Think "pirates" but make it sexy craft cocktail bar and resto... that's Salma. It's a stone's throw from the Holbox beach centro. Reservations are recommended, but you can also attempt a walk-in during non-busy seasons. We loved the vibe, but I'll be honest that it's more of a steak and meat options type of place vs veggie friendly. We ended sticking around for margaritas, the live DJ, and the sexy pirate + dark energy beach vibes. read more

Atmosphere: cave-like, swing up bar, live DJ Vibes: sexy, rumble in the jungle, romantic, dark, candle lit, tulum vibes Bevies: beachside creations, shot menu (one drink had a scorpion) Food: some of the best octopus I've ever had, fall apart tender braised beef tacos, roasted beets on point with a contrasting creamy sauce, goat cheese stuffed squash to make your taste buds dance Overall: delicious food, amazing vibes, you can make a reso on OpenTable read more

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Salma became our Thanksgiving destination. We celebrated our honeymoon at Isla de Holbox and I knew I needed to find a place for thanksgiving. There were so many places to choose from and all were delicious but my wife wanted steak so Salma it was. Salma is a unique restaurant. The ambience is definitely Vampires meets Pirates of the Caribbean. The red lighting with the skulls gives off a not so festive vibe. More like you were in Indiana Jones in Temple of Doom...."kali ma....kali ma" I was waiting for our waiter to take my heart than my order. Joking aside. I love this place. The food was incredible. The steak was served w roasted garlic and the sides were all delicious. We started w tacos and again Bomb-ay. The drinks were also unique, strong and tasty. A trifecta. Overall, Salma delivered on a giving us a unique experience and added to a list of things we were thankful for. Come visit, be in awe, and leave stuffed. Just be sure to treat the mascot. read more

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This restaurant has good music, slow melodic house music blasting as you walk through the restaurant that feels like a piece of art as you walk through it progresses from a goth vampire bar with swings to the very end of the bar. Which goes full hard on skulls and candles makes me feel like I'm prepping for a goat sacrifice. It is very artsy here. The food was okay. The beets over the joqueque was delicious (10/10) and the drinks were 8/10 compared to other spots on the island. I wish I could say more on their food but the waitress didn't take my complete order. She missed some key items and when I asked about them the kitchen was closed. I wish I could say it was an accident but the waitress had a bit of an attitude. Not the best vibes and definitely not the type of service I've been getting from the real locals. I would come back for the music and drinks but would skip the food. I could take some attitude but I missed out on a full experience. read more

Ambiance is super cool and the drinks were awesome, but the level of sound in the place when we were there was so loud that it was unbearable and we had to leave. Did not have any food so I cannot speak to it. I don't know if it was the day we were there and its not as loud other days or I am just getting older but it was too much for me. read more

This place is expensive but I guess most places along the beach are. We had one appetizer, a plate of 4 ribeye tacos, and 2 drinks and it was over $1000 pesos. The food was good but not great and the pirate theme with all the skulls was a little weird. Also, examine your bill as they add in a "suggested tip" to the total read more

Salma - Short rib tacos - Bars Near Me - Holbox, ROO

I came across Salma while doing research for my trip to Holbox. It looked very similar to a lot of the restaurants in Tulum: open air dining, chill vibes, great music, elevated cocktails and food. I made a reservation for a Saturday night in advance of our trip. We were there during a quiet time so we actually ended up having our choice of seating, and we sat towards the back at a romantic, candle-lit table. Our server was great; he was friendly and made solid suggestions and stopped by to check in at all the right times. We had a very leisurely date night dinner that involved multiple cocktails and several courses. I'm still thinking about the lobster tail, which was a special on the evening of our visit. It was served with a side salad of romaine and beets. I don't like beets but my husband said they were great and I still thought the salad was incredible - you could taste the freshness of the lettuce and other ingredients. The octopus dish and short rib tacos were also great. If I find myself back in Holbox, Salma is definitely on the list for a revisit! read more

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Ahoyyyyy we loved everything about this place. Our favorite dinner while visiting Holbox. The concept of a pirate bar sounds a little cheesy but they've done it well. Great, robust menu. Sexy, smoky ambiance. Dark decor. We enjoyed every single plate -- especially the grilled octopus and steak. We dined at the bar, with a view of the bartender making craft cocktails. We stumbled in late evening around 9:30 or 10, but probably best to make reservations in advance. read more

Salma - Grilled octopus and tuna tataki - Bars Near Me - Holbox, ROO

The food and service was great. Cocktails are fantastic and they have dj's playing till late night.

Salma is a beautiful restaurant with a truly unique and dramatic environment. Unfortunately the filet mignon we ordered was just a poor piece of meat. We sent it back as initially it was pretty raw. Even then it was tough and chewy. Appetizers were good. Service was uneven. The place is an extra long railway carriage so I had to go searching for a server a couple of times. We have had much better meals here. read more

I stopped in on my last night in Holbox. By far the best drinks on the island. The food was great as well but in my opinion the mixologists here do things right. There are a lot of exotic ingredients and they know how to use them. Everyplace around has "specialty drinks" but I felt like most places were just pouring juice out of bottles. Salma was different! The dark pirate theme was very interesting. Wait staff was attentive and fun. Highly recommended. I had the Scorpio, which is Mezcal and Rum based. I also at the pumpkin/squash appetizer, which was very good as well. read more