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.

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.

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.

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.

The food is amazing. I got the steak tartare, steak, pasta, and a chocolate tart…read more HOWEVER when I got my delivery, the food was in shambles. The pasta leaked everywhere, the tart came broken as if the delivery man maybe took a piece? & the steak tartare was a giant mush. Worst part is I specifically asked for utensils and of course it came with none. So I couldn't even really eat my food especially the steak. Please DO BETTER because your food is actually good.

High quality authentic Italian food! Amidst the power outage in Tulum, this restaurant had a power…read moregenerator running and was pushing out quality cuisine. The service is very good, with the waiters/servers ensuring that you are comfortable, and are aware of all the deliciousness on the menu. The ambiance is very chill, yet lively at the same time. You can enjoy your meal amongst others who are dining in. I ordered a mixed salad which was delicious, and also linguini with clams and tomatoes. The linguini was on point! I could tell that the pasta was fresh and handmade!!! The sauce was so delicious with nice earthy notes of garlic and herbal notes of parsley. What a treat! Cheers to good eats!

The food was ok…read more The encanto burger was really well seasoned. I also enjoyed the home made chips. You mainly will go for the atmosphere. It looks really nice inside and feelings like you are in the jungle in the middle of the city. The service was fairly quick but you don't have a lot of options. If you have a picky eaters it might not be a good experience But everyone was nice and I would go back for the atmosphere alone. Price wise, things are fairly priced.

Beautiful spot with romantic ambiance. Came for dinner for date night. Made reservations for two…read moreonline, super easy with text and email reminders. Pros: - service was excellent - turned on the fan for us and brought an extra one as well - provided bug spray upon seating - food was solid. We ordered the Caesar salad to share, pork belly tacos and a veg tacos. Notes: - The wine pour was very small for the $200MX price. Although the wine itself was very nicely balanced and tasted great with the chilled glass. Just be prepared to spend more than usual for drinks.

Really Really good tasting food! Affordable (about 1,300 pesos for 4 people) & Delicious. Try the…read morecoconut shrimp, it was the best I've ever had. Good service, fresh food and I believe there's an actual chef making the dishes! Highly recommend

Nice ambiance, well decorated, definitely trying to create a party atmosphere. The tequila at the…read moredoor was a nice touch. We had the bone marrow tacos as an appetizer and that was really different and delicious. The main course was a loss for me. We had the coconut shrimp and salmon. The salmon was better, but the coconut shrimp wAs underwhelming and tasted like bar food. The dip was extremely sweet. Also not fan of being hovered over by staff and constantly taking plates and drinks that weren't finished. Presentation didn't match the taste.

Stopped by via recommendation from our cenote guide. They have a physical English menu, but would…read morerecommend looking @ the online menu because it has pictures, and more details about each item (what else it comes with). The ceviche and fried fish looked good, although we didn't order. Great complimentary tortilla chips - comes with pico, couple salsas (one spicy, one not), white sauce, limes, and chopped jalapenos (also to be used with your food). Started with fries for the table, which were very crispy, and flaky on the inside. As for entrees, Consensus was the fish tacos (especially diablo) were very tender and tasty. The octopus tacos came with good portions, but pieces of octopus weren't very bite sized (not a problem). Shrimp tacos were very buttery. Got the skirt steak (comes with medium sized enchiladas, small portion of rice and bean), which was also alright - tender but not juicy. Also got the hamburger, which was definitely skippable - seemed like ground chicken. Total for 6 people was about $100 (USD), which was very fair. Friendly and fast service. General consensus is to get seafood items.

The place is ok. The food is a lot but the quality is not good…read more The fish was kind of ok, but nothing special. The empanadas were awful, don't order them, they tasted horrible. The soup was also ok. The only good thing was the flan . That I loved. I'm giving the 3 STARS basically because of the service, they are fast and attentive, otherwise, I'll leave a 1 STAR REVIEW.

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.