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Wowee, what can I say about this beach club in Tulum, Mexico, we had the best time here. So happy we decided to go with La Zebra for our beach day, we got the day pass which is approximately $80 per person, however, that money goes towards your food and drinks. Everything was absolutely top notch. The food was simply amazing. The staff was very attentive and always available for anything we needed. Loved it.
We came back to La Zebra after seven years, and it did not disappoint. The service, ambiance, and food were amazing. As soon as we arrived, we were seated promptly. We started with a side of tortilla chips and three different salsas. We ordered infladitas and guacamole, and we had to get another side of chips to go with our guacamole. My kids enjoyed the maracuyá juice, while my wife and I had some craft beers. For our main course, we had shrimp, carne asada, and cauliflower tempura tacos, along with a quesadilla.
Just got back from spending our honeymoon here. It is THE DREAM. This is the most perfect Mexico experience you can imagine, kept immaculate by the nicest people. Get a room with a your own ground-floor plunge pool/hot tub and you'll be steps from the restaurant, daybeds, ocean, and spa all day. You can watch the sun rise from your bed and order carrot cake from your hot tub. It's like this tiny little village full of all good things - fresh watermelon juices, octopus and shrimp tacos, fresh pastries, margaritas, and a heavenly Ayurvedic massage from the talented Carolina and Maurely. You don't need to leave, even though we did occasionally to go into the city for Honorio tacos and shopped along the strip. Coming back here again and again and recommend to everybody. 5 stars!!!!
Guys this spot is a hidden treasure! The photos online don't do it justice. This is a boutique hotel with the most beautiful beach just steps away from the property. Our rooms really exceeded our expectations. You are in the middle of town with easy walking access to hotels and restaurants. The drinks and food are pricy but good quality. The staff is delightful! I'm absolutely coming back!
While visiting Tulum, my partner and I ate at La Zebra several times for brunch. The food is delicious, drinks are creative and made by a mixologist. Staff is so welcoming and accommodating. I highly recommend eating at this restaurant if you are in the area. You will leave with a memorable experience!
Again back to La Zebra and having amazing experience! The dinner was fantastic. The taste and presentation was beautiful for beet appetizer and for the octopus. The octopus was the best I ever had in Tulum! My waiter Guti was very friendly and helpful! P.S. the wait time was around 25-30 mins but it was worth the waiting. They cook everything from scratch and it takes time for beets to be cooked. So please be patient.
Beautiful place and outstanding food and service! They had a lot of dishes that you don't see on every menu, and they make it a point to highlight local food producers, like sausage from Valladolid and several kinds of local liquors and craft beers. Some of us had the tiny empanada-like appetizers - I had the privilege of tasting the tuna and the taco sudado. The latter was really mind-blowing. We had the guacamole served in the traditional stone bowl, and it was very good and a generous portion. I had the Tikin Xic style fish (grouper) that was really perfectly prepared. Really special! Others had the grilled octopus and the stone soup and everyone loved their food. The ambiance was calm and quiet with great, non-disco music. A really outstanding experience if you aren't looking for a crazed, over-hyped party atmosphere!
Beautiful breakfast overlooking the ocean. Huevos rancheros were delicious. Dulce de leches pancakes were ok. The dulce de leche came in a little cup, more leche than dulce but still good. Wish it were thicker (pause). The chorizo was good, salty (pause). Bloody Mary was real good! Nice music in the background, cool ocean breeze. Waiter was friendly.
7 years ago
We loved this place. We started at the bar with amazing made to order cocktails, YUM! Then we took the salsa lessons, for two gringos- we learned a lot from the instructor. After we had dinner. Elias was our waiter and was very good. My girlfriend has allergies, he asked in the beginning all of her allergies. While we had to send her burger back after finding the burger had egg in the Aoli, Elias quickly understood and brought out a brand new burger. Thank you Elias! And thank you to Gustavo for understanding. I recommend the guisados read more
5 years ago
Had a great time! The food and service was great! They put their own twist to their food and drinks! Very original The beach bar has swings, hammocks, cabana beds and cute little wooden boats with seat cushions to lounge around. Parking is across the street with its own security. Can't wait to visit again! Food and drinks weren't expensive like the other places near by. The palomas and mojito's were really good! read more
5 years ago
You think, "all you can eat tacos? It's probably not gonna be that good" WRONG. These are the most flavorful, tasty, delicious tacos I've had in Tulum. Honestly this is my favorite restaurant. We came on a Thursday when they have Latin night live music and all you can eat tacos for 740 pesos which is around $40 USD. You hit quota at about 7 tacos. We tried almost all of them and the best one was the Sudero, Baja fish and al pastor. They also had 2 for 1 mezcal drinks. 10/10 if you're here on a Thursday check it out! read more
6 years ago
Wilbert and Cesar are amazing bartenders, great service! The jalapeño margarita/ Miami Vice drinks were delicious, the tacos went well with them. The view on this day was gorgeous. I will definitely come back to visit this place again! read more
6 years ago
The most romantic place ever. Soooo beautiful. If you are in Tulum this is a MUST GO. We loved there. The view was amazing. read more
3 years ago
This place was so good, we came back the next day! The food was all fantastic, each had such unique and complex flavors. The views and ambiance is amazing -- would love to come back and stay in the rooms again. read more
I recently came here for dinner during their salsa Sundays and had a blaaaast. The ambiance and music get 10 stars. The food was ok, but some things were pretty tasty. The ambiance makes it worth it. As soon as we walked into the restaurant we were greeted by the breathtaking sight of the full moon reflected on the ocean, which appears so close. There's a nice ocean breeze the closer you get to the beach. It's pure perfection. The salsa band was performing in a little area where people can dance, and that they did. We saw some amazing salseros. They start you off with bread and cheese, butter, and some sauce thing to put on. This was probably the best part of our meal. We also got the guacamole, which was ok, but I like the chips they serve it with. For my entree I shared two guisado (taco) entrees so we could both try two different options. The entree comes with everything separate for you to build your own tacos. It also includes rice and beans. The cochinita pibil was just ok and shrimp & fish portion was small. I also got the octopus, which was pretty good. The best part of our meal was walking down the steps and onto the sandy beach to enjoy the beautiful scene and live music. Priceless moments. read more
7 years ago
La Zebra is a wonderful hotel/restaurant located right in la Playa del Carmen. The layout of the restaurant was very pleasing to the eye with the main restaurant providing lots of space for many customers to eat. Once you walk through the main seating arrangement of La Zebra, you get to the sandy beach with plenty of cabanas where one can order food and drinks! Our server was named Walter and was very helpful! He brought us towels, beer, and was very friendly throughout our time in the cabana. Once my girlfriend and I soaked up enough sun on our cabana, we headed back to the main restaurant where we ordered veggie tacos and the fish tacos. The fish tacos was some of the best in Tulum! The fish was cooked perfectly and the roasted pineapple added the perfect amount of sweetness. It is good to mention that we did not stay at the hotel and were treated very well while we ate at the restaurant and relaxed on their cabanas. Definitely worth the visit as this was our first major stop while in Tulum! read more
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Really nice place to have lunch, dinner or just to hang out.. friendly staff, great food, reasonable price.. their fish tacos, vegan tacos, octopus dish, veggie guisados were great.. read more
11 years ago
3.5 stars. Ambiance is pretty. Ocean view. Fun watching kiddos splash in the ocean. I got the sopas con pollo. Wanted a small plate. Three small tortas, so just the right amount of food. Needed a little more kick in flavor so I added their house habanero (?) salsa to it = better. Good standard Sopas. My hubs got the burger (craving it) and he said it was good. Bun was dry and fell apart. Grilled peppers added a unique flavor (not a normal burger topping). Bottom line, it does the trick. Nice staff. Nice view. Decent food. Some fun decor elements. read more
9 years ago
It is probably the only good one near my hotel. It is very delicately presented, but the price is also almost as it is in the US. Service is good. The atmosphere is very zen and pretty, great outdoor seating but it was raining when we visited. I like their drinks, the non-alchohol drink is really vasatile. Really refreshing for the season. I don't like their vegetarian dishes. But their guacamole is fresh and great. read more
6 years ago
8 years ago
** I have been here several times as a beach/bar guest but have never stayed in their suites, so my rating is for food/drinks only. ** Amazing beach, great hand-made cocktails, and an overall beautiful atmosphere. The smoothies are also delicious. The craft beer selection is not at all diverse, however the ones they have available are good choices. The food is sub par. Good presentation but it's lackluster. When paying Tulum prices I expect at least beach-gourmet quality, if that makes sense. This is not available at La Zebra. Adding fancy garnishes to flavorless sandwiches does not justify the cost. With that being said, the servings are generous. I'd avoid going here to eat. Go for the beach, go for the bar, go for their amazing smoothies. Relax on a beach bed for free as long as you're ordering drinks. Another note: If you're not staying in this hotel, they might try to shy you away from the beach upon arriving and attempting to park in their private lot. We were told by the parking attendants that "the beach is 110% packed, so only park if you're going for the restaurant!" This was 110% bullshit, because the beach was not full. They're trying to avoid people who want to drink and relax on the beach, instead attempting to only bring in clients who want to spend $65 (1,200 pesos) for 2 chicken sandwiches, 2 smoothies and 2 bottles of Wal-Mart water. That kind of treatment lacks class and tact. Again, gorgeous beach, good music, good drinks, and great atmosphere. Go to La Zebra for those factors but be sure to dine somewhere else. read more
4 years ago
8 years ago
Best spot in Mexico! I have been to many boutiqe places however this is way far the best. La Zebra team is very passionate to make you happy! Food is awesome. You must order everthing from the menu. Many thanks to crew and management.. Special thanks to Maria Calderin!!! read more
6 years ago
This place was not only very relaxing with a great view, it was by far the best meal I had on the trip. Park across the street if your going to Tulum just for the day. I recommend everything. We ordered two kinds of the ceviche which were amazing and the queso fundido which came like a stuffed crust pizza - delicious. The tacos each had a big slice of avocado so there is no need to order the guacamole. Definitely coming back. read more
3 years ago
4 years ago
Went for breakfast and it was just mediocre. Bacon appeared to be cooked not that day. Truly just a fine breakfast but it won't be amazing. Recommend going to Loco Tulum for breakfast instead. read more
8 years ago
We had our reception dinner/welcome party for our wedding at La Zebra this April. The staff and service was truly amazing. The entire event was so well coordinated and the food was SO GOOD. It was the perfect setting to kick off our wedding weekend and we are so thankful! Would highly recommend la zebra to anyone traveling in tulum! Muchos gracias and we can't wait to come back! read more
6 years ago
We had the honor to partake in the Chefs Table, an 8 course dinner prepared by Mexican and native Mayan Chefs! Worthy of a Michelin Star Special shoutout to our amazing waiter Santi! 100/10 would recommend joining La Zebra for your next meal in Tulum! read more
5 years ago
Coffee was perfect, smoothie made with all fresh fruits and delicious fruit and yogurt bowl. Awesome view of the beach. read more
7 years ago
Absolutely my favorite place to chill in Tulum: the beach is perfect. There are tons of seats to pick from right on the beach or in the restaurant. We picked a couple chairs in the shade and had a few cocktails and tacos. The tacos were REALLY good. The cocktails were even better and were 2 for the price of 1. They also had a DJ playing music which elevated the vibe to another level. Seriously amazing. Our server Erik was also very friendly and attentive. read more
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Enjoyed lunch, drinks and a spectacular view while spending the day in Tulum. 5 star for the view and amenities. read more
7 years ago
La Zebra hotel and restaurant, superb service. Waiters, Walter, Beto, Iran and Enrique were very attentive during our entire stay from securing cabanas for us and rush delivering food to our cabana! Ask for these men when you arrive! read more
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8 years ago
Ignore the fact that the restaurant is in a hotel, and pretend it's got a hype name like Hartwood, and there would be a wait to get in. After a week of meals in Tulum, I can't say outside of the aforementioned spot, I had better meals than at La Zebra's restaurant. It does the best job in Tulum straddling the comfort foods of Mexico City we all crave, and the fresh ingredients of its location. Clearly there's an actual chef in the kitchen. This place knows its Salsa. All meals come with multiple options, from Habanero, to Verde, and Morita. They are all smoky and awesome. Service is mostly fantastic, and the attention to detail across the board makes this place seem like it's hitting above its weight class. Breakfast provides some good options if you're sick of raw, gluten free, dairy free bowls (breakfast burritos, eggs, all fantastic) but had those as well. Cannot beat lunch, service on the beach or in the restaurant. Recommend the Guacamole, fish tacos, washed down with any variety of Margarita you can imagine (do not underestimate this variety!) Quesadilla could use a little more queso IMO, but I'm just a gringo. For dinner, the Mexican style burger is tasty, but the smoky Guisado taco platters steal the show. The bartender knows his mezcal and is more than happy to recommend any and even give tastes. The sal de chapulines is not messing around. Get your Hartwood rezzies, but after that make a beeline here. Note: Saturday lunches they offer a live BBQ, with a fixed meat platter and all you can eat sides and salsas for $16, with a jazz band. If you don't choose this you get the more limited brunch menu, but between all of these options, There's plenty of goodies. read more
6 years ago
4 years ago
Beautiful views, delish food, refreshing drinks, great service, would definitely recommend!! read more
8 years ago
During our 6-day visit to Tulum, my husband and I frequented La Zebra quite a bit. Specifically, we went for their fun yet casual and comfortable beach experience and delicious cocktails courtesy of the Mulberry Project pop-up that is currently there. While you cannot use the cabanas unless you are a guest staying at La Zebra hotel, there are plenty of seating options for those who are not guests to lounge on the beach and enjoy, and the servers are all very friendly and accommodating. Would definitely recommend this if you're looking for a trendy yet non-pretentious beach day in Tulum. read more
8 years ago
SCAM ARTISTS! Tourists beware! We stopped here for lunch today, but ended up paying $13 for water and having to walk 2.5 hours home! We came in and ordered an appetizer, tacos, and water. The water came in a glass bottle, and was served in glasses with lime and cucumber. Fancy, right? Yeah... $18 fancy. That's right. When the bill came, it was 610 pesos for food, and 360 pesos for water. Given today's exchange rate, that's $18 JUST FOR WATER. When we challenged the waiter, he just said "yes, that's what you ordered! It's on the menu." We asked for a manager. The waiter returned with two bills. One for food, and one for the water, but the water was discounted because they had accidentally charged the wrong amount. It was still ridiculous. We again asked for the manager. The manager arrived and apologized that we had been charged the wrong amount due to a computer problem, but said "the waiter fixed that, is there another problem?" He backed the waiter, saying "it's on the menu, you didn't see it?" He then brought us a menu, showing that the waiter had brought us the most expensive water mankind has ever created. We told him we didn't ask for that, and that it was ridiculous. He simply replied that we had ordered it and that's what it cost (after they fixed the computer problem). If we weren't tourists, we would have walked out without paying for the water. However, we didn't want to end up in a Mexican prison, so I told him we didn't bring enough, and my wife would have to wait while I went back to the hotel for more money. At that point, he offered to give us the "locals discount" on the water. He brought the bill back with the water discounted to juuuuust enough that we could pay it (with no tip for the waiter of course. I'm sure he gets a piece of the money from running this scam on tourists). However, we had to walk the 2.5 hours back to our hotel since we didn't have anything left to get back any other way. Please, please, please don't eat here. If you do, don't ask for water without specifying that you DO NOT need water mined from ice on Europa and flown back via space shuttle. Posting the receipts in case anyone thinks we are exaggerating. Note the "locals discount" on the water! read more
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9 years ago
Beautiful place to stay or just chill on the beach. They have great food and drinks. Get the jalapeño margarita it's a great thing. read more
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Carretera Tulum a Boca Paila Km 8.2
77780 Tulum, Quintana Roo
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984 115 4726
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