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La Gloria de Don Pepe

4.7 (20 reviews)
ModerateSpanish, Tapas Bars
Closed 1:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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Ruth P.

Wow. Wow. Wow. This little gem was THE unexpected find of the trip one balmy evening in Tulum. I never thought I would be searching for a Spanish tapas place in Mexico, but let alone consider it the best dining experience I've had in all of Mexico. And yet here I am, leaving the only review of my trip! The owner, Miguel, greeted us and seated us himself, a suave but humble Spaniard soul who immediately credited his wife with the most charming corner restaurant. "She's the boss, I just work here." And we were hooked. We felt like we were served as family, but also with the utmost care, and special care given to sanitation. Lorena was our darling server, with so much heart and conviction for her meals she recommended with utmost integrity. In the end, we ordered three tapas (patatas bravas, the eggplant and peppers, and a special chorizo) and the paella marisco, which portioned for two was more than enough for three! We enjoyed fresh tinta de verano and enjoyed a fabulous meal off the often-overly-touristy Tulum path. The only problem we had in our experience was leaving, knowing that not enough people might know about this taste of Europe nestled in bohemia to help it survive the pandemic economy. If you're looking for a break from tacos, PLEASE give these lovely humans your business!

Pulpo con patatas

Spanish tapas and paella in Tulum! Legit quaint spot. Small family run operation. I ordered some of everything. Patatas, a fantastic charcuterie plate, octopus with potatoes, coquetas. And paella. All delicious this place is absolutely worth checking out.

Empty clam shells.. Reminded me of "tallarinas" a small reddish elongated clams from south of Spain and Portugal.
Dan P.

Well, I think this will be the first review for this Restaurant. My family of 5 and I, thoroughly enjoyed this place. We ordered a salad, grilled eggplant and peppers, a plate of charcuterie, shrimp al mojo, and sautéed clams to share and we ordered a seafood paella as our main course. The portions for tapas are what they are, small but thats tapas. They were all delicious. But, the paella was excellent. We traveled to Spain couple years ago and we had paella everywhere that we went. And, I must say that it was very comparable to the best that we had in Spain. It had a good amount of variety of seafood and good seasoning, and the slightly toasted bottom of the paella made it an excellent paella. We were about to order six portions of paella when the server suggested us that we only get four since we had so many tapas, and she said that would be enough. I loved that from a server! Wherever Restaurant that you go, most servers try to pad the bill by having you order more than necessary, just to pad their gratuity. Indeed, the four portions were more than enough. This is a hidden gem in Tulum. The chef owner is from Barcelona and he certainly brings a piece of Catalunya to Tulum.

Chris I.

Would recommend if you are in downtown Tulum for a couple of days. Not authentic Mexican food (as it is a Spanish Tapas spot), but the food was excellent none the less. We got the seafood paella and a charcuterie plate. The paella was delicious! There are quite a few great paella places back in Texas that we frequent, and this place bested all of them. Also, the drinks were delicious and poured heavy :-) Anyways, if you're looking to change it up from the typical Mexican cuisine while you are in Tulum, this is an excellent choice.

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Highly recommend coming here if you're in Tulum. Such an amazing dinner to share with friends.

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We've had a lot of great food here in Tulum of many different nationalities - this may of been the best.

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Mora Mora - Concierto de "Comisario Pantera"

Mora Mora

4.2(36 reviews)
1.3 km
$$

First of all, the food was absolutely outstanding! We had the hummus stuffed mushrooms to start,…read moreand I had vegan fajitas while the hubs had The Sloppy Chipotle. Every bite was better than the last and the portions were generous. The iced Irish coffees were the icing on the cake; I'd never had an iced Irish coffee but I think I'm spoiled now. However, what really sets Mora Mora apart is the vibe, the atmosphere. We were only planning on having dinner then heading out to the club, but we enjoyed it all so much we ordered another coffee and just chilled for an hour more. The restaurant is set in the middle courtyard of an old Spanish type villa, but there is thought provoking graffiti everywhere, and even the menu has political poetry and statements throughout. It all certainly made for some good conversation starters; in fact the menu was so well done with literature, I asked if I could take one home and was enthusiastically told yes. Over our two-ish hours there, two different live bands played a few songs and a female doo-wop group beautifully harmonized their hearts out to lively applause. After the bands left the stage, they played a Spotify station of ChillStep music that I eventually had to ask them for, as each song was so perfect for a laid back meal and conversation. At no point was the music ever overpowering but it certainly held the attention. Mora Mora is a fantastic place to go with friends or a laid back dinner date. It takes a few minutes to find and you have to make a reservation, as it has a very 1920's speakeasy vibe. I wouldn't be surprised if the younger crowd held political meetings there. I don't speak much Spanish, but the entire experience was so outstanding, I had to use Google translate to let the Mami at the door know just how pleased we were with the entire evening spent there. 10/10 will go back.

Hour wait for food. People allowed to dance in front of jazz musicians, reserved seating takes…read moretables before arriving. Used to be great, only had bad service but now none of my group go due to service and focus not on the musicians.

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Tempo

Tempo

4.5(60 reviews)
12.0 kmZona Hotelera
$$$$

My husband and I stayed at Paradisus Cancun for our 4 year anniversary and although it was an…read moreall-inclusive resort, we could not resist trying their only restaurant that garnered 5 diamonds in Mexico (equivalent to Michelin guide in the States) even though it would be a separate cost. And let me tell you, it was absolutely worth it! After enjoying resort food and drinks for 5 days, our palettes were graced with an absolutely delicious take on Latin fine dining. From the food to the service, we thoroughly enjoyed each carefully prepared dish that was bursting with flavor and complexity. We indulged in the wine-pairing along with our 7 course meal, and left completely satisfied. Our server was very kind and provided excellent service throughout the night (please forgive my memory -- I forgot his name.) But overall, we are so glad that we tried Tempo and it was worth the extra charge, despite being surrounding by several other all-inclusive restaurants! If you have the means to try Tempo during your stay at Paradisus Cancun, I highly recommend coming here. You won't regret it!

Excellent! From the food to the serve, I couldn't have asked for more! As soon as you walk in you…read moreare greeted with a glass of delicious bubbly and seated near the piano while your table is prepared. We opted for the tasting menu experience, I had the vegetarian and my partner had the regular both with a total of 7 courses and about 4-5 complementary courses. The presentation was wonderful as were the flavor combinations for each dish. The portions are perfect and if you don't fill up on bread (like we did but it's so good!) you should leave more than satisfied. The standout to me was the truffled honey ice component of a savory dish, I was also a HUGE fan of the cheese platter which was perfectly paired with sweet accents to offset the sharpness of the cheeses. After the dessert course they also gave me to very nicely decorated pistachio macarons for my birthday! If you find yourself in Cancun definitely check out Tempo. A Michelin Star Tasting Menu for approximately $100, what is there to think about? Hope you get Daniel as your waiter he is the best!

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Beachwalk Cafe - Shrimp cocktail

Beachwalk Cafe

4.2(22 reviews)
11.8 kmZona Hotelera
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The most convenient lunch option at the JW is the poolside restaurant, the Beachwalk Cafe. The…read morestaff is incredibly friendly and take great care of you, regardless of where you decide to sit. The food is average at best and by far the worst on the property, but people don't mind. The prices are reasonable and it's comparing apples to oranges when looking at the nicer restaurants. It's hard to complain when you're being delivered food in your lounger by the pool. Throughout my stay, I tried a variety of options with the turkey club being my favorite. The fries always showed up a tad soggy in each dish. The quesadilla and nachos were both very basic. The veggies were a refreshing snack to enjoy by the pool. The cocktails were all delicious as well. Overall, you don't have many lunch options on property so this is what everyone is doing.

We were sitting by the pool and decided to be completely decadent, so instead of walking 10-15 feet…read moreto the Cafe, we ordered poolside. The food still comes from the Cafe, but there are servers who will bring your food to you in case you are too lazy to get up. That was us. The wife had the shrimp cocktail and really liked it. The shrimp was fresh and the cocktail sauce had a nice kick. I had the JW burger because I was in the mood for something plain. I was not expecting much because, honestly, how many times has anyone gotten good poolside food? But I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of the meat and it was quite sizable, probably half a pound. The bacon was good quality and cooked to crisp. The lettuce and tomato were good, the cheddar was good, everything about that burger was good. I had the Cajun chips and they were good. I think the burger was about $15-16 USD but it was worth it. I would definitely eat here again and maybe next time I will get up from my poolside seat and walk a few feet to sit at the Cafe (which overlooks the pools).

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La Gloria de Don Pepe - spanish - Updated May 2026

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