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    La Providencia

    4.2 (21 reviews)
    PriceyMexican, Bars
    Open 6:30 pm - 10:30 PM

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    Quiet
    Classy
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Amy H.

    Just wow!! We felt very fortunate to snag a table here in our visit without a reservation, which is next to impossible. The owners have a little hidden gem in the woods on the outskirts of downtown zipolite. The service is impeccable and the food is remarkable and while you could say expensive for zipolite it is still beyond reasonable. I cannot wait to go back!!

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    Jonathan R.

    Like a culinary oasis in a coastal desert, this is the place that gets my vote for "best restaurant" in this small, remote little coastal region tucked away on the coast of Oaxaca. The atmosphere of the restaurant is beautiful, the service was gracious and on point. Cocktails were delicious, and the food was really good. The quality of food at this restaurant was by far, the best we encountered in this area. I had a Tlapeno sopa, delicious, a Chile relleno that was executed to crispy perfection full of 3 types of Oaxacan cheese. Others in our party had great steak, fresh Dorado, grilled, coconut crusted shrimp with mango salsa and several desserts that were equally fabulous. Highly recommend this place.

    Patrick S.

    I had a reservation for New Years Eve which was also my husband's birthday and I wanted to do something special for it. I made the reservation via email with a two possible four top. I received a response "Ok! That's great. We'll do. Thanks !" from Javier. I decided on 12/30 while in Zipolite to stop by the restaurant to confirm my reservation and a special dessert. I was greeted by a man who seemed to be disturbed by my presence and proceeded to yell at me "NO" every time I ask him about my reservation. I told him I had confirmed via email my reservation for 4 and he said "NO!, only 2!" I told that was ok, since he lost his mind over it. Then I ask for something special for the dessert and he said condescending that maybe he can " put a little candle or something." This whole interaction left a bad taste in my mouth. I decided to check somewhere else (El Alquimista) which was very accommodating to my request. I am so thankful I didn't waste my money over at La Providencia. I found out from my host of my AirBnb that it was the head chef/co-owner/boyfriend of restaurant who I was being yelled at by. The restaurant is not that fancy for the attitude I received. The restaurant itself is on a corner of a dusty dirt road with lots of cars driving by. The space is kind of run down itself and loaded with mosquitoes, sewage smell and no where near the beach. I had a wonderful New Year's Eve celebration with my husband and two friends at El Alquimista on the beach with an amazing 4 course meal. It was a celebration to remember. I did bother canceling my reservation with La Providencia due to the ridiculous rude treatment from the chef/co owner. Hopefully Javier the co-owner will read this and correct this attitude and treatment for future customers.

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    3 years ago

    Best food on Zipolite. Reservations needed. Portions could be larger, but the food quality and service are superb.

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    4 years ago

    Try the salad with grasshoppers. Seriously. Good protein and not at all gross. Tasty salad well plated!

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    12 years ago

    By far the finest food and dining experience anywhere on the Southern Pacific Coast of Mexico!

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    Javier went out of his way with umbrellas and lights and chef Paco came out to say hello.

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    El Alquimista - Tuna, peppers and beans

    El Alquimista

    4.5(26 reviews)
    0.2 km
    $$

    I stayed at Alquimista and absolutely loved the easy beach access -- the stretch of sand right out…read morefront is nude-friendly, gorgeous, and spotless. The beach dogs were a highlight: friendly, chill, and so well-behaved that a few even napped at our feet during meals. Service at the restaurant was quick, and I ate there often -- the food was great and the Wi-Fi there worked well. I also felt really safe; there's someone stationed outside through the night. The rooms were comfortable, and the cleaning staff deserves special mention -- the woman who cleaned our room went above and beyond (she even organized my makeup one morning!). Everything was spotless, and the beds were super cozy. The main downside was the Wi-Fi in the rooms -- it barely worked, so I had to head down to the restaurant for a connection. We stayed in a suite, which looked a bit more spacious in the photos, so that was a small disappointment. There were also a few bugs and small critters (mosquitoes, crickets, lizards), but considering the off-grid, jungle-meets-beach vibe, it's understandable. Overall, it was a great stay -- beautiful setting, perfect location, and easy access to food, the beach, and town. Would definitely recommend for anyone who wants a laid-back, scenic Tulum experience.

    Ordered a pizza with pepperoni ham sausage and bacon. They put hot dogs on it. Literally hot dogs…read more No pepperoni no bacon. Also put my sauce in a bag. Why?

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    La Papaya - La entrada a la Papaya

    La Papaya

    2.2(6 reviews)
    43.9 km

    Bottle service is La Papaya's focul point. We even bought couple buckets of beer and other…read morebeverages. Still not good enough. We were told by a male server that for our group of 10, upstairs will be more fitting (referring to clubs second level). Our preference was to hangout downstairs, with our drinks, closest to dance floor. The server was adamant that we were not allowed to sit/stand around round bar tables due to our group size. Interestingly, we had witnessed 1 round table and 1 booth, neither tables had bottle service. Instead, we saw buckets of beers, like ours. In addition to our seating issue, I had ordered a lemonade drink, waited 15 minutes or so, got tired of waiting so I walked over to the bar downstairs and placed my order. Not sure where our server went. For having so many servers all over the club (upstairs and downstairs), sadly, could not even get one non alcoholic drink delivered to me in a timely manner. Like I said, their focus is on bottle service. Liked- choice of music and mermaid show Disliked - club's service (definitely not accommodating) and dj was not engaging, he needs to get the crowd pumped up, but he did play good music. Dancing didn't really start til 1230a, but then again, that could just be a La Papaya thing. Sloooowww start. Not sure if myself and traveling group will return

    Be warned - the party starts late - and by that, I mean 2:00am…read more While there are drinks and loud music, no one seems to dance here and unlike other bars that use international music, La Papaya plays only Mexican music. Pricing seems a little sketchy and I definitely see how people could get into a bad situation here after a few too many beers.

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    La Providencia - mexican - Updated July 2026

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