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La Malinche

4.7 (85 reviews)
Closed • 10:00 am - 1:00 AM (Next day)

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Casual
Touristy
Outdoor seating

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Chicken fajita burrito
Shanique M.

When in TULUM... come to La Malinche!! FRESH, Authentic Mexican cuisine!! Amazing! And the servers were super kind and accommodating.

Lunch
Monika M.

Amazing and absolutely delicious! I had the shrimp and beef tacos so good. I'll be back for sure!

The newlyweds, family, and friends on our last night in Tulum.
Kevin C.

Brought a group of 22 people in three cars for a last meal together. No reservation, straight walk ins. Caught Erica and the staff by surprise. But they were quick to pull tables and chairs together and split the bill three ways without any hassle. I got to say, besides the friendly staff they have the best Octopus tacos you'll taste. The queso fundido was also a hit amongst our group. The drinks were prepared just right. The coolest thing about this place is that they offered us a traditional treat which were grilled crickets. Yes. That's not a typo. They sell grilled cricket tacos. I was curious to try so was happy that they brought a lil wooden table with grilled crickets, lime orange slices, and a shit of Mezcal. Traditionally, you eat the cricket, take the shot, suck the wedge. The taste? Honestly it tasted like seasoned crispy chicken skin. Pretty good. I might start grilling them at home instead of killing them . No but seriously, very chill ambience with friendly staff and good food. Having problems with my phone so will upload what pics I can once I'm able to.

Grasshoppers with Mezcal and local lime. Yum.
Vicci M.

We walked to this little hidden gem from our hotel and not only were we greeted with some courtesy appetizers, we were also surprised with a chance to try some sautéed grasshoppers coupled with Mezcal and local fresh lime. Having never eaten a grasshopper I figured this was the time and place to do it and Wow, they were actually really good. Think garlic potato chip. The service was amazing, the 6 different tacos were spot on and the prices so cheap for the amount of food we got. We'll be back and of all the places you can eat in Tulum we loved supporting the smaller local businesses above the larger hotel venues for a legit Tulum experience.

Shrimp a la Talla and pork pastor
Natalie T.

We ve come to La Malinche about 3 times on our vacation. The Tacos are sooooooo good and the prices are great. My favorites were the chorizo tacos, Pulpo tacos, fish a la Talla and the shrimp a la Talla. We ll probably come back again tonight lol seriously can't get enough of these tacos.

Passion fruit margarita

Authentic Mexican food and the passion fruit margarita was on point. loved it! A must visit spot if you're in Tulum.

Chicken fajita burrito.

This place is so good. Casual, festive, authentic atmosphere and the best food we had all trip. The sopes and conchinita pibil tacos are to die for. I'd take this place over a fancy one every day of the week. The waiter was awesome too. Had a great night.

Ceviche and bomb margaritas!!
Lanae T.

OMG!! Some of the best guac, ceviche, tacos and queso I have EVER had! The margaritas were strong and amazing! The tacos were good and the guac and ceviche were so fresh and filling!! It was so affordable too! One of the best Mexican spots in my opinion over taboo, rosanegra or any other spot on that strip! It's a cute small mom and pop place. Come here for bomb food! Go to the other places for the fun!

La Malinche Kitchen
Jay F.

Checked this place out because of the Yelp reviews and I gotta say the yelp fam didn't miss with La Malinche. Strong selection of seafood and meat tacos and their shrimp aguachile was citrusy just how I like it. The service was friendly and spot on with the recommendations. The place itself reminds me of a fiesta with the banderitas and all the fun colors. The cocktails were refreshing and perfect for the hot Tulum son. Definitely recommend.

Abriana B.

One of the best spots in Tulum! We went here our last night and the food was amazing! Appetizer: Definitely order the guacamole, it was fresh and you could tell the chips were homemade. We also got the melted cheese with steak which was to die for! Drinks: We tried the Michelada, pina colda, and margarita all of them were good, reasonably priced and the size of them were big! Tacos: All the tacos we had were amazing! I would recommend getting 4 and try all different kinds!! The chicken fajita, sundried beef, Al pastor shriml, and the vegan mushroom were the 4 I had! My favorites were the shrimp and mushroom tacos! They provide you with onions, sour cream, and a couple hot sauces to put on your tacos! Overall I would recommend this place to anyone going to Tulum. It was so cheap, delicious food, and a cute laid back atmosphere!

Grilled Octopus and Al Pastor Taco
Marat P.

La Malinche is a very quaint spot. I've tried a lot of ceviche af this mixto was flavorful and very fresh. The Pastor Taco was absolutely fuego!!! Lots of flavor to it for sure. The grilled octopus taco was tender and perfectly grilled. Finally the passion fruit mezcalita. You get the seeds age pulp of the passion fruit which I love. Is definitely a place to come back to, and the jams were sold too. Thanks for the fantastic service.

Dining area
Nicole C.

The chorizo tacos with cheese were my favorite along with the esquites! The server was very nice and the music was a vibe. A little pricey which is why I gave it 4 stars, but overall very good.

Johnny the legend
Jim Bob C.

Amazing food and ambiance but the highlight for us was the waiter, Johnny. He was so friendly and kind to us. I would return just to visit with him again.

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Good, friendly, tasty, I will return. Can't really remember what I consumed, but good memories

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Inexpensive, fantastic food. Passionfruit margaritas is 10/10. Reasonable prices, unlike many spots nearby.

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5 years ago

We had lunch here today. Great tacos. Had the crickets, pork and steak. Chips and guacamole. Solid casual lunch spot.

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5 years ago

I emailed Yelp to see if they could add a 6th star for this place. WOW.... Margs were fantastic and tacos were great. Very authentic.

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Great simple little taco place, great service great tacos great drinks!! Will come again for lunch

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food is great.,must try the octopus tocos and ceviches. but the cocktails are very light on alcohol

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Best taco place hands down !!! Been coming to Tulum for 4 years and this place stays consistent!!

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Todos Santos - The bar setting is lovely here!

Todos Santos

4.6(5 reviews)
6.7 km
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Casa Jaguar has a great mixology bar, these were the best drinks we've had in Tulum and only a…read morelittle bit more expensive. Bryan was very knowledgeable and attentive, so everyone got *exactly* what they wanted . I went with a mezcal rosemary based cocktail. My friends got a passion fruit tequila and spicy mezcal ones. Our only regret was not being able to stay for dinner since we didn't make reservations. Lesson learned.

Todos Santos was a super hip bar in the heart of downtown Tulum. We were wandering around downtown…read moreTulum on my birthday and I was complaining about being way to sober for a birthday afternoon, and Todos Santos magically appeared... like out of a dream. The space was gorgeous... like rustic, jungle chic. It seemed a little out of place on the main strip (it looked very different than most of the other places), but that's what drew us in. They had a menu of inventive cocktails that featured local ingredients (guanabana, mango, coconut milk) and lots of different types of mezcal. The drinks were delicious and the music and atmosphere was awesome. It felt like a Brooklyn bar transplanted into Mexico (sorry if I sound like a snobby New Yorker :-)). There were only 2 other people in the bar, the bartender, Ulysses, and the owner (I think), Jonathan. They were 2 super friendly young guys. They gave us a brief history of Mezcal and told us all about the different local ingredients they used. I think this place only opened a few months ago. It seemed like business may be a bit slow, but we drove by late at night a few days later and it was pretty crowded. The crowd was all tourists, European expats, etc... no locals... I didn't even see any locals working there. I loved the bar, but I love supporting locals, so I feel a little odd giving such a colonized place 5 stars, so solid 4 stars from me. If you're looking for a cool a cool bar to have a tasty cocktail, definitely check it out.

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Todos Santos - Photo with Raul on our last night in Tulum.

Photo with Raul on our last night in Tulum.

Todos Santos - Small sign out front

Small sign out front

Todos Santos - Rosemary mezcal, passion fruit tequila, tequila something and spicy mezcal cocktails  that were

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Rosemary mezcal, passion fruit tequila, tequila something and spicy mezcal cocktails that were

Swoon Rooftop - Concrete hot air balloon

Swoon Rooftop

4.7(22 reviews)
6.3 km

Came here on a whim the first night my boyfriend and I were in Tulum. It is a gem. The rooftop…read moresetting is simply gorgeous and elevated so you feel the nice breeze against this town's hot weather. Quite romantic too! All the drinks and pizza we ordered were absolutely delicious. I was surprised a place like this existed in Tulum - an aesthetic pizza bar that rivals, if not exceeds, some of the best similar spots in LA. Even the music was on point, everyone here was drinking and having a good time but I especially love how all patrons were comfortably spaced out. Service also warrants 5 stars itself. Our server was a gentleman but also fun to talk to. He was super accommodating and attentive, but also left us alone during the right moments. Definitely coming back here when I visit Tulum again!

This is a very cool place. I do have to say the menu has changed. A number of previous pictures…read morethat people posted here of there food is not available on the new menus. But the dinner my daughter and I had was delicious. We were seated right away. Up to the roof top we go. There are 4 levels to this restaurant. Each has their own vibe. The service was top notch, always attentive to our needs. Everyone was very friendly here. This restaurant is great for large groups. They have a number of rooms that can accommodate 15 to 20 people in an intimate setting. The roof top view is cool if you are a people watcher. Give it a try, you will be glad you did.

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Swoon Rooftop - Top of Tulum deck.

Top of Tulum deck.

Swoon Rooftop - Hookah bar

Hookah bar

Swoon Rooftop - Ceiling of the space egg...

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Ceiling of the space egg...

Encantada - Broken chair needs updating

Encantada

4.2(5 reviews)
1.7 km

They advertise peace abounds, it doesn't. Loud music past 12am and was told it's just a party…read moremeaning I shouldn't be bothered on my honeymoon that there is loud music all night and constant saws, drills and hammering all day. Worst part of my honeymoon is my stay here. Giving them A chance to make it right, if not I will update with detailed review,sincerely exhausted upset frustrated newlywed DON'T BOOK HERE IF YOU WANT A QUIET ROMANTIC HONEYMOON we did NOT get what we paid for, cried myself to sleep due to stress #namronhospitality #peaceabounds

We were initially reluctant to leave Mi Amor and switch to Encantada for the second half of the…read moretrip. We were wrong! Service: Tulum is very hospitality-focused so everyone is pretty nice, but they REALLY bent over backward here. From the welcome cocktail to the complimentary 20-minute massages, everyone was extremely welcoming and really went out of their way to make our stay special. Food: Breakfast is included, delicious, and authentic. Rooms: Beautiful. You are literally in a tree house. The bed is massive and comfortable. Location: Right on the beach and steps away from all the "hotspots". One of the highlights on our trip was sitting on the beach chairs at night and seeing all the huge turtles come out of the ocean to nest/lay eggs! Minor downsides: Limited number for rooms, so don't expect to be able to check in early. They have AC but some of it escapes through the walls. Lastly, you can hear faint club music from inside the room pretty late into the night, but it wasn't loud enough to bother us. Overall, we'd definitely return!!

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Encantada - Broken chair in arrival nowhere to sit, didn't replace chairs

Broken chair in arrival nowhere to sit, didn't replace chairs

Encantada - Towels are very old and scratchy, not sure how the have received awards here

Towels are very old and scratchy, not sure how the have received awards here

Encantada - 2 examples, literally counted 7 different stains colors on sheets,cover and pillowcases

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2 examples, literally counted 7 different stains colors on sheets,cover and pillowcases

Papaya Playa Beach Bar - Espresso martini

Papaya Playa Beach Bar

3.7(36 reviews)
1.2 km

This beach club was super fun! Located in the heart of Tulum, Mexico. It gave iii points vibes…read morehonestly, when you walk in it's as if you're walking into a trippy garden. There's someone doing face jewels as soon as you walk in, not sure how much it was but it looked super pretty. There's a system to get drinks where you reload your wristband with money and they scan it every time you order a drink to deduct each transaction. The only bad thing is that whatever you have left on the bracelet goes to waste because you can't get your money back. Each drink was kinda pricey, between $30-$40. I would suggest pre-gaming before coming or buying a table. The music was good, it was a lot of tiki tiki. There is a beach view from the dance floor. Everyone was very nice, the staff were extremely busy but attended each customer in a timely manner. I ordered an espresso martini, the presentation was great but the taste wasn't as balanced as I preferred. It taste more like tequila rather than coffee. I then switched back to vodka/sodas. I highly recommend you check this spot out for a night of dancing and fun!

We stayed at the Papaya Playa Project, and so obviously this beach bar was part of our daily…read moreroutine: grab a carajillo each morning from the bar, lay out on the beach and order margs and ceviche from the waitstaff... but the highlight of our stay (other than our friend's wedding), was the full moon dance party they host every full moon. There is no cover for hotel guests. They had live music, artists doing body paint, dancers... If you're staying in Tulum and your hotel or airbnb tragically doesn't have a pool or beach access, consider reservations at Papaya Playa Beach Bar. You can also buy tickets from their website.

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Papaya Playa Beach Bar - SEAFOOD GRILL

SEAFOOD GRILL

Papaya Playa Beach Bar - FETTUCCINE & SHRIMP

FETTUCCINE & SHRIMP

Papaya Playa Beach Bar - Tree of Gratitud

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La Malinche - cocktailbars - Updated October 2026

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