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

Have spent some time in Tulum and this by far is my favorite restaurant. Abuelas are in the back…read morecooking all day, food is ready right when you walk in, and everything I have tried has been amazing. For those who are newbies- you enter and walk straight to the kitchen where you will be greeted by the aforementioned abuelas as well as a gentleman who will describe and show you all available dishes for the day. Do not be intimidated! You then sit and are served said dish with rice, beans, and an abundance of tortillas. To drink I would recommend the Chaya y Limon. Chaya is a spinach like green native to the region and they blend it up with some lime and a little sugar then strain it. Very refreshing. A drink and full meal will cost 100 pesos every time.

Most authentic Mexican food in the ares. Just point at what you want and take a seat. They'll serve…read moreyou your meal plus tortillas... ask for an ensalada plate if you want lettuce and radishes. Options change daily. Get the chicken mole if available!

Best Pozole ever! A hole in the wall off the beaten path in…read moreTulum but worth a visit. Clean with great service and delicious Pozole. We went there only for the Pozole so did not try anything else to eat but it all looked good. The Horchata was light and refreshing. Very friendly people.

Everything was great, big servings, great taste, and very good service…read more When we arrived the place had just opened, but they served our food in a fast pace, I highly recommend the green pozole with pork and chilaquiles verdes with chicken and top it up with an egg, yummy!

Came here for an early dinner. It's right off the freeway. There was no one in the main dining room…read moreand usually that's a bad sign. But not here.....The food was excellent. We ordered some guac and chips and ceviche for the table. Ceviche was fresh and tasty. For entrees I ordered the seafood stew which was delicious. A lot of seafood. My husband got the large shrimp plate w chipotle sauce which was also good. Someone else in my party ordered the octopus which I'm told tasted very good. One of the few restaurants that had a range of desserts. They had chocolate cake, flan and tres leches. The flan was the best by far. The carafe of margaritas were pretty large. Our server was very friendly and accommodating.

Oscar &Lalo is considered an institution to some. They have been around since about 1980…read more Originally located in the east side of the 307 on beach until a hurricane destroyed it. They now have a beautiful space on the west side of the the highway about half way from Akumal to Tulum. The restaurant is clean and open. They a a nice garden area courtyard as well. The staff is attentive and efficient. Virginia the hostess was absolutely amazing and friendly. Her family has owned the business for decades. Our waiter was Alfredo who was excellent. All the food was well prepared and presented nicely. Everything we had was delicious. It's definitely aimed a bit more for the North American palette but this does not mean it wasn't really good because it was. Cocktails were made with fresh fruit juices and were top notch. I highly recommend Oscar & Lalo to anyone who is staying in the area or passing by to or from Tulum.

The most phenomenal tacos I've ever had in my life. On the spicier side for the average tourist,…read moreprobably about right for your average local. Wasn't cheap, wasn't expensive. Vibes were immaculate - open air dining overlooking La Avenida Tulum, quick and friendly service, and conveniently located close to a taxi station.

This was an FANTASTIC spot to stop at for a quick lunch before heading into the Tulum ruins…read more Gabriel was our server and he did a fantastic job. We were able to get the wifi to access tickets and keep family updated from home and partake in some of the specialty cuisines this place has to offer. My sister ordered the quesadilla which was really good with the type of cheese that really melts and sticks right into the tortilla. As an accompaniment we were served chips with these carrots, onions, and peppers marinated in olive oil. The pepper was on fire and was spicy as hades but still good. I ordered the Enchiladas Rojas and they were so good. I highly recommend that dish for sure. The restaurant had a lot of shade which was very much appreciated here in this touristic square on a day without many clouds. The music was nice and they have coffee options as well for those that need a little pick me up. My last piece of advice is to order a pitcher, not a glass, but a pitcher of the Mexican Chamoy green juice. It was such a health kick in butt I needed after all the mezcalinas I've been drinking. Thanks for a great meal!

My family and I stopped at Casa Maria for lunch after spending the morning at the beach in Tulum…read more The whole complex, including the hotel and restaurant, was amazing and beautifully designed. When we arrived, there was no one else at the restaurant yet. The server informed us that they were only accepting cash because the credit card machine was not working. Despite this, the staff was very attentive, frequently checking on us and taking our orders promptly. My kids got lemonade, and my wife and I enjoyed Victoria beers. We ordered fish, shrimp, and sirloin tacos, with the fish tacos being my favorite. My kids had chicken with mole and cheese empanadas. The food was delicious! I'll definitely come back here on my next trip to Tulum.

While the views and ambiance here are wonderful, that's pretty much where the experience stops. I…read morecame here for a bachelorette party and I have to say everything from the drinks to the food were extremely disappointing. The drinks were extremely sour (I got a margarita and an espresso martini and both were not good) and the food was overcooked and lack flavor (I got the shrimp tacos which were inedible). To add to this, the service was extremely slow. This dinner took 4 hours and it was terrible to leave hungry while spending a good amount. I would go elsewhere than come here.

During a beach jog we stumbled across La Zebra and decided to stop, great decision. The setting is…read moreepic, right on the sand with the ocean as your backdrop and a relaxed morning atmosphere. Service was friendly and attentive, making it an easy place to sit for a bit and cool down. I went with the breakfast burrito while my wife had the avocado toast, and both were fresh and satisfying without feeling heavy. Sometimes the best finds are the unplanned ones, and this was definitely one of them.

Easy and breezy! While this restaurant is right next to La Zebra Hotel, you don't have to stay…read morethere to eat here. It's a covered, open-air restaurant right on the beach with breezy seating and great ocean views. The food is consistently good to great, and the drinks are well made. They serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner, each with its own menu. Highlights include excellent tableside guacamole with garlic oil, fresh ceviche, fruit and veggie smoothies, and plenty of kid-friendly options, even if they're not clearly labeled. Service was friendly and apologetic the few times a dish came out late. Overall, it's a convenient, relaxed beachside spot with solid food and a beautiful setting.

No choice but to give it 5 as we came here last night for smoothies, today for breakfast tacos,…read moreand again for a sunset dinner and then one more snack on the way out. So yea, we loved it. Tacos are amazing here. And we tried all different kinds from veggie to steak to octopus. Plus we had a lot of other stuff on the menu. Smoothies are great too. And the ambience and service was friendly and fun. Probably will be back again in the next few days of our trip.

Many smoothies and tacos later, I can tell you this place is amazing…read more I tried every juice, and I think all of the vegan things on the menu. It was fresh and very tasty. The staff was nice and had several good recommendations of what we should see while in town. We went almost every day while in town. My friend and fellow yelper agreed that it was really amazing.

Though this place came recommended, it was our worst food experience on our trip to Tulum…read more Everything I ordered or tasted was pretty awful, the two stars is for the helpful server. The grilled fish tacos were tasteless, the shrimp nachos were covered with cheese that tasted like glue and the shrimp were simply laid on top, no seasoning. And to make matters worse, we can only pay with cash. I went to the cash machine and made a mistake thinking I was getting American $$ but ended up taking out only $17 in pesos which cost $8. I had to do it again and that cost another $8. That aside, the food in this establishment was simply inedible.

This was my first stop on my vacation to Tulum and it was a great experience. Food prices were…read morecheap and the meal was good. My friend and I purchased a hamburger and when it was served we started to laugh - there was a random hot dog on it. I've never seen that but maybe that is normal. The burger itself was tasty. I tried the shrimp ceviche and it was very fresh. To top it all off, I enjoyed the best NA pina colada of my trip. It wasn't overly sweet - so tropical. You must enjoy one of those.

The food was ok…read more The encanto burger was really well seasoned. I also enjoyed the home made chips. You mainly will go for the atmosphere. It looks really nice inside and feelings like you are in the jungle in the middle of the city. The service was fairly quick but you don't have a lot of options. If you have a picky eaters it might not be a good experience But everyone was nice and I would go back for the atmosphere alone. Price wise, things are fairly priced.

Beautiful spot with romantic ambiance. Came for dinner for date night. Made reservations for two…read moreonline, 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.