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Taboo Tulum

3.7 (377 reviews)
Open • 11:00 am - 1:00 AM (Next day)

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Renelle W.

I left Taboo Tulum underwhelmed and I can't seem to put my finger on why. I believe it may not have lived up to the hype that read about online prior to our dining experience. I came here to celebrate a friend's birthday. Sure, it has a beach vibe. There is live music; that night there was a violinist. We stood on the chairs briefly and clapped. But it felt forced. The servers were great dancers though! The food was okay, not memorable but the price was steep. I probably won't return if I was given the choice. Overpriced and overhyped.

Arianna F.

I had gone to the Cancun location and had a blast! I had heard how much fun people had at the Tulum location that I was ready to see for myself! It was 1:30pm on a Sunday and basically nobody was there. I had spent $100 on three drinks, that tasted just okay. Had been consistently harassed by workers for us to pay the 2,500 pesos per person to move to the beach, despite expressing how we didn't want to. If you want the hype and to spend your money on just the brand, go on over! There are plenty of other beach clubs better than Taboo.

Viva L.

Living in the life, I then overworked correctional officer. It was good to appreciated by a restaurant at 10 o'clock at night! I recommend this location due to the fact it was fun. It was flirty and it provided exactly what I needed tacos drinks and great ambience. The service was very good and at the end of the night I was receiving free shots free drinks by staff and guess.

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Kristi B.

Amazing service and amazing food. Yovani and Agustin took great care of us. We went down to the beach and they stood next to our items to make sure no messed with them. It's started raining and they immediately took us in side so I didn't get wet then when it stopped raining they made sure our table was dry and sat us right back down. They Pulled my chair out every time I got up. So attentive and sweet. Highly recommend sitting in their section.

Abigail J.

Fun beach club with great music! Came to celebrate our friends' 40th and we all had the best time. Got a cabana, some drinks, food and shisha. Our server was very nice and attentive.

Sweet corn- tastes similar to good elote.
Carol P.

If you are looking for loud dance music, extremely slow service, and spendy food/drinks..... this is your place. View was amazing.

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Dannie T.

We celebrated my friend's birthday here on a Wednesday evening, at 7pm, in April. The restaurant is definitely a vibe, it's beautifully decorated but wear shoes you can walk up a rocky hill in. Lol. We could hear the dj as we walked up , he was amazing but to our surprise the restaurant was practically empty and it's very dark, I needed the light on my phone to read the menu We all ordered a suggested drink, The Alchemist, we were not impressed. I kept my drink but my friends ordered another drink, and again they were not impressed. Taboo provides a complimentary plate of pita, sundried tomatoes coated with pesto, olives , peppers stuffed with goat cheese , onion dip and olive oil. It was delicious Prior to receiving the complimentary table set I ordered the Mediterranean plate, a similar dish with pita bread, hummus , spicy feta cheese and tzatziki. Again this was delicious. On open table I saw a branzino entree I was excited to order , unfortunately it wasn't available but the salmon I ordered was delicious. The portion size was much larger than I expected it to be and it was seasoned and flambéed perfectly. I still dream about that salmon. The birthday girl ordered lamb chops and a side of mashed potatoes . Again the portion sizes are much larger than expected. She said I'm so full but I can't stop eating this lamb. Lol. Our other friend has shellfish allergies, unfortunately she didn't have a lot of options, she ordered the appetizer salmon tacos and a Greek salad . Both dishes were delicious. The salad was huge, between the three of us we could only finish half of the salad. As we were preparing the leave our amazing server and his colleagues came out dancing with sparklers and dessert to celebrate my friend's birthday . It was so sweet. In total our bill was $410, tip included. Walking down that hill , in heels, after drinks was a bit scary but we made it . Lol Ohhhh I should mention No one offered us drugs . Lol

Ericaaa C.

Top-notch service at Taboo Tulum -- every staff member was warm, professional, and made the experience unforgettable. The ambiance is chefs kiss, light for the day but I'm sure it gets packed. Celebrated a birthday and they were so sweet to the birthday girl! Claps, love and a free shot! Truly the best!

Catch of the day with potatoes
Gervetti L.

Taboo is taboo. The vibes at Taboo were undeniable but I can't say my experience justified the costs. Taboo is definitely targeted at tourists which wouldn't be a bad thing if it wasn't so expensive - fries were $21 USD. Potatoes. $21. The pros: Very nice service. The music and violinist were excellent. 5/5 They provided us with a complimentary appetizer (Mediterranean plate 5/5) and a dessert for birthdays which was really nice. The portions for the shareable items were large which I greatly appreciated. We tried: - Shrimp appetizer served over quinoa 5/5 - the catch of the day which a white fish with roasted potatoes. It was cooked well (hello crunchy skin) but this was very mid flavor wise for $60 a squeeze of lemon helped. 3/5 Honestly wish I would have read reviews before but it was recommended by someone and booked initially by another friend. I wouldn't recommend.

Leanna S.

We came around 7 pm for dinner and drinks. The food was good and drinks as weak. They have hookah choices and after 9 pm we have dancers with fire come out for the show. The dj was playing chill tribal music. I believe the service charge was included.

Complementary bday slice
Robert M.

I came here about 17 hours after going to Taboo Cancun. Two completely different experiences. This one had more of a party vibe--outside by the beach, with a DJ, lots of hookah, VIP sections, and people having a great time dancing and getting super drunk. The food was good; I had the seafood spaghetti. If you like spice, you'll love it. I also had about five Alchemist drinks. I was drinking that one all last night at Taboo Cancun, so I figured I'd keep it going. Overall, it's a great spot to go with a group,, because it's a fun, lively vibe. Service on the other hand not as good as Taboo Cancun. Long wait time and you might not see your waiter for 20 mins at a time. If I'm in Tulum , I'll definitely stop here again if I'm with a group.

Justin K.

I heard day clubs are the place to be when in Tulum and since it was my birthday I had to check out Taboo. This is a completely difference experience than Vegas day clubs. You are immersed in the jungle with the ocean at your fingertips. Entrance was $150 usd per person but half of it was used towards your table service. It was a blast and hopefully some of these photos will show you that. Everyone just wanted to have a good time and it's great for bachelor/ette parties. As you will be drinking, I recommend getting a taxi or private driver. Make sure you bring your sunscreen and drink lots of water to hydrate. One of the best birthday parties I've had and would definitely come back!

Best ceviche I've ever had
Regine A.

Taboo in Tulum is the ONE. Came here for a bachelorette party of ten. I will never forget how fun it was. Ambiance was crazy, but in the BEST way. The night started off with the amazing staff who greeted us. We were personally escorted to our table. Vibes were already high. Started off with tequila being poured into our mouths. Followed by more drinks. Ceviche: 10 out of 10 recommend. Best ceviche I've ever had. Spicy seafood pasta hit the spot too. I will say, these portions are huge and definitely shareable between two people. A violinist came out and serenaded my bestie bride to be along with another future bride. They handed us sparklers and it was a crazy fun party the entire time. Definitely set the bar high for future Mexico trips. We came here for dinner. I want to try coming back during the day because this restaurant sits on the beach.

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Every moment in my life moving forward will be to figure out way to get back to Taboo. Unreal. #Cenoteboys

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Love the vibe. This place is live and the atmosphere is great. They offer day party's and a restaurant.

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A vibe for sure! This beach resort does not disappoint. Tulum isa dream full of paradise enjoy your stay!

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This place is no short of an amazing time. Definitely recommend for a bday vacation, bachelorette trip etc

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Estefania y Carlos we're the best! So helpful and accommodating. We were a large group and were able to complete every request!

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Taboo Tulum Reviews in Other Languages

Beso Tulum

Beso Tulum

3.0(8 reviews)
0.7 km

I've never left a bad review in my life but I feel like it's imperative to make sure the same thing…read moredoesn't happen to future tourists! We came to Beso with high hopes.... absolutely beautiful ambiance and the menu looked divine. My husband and parents and I went on a Tuesday night so it was very slow... we were one of two parties in the whole joint. The food was good! Not our favorite but definitely authentic and good. We all ordered drinks, an appetizer and main courses and dessert. When we first sat, they brought table bread that we didn't request but ate because, duh, so when it was gone they replenished it with a second basket as most restaurants do. We didn't even think that this could be anything but complimentary. After eating, we moved outside to the lounge area and the server brought over 4 unsolicited shots of brandy with cinnamon. I'm pregnant so thanked them for their generosity but sent it back. We figured since it was so slow the staff was bored and wanted to have some fun and send some drinks/get a bigger tip. My husband and I went home before my parents so weren't able to look over the bill. The next day we were told the tab was over $500 USD! I thought that sounded insane, it was good but not $500 USD good. They showed us the receipt and they charged for EVERYTHING that we didn't even ask for! The complimentary table bread, INCLUDING the refill, charged. The complimentary brandy shots that we never asked for or alluded to wanting, including the fourth that was sent back!!!!, charged!! It needs to be reiterated we never asked for any of these things and nowhere on the menu does it say anything about bread the cost of it. We went and looked at the menu the next morning because the entree prices looked more expensive on the receipt and sure enough, they had inflated the food prices as well. We would've really enjoyed this place but feel so taken advantage of. Yes: my parents could've said something but they don't know a lick of Spanish so how would they have argued a bill? They took advantage of a group of tourists they know they could pull one over on and it worked. I would've given 4 stars probably but this is unacceptable behavior in any restaurant in any part of the world.

This place has so much potential but if they don't address their food quality they won't be open…read morefor long. I'll break down the reason for my review. 1. Ambience: 4 Stars. It's not on the beach but it is gorgeous inside. The live music was great. The place settings were perfect. However we came on thanksgiving and it was completely empty. It's such a big space that it felt weird to be the only ones there especially with so many staff hanging around. This brings me to my next rating... 2. Staff: 5 Stars. If I could rate a restaurant on our waiter alone it would have 5 stars. I think his name was Daniel and he was perfect. He spoke great English and was very attentive. He also tried to steer us with honest advice about what to order. I only wish we'd listened to him. Great man! 3. Food: 1.5/5 Ugh. I'll start at the beginning. We order the mussels first. They were cooked well but lacked flavor and had barely any broth. They needed salt, bread and basically a makeover. Very underwhelming. 2.5/5. Next we had the belly taco which Daniel warned us not to get. TAKE THIS OFF THE MENU. We thought it would be pork belly, but it was rock hard fried pork intestines that tasted like burned moon rock. My bf spit it out. Gross! 0 Stars. Last we had fried avocado. It was good and the only thing resembling real food... but it's also a fried avocado so if you mess that up you honestly are just an idiot. 3 Stars. Total that comes to 3.5 stars, but since this was our special thanksgiving dinner and we ended up having to go to another restaurant just to have an edible dinner, I rounded down. Hope you guys can figure your stuff out as this place could be amazing.

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Loyal Order

Loyal Order

4.5(12 reviews)
4.8 km

Had a fantastic experience at Loyal Order. We were early for our reservation and the staff's…read morehospitality was top notch. In fact, they had a comfy bed to lounge on until our table was ready. The whole atmosphere is unforgettable. Drinks were made with fresh juice and served just right. Grilled octopus appetizer, manti, and lamb were all delicious. We would have done the tasting menu but it's pesos only and we didn't carry enough. You can pay USD cash at a conversion rate only slightly worse than ATM. There were some bugs/mosquitos but your on a beach near a jungle so that's is expected.

This was our first dive into the incredibly instagrammable world of Tulum beach bars. We had our…read moreminds blown. On our first day in Tulum we were wandering up the beach strip looking for a nice afternoon cocktail, and we didn't want to fight the hoards of beach fams at the hotel bars. Don't get me wrong, we are tourists and do not, by any stretch of the imagination, pretend otherwise-- but still, we wanted to get away from the mobs. Loyal Order isn't super well advertised from the street and you definitely might miss it if you do not know what you're looking for. You walk directly into the sand and up through the tropical trees and bushes that grow along the dunes. Small intimate tables and scattered through the premise. Everything is naturally beautiful. If you keep walking, you will come out to the beach and ocean (obviously...) and they have a few couches and spots set up closer to the water. The bar and kitchen itself melt away into teh sand and the brush. There was almost no one else there when we stopped by around 4:30pm et on a Sunday in March. We got two delicious cocktails- they were refreshing and beautiful. The prices were fairly high (around 10 USD). We didn't scoff at the high prices though because we were so in love with where we were. I would come back here any day of the week, month or year. I wish I was there right now.

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Excellent service

Taboo Tulum - mediterranean - Updated May 2026

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