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Palma Central

4.7 (22 reviews)
Closed • 3:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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Alexis Y.

Festive medley of food trucks with a bar and playground. We arrived about two hours before closing on a Monday night and there were still a nice amount of people there including children. We have three small children, so they were very excited to see the playground and peers. The cocktails from the bar were delicious and we tried a couple of things from the food trucks. I cannot remember the name of the food trucks that we purchased from, but we had burritos from one spot and dumplings from another one that was Thai. Honestly, they were both underwhelming. A solid 5 out of 10. But we were just happy to eat some where the kids could play. I believe they have kids dance parties on Tuesday nights. I would definitely visit again if in town with the family. The place is a little off the beaten path and you are mostly around locals (not tourists). We felt very comfortable and would recommend to ppl visiting with children.

Rafael V.

My family and I came here on a Tuesday (salad night) after a recommendation from the Airbnb owner we were staying with in Tulum. There was a charge at the door since they had a live band. We arrived early in the evening, so it wasn't crowded, but it got busy by the time we left. We walked around and decided to have tacos from Tako Flako and empanadas from Carisa. My kid also ordered elotes from a vendor at the front. Everything we ordered was delicious. We had margaritas, and they were the best margaritas I had in Tulum on this trip. I wish I had known about Palma Central earlier; I would have come at least one more time before my flight home.

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Cara S.

If you're in Tulum, you need to come here on a Tuesday for salsa night. It was super fun learning to salsa and the instructor was funny! When the band starts, everyone comes back on the floor and it's mesmerizing to watch. Their are some regulars that come out and it's like they're pros! There are lots of food options, but the best was the bbq one. Not the one by the bar, the one with the open flame! My husband went there so I don't remember the name, but it was one of the best things we ate the whole trip! Their garlic fries were on point too! I got an arepa, which had good meat, but their was rolled up deli cheese in there which I had to take out. It was overpowering and not good cheese. I loved the seating around, it's a good sized dance floor, and the bands were great. They also have vendors selling things, so I got a handmade bracelet that I'm still wearing today! This is a must try when you come to Tulum!

Empanada Argentina
Aminah K.

This place is a vibe! They have a variety of food trucks/stands so plenty of choices to choose from. There is plenty of seating. They also have entertainment which was fun. I tried the King Pao Chicken at Asian Bodega. It was flavorful and pretty big portion. Also tried Empanada Argentina. Got the humita and caprese. They were so delicious! I recommend getting then baked.

Bbq - hot dog - tacos
Marjan M.

We were staying at an Airbnb nearby and our receptionist suggested this place to visit on a Friday night. We arrived about 9 pm and the place was packed. They have such a nice variety of foods to choose from and a bar with cocktails and mocktails. They offer sushi, hot dogs/burgers, tacos, bbq, middle eastern food, burrito, ice cream, crepes, and a lot more! We really enjoyed all the food, vibe, aesthetics, service, and the fire show! You can easily spend a few hours here!

Seating area near some of the food trucks!
Ashley P.

Was extremely lucky to find this place while in Tulum. It was conveniently not too far from where we were staying, as well. I first spotted this place on Instagram and thought - an area of Food trucks and live music, with a bar? I need to check this out! We walked from our Airbnb but there was plenty of parking available as well. You walk up and immediately can see about 8 food trucks. Burgers, South American food, pizza, churros, a coffee van and more! There is always a bar at the far end as well that had music the night we went (Friday). We tried the Torta and South American food trucks which were both incredible, followed by a dessert crape. Everything is reasonably priced but most prefer you pay in Pesos! Lots of big communal style tables, kids playing soccer in the grass and food options aplenty - definitely a place for the whole family.

Martina D.

I came here my first night (a Tuesday), when they have salsa dancing. There are lots of little food places where you can order from, and then choose somewhere to sit. There were a couple very small tables, but mostly it was picnic tables that were under a roof-type situation. The bar area was also sheltered in case there is rain. This is when I was introduced to the famous "grasshopper salt" that they use to rim the glass for mezcalitas, and it's very standard in Tulum to use it. It's VERY GOOD, and I'm buying it for my own kitchen. The tacos were really good. A little heavy (fried), but made with love. I'm not even sure what was in them, but I tried two different kinds. There are also tables when you walk in where people are selling various items such as clothing or jewelry. There's a little playground area in the back, and there were children, dogs, families, couples, and friends there. Very chill place!

Pork, chicken, and pork/ plantains and cheese arepas, in chickpea, original, and coconut dough

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Many delicious food trucks, dancing and live band. True Tulum experience! Must do while in Tulum on a Tuesday night.

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This was such a fun place !!! Got to try all kinds of food and listen to great music . Would definitely recommend for anyone to stop by .

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I really love the ambience of this place. Great selection of food. Great for families and single people.

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“I first spotted this place on Instagram and thought - an area of Food trucks and live music, with a bar?”

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Hands down some of the best food in Tulum!…read more Excellent variety of options from vegan tacos to non-payment vegan burgers to pizza and more. There's even a vegan ice cream cart. TFT has the best bartender in Tulum (look for Yair behind the bar at the back of TFT). Order a mangoni cocktail or a Juan Cordero pale ale (from Tijuana) and you won't be disappointed. Atmosphere is eclectic and fun. They even have A DIY skeeball game : ) Value is A++ So great that we ate here 4 times during our 2 week trip!

I came here with two friends one night when it was pouring rain. It was after dinner, so I didn't…read morethink I was hungry, but my friend (a local) ordered a hot dog and made me try it. It was SO GOOD, I think it might have been the best hot dog I've ever had and ordered one for myself. I ended up sharing it with my other friend (they also ran out of hotdog buns so we just ate it with a fork), and since it was after dinner, half of it was good enough for two people. I could have ordered another one just for the taste, but we were there late and they stopped serving food. I had several mezcalitas, played jenga which was on the table already (the table next to us also had one, and enjoyed the overall vibe. It was an outdoor place with covering, so it did shield us from the downpour. There is a bar in the back, and picnic tables in the "main area". It reminded me of a beer garden a little. Very chill and relaxed place, and the servers and bartenders were nice.

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