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.

We were craving some local seafood and found this place off the main touristy area of Tulum. The…read moreseafood was fresh and cooked really well. I thought the fish was a little over-fried but my husband liked it that way. The grilled octopus was not overcooked, but in fact very tender, and cooked with this red sauce that made it very juicy. These were their two recommended dishes and I'm glad we got to try them. Just be careful with the water here (like any place in Mexico). I think I got sick because my drink had ice in it, which melted and contaminated my drink. Small mixed ceviche 10/10 - We were pleasantly surprised by the serving size ("THIS is a small?") Grilled octopus with ajillo 9/10 Fried fish (catch of the day) 8/10

Though this place came recommended, it was our worst food experience on our trip to Tulum…read more Everything I ordered or tasted was pretty awful, the two stars is for the helpful server. The grilled fish tacos were tasteless, the shrimp nachos were covered with cheese that tasted like glue and the shrimp were simply laid on top, no seasoning. And to make matters worse, we can only pay with cash. I went to the cash machine and made a mistake thinking I was getting American $$ but ended up taking out only $17 in pesos which cost $8. I had to do it again and that cost another $8. That aside, the food in this establishment was simply inedible.

This was my first stop on my vacation to Tulum and it was a great experience. Food prices were…read morecheap and the meal was good. My friend and I purchased a hamburger and when it was served we started to laugh - there was a random hot dog on it. I've never seen that but maybe that is normal. The burger itself was tasty. I tried the shrimp ceviche and it was very fresh. To top it all off, I enjoyed the best NA pina colada of my trip. It wasn't overly sweet - so tropical. You must enjoy one of those.

I went out looking for another establishment, which I couldn't find. I searched Yelp and Google and…read morethey appeared promising so I stopped by. I parked next door in front of the store. But as I approached I was a little annoyed with the dogs and cats that appeared to be lingering around outside of their place. So I hesititantly came in anyway. (IM NO PET LOVER AND DONT LIKE EATING WITH ANIMALS NEAR MY FOOD! ) I ordered and my drinks and food came quickly. 2 HUGE dogs wandered in and started begging for food. A patron at another table decides to feed them. ***EYE ROLL*** Now the dogs are looking for everyone to feed them. Going table to table. I DO NOT PLAY WITH ANIMALS!!!! So I'm instantly irritated that I have to keep showing these dogs off while I'm trying to enjoy my meal. Loss of 2 stars for the dogs. The food was ok. Wouldn't probably return because the animals roam Free and I dont like that.

This is a cute side of the road shack, chill atmosphere and mexican vibes. They have your standard…read moremexican fare with an off road atmosphere next to the busy highway. Good place on the edge of town to fuel up before your next journey. Decent food for a decent price.

Absolutely loved this place! A true hidden gem just a street away from all the hustle and bustle of…read moreTulum. The food is authentic, delicious, and incredibly affordable. If you're looking for a spot that feels local and genuine, this is it. Order the guacamole

Came here with 16 other people so that's why this place gets two stars instead of one…read more But very slow service, it seemed the waiters had no idea how to communicate with each other. After attempting to ask for water three times, I had to wait in front of the waiter for him to give me water begrudgingly. I ordered the "rellenos de marisco" and was saddened when it was mostly egg and not fish inside. Luckily for me, my food came out soon and my hunger was quenched. Others like my girlfriend did not fair as well as she waited more than an hour for her fajitas that only had 4 meager pieces of steak in it. Her dad's shrimp skillet had uncooked shrimp and her uncle's fish still had the guts inside. Two people threw up immediately after the meal and many more had the runs later on. I would not recommend this place for the service or for the taste in food.

My family and I stopped at Casa Maria for lunch after spending the morning at the beach in Tulum…read more The whole complex, including the hotel and restaurant, was amazing and beautifully designed. When we arrived, there was no one else at the restaurant yet. The server informed us that they were only accepting cash because the credit card machine was not working. Despite this, the staff was very attentive, frequently checking on us and taking our orders promptly. My kids got lemonade, and my wife and I enjoyed Victoria beers. We ordered fish, shrimp, and sirloin tacos, with the fish tacos being my favorite. My kids had chicken with mole and cheese empanadas. The food was delicious! I'll definitely come back here on my next trip to Tulum.

While the views and ambiance here are wonderful, that's pretty much where the experience stops. I…read morecame here for a bachelorette party and I have to say everything from the drinks to the food were extremely disappointing. The drinks were extremely sour (I got a margarita and an espresso martini and both were not good) and the food was overcooked and lack flavor (I got the shrimp tacos which were inedible). To add to this, the service was extremely slow. This dinner took 4 hours and it was terrible to leave hungry while spending a good amount. I would go elsewhere than come here.

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

No repeats is usually a vacay rule. But when in the Yucatán, this spot is an exception to the rule…read more 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!

Service was excellent. there was a live band when we were having dinner. the food was very good…read more 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

The best food I've had in Tulum two years in a row! Simply amazing!…read more 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.

Large open air restaurant off the Main Street in Tulum. Serving Mexican food, I split an order of…read moreceviche with my friend. The medium sized order is enough to split in my opinion. Served with house made tortilla chips, the ceviche was made with grilled onions and wasn't overly citrusy. I don't recall the price, but it was run of the mill. Make sure you have cash.

There are no pretensions at El Capitan. No tasting menus. No molecular foams or curated playlists…read more Just a thatched roof, plastic chairs, the smell of salt and citrus, and plates of seafood so massive they could capsize a canoe. This is the kind of place you stumble into half-sunburned and salt-crusted, not looking for a culinary revelation -- and yet, it finds you anyway. You sit down, order the mixed ceviche, and suddenly you're wondering why anyone bothers with fine dining at all. Bright, briny, and unapologetically fresh, the ceviche arrives on a platter fit for Poseidon himself -- octopus, shrimp, fish, maybe a few things you don't ask too many questions about. All of it kissed with lime, chili, and a generosity that's almost suspicious. They serve food here like someone's abuela is worried you haven't eaten in days. You think, "Surely this isn't all for me." Oh, but it is. Cash only. Of course. Because the best places always are. Bring pesos, not plastic. And the cats -- oh, the cats. They don't beg. They know better. They own the place. Stray royalty lounging in the shade, slinking between tables, giving side-eye to tourists who haven't earned their stripes yet. They're part of the charm, part of the rhythm of a place. El Capitan isn't trying to be cool. It just is.

We had a lovely morning exploring the Tulum Ruins and we were extremely hot, thirsty, and hungry…read morewhen we walked by this welcoming establishment. They seated us right away, in the direct path of a refreshing fan and took our drink orders. They have a wonderful selection of local beers to choose from. They came out promptly and accompanied by a frosty cold mug, which was such a nice touch. They brought us chips and salsa as we waited and their salsa was so unique and quite tasty. We decided to get their nachos and wow! Their nachos were the best food we had the entire week we were in Mexico, just absolutely delicious. The staff were all extremely friendly, helpful, and quick. We enjoyed every single moment of our visit here. If you are in the area stop in here and you will not be disappointed! Pros: *Delicious nachos *Great staff *Good location *Great beer selection *Takes credit cards Cons: *You may spend too much money because you won't want to leave haha

We came here in early March prior to the current COVID-19 pandemic. This is one of a few…read morerestaurants located near the entrance to the archaeological site of Tulum. Our tour bus dropped us at the entrance of another restaurant and told us to meet there, so of course we had to eat at a different place. After touring the incredible ruins of Tulum on a very hot day, we stopped in here. The restaurant is attractive. They have swings for seats at the bar and a grass-thatched roof. They take credit cards, so that's always a plus. Their beers are cold and they have a decent selection. They also make tropical cocktails and the menu is diverse--Mexican food, or pizzas & burgers for the less adventurous tourist. They also have vegetarian/vegan options available on their menu. While we didn't eat the pizza, it looked good. They have their own wood-fired brick pizza oven. The chips and salsa and the guacamole were very tasty. It's not very crowded and the bartender and waiter were friendly. The prices aren't that bad at all (I don't know why I've seen some other reviews with people complaining about the cost).

This popped up as a suggestion and based on the reviews and the line when I got there I figured I'd…read moregive it a try. Had to be good, right? Ordered two safe options: fish taco and shrimp taco and was highly disappointed. Also ordered the tostada mixta. I'm not a huge fan of ceviches, etc but wanted to see what the hype was. Personally didn't like it so this review is mainly based on the tacos. They were supposed to be fried in a tempura style batter. They arrived cold, no crisp or texture. It was almost like they pre-fried them and attempted to reheat on the grill but didn't leave them on long enough. Also the tortillas weren't heated up. I'd pass on the tacos and stick to the other options. They do welcome you with a plate of chips and shrimp broth which I thought was a nice touch. Otherwise very lively place. Cocktails looked good. Likely a wait.

This place is amazing! Food is delicious with down to earth prices (in the middle of trendy…read moreoverpriced and underwhelming competitors) Service was so friendly and the patio set up invites you to disconnect and live the moment. We also saw a typical Mayan fire dance. Very impressive.