Kitchen Table just reopened in Tulum, and it instantly reminded me why it's such a standout. The…read morestaff was amazing--genuinely friendly, incredibly attentive, and clearly passionate about what they're serving. You can tell they really know the food and love talking about it. One of the best parts of eating here is the feeling that you're right in the kitchen. The open-fire setup, the smells, the sound of everything cooking--it all makes the experience feel personal and relaxed, almost like you're hanging out with friends who just happen to be phenomenal chefs. I tried the tetelas and the short rib, and both were fantastic. The tetelas had that comforting, handmade feel with rich, local flavors. The short rib was ridiculously tender, full of smoky depth, and easily one of the highlights of the night. Kitchen Table's reopening feels like a win for Tulum. Great food, thoughtful staff, and an atmosphere that pulls you straight into the heart of local cooking--I'd go back in a heartbeat.

Absolutely amazing! This is a must! The food, service, and over experience was top tier! Love,…read moreLove, love!

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!

We love coming to La Estrada and make it a point to visit every time we're in Tulum. This is our…read morethird year returning, and it never disappoints. We went on a Saturday night and it was pleasantly relaxed, which made the whole experience even better. Alex took amazing care of us. He was attentive, kind, and always one step ahead, bringing things before we even had to ask. He also shared great insight about the restaurant and its background, which we really appreciated. The food was as delicious as ever. We always order the grilled octopus and it's a must every time, perfectly tender and full of flavor. This time we also tried a small shrimp ceviche that had a great balance of acidity and spice. We finished with the grilled fish, which was soft, fresh, and really tasty. I skipped the margarita this time, but they are also one of my favorite things to get here. We will definitely keep coming back.

We were craving some local seafood and found this place off the main touristy area of Tulum. The…read moreseafood was fresh and cooked really well. I thought the fish was a little over-fried but my husband liked it that way. The grilled octopus was not overcooked, but in fact very tender, and cooked with this red sauce that made it very juicy. These were their two recommended dishes and I'm glad we got to try them. Just be careful with the water here (like any place in Mexico). I think I got sick because my drink had ice in it, which melted and contaminated my drink. Small mixed ceviche 10/10 - We were pleasantly surprised by the serving size ("THIS is a small?") Grilled octopus with ajillo 9/10 Fried fish (catch of the day) 8/10

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.

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.

This place is now something else, unfortunately, it was a little place on the beach that was more…read morelow key, you could actually see the people sitting across from you and enjoy their company. Small plates, good cocktails, mezcals, good music, good service. Location is excellent as it is in the middle of the beach, is a perfect place for a casual dinner, date, or drinks spot.

No choice but to give it 5 as we came here last night for smoothies, today for breakfast tacos,…read moreand again for a sunset dinner and then one more snack on the way out. So yea, we loved it. Tacos are amazing here. And we tried all different kinds from veggie to steak to octopus. Plus we had a lot of other stuff on the menu. Smoothies are great too. And the ambience and service was friendly and fun. Probably will be back again in the next few days of our trip.

Many smoothies and tacos later, I can tell you this place is amazing…read more I tried every juice, and I think all of the vegan things on the menu. It was fresh and very tasty. The staff was nice and had several good recommendations of what we should see while in town. We went almost every day while in town. My friend and fellow yelper agreed that it was really amazing.

We stumbled into this restaurant as a family of five, very late at night with no reservation. While…read moreall of the other restaurants were playing loud music and had essentially turned into clubs, Parole was the calmest of them all. We were greeted by friendly staff who seated us at a large comfortable table that had both a couch and chairs, which was very comfortable. The restaurant focuses on Italian food, with seafood and steak options. The decor reminds me of a French shabby chic vibe, very pretty! Charred octopus- 7/10 Steak- 10/10 (best we've ever had! and we eat at amazing steak houses in Los Angeles) Spicy vodka pasta- 7/10 (spicier than im used to, but hey we are in Mexico. Didn't remind me of a typical vodka pasta, but still decent.) Carbonara- 10/10 Fig cheesecake- 4/10 (very underwhelming) Cocktails- 10/10

We went to a total of 3 restaurants apart of the RosaNegra Group and Parole was 100000% our…read morefavorite. From the live music, dj, food and service -- everything was top notch. We had a large bachelorette party and luckily had the place virtually all to ourselves. We ordered a ton of food and shared everything amongst the party. Our favorite appetizers were: STEAK CARPACCIO and the SCALLOPS W/ CAULIFLOWER PURÉE. Our favorite pastas were: CARBONARA FETTUCCINE W/ TRUFFLE and the ALASKAN KING CRAB RAVIOLI. Other honorable mentions were the DUCK SALAD & the BOGAVANTE RISOTTO W/ ASPARAGUS. Honestly, all the food we got was delicious and we really enjoyed our dinner and the experience overall. We ended the night with the DOLCI PAROLE SAMPLER because we couldn't decide on which dessert to try AND they even gave the bride to be a complementary cake. Needless to say, we left STUFFED. Highly recommend trying our Parole, especially if you're not into the super chaotic nightclub-like restaurant types such as Rosa Negra and Taboo.

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.

Amazing and absolutely delicious! I had the shrimp and beef tacos so good. I'll be back for sure!read more

Service was excellent. there was a live band when we were having dinner. the food was very good…read more and surprisingly affordable. we had lobsters and mussels and a seafood pasta dish and a lot of beer and soda and cocktails and our total bill was about $200 for 3 people. the atmosphere was great, restrooms were clean - only downside was the mosquitoes but they provided mosquito spray

The best food I've had in Tulum two years in a row! Simply amazing!…read more Wow - I thought maybe I just remembered last year through rose-colored glasses - no, this place is magnificent. First, the vibe is basically perfect. Feels exotic, is clean, the staff is fun, and the live music is the finishing touch. Second, without a doubt the best food we had in Tulum during our week there this year, and my week there last year. House Salad - I never knew I needed goat cheese ice cream on a salad but I'm telling you it was AMAZING! My girlfriend had the Octopus in marinade. She gets the Octopus everywhere we go. It was very tasty and not overcooked like is often the case. I had the Catch of the Day, Sea Bass. I have the fish of the day everywhere I go (live in St Petersburg, Florida, so I'm a seafood junky). It was, again, like last year the best fish dinner entree I had in Tulum. That's between about 12 different places I've eaten at in Tulum spanning the poshest hotel zone restaurants to the most reviewed and highly rated places in Centro in town. It was mouth-wateringly good and flawlessly prepared. I highly suggest trying the Mexican Tea cocktail - a refreshing, but not overly sweet, well-balanced drink that I loved and my girlfriend switched to despite it not being anything like what she would normally order. Last - I worked in restaurants starting at 15 through my late 20's including the most upscale place in the entire city. I got good enough to find gigs helping train staff during new openings. The service we received was remarkable, yet causal and fun. Commendable and appreciated.

My family and I stopped at Casa Maria for lunch after spending the morning at the beach in Tulum…read more The whole complex, including the hotel and restaurant, was amazing and beautifully designed. When we arrived, there was no one else at the restaurant yet. The server informed us that they were only accepting cash because the credit card machine was not working. Despite this, the staff was very attentive, frequently checking on us and taking our orders promptly. My kids got lemonade, and my wife and I enjoyed Victoria beers. We ordered fish, shrimp, and sirloin tacos, with the fish tacos being my favorite. My kids had chicken with mole and cheese empanadas. The food was delicious! I'll definitely come back here on my next trip to Tulum.

While the views and ambiance here are wonderful, that's pretty much where the experience stops. I…read morecame here for a bachelorette party and I have to say everything from the drinks to the food were extremely disappointing. The drinks were extremely sour (I got a margarita and an espresso martini and both were not good) and the food was overcooked and lack flavor (I got the shrimp tacos which were inedible). To add to this, the service was extremely slow. This dinner took 4 hours and it was terrible to leave hungry while spending a good amount. I would go elsewhere than come here.