Amazing food in a truly special rustic chic environment. Opened up by an Italian ex-pat (it's quite…read moreinteresting how many Italian ex-pats live in Tulum), MamaMuu is a stylist's DREAM. Like everything else in Tulum, the aesthetic is rustic chic...Wabi-Sabi. Everything looks worn and natural and effortless. The awesome part about this place is the fire oven. Spitfired meats, barbecued and roasted to a delectable charred crust with tender center, are chosen and cooked up finely in front of you. The drinks (like all the other cocktails in Tulum) are made from fresh ingredients with wonderful Mexican touches and garnishes. I love the theme here of 50s and 60s rock legends. The placemats are old vinyl records. It's just too cool. And in the jungle. MamaMuu is perfect for a date and a drink. On the jungle side of the road. Bring a flashlight for the walk.

The highlight of the trip was hanging at the Library and the service provided by Macgyver and Saul…read more They made the entire trip worth it. Best bartenders I've had in a long time. Every drink was perfect and they were extremely personable and made the experience 100x better.

The Library Bar at the Grand Moon Palace Resort is the absolute coolest speakeasy I've ever been…read moreto. It hides behind a bookcase door. It is decorated with a real old Hollywood vibe. But what makes it the most amazing place is the people. McGiver has been our favorite bartender here for the last 5 years. He always remembers us, he comes up with the most interesting and delightful new drinks, and he is very personable. Yaer is newer (3 years lol) but introduced me to my new go-to drink, the Hugo spritz, and he is the sweetest bartender. Cannot recommend this place enough.

This place was a fun stop. It was right by our hotel and we wanted to come in and see what they…read morehad. We came here twice. The first time it was just for some drinks and then we ate here on New Years Eve. Our bartender was Frank and our server was Esencia Vital. Both were friendly and helpful. We ordered 4 things and all of them were pretty good. We got the Tempura Oysters which were excellent and not greasy at all. The Tiradito Boticario was my favorite. Great texture and flavor without being overwhelmed with sauce. The Camarones Boticario were also quite good. My wife had the Ceviche Boticario and said it was on point. I drank mostly beer which was Corona and I had a glass of white wine. The wine list was limited but they really specialize in their drinks which looked fantastic. We would recommend this place to anyone.

The husband and I were walking around Playa looking for a good place to have a drink and we came…read moreacross El Boticario. The previous year when we were there, this was not open. We were very happy that is open now! I decided to start off with the "Mieles De Maria Sabina" A wonderful mix of 400 Conejos Mezcal, Ancho Reyes, cranberry juice and a "homemade punch". It was very refreshing, well balanced and came in a really cool glass! My second drink was the "Amarra Hombres Cascados". Gin, Aperol, grapefruit juice. It too hit the spot on a really hot day. Definitely a place we will hit when we need a good cocktail!

This is a kind of mexican-fusion restaurant, with a beautiful terrace and view to the main church…read more Delicious cocktails prepared with local fruits and main dishes fusion style! Try pizzeta Zac-Be with mushroom and "ate de guayaba" with a "michelada". There a huge cocktails to celebrate a birthday.

We tried this restaurant based on the recommendation of our hotel and the high reviews from Yelp…read more I was very disappointed. The previous night we dined at another recommended, but definitely tourist restaurant and had a wonderful experience. This was just the opposite and I cannot recommend it. We ordered margaritas, a mushroom starter, a tuna entree, and a beef entree. I added a glass a Cabernet Sauvignon. The margaritas were overly sweet. I ordered the beef medium, expecting a warm pink center. I received a very red center. When I asked for it to be cooked a little more the waiter told me that I should have ordered it medium well. He took my plate and we did not see him for another 10-15 minutes. In the meantime, my husband really enjoyed his tuna and I liked the wine. I don't think there is a wine list - I was offered a choice of merlot or Cabernet Sauvignon - no worries - it was good but a very small pour, maybe 4oz. The margaritas were similarly modest. The mushrooms and tuna were good. Overall - it wasn't 100% terrible but I would not go back and cannot recommend.

The service was excellent, the food was inventive, very tasteful and beautifully presented. Well…read moredone to the chef and staff!! A must try when you're visiting this beautiful place!

Great place for food and/or cocktails! I especially recommend the guacamole, the Laguna mocktail,…read moreand the Caldo Tlalpeño. The staff is so nice and will work very hard to make sure you have an enjoyable experience, so do communicate your preferences and needs to them. A few notes: there aren't vegetarian options on the menu lunch/dinner (for breakfast there are some great vegetarian items). I would recommend visiting somewhere else in Bacalar if you are vegetarian. However, the kitchen will make adjustments to items or create a vegetarian dish upon request, so if you're a vegetarian staying at the hotel for a night or two and don't want to go all the way to the centro, you can find something.

Came here on a whim the first night my boyfriend and I were in Tulum. It is a gem. The rooftop…read moresetting is simply gorgeous and elevated so you feel the nice breeze against this town's hot weather. Quite romantic too! All the drinks and pizza we ordered were absolutely delicious. I was surprised a place like this existed in Tulum - an aesthetic pizza bar that rivals, if not exceeds, some of the best similar spots in LA. Even the music was on point, everyone here was drinking and having a good time but I especially love how all patrons were comfortably spaced out. Service also warrants 5 stars itself. Our server was a gentleman but also fun to talk to. He was super accommodating and attentive, but also left us alone during the right moments. Definitely coming back here when I visit Tulum again!

This is a very cool place. I do have to say the menu has changed. A number of previous pictures…read morethat people posted here of there food is not available on the new menus. But the dinner my daughter and I had was delicious. We were seated right away. Up to the roof top we go. There are 4 levels to this restaurant. Each has their own vibe. The service was top notch, always attentive to our needs. Everyone was very friendly here. This restaurant is great for large groups. They have a number of rooms that can accommodate 15 to 20 people in an intimate setting. The roof top view is cool if you are a people watcher. Give it a try, you will be glad you did.

A great location in Centro makes for excellent people watching if you sit up front. Music in the…read moreback varies, but it's always something fun. There was a guy on accordion one night who was fire. The menu won't disappoint -- it may be small but it's definitely delicious. The hot sauce from Valladolid is hot. Really hot. Really, really hot. Make sure you try it. Service is prompt even when it's busy, so don't let the crowd dissuade your decision for a quick drink. Oh, and I know it's not the typical Tulum mezcalita suggestion but the mojitos are old school legit with fresh cane. Check the Volkswagen. You'll know what I mean...

Such a cute spot! We chose this place based on the reviews, and I'm so glad we did…read more The food was good, but the drinks are really what made it stand out. They grind fresh sugarcane for each drink, which made everything taste super fresh and unique. And the buggy? The perfect photo prop and such a fun touch!

Casa Jaguar has a great mixology bar, these were the best drinks we've had in Tulum and only a…read morelittle bit more expensive. Bryan was very knowledgeable and attentive, so everyone got *exactly* what they wanted . I went with a mezcal rosemary based cocktail. My friends got a passion fruit tequila and spicy mezcal ones. Our only regret was not being able to stay for dinner since we didn't make reservations. Lesson learned.

Todos Santos was a super hip bar in the heart of downtown Tulum. We were wandering around downtown…read moreTulum on my birthday and I was complaining about being way to sober for a birthday afternoon, and Todos Santos magically appeared... like out of a dream. The space was gorgeous... like rustic, jungle chic. It seemed a little out of place on the main strip (it looked very different than most of the other places), but that's what drew us in. They had a menu of inventive cocktails that featured local ingredients (guanabana, mango, coconut milk) and lots of different types of mezcal. The drinks were delicious and the music and atmosphere was awesome. It felt like a Brooklyn bar transplanted into Mexico (sorry if I sound like a snobby New Yorker :-)). There were only 2 other people in the bar, the bartender, Ulysses, and the owner (I think), Jonathan. They were 2 super friendly young guys. They gave us a brief history of Mezcal and told us all about the different local ingredients they used. I think this place only opened a few months ago. It seemed like business may be a bit slow, but we drove by late at night a few days later and it was pretty crowded. The crowd was all tourists, European expats, etc... no locals... I didn't even see any locals working there. I loved the bar, but I love supporting locals, so I feel a little odd giving such a colonized place 5 stars, so solid 4 stars from me. If you're looking for a cool a cool bar to have a tasty cocktail, definitely check it out.

Note: they recently changed location, to a small spot next to Fat Tuesday. Still on the main city…read morepark, close to center of the port area. Drinks: delicious! We tried a few of their mixed drinks, all are absolutely delicious, well made with quality ingredients. $10-$15 per drink is not cheap for Mexico, but this is a touristy town and the shitty cruise bars are all expensive. What we like the most is their mezcal quality and variety , which is what we came for. They have more "in the back" somewhere since the bar is really small. Food: meh. Not fresh nor exciting. Don't bother. Ambience: this is a really small area, 2 tables and a bar sitting. At max 10-12 people elbow to elbow. Cool decorations though, not at all touristy and "cheap" like most of Cozumel bar scene. We really enjoyed our visit. Service: we came on a Friday early afternoon and there was only one other tourist group. The bartender was great! Really young (20 yo!!!!), but apparently he has been doing the job for more than 5 years. (I guess the legal drinking age in Mexico is just a suggestion) Overall this was one of the highlight of our visit. Will come back here again if we are ever in the area.

What a treat. Stopped in on my last night in Cozumel and…read morewas very impressed with the sophistication of it considering it's so close to the Malecon. The selection of agave based liquor was immense and Israel was a wealth of knowledge. I tried at least 8 different agave products. Unfortunately we had eaten before we came but did try the traditional snacks (I.e, bugs) with guacamole and the coconut ice cream which was amazing.

The food was unbelievable. We came 2 nights in a row. The service was so friendly and it was very…read morecomfortable. Will definitely be a staple every time I visit.

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.