We ordered the octopus It's amazing !…read moreSo tender and fresh ! Must order, service is amazing ! Definitely "must to go" restaurant in Tulum !

No repeats is usually a vacay rule. But when in the Yucatán, this spot is an exception to the rule…read more These dishes are what I love about Mexican food and their salsa de habanero is a spicy lovers dream. Whole grilled octopus -- absolutely incredibly prepared. Tender, so much flavor, and the potatoes are delish. Deep fried soft shell crab taco -- favorite bite! This thing is HUGE! All four of us got one and loved this most. Shrimp molcajete -- think Mexican gravy with seafood. And some fried cheesy stick things that oozed and the cheese just didn't stop! I've been here multiple times now and each time the service is impeccable. They are welcoming and it's all operated by locals -- no hip looking expats here, all the real deal. And I love that!

This is an unusual find in Tulum (or maybe fine dining is becoming more common there these days?)…read more Top notch service. We arrived on a rainy night and they improvised a valet device for us. We were seated in a lovely indoor/outdoor room, tables spaced well apart from other diners. Our waiter explained both the drinks and the food. In fact, when I wanted to order a glass of wine, he offered to have us taste all the reds they had available (since he didn't have faith in the one I had my eye on). The food was on the fancy side and very very good. One dish didn't succeed, but the rest did. It was a lovely night and we ate well!

Nü is the perfect spot for a celebratory dinner! The food and cocktails were amazing and reasonably…read morepriced. Our favorite was the duck confit tartlets and short rib. The entire place was beautiful decorated with so much greenery. Service was attentive and they also have bug spray in case you forget. Would highly recommend to anyone going to Tulum!

This place is amazing , the ambiance is incredible, the service is even better and the food…read more...takes the top prize! Bone marrow is a must Tip, book the drink tasting experience.

Second time at Arca and much better than our first! We had…read more* our go-to soft shell crab tacos- lightly breaded and served with local edible leaf as a taco shell * prawns with curry sauce- perfectly grilled with the head on * grilled octopus * scallop ceviche that was amazingly presented and seasoned, served with in-house crackers * sea bass filet * dessert- coconut/passionfruit/ mango ice cream served in a husk. Great mixture of flavors! Chocolate ice cream - beautifully presented and some rich chocolate ice cream as well, and another dessert that I forgot. So maybe that one may be just okay LOL * drinks - Miami Nice (passionfruit) and a no name drink that the resto blends into a clear drink, served with a guava block. You take a piece of the guava block and leave it on your tongue, and sip your drink. Very very smooth! Would highly recommend this unknown drink. Michelin starred, reservations highly recommended. Better to come without heels since the flooring is made out of pebbles, dim lighting contributing to the dining experience, and fantastic service.

Simple was simply delicious! Bad jokes aside, this place was located in a very touristy area filled…read morewith restaurants and boutique hotels, and the food and service were great! My friend and I split the Simple Fish Ceviche (peanuts, chia seeds, serrano peppers, red onions, etc.) and that was so fresh and flavorful! He got the tuna dish which was also great, but my black rice with octopus, calamari, and plantains was seriously A+. The black rice must have been made with squid ink or something but the total combination was a seriously savory seafood dish that was extremely filling and not like anything I've ever had before. I highly recommend getting this dish, but, be warned, it is EXTREMELY filling! After the ceviche and a passionfruit mojito (also delicious), I only had room for half of my entree. Another upside is that many of the staff can speak English. The only downside we had was a weird moment with the check. The receipt said "tip" in Spanish but then had a bolded "No tip included" at the bottom. We also tried paying with card because we didn't have any cash, and the first time around our waiter said the internet was down and he couldn't run the card through. We asked him to try again and it went through that second time. Also, this is a much pricier restaurant than other places in Tulum/Mexico with dishes mostly in the $20 range. Aside from that, I really recommend going to this place for the delicious food!

Pricing here is like at Tenadie's infamous place in Les Mis: "charge 'em for the lice, extra for…read morethe mice, 2% for looking in the mirror twice!" The food is already overpriced, even by Tulum tourist standards. Then adding the posted exchange rate, the cost unexpectedly increases 15%. And they charge an additional 5% for using a credit card. AND there is an automatic gratuity of 15% for any size party, which is insult added on injury for the painfully slow service. If you want outstanding Tulum seafood try EL CAMELLO JR on highway 307. That's where local fishermen sell their FRESH catch DAILY. El Camello is easy to find or reach by taxi, it gets a higher Yelp rating, and the service and prices are honest and friendly. Be aware that El Camello only accepts cash, a testament to its local authenticity and popularity. El Camello was recommended by our concierge when we asked for a seafood recommendation, and it was well worth the 10 min drive. You'll wait a lot longer than that for your food to be served at Simple. If you'd rather eat on the Tulum strip, then just a few yards down the road try Alma Tulum which has equally good food (including grilled seafood), an ocean view, great ambiance, and genuinely warm Mexican hospitality without abusive pricing for unsuspecting tourists.

We stumbled upon Casa Banana while walking the beach road in Tulum looking for a dinner spot. It's…read morea Michelin guided restaurant and we were lucky to get a table on a Wednesday night since we didn't have a Rez. It's a very vibey spot with low lighting and a boho atmosphere. The highlight of the entire night was the baked fig appetizer! It was gooey and delicious! We also ordered the whole fish baked in the wood fire oven. The fish of the night was yellowtail. First time to ever eat a whole fish and wow was it good! For cocktails we got the Pilar, which had the lightest hint of hazelnut, and the Emerald whiskey cocktail. It was unique, but the Pilar was better. Service was very attentive and made great recommendations. Go check this place out and try and make a reservation for the weekends.

Beautiful restaurant and staff was kind and attentive. Calamari appetizer was a bit tough,…read morecauliflower was undercooked. The star of the show was the skirt steak . All in all good.

Came here based on photos others had shared and we loved it. Ordered the Esquites, Melted cheese w/…read moresteak, cucumber agua fresca, el pastor taco--which was stuffed with meat and topped with pineapple--and a tempura fish taco--with two good sized pieces of fish, tomato, onion and avocado. All for less than $40 USD! Everything was so good! The fresh tortillas with melted cheese were a hit, as were the tacos, and the service was great. They even gave us on the house mezcal shots with crickets and seasoned lime. We also loved the atmosphere. We went in the evening (late November) and it's wasn't crowded, plus there was good music and nice decor. It was too dark to take decent photos of the food but it looked just like everyone else's photos and was delicious!

Came here for a nightcap after dinner. We ordered a Pina Colada and Passion fruit Margarita with…read moreMezcal. The Pina Colada was watered down and the taste of alcohol was absent. I hardly drink and did not get even a baby buzz from the drink. The Margarita was OK. The service was OK. Each drink was $300 MXN or around $17 USD. Maybe I visited on an off day? There's plenty of other places in the area, this place would be a last resort.

It was truly amazing! From first being greeted to the end of dinner, the staff was attentive and…read moreengaging. The waiter explained all dishes in detail. Next, the food was so fresh, delicious and the ingredients so next level ! Can't say enough fabulous words about this spot. Oh yes the cocktails perfecto !

Food was incredible and we loved the lively atmosphere and service. Bob Marley playing, a smoky…read moresexy vibe and great service. The ceviche in a coconut was outstanding, and we loved the roasted crispy beet with avocado crema. Great cocktails. We came twice because it was so good!

What a find! We originally had a reservation at Arca and walked up and just didn't love the…read moreambience and hostess service so we did a quick search and found Cenzontle! Wow we're we lucky. Great ambience, music and service! Cocktails were fresh and delicious and the food... just WOW! Ordered: - Rita & Ella Cocktails - Cochinita pibil steamed bun app (my favorite dish) - stuffed peppers with goat cheese app - duck carnitas taco app (incredible) - pork ribs as our main All in all would definitely go back and recommend to any visitor. Definitely had similar food on the menu to Arca but not as expensive. We spent $140 USD for 2 but that included a few rounds of drinks. Enjoy!

My friend and I were wandering down the beach strip looking for a place to eat for dinner that was…read morea good fit for my vegetarian friend. We spotted this gorgeous restaurant and popped in. It was like 7 and super empty but filled up alot as it got later. It was very dark, yet super romantic.... you literally felt like you were having dinner in a jungle. Just such a pretty spot. We ordered some small bites and a few cocktails. Service was attentive and the food was good.

Traveling around Quintana Roo area with friends who try to eat Paleo, gluten and grain free, no…read moresoy, no GMO, etc. etc. we were able to locate great places to eat with a little research. We came across this one from Yelp after visiting the Tulum Mayan temples. The menu looked fantastic and right up our alley! Located beach front Tulum within the Hotel Sanara Tulum, the ambiance immediately relaxed us and bathed us in tranquility with the peaceful sounds of the waves lapping the white sandy beach. We may consider staying at the hotel next trip! The barefoot hostess walked us across sand to the back porch dining area and sat us in a nice location with sweeping views of the Caribbean Sea. We started with cool smoothie refreshments and then ordered some of the most amazing cuisine we had yet tried this trip! Everything was absolutely delicious and plated meticulously. Although the price on lunch for five without cocktails ($5500 pesos) was much higher than we normally pay in Mexico, we felt it was worth the experience and serenity. Time and money well spent. Highly recommend whether the not you have the same dietary restrictions as our friends do! P.S. They have another restaurant in Malibu, CA that I intend to try in a couple of weeks! Menu prices look cheaper than Tulum!

Stopped here while on vacation and this place was surprisingly delicious! Everything was vegan…read morewhich was perfect for and the cookie was super chocolatey (too much for me) but still good. I loved my burger and my friend wasn't too excited about his nachos so only ate certain parts. He loved his milkshake though and even went back to get another one the next day. Overall, we'd definitely be back. The prices weee a bit expensive too but it is in the hotel zone and to be expected I suppose.

For 55 minimum spend per person, you get to enjoy a serene environment with delicious food and…read moreamazing hospitality. This beach club is for those that wish to relax no party vibe here. Ziggys is gorgeously decorated and everything is clean. There are plenty of day beds, direct access to the beach and they even have a pool table by the bar area! I found the food to be so delicious 10 out of 10 , and the drinks were oh so perfect. I will always comeback to Ziggys.

We did enjoy our diner here last night. They had great service & a cute atmosphere. The most…read moreimportant part was the food of course & it was actually flavorful and well cooked in my opinion. I feel there was something a miss or off but cannot put my finger on it tbh. The selection was a bit limited but it's ok. The fire wood grilled fish was good but I wanted more char or grill marks. I enjoyed the beach side breeze and lovely jazz/ saxophone player who played live through the entire dinner. It was really sweet & made the experience for me all tie together!