but had a little too much onion for my taste, forgot to ask the onion level, but I am not upset. Obsessed with jungle-y patio dining and the back patio was so pretty and very well decorated. They had a live band for a little playing mixed covers English and Spanish. Super nice place, highly recommend. Very much a fancy dining experience vibe but we spend less than 50$- awesome. read more
This spot is everything you need for a prefect backyard breakfast. It a beautiful jungle oasis with green plants, great decor and the temperature is cool/ refreshing. The best Bacons I ordered a seconds, not too crispy not too mushy they were just prefect. Our serve was so friendly and even though we had a little language barrier all went well and our orders came out right. Great location right off Main Street with lots of other restaurants and craft vendors. read more
5 years ago
This restaurant is right in the heart of town - decent food - good service and beautiful outdoor dining area. If you're anything like me - sometimes you need a break from tacos and crave a fresh salad. I highly recommend the orange shrimp salad for lunch and the green juice. Our friend ordered a fried rice and he loved it, you can get soya sauce on the side for added flavor. Tacos were so so ... street tacos or Chiapaneca is better. The mixed Ceviche also wasn't so great, there are other places where they specialize in ceviche.. read more
2 years ago
This is a gorgeous little Cantina right in the center of Tulum town. The space is so cool, street side/in front the long wood bar is amazing, in back the courtyard is amazing! I loved the Mexican hacienda fancy ranch style decor & old world feel of the space this little cantina is in. The back doors to the courtyard are solid wood & enormous! I was so enamored with the giant doors the manager told me jokingly that they are there to keep King Kong out! Ha ha ha. The manager was very cool. We had a nice long chat about the beautiful space, his rad bartenders that make the best drinks in town, snorkeling in Cozumel & the menu! He was very friendly & spent a lot of time chatting with me :) The bartenders do make a excellent margarita here. It was the best ones I had while I was in Tulum. They also make one of the hottest salsas I had while I was there. They bring you 3 different kinds. The hot one is HOT baby! So yummy. I had a amazing piece of "Moro" fish at this place. The Moro fish was wrapped in the local spinach & came with a corn & banana smash that was amazballs. All the food was incredible & cooked perfectly. The only bad thing was the mosquitos ate me alive in the courtyard outback so I left. Wish I would have had some spray with me bc I would have stayed!!! They light the courtyard up at night with candlelight it's a very cool place. I was having a great time until the mosquitofest. Def my fave cantina/bar in Tulum. The food is incredible & the service was top notch. If I'm back in the area this is the first place I'm going to stop. The only place I know of in Tulum that makes a perfect margarita, the hottest salsa, excellent fresh fish & keeps King Kong out. If they can just work on keeping the mosquitos out this might be my fave cantina in Tulum! Will def return :) read more
4 years ago
Beautiful atmosphere and wonderful food. The margaritas are a must. Oh & get the lobster...just do it! read more
3 years ago
It is a place with a magical touch, totally natural and its dishes are exquisite, 100% lonrecoking . read more
2 years ago
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Av. Tulum 21
77780 Tulum, Quintana Roo
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984 871 2019
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