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    Hartwood

    4.0 (431 reviews)
    Ultra High-EndMexican, Seafood
    Closed 5:30 pm - 10:00 PM

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    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Erin S.

    Food was incredible and we loved the lively atmosphere and service. Bob Marley playing, a smoky sexy vibe and great service. The ceviche in a coconut was outstanding, and we loved the roasted crispy beet with avocado crema. Great cocktails. We came twice because it was so good!

    Andrea A.

    Probably the best meal I had the entire trip in Tulum. Regular US prices, so no surprise here it's geared towards tourists but the food and drinks were great. Wish mocktails weren't the same prices as liquor lol but the staff was great, cleared plates quickly, answered questions. It's kind of inside and outside at the same time. So the space feels rustic and chill.

    Jicama salad
    Cece C.

    Upon arrival we were greeted by friendly staff and seated promptly. Served I think his name was Marvin ? Was super friendly and explained everything on the menu. One of the original greeters also followed up to ensure we understood the menu. Food was beyond delicious. So flavorful and fresh ingredients . Ambience is bohemian/surfer hip cool. Some dressed up next to a guy in flip flops! But it works . It rained on us and we were quickly relocated. They really know how to adapt with a smile. Worth the trip. Will gladly return

    Diana J.

    Fabulous food. Servers are attentive and always make sure the table is cleaned up. Food comes out quickly. I just wish my belly was bigger... highly recommend, make reservations.

    Octopus, the best! So crispy in the outside and tender in the inside...
    Rafael A.

    What an incredible dining experience! The ambiance is vibrant, the food is absolutely delicious, and the service is top-notch. The only downside? The seating, unfortunately, very uncomfortable and the one detail that kept the experience from being perfect. The menu is ever-evolving, which keeps things exciting. Here are a few standout dishes from our visit: 1. The octopus - hands down one of the best I've ever had. Perfectly crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, served with crispy potatoes. 2. The robalo (snook) - simply out of this world. 3. The tartar tostadas - unbelievably good, bursting with flavor. 4. The arrachera (grilled beef) - cooked directly over the fire. Absolutely AMAZING. Special shoutout to Matias from Argentina, our server very friendly, attentive, and his recommendations were spot-on. Truly exceptional service! I would love to return, but I really hope they consider upgrading the seating--comfort should match the excellence of the rest of the experience.

    Tostada
    Lori H.

    Pros: Food is flavorful and fresh! We had a the maya shrimp and smoked fish tostada for apps (good portions) and the oven roasted fish of the day which came with pickled veggies. Casual but fun ambiance, open kitchen with a fiery oven. Cons: Cocktails were watery and no flavor, and the wine list is limited (one option for white, red and rose). It felt like a scene (packed at the first 5:30/6pm seating, you need a res) and it felt like we were being rushed as all the food came quickly. You're sitting on a small picnic bench so it's not comfortable to stay long. It's also expensive for what it is, similar to NYC prices.

    Simply cooked fish.
    Joe S.

    OK this part of Tulum has become a zoo, but Hartwood remains solidly a cook-by-the-fire-catch-of-the-day restaurant. As popular as ever and as unassuming as ever. Had the ceviche, the collar, the shrimp and the simple food, delicious sauces, and the flavors were all perfect. Ribs that have been cooking for 14+ hours were ridiculasly good, moist and falling of the bone tender. Wine list is tiny and during daylight the flies are a pain. All minor items to enjoy Hartwood.

    Ceviche
    Heather L.

    We had a reservation, but there was still a wait for the table. Not a big deal, as they offer you drinks while you're waiting, except they brought me the wrong cocktail, which I didn't realize until after I had sipped it. I was halfway through before we saw a server again, so I didn't mention it. It was still tasty, but given how expensive the cocktails are I would've liked to have been given the correct one. As mentioned in other reviews, they read the A-frame menu to you, and the environment is very loud, so we missed the description of half of the options. We tried Googling them, but they only have one menu board, and they move it on to the next customer that is seated. We had a 9pm reservation, and by the time we were seated at 9:15 half of the menu was unavailable. I'm not an overly picky eater, but generally not a big fish or red meat fan, so my options were limited to the salads (jicama or beet). The three tables that were sat after us had already finished their meals before we received ours. The ceviche was presented beautifully, but had very little fish, was very spicy (even for MX standards, as they included full slices of chilis with seeds), and had no bread, chips or tortillas to eat out with. When I asked for some, they said they didn't have any, even though several of the other dishes came with tortillas. The price was reasonable for the area, I suppose, as everything is inflated in the hotel zone, but still shocking in comparison to other meals we had throughout the week. If you're a foodie that is going to eat anywhere in this club area of Tulum, this is the place to go. But if you're really a foodie, that's looking for a more comfortable, leisurely experience, don't go to the hotel zone at all. Given the price, I expected more attentive service. The whole experience felt like they were the hottest ticket in town, and they knew it, so didn't need to try. To be fair, if this had been the only restaurant we had gone to in the Yucatán, it probably would've been in our top few. But we had so many other amazing meals, with amazing service, that were much less expensive, that it makes it hard to justify this as being in the same category. Go to Jungle Jax instead!

    Annalise W.

    This place came heavily recommended to try from several people. Overall, I enjoyed some dishes more than others. If you're looking for one of those quintessential vibey Tulum restaurants, this isn't it. The meal wasn't life changing, but I think the concept is unique - it's seafood forward and they change the menu EVERY DAY. Focus really seems to be on combining simple and fresh ingredients. Ambiance: as noted, this is not one of those instagram Tulum restaurants - no string lights, plants, wooden lanterns, etc. It's simplistic and casual. Restaurant is completely outdoors with no covering. Food: menu changes every day. Seafood forward. Dishes are meant to be shared. We ordered 5 dishes + 1 dessert for two people and it was a good amount. Won't go into each of the dishes since it changes, but our faves were the tuna tostada and the fish collar - delish!

    Cocktail
    Avinash V.

    This place has no refrigerator and no electric stove. They get fresh fish and seafood everyday. There is no electric stoves so everything is cooked under wood. What an excellent idea experience we had for our anniversary. It was delicious food with outstanding service. They also offered us shot of mezcal when they got to know it was our anniversary. It has chill vibes with outdoor seating.

    Drinks
    MengYao L.

    We made an 8pm reservation and we were seated right away. Our server was very nice and explained the daily menu to us. We ordered 1 app and each had an entree. Everything was great and I would have to say Hartwood was one of the busiest restaurants in the area. Definitely recommend going if you are in the area

    Open pit cooking station.

    Hartwood was everything that we anticipated . Simple, clean dishes, sourced from local produce and catches. The service was outstanding and enthusiastically took us through the menu. Simple outdoor environment that was very welcoming .

    Jicama salad
    Lan T.

    What an Awesome restaurant!!! We went there for my bday based on my son's recommendation. We made the reservation a few months ahead That's how determined we want to go there. The food was absolutely delicious!!! It's a fun place with great ambiance and music. The waiter was great, so much energy, and very helpful with explanations and food allergies. Everything we ordered was excellent. Too bad it's not close by to bring friends. If you are visiting Tulum, you've got to go there!!!

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    4.8(80 reviews)
    0.8 km
    $$

    No notes. Recommended by our hotel for açaí so my friends and I came here before hitting the art…read morewalk. Jorge was our server and he was so sweet and attentive. We ordered the omelette caprese, fruit plate, açaí bowls, and a breakfast bowl. **The açaí was the best I've had in Tulum.** The açaí was so light and fresh, with a pure açaí base, not blended with yogurt or juice like most places. Adding a side of granola made it perfect. The fruit plate was great because you could mix everything into the açaí and my friends really liked the breakfast bowl and omelette. They also brought us teas in the cutest teapots. Open, airy, beachy, and super relaxed with super healthy food options. My friends and I really enjoyed our slow breakfast here

    Ok, so before we head out of Tulum. It's only proper that we have a sit down breakfast while we…read morewait for our shuttle back to Cancun. Which brings us to the front of our hotel. Welcome to Frescos. Lets get to the food shall we. Vegan Bowl - Once again, I can't reiterate enough to how partial I am to vegetarian dishes. All of the veggies from the Cauliflower, zucchini, broccoli, carrots all the way to the shallots had perfect texture and char. The mushroom is on point and the quinoa is a perfect supporting role. 8.9/10 The service was very prompt and intuitive. The atmosphere was nice and chill and I would definitely recommend. If you ever make it to tulum, do give this spot a proper go at it and let me know what you think. Hit that like and follow for more food and travel adventures by yours truly. Share this review with a smash mode buddy and thank you so much for reading along. I love you Mwah

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    BAL NAK'

    4.7(46 reviews)
    0.1 km

    Gotta be honest, I saw the 5 star reviews and had to try. I didn't realize there was such few…read morereviews, my bad. They were out of the filet so we were talked into the tomahawk over the ribeye. We requested med and it came out very rare. We had hem put it back in to cook longer and it was still super rare. We weren't even able to finish it. The sweet potato was covered in granola but felt more of like raw oats. Mashed potatoes were decent but honestly felt like they came from a box. I hate to write this I just needed to share bc the 5 stars felt over deserved. Vibe was there and this was the nicest restrooms I have seen all week. However the water for the sinks wasn't working initially. The spicy sauce they served was the best part. Drinks were also decent but small and when we reordered it was missing things the initial drink had. Just overall not impressed for the price. Ok just got home. Everyone is puking so I just changed the rating to one star. There is no way this restaurant has 5 star ratings, must be fake

    Service was outstanding , drinks were super tasty and the food was exceptional…read more Love how the mixologist was super passionate and Crafty with all the cocktails he made us! I was pretty amazed and was impressed with his expertise and execution of the drinks. Definitely added another element to our dinner. The Mexican elderberry was my Favorite drink 5/5 The food was super tasty. We had the chocolatas clam , grilled octopus , roasted piglet , and the guava churro for dessert. All the dishes were excellent and the service there was exceptional!

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    Hartwood - mexican - Updated May 2026

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