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La Corriente

4.8 (63 reviews)
Open 1:00 pm - 10:30 PM

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Upscale
Dogs allowed
Outdoor seating
Happy hour specials

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Ceviche de pescado
Lynette B.

Had a delicious meal at La Corriente on our last night in Tulum. They had recently opened and the manager was outside answering questions anyone had about the restaurant or menu. The location is beautiful and open so you get a fresh open air breeze while dining. Our server was friendly and fast, which was refreshing since Tulum service can go at a much slower pace than we're used to. He came back with our drinks quickly. We ordered the Mecalita La Corriente (kind of like a frozen margarita but with mezcal) and a roasted corn sour which my boyfriend loved. He had 2. For dinner we have the camarones azoreados (so good!) and the ceviche de pescado (so fresh!). Both were amazing. Both were very generous portions and equally filling. I don't think we were able to finish them even though we wanted to so badly. I really wanted to try their dessert but we couldn't eat any more. Fantastic service, beautiful ambiance and delicious food. What more could you ask for?

Grilled octopus
Sunny M.

This place was near our hotel so gave it a try. - What we tried: (Party of 4) Fish of the day (Red snapper)- whole fried fish. GINORMOUS. Perfectly fried and the meat was so tender and cooked just right. We devoured this fish. Octopus- grilled. It was pretty big. Cooked just right. Just the right amount of chewiness. So glad that we didn't skip this place. Great for groups.

Jenny K.

i was craving lobster and saw this place had it and it was right near my hotel La Zebra so i came and didn't regret it! our server was so welcoming and helpful. and the restaurant was super cute. i got a mezcal drink with early grey tea and it was different but good! we started with some tacos, shrimp risotto then got the whole grilled lobster. the tacos were OK but the shrimp was cooked perfectly! so much flavor. the risoto was a little watery tohugh the lobster was amazing! it was a tad overcooked but still so delicious. definitely recommend this place to anyone craving grilled lobster!

We deboned it for the street perro and gato.
Holiday H.

It looks better in photos than the taste. Service was great but I'd rather order the similar items from ARCA down the strip. The fried fish was just dry and not flavorful. The batter on soft shell crab leg taco was a little thick and tasteless. I'd order this at ARCA. Good that we didn't order more food. The cocktails are just ok... And u can't mess up a raw oyster.

Cauliflower
Ashley M.

Wonderful dinner and service. The aguachile was amazing and don't sleep on their veggie dishes. The cauliflower was very 'meaty' and delicious.

Oysters
Carla D.

We came to this restaurant located towards the end of the main Tulum beach strip for dinner. The place was pretty empty compared to some of the other more touristy/party places nearby, perhaps because it was late at night, which was perfect for us since we don't care for the crowded places. Service therefore was prompt and attentive. We had done some light research on the food offered here and were definitely intrigued by the pulpo. After looking at the menu we decided to go for it, despite it's extremely expensive price (I think it was ~$875 Mexican pesos or ~US$47 depending on which exchange rate you use). After eating it though I must say, get the pulpo. Yes, it's pricey even for American standards, but it's so good, perhaps one of the best I've had. The meat was so tender, not chewy at all, mainly because of how it's marinated (zarandeado) and then cooked in their special super hot oven which cooks the inside just enough and slightly chars the outside for some crispiness. The pulpo is served over rice and accompanied by roasted potatoes. Now the menu does say the portion is for two and it's true, so perhaps that balances it out a bit since you won't have to order another entree. Previous to the pulpo dinner we had our first batch of oysters in Mexico and they were pretty good, salty, which we didn't expect for Caribbean oysters. We also had a spicy margarita and a mezcalita (they use mezcal instead of tequila for the margarita) and they were both really delicious drinks. There's parking in the back in case you make the huge mistake of driving down the strip (either walk if you're staying nearby or rent a bike instead!).

Miso J.

Top notch service! Great ambiance. We were starving after a quick flight and long bus ride and caught this kitchen closing down. We definitely got lucky. Martin was a GEM! I recommend sharing if you're into seafoods. We tried the shrimp tostada, shrimp fried rice and ahí tuna tostada. You get unlimited sauce which all had some kick to it. The freshness of the seafood is unmatched! Kudos to the chef and staff here. We loved it. Also, the fresh Maracuya (passion fruit) juice was en punto! Love love !!

Kelly C.

Very good and worth a try! Half indoor-outdoor style restuarant, very casual and relaxed. Great drinks and food- I forgot the name of my shrimp dish but it was soo delicious and had a great smoky, BBQ flavor. The drinks and service were great- as are most places in Tulum!

Sebastian G.

The best FRIED FISH in all if the Yucatán!! Order the Fried cheese and fried fish and you walk away full and merry! Been to all the best restaurants In tulum for the past 5 years and this GEM is the spot! No hype no bullshit just the best food and service in Tulum! Don't waste your time waiting in line for over priced hype! La Corriente is definitely my FAVORITE PLACE in tulum!!!

Bianca C.

Must come! Delicious! The food is amazing ! Don't go elsewhere! Pulpo must try ! Fish or shrimp tacos must try! Cubano drink must try! Wow wow wow! Thank you for such amazing service, food and drinks! We were so happy to have found you here

Kalifornia
Devyn S.

Incredibly delicious seafood!! This is our favorite in Tulum so far. Hubby likes the Pescadores beer. The tostadas are amazing. I just want to eat it all. Just wish they did delivery lol, especially when out starts pouring down rain.

Specials of the restaurant
Carrie T.

OMGeeee! The smoked Shrimp was the best meal I had in Tulum. My friend brought it to the hotel we stayed at (LaZebra) and said she found this gem nestled back in the cut, away from some of the major hustle and bustle of the main strip. The shrimp tasted like it was barbecued and was served on top of rice that was more like a risotto. Cauliflower and mushrooms were mixed in and cooked tenderly. It was a perfect serving size and plenty of succulent, plump shrimp. I highly recommend visiting this place. It far outweighs the expensive, fancy places.

Joe A.

Best seafood we had in Tulum. If you're looking for whole fried fish at a reasonable price, this is it. Also great grilled spiney lobster, though a tad over cooked. Also their grilled octopus was the best around! We ate here twice during our stay. Also one of the quieter restaurants that doesn't double as a night club. Service was also excellent and attentive.

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This was the best seafood we had in Tulum, especially the ceviche and the whole fish, I highly recommend.

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NÜ Tulum

NÜ Tulum

4.4(91 reviews)
0.6 km

Was a bit underwhelmed by this spot to be honest. The aesthetics were on point, open air concept…read morewith widely spaced tables, candles, decent music. They start you off with a complimentary piece of toast with some vegetable chunks. Each of us got a quarter of a piece of dry white bread that I would pass on in the future but the vegetables paired with it had decent flavor. I got the passion fire as my drink and very much enjoyed it. It was sweet and refreshing with just the right amount of heat. 9/10. For appetizers my group split the duck tartlet with pink mole, the sweet potato agrodolce, and the hamachi tiradito. The duck was well cooked and tender but lacking in flavor. The pink mole wasn't adding much to the dish other than creaminess. The tart shell was awful. It was thick and dry and reminiscent of a premade store bought tart shell. 5/10. The sweet potato agrodolce was good, the sweet potato and squash ribbons had a nice firm texture and snap but all of the flavor came from the yogurt sauce that they were sitting on. 7/10. The hamachi tiradito was my favorite of the apps. The fish was fresh and light, the flavors were interesting with the combination of the sweet banana vinaigrette, the salty umami ponzu, and the sweet tangy mango, chili, cucumber salsa. This dish was the best of the night, 8/10. For mains we split the catch of the day, which was red snapper, and the broken beet. The fish was underwhelming, being a bit overcooked and dry. The sauce it was drenched in helped with the dryness but didn't lend much flavor. The yuca chips were a nice addition, adding a nice crunch to contrast the soft textures of the fish and sauce but again, not lending much in flavor. Chips could have been salted. 6/10. The beets were cooked well, they were soft and tender and paired nicely with the sour cream, turmeric oil, and salad. The turmeric oil added acidity, the salad added freshness and also acidity from the dressing it had, and the sour cream added a nice creaminess and tangy. These flavors offset the richness of the beets nicely. My second favorite dish, 8/10. For dessert we went with the "corn," which was a cake shaped like a corn cob with a chopped nut center and what I think was real corn kernels across the exterior, paired with a corn ice cream. Overall a solid dessert, the chopped nuts added a nice crunch however the cake as a whole was a bit dry. The ice cream added some needed moisture and paired nicely with the cake, though the texture was a bit icy, more like a corn sorbet than a corn ice cream. 6/10. Overall a good experience but with its high prices and small portions I wouldn't go back. The apps were on average between $20-$30 usd, with mains being between $25-$50 usd, and dessert $20 usd.

This is an unusual find in Tulum (or maybe fine dining is becoming more common there these days?)…read more Top notch service. We arrived on a rainy night and they improvised a valet device for us. We were seated in a lovely indoor/outdoor room, tables spaced well apart from other diners. Our waiter explained both the drinks and the food. In fact, when I wanted to order a glass of wine, he offered to have us taste all the reds they had available (since he didn't have faith in the one I had my eye on). The food was on the fancy side and very very good. One dish didn't succeed, but the rest did. It was a lovely night and we ate well!

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NÜ Tulum
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Simple

Simple

4.2(31 reviews)
0.1 km
$$$

Simple was simply delicious! Bad jokes aside, this place was located in a very touristy area filled…read morewith restaurants and boutique hotels, and the food and service were great! My friend and I split the Simple Fish Ceviche (peanuts, chia seeds, serrano peppers, red onions, etc.) and that was so fresh and flavorful! He got the tuna dish which was also great, but my black rice with octopus, calamari, and plantains was seriously A+. The black rice must have been made with squid ink or something but the total combination was a seriously savory seafood dish that was extremely filling and not like anything I've ever had before. I highly recommend getting this dish, but, be warned, it is EXTREMELY filling! After the ceviche and a passionfruit mojito (also delicious), I only had room for half of my entree. Another upside is that many of the staff can speak English. The only downside we had was a weird moment with the check. The receipt said "tip" in Spanish but then had a bolded "No tip included" at the bottom. We also tried paying with card because we didn't have any cash, and the first time around our waiter said the internet was down and he couldn't run the card through. We asked him to try again and it went through that second time. Also, this is a much pricier restaurant than other places in Tulum/Mexico with dishes mostly in the $20 range. Aside from that, I really recommend going to this place for the delicious food!

Pricing here is like at Tenadie's infamous place in Les Mis: "charge 'em for the lice, extra for…read morethe mice, 2% for looking in the mirror twice!" The food is already overpriced, even by Tulum tourist standards. Then adding the posted exchange rate, the cost unexpectedly increases 15%. And they charge an additional 5% for using a credit card. AND there is an automatic gratuity of 15% for any size party, which is insult added on injury for the painfully slow service. If you want outstanding Tulum seafood try EL CAMELLO JR on highway 307. That's where local fishermen sell their FRESH catch DAILY. El Camello is easy to find or reach by taxi, it gets a higher Yelp rating, and the service and prices are honest and friendly. Be aware that El Camello only accepts cash, a testament to its local authenticity and popularity. El Camello was recommended by our concierge when we asked for a seafood recommendation, and it was well worth the 10 min drive. You'll wait a lot longer than that for your food to be served at Simple. If you'd rather eat on the Tulum strip, then just a few yards down the road try Alma Tulum which has equally good food (including grilled seafood), an ocean view, great ambiance, and genuinely warm Mexican hospitality without abusive pricing for unsuspecting tourists.

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Simple - Super cute decor

Super cute decor

Simple - All that deliciousness

All that deliciousness

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Casa Banana

Casa Banana

4.1(213 reviews)
0.2 km
$$$

We stumbled upon Casa Banana while walking the beach road in Tulum looking for a dinner spot. It's…read morea Michelin guided restaurant and we were lucky to get a table on a Wednesday night since we didn't have a Rez. It's a very vibey spot with low lighting and a boho atmosphere. The highlight of the entire night was the baked fig appetizer! It was gooey and delicious! We also ordered the whole fish baked in the wood fire oven. The fish of the night was yellowtail. First time to ever eat a whole fish and wow was it good! For cocktails we got the Pilar, which had the lightest hint of hazelnut, and the Emerald whiskey cocktail. It was unique, but the Pilar was better. Service was very attentive and made great recommendations. Go check this place out and try and make a reservation for the weekends.

Had some time to kill before our reservation at Ilios, so my friends and I came here for a couple…read moreappetizers and it ended up being such a great find. I've been eyeing Casa Banana every night we've been here and it felt so much more chill compared to all the surrounding party restaurants. It was the perfect stop for a reset. The vibe was top tier. So intimate and cozy, and it felt really nice sitting by the fire on such a chilly night. Our server Joaquin was so friendly and attentive and took great care of us. The octopus salad was so lovely, and the Argentinian chorizo was honestly one of the best chorizo I've had. Not very spicy, served with perfectly toasted focaccia and roasted vegetables. We also loved the pickled eggplant that came with it. They brought out complimentary toast and spread when we first arrived too which was so sweet. So happy we stopped here

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Casa Banana - Wood fire oven

Wood fire oven

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Asparagus with goat cheese and garlic

Casa Banana - Snapper with sauteed vegetables and mashed sweet potato.

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Snapper with sauteed vegetables and mashed sweet potato.

Hartwood - Shrimp

Hartwood

4.0(431 reviews)
0.6 km
$$$$

Where to start. If Our friends had not told us to try the beet, we most likely would have missed…read moreit. I have to tell you you have never tasted anything quite so delicious. So definitely the beet! We are sure tried the fish collar, which many people skip not realizing that this might be the most delicate and flavorful part of the fish. In fact I was tempted to just have two orders of this as my main dish. I had the Wildflower drink, which was light and delicate. We were able to come early at 6pm, only half an hour after they open, and by the time we left an hour later, to say they were full is an understatement. If you like to start the evening calm, as I do, I'd highly suggest coming early and then wandering the street. This also gives you a little time to talk to your wait staff. The server we had (I apologize, I have forgotten his name but I'll ask my husband and add it later) guided us through the menu and had excellent knowledge of each item. And, like everyone we've encountered here, was so gracious with his time and presence. I never feel rushed here as I do in some other tourist focused places. Gratuity is included, yet I'd say adding some is most deserved.

Excellent food, excellent experience. The restaurant has a nice atmosphere, good music, and…read moreattentive staff. Menus are written on sandwich boards placed around the restaurant and the waiters come to your table and explain every menu item in detail. My waiter was very helpful with recommendations and answering any questions I had. I ordered the collar de pescado and the tostada de tartar for my apps, the fillete de robalo (sea bass) for a main, and the berenjena (roasted eggplant) for a side. The collar de pescado, the sea bass collar, was absolutely delicious. The fish was soft and tender, topped with a robust tomato based sauce. Super flavorful. 9/10. The tostada de tartar was also outstanding. The crisp tortilla paired perfectly with the soft fresh fish. The fish mixture was light, creamy, and a little spicy, topped with some greens for freshness and finished off with some lime juice for acidity and brightness. 10/10. The sea bass fillet was cooked perfectly, the fish was soft and juicy and had an incredible crispy skin that gave it a wonderful crunch. It was paired with a creamy sauce, spinach, and cauliflower. The different elements of the dish worked well together, with the vegetables cutting through the richness of the fish and the sauce adding flavor and a contrasting texture to the crispy fish skin. 9/10. The eggplant was good, however it was my least favorite dish. The eggplant was soft and flavorful on the inside, however the skin was a little bit tough. The mole it was paired with had a nice smoky flavor and I wish there had been more of it. 8/10. For dessert I got their only dessert, the honey cake. OH MY GOD THIS DESSERT WAS LIFE CHANGING. Probably one of if not the best dessert I've ever had. The cake was very dense, with the consistency of a blondie. The honey taste is subtle and there is also a slight smoky flavor that comes through from being cooked in their wood fire oven. The cake is topped with a chamomile whipped cream and salt. The whipped cream is so light and airy while still being incredibly creamy. The lightness of the whipped cream works perfectly with the richness of the cake. The salt on top really takes it up a notch. 11/10. My only complaints are that the wooden benches you sit on are very uncomfortable and it gets very smoky from the wood burning oven, and I was seated almost at the other end of the restaurant. It was also quite loud but the place is small and it was packed, nothing the restaurant can do about that. Prices are steep but well worth it in my opinion.

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Hartwood - Hartwood

Hartwood

Hartwood - Shrimp

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La Corriente - seafood - Updated May 2026

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