The best food I've had in Tulum two years in a row! Simply amazing! Wow - I thought maybe I just remembered last year through rose-colored glasses - no, this place is magnificent. First, the vibe is basically perfect. Feels exotic, is clean, the staff is fun, and the live music is the finishing touch. Second, without a doubt the best food we had in Tulum during our week there this year, and my week there last year. House Salad - I never knew I needed goat cheese ice cream on a salad but I'm telling you it was AMAZING! My girlfriend had the Octopus in marinade. She gets the Octopus everywhere we go. It was very tasty and not overcooked like is often the case. I had the Catch of the Day, Sea Bass. I have the fish of the day everywhere I go (live in St Petersburg, Florida, so I'm a seafood junky). It was, again, like last year the best fish dinner entree I had in Tulum. That's between about 12 different places I've eaten at in Tulum spanning the poshest hotel zone restaurants to the most reviewed and highly rated places in Centro in town. It was mouth-wateringly good and flawlessly prepared. I highly suggest trying the Mexican Tea cocktail - a refreshing, but not overly sweet, well-balanced drink that I loved and my girlfriend switched to despite it not being anything like what she would normally order. Last - I worked in restaurants starting at 15 through my late 20's including the most upscale place in the entire city. I got good enough to find gigs helping train staff during new openings. The service we received was remarkable, yet causal and fun. Commendable and appreciated. read more

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Service was excellent. there was a live band when we were having dinner. the food was very good. and surprisingly affordable. we had lobsters and mussels and a seafood pasta dish and a lot of beer and soda and cocktails and our total bill was about $200 for 3 people. the atmosphere was great, restrooms were clean - only downside was the mosquitoes but they provided mosquito spray read more

Kay Nah - Lobster Grilled lobster in Butter and garlic - Seafood Near Me - Tulum, ROO

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My first meal in tulum and definitely didn't disappoint! Like most restaurants in the area, there was a nice wooden seating area with loud speakers and colorful lights. It was night when I came so the ambience was perfect. The servers were nice and attentive and gave great recommendations! My boyfriend and I got the camarones a la mantequilla (buttery garlic shrimp), pesca del día (catch of the day), calamari, and drinks. Everything was so fresh and full of flavor! They were also pretty big portions. Was not disappointed by anything. Everything was super cheap in terms of USD. Would highly recommend to those in central tulum looking for a yummy seafood dinner. read more

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Of all the places we ate in Tulum, Kay Nah was hands down my favorite! After walking around Tulum Centro, our group decided to walk down a random street and we were overcome by the smell of delicious meats! Like others have said, it was a total vibe! Drinks were a pourin' and they even had live music serenading us all the way through dinner. We were initially sat next to a speaker, but I'm old, and I couldn't handle it because I actually wanted to have a conversation with my friends at dinner. The staff was very accommodating and found us a table towards the back. For starters we decided to go with the guacamole, of course. It's was one of the better guacs we had in Tulum. We also went with the crab croqueta, which was absolutely delicious. For my main, I went with the servers recommendation, the Arrachera. A flank steak cooked to perfection with seasonal veggies and mashed potatoes. The portion was big and filling, and if you love chimichurri, be sure to ask for a side to dip your steak in. For 350 pesos ($17.50 USD), this meal would easily be double the price back home. If you love red meat, don't skip out on this dish. Spend a few days in Tulum, and you'll notice the pricing of food/drinks is close to what you'd expect in SF/LA, BUT at Kay Nah, the prices are reasonable and not outrageous. Mixed drinks range from 100-130 pesos ($5-7 USD), beers start at 40 pesos and up ($2+ USD). I found this to be a very affordable meal, quality food, and amazing service. I would definitely return here for a meal and some live music! read more

Amazing food and atmosphere! We got steak and the salmon which were really tasty and the potatoes were our favorite! The drinks are really good! The staff and our waiter were so attentive and friendly! We went back two nights in a row! The music was great! read more

Fantastic place by famous chef Cessar Castenada. It has a pleasant vibe, great staff , and great atmosphere. Design of the restaurant is very Tulum style and I love the idea of food being cooked over live fire. It brings that extra element to the food itself. Our server Donny was absolutely great. We had Ceviche and Octopus. Both dishes were amazing. Ceviche was super fresh with ideal balance of flavors. Octopus super tender and addition of onion crisps gave it that extra crunch :)). We also tried the mezcal drinks and the were the same top level as the food itself. If you want to try some real Tulum food this is definitely a place to go, you will not regret it. We cannot wait to visit again :)) Muchas gracias por su comida deliciosa :) read more

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This was one of the nicer dinners we had during our few-day stay in Tulum. They don't seem to have a website or a phone number to call, so we just dropped by in person to make a dinner reservation. When we arrived the following night, there were maybe a few other tables, but definitely not full. This was a weekend the week before Christmas in December 2021. We were seated quickly, and noticed the music and live dancer right away. We ordered lobster, steak, fish of the day, pasta, and a salad. There was quite a large party that had just ordered ahead of us, so our food took quite some time, maybe 35 - 40 minutes. On the bright side, the ambience was nice and we could see the grill going outside and progress being made. One thing to note, if you're not a fan of music on the louder side, you should probably skip this place. We saw 3 different couples sit down, then decide to leave after finding the music too loud. That said, the food was excellently cooked, despite the wait. read more

Great location and great atmosphere! The hostesses do a good job for getting you inside lol There was a live band playing classics. For food I ordered the Kaynah salad as I felt like I needed some greens in my diet lol For our main dishes we ordered the rib eye tacos and the grilled octopus. The tacos were good but the grilled octopus was the star of the show - very tender, juicy, and one of the best dishes I had in Tulum. It's a must order! read more

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This place is amazing. Super cute outdoor restraunt. They had live music and performances almost every night we were here. I ordered the New York steak, fries and ceviche which was great. We also ordered the sea bass which was ok not much flavor. But the service was good and overall the dinner was amazing. read more

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I came to this restaurant because of the Jamaican hostess I saw at the door. Service was lovely and ambience was beautiful, they had a live band, nice music. I ordered the ceviche and was shocked to find it was sitting in a bowl of oil and it was also made into some sort of rounded hill seemingly held together by mayo and mustard. Literally the worst ceviche I ever had. I do not recommend! I also ordered a pina colada. I asked if it was frozen and blended before ordering they said said buy it literally wasn't! It came over ice. I was annoyed, I still tipped. read more

Kay Nah - The piña colada on the rocks - Seafood Near Me - Tulum, ROO

Cute restaurant with live music (band & dj) and occasionally a fire show. The food portions were very small imo. I got the shrimp pesto pasta (I forget the Spanish name for it)...it lacked good flavor. Well the shrimp was soo good but the pasta just was not enjoyable. Maybe it was too much cream cheese, idk but it was a NO! The drinks were delicious though. By far the best margaritas I had while in Tulum. On the site we saw they served drinks with sparklers (one reason why we came here) but unfortunately there were no sparklers to be seen. I did bring it up and our server found a colored flashlight that he shined under the glass lol. Not what I was looking for but I appreciate the effort. I would return for the live music or dj and only order drinks. read more

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Kat Nah was good, just not great compared to other places we tried while in Tulum. The food was solid, a little overpriced but solid. The atmosphere was lovely. read more

Octopus dish was the specialty of the house and done well. Note that it has a sweet sauce, almost like a teriyaki though smoky. The mashed sweet potatoes it sat on were delicious, as were the grilled vegetables on the side. Also had the mixed salad which was a massive though simple plate of shredded jicama, carrots, cabbage, etc. The drinks recommended to us were the margarita verde (get it with mezcal rather than tequila) and the margarita maracuja. Both were yummy but not strong. The ambiance was romantic and had live music. Note: When the bill arrived, the final price was wrongly added and was higher than it should be. Not sure if the math was done manually, but watch out for that. read more

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Everything about this place- YASSS!!! The staff are amazing and also all very beautiful. The food is prepared fresh in a wood fire grill open for the restaurant to see, the entertainment is always a lovely cultural pleaser, and the drinks are a refreshing must! I also recommend the hookah options! read more

I eat at Kay Nah each time I visit Tulum. It's a jewel of a place- good food, good people, and good vibes! I'm not sure if they always have live music, but they did this day and it was wonderful! read more

Kay Nah - Steak and potatoes - Seafood Near Me - Tulum, ROO

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Loved this restaurant! It was so cute and upscale even though it was outside and no a.c. The food was excellent. The shrimp and lobster were perfect! The calamari was muy bueno! And the servers spoke English. if you're trying to decide where to go...look no further! read more

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Went here with a group of friends for dinner and it was pretty good actually. I love the concept of the open fire roasting, which not only looks cool but is better for the environment. We got octopus tacos, calamari, salad and cocktails. Overall great experience and would recommend. read more

This was hands down my favorite restaurant in Tulum!!! We found this place on a happening little block in the city and was amazing. So, even though this is an outdoor restaurant we had no issues at all with mosquitos/bugs unlike other restaurants we attempted to go to. The wait staff was extremely friendly and I absolutely loved the vibe from this quaint little restaurant. Our drinks were really good and our food was delicious. We started with the guacamole and the presentation was A+ and tasted soooo good. I had the boneless ribs and my friend had the lamb chops and both were cooked to perfection and very tender. We both couldn't stop talking about this restaurant as we kinda just found it on accident. So glad we did, this definitely made our trip that much better!!! read more

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BEST MEAL. The setup is so cute - little fairy lights and a wood burning oven in the middle and a bar to the side. Service is very attentive. The owner comes around and chats with the patrons - super nice. I believe his name is Diego. We ordered: - Pescado Tikin Xic - whole fish marinated in a red axiote sauce with vegetables cooked in a stone wood oven - Camarones a la Diabla - grilled shrimps covered with a mixture of garlic on a sweet potato puree, chips of taro and diabla sauce Let me just say, this was the best meal we had in Tulum. The Pescado Tikin Xic was so delicious! Such a unique way to cook your food in a banana leaf. The sauce was amazing and the fish was de-boned (except 2 small ones that I found). The grilled shrimp were massive and the sweet potato puree was a welcome addition to the dish. The taro chips added crunch and the diabla sauce was also spicy and had a kick. I wish we went to Kay Nah more but can't wait to come back again to Tulum!! read more

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I loved this place! The food, service, drinks...everything was great! It was one of my fave places in Tulum! Visited Feb. 2022. read more

Kay Nah - This eggplant dish was so good! - Seafood Near Me - Tulum, ROO

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Be careful. I gave them my cc to pay. After a few minutes, the mgr came over and said the card didn't go through. Told me I need to pay in cash which I did. A day later, I see a pending charge on my cc. I thought it would go away. A few days later when I get back to the States, the pending charge became a hard charge. I have disputed the charge but I wasn't given a receipt so my cc card company hasn't decided if they will give me credit. I think this was a planned scam..The food was not that good by the way. read more

Beautiful ambience for a romantic dinner - twinkly lights, wood burning oven in the back, and musicians who come by to play sweet tunes. The menu is essentially surf and turf. Had dinner here with my man here during one of our last nights in Tulum and it was one of my favorite meals in the city! I got the grilled fish of the day, which was cooked with a tasty light sauce and served with mashed potatoes and veggies. He got the vacio, a tender and flavorful flank steak, that also came with mashed potatoes and veggies. Knocked a star off for service because it was very slow, but that's how it is in Tulum. I hear the espresso martini is great here so I'm looking forward to having that next time! read more

Kay Nah - Fish of the day and vacio - Seafood Near Me - Tulum, ROO

The best full octopus that I have ever had. I was surprised it was the entire thing. Everything here is cooked on an open fire. Vegetables are roasted and melt in your mouth. Ceviche was a large portion and I was really happy it wasn't drenched in lime. The ceviche down here is on another level. Fresh. Full wine glasses. Full bar service. Really friendly staff. Smaller tables for parties of 2-4. Romantic setting, not the typical party music you will hear most places. Very relaxed. Really enjoyed it here! read more

This place is such a vibe. Especially on a friday night with music and dancing entertainment. Food was amazing, flavorful and rich dishes throughout the night. Drinks we're gooooood! The fruit and ingredients are amazing, definitely an experience to cherish. read more

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Romantic jungle vibe restaurant. Full bar with DJ. Louis took wonderful care of us!! Best service ever! Their grilled octopus is real deal and grilled fish is wonderful. Price is so reasonable that we feel like this will be a regular for us in Tulum. Just check out this baby that I need to say no more. read more

Kay Nah - Grilled octopus!! My god! So fresh! - Seafood Near Me - Tulum, ROO

Kay Nah? More like Kay Yah! This restaurant is a must try while you are in Tulum. The menu, which is seasonal, showcases local favorites and seafood, the drinks are fantastic, and the ambiance is superb. I took off a star for two reasons, 1) They only take cash (which can be a nuisance when it's your last night and you're running out of pesos) and 2) the dishes are a bit pricey. If you want to splurge, bring your cash and come to Kay Nah! read more

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Food was not good and it was overpriced for absolutely no reason. Terrible service as well. However, the bartenders were fantastic.

Beautiful spot! Environment is perfect for a casual dinner or a romantic date. Myself and two others had dinner here on a Sunday night. We ordered the lobster, shrimp and a pasta dish - no issues with anything. Tulum was still busy as could be with everyone out and walking around. I can only imagine what it's like on a weekend with no pandemic. Also, highly recommend the expresso martini!! read more

My wife and I decided to get out and check out some live music and have some actual seafood. We were very happy to see what Key Nah had to offer. Food was great, tacos are a little spicy for my wife. That's just a note for those people who can't handle any spice. The music started playing right before we got ready to leave, but from the sound checks that we heard I can't complain. Plus, gelato was only a couple minutes walk away. I recommend it and get shrimp something. read more

To say this was the food was delicious would be an understatement. On vacation with my bff and we stumbled upon this place on yelp. So glad to have came!!! The lobster langosta was amazing. I got the flan steak medium well, and it was PERFECT !! Portion sizes and pricing was def a steal!! Service was great also, Edwin and staff were attentive. Everyone please visit this place read more

Kay Nah - Seafood Near Me - Tulum, ROO

The food here was amazing! It was raining and we weren't sure if they had outside seating. The patio has a cover for rain! The pulpo & lobster was delicious and our waiter pèpè was so funny. He paired a bottle of wine for us & they even had live music!!! read more

Kay Nah - Pulpo - Seafood Near Me - Tulum, ROO

I saw other reviews on yelp and was craving seafood for a birthday treat. Traveling alone, I stopped by this restaurant and the bartenders were friendly. When the locals came by I got pushed out of my seat and immediately felt uncomfortable. The appetizer took over an hour to show up after showing up wrong. The entree was like out of a Chinese restaurant in the states, barely edible. I can overlook the food but the staff allowed me to be treated that way. Would never go back. The pizza place down the street had shitty pizza but way beyond welcoming and made my birthday a success. read more

Kay Nah - Seafood Near Me - Tulum, ROO

Loved the outside ambiance. The customer service was awesome and the lobster was amazing! read more

Kay Nah - Lobster - Seafood Near Me - Tulum, ROO

This is a great first, special or last night in Tulum restaurant... or every night. Great vibe, excellent service and very very tasty food make for a great time. We got to chat with the owner who is a really cool person and here before the giant Tulum boom. They've got their business right I think. Food and service. We had a full compliment of high-end plates and loved every dish. Tuna ceviche, Langostinos... and the cocktails(!) all great. The evening was spiced by the few entertainers (acoustic guitar playing cantaors) troping through, serenading with everything from reggae to classic Mexican pop tunes. As a musician we tipped the singers who on the whole played pretty well. From their and other restaurant woodflames in the nearby area, you'll smell like a camp fire. *very sensitive folks should bring eye drops* It is a special place. read more

Kay Nah - Tuna Ceviche Tostadas - Seafood Near Me - Tulum, ROO

All around amazing experience! The staff was extremely friendly. Roger was a great waiter! We had the best rib eye of our lives here. Great live band and ambiance. Delicious margarita!!! You have to go if you're visiting Tulum! read more

Kay Nah - Ribeye - Seafood Near Me - Tulum, ROO

Nice ambiance but really slow service. Did not have a chance to try some food just because of the wait. Drinks just ok. Margaritas are really small read more

Food was great. We ordered the octopus and the lobster caribe. The octopus was a little chewy and smelled like sea water! I love seafood but this is the first time I have had a dish smell like the sea. read more

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Beautiful vibe this place has! Loved the musicians and their choice of music was very easy listening. Ordered a vodka martini and they made it right with heavy pours. Ordered the crab croquette as an appetizer and it was cooked perfectly, fresh crab. Ordered the fish of the day entree which was red snapper with side of mash potatoes and sautéed veggies. I don't even know which dish I liked better. Quality place. Fair price. Would come again. read more

I went to Kay Nah my last night in Tulum on 7/8 with a travel group. I got the arrachera (basically steak). It was supposed to come with potatoes and veggies. When it came out no potatoes but the waitress offered me rice. My friend never got his food bc they forgot to make it although they were apologetic. The part I want to highlight is that I got food poisoning from the food. I woke up at 4am that following day and was throwing up for hours. I knew it was from the food because I threw up all the food. Just be very careful with the choices you make here. read more

Get the grilled octopus! It was delicious. I would say Kay Nah is a cousin to the more expensive high end well known restaurants found near the beach like arca Hartwood and Rosa Negra in that it had the same type of food quality and decoration. I got the tuna tostada which was average but the grilled octopus was what stole the show. They use a wood fire grill and the octopus was so so so tender and delicious. It comes with grilled vegetables and this amazingly good sweet mashed potato! The best sweet mashed potatoes I've had! The price is also awesome for the portion. The octopus itself was filling enough I didn't need the appetizer. Service is okay not impressive but food is worth it! read more

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