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Oscar & Lalo

4.5 (115 reviews)
ModerateMexican, Seafood, Bars
Closed 12:00 pm - 5:30 PM, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

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Casual
Romantic
Moderate noise
Good for kids

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Lala Special for one!
Tammy C.

Magnificent dining experience! Service by Alfredo was amazing and the selections were the best this week. Simple yet scrumptious describes the cheese enchiladas- the Mole' sauce was on point with just the right amount of spice. The Lala special for one was plenty for us two! We substituted the whole fried fish and it was very fresh and delicious. The lobster tasted as if was brought in today. The calamari was tender and great but ket me not forget the skewer with shrimp- holy moly! Three great sauces accentuated the flavors. Lastly the rice was a star on its own.... Dine here without delay- a well deserved break from the all inclusive resorts where dining is just on par. I'd give 10 stars if Yelp allowed!!!!

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Cat G.

Goooooo now!!! OH my God this place is absolutely amazing! If you are in Tulum, don't hesitate! The shrimp cocktail was probably the best I've ever had. They prepare it all mixed together , like a ceviche, with cilantro and avocado and who knows what else they throw in there and who cares it is delicious! We also had a yummy mixed food ceviche. Our entree was "Lalo's Special" which had lobster, shrimp, calamari, fish fillet and chicken fajitas. My boyfriend does not eat chicken so they substituted the chicken for more fish. Super fresh and quite a generous portion. One of my son's had Fire Grilled skirt steak which was tender and juicy. The other had the grilled jumbo shrimp with butter and garlic. For dessert we had a tres leches, triple chocolate cake, and a chocolate mousse. We loved this restaurant and highly recommend it to anyone lucky enough to be in Tulum.

seafood stuffed pablano pepper
Unique B.

food was tasty and customer service was great. they followed covid protocols. I ordered the seafood stuffed pepper.

Ozzy the cat
Marshall C.

We had a fantastic dinner here at Oscar & Lalo. The whole fried fish and ceviche were both incredible. Virginia was a great host and made many suggestions on what else we should do during our time in Tulum. The backyard patio area was beautiful and provided a great atmosphere for a relaxed dinner. 10/10 would come back again. Also, the owners cat was adorable.

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Danielle S.

What more can I say, my memories of this place are magical. We happened upon the restaurant's website while searching desperately for a wedding planner who could help us plan a "non-cookie-cutter-beach" wedding in Mexico, and that's when we heard back from our wedding angel, Virginia, and chose O&L's as our wedding venue for our group of 18. Virginia planned every detail down to a tee- from scouting a beach for our location in Tankah Bay, planning tours for our guests, arranging transportation to-and-from the ceremony, decorating the beautiful beach, easing my worried mind while we planned a destination wedding in a destination I had never been, and making one incredible wedding day all the way into the evening. If you are in the area or anywhere close, this is a must stop to try their menu items- and it's a gorgeous, whimsical, spirited location- from walking in over a koi fish stream, buddha statue greeting you, beautiful stone interiors for indoor dining, or dine in the lush gardens under a thematic palapa- you'll realize a gorgeous restaurant in the jungle. The food.is.just.delicious... I will never forget the octopus ceviche. I loved drinking fresh coconut water in the afternoon during lunch, and the whole crispy fish was also a highlight of our trip. During our wedding dinner, our guests ordered from the menu and the dishes came out steadily, regardless of our group size and individualized orders- I was especially impressed- as was our entire wedding party- at their attention to flavor and detail when the kitchen was getting slammed with orders. I highly recommend making a stop in for lunch on your first day traveling, arrange a door-to-door tour to zipline/kayak/visit an Aztec village followed by a quiet local cenote swim, finished with a fresh lunch here and then do dinner the next night, as well- actually you may just be coming back and back and back and back!! I know I can't wait to go back~ xoxo

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Aileen M.

Came her back in July for a dinner with a group of girlfriends on our trip to Mexico. I think we got there at about 8pm and the restaurant was pretty empty. There was one other couple there and then us. We didn't mind because the food came out quick! When we spoke to the server she let us know that it's usually busier during the day. I wish I got pictures of the food but I was probably to busy stuffing my face. The food was fresh and full of flavor. I had a shrimp dish but I can't temper the name of the dish. Anyways, this place is a must try when you are in Tulum! One of the best restaurants I've been to.

Lobster & Fish
Dyan B.

Good social distancing during covid. The food was Delicious! Our group had the bacon wrap shrimp, cucumber salad, steak tacos, fish with mango, lobster... The waiter was wonderful! Everyone in my dinner party had nothing be great things to say about the restaurant. I was only able to post 2 pics of the food.

Shrimp with mango sauce
Rekha R.

I was really disappointed after reading the many 5 star reviews for this restaurant. The atmosphere was nice but the food was beyond underwhelming bordering on inedible. We ordered the guacamole and ceviche as appetizers. The guac was good but the ceviche was rubbery and bland. For main dishes we ordered the steak (all of them were overcooked) and the shrimp (overcooked and bland) and the chicken (okay, pretty bland but better than the other dishes). Dessert was the most disappointing part of the meal - fried banana was greasy and inedible, tres leches and pies were a odd consistency. The servers were nice and friendly. They took our order, then the owner Virginia came by and asked us each individually what we ordered yet somehow they still brought out the wrong dishes. I'm rating it 2 stars instead of 1 because the watermelon aguafresca was delicious and I liked the atmosphere.

Wonderfully flavored pulled pork, freshly made tortillas, an herbed rice and black beans.
Debra J.

Comfortable atmosphere, wonderful service, excellent cocktails - I highly recommend the Chia Margarita if you want to try something beyond the regular. Our group of 12 was seated at a large round table which was much nicer than the usual long rectangle. As you can see from the pics the presentation is beautiful and the dishes tasted even better. We had this Mayan seasoned falling of the bone chicken, enchiladas with mole and the pulled pork. Everyone was happy with their choice. We also had starters. So we were very satisfied by the end of the meal. When you go, tell Virginia, hello from the 50-70 family.

Oscar's Special
Dan G.

Christmas and Christmas Eve Oscar & Lalo was a fantastic Christmas gift to ourselves. I wait all year to come back to one of my favorite restaurants on the planet. I honestly think about their Yucatán chicken all year long and have searched high and low for something close to it back in the states. It has a touch of achiote and is the perfect balance of a little spice with savory onions and fresh ingredients. I'm back this afternoon and had the Veracruz fish...Wow! If there is a better fish dish in the area, I have not found one. The olive tapenade and onion with a touch of lime was expertly balanced and the fresh fish tasted like it had been caught this morning. We also tried Oscar's Special. It's lobster, shrimp, and calamari with sides of plantains, mixed vegetables and rice. Well seasoned and perfectly done to show off the mix of seafood flavors! The owner came and checked on us regularly and the staff makes us feel like family. We always feel welcomed and never rushed and the service is fantastic. The prices are very affordable and I'd eat here every day if I could!!!!

Tres Leches Cake-  a must!!
Laurel H.

We had an absolutely perfect meal at Oscar y Lalo tonight. We started with the shrimp quesadilla which was delicious; the shrimp were plump and fresh and the cheese was reminiscent of fresh mozzarella. I ordered the diabla fish fillet. Our server, who was so kind and gracious all night, politely suggested that I might be overwhelmed by the level of heat in the diabla sauce. I heeded his advice to have the sauce served on the side, and I was so glad I did! It is incredibly spicy but has a great flavor. I appreciated being able to moderate how much sauce went onto each bite. The fish filet came with skillet-fried sliced plantains (delicious), rice, and grilled zucchini. My husband had the coconut shrimp which were delectable. The ratio of batter to shrimp was perfect, and the shredded coconut tasted so sweet and fresh. We were stuffed by the end of our meal but our server convinced us to try the tres leches cake which had just been made today in-house. We agreed it is one of the best desserts we have ever had. I should also mention I had the watermelon margarita. It was gigantic and refreshing. We can't wait to return to Oscar y Lalo. It is one of the very best meals we have had. The service, food, and ambiance could not have been any better.

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Virginia introduces the food in details. The spicy source is so good. Her father's story about the treasures discovered is fascinating.

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Food and service were great. Margaritas were disappointing and weak. Overall would return for the food.

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This place was great. The food was terrific and the service was even better. They have a beautiful outdoor garden so the scenery is great.

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The ambiance is nice. Server was friendly. However, the food lacked seasoning. We enjoyed better tacos at the local stands, for less dinero.

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Amazing ceviche, and guacamole. Garlic shrimp was good. service was good. recommend a visit.

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The Owner, Virginia, was very nice and double checked our order to be sure that everything was to our liking.

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Chamicos - Escape Tulum. Come to Chamicos.

Chamicos

4.2(74 reviews)
1.6 km
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Our driver recommended this place while picking us up from the sanctuary to our hotel. No extra…read morecharge for this stop! (If you're looking for a well trusted taxi guy that knows English, good conversation, and great recommendations call Ulises! +5219841695530 Some areas, you might not find a taxi to take you back, but he will wait with you, or come back for you!) As you walk in from the street you can see and smell them making fresh chips on the right side. On the left, there's a stack of coconuts waiting to be chopped and served! Lunch was right off the beach! There's some table where you just find a seat to sit at and they'll come to you with menus. --Coconut Drinks (5/5) - So fresh, refreshing, and cold! So good I had 2 for myself! No straws, save the turtles! You can either pour into a cup or pick the whole coconut up and drink from it. If you want the coconut meat, just ask and they'll cut it open for you! Slices of coconut meat on a plate, topped with chamoya or tahin (not sure which one it was) and lime! --Ceviche Chamicos (4.5/5) - Everything is made per order. It was really fresh but the downside for me was that it was warm and the shrimp poop was still in the shrimp. The ceviche included shrimp, octopus, and fish. Had lots of great flavors, surprisingly a very big plate, but it was 300 pesos so that makes sense. Wish they served smaller portions. Service was slow, but overall it was a great experience and great place to try. Also, it's front row seats of the beautiful beach scene, so why not?!

The Chamicos ceviche was generously portioned, full of fresh, well-executed seafood. This is likely…read morepersonal preference, but I found the amount of lime/acid to be a bit too much for the overall amount of food on this plate. But as ceviche goes, this was quite good. There was a fair balance of onion/tomato to bring a fresh element to the seafood. The tortillas chips allowed for some very enjoyable dipping.

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El Asadero

4.3(135 reviews)
11.8 km
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This place is amazing!! We had the best food - everything was cooked to perfection! We had the New…read moreYork steak, the lamb rack, and the stuffed potato with chorizo. The micheladas were the best ones I've ever tried (and I've tried a lot, haha). The restaurant has a very fancy feel, even though the food/drinks were reasonably priced. The ambiance was beautiful - gorgeous paintings of jaguars everywhere and dim lighting to set the mood. The service was outstanding. Our waiters, Guillermo & Martín, made sure we were taken care of throughout the whole night. They even brought my friends and me a mini coat rack to hang our purses next to our table.

Can you say yum!? We originally had dinner reservations for another restaurant but those plans…read moreunfortunately fell through, and we were lucky enough to stumble upon this place. The food here is phenomenal. Everything was delicious. The chips, the drinks, the entrees all just delicious! We started with fresh chips and salsa, for the salsa you get about 5-6 different salsa options. The pica- de callio and the green sauce are to die for, really incredible. For my entree I ordered the lamb lollipops and omg they were heavenly. I wish they lasted forever. It came with this delicious gravy on top and a side salad. The lamb was nice and tender, my mouth is watering just thinking about them yum! Great service, great food, great atmosphere. If you're in the area it would be a mistake NOT to come here. 10/10.

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El Asadero - Open kitchen in lobby

Open kitchen in lobby

El Asadero - Filet kabobs, chicken fajitas.

Filet kabobs, chicken fajitas.

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