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    La Negra Tomasa

    4.7 (56 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 8:00 PM
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Casual
    Dogs allowed

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    Wajhi K.

    La Negra Tomasa is an absolute must in Tulum. It's away from the hotels in the heart of the city and even locals rave about this place. Tulum has an amazing seafood culture but LNT takes flavors and creativity to the next level for an awesome vibe, great service and amazing fresh seafood. Go.

    Tostada Salmón and Torresona tower
    Jaime E.

    If Ceviche is your jam then this is your place! We came for a late lunch and were told that a Salsa band would be there at 6pm. On a Wednesday night!! But back to the ceviche: we had the big tower Torresona, of ceviche doused in Clamato juice. Raw and cooked shrimp, tuna, avocado and octopus and cukes. The Clamato was a little different. I realize I'm a ceviche purist so next time I'll get the classic. But my date lined it a lot. We also had the Tostada Salmon. Raw salmon with pineapple chunks. Very refreshing. Over a crispy chip (tho it was juice-laden by the end). They have some nice artisanal beers as well. All around a mighty fine place with great service, low key vibe. Come!

    Asha S.

    You want big portions fresh seafood and affordable prices just ditch the hotel zone and come here. Had the mixed raw and steamed shrimp ceviche for 18$ and it fed both me and my 6'5 gym bro bf! Next door is a coconut water shop and across the street is a kava bar! Definitely come here

    Mezcal y chapulines
    Po W.

    Fucking cute spot in the city, food was so good we had to come back a couple days later bc I couldn't STOP thinking about that Salas they served with the oyster and clams (almejas) chocolata perfect with a ice cold Bohemia I want to bathe in that salsa! We got the Aguachile Mamalón too and so good, salsa verde with just the right amount of heat and so much depth. Shrimp, octopus & Scallops were decent size too (like a U-15), oh and can't forget the guacamole con chapulines (roasted grasshoppers) our server Dana was super nice! Second night we wanted to try a few different things so we got a couple of tostadas and a Caldo de Mariscos. They were both ok, the tostadas depending what you get was drowned in liquid so if you don't eat it in 90sec you'll have soggy mess. ** pro tip ** they serve these little cups of punchy shrimp soup as an amuse bouche, ask for a few and dump it into ur caldo

    Guacamole con chapulines
    Daniel S.

    This restaurant lives up to the hype . Service was exceptional, live music was awesome. The tostadas are absolutely fantastic . We came back a second time . Got the guacamole with grasshoppers. Definitely a great idea. They taste like chicken . La torresona gives you a bit of a show The tostada with tuna and the black sauce was the best plate imo. Cantarito was the best

    Family fun having dinner at La Negra Tamaso.
    Shawn F.

    The tuna tacos were incredible! Sushi tower was great as well. Enjoyed the tuna in the sushi tower the best. Everything here was amazing. Live music, great ambience, & a must see. You are missing out if you don't have a meal here! Service was also amazing. As soon as we ordered the food was delivered. So fresh & tasty!

    5/5, easy! This spot is so good that my party and I went twice during the same vacation time - never happens we nearly have a cardinal rule against this. The ambiance, service, pricing, location, and food are what will leave you missing Tulum in its purity, should you be from elsewhere like us. About the food: we tried a lot, but standouts were the tuna tacos, octopus tacos, and the Chapulines (just go for it) over guacamole. I don't drink, but my party enjoyed the ojo rojo most. We might be back for a third sitting - stay tuned.

    Salmon Tostada, Shrimp Aguachile (Pina), Pulpo Taco
    Ronnie T.

    What a vibe, what an absolute vibe! Dining in at this restaurant truly made my entire trip! Upon walking in, I was greeted by warm and welcoming customer service and seated promptly. They also made sure that the fans were on, to keep the air flowing as it was a hot day. My waiter (Yisus) was also on point! He was very tentative to all of his tables, making sure that they had what they needed. He did not miss a beat! Yisus was also great with recommending delicious dishes. I ordered the pulpo taco, shrimp aguachile (piña) currd in pineapple, and a salmon tostone. While I waited on the dishes, I snacked on totopes (tortilla chips), with a delicious medley of salsas to choose from (spicy, savory, mild). The food came out in no time! The pulpo taco was nice and juicy and loaded with flavor. The fresh toppings and delicious sauce made it all the more appetizing! The shrimp aguachile was both bold and flavorful. I could taste the pineapple and other flavor elements, fresh lime essence encompassed each bite! I was not able to try the salmon tostada, as I was too full and packed it to go. I am excited to enjoy it later on! The cherry on top was listening to the merengue band play as the evening started. Pure soul and rhythm!!! Cheers to good eats!

    Negrita que enamora. Delicious!
    Greg S.

    Very cool spot with delicious food. Looks like an alley between buildings, but has beautiful plants, plenty of shade and a very cool atmosphere. Shrimp ceviche was the only miss; just whole raw shrimp on a plate. The tostados were the way to go; so good. Two tostados is enough for a large meal for one person. Split a few to try more. The mar y Tierra is exactly what it sounds like and I could live off just eating this forever. The La Nuevo was delicious, but the onion rings we ate separately because it wasn't possible to do otherwise. The negrit que enamora stole the show with a ton of fresh tuna and perfectly flavored chili sauce. Delicious!

    Ceviche
    Vanessa M.

    Writing some reviews on yelp to help these places get the attention they deserve (although part of me selfishly wants to keep these a secret). This place tastes as good as it feels! The vibes are great with its intimate but lively interior courtyard space. Stumbled across this randomly walking on this street upon arrival to MX, so happy this was my first place! First of all, their appetizer chips + fish juice + lime shooter thing is AMAZING. SOOOOO good I can't believe it's not the norm everywhere. Split one of their signature tostadas and ceviche. Oh my god, everything tastes so good and fresh! The ceviche portion was huge. The tostada was such a surprise, it was ahi tuna with a blackberry balsamic glaze, WOW! Service was quick and kind. Can't believe how affordable and amazing it was, we loved it so much we ended up coming back for another meal. This time I tried their version of pina colada - it was fancy and strong! The first time we got to experience some local live entertainment. All in all it's a fun, delicious good time and I'll definitely be returning next time I'm in Tulum! Muchas gracias :)

    Definitely over ordered but everything was outstanding
    Mariam M.

    Great service, great food ! Definitely worth a visit if you are in the area. The pulpo taco was my favorite !

    Sharilyn T.

    Bueno, bonito y accesible $. Para ser tulum este lugar tiene buenos precios y la comida es divina. Nos atendió un argentino, excelente servicio.

    Menu (July 2023)
    Kimberly T.

    the La Torresona is really good and worth a try if you dont mind eating raw. That sweet and savoriness of the sauce was perfect! portions are huge too. Had we known though that both our orders were a little similar we wouldve tried something else - we had the La torresona and Classic mixto. Oh well. Space was spacious enough and clean too. Service was also good and communication was not an issue. Glad our hotel front desk recommended the place and we rented a scooter to get here.

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    This place was beautiful and had great cocktails. I don't eat seafood, so I was very limited, but my party loved their dishes.

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    Review Highlights - La Negra Tomasa

    The food is outstandlingly delicious, great modern mexican cuisine, awesome ceviche and tuna tacos!

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    Pescaria Estrada - Not the best octopus. Put your money on the fish.

    Pescaria Estrada

    4.9(82 reviews)
    0.3 km

    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

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    Pescaria Estrada - Grilled Local Hogfish

    Grilled Local Hogfish

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    Shrimp nachos --- amazing!!!

    Kay Nah - Lobster         Grilled lobster in Butter and garlic

    Kay Nah

    4.4(97 reviews)
    0.1 km

    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.

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    Kay Nah
    Kay Nah - Chefs Special Mussels

    Chefs Special Mussels

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    RosaNegra Tulum - RosaNegra Tulum

    RosaNegra Tulum

    3.9(568 reviews)
    5.8 km
    $$$$

    If you're looking for a party vibe while having dinner, this is the spot. From passing out…read moresparklers to everyone to the fire dancers it was all very entertaining. Make sure to make a reservation in advance, especially for Thursday through the weekend. We visited at 8:30 and we felt like it was the perfect time because a lot of the performances began around nine. The service is top-notch. From putting the napkin in your lap to arranging a miniature coat rack to hang your jacket, they pay attention to detail. Not to mention, though the atmosphere takes priority here, the food was also very good. We ordered a steak and the shrimp risotto. The shrimp were colossal. I have never seen shrimp so big. Most of their specialty cocktails are quite acidic and that night I was craving whiskey so I ordered an old-fashioned and it was also very good. I would say this spot in particular is well known for big groups and bachelorette dinners. It is quite loud, so keep that in mind. It's also in line with other nice restaurants in Tulum regarding price, but we felt it was worth it. Lastly, make a note that they charge for water so you're not surprised when you get the bill.

    This was a full-on experience night and easily one of the highlights of the trip. From the moment…read morewe walked in, the place had energy, music, lights, and a crowd clearly there to celebrate something. It never felt stiff or overly formal, just lively and fun the entire evening. The food was excellent across the board, but the standout was the tomahawk steak presentation. When it arrived, sparklers, drums, and all eyes on the table, it honestly felt like some kind of ceremonial animal sacrifice in the most entertaining way possible. Over the top? Absolutely. Memorable? Even more so. Great atmosphere, great service, and legitimately great food to back it up. We laughed, ate way too much, and left buzzing from the whole experience. A true 5-star night in Tulum.

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    RosaNegra Tulum - Chargrilled octopus 10/10

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    Chargrilled octopus 10/10

    La Barracuda Tulum - Garlic shrimp

    La Barracuda Tulum

    4.2(81 reviews)
    0.9 km
    $

    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.

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    La Barracuda Tulum - Grilled fish tacos

    Grilled fish tacos

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    Shrimp tacos

    La Negra Tomasa - seafood - Updated May 2026

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