We ordered the octopus It's amazing ! So tender and fresh ! Must order, service is amazing ! Definitely "must to go" restaurant in Tulum ! read more

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No repeats is usually a vacay rule. But when in the Yucatán, this spot is an exception to the rule. These dishes are what I love about Mexican food and their salsa de habanero is a spicy lovers dream. Whole grilled octopus -- absolutely incredibly prepared. Tender, so much flavor, and the potatoes are delish. Deep fried soft shell crab taco -- favorite bite! This thing is HUGE! All four of us got one and loved this most. Shrimp molcajete -- think Mexican gravy with seafood. And some fried cheesy stick things that oozed and the cheese just didn't stop! I've been here multiple times now and each time the service is impeccable. They are welcoming and it's all operated by locals -- no hip looking expats here, all the real deal. And I love that! read more

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I wish we would have found this place earlier in our Tulum stay. When we arrived we were pleasantly greeted by our waiters, there was no need to make a reservation. The food was delicious. As appetizers we had the oysters and the guacamole. The oysters were fresh and the guacamole was good. When it came time to order, the waiter brought over the fish and lobster that was available. The fish was so large that it was shared amongst two people. The portions were wonderful, not a large amount of food, but also not too little. They played amazing salsa music during the whole time we were there, and the place is very pretty. It's quite and not crowded. The prices are great, specially after having eaten in other restaurants in Tulum. The flavor of the food was also incredible. The only reason why I'd take away half of a star is because when we arrived, they offered us a drink and that one drink cost $25. I honestly found the drink itself very overpriced, which was surprising because the food was not. I would definitely return to this place. If I hadn't found out about it last minute, I would have definitely gone more than once. Good music, good ambiance, amazing service and good prices for the food. As a side note, every vacationers nightmare, my sister accidentally left her purse there. We came back and they were nice enough to have put it away while we returned to get it. Everything was in its right place. They were honestly great. read more

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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? read more

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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. read more

La Corriente - Grilled octopus - Seafood Near Me - Tulum, ROO

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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! read more

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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. read more

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

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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!). read more

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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 !! read more

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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! read more

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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!!! read more

La Corriente - Seafood Near Me - Tulum, ROO

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 read more

La Corriente - Seafood Near Me - Tulum, ROO

So so so good. Pulpo is an absolute must have... they grill it on a wood fired grill and get such a deep flavor and Smokey char on it. Much better vibe, better food and more affordable than many of the other dinner spots in the hotel zone on the beach road. Highly recommended. read more

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. read more

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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. read more

La Corriente - Specials of the restaurant - Seafood Near Me - Tulum, ROO

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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. read more

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I would say you could easily miss this spot if you're on Tulum beach however I did my research before and had this on my list to visit before I got there. I was on a mission to have fresh lobster so I was delighted when they presented the biggest lobster I have ever seen! They went even further to present a huge fish next to it and asked me which do I prefer, it was really hard to decide but since I was on a mission for lobster I had to stay focused. I ordered the lobster, cooked straight from the grill. Soo good, but now I wish I had the fish. So I need to go back basically, 100% visit! read more

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I am pretty upset that there was a vegan option on the menu and it came out with mayonnaise which is not vegan. The octopus was absolutely incredible. read more

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This great little gem of a place is refreshingly quiet and not crowded. It's at the end of the beach and should be getting a lot more attention than it does. We had the pulpa and it was amazing as advertised. Half of our table was repulsed by the idea of squid (rookies) but they all tried it and agreed it was amazing. The ceviche was fresh and yummy. I highly recommend this place. read more

How is this place not Tulum's most popular restaurant?! This place is AMAZING!!! We found this place towards the end of our stay and really wish we found it sooner. I can't talk enough about the quality of the service here. Everyone was SO nice and so helpful (even changed the oil they were cooking in because I'm allergic to shrimp and brought bug spray because they noticed me itching my ankles.). Now the food.... we had two appetizers and two main plates + dessert. Everything was delicious. I wish we had more time to try more plates because I'm sure none of them would disappoint. The restaurant itself felt like what Tulum is supposed to be. They even had Copal burning which I thought was a sweet touch. If you are thinking of going here, PLEASE DO! You will not regret it. This place deserves more attention than some of the places just a little further north. read more

Was a fantastic service and friendly waiter The appetizer that we had was amazing. Some Chillipeppers with goat cheese and avocado The main course was also delicious. Octopus Will return definitely read more

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My fav place in South Beach Tulum! The quality of food + affordable prices - can't beat that. Just a superb place. I'm eating here pretty much everyday and I'm not getting tired of it! read more

La Corriente - Seafood Near Me - Tulum, ROO

You know, I didn't really trust when I saw this restaurant had 5 stars and 26 reviews, but I thought it would be worth a try. Really glad we did. The five stars are totally warranted. Great food, great service, nice ambience, AND extremely reasonable prices. You know, last night we had dinner at steakhouse close by, where we had a smaller meal of mediocre quality that we paid twice as much for. I was worried that all Tulum beach restaurants might be the same kind of bad valued let down. Not La Corriente. All of our dishes were very good, but the one that stands out the most is the stuffed shrimp wrapped in bacon. AMAZING. I couldn't believe the portion size either. Generous. If we had more nights in town we would repeat. read more

This place has the best seafood hands down. I'm a foodie who's traveled all over the world and this place is in my top 10. The passion fruit margarita also takes it to the next level. Aldo our waiter was so awesome and knowledgeable about the drinks. read more

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This spot is to die for! Seriously my favorite seafood spot in Tulum. My bf and I are vacationing here in Tulum and our first night we were blown away! We ordered the ceviche, the catch of the day fried fish and there famous octopus. It was spectacular! Chef's kiss!! We had to stop by again on our last night and ordered again the catch of the day fried fish, ribeye tacos and there fried rice! I'm in love and can't wait to visit again! The staff are very friendly and they are all wearing masks and following the COVID-19 guidelines. I hope you guys get taken care by Hector very cool dude, took care of us both times! read more

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If you are in Tulum Beach area. This place is a must if you are a foodie Cool laid back vibe. Service and staff are amazing. We had the Cviche , Lobster and the Octopus special. Incredible. One of the best food experiences. Creative drinks as well. read more

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Really good tacos! Okay, now that's off my chest... La Corrienta is in the "jungle" or heavily tree lined area of Tulum beach road. The mood is set with strong lights and music. Feel like a jungle house vibe. Or server was fast and friendly. We were given chips and salsa to start. Three types of salsa, all were good. I opted for tacos. Fish, shrimp and short rib. They were some of the best I'd had. The rest of the group got either tacos, tuna or shrimp risotto. Everyone enjoyed their food. As far as the drinks, excellent. Though I'm not sure how they pour they spirits here. As tasty as they were, their drinks are not that strong. So take that as you want. All in all, solid place. read more

My friend and I were looking for a dinner spot and found La Corriente via Yelp. I love fish, but I don't eat shellfish so I wasn't sure if there'd be much on the menu that I'd enjoy. She loves shrimp so I figured I could find an app or something and be fine. Upon entering, I immediately loved the vibe. The typical Tulum eco-chic but with great music and friendly staff. Martin was our server and he was the cutest! He was so quick to help us, checked on us throughout the evening and was the sweetest server. He brought us chips and salsa and I devoured the bowl of chips. They're fresh, perfectly salted and came with an assortment of salsas (beware - some are SO spicy!). We started to notice we were getting eaten by mosquitoes and I flagged down one of the staff to ask if they could burn some copal. Ivan lit a huge vessel of copal and walked it throughout the restaurant and I really appreciated that. Okay, so food -- I can only speak to the two dishes I order but I really loved them both. I did the vegan coconut ceviche (the coconut was a little tough but the flavors of the entire dish was great!) and the ahi tuna carnitas. I've never had ahi on a skillet and when it came out, I was afraid it was overcooked but HOLY COW it was so flavorful and so delicious! Before we left, the bartender sent over little shooters of some coconut cocktail and I loved that sweet treat. PS: My friend said the shrimp risotto was the best dish she's EVER had. That's some big talk. I highly recommend coming here. The food was amazing but the staff made sure we left with big smiles on our face. Also, Martin told us to head over to La Zebra for salsa dancing. Thanks for the rec, Martin -- we had a blast dancing the night away! read more

There are a plethora of restaurants to choose from while in Tulum, especially on famed Carr. Tulum-Boca Paila. If you're looking for something more Quiet, quaint, rustic, and romantic that serves Excellent fresh seafood and ceviche: come to La Corriente. Upbeat classic Mexican music is played throughout the day (not loud club music that's often blasted at most restaurants in the area). La Corriente's interior is like a blend of Mexican and Polynesian decor that is very warm and inviting. The place starts to fill up well After sunset when most are out and about on this busy and vibrant street. Expect Super friendly staff from front to back and of course Excellent fresh seafood. They have a dedicated space behind the restaurant for parking. Ask for their recommendations: they will not steer you wrong. You start with complimentary fried tortilla chips (Excellent) and three different dipping sauces that range from very mild to a little spicy. Ask for the extra spicy habanero sauce ($50): it is Excellent and pairs well with Any dish. You'll get fresh warm corn tortillas on the side with any entree. Every food item ordered were standouts and Delicious. From the Ceviche La Corriente (mixed seafood) $345, fresh catch of the day "Esmeralda" (mahi mahi pan seared) $450, to the lightly beer battered snapper chicharron $350 these were all highly recommended by our server. read more

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This spot has been open for only two months but it's a great restaurant. I was staying at a hotel in Tulum in the Hotel Zone and wanted seafood and civeche. My hotel recommended this spot and it did not disappoint. There was only a handful of customers at the restaurant which worried me a little. The staff was super nice and attentive. Mario was our waiter and he was very nice and helpful in telling us there specials. I ordered the La Corriente civeche, it's a great portion of food. I recommend this over the tostada. It was a wonderful civeche. Full of shrimp, octopus, and fish. Next, the ahi tuna tostatada, it was good. Tuna was fresh. Then I got the Taco Cachanilla. Amazing!! Shredded beef, with octopus, and a bell pepper. Fire!! I ordered another one because it was that good. They take credit card and the prices are super reasonable in comparison to everything else in Hotel Zone. Delicious! read more

The best meal we had in Tulum. The smoked cauliflower is amazing. The drinks are delicious. Loved all of the seafood and shrimp dishes. Service was amazing. Prices were much less than nearby places. We sat amongst the trees. Gorgeous setting. We went 3x while we were here. read more

La Corriente - Roasted cauliflower - Seafood Near Me - Tulum, ROO

We came here and the service was very friendly. This was the best seafood we had in Tulum, especially the ceviche and the whole fish, I highly recommend. It is not cheap, like other restaurants in that resort strip, but it's worth it. Our friends are seafood lovers and this is exactly what we were looking for. All restaurants there are aggressive with tipping but it is what it is. read more

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We were visiting Tulum for four nights. On our first night, I turned to Yelp for direction on where to dine and the pictures of the "pulpo" at La Corriente sold us. We arrived around 8:30 PM, and there was one other table. We started off with two Jamaica Mezcal cocktails, and although I am not a fan of Mezcal, the cocktail was perfectly balanced. We shared the Tostada de Atún, Rockefeller Oysters, Raw Oysters, and the special of the night. Everything was delicious, and the service was great. As we dined, mosquitos began swarming our legs, the staff witnessed us itching, and they were kind enough to bring over some mosquito repellent for us. We missed the pulpo on the first night, but fell so in love with our overall experience from the first night, that we returned for the Pulpo on our final night. Once again, our service and food were consistent with the first visit. If you are a seafood fanatic, dont't miss out on this gem! read more

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The smoked shrimp simply amazing. Hidden flavors is cauliflower and mushroom with a flavorful risotto! Much try when you visit Tulum. Got this meal to accompany my beach lunch Instead of eating the hotel restaurant! read more

La Corriente - Smoked Shrimp - Seafood Near Me - Tulum, ROO

Delicious food with gracious servers. Went last night and tonight and will keep returning. Well prepared and nice portions. Good margarita happy hour as well. read more

Great food and great service! I was looking for a good ceviche and stumbled on this place walking around. The staff was friendly and had great food recommendations. We ordered the Ceviche de camarón, aguachiles, and some ribeye tacos to share. Everything was fresh and flavorful. I loved the aguachiles. Will come again! read more

The best meal we had in Tulum. Seafood was fresh and flavorful. The service and the food were both excellent. The staff was organized, friendly and accommodating. The food... whew! Everything I tasted was simply divine. Not one person at our table had a complaint about one morsel of food or drink and we used La Corriente as "the bar" of which we compared other meals. I had the lobster. So flavorful and gorgeous presentation. Comes with rice and beans. I also had the corriente ceviche since it is their specialty. It was flavor explosion. We had guacamole that was fresh and light. Another person in our party had the whole fried fish. Everyone raves about how tasty it was. Be warned... the fish and lobster were both sold by the gram. They were both gigantic. We were not expecting the fish to be that size. Enough to feed two. When we asked for hotter sauce, our waiter was happy to oblige and brought us this amazing mixture with maggi seasoning, lime, habanero, onions, ginger... whew. It was a pretty complement to the lobster and fish. Other people in our party had the fried shrimp and the fried rice. The both loved it. All of our drinks were delicious. Even the non-drinker raves about her virgin pina coloda for the rest of the trip. They even put on Stevie wonder's birthday song when they brought over the birthday surprise. It was a lovely evening because of the great food. It was a magical evening because of the staff. Kudos La Corriente. read more

Where shall I start? We had SEVEN meals at this restaurant during our nine-day stay in Tulum, including a few take outs. Sure it was only a couple hundred steps from our beach house, but what truly drew us back there were the delicious food, the genuinely joyful staff, the quick serving, and COVID-19 aware services. - The whole grilled octopus is divine. One of the best octopus dish I've ever had - Their takes on tacos are brilliant. Try the ribeye taco and the soft-shell crab taco, in particular. The special shrimp tacos are also outstanding. - If you have a small child (ours is 15-month old), chances are that they will love the fish risotto and / or the fried rice with shrimp and octopuses. - Ceviches are refreshing and delightful And many many more... We have tried most of the dishes on the menu (we didn't go for the whole snapper and the lobster because they are too big for us, but you have them covered well in other reviews here) Almost no misses. One thing I noticed is how genuinely happy the staff there are. They are almost always in good spirit. (Compared to some of the grumpy waiters in some of the restaurants on the beach, for example) We love Martin who was fun, polite and thoughtful (he offered to serve our daughter a small dish of grilled octopus legs which is not spicy, as the main dish is). The service is Covid-19 aware. We had our temperature taken before being seated, and hand sanitizer was given. You don't need to wait long for your plates to be served. Average 10-15 minutes. Consistently. Forget about the overpriced beachfront restaurants with excruciatingly long waits. It's a pity that not many people know the place despite the quality of the food. We hope it gets more attention and we will certainly try it again next time we are in the area. read more

Went for our friend's birthday and the place is beautiful, service is friendly (and bilingual), and food was delicious and very reasonably priced. It's just a few more minutes walk from the hecticness of that strip so it's quieter inside which is nice to chat. read more