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    Encanto Cantina

    4.0 (161 reviews)
    ModerateSeafood, Mexican
    Closed 5:00 pm - 1:00 am (Next day)

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    Olya N.

    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.

    Michaelada and passion fruit juice
    Rosanna N.

    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

    Seafood Big Plate
    Ryan H.

    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!

    Mixed ceviche
    Cherry T.

    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.

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    Sharilyn T.

    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.

    Vegetarian platter
    Dhruti T.

    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.

    Liz T.

    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.

    Vicky T.

    Really good octopus Seafood platter for 3 is the perfect amount Def worth it Great vibes

    Adjanie T.

    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 !!!

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    Marjan M.

    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!

    Outdoor
    Cyril M.

    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

    PatrickJ T.

    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.

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    Friendly staff, decent food, and good atmosphere. Although they could really use a change in the music they play lol

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    Ask for Rodrigo!!! He's a great server and his English is good! He took a photo shoot for us as well!!!

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    Everything we ordered was a 10! Cocktails were unique and tasty. Not to mention the outside patio we were seated at, the vibe was perfect.

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    Amazing music, great atmosphere, superb drinks, and incredibly friendly bartenders. We had a perfect experience here, highly recommended.

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    El Asadero

    4.3(135 reviews)
    0.8 km
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    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.

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    El Asadero - Open kitchen in lobby

    Open kitchen in lobby

    El Asadero - Filet kabobs, chicken fajitas.

    Filet kabobs, chicken fajitas.

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    NÜ Tulum

    NÜ Tulum

    4.4(91 reviews)
    7.8 km

    Was a bit underwhelmed by this spot to be honest. The aesthetics were on point, open air concept…read morewith widely spaced tables, candles, decent music. They start you off with a complimentary piece of toast with some vegetable chunks. Each of us got a quarter of a piece of dry white bread that I would pass on in the future but the vegetables paired with it had decent flavor. I got the passion fire as my drink and very much enjoyed it. It was sweet and refreshing with just the right amount of heat. 9/10. For appetizers my group split the duck tartlet with pink mole, the sweet potato agrodolce, and the hamachi tiradito. The duck was well cooked and tender but lacking in flavor. The pink mole wasn't adding much to the dish other than creaminess. The tart shell was awful. It was thick and dry and reminiscent of a premade store bought tart shell. 5/10. The sweet potato agrodolce was good, the sweet potato and squash ribbons had a nice firm texture and snap but all of the flavor came from the yogurt sauce that they were sitting on. 7/10. The hamachi tiradito was my favorite of the apps. The fish was fresh and light, the flavors were interesting with the combination of the sweet banana vinaigrette, the salty umami ponzu, and the sweet tangy mango, chili, cucumber salsa. This dish was the best of the night, 8/10. For mains we split the catch of the day, which was red snapper, and the broken beet. The fish was underwhelming, being a bit overcooked and dry. The sauce it was drenched in helped with the dryness but didn't lend much flavor. The yuca chips were a nice addition, adding a nice crunch to contrast the soft textures of the fish and sauce but again, not lending much in flavor. Chips could have been salted. 6/10. The beets were cooked well, they were soft and tender and paired nicely with the sour cream, turmeric oil, and salad. The turmeric oil added acidity, the salad added freshness and also acidity from the dressing it had, and the sour cream added a nice creaminess and tangy. These flavors offset the richness of the beets nicely. My second favorite dish, 8/10. For dessert we went with the "corn," which was a cake shaped like a corn cob with a chopped nut center and what I think was real corn kernels across the exterior, paired with a corn ice cream. Overall a solid dessert, the chopped nuts added a nice crunch however the cake as a whole was a bit dry. The ice cream added some needed moisture and paired nicely with the cake, though the texture was a bit icy, more like a corn sorbet than a corn ice cream. 6/10. Overall a good experience but with its high prices and small portions I wouldn't go back. The apps were on average between $20-$30 usd, with mains being between $25-$50 usd, and dessert $20 usd.

    This is an unusual find in Tulum (or maybe fine dining is becoming more common there these days?)…read more Top notch service. We arrived on a rainy night and they improvised a valet device for us. We were seated in a lovely indoor/outdoor room, tables spaced well apart from other diners. Our waiter explained both the drinks and the food. In fact, when I wanted to order a glass of wine, he offered to have us taste all the reds they had available (since he didn't have faith in the one I had my eye on). The food was on the fancy side and very very good. One dish didn't succeed, but the rest did. It was a lovely night and we ate well!

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    Pescaria Estrada - Not the best octopus. Put your money on the fish.

    Pescaria Estrada

    4.9(82 reviews)
    0.7 km

    We love coming to La Estrada and make it a point to visit every time we're in Tulum. This is our…read morethird year returning, and it never disappoints. We went on a Saturday night and it was pleasantly relaxed, which made the whole experience even better. Alex took amazing care of us. He was attentive, kind, and always one step ahead, bringing things before we even had to ask. He also shared great insight about the restaurant and its background, which we really appreciated. The food was as delicious as ever. We always order the grilled octopus and it's a must every time, perfectly tender and full of flavor. This time we also tried a small shrimp ceviche that had a great balance of acidity and spice. We finished with the grilled fish, which was soft, fresh, and really tasty. I skipped the margarita this time, but they are also one of my favorite things to get here. We will definitely keep coming back.

    We were craving some local seafood and found this place off the main touristy area of Tulum. The…read moreseafood was fresh and cooked really well. I thought the fish was a little over-fried but my husband liked it that way. The grilled octopus was not overcooked, but in fact very tender, and cooked with this red sauce that made it very juicy. These were their two recommended dishes and I'm glad we got to try them. Just be careful with the water here (like any place in Mexico). I think I got sick because my drink had ice in it, which melted and contaminated my drink. Small mixed ceviche 10/10 - We were pleasantly surprised by the serving size ("THIS is a small?") Grilled octopus with ajillo 9/10 Fried fish (catch of the day) 8/10

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    Pescaria Estrada
    Pescaria Estrada - Grilled Local Hogfish

    Grilled Local Hogfish

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