There may turn out to be closer markets, but DAC is worth seeking out. Fresh produce, grains,…read moremeats, packaged good, bakery and more. Bustling grocery store with lines outside or inside to pay, which is nice because it's popular! Weigh your nuts and grains and veggies/fruit. There was a lady giving samples of fresh hummus and something else. I asked about salsa fresca (though I saw some nice looking jarred salsas). She suggested making it myself with a handful of ingredients found at the store. I did, and it was fantastic. Around the store and outside, there were also festive decorations that would be fun to get, if you're so inclined. I like grocery stores, especially when they are unique to their neighborhood. DAC fulfills the promise of a fun time shopping for things you need and maybe also for things you want.

Awesome market with fresh fruit and veggies. Open from 7am-9pm! Hours are incorrect :)read more

This is a wonderful spot for a juice or for getting fresh fruit! There's really a few different…read morethings going on here. There's a fruit stand grocer that sells fruits, veggies, and nuts. Then there's the area with snacks. Next is the juice area where they blend you fresh fruits. It smells good in here and you'll leave with something tasting good! Prices are higher than your random juice on the street but the quality is higher. I'd return any time.

Food was Amazing at Doris restaurant- The service was…read moreexcellent! It was clean, safe and the people seems friendly and welcoming to everyone. I also had the experience of observing the tortillera ( machine) it smelled so delicious. My Family enjoyed the experience while I was savoring childhood memories that almost brought tears to my heart. Having the experience to be at El Mercado is definitely a great experience- Do not miss it! - I felt safe at all times.

This is an established market with a lot of produce and meat. I was expecting a greater food…read moreselection as well as a bit more of a variety of restaurants. Overall it's good but may not be worth the trek from the hotel zone. The focus is food with the perimeter stores being clothing and trinkets. All the produce that I saw was in excellent condition and very fresh!

The San Francisco will fill your basic grocery needs in Tulum. Of all the groceries we hit while in…read moretown, this one had probably the best selection of produce, meats and dry goods. The beer selection is decent, you can get fresh panes and tortillas from the bakery, and I'd say from an American standpoint, it's about as well-stocked as a fairly low-end Safeway. For larger shopping trips, you're better off heading up to Playa to one of the supermercados, but for day-to-day needs, San Francisco will get it done. Beware the dude who hangs out in the parking lot washing windows. If you come out and your wipers have been flipped up, expect to have him hit you up for some money. Hey, he's providing a service. Keep a few peso coins in your pocket for him. He'll appreciate it.

Very nice smaller grocery store without all the crazy clutter and "Walmart" feel of some of the…read morebigger stores. Very nice produce - and crazy gorgeous bulk Ceylon cinnamon (bring some home, you won't regret it!). Friendly staff, good prices - and a nice parking lot, too! Definitely my pick for grocery stores in Tulum!

We stumbled upon Casa Banana while walking the beach road in Tulum looking for a dinner spot. It's…read morea Michelin guided restaurant and we were lucky to get a table on a Wednesday night since we didn't have a Rez. It's a very vibey spot with low lighting and a boho atmosphere. The highlight of the entire night was the baked fig appetizer! It was gooey and delicious! We also ordered the whole fish baked in the wood fire oven. The fish of the night was yellowtail. First time to ever eat a whole fish and wow was it good! For cocktails we got the Pilar, which had the lightest hint of hazelnut, and the Emerald whiskey cocktail. It was unique, but the Pilar was better. Service was very attentive and made great recommendations. Go check this place out and try and make a reservation for the weekends.

This was by far my favorite meal during our mini moon in Tulum!…read more The food was delicious, the service was excellent, and the ambiance had a good balance between intimate & lively. All the dishes and drinks we had were delicious but the stand out was their sweet corn & leek empanada! I enjoyed the flaky crust against the creamy filling. The salsa that came with it gave it a nice spice! The Rucula salad was also delicious! And the sea bass! We ordered 5 dishes and the portions were perfect. We left satisfied! I plan on returning when in the area and I highly recommend!

We were wandering around looking for the outdoor market that we visited several years ago and…read morestumbled upon this place. I guess "stumbled" is not exactly accurate because the store is enormous. It is like a hypermart in the US. It has everything from foods to kids' toys to refrigerators. It has everything that has even been made. Best of all, it is AC! The store was clean and well-kept. I don't have any context for price comparisons but things seemed to be reasonably priced.

This is Mexican Walmart and it's located less than a mile from Walmart, lol. Just a handful of…read moreblocks from the touristy Avenida 5, this is the place to get stuff like toiletries you forgot to pack, sunblock, bathing suits, and aqua shoes for local prices, along with beer, snacks, and housewares if that's what you're looking for. Plus it's fun to gravitate to where the locals do every day things. It's also fun to buy items packaged in Spanish. No, I don't speak the language, but how are you going to learn a little of your host country if you don't immerse yourself a little in it?

We love that this grocery store is a short 15 minute walk from our hotel when we come to visit. It…read morehas all the staples needed. Good selection of fruits and vegetables - we love the guavas, mangos, and carrots the most! They taste so fresh and more flavorful than what we get in the US. Decent selection of meat, dairy, snacks, cereal, etc too! They have a bakery (with fresh tortillas), pharmacy, a touristy area (bathing suits, shirts, souvenirs, etc), and an area that has prepped food items. They also have a decent alcohol/beer area. Prices are way better than what they charge at the hotel (though you're likely paying for convenience there). Highly recommend this treat to pick up items! This is on the top floor of a shopping mall, though the mall itself has few store these days.

Kulkulkan grocery shoppin'! This isn't exactly where the…read morelocals shop so much. It's located in a shopping mall that seems to be having some occupancy issues, but has an absolutely beautiful atrium, with a decorated dome, fountains- It's amazing! The shopping is a bit rough- it's not exactly the cheapest place to shop in Mexico. It's not the most expensive- that honor seems to belong to the other grocery up the road a mile or two and the Cancun Pointe. The aisles are a bit jammed together, and they certainly cater to the gringo tourista. They have new swimsuits, hats, sunglasses, plenty of cerveza, tequila, mixers, and food. A bakery section offers pan dulces and a variety of things to make sandwiches with. There's a bunch of bottled water, and everything you need to feel at home. I kinda don't care for how they seem to organize this place- whatever they're doing, I haven't figured it out yet. The prices were okay, the selection okay. Okay!