Came here on our vacation after seeing all the stellar reviews. The place and its food landed flat for us. We started with some guacamole & mixed crevice (shrimp, octopus and fish). The guacamole was good, but a very small portion compared to what we've had in Tulum. The ceviche was underwhelming for the area. The food here is so fresh it should be incredibly flavorful, but this was bland. The sauces that are served with everything are pretty decent. There is a pico de Gallo type salsa that is just ok (pretty sure all they did to make ceviche was mix seafood with bland pico). The red sauce was pretty tasty. The habanero sauce is the spiciest thing I had in Tulum so far and the only thing I would give this place 5 stars on. The service wasn't very good. I asked for the WiFi password, gentleman confirmed it was accurate and it never worked. We had to flag down our waitress for more beer and again later had to ask the bartender. A street musician came in and played without anyone removing him from the establishment, which is fine, but he then told patrons we had to pay him for his playing. Honestly, I would have preferred dinner without his contributions and I was surprised the staff let him harass guests after he came in unannounced and uninvited. I thought the people watching would be worth the street traffic, which normally doesn't bother me (particularly when traveling and living "local"). That said, this road gets a lot of big trucks that blew their gassy smoke from the truck into the restaurant repeatedly. After all this, we decided not to order dinner/tacos/fajitas here. I see a lot of reviews complimenting the fajitas and our server recommended the shrimp fajitas, so maybe our menu items just weren't the best choice. That said, I've had some of the best and cheapest meals of my life here in Tulum (and that says something from a full fledged foodie) and you can easily find better than this place. Overall not bad if you're hangry or on the go and looking for convenience, but definitely not the 4+ stars it is represented to be on yelp - at least our experience doesn't reflect that. read more

The pina coladas are amazing! I had the fish tacos. It's right on the Main Street, but parking is right in front. Would recommend.

Food is very authentic. people are nice and friendly. I would say the sad part is that it's outside but it's not that bad. they have fans and it's not that bad. Food is well seasoned and authentic. Come here you'll be mad if you don't. The chicken enchiladas are the bomb! read more

La Coqueta - Mexican Near Me - Tulum, ROO

Don't miss out! Came here several times during our stay in Tulum. Hands down our favorite restaurant. Come here for breakfast, lunch, dinner, a snack, a drink, whatever! The Mayan Shrimp Tacos and the Tacos Tropicales were our fav. They have delicious fresh vegetables and agua frescas for when you're hungover or delicious margaritas and mojitos if you want to turn up! The decor is brilliant and it's right on the main road to get into the city, perfect spot to stop off. Less touristy, yet they take card or cash no problem. Check it out! read more

La Coqueta - Mexican Near Me - Tulum, ROO

We were a little confused by all of the five star reviews here. The food here was okay, but it definitely wasn't mind-blowing. It seemed a bit greasier than what we had been eating at the other restaurants we visited. The restaurant is basically at the intersection of two major roads, so you're not far from the noise of the street as you're eating your food. read more

Came here this afternoon for a quick bite with my sister before our bus back to Cancun at the nearby bus terminal, and it was amazing! Highly recommend coming here for authentic Mexican cuisine. I instantly loved the vibes, and it was super cute, with a lot of great, vibrant colors. The food and drink menu was also expansive which made it easy but also hard to pick what I wanted to eat. everything sounded so good! I'm glad I ate here for my last meal in Tulum. *When* I come back, i'll be eating here! read more

La Coqueta - Chicken burrito. Amazing! - Mexican Near Me - Tulum, ROO

You must go to this place if you're in town in Tulum! Everything was amazing and so well priced- some of the best food we ate on our entire trip. We started we guacamole and margaritas on the rocks , both were amazing and much better than most Tex-Mex places in Texas but half the price. For our main entrees we got mixed steak and shrimp fajitas and a half chicken/half steak quesadilla. The quesadilla was ok- weirdly it didn't have cheese lol. It was more like a giant flat taco with meat, onions and some red sauce, but still tasty and tons of food for the price. The fajitas on the other hand were out of this world, especially the shrimp. The fajita portion was small enough for one person so I recommend ordering two unless you plan to eat/share something else. Friendly and attentive staff and great prices! read more

La Coqueta - Free chips & salsa and margaritas - Mexican Near Me - Tulum, ROO

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Omg is the word to describe this place!! So delicious authentic Mexican food! We got Mayan shrimp tacos, shrimp burrito, and mayan margarita. All 3 dishes were flavorful and melted in your mouth. We went back for breakfast because we couldn't resist. Ended up talking to the owner and you can tell food and customer service are her passions. recommend! read more

Great food, the Aguascalientes is SOOO GOOD! The service was friendly, quick and easy; just go and enjoy!

Very funny restaurant, in a good way! The ambience is great. We went in the middle of the afternoon and there was good music playing, a relaxing vibe, and the chicken burrito was amazing! Would highly recommend stopping in. read more

La Coqueta - Mexican Near Me - Tulum, ROO

These shrimp tacos... the best I've ever had. If you're in Tulum stop by here for food and drinks. One of my favorite spots in Tulum!

Amazing food and atmosphere!! Drinks were great! Octopus and shrimp tostadas were delish!! I 100% recommend stopping by for lunch or dinner

Do not miss this stop! Don't let the location fool you- the food is delicious. Chimichanga - added beef- was a beautiful presentation and so very tasty. But wow- the tacos tropicale was fantastic! Plump fresh shrimp, sweet mango and pineapple in a grilled tortilla. Great service, cold cervezas! Muy bueno!! read more

La Coqueta - Tacos tropicale! Muy bueno!!! - Mexican Near Me - Tulum, ROO

The best octopus in Tulum! We had the fajitas, restaurant special, and octopus tostada and oh wow was it delicious. We've had a mix of 5 star meals at the hotel district and street food in Tulum, and this place was better and all the rest. Very affordable with great service, as well. read more

Tasty Mexican food. Kinda loud street but overall a good place where to have some tasty local food. Prices were great

Driving back to Playa Del Carmen after visiting Chichen Itza, Coba and some cenotes and we found this gem on the way back to the resort. The steak was phenomenal! We also enjoyed the octopus tacos, and the shrimp al mojo de ajo. Great flavors on all the items we tried. Friendly staff...the owner still putting in hard work as she was our server. Glad we had a chance to give this place a try. read more

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Decided to come here based on Yelp reviews. My fiancé and I were a tad disappointed, we ordered a chicken quesadilla and an octopus dish. The quesadilla came out without chicken and the octopus wasn't what we were expecting. The atmosphere and decor were colorful and playful but the food disappointed and the price was a bit high. We give them four stars for the excellent and attentive service and colorful ambiance. read more

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We got the pizza it was pretty good. service was fine. Restaurant is in downtown Tulum. Hard to find parking had to walk a couple blocks, but the food is a lot more affordable than the food on the strip by the beach. read more

The salsa is made with fresh ingredients, the service is very good, the fish tacos were pretty good.

The place is really cute, and had live music the day we visited for dinner. We were not too hungry, and needed to eat a little more food to feel like we'd had dinner. Our server was welcoming and friendly. The complimentary chips with salsas was so good I had to stop myself from gorging on it - each of the salsas was flavorful and balanced. I ordered the especiales mezcal, which was okay. I got the avocados stuffed with shrimp while my husband got the special fried flour tortilla with shrimp filling. The shrimp filling in the avocado was slathered with mayo, and sweetish - not at all what I expected at a Mexican restaurant. The shrimp was pretty tasteless. The taco seemed to have the same filling. Maybe the other items on the menu are more authentic than what we tried but we ended up disappointed for the high ratings this place has. read more

My wife and I cruised down on our bikes and found this little gem. The waiter served up an awesome little array of salsas and tortilla chips to start with, before swiftly taking our order. We had the share plate (forgive me if I can't remember the name, I'm in a food coma right now). Oh man, what a fantastic array of tastes. The two of us struggled to finish the whole thing. I'd highly recommend this restaurant. We'll be back! read more

La Coqueta - Mexican Near Me - Tulum, ROO

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Good food and service a bit slow but hey this is México . Prices are in line with the rest of Tulum which is expensive.

Good friendly and fast service but this is NOT Mexican food. No go for me. Everything is bland and basic. A burrito should not consist of only meat cheese and whole beans. Staying away from yelp recommended places while in Tulum. Gotta ask the locals for food recommendations. Sorry. Gotta be honest. read more

Complimentary chips and salsa. The middle salsa is so spicy!! Beware!! We got the beef nachos and Mayan shrimp tacos. The beef on the nachos was so tender and flavorful!! Couldn't finish the nachos. The Mayan shrimp tacos were insane!! Our favorite shrimp tacos of the trip. You need to try them. We came back here on our last night and we both got Mayan shrimp dishes. read more

La Coqueta - Mayan shrimp - Mexican Near Me - Tulum, ROO

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Go here! This is how I thought every Mexican restaurant would be. One of the best restaurants during my visit to the Mexico. They bring out delicious fresh complementary chips and homemade salsas in the beginning of your meal. The salsas are so delicious. The mango and strawberry juice was delicious. The vegetarian fajitas had a lot of grilled vegetables and came with beans, guacomole, and tortillas. These were great and after not getting many vegetables at our time in Merida this was a nice surprise. read more

Of the many, many tacos of my life and our 16 day trip, I have to say these tacos were hands down the best of the trip if not my life. The succulent maya shrimp tacos would be my favorite if only closely followed by the pescadillos, which as we learned is a deep fried taco with fresh, hot grilled fish inside of it. While some may decide to dine elsewhere as this lovely and delicious taco feast is right by the highway, we chose to frequent this magical taco house not one, not two but three times during our trip despite its distance from our hotel. If you are in search of the perfect taco, on that quest to feast on the most delicious of Mexican, or if you just love tacos, then La Coqueta is not to be missed. read more

The only restaurant we went to twice on our short trip to Tulum! It's a small outdoor restaurant near downtown Tulum. Not a lot of space but if you come at a less busy time (around 4-5) they'll seat you right away. Everyone loved their food. They have amazing shrimp tacos and fajitas. The second time I went I got chicken and it was amazing as well. They start the table off with fresh salsa and chips. Their drinks taste fresh and strong. The service is fast and friendly and both waitresses we had did everything in their power to make sure our needs were met. read more

Our cab driver recommended La Coqueta and we were not disappointed. The food was amazing and the drinks were strong AF. We ordered chips, guac, fish tacos, ceviche and margaritas. The service was prompt and the food came out quickly. It's close to a busy intersection, but trust me you won't notice or be bothered by the noise. I would definitely eat here again if I eve make it back to Tulum. read more

So disappointing. Based on the reviews I was rather excited to come here and having just explored the Coba ruins I had worked up a serious appetite. I did come around opening time so I'm not sure if perhaps they weren't prepared, but to start the chips we got were severely over cooked, brown in color with a very burnt taste. My boyfriend ordered a steak and I got the chicken enchiladas. I love enchiladas and couldn't wait!!! When the food came the steak was bacon wrapped and the bacon on the outside was soggy as was the rest of steak, definitely slightly undercooked for how it was ordered. The enchiladas were just tragic. Hard corn tortillas with a slice of deli cheese inside and chopped up salty chicken, and the sauce oh my. The sauce was unlike any I have ever had on an enchilada. Perhaps my tastebuds have been spoiled with less than authentic foods in the US but never have I ever had an enchilada sauce that tasted like tomatoe soup. No spice, not much flavor, just watery tomatoe soup. I left super bummed and hungry. read more

Don't do it. My friend and I ordered drinks a Togo order for our sick sister and two breakfast meals. They bring out the drinks and the Togo order and then we wait. We wait almost 45 minutes until we realize the whole staff kitchen and front was sitting down eating and no one else was there except us starving at our table and a couple mice that ran past the floor. We try and get their attention during their staff meal to ask of our food is still coming and she just says check. So we pay and leave starving. The girl was rude as it gets for customer service. Do not recommend. read more

We were in Tulum for 10 days and ate at La Coqueta I think 4 times. Maybe 5. We are adventurous and love to try new things...but I think this place cast a spell on us or something, because we couldn't tear ourselves away. The owner is a lovely and adorable young entrepreneur, with a feisty, friendly demeanor. She asked us whether we preferred speaking with her in Spanish, English, or Spanglish (we chose the latter), and then remembered us each time we came back in, and chatted with us more. She is great, but the food speaks for itself. We ate pulpo enamorado (octopus in love), shrimp fajitas, chilaquiles, huevos rancheros, shrimp and chicken burritos, and, one day splurged on an enormous smorgasbord of Mexican delights called the Plato Coqueton. We purposefully ate very little breakfast that day so we could sample everything (burritos, chimichangas, ceviche-stuffed avocado, and fish and shrimp tacos plus margaritas -- all for $495MX). My favorite was the shrimp fajitas with her special sweet sauce (has a bit of an asian flair), and the Micheladas and Margaritas were also delicious. This was my second trip to Tulum, and honestly I'd return in a heartbeat just to eat here again :) read more

Food was ok... Drinks were pretty good. Did not appreciate the high money exchange rate which she added up (conveniently) incorrectly! Sucked for her because my tip would've been higher. read more

This place was so good, we ate here twice during our trip to Tulum over Labor Day weekend. While it's in the pueblo, it's kind of on the outskirts hear the San Francisco supermarket. Both days we went, the place was virtually empty. Like all of Tulum's restaurants, it's open air. However, it definitely had a local vibe to it. Like a local taco stand just off the main road. I can't even begin to tell you how good and cheap the food was. We feasted both days for probably about $30 or so American dollars. They give you complimentary chips and salsa, with the salsa of three different varieties. It's really only a taste, so you don't have to worry about filling up before your meal :) We ordered margaritas, chicken fajitas, shrimp with cheese dish, seafood burrito and mixed ceviche (don't worry, this was over the course of both meals!). Portions were huge, everything was great -- particularly the shrimp and cheese dish. While I liked the ceviche, my friend wasn't over the moon. Perhaps because she's not huge fan of pulp (octopus) and the marinade seemed to have Worcestershire sauce, making it taste a bit "thick." The service was super friendly and accommodating. We'll be back if ever in town again! read more

The ceviche mixto is amazing. Visiting from SF and definitely some of the most tender octopus I've had. read more

La Coqueta - Mexican Near Me - Tulum, ROO

Great little spot for casual dining. Great margs, guacamole, and tacos. Friendly staff and very reasonably priced. Had live music the night we were there! read more

After reading their glowing Yelp reviews, I stopped here for lunch before heading to the Mayan ruins at Coba. The food was so amazing that I made a detour on my way back to try even more from their menu. Fish ceviche was delicious, shrimp tacos were amazing and their margaritas were on-point. Definitely worth stopping for. read more

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Best shrimp tacos in Tulum and great service. We walked 2.2 Km in the direct sun from the Mayan ruins, and the heat was well worth the destination. Deeeeelicioso! read more

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First meal I had when I got to Tulum and I can't wait to be back. The staff was so welcoming and friendly. My boyfriend and I got there and it wasn't busy so we got seated right away. He ordered the michelada and I ordered the margarita de tamarindo. One of the best michelada and margaritas that we've had. I also ordered the pina colada but I enjoyed the margarita much more. From the start I knew why they have the rating that they do. We also ordered the chimichanga, avocado filled with shrimp and the chicken fajitas. Everything was so delicious. Im excited to go back and have more drinks as well as try their breakfast. read more

La Coqueta - Pina colada and Michelada. Chimichanga with veggies and cheese. - Mexican Near Me - Tulum, ROO

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Brenda, we miss you already!!! Last month my husband and I spent our wedding anniversary in Tulum and stumbled across La Coqueta since it's just around the corner for the house we rented. What a find!!! First of all, the staff was so warm and friendly, and we just fell IN LOVE with Brenda the waitress there who is as lovely inside as she is outside! We were greeted immediately and took our seats for the most AMAZINGLY delicious shrimp tacos I've ever had in my life (my husband had the shrimp fajitas which were also exceptional). The shrimp was clearly very fresh, and my tacos were topped with a delicious mango-pineapple salsa. The chips and assortment of salsas were equally delicious and I had the BEST Michilada ever!!! Brenda was so nice and came to our table several times asking how everything was and if we needed anything else. All of the staff is delightful and friendly, and there are always smiles all around. The ambiance at La Coqueta is casual and inviting, like you're at a cookout at a friend's house, and I loved all of the amusing signage, the music and paintings everywhere - like la Lucha Libre, and fun music (hit songs played by Mariachi), which my husband and I had fun trying to guess and would then start belting out the songs. Overall just a delightful experience, so much so that we went back again a few nights later (and had another wonderful meal). La Coqueta is definitely worth another visit whenever we get back to Tulum. Brenda if you read this- we're sending you a big hug, and thank you SO much for making our trip even more enjoyable!!! Tony & Sharyn :D read more

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The shrimp fajitas and margarita coqueta were delicious! The service was great! Highly recommended read more

La Coqueta - Shrimp fajitas, fish tacos, complimentary salsas. All delicious - Mexican Near Me - Tulum, ROO