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Taboo Tulum

3.7 (378 reviews)
Open • 11:00 am - 1:00 AM (Next day)

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Artur S.

Dope vibes, great staff, great hookah, ok food, will come back. Good times, greay setup

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.

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.

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.

Table for 2
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.

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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

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.

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!

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.

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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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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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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Taboo Tulum Reviews in Other Languages

Simple

Simple

4.2(31 reviews)
1.8 km
•$$$

Simple was simply delicious! Bad jokes aside, this place was located in a very touristy area filled…read morewith restaurants and boutique hotels, and the food and service were great! My friend and I split the Simple Fish Ceviche (peanuts, chia seeds, serrano peppers, red onions, etc.) and that was so fresh and flavorful! He got the tuna dish which was also great, but my black rice with octopus, calamari, and plantains was seriously A+. The black rice must have been made with squid ink or something but the total combination was a seriously savory seafood dish that was extremely filling and not like anything I've ever had before. I highly recommend getting this dish, but, be warned, it is EXTREMELY filling! After the ceviche and a passionfruit mojito (also delicious), I only had room for half of my entree. Another upside is that many of the staff can speak English. The only downside we had was a weird moment with the check. The receipt said "tip" in Spanish but then had a bolded "No tip included" at the bottom. We also tried paying with card because we didn't have any cash, and the first time around our waiter said the internet was down and he couldn't run the card through. We asked him to try again and it went through that second time. Also, this is a much pricier restaurant than other places in Tulum/Mexico with dishes mostly in the $20 range. Aside from that, I really recommend going to this place for the delicious food!

Pricing here is like at Tenadie's infamous place in Les Mis: "charge 'em for the lice, extra for…read morethe mice, 2% for looking in the mirror twice!" The food is already overpriced, even by Tulum tourist standards. Then adding the posted exchange rate, the cost unexpectedly increases 15%. And they charge an additional 5% for using a credit card. AND there is an automatic gratuity of 15% for any size party, which is insult added on injury for the painfully slow service. If you want outstanding Tulum seafood try EL CAMELLO JR on highway 307. That's where local fishermen sell their FRESH catch DAILY. El Camello is easy to find or reach by taxi, it gets a higher Yelp rating, and the service and prices are honest and friendly. Be aware that El Camello only accepts cash, a testament to its local authenticity and popularity. El Camello was recommended by our concierge when we asked for a seafood recommendation, and it was well worth the 10 min drive. You'll wait a lot longer than that for your food to be served at Simple. If you'd rather eat on the Tulum strip, then just a few yards down the road try Alma Tulum which has equally good food (including grilled seafood), an ocean view, great ambiance, and genuinely warm Mexican hospitality without abusive pricing for unsuspecting tourists.

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Simple - Super cute decor

Super cute decor

Simple - All that deliciousness

All that deliciousness

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The Real Coconut

The Real Coconut

4.5(127 reviews)
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Traveling around Quintana Roo area with friends who try to eat Paleo, gluten and grain free, no…read moresoy, no GMO, etc. etc. we were able to locate great places to eat with a little research. We came across this one from Yelp after visiting the Tulum Mayan temples. The menu looked fantastic and right up our alley! Located beach front Tulum within the Hotel Sanara Tulum, the ambiance immediately relaxed us and bathed us in tranquility with the peaceful sounds of the waves lapping the white sandy beach. We may consider staying at the hotel next trip! The barefoot hostess walked us across sand to the back porch dining area and sat us in a nice location with sweeping views of the Caribbean Sea. We started with cool smoothie refreshments and then ordered some of the most amazing cuisine we had yet tried this trip! Everything was absolutely delicious and plated meticulously. Although the price on lunch for five without cocktails ($5500 pesos) was much higher than we normally pay in Mexico, we felt it was worth the experience and serenity. Time and money well spent. Highly recommend whether the not you have the same dietary restrictions as our friends do! P.S. They have another restaurant in Malibu, CA that I intend to try in a couple of weeks! Menu prices look cheaper than Tulum!

Stopped here while on vacation and this place was surprisingly delicious! Everything was vegan…read morewhich was perfect for and the cookie was super chocolatey (too much for me) but still good. I loved my burger and my friend wasn't too excited about his nachos so only ate certain parts. He loved his milkshake though and even went back to get another one the next day. Overall, we'd definitely be back. The prices weee a bit expensive too but it is in the hotel zone and to be expected I suppose.

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The Real Coconut - Macho Pancakes were delicious but the service was VERY slow. :(

Macho Pancakes were delicious but the service was VERY slow. :(

The Real Coconut - Sopa de Lima

Sopa de Lima

The Real Coconut - Broccoli and Avocado salad with shrimp

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Broccoli and Avocado salad with shrimp

Taboo Tulum - mediterranean - Updated October 2026

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