A great location in Centro makes for excellent people watching if you sit up front. Music in the…read moreback varies, but it's always something fun. There was a guy on accordion one night who was fire. The menu won't disappoint -- it may be small but it's definitely delicious. The hot sauce from Valladolid is hot. Really hot. Really, really hot. Make sure you try it. Service is prompt even when it's busy, so don't let the crowd dissuade your decision for a quick drink. Oh, and I know it's not the typical Tulum mezcalita suggestion but the mojitos are old school legit with fresh cane. Check the Volkswagen. You'll know what I mean...

Batey's is a local gem. Everyone gets hooked on their sugarcane drinks. They even have a sugarcane…read morepress in the middle of the restaurant and you can watch them make it. While enjoying the passion fruit mojito with a sugarcane stick, we also ordered the beef tacos, shrimp tacos, and charcuterie board. It was more than enough food for 2 ppl. We were super impressed by the board (see pic) and the highlight was the shrimp tacos. Lightly fried, soft and delicious. We also enjoyed the sauces that came with the tacos. Don't miss out on this local hangout!

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.

We wanted something other than Mexican food, so when we realized there was a tapas/paella place in…read moreTulum, we decided to come for dinner. We stopped by on a Tuesday evening around 7:30 and it was hopping. The restaurant is two levels and has indoor and outdoor seating both. We were seated outside next to the street. We started off the meal with complimentary bread, which was amazing as we were starving from a long bike ride earlier. The menu has a good selection of tapas as well as a couple different types of paella. For the paella, the minimum size they can make is for two people. We tried: Tortilla de patatas (110 pesos) - we enjoyed this Chistorra i.e. grilled Spanish sausage (95 pesos) - too salty, had to eat it with the croquetas to make it more palatable Croquetas de setas (95 pesos) - was okay but had a weird / slightly sweet aftertaste I didn't like Paella de montana (230 pesos pp) - chicken paella was good. I wish there was slightly less chicken and more rice I'd say the paella was the best part of the meal. The tapas were a bit hit or miss. But overall it's a cute restaurant with decent food, and we enjoyed our experience here.

Service is great and the restaurant really makes you feel like you are in Spain again. They have…read moreoutdoor seating right by the street. The kitchen is open so you can peer in to see your food cooking. We ordered the seafood paella which takes about 40 mins to cook at about 250 pp and you can only order this with a minimum of 2 people. So I would suggest to order first and the other stuff can be ordered later. Seafood paella was subpar because the rice was burnt, not charred. but considering we were in Mexico - it was a nice taste. We loved the pulpo appetizer though - it was soft and had some great flavors. The people are genuine and they don't attempt to scam you. So we were happy about that!

Hidden gem in Playa…read more Authentic Spanish tapas. We ordered a variety of items and every one was delicious. The sangria is amazing and so was the service. Did I mention this place is super inexpensive? When in Playa and looking for something other than Mexican food this is the place

We came here to escape the heat and have some beer. Next to our table, there was a group of women…read morewith kids clearly having a great time. It was nice to see after a year of quarantine. We ordered our beer but also got the tortilla espanola. I've never had one I was blown away by but this was delicious. It was a little salty but the balance of egg and potato and the texture was perfect. It made the beer go down faster. The toast on the side came with a garlic cream which was so delicious, we had to ask for a side of it. Food, service and ambiance were great. I would definitely come back.

We were walking to another restaurant but took a wrong turn We saw la tapena opposite. the Honda…read moredealership. The restaurant was not yet open but they seated us. We had the best margaritas yet. Fantastico. The tapas were fantastic. Everything we tried was superb. My favourite was the tuna Carpaccio & the steak. Ashema loved the Lamborghini shrimp. Will have to come here multiple times. You owe it to yourself to come here. We had to take a taxi back to the hotel as we were too happy to walk back.

Stopped in for a quick meal and was blown away. The food is amazing and very reasonable priced. Me…read moreand my girl will defiantly be back here before we head home. Whatever you order you can't go wrong. Also extremely polite. The chef himself came out to greet us as he was the only one that spoke English. He was very friendly and recommended several things for us to try.

Amazing experience here for the last night of my trip this past week. Food service and ambiance was…read morespot on. Bread and the empanada they give you for free is soooo bomb! Restaurant was recommended by my hostel staff at Che playa suites. Soo happy she recommended it this place is a true gem! Paella was a 9/10, loved the chicken thigh in the Valencia! So cheap too!!! 15 dollars for a whole paella entree! Highly recommend and will definitely be back next time In town.

Service was good, house wine was good, garlic shrimp was awesome and the eggplant appetizer was…read moredelicious. Chicken paella has limited, rice, 2 small chicken wines and 2 small legs.

Great local off the beaten path restaurant in Cozumel. Fantastic employees, great music, and great…read morefood, and probably the only European style menu that you will find here. While we love eating at Mexican and Seafood restaurants also, which were the majority of what we found other than American that we certainly did not come here for, we ate at Chillin' 6 times during our 12 day stay. The owner and employees greeted most of the patrons that came in like they were regulars, and we talked to many of them and they all stated that they were basically regulars, and that they came here for the best food on the island. From tapas, to pasta, to steaks and seafood, and one of the greatest mixologist bartenders that you have ever met, I have to tell you... after we spent 12 days here eating across town, if you don't come here at least once, then you are missing a Cozumel Gem.

Great live music, great tapas, super atmosphere. If we lived here, we'd be there every night…read more https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10155636728036523&id=610701522

A wine bar with great live music. They do free appetizers on Sunday night, so it's a perfect spot…read morefor hanging out with friends and sharing a bottle of wine. While I've only ever had the free appetizers, there is an actual dinner menu with proper Italian dishes. It's a bit pricey, so I'd treat a full meal here as a bit of a splurge. The staff - Eric especially - are all super friendly and awesome. They're always happy to accommodate a big group, even when they have to cobble together the tables!

If you love pizza and you're in Tulum, this is the spot. Full stop…read more Boccanera is wild in the best way. A laid back wood fired pizza spot with a super cool, relaxed ambience and the friendliest energy. We ordered the pepperoni pizza and honestly I've never had anything like it. It's insanely good. Pair it with their habanero sauce and jalapeños and it is literally fire. Perfectly cooked, bold flavor, unforgettable. We also ordered the Caprese with apples, almonds, and beets and wow. Such a fresh and different take on a salad. Every ingredient tasted so clean and vibrant. My tummy was genuinely happy after this meal, which says a lot. It's not far from where we're staying near Azulik, which made it even better. The vibe is effortless, chill, and welcoming. Bonus points for the two local cats, who are absolutely adorable and add so much charm to the place. The staff is super friendly and welcoming, and the menu has so many choices that there is truly something for everyone. If pizza is your love language and you're anywhere near Tulum, Boccanera is a must visit.

Arrived here around 800p on a Friday night and apparently everyone had the same idea. It is a very…read moresmall restaurant with limited tables for larger parties (they had two small cafe style pushed together for a 7 top when we were there). We put our name on a list, but no phone number was given so really it's a wait for a table or come back type of situation. We ended up leaving and coming back 40 mins later and were sat quickly outside. The pizzas are OUTSTANDING! I think the reviews all say that and it's the truth. The crust is Neapolitan style thinner crust but the flavor is just spot on! The toppings and sauce are well balanced. The roasted chicken was a great addition to the vegetarian. If they made cheese sticks with a marinara sauce with that crust it would be a HUGE seller! The green salad was pretty standard and not much that was memorable or forgettable, just good and as expected. Unfortunately, the bruschetta was a huge let down -- we literally received halved cherry tomatoes on a piece of bread. They served it with olive oil to drizzle, but that did not even come close to what we expected. There are a few cats that roam the outside patio, but they don't bother you much. The staff was welcoming and we had good conversation with the server even for it being 20 mins before they closed.