Easily the best place for tacos within the gates of puerto!!! It is such a cute little hidden gem tucked behind the marina near the Puerto Aventuras sign. Service was friendly and quick. The drinks were delicious, no premade mixes here! Every taco we had was outstanding- we tried Al pastor, barbacoa, crispy fish, queso birria, and queso Al pastor. The queso birria was our favorite! We also loved the chilaquiles. We will definitely be back next time we're in puerto adventuras! Our only regret was that we didn't have room for dessert. read more

When you walk in there is a huge vat of octopus cooking over an open fire. Hello, pulpo heaven, take me now. When you consider the portion size of the octopus in the tacos, 95 pesos is a steal. I probably could have eaten 5 of them. Flavor was incredible. Didn't bother ordering anything else. Hubby enjoyed his non-cephalopods tacos as well, says they were the best bougie white people tacos we had in Tulum (as in, not counting the authentic local 10 pesos tacos you find in the city). Cute, casual spot that I would highly recommend. Playlist was fire and gave us some new Spotify tunes to save - whoever is in charge of it had some great funky jams. read more

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Best food i have had in Tulum!!! The best taco i have had and trust me i eat a lot of tacos. My top favorite tacos on the menu #1 octopus, #2 grill fish, #3 shrimp verde The bets orchata! It's so delicious and lightly creamy: they blend coconut to it which is out of this world. Remember, tip is included read more

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If I go back to Tulum again, I'll go to Safari every day. It's this good! Shrimp mole verde is the best taco I've ever had. If they sell that mole verde, I'd buy a few jars! Fish ceviche is flavored with passion fruit mayo. Omg it's so refreshing! Their hot sauces are perfect too! You can but it for about $10. read more

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My husband and I were in Tulum on our honeymoon, and our meal at Safari was really fun and tasty. We were staying at Cabanas Tulum, which is about a four minute walk from Safari, so we decided to try it for dinner one of our last nights! All the food at Safari is cooked inside of an old air stream, but they also have a bar, where they make cocktails (they also had a regional beer). It's a charming, hip, cool place to eat. The food was all good. We tried one of each of the most of the tacos (we didn't try the vegetarian). They're very small tacos - 2, 3 bites each. We also tried the ceviche tostada, which was great (among the best ceviche we had in Tulum). The prices were more than you would pay for tacos in centro, but it was a relatively inexpensive meal for the hotel zone. All in all, it was a fun place to grab a bite to eat! (I definitely instagrammed it a bit!) read more

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So your in an open seating area next to a camp fire style grill. There's probably mosquitos swarming around you but the off bug spray offered by the restaurant helps keep them at bay. Time to enjoy dinner. The menu is on a small card, consisting of a few starter type dishes, several tacos and a dessert. We ordered the ceviche on tostada (2 count), the don't panic salad (quinoa, beats, carrot, sprouts), tacos- al pastor, fish la plancha, crispy fish, octopus, mole shrimp, and finally the chocolate tamale. The ceviche came on 2 tostadas. It delicious and a perfect sharing portion (for 2). The avocado and greens that dressed it balanced the acidity of the ceviche. The don't panic salad included quinoa cooked perfectly with a creamy texture (avocado?). The beats were soft and delicious. The tacos were all delicious. Such a variety of colors, flavors and textures. Also the crispy fish taco was one of the best fried fish taco of the trip. Probably the best taco experience (most expensive) of the trip too. The chocolate tomale was also excellent, although I was a bit skeptical. Creamy, rich, cocoa, decadent. This is the chocolate flavor you dream of. Pair this with a glass of red and your set. Bring a lot of cash or pay a 4% fee for using card on top of any tip you decide on. read more

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A little disappointed in this place. We came here for dinner. It is nice and not too pricey, but the food wasn't great. The barbacoa tacos were very dry! Overall, it wasn't bad, but we just had higher hopes. read more

Go right for the fried fish taco and the shrimp mole! Flavors popped and and textures were outstanding. The octopus was amazingly charred and tender but needed more flavor. The pork was our least favorite- it was slightly dry and not full of flavor. The horchata was refreshing and and not cloyingly sweet. Also loved the chocolate tamale for dessert. It was like a warm flourless chocolate cake but better. I just was missing the vanilla ice cream on top! Extra points for ambiance and wonderful staff! read more

Safari - Octopus, pork, fried fish, shrimp tacos! Last 2 were amazing. - Mexican Near Me - Tulum, ROO

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We were staying on the beach in Tulum and decided to take a late night walk for dinner. The ambiance of Safari is great. There is chill music (sometimes a little broken if the Bluetooth gets too far), an airstream trailer nestled in the back(where the food is made) and tables both under a covered patio (with the bar) or under the sky near the fire (where garlic, onions, tomatoes and al pastor are often roasting.) The menu is a small card on the table and the options are simple. Our first night here, we got a la plancha fish tacos and my companion also got a shrimp mole verde taco. The tortillas are homemade, perfectly elastic but still with the textured masa feel of a grandmas tortilla without being too thick. The fish taco was so unexpectedly good that we both went a little wild. The slaw condiment on top is almost effervescent with flavor, without being too limey or salty. I don't even know what was happening in my mouth it was so good. The shrimp taco was topped with pickled and spiced red onions that were super tasty without being overly acidic, as they often are. I have never, in my life, had a fish taco like this. The flavor is absolutely excellent. The shrimp taco is very, very good. We came the next night and my companion tried the al pastor, which he said was good - the seasoning was great but the texture was not as traditional (one crispy side) as he preferred. We also tried the yucca fries (basic, the sauce is tasty...so good if you're wanting comfort food but I probably wouldn't get them again.) The guacamole was good, made with all the right stuff and satisfying...though not up to the level of the fish taco. We had the ceviche tostada, which was also good but came with a crema that I didn't like mixed with the fish...and I wonder if I should have ordered the Plato instead. My companion loved the mezcal, but I don't know enough to comment on that. read more

Safari - Food menu - Mexican Near Me - Tulum, ROO

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My favorite taco place by FAR. Had it while on vacation, ended up moving to the area and continue to eat here almost daily You can't go wrong with pretty much anything on the menu. But the fish tacos are my FAVORITE! Owner and staff are all wonderful and service is always solid. Highly recommend this hidden gem. read more

If you are spending any amount of time in Tulum, make this spot a MUST. The ambiance is great, the drinks are phenomenal (we had the mezcal margaritas) and of course, the tacos are the big ticket item. My wife had two Pastor, slow cooked pork (7 hours to be specific!) on corn tortillas with pineapple and cilantro - simply superb. I had the crispy fish, la plancha fish and the roasted octopus. Most people have talked at length about the octopus, so I'll just add that ALL the hype is real, it's amazing. Both the crispy fish and la plancha were just as good, so make sure you come hungry to sample as much of the goods as you can! It's cash only, like some of the shops in Tulum are, so make sure you bring cash (USD or MX), but besides that prepare yourself for an amazing gastronomic experience. read more

Safari - Chips with their red and green salsa (try mixing the red with the roasted habañero oil) - Mexican Near Me - Tulum, ROO

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Great spot on the Tulum Beach Strip for a quick bite. The place is super cute and looks beautiful at night!! We ordered fish tacos. The sauce bottles on the table were super spicy and made the tacos taste even better! The food was fresh and tasted very legit. Service was friendly and very helpful. Perfect for a quick bite between different activities. read more

Safari - Mexican Near Me - Tulum, ROO

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Safari has the BEST tacos in Tulum, maybe anywhere ever. The flavor was impeccable without being overdressed, greasy, or too fatty...all things that can make a taco sad, if that's possible. We ordered pork, shrimp tacos. Guacamole, and a couple of cocktails. All delicious. Wait staff very kind and and service was not slow, as it often can be in tourist areas. Do yourself a favor and check it out. read more

Got their delivery twice.I think the concept of fire cooked food is great but they didn't execute it well. Both time the meat were too tough to eat. After I had tough meat the first time I thought it was a fluke but they can't even cook chicken. It's normally easier to get soft tender meat from a bbq but they just did not do it. The chicken and pork that I had from the place were both "tough". The red salsa they have a is great too bad they can't get a protein right. read more

Stopped in here for a casual NYE dinner after realizing almost all of the other dinner spots in Tulum beach were overpriced prix fixe for the holiday evening. While Safari also requires prix fixe for any reservation made online, the pricing is very fair and was a great bang for buck. Per person, we were given 3 drinks, 3 tacos, dessert and shared apps for ~$110-120 USD in total including tip and VAT. The food itself was excellent and filling and I could barely finish my tacos. read more

It was great :) we ordered the yuca truffle fries as a starter and they were really nice .. then I ordered the fired roasted octopus which was delicious and the tostada ceviche fish which was raw fish tacos 2 pcs were delicious as well .. servers very nice and polite.. explained all the dishes for us :) we arrived pretty late and it was Very dark here .. very relaxing if there is not the main road.. and little bit of more light because I like to see whAt I eat very fresh food and healthy..dessert different but okay 75%cacao with caramel baked in banana leaf if I understood right read more

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Awesome local taco spot with a variety of meats and taco shells, this was a hit during our trip. The octopus was the only disappointing taco, but everything else was phenomenal. Definitely don't miss out on the spicy margaritas AND an incredible chocolate tamal for dessert (seriously, get it). Service was really good and the price point was even better. Just don't forget to bring a whole can of mosquito repellent with you! read more

Safari - Had to try every single one! Don't forget their awesome hot sauces - Mexican Near Me - Tulum, ROO

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If I had to recommend only one restaurant in Tulum, it would be Safari! The restaurant has a welcoming atmosphere and service is friendly. But most importantly, the food is incredibly delicious! I had the ceviche tostada, guacamole, and two tacos (fire roasted octopus and shrimp mole verde). The ceviche and guacamole is so fresh and I love the chips that complement the both. The star of this meal is the tacos! Highly recommend the octopus and and shrimp because both were cooked perfectly and tasted amazing.. I had to order more because they were that good. Whenever I am back in Tulum, Safari will be my first stop! read more

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Best fire roasted octopus tacos I've ever had in my entire life. Also try the crispy fish taco. Delicious mezcal margarita (spicy). Eat here often! read more

Safari - Mexican Near Me - Tulum, ROO

Omg. This place is AMAZING! We're here for our wedding and my husband kept wanting to come back again and again. Best tacos we had in Tulum hands down! Also try the cocoliflower -- that was spectacular (and I normally don't like cauliflower)! Must check out! read more

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We love this place! We went 4 times. The waiter (a lovely girl with partly shaved hair) always treats us like friends. The place is simple, in the jungle side, but cozy and nice. GREAT food, freshly prepared with a mixture of traditional Mexican and a little personal touch. Simple but veeeery tasty! Can't wait to be back to Tulum! read more

We had dinner here tonight and I was a bit disappointed. I first came here about 2 years ago and I remembered the tacos being more delicious so I decided to come again. House was pretty full as they only seemed to have 2 available tables and we were escorted to the one of our choice. The table didn't have chairs which we didn't realize until we were standing next to it but no biggie, they can just grab them. Except we were standing there for a good 5 minutes while the guy who was getting the chairs was taking care of other customers lol. I flagged him down and asked to be seated in a recently vacated table. We ordered one of each of their tacos (crispy fish, a la plancha fish, shrimp mole verde, & al pastor)....the shrimp was delicious and the crispy fish was ok, the others I would not order again. My biggest issue was with the bill because I was charged an extra beer I never ordered and the "suggested gratuity" was already added to the total. It was just my two sons and myself so party of 3. Once I informed them of the extra beer they did remove it but the gratuity was again automatically added to the total. I felt this was a bit deceitful because it says suggested gratuity yet it was automatically added to the total....the total prior to the gratuity was not listed at all on the receipt. They never apologized for the extra beer added and I honestly feel it was not a mistake...none of it. read more

Great place with vegan/vegetarian options! We ordered the gringa and vegan octoopus(eggplant) tacos and truffle yuca fries. Couldn't really taaste the truffle on the fries but the chipotle dipping sauce was awesome! Tacos were also each very good and affordable about $80-90 pesos each. read more

Awesome food and vibe. They cook out of an old airstream. -pork taco 9 -octopus taco 10 -mushroom empanada thing-5 read more

Amazing food. High quality, high flavor, beautifully displayed, and delicious. Shrimp mole verde tacos and quesadilla is a must.

Took a drive down here one night to grab dinner. Parking is tight as there are only spots on the street near the restaurant, but we snagged an opening nearby. The specialities are tacos, and you can consider them more upscale than your normal fare in Tulum. Shrimp with a mole verde, pastor, vegetarian and both fried or grilled fish tacos. We tried them all... also great was a crudo and truffled yuca fries. Mixed drinks were potent and the vibe was super cool with the pit fire for cooking and the areostream turning out dishes. Would recommend for a change of pace. read more

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Second time to tulum. We visited safari twice in our last trip. I remember everything being better than this time. The octopus tacos was amazing 2 years ago. This time it was just ok. The drinks where just ok this time. Everything had gone up in price. Spent $90 usd after tip for 2 people, on just tacos and apps and the service was very slow. Not sure if I'd go back. read more

Stopped here for lunch and had the Pork Posada taco - my husband had the Fish taco. Both were amazing! We enjoyed the fun ambience and music as well. read more

Safari - Pork Posada taco - Mexican Near Me - Tulum, ROO

The BEST tacos I have ever had in my life. The grilled fish was unbelievable, the shrimp and Baja fish both came in strong as well. I would highly highly recommend going here if you are looking for cheap, authentic Mexican , and incredible vibes! read more

This place was one of the only affordable restaurants on the strip and it was amazing! We came back twice. The Yucatán fries, guacamole, fish tacos, and al pastor tacos were delicious. Definitely stop by here for dinner if you're looking for a break from the fancier restaurants in Tulum. read more

Lovely little place. They have a good IPA and fantastic Tacos. My favourite is the one with the grilled Octopus. Really tender and full of flavour. The othersbare nice too- so do try out a Trio of Tacos. Staff are Lovely - very helpful and friendly. We went a second time tonight and I finished off with a mezcal infused with habanero Peppers - very nice stuff! Before you go, ready your legs with mosquito repellent. They have free wifi and a laid back ambiance. read more

I wanted to try this place..However, I dropped my wife off there to meet a friend for a pre-cocktail, and by the time I showed up a 1/2 hour later my wife was waiting for me on the street for she was revolted by the overpowering of inscence burning. I could smell it from the road and knowing my wife's sensitivities I agreed to go somewhere else. I note this for there are others who have sensitivies and those should be made full aware that it is part of their ambiance. read more

If you are in Tulum, do yourself a favor and stop into Safari. Laid back environment, great staff and fantastic food! MUST HAVE THE YUCA FRIES! read more

I have been back here 2 years in a row and still one of my favorite spots in Tulum, super chill. If you're lucky, there's a live band playing while you enjoy your tacos. The crispy fish tacos are sooooo delicious and they have amazing drinks, especially the margaritas! read more

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I loved this place ! The staff was super kind, I had ceviche plate, it comes with maracuya mayo AMAZING ! You have to try it ! I think price was ok because they have GREAT quality ! Environment was really nice as well!! I will come back !! read more

The food was so good. Everything on point. The little fire pit area was a great place to sit and the small of tomatoes and onion filled the air with a savory taste. I really don't think you could offer wrong here. We got the cerviche, yucan fries, shrimp Tacos, grilled fish tacos & crispy fish tacos - f***ing yum!!! Do yourself a favour and stop here read more

My first time in tulum and the drinks were SO good!! We had the margaritas and not too sweet, just perfect. My boyfriend had the tacos (forgot which ones) but I know he tried the octopus one! It was his favorite! Our waitress was sweet and gave us some great places to try in tulum! read more

We thought safari was a great find and also great relative to price. We had yucca truffle fries, guacamole, tostada, tacos - and we liked it all - flavorful and good quality. the drinks and service were great too. We definitely think this is a place we'll frequent for casual dinners in the area and for a chill vibe. read more

Quaint little place. Wonderful service. Funky fun music. Boyfriend said best ceviche in Mexico. Get the desert. Amazing chocolate tamale

The tacos here were phenomenal and the price is perfect! 50 pesos for delicious fish tacos. Try to octopus and crispy fish tacos